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Harland ProtectUPS® - benefits to customers and market sectors
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The fragility of the UK’s ageing power generation network is widely recognised. Yet despite the very real risk of power outages, a huge proportion of the critical UK infrastructure is still 100% reliant on the mains supply – leaving businesses and consumers extremely vulnerable should major outages occur. From traffic lights to railway crossings and utilities providers, in todays joined up and Internet enabled society, every aspect of the infrastructure is reliant upon clean, reliable power supply. The Harland ProtectUPS® is a range of rugged power protection systems that safeguard against any mains power failure, particularly those that are subject
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Innova Solutions are delighted to announce the launch of both AlumiGraphics and G-Floor Graphics. These innovative products are simple to use and take the complexity out of installing floor and wall graphics. Both products are in high demand, the ground breaking technology used solve a number of problems in
pure PVC product, which can be reverse printed using; flatbed, hybrid or roll-to-roll printers with both UV and solvent inks. It gives you an impeccable level of image protection and durability, while also boasting the thickest and widest wear layer in the industry.
AlumiGraphics is utilised for graphics that can appear as painted on floors or walls, both outdoor and indoors. Anything can be printed onto this media and it does not need laminating. Large graphics can be tiled together to form almost any size and shape. G-Floor Graphic is an extruded clear and flexible
Traditionally floor graphics fade, even with multiple laminating. G-Floor prints directly to the product, this creates a graphic floor as oppose to a floor graphic. The result is a product with greater durability, longevity and versatility that can withstand heavy footfall and vehicle traffic. www.innovasolutions.co.uk
Fully integrated Health & Safety software to manage individual employee’s safety
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Companies are required by law to gather data relating to the Health & Safety of all people coming into contact with that company. Why not use the data collected to proactively manage the health and safety of these people?
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Harland Simon works closely with its clients to ensure they get a high standard of customised UPS systems that meets their specifications for example; The Water Industry Mechanical and Electrical Specifications (WIMES 3.07), IACS-E10 for the marine industry, MILSTD and DEFSTAN for the defence markets and Network Rail PADS Approval.
the customisable graphics market. AlumiGraphics is a foil-based, wide format print media for digital printers. It is available in two finishes: GRIP and SMOOTH. Grip features a non-skid surface suitable for exterior walkways while smooth is designed for exterior walls.
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to harsh or unmanned environments. In the event of a power cut, the system switches seamlessly to backup batteries without interrupting the power, ensuring there is no disruption to normal service. On restoration of a company’s power, the system automatically switches back to mains power and begins to re-charge the batteries.
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Based in Hampshire, LEDsynergy electronic LED display and sign manufacturer has 35 years’ experience in the sector and has enabled the business to secure itself as a principle frontrunner in LED production and customisation. LEDsynergy has recently installed a large LED screen within the pedestrian
area at the entrance to Marlowes shopping mall in Hemel Hempstead as part of the £30million Evolution project. With its stylish and modern casing the screen makes a welcome addition to the area whilst keeping shoppers and pedestrians abreast of what is happening in the mall and also keeping them up to date on the promotions and offers within each individual store. Producing signs for many esteemed brands, LEDsynergy has created both indoor and outdoor masterpieces for a wide range of factions including financial tickers, highways & roads, factories, sports
arenas, retail outlets, advertising & promotional businesses and those working in offices and medical centres. “As an LED screen and display manufacturer we are able to offer a complete bespoke solution for your business,” explained Jeremy Harwood, Managing Director at LEDsynergy. “We communicate with our clients all the way through the process from concept to commissioning, offering you the most cost effective solution for your needs. T 01264 303030 sales@ledsynergy.co.uk www.ledsynergy.co.uk
Modular efficiency Handling and storage efficiency in manufacturing, assembly and service applications is said to be enhanced with carts and trolleys built using Trilogiq’s modular Graphit system, available in the UK from The Tube & Bracket Company.
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The Graphit system’s range of tubular components, brackets, wheels and accessories can be quickly assembled into permanent or temporary structures that can be adapted, reconfigured and rebuilt whenever required to maximise efficiency in evolving storage and handling applications. In doing so, they are designed to protect the initial investment and deliver low lifetime cost of ownership while offering greater flexibility and better cost-effectiveness than comparable devices made from welded steel or similar materials. Graphit carts and trolleys are
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user-owned database. Data like accident, incident, exposure, safety talk, recurrence, compliance and risk assessment data.
The HSE now recommends that airflow indicators should be fitted to all Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems. Inspection companies check that airflow indicators are fitted to all LEV extraction points as part of the Compulsory Thorough Examination and Test (TExT).
Add a unique and sophisticated workflow, action and document manager, plus a full reporting suite and you have an extremely sophisticated management tool. Consider the ability to analyse all this data as it relates to a particular individual with easy drilldown to view any related data, information, documents and so on, and you have pro-HSE.
But the problem has been that most airflow indicators are generic mechanical pressure gauges with a pre-set measurement range. Nothing wrong with them but fitting them successfully is complex and time consuming. LEV users have to physically check the gauges with no easy way to ensure that their environment is safe to work in.
The application also features full audit trails on all data and a thorough user access and management suite, all in a single, easy to use application running both on the desktop or via a web-based interface. Pro-HSE: a very different way to manage and utilise H&S data.
Monitair Ltd has overcome that issue by designing the Chevron, a highly visible electronic airflow indicator which instantly shows if the LEV is working efficiently. East to spot, with a continuous moving display, the Chevron alerts at a glance whether there is a problem with duct airflow, be it a broken fan or blockage of some kind.
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Editor’s Comments
Industry UK
40 Years of Excellence......................................................................................................2
Hello & welcome to Issue 613 of Best Practice UK…
Commitment to Excellence...........................................................................................3
As with every edition, the team at Best Practice UK has been working extremely hard to bring you an issue that is full of innovative and exhilarating companies, and we believe that this could be the best issue yet!
Industrial News....................................................................................................................4 Industrial News....................................................................................................................5
We have searched the length and breadth of the UK to bring you some of the most ground-breaking innovations and this month we are overjoyed to be highlighting the activities of Matse and Shell-Clad.
Industrial News...................................................................................................................6 Health & Safety News......................................................................................................7
Firstly, we would like to focus on the accomplishments of ALS Environmental. Due to their prominence in the industry; we have awarded them with the impressive ‘Laboratory Excellence’ Award feature. To find out more, turn to pages 8 & 9.
Laboratory Excellence................................................................................................. 8-9 Laboratory News............................................................................................................. 10 Laboratory Practice........................................................................................................ 11 Industrial News................................................................................................................ 12 Industrial News................................................................................................................ 13 Industrial News...................................................................................................................... 14 Industrial Classifieds........................................................................................................... 15 Industrial Excellence...................................................................................................... 16
And secondly, we are featuring Fibrelite with a selected feature as we have awarded them our prestigious Commitment to Excellence Award. For more information look no further than Page 3. I hope you enjoy reading this issue of Best Practice UK as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you. Happy reading and we hope to see you for the next edition!
