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EDITORIAL INDEX A Ador Welding Amrita School of Engineering AS-Schneider ATE Group B Bureau Veritas C C&S Electric Comsol Connectwell Industries Controlwell India Custom Sensors and Technologies (CST) D DESMI Pumping Technology

73 114 163 163

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K Kennametal Kollmorgen Kontron

22 110 46

M Mahindra Stiller Auto Trucks Maini Materials Movement Mastercam

159

N National Instruments Nord Drivesystems

161

O Omron Automation

157 70 8, 118 28

F FRW Carobronze

130

G Gala Precision Engineering Gandhi Automations Geissel India GEM Equipments

158 38 108 160

I Igus In ORBIT Tours India Tools & Instruments Ingersoll Rand Instamod Air Pipe

J Jay Equipment

E ElMeasure India Eon Electric Erwin Junker Ezytrader

H Hanna Instruments Harting HMS Industrial Networks Honeywell Hydropack India

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161 138 132 80, 88

42 34, 36, 96 106 44 158

32 60 162 06 66

156 4, 159 18

48 50

52, 54

P PC|SCHEMATIC

R Raytek GmbH Red Lion Renishaw Rollon India

112 56, 104 24, 122 64, 98

S Safexpress SBS Precision Systems Socomec Stitch Overseas Supra Industries Supreme & Co.

94 164 74 159 157 68

T Testo India

164

U Unipunch Toolings

160

W WIDIA

128

Z Zenith Industrial Products

161

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BUSINESS NEWS

Maini Materials Movement bags CII - SCALE Awards 2015 received by SA Mohan, CEO, Maini Materials Movement and Rahul Sagar, AGM-Marketing, Maini Materials Movement. Commenting on the awards, Mr. Mohan said: - “We promise to provide Best-in-class material movement solutions that ensure optimal resource utilization and high uptime for complete peace of mind. With India getting ready for the next phase of economic reforms with a progressive Government in place and warehousing & logistics industry setting up for a boom , our customers see us as their preferred partner for intra-logistics solutions. The recognition of SCALE Awards 2015 encompasses the excellence amongst logistics service providers and supply chain aspect of user industry. The award attests not only our innovative warehousing and material handling solutions, but also the high degree of customer orientation of our services.” CII Institute of Logistics partnered with E&Y in organizing SCALE 2015 awards. The award saw participation from over 150 companies across various categories from logistics, automobiles, engineering, retail, warehousing and more.

aini Materials Movement Pvt. Ltd (A Maini Group company), a leading brand in material-movement and in-campus electric mobility solutions wins the prestigious National Award for Supply Chain And Logistics Excellence (SCALE) 2015, held on 21st and 22nd May in Chennai. Organized by The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)– Institute of logistics, Maini Materials Movement was conferred in the “Support Services for Logistics” category. The award was

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Ingersoll Rand expands line of precision fastening tools with QX Series High Torque Angle Wrench New High Torque Angle Wrench increases efficiency, convenience and productivity for assembly manufacturing

ngersoll Rand, a global leader in reliable and innovative power tools, has expanded its QX Series™ of cordless power tools for assembly markets by introducing the High Torque Angle Wrench. The new angle wrench reaches a pinnacle of 60 newton metres of torque (44.2 foot-pounds) for the toughest jobs, while providing high accuracy and the comfort for which the QX Series is known. The QX Series delivers the right tool for the right job in industries that require high accuracy for fastening and connecting parts, whether in the heavy equipment, light manufacturing, automotive, or aerospace sectors. “As an industry leader for more than 100 years, Ingersoll Rand has a strong understanding of the functions power tools are called on to perform. The High Torque Angle Wrench is tailor made for our customers who require power tools with enhanced productivity and to reduce defects rates in assembly operations. We have already had successful trials at leading automotive manufacturers in India showcasing favorable results on the tools performance.” said Dipen Shah, Territory Leader – India & Africa, Ingersoll Rand Power Tools. “With the introduction of the high-performance High Torque Angle Wrench we look forward to bringing in a next generation versatile tool that meets the specific demands of a variety of applications, whether simple or complex, while maintaining comfort, accuracy 6 | JUNE 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

and reliability.” said Brian Welborn, Global Channel Marketing Leader, Ingersoll Rand Power Tools. High Torque Angle Wrench Reaches New Heights of Torque and Speed The High Torque Angle Wrench is a cordless, right-angle fastening tool that expands the QX Series to cover high-torque applications and complement the existing range of Haz Tools, precision screwdrivers and low-torque angle wrenches already available. It is equipped with a bolstered 40-volt battery that delivers 2.5 amp hours of operation, enough to power the tool through a grueling five to six hour assembly shift without having to recharge the battery. The High Torque Angle Wrench is ergonomically balanced to increase operator comfort, and comes in a sleek but tough black housing. It comes in five different model variations that range from low torque to high torque options, with or without wireless capabilities. The models are available in the following torque to free speed ratios: • 20 Nm (14.75 ft.-lb.) at 1,045 rpm • 30 Nm (22 ft.-lb.) at 775 rpm • 35 Nm (25.8 ft.-lb.) at 640 rpm • 40 Nm (29.5 ft.-lb.) at 540 rpm • 60 Nm (44.2 ft.-lb.) at 375 rpm The Technology in the QX Series High Torque Angle Wrench The QX Series High Torque Angle Wrench is built with Ingersoll Rand’s patented closed-loop transducer control at the heart of the tool,

delivering precise torque and accurate, traceable results. The multifunction display is the interface for programming multiple torque, speed and angle configurations saving time and eliminating the need for additional tools. It features a wireless communication option that integrates the tool and the assembly line into a true plant-wide network with managed data, process control and the ability to adjust tool configurations in real time. Like all QX Series tools, the communications to and from the tool are exchanged over Ingersoll Rand’s dedicated Process Control Module (PCM). The PCM allows connectivity of up to 10 tools per module to give operators total control of their assembly line, precision fastening tools, and the valuable fastening data it produces. “More and more manufacturers are finding that the highest operational cost in the plant is the cost of quality,” said Mark Hasz, product manager, Precision Fastening Tools, Ingersoll Rand. “Manufacturers need an assembly process and the corresponding tools that get the job done right, the first time. With traceability and connected technology options in every tool, the Ingersoll Rand QX Series enhances the assembly process with diligent tracking mechanisms.”

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JUNKER delivers 500th grinding machine to Volkswagen Group

Dirk Große-Loheide (center), Director of General Procurement for the Volkswagen Group, inspects the JUNKER Technology Center with JUNKER CEO Rochus Mayer (right)

rinding machine manufacturer JUNKER celebrates a success story as the Volkswagen Group recently purchased their 500th JUNKER grinding machine. “This statistic”, says JUNKER CEO Rochus Mayer “demonstrates the high regard for our grinding machines in the world of international automotive production.” In recognition of this outstanding business relationship, Mr Mayer

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presented Volkswagen with the JUNKER Award. Accepting the award on behalf of Volkswagen was Mr Große-Loheide, who is responsible for general procurement for the Volkswagen Group. Representing the Volkswagen Group at the JUNKER Award ceremony, Mr Große-Loheide had the opportunity to visit the JUNKER Technology Center and the adjacent Assembly Building at the company’s headquarters in Nordrach, Germany.

This visit allowed Mr Große-Loheide the ability to gain knowledge of the latest machine concepts and also appraise the ordered machine: A JUCAM 1S 11 for grinding individual cams.

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PORTFOLIO

ROLLON: The linear motion leader

EzyTrader addresses a Critical Issue of Industry by helping generate Value for Non-Moving Inventory for any organization

Mr. Rüdiger Knevels Managing Director, Rollon GmbH

Fast Track Digitization and conversion to LED Lighting is the order of the Day

64 COVER STORY

Mr. V.P. Mahendru, CEO & CMD, Eon Electric Ltd.

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IN FOCUS

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Trends in Power Industry & Budget Impact A Real time overview

PC|SCHEMATIC : Time saving electrical CAD software

Jay Equipment for optimized materials handling & storage solutions

Mahindra Stiller proud of its ‘Made in India’ tag Mr. Jyotinder Singh Jubbal, Managing Director, Mahindra Stiller Auto Trucks Ltd.

BUSINESS NEWS

Mr. Harish Kumar Agarwal - CEO, Supreme & Co. Pvt. Ltd.

PRODUCT SHOWCASE .....157

BUSINESS AVENUES

Mr. Ove Larsen, International Sales Director, PC|SCHEMATIC A/s, Denmark

WATER & WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT BUSINESS NEWS

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Maini Materials Movement bags CII - SCALE Awards 2015 FOR ADVERTISING ENQUIRY CONTACT : E-mail: shekhar@divyamediaonline.com

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Ideas that Impact India BoostStar Hydro-Pneumatic System - Meeting water flow challenges head on!

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AUTOMATION BUSINESS NEWS

Designed for corners: Curved linear guides from igus

DIN 41612 now also in the M inverse connector style

Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd Working Towards A Green Tomorrow

Hanna Instruments, Inc. Introduces Line Of Research Grade Bench Top Meters

TECH TRENDS

NI Unveils New Wireless Innovation Lab to Advance 5G Research

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New platform for the grinding of large crankshafts

NORD China Celebrates 10th Anniversary

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Intoco: Renishaw probing reduces scrap and saves time at precision subcontractor

Omron Automation Expands Its Presence In Western India

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New High-Performance WIDIA VSM490™ Family Achieves True 90 Shoulder Milling

TECH TRENDS

Ingersoll Rand expands line of precision fastening tools with QX Series High Torque Angle Wrench

JUNKER delivers 500th grinding machine to Volkswagen Group

Mastercam & Reseller COLLA Group Receives WSR Official Supplier Status

RLS miniature sensors for space constrained applications

ENGINEERING BUSINESS NEWS

German Award for Mr. Om Prakash Director - In ORBIT Tours Pvt. Ltd. for promotion of Germany over 4 decades

First “2015 TongJi-HARTING Technology Innovation Contest”: Mid-term review successful

Rollon extends the curviline family’s application range with two new versions: Carbon steel with hardened raceways & stainless steel Aisi 316L

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Red Lion Unveils Next Wave of Compact NT24k Gigabit Ethernet Industrial Swithes

TECH TRENDS

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Modelling Helps Improve Safety in the Production of Teflon

POWER BUSINESS NEWS

LOGISTICS

C&S Electric Powers DTC Bus Depots in DELHI with Solar Power

TECH TRENDS

Socomec Strengthens Its Market Leading Position

The infrastructure equation

PUMPS & VALVES

TECH TRENDS

130

FRW CAROBRONZE, expanded its range of very special copper alloys with copper-beryllium CuBe1.9 & CuBe1.9 Pb

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Solar Based Air Compressor Pump Using A Flow Switch

TECH TRENDS

132

Soft Seated Instrumentation Valves & Manifolds from AS-Schneider : The material is what counts

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Mastercam & Reseller COLLA Group Receives WSR Official Supplier Status

astercam, as well as their Authorized Reseller in Russia, COLLA Group, are proud to announce that Mastercam was granted the status of official supplier of CAM software for WorldSkills Russia. Mastercam will be used at the four machining competitions at WorldSkills 2015: CNC Turning, CNC Milling, Plastics Die Engineering, and the Manufacturing Team Challenge. The Manufacturing Challenge requires the teams to use Mastercam to produce parts on Lathe and Milling machines that may be assembled together to produce a workable product.

Mastercam was chosen for many reasons, including: • Versatility and functionality to meet the demands and needs of many industries that use machine tools and CNC machining centers • Ease of use • Availability of the system and special pricing for educational institutions • Partnership with DMG MORI and post processors for its CNC equipment • Large network of technical support and sales (Resellers and corporate headquarters) • Status as the worldwide leader in Industry and Education in terms of CAM seats installed and used 18 | JUNE 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

WorldSkills WorldSkills has come to symbolize the pinnacle of excellence in vocational training. Every two years, hundreds of young skilled people, accompanied by their teachers and trainers, gather from all corners of the globe to compete before the public in the skills of their various trades, and test themselves against demanding standards. The competitors practice for up to a year honing their skills with Mastercam, either in their job or their school. CNC Software, Inc. provides Mastercam free of charge to WorldSkills competitors for the year leading up to the competition. CNC Software is active in this competition at a grassroots level, helping the contestants around the world with software to prepare for the event. This is done in conjunction with the local Mastercam Resellers to get them involved with future engineers and machinists. WorldSkills is held every 2 years and the dates this year are August 11-16 in Sao Paulo.

Mastercam is Windows®-based CAD/CAM software for 2- through 5-axis routing, milling and turning, 2- and 4-axis wire EDM, 2D and 3D design, surface and solid modeling, artistic relief cutting, and Swiss machining. CNC Software is a privately owned corporation founded in 1984. The U.S.-based company provides Mastercam CAD/CAM solutions to more than 165,000 installations in 75 countries in industries including mold-making, prototyping, automotive, medical, aerospace, and consumer products. Mastercam runs under Windows 7 and Windows 8, and is compatible with all other CAD/CAM systems. For more information about CNC Software, Inc. and its Mastercam family of products, contact CNC Software, Inc., M - F, 8 AM - 5 PM EST at (800) 228-2877 or (860) 875-5006,—671 Old Post Road, Tolland, CT 06084.

For more information Web: www.worldskills.org About Mastercam Developed by CNC Software, Inc.,

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EXTRUDE HONE™ Products helps global hydraulic component leader keep in front Proprietary thermal energy technology key to improved quality New P400 TEM machine from Kennametal Extrude Hone. Manufacturers and quality professionals requiring high-precision components for automotive, aerospace, energy, medical, and other industries know that removing particles from intersected holes and ensuring no micro-contamination is an ongoing challenge. Customized complex valves, gears, pinions, and thousands of other components can be machined in seconds, but require minutes to finish completely. The results are production bottlenecks, increased costs, and longer time to market. Proprietary technologies such as TEM (thermal energy machining) from Kennametal are solving increasingly complex finishing challenges faced by manufacturers around the world. Danfoss Power Solutions (Ames, Iowa USA) is a global company focused on fulfilling the needs of off-highway vehicle manufacturers with engineered hydraulic and electronic components. “We manufacture hydraulic manifolds for hydrostatic pumps, a high-volume component,” says Lubos Hanulik, Operation Manager, Danfoss Power Solutions. “We use TEM for burr removal on intersected holes, cross-sectional

holes from previous machining operations.” After much investigation, the company chose Kennametal EXTRUDE HONE™ TEM (thermal energy method) solution. A pressurized mixture of a combustible gas and oxygen is injected at 5 to 10 atmospheres of pressure into a containment chamber sized both by the amount of material to be removed and the volume of parts in the chamber. An ignition system ignites the gas mixture, releasing heat Completely removing burrs from intersecting holes is energy from the gas combus- critical to the performance tion in a 20-millisecond, high- of hydraulic manifolds. TEM speed energy wave. With their gave Danfoss Power Solutions raised surface areas and thin a significant quality and productivity boost. cross-section features, even internal burrs and flashings burn away instantly. Because the gas mixture engulfs the entire workpiece, all internal and external surfaces are exposed to the rapid oxidation. Internal cross-drilled holes and intersecting edges that are difficult or impossible to reach are instantly processed. “There have been hundreds of installations and continued refinement of our EXTRUDE HONE™ TEM equipment and process,” says Bruno Boutantin, global marketing manager at Kennametal Precision Surface Solutions. “One factor remains constant: TEM is a rapid, low-cost, high-production process that can process a million or more parts per year by a single machine.” “If machining process is under control (tool life management is very critical and control of burr size is important too) TEM process with washing will give you the best process reliability and repeatability. High-pressure waterjet did not provide this value,” Hanulik says. “Combining TEM and post washing provided us a more consistent and reliable process, significant improvement of productivity, and increased overall safety. All of this has been achieved with fully automated robotic integration.” Combining vast experience gathered over more than five decades with worldwide application knowhow, Kennametal Precision Surface Solutions offers proven solutions to many companies working in most demanding environments. Technical Centers and Centers of Excellence ensure close customer association in all critical steps from the early design phases by producing small batches of components for prototyping through supporting the ramping stage in our contract shops prior to the final delivery of state-of-the-art equipment. For more information Web: www.kennametal.com

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RLS miniature sensors for space constrained applications rotary performance at resolutions to 0.244 µm for linear applications and to 753,664 cpr for rotary applications. The new encoders consist of a miniature sensor and a magnetic scale or a ring. The sensors are available either in a potted housing or as PCB board level sensors. The position information is output in incremental quadrature TTL or RS422 and parallel in SSI and BiSS-C formats with the option of a unique or periodic reference mark. The proven RLS non-contact sensing technology brings high reliability and performance in harsh applications.

enishaw’s associate company RLS, has announced the launch of high performance miniature encoder sensors for embedded OEM motion control applications. With their small size and lightweight design the new sensors are highly suited to a wide range of applications including medical products, optics positioning, robot control, 3D printers, gimbals and hand held devices. The miniature sensors come in four different shapes and offer linear and

RoLin – for integration into small motion systems A miniature packaged, robust magnetic position encoder designed for either linear or rotary position feedback. RoLin is available as a ‘PCB circuit board ready’ readhead for integration into small motion system designs. It is also available as a stand-alone packaged readhead with flex cable connection. RLC – two designs for direct PCB installation or cable soldering A PCB board level magnetic encoder sensor has been specifically designed for integration into high volume OEMs. High speed, high reliability and high resolution coupled with large installation tolerances all ensure that this sensor can be installed quickly and cost effectively every time. Magnetic scale technology ensures that position feedback is maintained even if the scale is severely contaminated. RLB – with FPC flat cable connector for higher volume OEMs Similar to RLC, however with an FPC flat cable connector allowing OEMs the freedom to use a cable and a connector (rather than solder assembly) which is usually the reserve of higher volume deeper integration OEMs. RLS is a world leader in the development of high performance magnetic encoder feedback solutions and as an associate company of Renishaw offers worldwide sales and technical support. For more information Web : www.rls.si

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Permanent Earthing Solutions Inspection Chamber

200

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Clamp

Strip / round conductor to other earth pit Earth enhancing mineral compound with backﬁll soil

Copper coated steel Earth rod Augured hole 250 mm (Minimum)

Natural soil / Backﬁll compound

Driven Rods and Maintenance Free Earthing Pits

Earthing Grids / Earth Mats

History and Experience

Foundation Earthing and Ring Earthing

Product Shelf

UL listed corrosion free electrodes tested & conﬁrming to IEC 62561 - 1 Human and equipment safety Provides low Impedance path for fault current

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Maintenance free & long life

OBO begins to produce lightning protection holders

OBO adds earthing equipment to its product range

High mechanical tensile strength

1972

The ﬁrst ever OBO equipotential The V15 arrestor sets new standards in surge protection bonding rails are produced

Conﬁrmed & Tested According to:

Continous Conductors - Round/Flat available in GI, SS, Copper & Copper coated steel Complete Fixing Accessories and Exothermic Welding

IEC 62561- 2,7 IEC 62305 & IEC 60364 - 5 - 54 IS 3043

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1995

OBO launches the ﬁrst pluggable arrestor onto the market, the V20

OBO establishes its own testing centre for lightning protection

SMART Earthing Kit

Non toxic in nature & pollution free PROCEM compound tested and conﬁrming to IEC 62561-7 & TCLP

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PROCEM

UL Listed* Tested in CPRI, MSME * Applicable for selected products

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Driven rods for installation upto 10 meters

Open House, Bangalore

compactMASTER ®

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±120 °

CTX beta 800 TC

CTX beta 1250 TC

NTX 1000

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Universal machining with a B axis to production turning with a second tool holder. For technical information and brochures, visit: www.dmgmori.com or contact DMG MORI India

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from dmg mori ctx beta 800 tc | ctx beta 1250 tc – a tool carrier for any application +

Direct Drive B axis with the new compactMASTER® turn-mill spindle extends working area by 170 mm

HSK-A 63 turn-mill spindle rated at 120 Nm for machining a wide range of components up to 500 mm in diameter; chucks up to 400 mm

Turning length up to 1,210 mm (CTX beta 800 TC up to 800 mm) Control housing // engineering Material: C45 Dimensions: ø 230 × 250 mm Machining time: 28 min

ntx 1000 – two tool carriers for higher productivity +

High productivity thanks to synchronous machining with two tool carriers: 1. Direct Drive B axis (DDM® technology) 2. Lower 10-position BMT® turret (optional)

Bar machining of complex workpieces up to 65 mm in diameter (52 mm as standard); chuck up to 200 mm Acetabulum / medical Material: Titanium Dimensions: ø 60 mm Machining time: 7 min 30 sec

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EzyTrader addresses a Critical Issue of Industry by helping generate Value for Non-Moving Inventory for any organization

n today’s day and age, when companies are looking at generating value from all their activities, Inventory Cost/Value is a major Cash Blockage that most industries face. A study done by us shows that after WIP the highest amount of value locked in any part of an industry/company is in its Inventory (In-coming Goods, Finished Goods, Semi-used, Non-moving, Used). EzyTrader is hoping to help generate cash-value for the Industry by providing the best value for a company’s Non-moving or Semi-used or Used Inventory, Equipments, Machinery, Consumables and Bought-out components. What might be non-moving or non-value material/ item for one company/industry, might have immense value for another. EzyTrader aims to bring both these sections together on a common platform to ensure that both parties get best value for what they are trying to buy and sell. The platform is ideal for Manufacturing Companies, Traders, EPC companies (looking to sell of its excess inventory/stock/machinery before vacating a site), Process Plants, and multiple such sectors. At the same time we constantly needed items in small quantities at our Manufacturing facility and at our site’s which would normally take weeks to get from a Manufacturer. A platform like this allows our needs to buy/sell match with another company/individuals need to sell/ buy and still get equal value for the item. The Ezytrader platform provides a market place for the Industry to source a lot of value added products with immediate deliveries and at the same time allows the user to sell its non-moving inventory. Ezytrader has already been able to generate a very good response from the industry with a lot of big and small companies having become members, and also having listed their long list of inventories on the website. Our clients/members have already started getting a lot more 28 | JUNE 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

enquiries for their products by using the Ezytrader platform and buyers are able to find ready-stock material from companies that they had never once considered as suppliers. Essentially Ezytrader has added a host of new non-conventional, non-tapped suppliers and clients for the industry, which is always eager to add more suppliers/clients to get good value. To take the Platform forward, a lot of value-added-services are being introduced in the next few months which include • Material verification/authentication services • Multi-level Filtering for Ease of Product Search • Support Services for Selling/Buying of Products • Online Auctions for Clients Products Ezytrader has also launched its Android App recently to help facilitate the users experience directly from their phone. The app tries to cover the same aspects as the website but in a crisp manner that ensures toggling between various products and sections is still a user-friendly and easy experience. Ezytrader hopes to add a completely new market place which did not exist in the conventional purchase system. And in doing this, we hope to generate a lot of value for the Buyer as well as the Seller. It is an ideal platform for not just a Purchase Manager but even for the Finance Manager of an organization who is constantly trying to generate good value for his/ her inventory. You cant always win both of those with the same initiative, and Ezytrader seems to manage that difficult task quite well.

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Designed for corners: Curved linear guides from igus New lubrication-free drylin solutions for custom design concepts

The curved guide rails are made of aluminium and have an exceptionally resistant hardanodised coating. In the maintenance-free application, cornering becomes trouble-free without tilting or seizing. (Source: igus GmbH).

ndividual requirements and space optimisation calls for new ideas in the field of design. In the instance of linear plain bearings, the straight structured rail guide has caused certain limitations. Now the plastics expert igus also offers curved drylin rails, which give the designers more freedom such as, in the cabins of construction and agricultural equipment. Utilising the already proven and tested

Examples for the versatile use of curved section rails in the driver’s cab of an agricultural machine: lubrication-free mobility in all directions, even in the most confined of spaces. (Source: igus GmbH).

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drylin W linear plain bearings, igus has developed a new offer for linear guides that provide a functional reliable and cost-effective solution even for curved travel paths. The curved guide rails are made of aluminium and have an exceptionally resistant hard-anodised coating. Customised guide carriages thereby implement cornering without tilting or seizing. In addition, appropriate hand clamps can be added. Low installation effort and maintenance-free operation are the strengths of the new system, which like all drylin systems combine low friction coefficients with dirt-repellent dry operation. The drylin aluminium rails are also easy to machine individually and are characterised by their light weight. Use in driver’s cabs The driver’s cab of an agricultural machine is a good example of how curved guide rails can increase flexibility in the adjustment of monitors, seats or fittings and ideally adapt to the general design of the machine. Every agricultural machine has its specific frame sizes and design requirements. Adaptable, modular components create the necessary leeway to achieve custom solutions. The curved drylin rail can be configured. Within certain physical limits, users can choose their own bending radius and therefore optimally fit in the driver’s cab. igus manufactures the section rail according to these specifications and provides the individual rails and linear bearings from the range of drylin W and drylin T.

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DIN 41612 now also in the M inverse connector style Suited for combined connections / Greater flexibility for users

ARTING is now offering the connector styles M inverse from DIN 41612. These connector styles are especially suited for combined connections between circuit boards in which signal, coax, high current up to 40A or glass fiber transmissions need to be combined in one connector. T his spells greater flexibility for users. The new connector styles are available with the pole numbers 78+2, 60+4, 42+6, 24+8 and 6+10, where the first number indicates the number of signal contacts and the second the number of special contacts. The 6+10 connector style in particular is all new and enables up to 10 special contacts to be integrated in one connector.

Users can combine their connectors flexibly. For all applications, diverse contacts both with cable, as well as circuit board connections are available. Together with the M connector that has been available for many years, mezzanine connections (two parallel circuit boards) and extender card connections (two circuit boards lying side by side) can be implemented with the various combinations. The new angled female connectors are available in solder technology, and the straight male connectors (headers) in solder, press-in or wire-wrap technology. The signal contacts are compactly premounted in a 2.54 mm grid and can carry a load of up to 2 A per contact. They are tested in conformity with the IEC 60 603-2 standard.

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he Han速 Ex product portfolio is offering new standard inserts and housings in the proven HARTING sizes - providing users with greater flexibility. Han速 Ex is deployed chiefly in the mining, chemistry and process automation industries. The connectors are designed to conform with the preconditions for the ignition protection intrinsic safety category, and may also therefore be applied in the explosion endangered zones 1 and 2. In intrinsically safe electrical circuits the power is limited so that even if a spark occurs it cannot ignite potentially explosive surroundings. The product portfolio offers new standard inserts and housings in the proven HARTING sizes of 6 to 24B. The housing alloy has been selected to enable applications in methane-coal dust atmospheres. In addition they comply with the IP protection class 65 in the plugged state.

The blue coloring of the housing serves as a marking for intrinsically safe electrical circuits. The Han速 Ex contact inserts also offer a large number of poles in the most compact space. Up to 64 contacts are possible in combination with a 24B housing. The crimp, screw and cage clamp connection technologies are all available. The housings offer cable outlets of M20 to M40, while a robust and reliable metal bracket serves as locking system.

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Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd Working Towards A Green Tomorrow

andhi Automations Pvt Ltd – India’s No.1 Entrance Automation & Loading Bay Equipment Company organized Green Drive for its employees at its head office in Mumbai on occasion of ‘World Environment Day’ on 5th June 2015. On this occasion the Directors of the company Mr. Samir Gandhi & Mr. Kartik Gandhi personally presented each of their employees with a sapling for planting. The Director’s promoted this green drive as they firmly believe in Environment Protection and leaving behind a Clean Environment for the future generations. This is not the first time that Gandhi Automations has worked towards a Green tomorrow, in fact Gandhi Automations is a proud member of the ‘Indian Green Building Council‘. Gandhi Automations product range comprises of Dock Levelers, Dock Shelters, Sectional Overheard Doors, Insulated Rolling Shutters, High Speed Doors and Fire Rated Rolling Shutters which helps in energy saving and provide healthier personal and professional spaces.

save huge amount of electricity. We also manufacture Insulated Rolling Shutters having Vision Windows, where sufficient amount of outside natural sun light directly enters the room / work area hence saving substantial electricity.

Our below product range used for different applications in Buildings contribute to the Green Movement:

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High Speed Doors: High Speed doors are used for application of quick open and close at entry and exit points where the room temperature need to be maintained. With this quick operation of door, we can maintain the temperature within the area and lower energy costs substantially. We also manufacture High Speed Doors having Vision Panels where the outside natural sun light directly enters the room / work area. The installation of Vision Panels in the above doors saves electricity.

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Hanna Instruments, Inc. Introduces Line Of Research Grade Bench Top Meters

anna Instruments is pleased to announce the release of the HI5000 series of advanced research grade benchtop meters for pH, Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen ,Ion analysis and other water parameters.. All HI5000 series meters have a large color LCD display, capacitive touch keys, and USB port for computer connectivity. With a low profile design and ideal viewing angle, these meters are a perfect fit for any size lab. The user interface of the HI5000 series is highly adaptable, allowing users to display various measurement

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modes, real-time graphing, and GLP data. Additional features include, but are not limited to, custom calibration options and buffers, three types of data logging, programmable alarm limits, and a dedicated contextual help key. HI5000 series is a culmination of Hanna’s efforts to provide customers with simple, accurate, and affordable solutions. This series does just that by offering intuitive and customizable features such as the capacitive touch keys and custom buffer options. The HI5000 meters also provide Hanna’s exclusive CAL Check™ feature to alert the user of potential problems during the pH calibration process. . About Hanna Hanna Instruments, Inc. is the world’s largest privately held manufacturer of electro analytical instrumentation. Since 1978 Hanna has produced practical, cost effective devices for Lab, Environmental, Food and Industry applications. We offer a wide array of instrumentation, from research grade bench tops, and ISE’s, to single and multiparameter portable meters for testing pH, conductivity, DO, turbidity and more. Hanna has over 40 offices worldwide to insure exceptional levels of service and support anywhere in the world.

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Honeywell Improves Accuracy Of Natural Gas Measurement For Industrial Users EC 350 Helps Gas Distributors Optimize Custody Transfer

oneywell (NYSE:HON) Process Solutions (HPS) introduced a new metering device that more accurately measures natural gas delivered to industrial customers, helping them meet government and industrial standards. The EC 350 PTZ Gas Volume Corrector allows for precise measurement in a design that is easy to maintain and reliable over extended operations. The EC 350 is the first member of a new HPS family of purpose-built, high-performance electronic volume correctors (EVCs) that meet these critical requirements. “With the EC 350 family of PTZ gas volume correctors, gas distribution firms are assured of more precise gas measurements in standard meter applications, which enables them to effectively monitor and document gas custody transfer and usage,” said Pierre Dufour, product Marketing manager, HPS. “Users of legacy EVCs can easily migrate to this new unit and benefit from its advanced technology without having to retrain operators or risk a loss in performance.” The EC 350 uses pressure, temperature and compressibility factors to more accurately measure gas volumes. Users can program this universal bracket-, wall- and rotary-mount device in the field, and employ its multi-line keypad interface for simplified operation. The new EVC offers improved accuracy, expanded memory and battery, advanced diagnostics, and integrated cellular communications. Key to the EC 350’s 44 | JUNE 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

updated design is a highly accurate, plug-and-play digital pressure transducer and an enclosure optimized for serviceability and outdoor operation. With long-term stability and extended battery life, this solution minimizes the need for site visits by technicians and simplifies field repairs. It also allows for very precise measurements and long-term reliability with minimal maintenance requirements. Honeywell’s new EVC platform leverages 40 years of experience and reuses some design characteristics from the successful Mini-Max® and Mini-AT product lines. These include the same field-proven mounting and pulse-sensing mechanisms; a similar door lock and latch; and the current alkaline battery pack, rotary interface, messenger modem, and MasterLink software. As a complete solution provider, Honeywell offers the EC 350 volume corrector pre-configured with activated cellular radio, ready to be employed with its Total Data Services PowerSpring Meter Data Management software or other data collection software to ease IT integration in advanced metering or smart metering infrastructure. EVCs are the central component of gas measurement systems worldwide. A PTZ gas volume corrector converts gas volume from operating conditions to reference pressure and temperature conditions. It is a crucial element in the gas value chain from the meter to billing data and essentially functions as the “cash register” between the utility and the customer.