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40 Years of Excellence
Over 40 Years of Pump Design and Manufacture strategically designed Hydra-Cell pumps can effectively handle a wide range of liquids with great ease and success. Such a vast choice of head materials means clients can actively utilise corrosive and aggressive chemicals, solvents, acids and alkalis, hydrocarbons, natural gas liquids, polymers, aqueous ammonia, resins, slurries and wettable powders in their working environments with an unparalleled effortlessness.
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It was over four decades ago when the Wanner story first began. Fast forward to present day and the highly successful family owned company operates from two sites (a base in Minneapolis in the US and a facility in Hampshire in UK), and is an established firm supported by a vast network of international partners and distributors. Wanner is best known for being the home to the world’s principal range of sealless multiple-diaphragm pumps, more commonly recognised by the name of Hydra-Cell®. Suitable for both low and high pressure applications, the products can be used extensively for metering and dosing, liquid transfer, pressure injection, pumping slurries & abrasives, spraying and spray drying. “Although we have refined and tweaked the pumps over the years, we have kept the original designs of the pumps virtually the same,” commented Marketing & Technical Support Manager Nick Herrington. “We have worked hard to expand the range in order to suit the different markets we serve, looking into the various applications the pumps can be used for and occasionally adjusting them in order to fulfil customers’ precise needs.” Because of their robust build, the
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pumps can be utilised in operations where high pressure machine tool coolant delivery is necessary, and won’t be harmed where the metal entrains with the coolant.
an efficient way whilst looking into the possibility of broadening our line with new products and designs. We will also be promoting our products and services at various industry-specific trade shows.”
“As a company we are always changing and experiencing natural growth and expansion,” Nick concluded. “We will continue to manufacture the pumps in
Contact T 01252 816847 sales@wannerint.com www.hydra-cell.eu
These heavy-duty pumps have proven useful in many different industries, including the biodiesel, ceramic, chemical & petrochemical, pharmaceutical, environmental control, food & beverage, industrial cleaning, power generation and marine sectors. The multiple advantages of this sophisticated and seamless technology have also been highly valued in mining & quarrying, oil & gas, paint, ink, paper, polyurethane foam production, reverse osmosis, steam generation, water & waste treatment, vehicle washing and steel manufacturing. The rugged and durable CE marked pumps are compact in size and efficient in their pumping abilities, regardless of individual usage. Completely compliant, the intelligent items meet the requirements of API 674 and the metering performance demands of API 675 in terms of repeatability, linearity and steady state accuracy, whilst options with ATEX Cat 2 Zone 1 & Cat 3 Zone 2 agreement are available for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Hydra-Cell pumps have the upper hand on their gear, screw, piston or centrifugal type counterparts because they have no dynamic seals which wear and leak, meaning they can more successfully handle abrasive liquids and particulate matter. To exemplify, the Hydra-Cell
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Custom fabrications for the process industries Best Practice UK is extremely proud to present its highly prestigious and richly deserved Commitment to Excellence profile to BHP Plastics. With almost 40 years of experience, BHP Plastics specialise in the high quality custom fabrication of process industry vessels and associated components from GRP and composite plastic materials. Their quality range of tanks, scrubbers, filters, silos, vessels, piping and ducting, are all
competitively priced and guaranteed to meet your requirements. BHP Plastics is a subsidiary of ERG (Air Pollution Control) Ltd, the leading supplier of air pollution control, industrial gas cleaning and odour control systems to the water treatment and other process industries. Combining years of expertise from both companies, BHP Plastics provides service
industry sectors. Our speciality resources enable us to produce high quality products for any application and have recently supplied speciality systems for a large company in Russia using CPVC.
and quality that are second to none. Using glass reinforced plastics as well as specialist materials for resistance to harsh chemical or physical environments; the company can fabricate innovative systems. Unlike many of their competitors who do not provide a design service BHP has access to ERG’s unrivalled design expertise from experienced and highly qualified engineers. BHP can therefore supply bespoke systems that are specific to the clients’ design specifications. “If customers are ever unsure of what it is they are looking for, we strive to help them find the perfect solution and can advise them on the most appropriate technology for their application, giving them a broader range of capabilities and helping them meet regulatory requirements at optimum efficiency,” commented Trevor Pratt, Head of Group Marketing at ERG. “We have fabricated vessels and units for end customers globally across most process
“Over the past few years BHP Plastics has witnessed substantial growth, expansion and investment. Last year our turnover grew by 20% and we aim to continue this next year. We have invested in machinery and facilities and extended our capabilities in industrial vessel manufacture to enhance our product offering and provide the highest quality service to our customers. We are open for 3rd party business and encourage clients who are looking for high quality systems to get in touch and see what we can offer.” For more information contact BHP Plastics on 01403 790825 email info@bhpplastics.co.uk or visit the website at www.bhp-plastics.co.uk. www.ergapc.co.uk
Leading designer and manufacturer of electrical Slip Ring Systems all aspects of the business through continuous change and improvement.”
Best Practice UK is extremely proud to present its highly prestigious and industry acclaimed Commitment to Excellence profile to BGB Innovation. BGB Innovation specialises in the design and manufacture of electrical and electronic slip ring assemblies and associated components such as Fibre Optic Rotary Joints, underwater lighting and monitoring systems as well as producing its own tooling and prototypes, following the process through to production. Established in 1976, the company has
established itself as a key player in the global exports market working across countries including Australia, Chile, China, Denmark, India, Korea, Mexico and the Netherlands. The export side of the business accounts for more than 90 per cent of BGB’s turnover. “BGB prides itself on a culture of innovation,” commented James Tupper, Marketing Manager at BGB Innovation. “We are innovative in the design process to ensure that product technology is enhanced for modern day applications. Our aim is to improve
induction or fibre optics. As members of British Water, British Marine Federation and British Wind Energy Association, BGB already have a great reputation in many of the markets they currently trade in. Future strategies and aims are to replicate this in other new industries such as Oil & Gas, military and medical.
Under the umbrella of BGB Innovation, the company is divided into three industry brands – BGB Engineering, BGB Marine & BGB Telemetry. With its largest sector being the energy market, the company also works with Wind turbine control and power transfer, Water and sewage treatment, Rotary doors, Packaging machines, Leisure rides, Cable reeling, Stand-by power generation, Fish farming (Aquaculture), Contactless rotary applications and Motor Boats (Submersible Inductive Lighting).