Honeywell Process Solutions (www. honeywellprocess.com) is a pioneer in automation control, instrumentation and services for the oil and gas; refining; pulp and paper; industrial power generation; chemicals and petrochemicals; biofuels; life sciences; and metals, minerals and mining industries. Process Solutions is part of Honeywell’s Performance Materials and Technologies strategic business group, which also includes UOP, a leading international supplier and licensor of process technology, catalysts, adsorbents, equipment, and consulting services to the petroleum refining, petrochemical, and gas processing industries. Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes, and industry; turbochargers; and performance materials.

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Kontron’s Lot Middleware offering for Smart City • Management lays out plans to capture IoT megatrend at its capital markets day • New strategy will combine existing hardware with new middleware offering • Customers to be offered integrated product and services packages

ontron AG, a leading global provider of Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), held a capital markets event at its new Technology Campus in Augsburg. CEO Rolf Schwirz, CFO Michael Boy and CTO Jens Wiegand presented the company’s new strategy and future roadmap to capture the enormous growth potential of the Internet-of-Things megatrend. The global move to connect today’s stand-alone devices via the internet will offer very attractive growth and profitability potential to well positioned technology providers such as Kontron AG. Harbor Research, an internationally recognized research, technology and business development consulting firm, estimates that the embedded middleware software market alone will grow by about 30% annually and offer a revenue potential of more than $20bn by 2017, in addition to the nearly $10bn/year ECT market Kontron is already active in. “While we continue to have to work hard to complete our remaining internal cost reduction and efficiency initiatives, we have now implemented more than 80% of them”, says Rolf Schwirz. “This has given us enough strategic freedom to develop a precise roadmap for the coming years. The middleware software space we are now moving into holds great revenue potential and attractive margins. We are ready to take this important strategic step forward.” To the extent that devices are interconnected, data transmission speed, data security and data analytics become critical performance requirements hardware and software solutions have to meet. As one of only two global

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full-line suppliers in the ECT space and a provider of high-quality products that guarantee reliability, safety, resilience and longevity, Kontron is positioned right at the center of this global megatrend. Its move into the software space will strengthen this strategic position further. Please find further materials on the capital markets day in the Investor Relations section of Kontron’s newly designed corporate website www.kontron.com. About Kontron Kontron is a global leader in embedded computing technology. With its employees in research and development, Kontron creates many of the standards that drive the world’s embedded computing platforms. Kontron’s product longevity, local engineering and support, and value-added services, help create a sustainable and viable embedded solution for OEMs and system integrators. Kontron works closely with its customers on their embedded application-ready platforms and custom solutions, enabling them to focus on their core competencies. The result is an accelerated time-to-market, reduced total-cost-of-ownership and an improved overall application with leading-edge, highly-reliable embedded technology. Kontron is a listed company. Its shares are traded in the Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and on other exchanges under the symbol “KBC”. For more information Web: www.kontron.com www.engrreview.com

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NI Unveils New Wireless Innovation Lab to Advance 5G Research Lab promotes collaborative projects with top academic and industry research groups

NI established several lead user programs to facilitate research in areas including controls, mechatronics and robotics with a common goal of rapidly moving from theory to prototype. Established in 2010, the RF/Communications Lead User program currently includes more than 10 research institutions working on multiple 5G communications projects.

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I, the provider of solutions that enable engineers and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges, announced the opening of the new Wireless Innovation Lab at its Austin headquarters. In the lab, NI supports ongoing collaborations with top academic and industry research groups participating in its RF/Communications Lead User program. Researchers at Intel, Lund University, Nokia Networks, NYU Wireless, Samsung, The University of Texas at Austin and TU Dresden are driving significant advances in the development of next-generation wireless systems and furthering research in 5G. Current demos and projects on display in the lab include mmWave cellular systems, the 5G Massive MIMO Testbed and the LabVIEW Communications System Design Suite. “At the Wireless Networking and Communications Group (WNCG), we have had several research projects with the RF/Communications Lead User team that range from MIMO interference alignment to interference cancellation,” said Robert Heath, professor, PhD, PE, IEEE Fellow at The University of Texas at Austin. “We’ve seen accelerated prototyping on all of these projects and we’re eager to build on the latest research.” The Wireless Innovation Lab showcases NI’s commitment and investment to help researchers define next-generation wireless communication systems using the power and capability of the NI software defined radio platform with LabVIEW Communications System Design Suite. This platform-based

approach helps reduce the time from theory to results by testing designs in a real-world environment. To learn more about the new Wireless Innovation Lab, please visit www. ni.com/5g About the RF/Communications Lead User Program NI established several lead user programs to facilitate research in areas including controls, mechatronics and robotics with a common goal of rapidly moving from theory to prototype. Established in 2010, the RF/Communications Lead User program currently includes more than 10 research institutions working on multiple 5G communications projects. About National Instruments Since 1976, NI has made it possible for engineers and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges with powerful, flexible technology solutions that accelerate productivity and drive rapid innovation. Customers from a wide variety of industries from healthcare to automotive and from consumer electronics to particle physics use NI’s integrated hardware and software platform to improve the world we live in.

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NORD China Celebrates 10th Anniversary Major distribution center with big growth rates

ORD (China) Power Transmission Co., Ltd. is celebrating ten successful years in business, making 2015 a double anniversary year for the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Group – the German parent company was founded a half century ago in 1965. The official ceremony at the Suzhou branch was attended by more than 200 guests representing manufacturers from the whole of China and by top NORD managers from Germany. On a tour of the gear and motor production facilities, all the visitors were able to get a first-hand impression of the superior manufacturing quality. Two workshops on gear units and power electronics, both dedicated to configuring application-specific solutions, were very well received. Following over 30% annual growth in the early years to become the sizable operation it is today, NORD China continues to achieve growth rates of more than 20% – significantly above the industry average. Since the foundation of the Chinese subsidiary and the establishment of the first assembly facility in Suzhou in 2005, NORD has also added a motor factory to complement the existing facility in Italy. As one of only two motor production sites in the international group, NORD Suzhou is an extraordinarily important location. Another assembly factory was inaugurated in Tianjin in 2011, increasing the production floor space in China to 35,800 m². NORD China has an annual capacity of 200,000 geared motors and 700,000 motors for supplying the Chinese and international markets.

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Currently, there are 23 NORD sales offices in the country. Company background NORD DRIVESYSTEMS develops, produces and sells drive technologies with around 3.000 employees, and is one of the international leaders in the industry. In addition to standard drives, NORD supplies application-specific concepts and solutions, even for special applications, for example with energy-saving drives or explosion-protected systems. Gross sales amounted to approx. EUR 500 mn in the 2014 business year. The company founded in 1965 now has over 35 subsidiaries worldwide. The closely meshed sales and service network ensures optimum availability for short delivery times and customer-oriented services. NORD produces a wide variety of drive units for torques from 10 to 200,000 Nm, electric motors with powers from 0.12 kW to 1,000 kW as well as the necessary power electronics in the form of frequency inverters and servo controllers. Inverter solutions are available for classical installations in the switch cabinet and for decentralised and fully integrated drive units.

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Omron Automation Expands Its Presence In Western India Sets up an office in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

ollowing its regional expansion strategy for this FY, OMRON Automation India, part of OMRON Japan- a global leader in factory automation technology, announced the opening of its new office in Ahmedabad. Situated in Shahibaug, the office is Omron Automation’s 6th office in the country. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sameer Gandhi, MD, OMRON Automation India said, “The move indicates the importance of Gujarat in Omron’s business strategy. The state is one of the major industrial hubs in India and this expansion of our infrastructure would contribute a lot in strengthening our presence via servicing current & potential customers in a better and more efficient manner. This would also serve as a centre to cater to adjoining regions namely north and south Gujarat such as Gandhidham, Kutch, Morbi, Rajkot, Jamnagar and the industrial belts of Waghodia, Jhagadia, Hajira and Dahej falling under Baroda and Surat regions.” The current focus areas of the company are the large and medium manufacturing enterprises from Packaging, Pharma, Special Purpose Machines (SPM), Batch Mixing OEM’s & Automotive sectors in these regions. Currently, OMRON Automation’s network comprises of 05 offices, 9 RE locations, 1 Automation Centre, 2 repair centres, 3 training centres, 1

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logistics centre and a workforce of around 160 people spread across the country. About Omron OMRON Corporation is a global leader in the field of automation based on its core technology of sensing and control. OMRON’s business fields cover a broad spectrum, ranging from industrial automation and electronic components to automotive electronic components, social infrastructure systems, healthcare, and environmental solutions. Established in 1933, OMRON has about 39,000 employees worldwide, working to provide products and services in more than 110 countries and regions. In the field of industrial automation, OMRON supports manufacturing innovation by providing advanced automation technologies and products, as well as through extensive customer support, in order to help create a better society. Incepted in 1993, OMRON AUTOMATION INDIA caters to over eight industrial segment

namely packaging, automotive, material handling, solar, food & beverages, textile and panel handling applications. The product portfolio includes Industrial components, Automation Systems, Sensing & Safety, Motion & Drivers and Software. Centering on the themes of quality, safety & the environment, it supports manufacturing innovation worldwide with unique sensing & controlling technologies. Of late, Omron has been concentrating on the solution business which solves management problems on diverse production sites. It is rapidly expanding its operations with focus on major cities namely Mumbai, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Pune & Chennai. It is also making its presence felt across the other parts of India by appointing resident engineers to address the ever challenging requirements of the clients. A major factor in Omron’s progress globally & locally has been the strong commitment towards its customers keeping ‘Quality First’.

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Mr. Hisao Masuda To Head Omron Healthcare India Business

MRON Healthcare India –a key player in the home health monitoring segment in the country- has announced the appointment of Mr. Hisao Masuda as the new Managing Director of its India operations. Mr. Masuda succeeds Mr. Shinya Tomoda who completed his successful overseas term of three years in the organization in March, 2015. Mr. Masuda has been associated with Omron for last three years. Prior to coming to India, he was at Shanghai leading Omron Healthcare business’ growth & development for China region from 2012 to 2014. Welcoming Mr. Masuda, Mr. Jose Maria Salazar, MD, Omron Healthcare Singapore, “ India holds a very important position in our business strategy for the Asia Pacific region and I am extremely positive that under Mr. Masuda’s leadership, Omron Healthcare India will continue to grow and will be able to live up to the stakeholders’ expectations.” He brings with himself a vast managerial foundation from the health, pharmaceuticals and chemical sectors. From the vast basket of 20 years of experience, some of his stints which greatly speak about his expertise are his role as COO with LTT Bio-Pharma, Japan where he helmed the planning and execution of fund raising and M&A initiatives and his association with JFE Shoji Trade Corporation (Japan) where he laid a strong standing ground for the organization to grow in the South East Asian region. Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Masuda said, “I am honoured to lead the Healthcare business in India. I look forward to working closely with the Indian talent pool to contribute towards making Indian people enjoy a healthy and comfortable life through our wide range of healthcare products. As a team, we will also strive to live up to the

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expectations of all other stakeholders through the successful execution of our business operations.” About OMRON OMRON Corporation is a global leader in the field of automation based on its core technology of sensing and control. OMRON’s business fields cover a broad spectrum, ranging from industrial automation and electronic components to automotive electronic components, social infrastructure systems, healthcare, and environmental solutions. Established in 1933, OMRON has about 39,000 employees worldwide, working to provide products and services in more than 110 countries and regions. In the field of industrial automation, OMRON supports manufacturing innovation by providing advanced automation technologies and products, as well as through extensive customer support, in order to help create a better society. Established in 2005, OMRON Healthcare India is a key player in the health care segment providing innovative medical technologies for Monitoring and Therapy. Equipped with OMRON’s competent “Bio-information Sensing” the portfolio comprises of home healthcare products such as blood pressure monitors, body fat monitors, pedometers, digital thermometers, respiratory therapy devices, massage devices, etc. The company has also recently entered the medical devices segment with a range of vascular monitors and professional BP monitors. OMRON Healthcare was the first to introduce manual and digital blood pressure units to the home healthcare market in the world. Today, OMRON has the highest market share in the home-use digital BP monitor in India and across the globe. Web: www.omron-ap.co.in www.engrreview.com

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Red Lion Unveils Next Wave of Compact NT24k Gigabit Ethernet Industrial Switches Over 100 Mixed Copper, Fiber, SFP and PoE+ Configurations Provide Full Range of Connectivity Options

ed Lion Controls, the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, announced the addition of 18 new compact models to its N-Tron® series NT24k™ managed Gigabit Ethernet industrial switch platform. The new NT24k 10-to-14 port DINrail mountable switches feature Fast Ethernet, Gigabit or dual-mode fiber ports alongside eight Gigabit copper ports with optional IEEE 802.3af/at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) support. With over 100 mixed-media configuration options, the rugged NT24k platform combines the benefits of noise-immune fiber with the versatility of 10, 100, 1000Base copper connectivity to provide a robust migration path across varying industrial applications. Red Lion’s newest NT24k switch models include: • NT24k-FX: switches with 8 all-Gigabit copper and 2, 3, 4 or 6 100Base fiber ports that are available with SC or ST connectors in multimode or singlemode • NT24k-GX: switches with 8 all-Gigabit copper with 2, 3, 4 or 6 Gigabit fiber ports that are available with SC connectors in multimode or singlemode • NT24k-DM4: switches with 8 all-Gigabit copper ports with 4 SFP expansion slots for optional 100Base or Gigabit SFP transceivers Available with optional PoE+

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support, each switch accepts redundant 22-49 VDC power input and offers a step-up power boost circuit to eliminate the need for a standalone 48 VDC power supply. In addition, Red Lion’s new PoE+ switches provide up to 240 Watts PoE output power (30 Watts per Gigabit copper port) to reliably support applications such as security cameras, panel displays and wireless access points. “Industrial customers are demanding fiber optic and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity options to meet the requirements of high bandwidth applications and high-EMF environments. Our newest wave of compact NT24k fiber models – one of the broadest lines of rugged fiber and PoE+ switches on the market – addresses this need,” said Diane Davis, director of product management at Red Lion Controls. “Customers now have access to a future-proof switch solution that addresses industrial requirements from the network edge to the core.” The new compact NT24k switches build on Red Lion’s recent addition of Gigabit and PoE+ compact DIN-rail

mountable copper switches to its award-winning modular and rackmount platform. With a hardened metal housing, each NT24k switch provides industry-leading shock (200 g) and vibration (50 g) tolerance coupled with up to a -40° to 85°C operating temperature range to ensure optimal network performance in the harshest industrial environments. Red Lion’s rugged NT24k platform offers a full set of management features and advanced security to ease network deployment with key functionality that includes Jumbo Frame support, SD card and XML configuration backup and restore, autoIGMP configuration, Ethernet/IP™ with CIP™ messaging, N-Ring™ and N-Link™ ring technology with ultrafast (30 ms) recovery, N-View™ monitoring technology, event logging, SNTP and IEEE 802.1x with RADIUS remote server authentication. NT24k switches are UL Class 1, Division 2 Listed for use in hazardous and ordinary locations and are ABS type certified for shipboard applications. These approvals help ensure reliable operation across alternative energy, oil and gas, water/ wastewater, maritime, transportation, intelligent traffic applications and factory automation applications.

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German Award for Mr. Om Prakash Director - In ORBIT Tours Pvt. Ltd. for promotion of Germany - over 4 decades

German Award for Mr. Om Prakash, Director-In ORBIT Tours Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Michael Siebert Consul General Germany presented the Award for his outstanding contribution for promotion of Germany for over 4 decades

erman Consul General Mr. Michael Siebert, honoured Mr. Om Prakash, Director In ORBIT Tours Pvt. Ltd. and presented the AWARD for his outstanding contribution for promotion of Business and Leisure travel to Germany for over 4 decades. While presenting the AWARD at the Press Conference held at Ambassador Hotel, on 26th May 2015 Mr. Michael Siebert said that he was extremely happy to honour Mr. Om Prakash for his passion for over 40 years for his country, Germany. Mr. Siebert said that it is a rare example of dedication which has contributed in the development of Indo-German Economic Relations. He urged Mr. Om Prakash to continue his mission and wished him continuous success. Earlier Mr. Hector Dsouza, Director – India, SouthWest German Tourism presented the account of Mr. Om Prakash’s dedicated journey of 43 years since 1972 (his first visit to Germany). Mr. Hector Dsouza said that Mr. Om Prakash’s contribution has helped Indian businessmen and leisure travellers to experience the treasures of Germany and especially of Stuttgart region and the State of Baden Wurttemberg, the most technologically advanced State of Germany. He further provided the figures of phenomenon increase in the Indian visitors to SouthWest Germany. He said he was proud of Mr. Om Prakash for getting this prestigious AWARD. 60 | JUNE 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

While replying to the Consul General of Germany and Mr. Hector Dsouza for the AWARD, Mr. Om Prakash expressed his gratitude to the German Authorities for the Honour & Award once again at this juncture of his life. He assured to continue his passion and dedication for Germany. Mr. Om Prakash, narrated the brief account of his journey of over 4 decades. He recalled the difficulties that he faced in 1970s and 1980s to promote Germany, when India was passing through an acute shortage of foreign exchange and the implementation of stringent rules to obtain foreign exchange for the travel abroad. He also appraised the members of the Press Conference that he used to travel to all the States of India to promote German Trade fairs and to motivate Indian businessmen to travel to Germany. Many a times the officials of Indo German Chamber of Commerce also accompanied him for such promotional visits all over India. The much in discussion “Make in India” slogan was actually activated many years ago by him, when the industry visitors to German trade fairs subsequently converted into Indian exhibitors and projected the Indian products to the world. Currently Mr. Om Prakash through his company In ORBIT Tours Pvt. Ltd. is busy promoting leading German trade fairs of Hannover (where Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi recently visited), Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich and Stuttgart. Mr. Om Prakash’s contribution, which was instrumental to increase the number of Indian businessmen to Germany was recognized by German Authorities and he was presented Indo German Awards 3 times in 1985, 1995 & 1999. Messe Dusseldorf the leading German trade fairs Organisors, honoured him by appointing him as Honorary Ambassador of Messe Dusseldorf in India. Mr. Om Prakash received many international Awards from USA, UK, China and other countries. He was repeatedly interviewed on TV and media in many countries. He also received many prestigious Awards in India. He was also elected as Chairman, Travel Agents Association of India (WR) from 2006 – 2008. To a question, he answered that he never thought of Awards or Rewards, which certainly inspired him to maintain his passion even at this stage of his life. He re-assured to the Consul General of Germany that he will continue with his mission to promote Germany during his lifetime. Mr. Om Prakash thanked the media members present at the Press Conference. For more information E-mail: omprakash@inorbittours.com www.engrreview.com

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Bureau Veritas & Green Business Certification Inc. Sign Global Agreement for LEED Certification In a recent signing ceremony, Bureau Veritas and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), the certification body for the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED green building program, finalized the terms of their exclusive global agreement to facilitate LEED certification internationally.

EED is the world’s foremost program for the certification of design, construction, maintenance and operations of green buildings, with more than 1.8 million square feet of commercial building space certified daily. There are currently more than 69,000 LEED building projects located in over 150 countries and territories, with approximately 44% of all square footage outside the U.S. As part of the agreement, Bureau Veritas teams around the world will review LEED projects for conformity with GBCI’s strict standards for certification. Immediate plans for local LEED review teams have been drawn up for China, Brazil and India, where Bureau Veritas employs a total of approximately 21,000 staff. Local review teams will allow enhanced customer engagement and local support for LEED while advancing the goal for future site verification as part of the LEED certification process. “Our objective is a seamless customer experience for LEED users and project teams,” said Gerard Biessy, Vice-President of Building & Infrastructures at Bureau Veritas. “We are investing considerable resources into our local capacity building and the integration of GBCI processes.” “GBCI and Bureau Veritas will be able to offer local touch points, local reviews, possible on site verifications and other resources for green building teams on the ground,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, chief operating officer, USGBC, and president, GBCI. “Through this collaboration, we will

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be able to connect with our customers and deepen our engagement with them, which will help accelerate the adoption of green building practices and deliver its benefits to these key economies. Bureau Veritas is the world’s leading conformity assessment service provider in the Building & Infrastructure industry. The partnership shall enhance Bureau Veritas’ service offerings and at the front of a growing and important global market. The first buildings to be certified by Bureau Veritas within this partnership are due to be delivered in late 2015. The growth of LEED reflects its global adaptability as the world’s most widely used and recognized system guiding the design, construction, operations and maintenance of green buildings. LEED is a critical tool in creating structures that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions; create healthier indoor environments for workers, students and community members; and lower utility bills for building owners through reduced energy and water use. About Green Business Certification Inc. Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) is a third-party organization that provides independent oversight of professional credentialing and project certification programs related to green building. GBCI is committed to ensuring precision in the design, development, and implementation of measurement processes for green building performance (through project certification) and green building

practice (through professional credentials and certificates).Established in 2008 to administer certifications and professional designations within the framework of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Green Building Rating Systems™, GBCI continues to develop new programs and offer the marketplace validation that building certifications and professional designations have met specific, rigorous criteria. About Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services. Created in 1828 the Group has over 66,000 employees in around 1,400 offices and laboratories all across the world. Bureau Veritas helps its clients to improve their performances, by offering services and innovative solutions in order to ensure that their assets, products, infrastructures and processes meet standards and regulations, in terms of quality, health, and safety, environment protection and social responsibility. Bureau Veritas is listed on Euronext Paris and belongs to the Next 20 index (Compartment A, code ISIN FR 0006174348, stock symbol: BVI)

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ROLLON : The linear motion leader Mr. R端diger Knevels - Managing Director Rollon GmbH

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Q. Please brief us about company’s global reach & latest initiatives in industrial automation space? Which are your focus areas? Rollon is a worldwide operating company, producing various number of linear motion products. Companies headquarter is located in Italy / Milano and our global sales activities are organized by our German branch, located in Düsseldorf. Based on our wide product range Rollon is the global leader for linear motion products in many different industrial sectors. Rollon is ranked first in markets like railway, warehouse logistics and aerospace industry. Our latest initiative has been the acquisition of a manufacturer linear actuators and system solutions for the industries of automation, machine tools, sheet metal and packaging industry. Rollon is an application driven company, very flexible to customize products according to the application needs. 35% of our sales is realized by customized solutions. Area wise we are focused today, in addition to our strong activities in Europe and US, on India, China, Russia and Brazil.

Q. What are the market opportunities for Rollon products in India? How do you plan to position these products? Starting from our strong industrial markets like railway, we see huge opportunities for automation projects, packaging industries and the general machinery industry. The significant product features of Rollon lead to a clear added value for our customers. Easy assemblies, long lifetime and low maintenance costs are just some key words of our technology. We are prepared now to spread our sales activities all over the country and analyze the needs of the Indian customers.

provide complete system solution wherever our customers are interested in.

Q. Brief us about the quality policy for your business? We are the linear motion supplier for the railway and aerospace industry. That makes already clear that quality issues have a very high importance for our company. High quality standards are a major part of companies’ policy.

Q. Could you brief us on Indian & Global perspective of your industry? The linear motion market is growing worldwide. Automation of industrial processes, robotic movements and the global industrialization are the main drivers. The future challenge of our industry is that we have to develop products which really fit to customers needs.

Q. According you what are the factors affecting to your business? The global industrialization is a very important factor but the stage of the development of that process is very different from country to country. Everywhere we find new applications and new challenges to develop and to produce new solutions.

Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving industrial automation industry? That depends a lot on the applications. The trend of automation leads clearly towards linear motion products and then you find a various number of different trends. Easy assembly, long maintenance free operations, long life time, high speed in order to increase production output are just some major points.

Q. What is your marketing strategy for India? Last year we have started with our direct sales activities due to opening our sales branch in Bangalore. Just recently we have accelerated our logistic operations and the localization of assembly processes. You will find us on different industrial fairs and we will be present in industrial magazines in order to strengthen the brand awareness of Rollon in India. To follow the market needs of Indian customers will lead us to provide a very good local service. Rollon India is part of the Rollon group but will be very different to our other branches because we always believe in being a local company, following the local markets and individual needs.

Q. What is the role of R&D activity in your company? R&D plays an important role in our company. As I have mentioned already before we realize already 35% of our sales with customized products. Beside these activities we always make an effort to improve our products, to develop new products according to the application needs and to www.engrreview.com

Q. What is your vision for your company? We would like to become a global specialist, provider of system solutions and trendsetter for customization in the linear world. That is our challenge every day that is what effects our strategies. We would like to be the linear think tank worldwide. Very closed to the customers developing the new product trends.

Q. What are the issues you need to address that are related to your industry? The linear motion market is driven from the idea of global standardization. We know that we have to follow that trend basically in order to keep the production costs on a competitive level but….. We follow our spirit to fit our products to customers’ needs wherever it is reasonable, we strongly believe in application engineering and to develop SOLUTIONS not only products. ENGINEERING REVIEW | JUNE 2015 | 65

AIR COMPRESSORS » BUSINESS NEWS

The recently concluded 1st IAPPL conference was a successful event. The theme of this year’s conference was “PRODAYA” (A New Beginning). There were channel partners from different parts of India to understand potential of the compressed Air Pipes. The channel Partners were delighted to be a part of this conference and given the tremendous response.

The event conducted in Mapple Emerald near Rajokri,New Delhi and was headed by Mr. Santosh Kumar and he had given the awareness on product installation and new product development. Interesting presentations were on the topics of Full Performance compressed Air Pipe Systems By Mr. Gong Yueqiang (Chairman), Market Research & Competition Activity by Mr. Kishore Kumar Kalita (RSM-West & North).

The program started with opening ceremony of warehouse by Mr. Gong Yueqiang (Chairman of the company), followed by rituals by Mr. Santosh Kumar (MD) of India Operation.

The sesion was ended with distribution of certificates with momentous to channel parteners.

The warehouse is situated in west delhi with area of 12000 sqft. And is designed well to accommodate pipes & fittings. The newly built racks with piping on the self &fittings and other accessories on different racks are placed well and been appreciated by all channel partners who participated in it.

Mr. Gong Yueqiang and Mr. Santosh Kumar has felicitated the channel parteners of south India by giving a special prize to them for booking 1st Order for Instamod . We conducted Live demo session which was headed by Mr. Tang and our Team. The channel Partners also took interest and wer happy to see this initiative.

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The Overall event was tremendously successful and every one in team of Channel Parteners were charged up. For more information Instamod Air Pipe Private Limited 709-Shahpuri Tower, C-58,Janakpuri, New Delhi-110058 Tel: .:- +91-11-49535588 E-mail: sales@airpipe.in Website: www.airpipe.in

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Trends in Power Industry & Budget Impact - A Real time overview

Mr. Harish Kumar Agarwal - CEO,

substantially impacted, as they have historically been subjected to a less exacting compliance regime. It will provide the industry to take a relook at how they are organized.

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Q. What will be the impact on Power Equipment manufacturers of the boost to Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy in this Budget? The rural electrification scheme was subsumed under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana feeder separation scheme with an allocation of R42.3 bn, is lower than last year’s allocation of R48.5 bn–but higher than actual spend of R27.4 bn. In alternate energy, a focus area of the new government, the overall target has been iterated as 175 GW by 2022. Renewable Energy allocations are expected to increase by 34% to R25 bn, however, FY15 achievement has been below par (53% lower than the budgeted capex). Of the targetted 1,75,000 MW, lion’s share of 1,00,000 MW will come from solar power, 60,000 MW from wind, 10,000 MW from biomass and the remaining 5,000 MW from small hydro projects. So, a total of 67 bn budget allocation on account of rural electrification and alternate energy will a big impact on Power Equipment manufacturers. Q. 2 “As announced by the Finance Minister, the introduction of the Goods & Services Tax (GST) regime, from April 1, 2016 will resolve most of the complicated tax issues and help boost productivity, R&D and business development for the electrical equipment industry,” How this step will benefit to the Industry? Clarity is urgently needed on expected rate regime for industry to prepare for the ultimate impact. This change would impact almost all business divisions of industries from procurement, to manufacturing, to sales and distribution. Service providers are also likely to be

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Q. 3 What is your general Opinion on Budget 2015-16? Do you find it to be trade and industry friendly? Issues in the power sector are more strategic than pecuniary at this juncture. Hence, decision at the policy level on fuel supply issues, contractual resolution for stalled projects and reviving state sector reforms will be required many of which the government has already initiated, but will take time to implement.Budgeted Plan expenditure for the power sector is expected to be higher by 11% (vs -4% in FY15) largely due to higher projected capex by PSUs. I am hopeful that unlike in previous years the government will take all steps to ensure that there is full utilisation of funds allocated. The infrastructure projects such as roads, ports, rail lines, airports and even nuclear energy, will mean a mega boost to power generation, transmission and distribution projects. Q. 4 Government’s recurrence and willpower to provide 24x7 Power to all & the announcement to set up 5 new Ultra Mega Power Projects, Do you feel that T&D Sector will get advantage and enhancement in Order Positions from the State? With an ambitious target to give 24X7 electricity to all, the government is eyeing INR 3 lakh crore worth investments in power transmission and distribution business, as it gears up to free the sector from a gridlock of fuel scarcity, regulatory clogs and other issues. Further, the announcement to set up 5 Ultra Mega Power projects is a positive step and definitely strengthens the power value chain, right from clearances to execution.Unlike expectations on higher expenditure on transmission &

distribution (T&D) infrastructure development, budgetary provision for FY16 reduced it by 21% to R14.63 billion, compared with FY15. Actual expenditure this fiscal was 10% lower than budgetary expectations. In fact, the capex for FY15 is now 4% lower than that spent in FY14, given the limited fiscal room and below par execution largely by PSUs. Overall capital expenditure is expected to increase by 11% year-on-year (y-o-y) to R614 bn in the power sector. Lower T&D capex doesn’t entail that investments are slowing. In fact, the onus of capex is shifting towards the private sector, with the government unveiling $6 bn projects later last year for competitive bidding which means T&D sector will get advantage and there will be enhancement in order position. Q. 5 What will the impact on Power Sector, especially T& D Sector in connection of Electrification, by 2020, of the remaining 20,000 villages in the country, including by off-grid solar power generation, investment in infrastructure are solid initiatives etc? By 2020, we do not expect much change from the overall electrification level of around 96 per cent, but certainly there will be intensification of electrification. Villages despite being electrified by technical definition should have an increasing number of households coming under the ambit of electricity. Q.6 “National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) objective of ensuring an annual flow of Rs 20,000 crores”? Your views please! Setting up of a National Investment and Infrastructure Fund ( NIIF) with an initial corpus of Rs.20,000 crore can be leveraged by infrastructure companies. The infrastructure finance companies can leverage extra equity from the funds and use it to erect infrastructure. www.engrreview.com

PORTFOLIO

Fast Track Digitization and conversion to LED Lighting is the order of the Day Mr. V.P. Mahendru, CEO & CMD, Eon Electric Ltd.

orn on 18th February 1933 in West Punjab, Mr. Ved Prakash Mahendru after receiving excellent school and college education, graduated from the Delhi University in the year 1952. In 1958, he promoted Eon Electric Limited for manufacturing and marketing Electrical Distribution and Safety Equipment. The Group has since been growing by leaps and bounds with its various manufacturing plants in Jalandhar (Punjab), Son`epat (Haryana), Noida (Uttar Pradesh) and in Parwanoo (Himachal Pradesh), manufacturing a wide various of Low Voltage Electrical Switchgear, Fusegear, Protection and Lighting Equipment. Mr. Mahendru is a dynamic and energetic personality well known in the business and social circles. He has been the President of Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers Association (IEEMA) for the year 2001-02; President of Rotary Club Jalandhar; President of Northern India Switchgear Manufacturers Association (NISMA); President of Federation of Engineering Industries of India (FEII) and others. He has also participated and led number of delegations of industrialists and exporters to Russia, Europe, Middle East including Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, etc.; African countries including South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, etc.; Australia and New Zealand for export promotion and technology tie-ups. He is also member of the Governing Body of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS/ISI) contributing to the strategic policies for formulation and implementation of Indian Standards for various electrical and electronic equipment. He is also executive member of various policy-making bodies of Government of India, including the Central Consumer Protection Council of India, National Productivity Council, etc.