Contact T +44 (0) 1476 576280 mail@bgbinnovation.com www.bgbinnovation.com
In order to stay ahead of competitors, BGB have to keep up to date with the latest technology, whether it be through the latest manufacturing techniques and machinery or through the design of cutting edge products using the latest technology such as
Leading the Way the world’s first Glass Fibre Reinforced (GRP)/ Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) composite manhole cover for the retail petroleum industry. Since then they have earned an unblemished reputation for their engineering excellence, design precision and superior aftersales support in relation to equipment incorporating exceptional composite technology. Fibrelite’s products – strong but light manhole covers and modular trench covers – are maintenance-free, resilient and are utilised by specifiers, architects and engineers across the globe. The high-performance, lightweight and safe-to-lift systems have been installed in water treatment facilities, power stations, pharmaceutical plants, hospitals, university campuses, shopping centres and housing developments (to name just a few applications) in over 80 different countries. Here at Best Practice we are pleased to announce that the Fibrelite team have been awarded our highly prestigious Commitment to Excellence profile. In 1980 the Fibrelite team designed
One of Fibrelite’s newest developments is its composite trench access covers specifically designed to replace traditional heavy concrete infill covers. David Holes, Technical Director, explained more: “One of the first
beneficiaries of this new range was a sewage treatment plant run by a major British water company,” he detailed. “For this project, Fibrelite designed bespoke trench covers which could be installed directly into the existing frame to replace the original heavy concreteinfilled cover.
released a new line of lightweight F900 trench covers suitable for a number of applications. The composite access covers can be used seamlessly at dockyards, airports, power plants, ports, industrial facilities and HGV loading areas courtesy of their easy lift, skid resistant and load carrying properties.
“This was achieved by producing a “stepped” cover to fit the frame while maintaining the depth of cover required to meet the essential D400 load. This innovative design approach meant that there was no need to break out and replace the frame which reduced overall installation costs and allowed for a quicker and more convenient retro-fit.”
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These pioneering new FRP composite covers are now considered preferential to traditional methods (metal and concrete alternatives) and are becoming increasing popular across multiple industry sectors. In order to keep up with the amplified demand, Fibrelite operate from three facilities; its head office in North Yorkshire and its two manufacturing plants (in North Carolina and Malaysia). The Fibrelite team have recently
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Safer lifting, efficient solutions
Manufacturing and supplying award winning hooks since 2009, NautilusRigging sets a new standard in global workplace safety, revolutionising the lifting industry and heralding the next generation of hooks. The innovative range of NautilusHooks™, including selflocking and patented safety hooks, is designed to put the safety of the operator first whilst maintaining efficiency. With safety at the heart of the Nautilus ethos, each hook is designed with features which eliminate the risk of potentially serious pinch and trap hand injuries. Such injuries are a
common hazard associated with the use of traditional “latch lock” hooks. The Nautilus design eradicates this hazard with its self-locking system and external handle. Having been recognised by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers who awarded Nautilus Hooks the prestigious ASME Best Mechanical Engineering Award of 2010, the hooks offer a cost efficient solution for businesses to align their best lifting practices with their corporate safety policy, reducing down time and improving workplace safety. The company has recently launched the new NautilusROV Hooks,
a patented, ‘positive locking’ design, focused on safe, secure, subsea lifting. An industry first, the new product uses patented Nautilus technology to provide a Subsea/ROV hook with a “positive locking function”. This ensures the load remains secure until released by the ROV. NautilusRigging is the leading innovator of advanced lifting equipment, specifically designed to meet industry needs. All hooks are manufactured to EU standard BS/EN 1677-1+A1/2008 and comply with DNV Type Approved under regulation 2.22 lifting appliances 2008. For more information contact NautilusRigging using one of the sources below. T +44 1224 772323 info@nautilusrigging.com www.nautilusrigging.com
Leading supplier of high quality valves and components GA Valves formed in 1990 is a leading supplier of high quality valves and components as listed below which are internationally recognised as industry standards. We offer a comprehensive range of Dorot automatic control valves for water and waste water applications. We also manufacture and distribute HiVent air release and vacuum valves and a wide selection of spare parts following the purchase of intellectual property rights from Blakeborough – another highly respected name which closed in 1989. GA Valves also offers its comprehensive gate valve range from 50mm to 1,400mm, we can also offer spur or bevel gearbox operation and By-pass function ex-
stock, along with Check valves, Free Acting (Recoil Type) Check Valves, WRAS approved potable water Air valves, sewage Air valves, butterfly Valves, Valve Marker Systems and miscellaneous valve packages where we can soured outside the range from other manufacture for the water industry, power generation and general industrial markets. With the comprehensive range of
Complete new range for accessible transport
New products and services and a new look marked Unwin Safety Systems’ first appearance at the CV Show. A new stand and catalogue showcased Unwin’s complete range of safe and reliable products for wheelchair accessible vehicles, including: ■■ Unwin’s wheelchair tie-down and occupant restraint systems ■■ Innotrax flooring ■■ Seat fixtures, such as the first handoperated lockable HAL ■■ Revar doors ■■ FEAL ramps ■■ BraunAbility wheelchair lifts ■■ A new 24/7 breakdown-repairs service
for BraunAbility lifts (freephone 0800 054 2045) Chris Hellier, Unwin’s Managing Director, says, “Unwin Safety Systems supplies everything needed by commercial vehicle convertors, from small WAV convertors to minibus and coach-builders. We enjoyed exhibiting at the CV Show for the first time this year and we did some good business. We’ll be there again next year.” Unwin is proud to work with major manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz and Vauxhall, with numerous smaller companies, some of whom have bought Unwin products for more than 30 years, and with local authorities and charities. Somerset-based Unwin is now part of the same corporate group as Sweden’s Autoadapt and the US-based BraunAbility and Bruno Independent Living Aids. So this year’s CV Show also featured a newly-tweaked Unwin logo, reflecting a new era of worldwide safe mobility solutions. T +44 (0)1935 827740 sales@unwin-safety.co.uk www.unwinsafety.com
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Licence Bureau: Driver licence checking service hassle and risk associated with checking whether your drivers are safe and legally compliant to operate vehicles at work so: ■■ Reducing your business risk ■■ Saving time and resource ■■ Gaining peace of mind while keeping control of your compliance In 2003 Licence Bureau™ was the FIRST COMPANY to offer a business to business driver licence checking service. Licence Bureau still leads the way with our next generation Compliance Managed Service (CMS) which won the Fleet World 2015 ‘Innovation in Risk Management’ award.
a company’s fleet of drivers, highlighting any potential risks or non-compliance issues and allows users to automate resolutions from incidents, providing them with an audit trail. For example new drivers added to the system can be sent an automatic risk assessment and relevant targeted e-learning.
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CMS is designed to minimise the
As an authorised DVLA licence validation organisation, we are also able to obtain information from DVANI. We therefore deliver licence checks against current agency records across both of the UK’s licence agencies quickly and accurately. Contact T 01442 430980 sales@licencebureau.co.uk www.licencebureau.co.uk
New surface gets to grips with slips on external steps Thermapply, a unique non-slip surface application specifically designed to eliminate slips, trips and falls at outdoor public and commercial spaces is now available. The product, which is manufactured in the UK by Thermedia, has been developed in response to the general state of concrete, tarmac and chequer-plate surfaces and directly addresses these slip issues. Thermedia believe more can be done to protect people from these types of accidents and Thermapply, a patented, thermoplastic surface will revolutionise the safety of stadia, commercial and public outdoor areas.
next decade. As well as this, the material is quick and easy to install, immediately useable and remains low maintenance throughout its lifetime. Thermapply can be used in outdoor arenas, sports and leisure facilities, theme parks; in fact any other outdoor public space where there is a risk to the public of a slip, trip or fall Contact www.thermedia.co.uk
It has been developed specifically for stairs and walkways in high traffic areas and offers a tailored, ‘full-step’ anti-slip solution which has been SATRA certificated to withstand one million footfalls. In addition, Thermapply is backed by a 10-year manufacturer’s guarantee and conforms to BS EN1824. Thermapply’s unique composition is thermoformed in-situ, cooling to a solid, non-porous state that will retain its nonslip properties. This is because the infused aggregate runs throughout the depth of the thermoplastic material, ensuring that it remains non-slip and maintains both its looks and safety properties for at least the Radically reduce leakage & pipeline fatigue Benefits of controlling water pressure surges: • Reduces the risk of pipeline damage and bursts • Lowers the risk of negative pressure & contamination • Ensures compliance with DWI regulations.
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JEI - Providing Solutions to Industry JEI have established a reputation as the UK industry leaders in hole making technology. Driven by their comprehensive range of portable magnetic drilling solutions which are designed to cover every conceivable type of hole cutting in steel application. The MagBeast range of portable magnetic drilling solutions begins with the compact, flagship, MiniBeast. MagBeast drilling machines boast a diverse range including, tapping, swivel base, up to 200mm core drilling plus pneumatic drilling. All machines are backed by a full range of accessories which enhance usage and add versatility. To compliment the magnetic drilling machine range, JEI have developed an original series of Turbo annular broaching cutters, these include Turbo Steel (M2), the ever popular Turbo Tough (TCT), Turbo Rail (specifically created for rail drilling) and the original series of Tubro
Endurance Plus. The Endurance range of cutters have been designed to cut the world’s toughest steel materials, including hard wearing plates such as Hardox and Weldox, used in the heavy construction and Mining Industry. There is also a specialist cutter design service, where JEI will tailor make a cutter for more challenging drilling applications.
Fully supporting diverse and demanding industry sectors, JEI Solutions back up their programme of equipment with a dedicated and experienced demonstration team. The JEI team, whether in-house or on site, work closely with their distribution partners throughout the U.K.
JEI have also turned their expertise to plate and pipe bevelling solutions, with the launch of the SteelBeast® brand of metal fabrication solutions, including the BM-16 radius beveller. Other products in the SteelBeast programme include the BM-21 plate and pipe beveller, the HP-110 portable punching unit and the proven and reliable range of Rotostar welding positioners.
Skyguard showcasing new personal safety device at Health and Safety North Exhibition
Skyguard – Europe’s premier personal safety service, are exhibiting at this year’s Health and Safety North event, held at the Bolton Arena. Taking place from 7-8th October 2015, the event will showcase Skyguard’s new and improved MySOS device, along with their range of award-
winning personal safety solutions. The MySOS, which was already the smallest and lightest device in Europe, has now been made even smaller in this latest version, yet contains more functionality. Amongst other new features, the device now discreetly vibrates to confirm an alarm initiation, and has an extended battery life of up to 50 hours.
the new and improved MySOS to visitors of Health and Safety North.” For a demonstration of the new MySOS and Skyguard’s range of personal safety solutions visit stand number F8, throughout the two day event.
Skyguard’s Marketing Director, Will Murray said: “With its advanced functionality and smaller design, we are delighted to be demonstrating
For more information on Skyguard’s products please call: 0845 0360 999, or visit: www.skyguard.co.uk
Full details can be found at the dedicated SteelBeast website www.steelbeast.co.uk
Linkham Scientific Instruments
Linkam Scientific is a UK manufacturer of scientific instruments that help you to characterize materials from polymers to living tissue, from high temperature to Cryo. Our instruments are used for research by the world’s most advanced scientific organisations and companies. Each of our instruments are
designed and manufactured in house by our team of highly experienced electrical, software and mechanical design engineers. Many of our standardized sample characterization systems started out as an idea brought to us by a scientist either dissatisfied with what was available, or looking to create something completely new. We work very closely with the scientist, creating sketches, designs and prototypes which are continually refined until the scientist is satisfied.
We have also worked with OEMs to design solutions for their analytical instrumentation. From AFM to Cryo TEM we have collaborated with the largest and most sophisticated technology companies in the world.
What makes us unique, is that we know very quickly whether an idea will work and can, in a relatively short time, provide affordable working prototypes all designed and built in house at our state of the art facilities in UK or The Netherlands.
That describes Linkam in a nutshell, but there’s so much more to us than that. Visit our website to find out more about us and how to contact our partners in your area.
At Linkam we are passionate about design and manufacture of stages, electronics and software that can be used with microscopes, spectrometers and diffractometers to enable scientists to analyse and characterize samples.
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Blackpool Benefits from New Electric Vehicle Bradshaw Electric Vehicles has recently supplied Blackpool Council with an electric pedestrian controlled vehicle to help maintain street cleansing standards and service the litter bins within the Town Centre and Tourism Areas. The pedestrian controlled vehicle will assist with the day-to-day work that is carried out to keep the town safe, including servicing duties, cleaning and rubbish collection. The vehicle replaces an older model that Blackpool Council previously had for a number of years and compliments the fleet of 5 Bradshaw supplied vehicles. Not only does the electric vehicle have a huge saving to the environment but it also allows easy access to areas more difficult to get to, and reduces the requirement of refuse collection vehicles and associated driving licenses for employees. The pedestrian controlled PFB1500, with a payload of 1,500kg and a tow load of 2,000kg, has a steel mesh cage body with half drop down hinged sides, double rear doors and removable aluminium floor tray. Various options and chassis lengths are available. Blackpool Council deliver around 150 services to approximately 142,000 Blackpool residents every single day and continue to work towards some big projects that will improve Blackpool. T 01780 782621 www.bradshawelectricvehicles.co.uk
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Health & Safety News
How to evacuate a multi-storey building When it comes to evacuating multistorey buildings, all companies and organisations open to the public need to be prepared for any eventuality to get everyone out safely. With this in mind, extra precautions need to be taken into account to accommodate wheelchair users and the mobility impaired ensuring the risk level when evacuating is reduced.
buildings set themselves apart from others that have a single stair case, due to the time it takes to get down multiple sets of stairs. Evacuation chairs have proved to be the most efficient and user friendly, enabling the operator and passenger to safely exit the building. Due to more than one person maybe needing assistance other types of
evacuation product may be required such as slide sheets, rescue mats, evacuation chairs or stretchers. All evacuation aids need to be located in a designated refuge point which is specified in the buildings fire strategy. Each fire exit has to accommodate the able bodied and mobility impaired therefore all equipment has to be readily available and accessible in the refuge point.