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The ‘Digital India’ campaign has enthused the Indian industry and the people of India at large. It is critical however that the Government has to lay down a clear road map and time schedule to implement these policies. “The Narendra Modi Government’s first year in office has indeed been very exciting and encouraging, since it has drawn a progressive agenda backed by bold, practical and convincing proposals. The Centre’s move to encourage manufacturing in the country to create thousands of new jobs in almost every arena of industrial activities through its ‘Make in India’ programme and its efforts to boost nationwide digital connectivity. The ‘Digital India’ campaign has enthused the Indian industry and the people of India at large. It is critical however that the Government has to lay down a clear road map and time schedule to implement these policies. In fact in the past, proper and timely implementation of even well thought of initiatives has been a weakness of previous governments, as a result of which many good initiatives started with a good vision and direction seldom saw the light of the day and consequent benefits to the public were lost. We are hopeful that the NDA Government will fulfill most of its promises in the coming years before long.” About Eon Electric Limited (Formerly known as Indo Asian Fusegear Limited):EON Electric (earlier known as Indo Asian Fusegear Ltd) ever since its inception nearly 50 years has been deeply committed to development of new products and technology 72 | JUNE 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

for saving power and making use of power safe for all consumer. This is how Indo Asian Switchgear, Indo Kopp MCBs, Indo Asian CFLs have served the power users and the nation in, saving Energy and developing, delivering safe and energy efficient power equipment. It is a listed company. Eon specializes in the manufacture of a wide variety of electrical equipment including Lighting products, Wires and Cables, Wiring Accessories etc. at its various state-of-theart plants in Northern India. The company has now included energy efficient LED Lamps, energy efficient Fans, high tech Li-ion Batteries and Home Automation and Switching Devices to its product portfolio. With its presence in markets across India, the company is today synonymous with high quality products for electrical distribution, energy conservation and high efficiency lighting equipment in India, and overseas. Company is listed on Mumbai stock exchange and National stock exchange.

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POWER » BUSINESS NEWS

C&S Electric Powers DTC Bus Depots in DELHI with Solar Power

&S Electric has successfully, designed, supplied, installed, tested & commissioned grid connected rooftop Solar PV Power plants at DTC Bus depot rooftops at Hari Nagar, Wazirpur, & BBM having aggregate capacity of 347Kwp. The grid connected rooftop Solar PV power plants have been commissioned one month ahead of the contractual date of commissioning adhering to the world class standards. High efficiency PV Modules of 310 Wp capacity have been used along with high efficiency string inverters making it the first installation in North to deploy 310 Wp PV Modules. Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (DSIIDC) had awarded the turnkey EPC contract to C&S Electric for powering the DTC Bus Depots with Solar Power.

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Socomec Strengthens Its Market Leading Position Launching three new UPS solutions for the Indian market

ocomec, French based MNC company further strengthens its market-leading position with the launch of three new UPS solutions MODULYS GP, ITYS PRO and ITYS E for the Indian market. The new product ranges will add in to existing wide range of products and targets Data centre, IT, Service sector, Infrastructure, healthcare, light industrial applications. The group continues to invest strongly for innovation and technology leadership for bringing high quality products in the market. It has in-depth understanding of the market dynamics and provides solutions that are adapted to customer requirements and fully in keeping with international standards. Addressing the media persons at the event, Mr. Sushil Virmani, Managing Director,

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Socomec Innovative Power Solutions said, “As we know today world where the pace of business constantly accelerates, the customers are looking for dynamic infrastructure that aligns business and IT asset to support overall business goals. They would need scalable, flexible, cost effective, lesser footprint, efficient and reliable solutions. The equipment installers require solutions that are easy to order and operate with minimal effort and time. As our specialists are in constant touch with the customers to sense their demand evolution, we are able to bring the solutions with the effort of our R&D team that meets our customer requirements. We are excited to launch these new solutions that will further strengthen our product portfolio

and our market position”. Founded in 1922, SOCOMEC is an industrial group with a workforce of over 3000 people around the world in 21 subsidiaries. Our core business: the availability, control and safety of low voltage electrical networks… with increased focus on our customers’ power performance. In 2014, SOCOMEC posted turnover of 427 million euros.

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Ideas that Impact India “I have always been passionate about the environment and wanted to create a positive environmental impact, particularly as I am deeply concerned that India will be badly hit by climate change. I also wanted to promote a culture of thinking for oneself and crafting original solutions. It’s A.T.E. way to work on social goals through business. I believe we will create sustainable stakeholder value and will help society”, said Mr Anuj Bhagwati, the head of the A.T.E. group, which succinctly underscores A.T.E.’s commitment to “invent in India”.

or 75 years, A.T.E. has been working on achieving social goals through business. And over these 75 years, A.T.E. has grown into a successful, multidimensional engineering group. A.T.E. was founded as a part of India’s freedom movement. The idea – to sell high quality German textile machinery in India to challenge the prevailing British monopoly in the field. This endeavour helped in the modernisation and growth of the Indian textile industry, which now holds a strong position in the world. A.T.E. today is recognised as a leader in textile engineering in India, offering end to end solutions across the textile value chain. A.T.E. also diversified into the fields of flow technology and print and packaging equipment in the 1970s, thus building-up expertise in diverse fields. In the 2000s, a new generation of management took over the reins at A.T.E. The strategies going forward was to build on the businesses A.T.E

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had been in, but also go further in achieving social objectives. Well before “green” became a buzzword, A.T.E. decided to build up environmental businesses. Moreover, A.T.E. thought it right to “invent in India”, and set about creating original and sustainable products and solutions. And so, in 2006, A.T.E. started developing products based on Machine-to-Machine (M2M) technology. Since then, A.T.E. has also developed technologies and deployed products in wastewater treatment, eco-friendly cooling solutions, and energy efficiency solutions. So, A.T.E. encompasses three essential elements of life: Air, waTer, and Energy. Here is an overview of A.T.E.’s businesses in the environmental space: Next generation cooling solutions Fresh air can work wonders. A growing number of studies in the education, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors have shown increased productivity and with healthy fresher air. If fresh air can work wonders, fresh cool air in hot climates is even better. That is precisely what HMX, a part of the A.T.E. group, does with its unique, patented technology. It provides fresh cooled air for the industrial and commercial sectors that not only ensures people comfort and thereby enhances productivity, but also be

used to improve process efficiency. And HMX’s solutions can do this without the heavy power used by air conditioners, so they’re environment friendly with an affordable lifecycle cost! At the heart of all HMX products is the DAMA (Dry Air Moist Air) – a patented heat exchanger (US and Australian patents received). It’s a cross flow plate type sensible heat exchanger built out of an engineering polymer, which provides a non-corrosive, non-biodegradable, and anti-bacterial substrate, and has an efficiency of more than 80%. HMX products minimise the use of refrigerants and energy intensive compressors to supply cool air, using the following configurations to supply fresh, clean and cool air for different applications: • Only Indirect Evaporative Cooling

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HMX-PCU-F

Continued from page no.80 (IEC) • Combination of Indirect and Direct Evaporative Cooling (IDEC) • Combination of indirect evaporative cooling and cooling coils (DX or chilled water) HMX products comprise of two broad product families – HMX-Ambiator, and pre-cooling fresh air units. All HMX’s products improve indoor air quality inside factory sheds, office buildings, and education and healthcare facilities. HMX has many installations covering the industrial and commercial segments and has a rapidly growing installed base. With more than 20 million CFM spread over 4 million+ square feet in India, HMX has the world’s largest installed base of indirect evaporative cooling. More and more large corporates and multinationals from across segments such as automobiles, engineering, food and beverage, etc., are turning to HMX for innovative cooling solutions to increase the satisfaction of their workforce, and for improving the process comfort. The growing list of satisfied customers of 82 | JUNE 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

HMX includes progressive companies such as ABB, Bilcare, Bosch, Coca Cola, Dabur, Forbes Marshall, GE, HAL, Himalaya, Honeywell, ICRISAT, ITC, Lupin, NRB, SKF, Suzlon, Syntel, Taj Hotels, Tata Motors, TVS, Victor Reinz, VW, Wipro, etc. HMX is thus redefining cooling – uniquely, providing both energy efficiency and fresh air. World class wastewater treatment solutions The water situation in India is causing increasing concern, as our growing population, industrialization and climate change are all exerting increasing pressure on our water resources. Water quality is also a major concern for India. Proper treatment of waste water to enable compromise free recycling or discharge is essential to human health, agricultural productivity, and

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long term economic growth. A.T.E.’s entry into wastewater treatment is based on its experience that wastewater is the best source of water. Recycling wastewater can go a long way in mitigating the water crisis, if modern treatment technology is optimally leveraged. A science based approach is the cornerstone of A.T.E.’s wastewater treatment venture. A.T.E. Envirotech Private Limited offers comprehensive, innovative and cost-effective wastewater treatment and recycling solutions, including zero liquid discharge. The company undertakes turnkey projects as well as upgrades existing plants through value added products. With a team of highly experienced professionals and with its own R&D lab, the company has built-up strong capabilities in wastewater management. As a result of continuous process development, A.T.E. Envirotech has introduced several innovations in the field. The ‘AAA’ (air floatation, anaerobic, aerobic) technology is a highly successful innovation from A.T.E. that enhances biological treatment efficiency and minimizes sludge generation. The company has also introduced AVR (Anaerobic Venturi Reactor) based biomethanation plants that can handle difficult to treat effluents. To overcome the challenge faced by the API (Active Pharma Ingredients) industry in treating their wastewater, A.T.E. has also developed a highly successful solution for API wastewater treatment using anaerobic + aerobic biological treatment. The wastewater treatment project from A.T.E. is also packaged with ‘EnviroCola’, a customized online assistance system that will provide all the information needed about the ETP, which can be accessed anytime, anywhere. A.T.E. Envirotech works across industry verticals like textiles, dairy, sugar, pharmaceuticals,

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Continued from page no.82 petrochemical, chemical, healthcare, food-processing and building segment. The company has already executed over 200 projects in India and other countries that include USA, Zambia, Philippines, Ethiopia, Malaysia and Indonesia, while many more projects are underway. It has built a strong base of highly satisfied customers, many of which have placed repeat orders. Some of the well-known names in the industry such as Chitale Dairy, Godavari Biorefineries, Renuka Sugar, Torrent Pharma, Cipla, Jeyavishnu Textile Processors, Indo Rama, Larsen & Toubro, VatechWabag, Tata Steel, Voltas, Municipal Corporations of Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Delhi, etc., are customers of A.T.E. Envirotech. The company also partners with Huber of Germany for special wastewater treatment projects. With over 33,000

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installations word-wide and presence across about 60 countries, Huber is a world’s leading company in the field of water, wastewater and sludge treatment. Huber’s main thrust in India is the municipal segment as well as industrial effluent treatment. Efficient pumping solutions for water management Efficient water management is integral to water conservation. A.T.E. has over 3 decades of expertise in flow technology. It now offers a wide range of highly efficient pumps that includes well known global brands like ABS, Yamada, Iwaki, along with A.T.E.’s own brand of TeraFlow pumps and BoostStar HyP systems. TeraFlow vertical multi-stage stainless steel centrifugal pumps are designed and engineered to deliver the best possible hydraulic efficiency in diverse applications such as water supply in industrial and commercial establishments, industrial washing plants, water treatment plants, etc. The in-line design of the TeraFlow pump makes it compact and easy for installation. TeraFlow pumps are equipped with mechanical shaft seals of detachable cartridge type for easy maintenance. The TFVI and TFVL series of TeraFlow pumps are standardized pumps made of all stainless steel 304/316 construction. A.T.E. BoostStar Hydropneumatic (HyP) systems are engineered using the most stringent quality and testing standards. At the heart of BoostStar HyP systems are A.T.E.’s TeraFlow centrifugal pumps and instrumentation

& control systems made of the best components. The scalable design of the BoostStar HyP systems enable a variety of configurations, ranging from fixed speed systems to advanced and fully automated variable speed systems. The BoostStar HyP systems are available in a wide-range of configurations of pumps (vertical, horizontal, submersible), and with varying levels of automation and intelligence and are designed for the lowest total cost of ownership.Here again, A.T.E. serves across the industry verticals such as textile, pharmaceutical, chemical, etc., and for a variety of applications. Once again, A.T.E. has built a strong base of satisfied customers with excellent application know-how, high quality products, and excellent after-salesservice support. Energy Efficiency Energy is the third leg of the A.T.E.’s clean technology platform. Energy efficiency and renewable energy are the key approaches to reduce our demand for such carbon intensive fossil fuels. A.T.E. started its exploration of the renewable energy segment in 2008. Building on solid technical fundamentals and through continuous R&D, A.T.E. has developed a solar concentrator – a proven Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) system that provides low-cost solar energy for various

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CST system enabled community cooking

Continued from page no.84 applications. A.T.E. has so far supplied solar concentrators to commercial laundries and community cooking applications in Maharashtra and Goa. Both sectors need hot water and steam. After careful study of customer needs and usage pattern, the solar concentrator was integrated with an optimized hot water system. This solution was designed and implemented with a user friendly interface that can be operated by an unskilled person (anybody who can operate an ATM or smart phone can operate this system). Customers are highly happy with the solutions provided with numerous benefits ranging from improvement in profitability, ease of operation, worker comfort, besides huge environmental benefits. IoT based Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Solutions M2M or remote monitoring based on the IoT (Internet of Things) is now recognised as a potent tool for operations and management effectiveness. This is a natural progression in the connected world, where devices connect to each other, generate and transmit reports. Tracking, measurement, and communication are critical aspects of efficient asset management – efficiency both in terms of product performance and resource consumption. This is an important dimension of any sustainability programme. The IoT technology adoption is growing at a mindboggling pace and it is estimated by Gartner that the IoT installed base will grow to 26 billion 86 | JUNE 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

Information on any device, anytime, anywhere

by 2020. A.T.E. anticipated this need and the potential many years back and has been relentlessly building-up its capabilities in this domain. Today EcoAxis, a business unit of A.T.E., provides a unique value proposition to its customers with its well proven products and solutions. EcoAxis’s IoT based M2M technology enables continuous remote monitoring of industrial plant and equipment as well as energy and environmental resources. This system – called SUPERAxisTM – consists of electronic hardware & software connectors for logging data from machines, instruments and sensors. Using cloud-based computing, it delivers analytics and alerts in the form of reports, dashboards, emails and SMS - anywhere, anytime and on any device. EcoAxis has executed a large number of prestigious projects, which includes remote monitoring of Thermax absorption chillers, a CEO dashboard for Somaiya Biorefineries, thermal power plant monitoring for KSK Energy Ventures, etc. SUPERAxisTM

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has been implemented for complete plant monitoring like textile process houses, power plants, printing & packaging units, sugar complexes, etc. as well as for utility equipment like boilers, heaters, chillers, compressors, gasifiers, cooling towers, DG sets, and water, waste water treatment plants, etc. The solution has benefited end users in improving production, productivity, and availability, reducing losses, as well as effectively managing energy & resource utilization and improving plant maintenance. OEMs and O&M service providers have packaged EcoAxis’ remote monitoring solution to monitor their installed base of equipment for improving service revenue and service processes, reducing warranty costs, and field validation of their product / technology designs. No wonder, EcoAxis so far analysed over 5 trillion data points, which is growing at a 1.25 trillion data points every year. Thus, EcoAxis has established itself as a pioneer in the IoT space. A.T.E. committed to sustainable growth A.T.E. has taken several steps within the group to promote sustainability and demonstrate its theme of “Partnering people and the planet”. A.T.E.’s new facilities in Ahmedabad and Pune encapsulate many environment-friendly features and are built to be LEED compliant. A series of sustainability initiatives have been integrated as a part of the everyday work practices in the A.T.E. group companies. A.T.E.’s foray into clean technology businesses stems out of understanding of, and commitment to sustainability. With the deep domain knowledge the group has gained over the years, A.T.E. believes that its products and solutions will contribute to sustainable growth in India. For more information Web: www.ategroup.com / www.ateindia.com www.engrreview.com

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BoostStar Hydro-Pneumatic System Meeting water flow challenges head on!

atering to the growing demand of effective water management in the building segment, A.T.E. Enterprises Private Limited offers a comprehensive range of products and solutions for efficient handling of water. Efficient water flow management in conditions of varying water pressure and fluctuating demand has always been a challenge. It is an even greater challenge to manage flow while optimising energy consumption. Amongst a host of systems that are currently available in the market, the ‘BoostStar’ hydro-pneumatic (HyP) pressure boosting system from A.T.E. scores high as it combines efficient water management with optimum energy consumption. ‘BoostStar’ is designed and engineered to manage the water flow in industrial applications, high-rise apartments, townships, bungalows / villas, commercial buildings such as malls, hotels and office buildings. What is unique about BoostStar is that it provides the highest level of intelligence and automation. It has the most advanced in-built features such as configurable time-of-day and day-of-week demand patterns, pumps auto-cascading for prolonged pump durability, Q/H runtime graphs, advanced protection, data and fault logging, BMS connectivity and remote alerts & notifications via SMS. A.T.E. BoostStar HyP systems are engineered to meet industry standard quality and testing norms. At the heart of the BoostStar HyP systems are best in class centrifugal pumps, instrumentation and control systems built using the best of the components. The scalable design of the BoostStar HyP systems enables a variety of

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configurations, ranging from basic fixed speed systems to advanced fully automated variable speed systems. The BoostStar HyP systems are available in wide-range vertical and horizontal configurations of pumps, frame (MS/SS316) and are also designed for the lowest total cost of ownership over the product life. A.T.E. BoostStar HyP systems available for buildings are: RCC stage • HyP systems for concrete curing Building completion stage • HyP pressure boosting systems for flushing & domestic water • Hot water circulation pumps • Water transfer and overhead tank (OHT) filling pumps The BoostStar HyP system is emerging as a preferred choice for many leading contractors, architects, consultants, facility managers, etc., not only because of its rich features and proven performance, but also because it comes from A.T.E., a synonym for quality, reliability and service. A.T.E., which has introduced the BoostStar HyP system, has over 3 decades of experience in the field of flow technology. With a strong legacy of over 75 years, A.T.E. is a diversified engineering group with business interests in textile engineering, flow technology, print and packaging equipment, machine-to-machine solutions, cooling, wastewater treatment, energy efficiency solution and value enhancing systems. For more information flowtech@ateindia.com www.engrreview.com

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The infrastructure equation There is a strong case for pharmaceutical companies outsourcing their infrastructure processes and concentrating on their core competency areas.

here are few industries that are as competitive as the pharmaceutical industry. It is not just about cutting edge research and development, but about trying to stay profitable in a sector where cost competitiveness is very high. With mounting pressures on margins, increasing competition, pharma companies are looking at cutting costs wherever they can. Outsourcing has come as a blessing for the sector. Also, a number of non-core processes, such as R&D, product development and clinical studies can be given to companies that excel in them. To control costs several pharma companies outsource the manufacturing and packaging to contract manufacturing organisations (CMOs). They also outsource functions such as supply and management of utilities, distribution, health management, HR and IT. Like any other partnership, this too needs to be built on absolute trust. Infrastructure processes may not be the core area of a pharma company, but the design and construction of manufacturing plants and clean rooms have a direct impact on the company’s bottomline. Any safety and sustainability glitch not only means putting the lives of the workers at risk, but also that quality of the medicines gets affected. There are several aspects to infrastructure processes – construction of manufacturing and packaging plants and clean rooms, quality control in laboratories and production supply chain management, managing waste and warehousing, as well as IT and communications. Apart from this, the design of these areas should be such that it leaves scope for scalability, caters to the project flow of the industry and responds 94 | JUNE 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

to the current market requirements. Highest quality standards are required for these functions, and thus a pharma company should look for an outsourcing partner that not only has experience but also the proactive outlook of today’s environment. The construction of the plant itself is a humongous task, involving complex engineering and procurement processes. However, it isn’t just about the engineering process when it comes to infrastructure. It also falls on the outsourcing partner to choose a site that is not only well-connected, but is in a state that is industry-friendly. Additionally, it should be placed in a location that is safe from wind and water, has a healthy groundwater table, and can manage waste efficiently without impacting the environment. There is also a question of complying with regulatory standards and pharma companies should choose partners who don’t cut costs when it comes to the integrity of the project. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) should be non-negotiable for these firms. According to the World Health Organisation, GMPs is “a system for ensuring that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards. It is designed to minimize the risks involved in any pharmaceutical production that cannot be eliminated through testing the final product.” GMPs lay down the basic requirements that a pharma company needs to meet to ensure that its products are not just of high quality but don’t pose any risk to the consumer. These GMPs are overseen by regulatory bodies in most countries. GMPs are a reference point for pharma companies to choose

a partner when it comes to outsourcing their infrastructure process. As mentioned earlier, the binding factor that brings together a pharma company and an outsourcing partner is trust. Apart from that, it is important that the firm which is taking care of the infrastructure process looks at the alliance as a stakeholder in the business and its success. Many a times, the outsourcing companies behave like a vendor and act hard to get once they get the contract. It is not only detrimental to the growth of the pharma company, the outsourcing company too miss out on a chance to become a part of a success story. Thus, while pharma companies conduct their own R&D, it is important for outsourcing companies to conduct R&D in their own competency area, namely infrastructure processes. This will not only help them improve their own productivity, but also give them a chance to stand out in the crowd. Often, innovative measures employed by these companies lead to better costing, the benefits of which are passed on to a happy customer – the pharma company in this case. To conclude, while pharma companies outsource research processes, clinical studies, and product development to contract research organisations (CROs), and engage with CMOs to manufacture & package drugs, it is now time for them to look at the options of outsourcing infrastructure processes, too. Not only will this result in cost saving, but will also help the pharma company concentrate more on its core competency and leave the non-core areas to be taken care of by the professionals in the field. Web: www.safexpress.com www.engrreview.com

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First “2015 TongJi-HARTING Technology Innovation Contest”: Mid-term review successful

Volunteer Certificates of First “2015 TongJiHARTING Technology Innovation Contest” Opening Ceremony

he mid-term review of thesis for the first “2015 Tongji-HARTING Technology Innovation Contest” and volunteer certificates awarding ceremony was now held at Tongji University. Mr. Andreas Nass, Global R&D Installation Director of HARTING Electric GmbH & Co. KG, Mr. Johnson Chen, Product Application Manager of HARTING Asia, Ms. Diana Wang, HR Manager of HARTING China hosted the mid-term review with other judges. On behalf of HARTING, Mr. Andreas Nass awarded certificates to the volunteers who supported fair duty

A student illustrated her idea to the judges at HARTING stall at electronica as well as TongJi-HARTING contest opening ceremony in March. 19 groups submitted thesis and made presentation to illustrate their topics during the mid-term review, among all, 7 groups will create models in the next three months. All of them are well prepared and presented their idea in fluent English. Some groups even brought proto model for judges’ review. Most of their topics are very practical that aim to tackle the problems in nowadays railway/ metro system, such as Dynamic Acceleration Measurement of Rail Vehicle, The Reasonable Redistribution of Passengers in Public Railway Transportation System etc. After the students’ presentation, Mr. Andreas Nass concluded “all the topics are very interesting; it is difficult to choose which one is the best”. In order to improve the understanding about HARTING components, Mr. Andreas Nass also gave training on applications. In early

Mr. Andreas Nass gave training on HARTING applications to students 2014, Tongji and HARTING signed MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) of the cooperation to research and develop innovative and advanced railway technologies. As a part of HARTING Scholarship, we also provide summer vacation internship to Tongji students, there are nearly 20 students attended interview on the same day, qualified candidates will start their internship at different HARTING local subsidiaries from this summer holiday.

Mr. Johnson Chen and Ms. Diana Wang interviewed intern students

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A student demonstrated the proto model to the judges

Final contest result will be revealed in early September after summer holiday. We wish them all the success in the project. For more information Web: www.HARTING.in www.engrreview.com

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Rollon extends the curviline family’s

application range with two new versions: Carbon steel with hardened raceways & stainless steel Aisi 316L

urviline is the family of linear curved rails with either constant or variable radius proposed by Rollon in the extensive portfolio of Linear Line solutions. This product family features the possibility of creating rails with any curvature radius, starting from a minimum radius of 120 mm. “Product customisation has always been a key factor of Rollon’s offer,” says Andrea Tosi, Technical Director of the Italian multinational with head office based in Vimercate (MB), “the result of our Technical Department’s expertise in finding dedicated solutions for every application required by the

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client.”Curviline is a rail with bearings that perfectly concretises the concepts of customisation and versatility. Unlike similar products with a fixed radius range, Rollon offers customers the Technical Department’s services to create a totally custom-made solution, from the curvature radius to the holes on the rail, even in a single piece. The rails are available in two widths (16.5 and 23 mm), and can be adjusted into any profile by alternating curved and straight sections. Every section has a maximum length

Rollon has introduced two new versions of the Curviline rail for difficult premises presenting specific needs in terms of loading capacity, duration and resistance to challenging environmental conditions and vibrations, ranging from the food industry to medical devices and the railway sector.

of 3,240 mm but can be easily linked to produce rails of any length to meet customer requirements. For each curved and straight version, Rollon has designed a dedicated slider that can perfectly follow the path, maintaining constant preload with speeds that can reach 1.5 m/s depending on the applications. Finally, the curved rail developed by Rollon is distinguished by compatibility for uses that envisage both axial and radial loads, depending on the installation and position of the rail itself. Curviline rails are intended for special applications, ranging from the movement of protective guards or other accessory parts present on machine tools to toilet doors on trains, from medical devices for opticians and dental technicians to film shooting trolleys.

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New versions: hardened raceways and stainless steel Rollon has recently enriched the Curviline family with two new versions of the rail, specifically one made of stainless steel and one presenting hardened raceways. The original version of the Curviline rail is made of carbon steel C43 and the raceways are not hardened. This rail has met with remarkable success that has generated requests for its application in various sectors, especially in difficult, highly challenging environments presenting specific hygiene and anti-corrosion requirements, such as the food and medical devices industries. By maintaining the same performance standards as the original rail, Rollon has created a new corrosion-resistant version by using the high performance steel AISI 316L. “AISI 316L steel is the strong point of the latest Curviline rail as it ensures corrosion-resistance standards that are clearly higher than products marketed by the competition,” says Tosi. To ensure high performance and optimise the product’s visual effect in corrosive environments, after processing, the rails are decontaminated with pickling and passivation to remove all processing residue that would unavoidably undergo oxidation. AISI 316L steel is naturally used both for rails and sliders. The second novelty proposed by Rollon is Curviline with hardened raceways that respond to the dual goal of ensuring higher loading capacity and longer duration, and of managing configurations that include multiple sliders. The hardened version also offers greater resistance to vibrations in the most extreme applications. The main targets of the new rail are the packaging industry and the railway sector, the former in terms of duration and loading capacity, the latter especially for the strong incidence of vibrations. The main challenge for Rollon designers was to define the right degree of hardening depth in order to adequately harden the raceways while maintaining the necessary flexibility for the next bend of the rail. In the version with hardened raceways, the Curviline

rail can have a minimum curvature radius of 300 mm (for section 01 from 16.5 mm) or 400 mm (for section 05 from 23 mm).

Targeted solutions The new versions of the Curviline rail further consolidate Rollon’s position in specific linear movement niches, which require rails that are resistant to both corrosion and vibrations, and that are extremely flexible and able to manage misalignments of several millimetres. A typical example is the work site where Rollon rails are used for all accessory movements, ranging from the hatch to the screen, from the top closure to the scuttle. Considering an entirely different sector, the underfloor of railway carriages is characterised by strong vibrations and corrosion, dirt and extreme temperature changes, situations in which Rollon rails are highly demanded and effective. “We have applied the same approach to the most diverse industrial sectors and found that our rails can solve serious problems in many environments,” says Andrea Tosi. “The latest versions of the Curviline rail are the final piece of the diversification and customisation strategy promoted by Rollon. We have conveyed a decisive thrust with the recent acquisition of Tecno Center, which was finalised last January.”

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Red Lion Unveils Next Wave of Compact NT24k Gigabit Ethernet Industrial Switches Over 100 Mixed Copper, Fiber, SFP and PoE+ Configurations Provide Full Range of Connectivity Options

Red Lion’s newest models include:

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• NT24k-FX: switches with 8 all-Gigabit copper and 2, 3, 4 or 6 100Base fiber ports that are available with SC or ST connectors in multimode or singlemode • NT24k-GX: switches with 8 all-Gigabit copper with 2, 3, 4 or 6 Gigabit fiber ports that are available with SC connectors in multimode or singlemode • NT24k-DM4: switches with 8 all-Gigabit copper ports with 4 SFP expansion slots for optional 100Base or Gigabit SFP transceivers Available with optional PoE+ support, each switch accepts redundant 22-49 VDC power input and offers a step-up power boost circuit to eliminate the need for a standalone 48 VDC power supply. In addition, Red Lion’s new

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PoE+ switches provide up to 240 Watts PoE output power (30 Watts per Gigabit copper port) to reliably support applications such as security cameras, panel displays and wireless access points. “Industrial customers are demanding fiber optic and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity options to meet the requirements of high bandwidth applications and high-EMF environments. Our newest wave of compact NT24k fiber models – one of the broadest lines of rugged fiber and PoE+ switches on the market – addresses this need,” said Diane Davis, director of product management at Red Lion Controls. “Customers now have access to a future-proof switch solution that addresses industrial requirements from the network edge to the core.” The new compact NT24k switches build on Red Lion’s recent addition of Gigabit and PoE+ compact DINrail mountable copper switches to its award-winning modular and rackmount platform. With a hardened metal housing, each NT24k switch provides industry-leading shock (200 g) and vibration (50 g) tolerance coupled with up to a -40° to 85°C operating temperature range to ensure optimal network performance in the harshest industrial environments. Red Lion’s rugged NT24k platform offers a full set of management features and advanced security to ease network deployment with key functionality that includes Jumbo Frame support, SD card and XML configuration backup and restore, auto-IGMP configuration, Ethernet/IP™ with CIP™ messaging, N-Ring™ and N-Link™ ring technology with ultra-fast (30 ms) recovery, N-View™ monitoring technology, event logging, SNTP and IEEE 802.1x with RADIUS remote server authentication. NT24k switches are UL Class 1, Division

2 Listed for use in hazardous and ordinary locations and are ABS type certified for shipboard applications. These approvals help ensure reliable operation across alternative energy, oil and gas, water/wastewater, maritime, transportation, intelligent traffic applications and factory automation applications. For more information and specifications, visit www.redlion.net/NT24k.