In order to comply, the responsible person should obtain professional advice to establish exactly what is required of them. This will involve evaluating each floor in order to determine the quantity of each piece of evacuation equipment and the suitability, with sufficient equipment on each floor to stop people having to re-enter the building to help others.
The key to ensuring you are prepared for any eventuality is to plan regular fire drills, which as a general rule should take place twice a year. An emergency evacuation can happen at any time without warning, so the practice of these fire drills can save time and lives in an emergency. For more information please ring 0121 706 6744
Evacuation procedures should be set in place along with designated trained staff that will assist those in need during the evacuation process. Those employees must undergo practical training in the use and operation of any evacuation equipment that may need to be used. It is the employers or service providers responsibility to evacuate all people from a building in an emergency, as it is no longer the responsibility of the fire service to facilitate the evacuation of nondomestic premises, which is outlined in the Regulatory Form Order for Fire Safety 2005. It is therefore illegal to plan a fire evacuation that relies solely upon the fire service being involved. Employers who neglect proper evacuation measures for all employees, visitors or the mobility impaired can be found guilty of failing to provide a duty of care and charged with corporate manslaughter in work place cases. Pre-planning is therefore essential, ensuring the needs of all employees, visitors or the mobility impaired are identified and a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan, known as a ‘PEEP’ or a ‘GEEP’, (General Emergency Evacuation Plan) is devised by the relevant person responsible to comply with the Fire Safety Order. The PEEP is tailor-made to secure the safety of the named individuals in the event of a building evacuation. It will explain the method pf evacuation detailing the escape routes and identify those persons who will assist carrying out the evacuation and training or practice needs. It will also detail the refuge areas (which is where the mobility impaired can wait for assistance). The plan should be tested and used during regular drills, to ensure all staff involved are aware of the procedures and receive a copy of the relevant PEEP. When planning for an emergency in a public access building where mobility impaired or disabled people have total access, a PEEP would not be sufficient. The responsible person would need to devise a GEEP, to accommodate the needs of everyone. The time required to evacuate a small building that is not a high rise, wouldn’t normally be an issue due to passive fire protection. Therefore high rise buildings can present a number of challenges, the most obvious one being the potential distance needed to take to travel down the stairs to exit the building. These kinds of
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Laboratory Excellence
Right Solutions, Right Partner utilise the MALDI-ToF approach to provide instant confirmed counts of these bacteria with a full speciation if required. ALS Environmental’s Coventry laboratory is the Centre of Excellence for Waste (Water and Soils) and Microbiology. The Drinking Water laboratory in Wakefield helps monitor the drinking water for over 5 million UK homes across the British Isles.
bacteria and fungi species from a range of genus. In addition the technology allows ALS to continually expand its own databases by purchasing reference cultures, adding to the instrument library; if the protein structure is unique then they are able to analyse for this at a species level. ALS Environmental can help organisations working in the water treatment sector that have a host of environmental and public health requirements that they are obliged to maintain to ensure a safe working environment.
Best Practice UK is extremely proud to present its Laboratory Excellence Company of Choice Award Profile to ALS Environmental. As one of the UK’s leading providers of analytical services, ALS Environmental provide environmental testing services across the contaminated land, drinking water, waste water, air monitoring and waste management industries. Designed to help meet your environmental regulatory requirements, the company offers customers’ accurate, legally defensible, analytical data, providing an extensive range of UKAS, MCERTS and DWTS accredited analytical services. As part of ALS Global, the world’s largest and most diversified analytical testing service providers, the Environmental
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business was set up in 1989 as part of Severn Trent Laboratories and in 2013 ALS Group Purchased the business and all sites. The ALS Group was formed in 1863 and is one of Australia’s oldest companies, originally Campbell’s Soap Brothers. “By working with our customers for over twenty years we have been able develop a range of analytical services that meet your specific needs, including standard industry, regulatory and bespoke analytical suites,” commented Sales and Marketing Manager, Nick Barsby. “We are able to respond in a timely and efficient manner to your analytical and sampling requirements, via our network of laboratories and service centres across the UK and Ireland. This network also means we are able to provide customers with additional capacity and
The risk of contaminated water in nosocomial situations is of added importance due to the high number of immunocompromised patients that rely on water from these facilities. There has been a high focus on the risks associated with Legionella, such as Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 04-01 or HSG220 for use in Care Homes, but Legionella is not the only health risk potentially living in your water supply.
the reassurance of back-up laboratory systems. ALS Environmental were the first UK laboratory to UKAS and DWTS accredit the MALDIToF Conformation technique which provides instant and informative confirmation data for Microbiology clients. They are equipped with one of the world leading databases on Legionella and other water borne pathogens including Pseudomonas, Coliforms and E-coli.
The ESKAPE pathogens are all of greater concern due to their antibiotic resistant nature and due to the high risk of infection from contaminated water. To help manage the risk of these bacteria ALS Environmental
The ground breaking identification of the MALDIToF technology, allows the company to remove the need for presumptive data for Legionella and all other bacteriological analysis, with all data reported as Colony Forming Units (CFU). The instrument is currently able to detect over 10,000 different
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To further support your environmental monitoring requirements, ALS Environmental also offers in-field sampling and monitoring, direct data transfer, sample scheduling, automation of registering and a host of other support services. “ALS has 7 core values: Honesty & Integrity; Exceeding Expectations; Belief in our ability; Hard work and continuous improvement; Doing it better; celebrating success and Safety as a priority. We strive to abide by these values, offering our customers products and services which are second to none,” concluded Nick. “Since ALS Purchased the Environmental business from Severn Trent labs in 2013 we have undergone major investment in our equipment and infrastructure. ALS Group operates by acquisition and we have several potential targets across Europe for the next financial year.” ALS Environmental attends many trade shows throughout the year including Water Management Society, Healthcare Estates, Borehole Users Conference and AGS. They have also recently launched their own new exhibition stand at Geotechnica, the UKs largest Geo-environmental exhibition. T 02476 42 12 13 info.ukenviro@alsglobal.com www.alsenvironmental.co.uk
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The Global leader in Environmental Analytical services and breadth of the British Isles. The depth of technical and management expertise at ALS provides the basis for laboratories to deliver a consistently high level of service. Commitment to good science and personal service is backed by a sound quality program. Each laboratory within the ALS network maintains accreditations to satisfy target market demands. When working with ALS, clients can expect: ALS Environmental are the Global leader in Environmental analytical services with over 400 locations across the Earth. With 3 laboratories in the UK (Chester, Coventry & Wakefield), a new laboratory opening in Otterbourne in 2016 and a service centre in Dublin we are your perfect
partner for Air, Soil, Water and Waste analysis. Our Drinking Water “centre of excellence” in Wakefield provide analysis of drinking water to over 5 million homes across the UK, with our Waste laboratory in Coventry supporting major monitoring and infrastructure projects the length
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ALS’ reputation as a leader in environmental chemistry and microbiology is based on the commitment to keep laboratories at the cutting edge of analytical technology, while focusing on a “best value” business practice of employees to increase value of services rendered. Contact info.ukenviro@ALSGlobal.com www.ALSGlobal.com
Labnet’s Hotplate Stirrer Life Science equipment provider, Labnet International has announced the launch of its latest addition to its constant temperature equipment line with the release of a new Analogue Hotplate Stirrer. The full range of products offers heat, stir, and a heat/stir combination model, making them ideal for the Science and Education or Research markets. The 7” x 7” ceramic coated hotplate has a maximum hot temperature surface rating of 380°C with stirring speeds that can be precisely controlled between 100-1,500rpm at maximum capacity of 5L. A large control panel includes two easily visible lamps, which indicate when the heating and stirring functions are activated as well as a third lamp to indicate when the unit is powered on. Safety features include an on/off switch conveniently located on the side of the unit, as well as an angled
control panel, which extends away from the hot surface. Hotplate stirrers are popular for both biology and chemistry applications, and can be purchased separately as hotplate, magnetic stirrer, or combined hotplate stirrer. Peter Will, Labnet Product Manager T +1 732 417 0700 labnetinfo@corning.com www.labnetinternational.com
Recognizing risks and reducing exposure to Cytotoxic Drugs
Occupational exposure to cytotoxics is a serious issue within the pharmaceutical and compounding industry and is likely to occur when control measures are limited. The types of activities which put operators, pharmacists and laboratory staff at most risk are drug preparation and cleaning up residues and spills. One of the key challenges posed by cytotoxics is that as well as being difficult to remove from surfaces and equipment they can continue to present a risk directly as waste. It is therefore essential that the right procedures and products are implemented to ensure contamination is kept to an absolute minimum.