About Red Lion Controls As the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, Red Lion has been delivering innovative solutions for over forty years. Our automation, Ethernet and cellular M2M technology enables companies worldwide to gain real-time data visibility that drives productivity. Product brands include Red Lion, N-Tron and Sixnet. With headquarters in York, Pennsylvania, the company has offices across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. Red Lion is part of Spectris plc, the productivity-enhancing instrumentation and controls company. For more information, please visit www.redlion.net. ©2015 Red Lion Controls, Inc. All rights reserved. Red Lion, the Red Lion logo, N-Tron and Sixnet are registered trademarks and NT24k, N-Link, N-Ring and N-View are trademarks of Red Lion Controls, Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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Handle drives or motion profiles for any network with Anybus CompactCom HMS Industrial Networks now presents a new solution for handling profiles - mainly targeting drives and motion applications. The extension to the new Anybus CompactCom 40-series enables drives manufacturers to comply with common profile specifications such as PROFIdrive, EtherCAT DS402, and transparent DS402 on other networks.

rends such as Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) mean that more and more industrial devices are getting connected to industrial networks. This is especially true when it comes to drives or inverters which are the most networked devices of all – 3.5 million inverters and 800,000 servo drives are expected to be networked during 2015. But developing and maintaining connectivity to different networks is both time-consuming and resource-demanding – especially if you want to comply to drive and motion profiles for several networks. Now, by integrating support for Anybus CompactCom into a drive, device manufacturers will be able to offer wide fieldbus and industrial Ethernet connectivity along with integrated profile support to their customers - all through one, single development project. Multi-network connectivity with profiles for drives – How it works Different networks have different standards for how to communicate with a drive (for example, to tell the drive to operate at a certain speed). These so called “drive profiles” or “motion profiles” are supported by the Anybus concept through a Profile Driver Package — a software stack which is implemented into the drive during development. The ready-made source code from HMS can be quickly integrated into the processor of any drive. Consequently, the profile-specific data is not actually “translated” inside the Anybus CompactCom. Rather, it passes through the module’s transparent channel unchanged and the conversion

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help as a packaged service for drives manufacturers.

What is Anybus CompactCom? Anybus CompactCom is a series of communication products which are integrated into an industrial device to offer connectivity to different industrial networks. CompactCom comes in chip, brick or module format, allowing the user to choose level of integration. is done in the drive utilizing HMS’ Profile Driver Package. The DS402-based Profile Driver can be used to handle any CAN-based profile – not just drives and motion profiles – on any network. For example: • EtherNet/IP: Transparent DS402 • EtherCAT: DS402, SEMI, Encoder • PROFINET/PROFIBUS: PROFIdrive

The fast track to network connectivity for drives The Anybus CompactCom 40-series enables drives manufacturers to comply with the demands from all major networks, even for demanding high-performance standards such as EtherCAT or PROFINET 2.31. The 40-series is especially designed for demanding applications requiring low latency and high data throughput. (Process data latency is lower than 15μs and 1500 bytes of process data can be transferred in each direction). The 40-series products are pre-certified for network conformance by all the major network organizations which substantially speeds up testing and compliance. HMS also offers implementation

HMS Industrial Networks HMS Industrial Networks is the leading independent supplier of products for industrial communication including remote management. HMS develops and manufactures solutions for connecting automation devices and systems to industrialnetworks under the Netbiter, Anybus and IXXAT brands. Development and manufacturing take place at the headquarters in Halmstad, Sweden and in Weingarten, Germany. Local sales and support are handled by branch offices in China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, UK, and USA. HMS employs over 350 people and reported sales of 57 million EUR in 2013. HMS is listed on the NASDAQ OMX in Stockholm.

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Geissel India – German quality produced in India

eissel India is an established name in India as a supplier of cable glands and electrical wiring accessories since many years. The 100% German owned & family run Company since 1920, manufactures goods as per exacting German standards and has created a niche for itself in the Indian electrical market with its International Class Products. The “Geissel” brand of cable glands is well known and accepted worldwide. Products include cable glands in brass, polyamide and stainless steel S.S 303(1.4305) & S.S. 316 TI (1.4571) – according to RoHS standards, in IP 54, IP 68 and EMC - upto cable dia of 116 mm with all kinds of threads, i.e. Pg, metric and inch. Other products are plugs, reducers, enlargements, lock nuts, etc. Three recently introduced products from the Geissel stable have created an impact in the Indian electrical market: Double compression cable glands, Conduits and Conduit glands. Double Compression cable glands: The first of its kind in the Indian market with IP 68 and only three sizes to suit cable dia from 12 – 34 mm. Introduced just over a year ago, discerning customers have praised the product for its design, easy application and convenience of only three sizes. Designed and engineered in Germany, but

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manufactured in India, customers of International repute are finding many advantages in using these glands over others. Conduits & Conduit glands: The conduits are available in galvanized steel as well as PVC coating on galvanized steel

in grey and black colours. Complementing them are the conduit glands which fit the conduits perfectly. The design and application is simple and customers get a one-stop solution to their needs for conduits and the ease in fitting them. Geissel has also achieved success in their EMC glands. Available in brass with nickel plating in metric as well as Pg threads, these glands are very userfriendly. Customers of international repute have appreciated this simple but effective design. To promote and exhibit its products, Geissel has taken part in numerous exhibitions since the past six years, in India and abroad. Geissel India’s USP is the availability of all products ex-stock from their factory in Pune. For more information: Website: www.geissel.com

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Build Differentiated Machines, Faster, with Help from the Kollmorgen Developer Network KDN is an online knowledgebase that helps OEMs spend less time troubleshooting and more time developing superior performing machines

ollmorgen introduces the Kollmorgen Developer Network (KDN). Located at http://www. kollmorgen.com/kdn , KDN is an interactive knowledge base where Kollmorgen customers can learn from one another, receive expert advice from Kollmorgen application engineers and customer support staff, and delve into rich technical information with just a few clicks. “KDN was developed to help machine designers spend less time

troubleshooting and more time building awesome machines that differentiate them from their competition,” says Mark Duckwitz, Technical Communications Manager. “This online community is an interactive resource where OEMs can ask questions and quickly get answers, provide insights to other Kollmorgen

customers, review sample projects, readily access the latest Kollmorgen firmware, software and technical documentation and suggest future product features. Customers who register can also create a personalized content area that will help save even more time and focus resources by bringing together their most frequently accessed content in a single area.” KDN content focuses on AKD® servo drives series, AKD® BASIC drives, AKD® PDMM, Kollmorgen Automation Suite™ (KAS), and Kollmorgen servo motors. The site also provides information and support for Kollmorgen legacy products.

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Noncontact temperature measurement in heat treatment processes Raytek and Ircon at METEC-THERMPROCESS 2015

t this year’s METEC-THERMPROCESS exhibition, infrared temperature measurement experts Raytek and Ircon (Hall 9, Stand B73) will present their comprehensive pyrometer program for the metal working industry. By detecting infrared radiation from a distance to determine an object’s temperature, pyrometers reliably monitor products and processes with temperatures up to 3,000 °C. Exhibition highlights range from robust handheld devices to fixed pyrometers with rugged accessories, from OEM sensors with record-setting compact dimensions to highly precise thermal imaging systems. The team will be happy to advise visitors on the best way to tackle their particular application. Raytek and Ircon provide capable solutions for all scenarios involving digital or analog signals and automation environments featuring a variety of different fieldbuses or Industrial Ethernet protocols. The latest addition to the product family, Raynger® 3i Plus handheld infrared thermometers are designed for highly demanding hot environments, measuring temperatures up to 3,000 °C. A high optical resolution allows for accurate temperature readings from longer distances. A heat-resistant “Red Nose” warning detector ensures operator safety and efficiency. Dual laser and scope sighting, visible even against red-hot backgrounds, make this infrared thermometer a perfect choice for primary and secondary metals processes. A wide range of spot pyrometers for fixed installation includes one and two-color (ratio) pyrometers as well as fiber-optic models suitable for extreme industrial environments. Installation in remote or hard to reach places is not a problem since the accompanying software allows for PC-based sensor configuration. Integrated automatic self-diagnosis functions

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minimal temperature anomalies and hot spots are detected and displayed in real time.

Company Background

ensure consistent accuracy. Through-thelens, laser, and/or video sighting facilitate orientation. Motorized focus control enables remote sensor re-focusing. Cooling accessories open up applications in ambient temperatures up to +315 °C. The Raytek MI3 line includes the world’s smallest stand-alone pyrometer, 28 mm long and 14 mm wide. MI3 sensors are capable of withstanding ambient temperatures up to +180 °C without cooling. Two shortwave models accurately measure reflective surfaces and are therefore better suited for metal sheet processing than longwave infrared sensors. MI3 sensors are also available with ATEX and IECEx certificates for use in potentially hazardous areas. Raytek and Ircon line scanning systems generate thermal images of live processes for continuous or batch production as well as for discrete manufacturing. The systems have a wide 90° field of view. Featuring built-in laser sighting, water-cooling, and an air purge housing, they withstand even the most demanding conditions. With a maximum optical resolution of 200:1, a scan speed of up to 150 lines per second, and up to 1,024 measurement points per line, they are among the most precise and fastest thermal imaging systems in the market. Even

Raytek GmbH develops, manufactures, distributes, and services infrared sensors under the brands of RAYTEK and IRCON for noncontact temperature measurement within a range from -50 to +3,000 °C. The sensors allow for quick and accurate measurements of surface temperatures without touching the medium. Typical applications include steelworks, glassworks, cement plants, and plastics manufacturing. The product range includes fixed infrared sensors, infrared linescanners, and thermal imagers. All the devices are suitable for fixed installation in plants and machines and can be integrated into process-monitoring systems via industry-specific interfaces. Raytek has 50 years of experience in infrared temperature measurement. Raytek GmbH in Berlin is responsible for marketing, sales, and service in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Regional offices and numerous authorized distributors around the globe ensure customer proximity, rapid service, and individual consultation on site. Raytek is a Fluke company. A sister company in the Fluke Group is DATAPAQ, a world leader in the manufacture of temperature measurement and analysis systems for all types of industrial heating processes.

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Modelling Helps Improve Safety in the Production of Teflon

e know it as the nonstick coating Teflon, but chemists know it as PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene). This substance has revolutionized the plastics industry and created a new branch with annual sales in the billions of dollars. Because PTFE is non-toxic, biologically inert and has excellent resistance to chemicals, organic solvents, acids, and alkalis, it is used for piping and valves for the processing of aggressive chemicals and substances. Although PTFE is one of the most useful plastics ever discovered, the polymerization process whereby tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) gas is converted into the solid PTFE can be dangerous. In addition to being highly flammable, TFE belongs to the small group of decomposable gases that are capable

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of exothermic reactions without the need of an oxidant. Under specific conditions that can even occur during the production process usually when local temperatures reach the range of 500 K an exothermic dimerization of TFE gas can start, leading to the self-heating of the gas phase. In some cases, this can initiate an explosive decomposition reaction. In an effort to help its member companies better understand how to improve safety in PTFE production facilities and prevent future accidents, the industry organization PlasticsEurope has been subsidizing experimental research for several years. As part of this initiative, Dr. Fabio Ferrero and Dr. Martin -Kluge at the BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing in Berlin, Germany have been working on the development of a mathematical model of the self heating of TFE. Created using COMSOL Multiphysics, it is the only CFD code used to study this phenomenon. Prior to using multiphysics simulation, the team at BAM had addressed this issue by conducting tests on small autoclaves where they would determine the Maximum Ignition Temperature of Decomposition (MITD), which depends on the initial pressure and on the vessel geometry. They performed tests for a number of initial pressure vessel volume conditions and interpolated between them. However, it was not possible to conduct such tests on industrial-sized autoclaves because of the very high effort required to deal with the amount of gas and due to the extensive setup and necessary manpower. These restrictions led to the desire for a mathematical model that could predict

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the behavior of the studied phenomenon in large autoclaves. The model was designed to simulate the self-heating process of TFE to determine the MITD for TFE at elevated pressures, which would help reveal the critical conditions reSsponsible for the self-ignition of TFE. A particular challenge in developing the model was to identify a suitable chemical reaction mechanism. Until now, researchers have concerned themselves only with the dimerization reac-tion where two TFE molecules “bump” into each other to create a new bigger molecule; this is the main reaction that releases energy to the gas and can result in a runaway condition if the heat builds up to critical levels. However, using this reaction alone resulted in a model with poor correlation to some of the experimental results. After extensive study and research, the team identified a set of reactions that took place in the heated gas phase, but didn’t know which ones were important for the self-heating that leads to explosion. To test which reactions contributed to

runaway, the team used the Chemical Reaction Engineering Module in COMSOL. They were able to include all of the reactions identified as possibly being important in a single model, and were able to identify the six reactions that were needed for an accurate model. The other reactions were ignored because it was determined that they take place at temperatures above the self-ignition temperature, meaning they start only if the system is already experiencing a runaway under the given conditions of the elevated initial pressure. To create more detailed simulations, they utilized the fluid flow, heat transfer, and reaction kinetics interfaces in COMSOL to help isolate hot spots that could initiate the undesired reactions. Validation of the model was achieved by comparing the experimentally determined MITD with the simulated MITD given by the model, and good agreement was found. The research team has meanwhile conducted a series of validation tests using industrial-sized re-actors which has shown a good correlation to the model. The benefits of having a validated model are plentiful. Companies could determine if, for a given reactor, a specific pressure/temperature setting is not safe and consequently adapt the process. Plant engineers could use the model to determine if and how they should change their process conditions. Furthermore, with a working model, engineers can study additional aspects such as determining the geometric dependence of the self-ignition temperature. Future research for the team includes studying the effects of forced convection, adding piping of various diameters, different flow regimes, and vessels orientations as well the effect of internal features/obstacles.