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The elimination of cytotoxic drugs on surfaces, often caused by spillages, should be a major priority for the industry. One definite way to achieve this is through the controlled use of Ecolab Contamination Control products which have been manufactured in a cleanroom environment, with a proven and tested capability in their safe removal and destruction. Other measures as part of a robust operational best practice procedure to minimise exposure include the safe handling, storage and transport of cytotoxic drugs and waste material containing or contaminated by them, along with effective disposal. These are in addition to using totally enclosed systems where practical, controlling exposure at source by using adequate extraction systems and providing staff with the necessary protective equipment. www.ecolab.com
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World’s Strongest Man Veteran New Gripped Duo increases a versatile range Can’t Break Innova’s Bond Adding extra dimensions to a incorporated into the modified complementary PP overcaps SignFix OP110G, a grey foamed acrylic tape with a paper liner. The firmer acrylic core yields incredible peel strength and superior holding power, as proven by the competitors. The NovaBond range was created to withstand extreme temperature, water, most solvents and chemicals.
Innova Solutions challenged competing strongmen to pull apart two steel plates that had been fixed together using one of their premium NovaBond products. Despite offering a cash prize of £500, some of the competitors took on the challenge, but then a lot backed out, even though they’d just pulled a Kubota M9960 tractor that weighed over 2500kg! This event took place at, The Trawden Show, a prestigious Lancashire agriculture show where Innova Solutions sponsored the show’s first ever strongman competition. The daunting challenge consisted of two steel plates that had been sealed together using NovaBond
Glenn Dunleavey, Managing Director of Innova Solutions said; “The competition was a great success! We were confident the competitors wouldn’t be able to come close to breaking the bond, even someone of Mark Felix’s calibre. We pride ourselves on the quality of our products, which is essential for our client’s needs, and we’re willing to test them against anything or anyone.” Contact www.innovasolutions.co.uk
European Crop Protection Association (ECPA) ten years ago set up the Safe and Sustainable Use Initiative, or SUI for short. From humble beginnings this initiative has received widespread traction and uptake across Europe, of which we should all be rightly proud.
It’s extremely encouraging to witness how the issue of farmers’ occupational health and protection has become more and more important within the agricultural community. It was exactly to address this key issue of promoting the correct and safe use of crop protection products amongst all farmers – but particularly in hotter climates – that the
The new addition enables ease of use through the extra grip
Refereeing for the day was Mark Felix, a regular competitor at the World’s Strongest Man, and with a deadlift of 893lbs. He was also tempted with the cash prize incentive to take on Innova’s strongest glue.
Safe and sustainable use: how the Crop Protection industry protects more than just crops
Jean Charles Bocquet, Director General of ECPA
wide range, M&H Plastics, part of the RPC Group of companies, has introduced the new 150ml Gripped Duo bottle (HDPE/ PP:5A36).
The Mediterranean region produces a significant proportion of Europe’s favourite fresh fruits and vegetables, but it is also an area where climatic conditions pose specific challenges to farmers. Firstly, because the Mediterranean climate favours a proliferation of pests and diseases which farmers need to tackle with effective crop protection treatments to successfully protect their harvests. And secondly, because
design. The Duo range now has fourteen different standards that offer volumes from 125ml to 400ml bottles.
These are available with a range of dispensing options including spray and serum pumps with
(8130) and flip-top caps (8307 & 8346). Contact T +44 (0)1502 715518 F +44 (0)1502 717115 marketing@mhplastics.com www.mhplastics.com
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farmers working in such hot climates can often be tempted not to wear all the necessary protective gear needed to correctly handle crop protection products, as detailed by the label instructions. The project launched in the heart of the Mediterranean and one of Europe’s largest greenhouse production areas, in Almería, Spain. The SUI effectively raises awareness – and the adoption – of best practices through high-quality training materials for industry, trainers, advisors and farmers, including videos, best-practice manuals, instructional posters and TV and radio advertisements. Contact www.ecpa.eu
Primera introduces LX2000e Colour Label Printer Primera Technology, Inc., one of the world’s leading manufacturers of specialty printers, recently announced its new LX2000e Colour Label Printer. LX2000e is Primera’s fastest-ever desktop colour printer. It produces labels at speeds of up to 152mm (6”) per second – about 25% faster than Primera’s bestselling LX900e Colour Label Printer (for comparable print quality). Large, separate ink cartridges for cyan, magenta, yellow and black keep the cost per label low. Other features include pigment-based ink for stronger resistance to UV light, chemicals and water, built in ‘pizza-wheel’ cutter, colour display, viewing window to see label stock levels and wired Ethernet or USB 2.0 and wireless connection options.
water, chemicals and UV light. Print quality is superb. Add to that our wired Ethernet or USB 2.0 or wireless connection options, along with 210mm (8.25”) print width and you’ve got everything most companies would ever need. With LX2000e, there are only benefits and no compromises.” Typical applications include product labels for coffee, wine, water, bakery, confectionary, meat, cheese and hundreds of other specialty and gourmet foods. LX2000e is also ideal for private labelling, test marketing, pre-press proofing and retail labelling. Contact sales@primera.eu http://primeralabel.eu
“LX2000e represents an entirely new product class in desktop label printing,” said Mark D Strobel, Primera’s vice president of sales and marketing. “With large ink tanks we can offer an extremely competitive cost per label. We have pigment ink that has far more resistance to
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Industrial News Why CE Marking compliance is important for materials handling industry
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health and safety requirements of their projects. CE Marking for fabricated structural steel products has been mandatory since the deadline on the 1 July 2014. The mark demonstrates a product meets EU safety, health or environmental requirements.
Our extensive range of services from label printers and applicators to special bespoke labelling systems and RFID systems to inkjet coders. Barcode software and operating supplies such as labels, color ribbons or ink enhance the product range, along with our exceptional customer support services with suitable financing and customer training.
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Yorkshire-based solids handling and processing specialist Portasilo is urging specifiers and plant managers to make sure they check their steel components suppliers are CE compliant to ensure all purchases meet the performance,
Much has been written about the significance of this for many industry sectors, and almost one year on from the deadline for compliance there are still many manufacturers working towards this goal. It has been illegal since 1 July 2014 to sell any fabricated structural steelwork products within the
EU without CE marking. The implications for manufacturers and their customers can be severe, affecting their ability to trade and insurance policies respectively. Portasilo’s bespoke engineered products include silos, conveyors and dischargers which are built by skilled specialists at the company’s manufacturing facilities in York. The company is accredited to CE mark structural steel up to Execution Class 2 in accordance with BSEN 1090-1, following a comprehensive assessment of its processes and quality management systems. www.portasilo.com
Custom-Made Fibrelite Composite Trench Covers Prove Solution for New Nottingham Tramway Platforms
A key milestone in Nottingham’s transport infrastructure has been marked with the opening of the new £570million tram extension – and Fibrelite is delighted to have played its part: supplying bespoke, non-slip composite access covers and frames
for the electrical inspection chambers on station platforms. Designed to be a ‘fit-and-forget’ product, composite access covers are maintenance-free, lightweight, durable, corrosion-resistant and very strong as a matter of course. In fact Fibrelite’s trench and manhole covers offer the best strength to weight ratio in the industry, allowing for maximum load bearing and durability (tested to BS EN 124) and the Fibrelite extreme heavy duty F900 load-rated trench cover - launched last year - remains unique in the market place. #coveringtheworld Fibrelite have also been involved in supplying access covers for many other UK rail projects, including platform
upgrade work for Network Rail stations and fully-conductive covers for easy access to electrical junction boxes for another major infrastructure project. And with manufacturing plants located in the United Kingdom, United States and Malaysia, Fibrelite products are tried and trusted in over 80 countries around the world where they have been installed in facilities as diverse as Water Works; Power Stations; Pharmaceutical Plants; Hospitals; University Campuses; Shopping Centres and Housing Developments – not forgetting a London zoo and a water treatment system in Antarctica. To read more about these applications, please visit: www.fibrelite.com/i-case-studies
Top Safety Rating For Waste Managers National independent waste management company Cleansing Service Group (CSG) has been awarded accreditation from Safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety. Safecontractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises high standards in health and safety management amongst UK contractors. Safecontractor say that its accreditation will enhance the Fareham-based company’s ability to attract new contracts, and its commitment to safety will be viewed positively by its insurers when the company
liability policy is up for renewal. John Kinge, technical director of Safecontractor said, “Major organisations simply cannot afford to run the risk of employing contractors who are not able to prove that they have sound health and safety policies in place. “More companies need to understand the importance of adopting good risk management in the way that CSG has done. The firm’s high standard has set an example which hopefully will be followed by other companies within the sector.” Under the Safecontractor
scheme, businesses undergo a vetting process which examines health and safety procedures and their track record for safe practice. Those companies meeting the high standard are included on a database, which is accessible to registered users only via a website. Client organisations who sign up to the scheme can access the database, enabling them to vet potential contractors before they even set foot on site. These clients agree that, as users of the scheme, they will engage only those who have received accreditation.
signed up to use the scheme when selecting contractors for services such as building, cleaning, maintenance, refurbishment or electrical and mechanical work. T 0800 048 0622 www.csg.co.uk
More than 210 major, nationwide businesses from several key sectors, have
Why selecting the right coupling for your application is vital result in increased maintenance, more frequent downtime, higher operating costs and in severe cases, complete coupling failure and loss of production. It is essential that you get it right first time, basing your decision on what is best for your application.
Alan Dean of Renold Hi-Tec Couplings outlines key considerations for selecting the right coupling. Choosing the wrong coupling can
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Firstly, the coupling needs to be the correct size – not only in terms of drive power and speed of operation, but also for the shaft of the motor and driven equipment. An incorrectly sized coupling will cause problems and it is important to consider all of the forces the coupling will be exposed to during normal operation, including peak torques and shock loads.
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If the coupling is located somewhere which is not easily accessible, a low or zero maintenance coupling could be your best option. Most manufacturers will provide you with a coupling selection guide and at Renold, our engineers can help guide you through the process. Selecting the best coupling solution for your application will pay huge dividends in the long run, providing years of trouble free service. Contact T +44 (0)1422 255000 sales@hitec.renold.com www.renold.com
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The Chain Specialists wide range of chain products from state of the art manufacturing plants. Represented in all main industrial countries around the world, the company has subsidiaries in many European countries, the USA and Southern Africa. Monitored by a stringent quality control system and certified to ISO 9001, Pewag ensures the upmost quality in every product they produce.
Established in 1984, Brindley Chains Ltd was established as the sole UK importer and distributor for Pewag products, one of Europe’s largest and most advanced chain makers. Together, the two companies have formed a formidable partnership which is not only well known, but well respected throughout the industry. Since the eighteenth century, Pewag have been making chain in Austria producing a
Today, Brindley Chains can supply chain and chain related products for a wide variety of applications and industries. They are certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2008 quality standard and are active members of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA). The current product range includes: Chain slings in G8, G10 and G12 qualities, Stainless steel G63 chain slings and pump lifting chains, Lifting and lashing points, Plate lifting clamps, Lifting magnets, Chains for hot dip galvanizing plants, Mechanical
handling systems for conveying (both horizontally and vertically), Tyre protection and traction chains, Load lashing equipment in G8, G10 and G12 qualities, Hoist and hand chains for manual and electric chain hoists, Manual and electrically operated chain hoists, Lifting shackles, both Fed Spec and stainless steel varieties, Forestry chains and fittings, including traction chains, Custom chain identification tags, Snowchains for cars, 4x4’s & SUV’s and commercial vehicles and AutoSock. Many of the products are held at the warehouse in Warrington and can be supplied on a next day basis if required. For more information contact Brindley Chains using one of the sources below: Contact T 01925 825 555 enquiries@brindley-chains.co.uk www.brindleychains.co.uk
Thorite Powers Spray Painting at Karl Vella Vehicle Damage Repair Specialists on the compressor installation, plus a new aluminium pipework ring main.
The Karl Vella group’s latest Accident Repair Centre, at Deeside Industrial Park near Chester, houses advanced spray painting technology in the form of two spray booths – a normal static facility plus a state-of-the-art moving booth. Both the spray booths, plus all the compressed airpowered hand tools used by the Accident Repair Centre’s skilled workforce, rely on the performance of a new HPC compressor, recently installed by Thorite. Thorite is the UK’s biggest independent distributor of pneumatic products and process systems and was approached by Karl Vella to quote
Mike Sarsfield, Karl Vella’s Operations Director, took up the story and said: “This is the first time we’ve been involved with Thorite, but we’d heard good things about them within the industry and certainly weren’t disappointed in our choice. They proposed an HPC SK25T compressor package as being the ideal solution. It’s powerful and rugged but also highly energy-efficient, which is something we insist on when considering any capital purchase-and having had experience of other HPC compressors within the Group I was confident that it would be totally reliable. Thorite’s quote was competitive, backed by excellent service. Their engineers
took a lot of care installing the ring main out of sight behind wall panels and within the suspended ceiling void and we’ve had no problems whatsoever. We’re now benefitting from two fully operational spray booths, with the improved process times from the moving booth proving to be particularly popular with our customers”. Full details of the HPC model range and many other leading manufacturers of pneumatic equipment can be found on the Thorite website or by contacting any of Thorite’s regional network of 10 Sales and Service Centres located throughout Yorkshire, Lancashire, the West Midlands and North East. www.thorite.co.uk
Dialight’s Stand-Alone Wireless Occupancy Sensors Deliver Maximum Flexibility, Control & Efficiency for Smart LED Lighting Systems every light.
Cordless, Plug-and-Play Sensors Install in Any Location to Control Single Fixture or Lighting Group for Maximum Energy Savings Dialight, the innovative global leader in LED lighting technology for industrial applications, today unveiled its new wireless occupancy sensor, a unique battery-powered plug-and-play sensor that speeds and simplifies installation to provide maximum lighting control flexibility and energy savings in industrial applications. Designed to integrate seamlessly with any Dialight smart lighting system, the new wireless sensor can be placed virtually
anywhere within a facility, without the need to install or move cabling, for nearly unlimited lighting control options. A single sensor can be programmed to control multiple lights and groups of lights, eliminating the need to install a sensor on
Using Pyroelectric InfraRed (PIR) technology, each sensor can instantly switch a single light or a group of lights from off to on or from a dimmed state to on when motion is detected for full visibility and brightness only when needed, greatly reducing on-time and power consumption. Multiple sensors can be linked to a single Dialight gateway to manage several (or up to 100) nodes (sensors and lights) from a single wall controller. Contact http://uk.dialight.com/
Making the Impossible Into Reality… Developed from a seemingly impossible idea, BGB SILS has proven the underwater lighting industry wrong by manufacturing and patenting a powerful contactless underwater lighting system without having to penetrate any surfaces such as the hull of a yacht. The new BGB Submersible Inductive Lighting System (SILS) uses induction contactless technology to power the LEDs used within the exterior light. Electromagnetic induction is the near field wireless transmission of electrical energy between two coils that are tuned to resonate at the same frequency. The two coils may exist as a single piece of equipment or comprise two separate pieces of a singular unit. BGB SILS operates by having the primary unit (the housing for all the inverter
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electronics and communication control) on the inside of the marine vessel, lined up with the secondary unit (the luminaires and drive circuitry) on the exterior of the vessel. Both units are positioned in place by marine grade adhesives. The operator can tune into the surrounding SILS wifi zone (approx. 50m) with their tablet or mobile device and control the RGB-W coloured LEDs with a simple slide of a finger through a bespoke BGB App.
technological know-how has been the driving force behind patenting the inductive control technology. SILS will be available early 2016. Contact T +44 (0) 1476 576280 www.bgbsils.com
SILS does not require any drilling or penetration of the hull in any way (an obvious benefit of using induction systems in the marine industry). The lights can be easily retrofitted without fear of leaks or bad workmanship by an outside electrician and gives peace of mind that the vessel has not been weakened in any way with a hole. BGBs manufacturing expertise and
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Alpha Tanks was established by Eugene McGinnity and Fergal Cleary in 2004 and is located in Clones, County Monaghan, Ireland. We offer a full design and manufacturing service for a range of steel tanks, pressure vessels and bespoke fabrications. We also manufacture dished ends in carbon and stainless steels. At Alpha Tanks we have a tradition of forging strong and enduring relationships with customers who trust our skilled workmanship as well as the consistently high standards of service they receive.
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What do you want from a subcontractor? You, obviously, want your product, you want it to the required design, in the specified condition, on time and at the right price. The price is the easy bit - that will be agreed before any work starts, the rest of it is down to the subcontractor to get right. Laser Process have been at the forefront of the laser cutting industry for twenty-five years and over that period we have come to understand exactly what it is that our customers require. Our ISO9001 accreditation was obtained over fifteen years ago and, in the meantime, we have achieved ISO14001 and LinkUp (rail industry) accreditations. We have always been aware of, and often the first to adopt, new technology and we are shortly to take delivery of a new 5kw fibre laser from Trumpf. Over the years we have listened to our customers when they have asked for secondary operations and we have reacted by installing machinery such as pressbrakes, a machining centre and deburring equipment.
business and we have staff who are well trained and dedicated to serving the needs of our customers. Some of our staff have been with us since we started in 1990. The latest development here at Laser Process is that we have installed new manufacturing software. This software will enable us to be more accurate with our quotations, speed up the whole production process and present us with more information to enable us ensure that the business is running as it should. Laser Process is a well established laser cutting subcontractor and we are ready to receive your enquiries - why not call us now. If you would like a voucher giving you 5% off your first order please go to www.metallasercutters.com and download one now.
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Global Flexible Components Manufacturer
Marian, Inc. is a global provider of custom, die-cut, flexible component parts for the medical, electronics, and automotive industries. Providing innovative solutions for over 60 years the company has always been committed to providing customers with quality products and exceptional services at competitive prices. Through their 10 locations throughout North America, Asia and Europe, Marian provides a range of quality services including laser, rotary, waterjet, and flatbed die-cutting; prototyping; precision slitting; and packaging. The newest sales and manufacturing facility in the Marian network, Marian Europe opened on October 1st, 2014. The location has similar manufacturing capabilities as the other Marian locations including precision high speed rotary converting, flat bed die cutting, laser cutting, and tight tolerance slitting. Marian Europe enhances Marian´s global footprint and primarily serves the European customer base with customer specific solutions out of flexible materials.
As an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, Marian, Inc. utilises state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies with engineers working closely with customers to solve complex manufacturing and assembly problems. Whether you are looking for a solution to fix a design flaw or designing components for a new product, Marian can manufacture parts for a range of applications. Equipped with a diverse set of manufacturing techniques and long list of material offerings, the qualified team can design and fabricate components that bond substrates, prevent leaking, shield electromagnetic interference, manage heat, filter air, or cushion and reduce vibration. Marian Europe along with their 200,000-square-foot main production facility and headquarters in Indianapolis, IN, is strongly poised for continued growth in the future. For more information contact Marian Europe on 0049 4241 80264-0 or visit the website at www.marianinc.com
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