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The newly developed JUCRANK 8 from JUNKER is up to ten meters (32.8 feet) long and grinds forged large crankshafts in just one set-up

New platform for the grinding of large crankshafts

UNKER builds a new platform for cylindrical and non-cylindrical grinding of workpieces with a swing diameter of 470 mm and a part length capacity of up to 4,800 mm, initially applied for grinding of large crankshafts. “Your CBN technology is so economical. Do you also have a machine for grinding large crankshafts?” was a question repeatedly posed to JUNKER. The grinding machine specialist researched the request and discovered: To one point, primarily antiquated machines are installed worldwide for large crankshaft grinding. To another point, downsizing can be observed in generator and marine engine design; several smaller engines are of course easier to handle than one large one. As a result, the need for modern production methods

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and new machines is on the rise. To satisfy this need, JUNKER decided to develop a larger platform with many technical refinements. The platform will first be used in the JUCRANK series for grinding large crankshafts. As these weigh up to 1,000 kg, it is a challenge just to set the parts up for the process. To adjust the table assemblies, JUNKER has developed a slide with an integrated length measuring system. As a result, the setup technician first brings the work heads into position, then the steadies. Newly developed steady with CNC control First, to enable the processing of such unstable workpieces JUNKER had to develop its own steady. Currently available systems are simply too bulky and not rigid enough for high speed

grinding. The new patent-pending steadies are CNC-controlled and have only one axis each. This considerably increases their stability and stiffness. Each of up to a maximum of 11 steadies can be controlled individually and applied to a section at any time – even during the process. This key feature allows for higher sequence flexibility of the grinding process. To make this possible, JUNKER applied its proven control concept to a larger, high-performance control system. After all, in its simplest execution the JUCRANK 8 already offers 24 CNC axes. Integrated measuring Large crankshafts are mainly produced in small batches, and in some cases as single pieces. Furthermore, Continue on page no.120 www.engrreview.com

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The largest JUNKER platform built to date will soon be put to use for the grinding of crankshafts. Other applications are to follow

Continued from page no.118 the forging and hardening costs are so high that scrapping a part is disastrous. JUNKER has added an integrated measuring system to overcome these challenges. First the two grinding wheels, each mounted on a wheelhead with its own X and Z-axis, pre-grind the main and pin bearings. The diameters are measured during the process. Then it becomes apparent that the grinding machine is also a measuring machine, as it measures the entire workpiece after pre-grinding: The taper of each element, the bearing widths, lift heights - simply everything - is measured. Based on the measuring data, the JUCRANK 8 finishes the grinding process while using the WK axis 120 | JUNE 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

developed further by JUNKER: During grinding it swivels the grinding spindle, compensating for tapers in the process. With this technology the grinding machine can provide each main and pin bearing with its own profile shape, i.e. if necessary with specific crowning. With this functionality, the machine then also grinds the two shaft ends if required. These often feature a taper and not a flange or post end. As a result, the forged crankshaft is completely ground and ready for installation after only one set-up. Another possibility of applying the new JUCRANK technology is for the re-grinding of used crankshafts. The crankshafts are ground based on the measurements taken by the machine in record time.

Prospective applications outside of crankshafts The first two machines were ordered for grinding of large crankshafts, however there is also plenty of potential for other applications â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for example: printing rollers, electric motor shafts, and many more. JUNKER therefore built the first JUCRANK 8 for its technology center to develop the grinding of new applications together with its customers.

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Intoco: Renishaw probing reduces scrap and saves time at precision subcontractor The advanced manufacturing division of Intoco (Independent Tool Consultants Ltd) a Gloucestershire, UK, based company, is a showcase for precision subcontract engineering. Five-axis simultaneous machining centres and 3D solid modelling capabilities are supplemented by an unerring commitment to quality control, with three of the company’s high-specification CNC machine tools being fitted with touch probe technology from Renishaw.

hilst efficient and economical productivity is a major factor behind the success of most sub-contract machine shops, quality is of paramount importance in a market place where “right-firsttime”, with zero scrap allowance is critical. After all, rejected components mean unpaid invoices. The target then, was to build measured accuracy into and during the manufacturing process. Machine shops that fit CNC machines with measurement probes quickly realise the benefits derived from automated tool setting, broken tool detection, component setting, in cycle gauging and first-off inspection. Intoco, based in

Wayne Parkins, Production Development Engineer at Intoco, with the Renishaw RMP600 probe

Staverton near Cheltenham, UK, is a prime example of a subcontract manufacturer taking advantage of the touch probe technologies available from Renishaw. Managing Director Tony Preece founded Intoco in1972. Originally serving the aluminium extrusion industry, the company has evolved to serve a variety of markets that demand high quality products, fast delivery times and price competitiveness. Intoco is particularly responsive to very short lead-times, partly because the company also has a special steels and alloys division, which means it has stocks of raw material on site ready for component machining. Tony states that the fastest return on any investment that Intoco has made has been the Renishaw probing. Rapid turnaround As with all manufacturing companies, time spent setting work piece positions and inspecting finished products manually could be better invested in machining. A probing system can eliminate costly machine downtime and the scrapping of components associated with manual setting and inspection. This was first appreciated at Intoco around seven years ago when the company invested in a Mazak Integrex e-1850V - a machine so large it arrived in kit form in about 30 crates and at Continue on page no.124 Intoco uses Renishaw’s machine tool probing systems on its Mazak INTEGREX machine tools

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Intoco uses a Mazak INTEGREX e-1850V to machine components with large diameters

Continued from page no.122 the time the only one in the UK. It came fitted with a Renishaw RMP600 touch probe, a factor which opened the company’s eyes to the competitive gains on offer. “Currently the metals extrusion industry commands 50% of our production capacity, but we also manufacture components for the oil and gas, green energy and pharmaceutical industries”, says Wayne Parkins, Intoco’s CNC Production Development Engineer. “We purchased the Mazak Integrex e-1850V to machine very large critical components up to 2300 mm in diameter and 1500 mm in height, manufactured in Alloy C22, super duplex and high alloy pre-hardened tool steels. With our clients not allowing any possibility of ‘weld repair’ in the event of a mistake ‘right first time’ on 1 off components is critical with no margin for error. “This was the reason for the integration of the Renishaw inspection probing on our Mazak Integrex e-1850V.” Inspection Plus The Mazak INTEGREX e-1850V at Intoco also has Renishaw’s Inspection Plus software for machining centres installed. This is an integrated package of macro software which includes vector and angle measuring options, print options and an 124 | JUNE 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

extended range of cycles, as well as an SPC cycle, one-touch or two-touch probing options, tool offset compensation by percentage of measured error, and data output. “Inspection Plus is great because you can do in-process measuring and adjust tool sizes automatically with the controller, so from a Continue on page no.126

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Intoco also uses the Renishaw MH20i manually adjustable probe on its co-ordinate measuring machine

Continued from page no.126 measurement perspective it takes a lot of problems away from the operators”, explains Mr Parkins. “We’ve got a CMM which will accommodate 800 mm on the X-axis, but when we get components over that size, we can’t measure them as accurately as we need to. The Renishaw probing system and software are essential.” Intoco also machines 1500 mm diameter turbo fans on the same machine, where once again Inspection Plus is highly valuable: “We measure the fans using Inspection Plus and export the data to a suitable file, such as a Word document or an Excel spreadsheet,” says Mr. Parkins. “We can then present a document to the customer showing nominal size, check size and tolerance band.” More investment Recently Intoco has added further Mazak multitasking machines to its production facility, including a Mazak Integrex e-650H, which machines components for extrusion presses, pharmaceutical and defence processes. A typical batch size at Intoco is one to four, with ten being the maximum. Mr. Parkins explains: “originally the Mazak Integrex e-650H was delivered without a Renishaw touch probe. However, we required it to machine components up to 1000 mm diameter, which were difficult to measure with conventional inspection equipment. We then contracted Renishaw to fit a touch probe with a radio signal transmission to enable Intoco 126 | JUNE 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

to inspect and record tight tolerance dimensions.” Intoco now also has a smaller capacity Mazak Integrex e-420H, fitted with Renishaw touch probe technology and it also uses a Renishaw MH20i manually adjustable probe with a TP20 touch trigger probe on its co-ordinate measuring machine. “The biggest challenge for us is the demand for very fast and critically urgent delivery of components to our clients”, says Mr. Parkins. “The elimination of the ‘off machine’ inspection process and manual measuring, with the potential for inaccuracy and misreading that can occur, coupled with the length of time that this entails and the machine delays involved, gives us an improved ‘floor-to-floor’ time together with printed accurate measurement data to pass to our clients.” About Renishaw Renishaw is an established world leader in engineering technologies, with a strong history of innovation in product development and manufacturing. Since its formation in 1973, the company has supplied leading-edge products that increase process productivity, improve product quality and deliver cost-effective automation solutions. A worldwide network of subsidiary companies and distributors provides exceptional service and support for its customers. For more information Web: www.renishaw.com www.engrreview.com

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New High-Performance WIDIA VSM490™ Family Achieves True 90o Shoulder Milling Excellent cutting and extended tool life mean more parts at higher quality

he new VSM490 double-sided shoulder milling platform from WIDIA is a powerful advantage for achieving true 90-degree shoulders and floors with superior surface finish. Numerous precision parts in transportation, moldmaking, general engineering, and more require true 90-degree shoulders and floors with superior surface finish. Economic and competitive pressures require manufacturers of all parts to maximize metal removal and tool life. The new VSM490 double-sided shoulder milling platform from WIDIA is a powerful advantage for achieving all this and more. “Go ahead and get aggressive with feed rates,” says Global Product Manager Juan Seculi. “Not only will you see the depth of cut is much bigger (up to 15mm or 0.590 inches), scallop or stepdown marks are barely noticeable. Poor surface quality means additional operations and higher cycle times. Take the VSM490 performance upgrade and add that double-sided inserts deliver a sizeable cost benefit over single-sided tools and the VSM490 advantages become compelling.” Designed for low horsepower draw and free machining, VSM490 delivers an effective one-two punch of reduced horsepower at the machine and higher speed and feed rates that get jobs done faster and/or with an improved surface quality. State-of-the-Art Design With four cutting edges and multiple corner nose radii available, the robust

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VSM490-15 inserts provide added stability and reliability in addition to delivering true 90-degree shoulders and floors. Two insert geometries are available: MM (universal), making it the first choice for a range of work materials; and ML (light) with sharper cutting edges resulting in lower cutting forces for mild steels and stainless. VSM490 cutter bodies made with tight tolerances to ensure minimum run-out have an integral chip gash design for excellent chip evacuation along with hardened-steel construction and hardened pocket seats for improved resistance to deformation. They are available in shell, screw on, cylindrical shank, and Weldon shank models with internal air and coolant capability. “The VSM490 portfolio is engineered for multiple applications in multiple materials, making it a go-to milling tool,” Seculi says. “Users should expect true 90-degree shoulders and floors, superior surface finish on both, and higher metal-removal rates at lower horsepower for savings all around.” Featured in NOVO Moreover, VSM490 is available through NOVO™, WIDIA’s digital process knowledge application. With powerful process knowledge available on iPad™ and other digital devices, NOVO helps users define machining features, such as shoulder milling

in specific work materials, and then immediately reduces the product set to those like VSM490 that can do the job, taking into account constraint requirements such as material, tolerance, and machining sequence for both single tools and multi-tools. NOVO then ranks the results based on knowledge-based rules to best meet the challenges of the application as defined by the customer’s operating environment and user preferences. This provides far more useful process knowledge than any online catalog alone, all obtained in a fraction of the time. VSM490 Starter Kits in both metric and inch, including cutter bodies, end mills, and WIDIA Victory™ grade inserts covering a variety of applications are available by contacting your WIDIA distributor. For more information, Web: www.widia.com www.engrreview.com

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FLIR’s New Flexible Coil Clamp Meters Enable Easier Inspection & Navigation Coil clamp maneuvers around obstacles for convenient measurements and the best readings

LIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced the new CM55/57 Flexible Clamp Meters and the TA72/74 Universal Flex Current Probe Accessories designed for electrical applications. Made with narrow, flexible coil clamps, these new tools allow electricians to take accurate measurements in tight, awkward spots that are difficult to access with a traditional hard-jaw clamp meter. The CM55/57 Flexible Clamp Meters and TA72/74 Universal Flex Current Probe Accessories can easily snake around obstacles to achieve the most accurate measurements and readings, adding up to 3000A AC current for multiple conductor measurements. Both products are available in 10” flexible coil lengths for easy maneuverability and compact convenience, or 18” flexible coil lengths for larger and multiple conductor measurements, double-wrap requirements, and deeper access.

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Portable, lightweight, and ruggedly built to withstand a 3 meter drop, the CM55/57 and TA72/74 also provide bright, dual LED work lights for illumination when taking readings in poorly lit locations and in deep, crowded cabinets. “FLIR’s new flexible clamp meters were designed to add safety and convenience to electrical inspections, making it easier to take measurements around multiple conductors, crowded panels, tight switch gears, large bus bars, and wire bundles,” said Rickard Lindvall, Vice President and General Manager of FLIR’s Instruments segment. “Those who already own a clamp meter but want the same flexibility of the CM55 or CM57 can pair most DMMs and clamp meters with a TA72 or TA74 probe accessory for easy inspection and navigation.” The CM55/57 clamp meters feature Bluetooth® communication for remote viewing and data transfer to iOS® and Android™ devices via the FLIR Tools mobile app, so data can be quickly shared and analyzed directly from a jobsite. Users can even connect multiple units wirelessly for remote viewing of multiphase systems. The TA72 and TA74 probe accessories are equipped with a standard banana plug and voltage signal output, making them compatible with DMMs and clamp meters of any brand. For more information, Visit: www.flir.com www.engrreview.com

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Soft Seated Instrumentation Valves & Manifolds from AS-Schneider : The

material is what counts

I Linda MacDonald (author), US Sales Manager at AS-Schneider America, Inc.

nstrumentation valves and manifolds come into contact with many different types of media, each with unique characteristics. A bubble tight seat is always of utmost importance. Leak free service is important for both the operator and environment. AS-Schneider offers users a broad range of Soft Seated Valves and Manifolds with valve seats made of synthetic materials. To ensure safe, leak free operation based on the application, AS-Schneider offers a wide variety of seat materials depending on the pressure, operating temperature and process medium. Soft seated valves and manifolds have proven to be safe and reliable solutions in countless applications, including, chemical plants, oil refineries and natural gas pipelines. In contrast to metal seated valves, their stem needle or seat pocket incorporates a synthetic seat. When the valve closes, the elastic seat material is compressed, creating a leak free, bubble-tight closure. This provides the highest possible safety and ensures accurate instrument calibration and measurement results. AS-Schneider is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Instrumentation Valves, Manifolds and Accessories. The family-owned company based in Nordheim (Germany), is a longterm partner of numerous

renowned companies in various industries. Therefore AS-Schneider is DirectMount Systems using Soft Seated Instrumentation Valves and Manifolds. Meets Best Practices recommendations of API, AGA and GPA.

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able to draw on a broad range of practical experience and in-depth knowledge in the development and production of custom solutions. Reliable solutions for the natural gas industry AS-Schneider’s Soft Seated Instrumentation Valves and Manifolds are used in applications such as extraction and transportation of natural gas. Leak free valves and manifolds are critical for accurate measurement. Emissions monitoring of gas is required and gas is not allowed to escape into the environment for reasons of safety and environmental protection. Additionally leaking measurement installations can lead to incorrect measurements of pressure or flow. Incorrect measurement or “lost and unaccounted for” natural gas adds to higher operating costs. As a result it is critical for valves to be absolutely tight and operate consistently. Raw natural gas comes from three types of wells: oil wells, gas wells and condensate wells. Depending on the type of well, it can be accompanied by a variety of other components, including crude oil, ethane, propane, butane, pentane, water vapor, carbon dioxide, helium and nitrogen. Sand, grit, dirt and hydrogen sulfide can also contaminate raw natural gas. In addition, producers add chemicals such as mercaptan, which gives natural gas its characteristic odor, as well as corrosion inhibitors and glycol to protect pipelines against moisture and freezing. These substances make raw natural gas into a highly aggressive and complex process medium that can corrode equipment, eventually causing damage.

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the seats are easy to replace, which prolongs the life of the valves in the case of aggressive or dirty process media. Users can replace the valve seat instead of the entire valve or manifold. This cuts repair costs and increases reliability: by performing regular maintenance, system operators can reduce the risk of leaks to a minimum.

The valves are used for control and instrumentation, for example pressure or flow measurements.

Continued from page no.132 The criteria are pressure, temperature and process medium Selection of the right seat material is therefore very important. Not every material is resistant to all the components and additives in natural gas. Moreover, the materials have different limits in regard to operating temperatures and pressure. These factors must be considered to achieve long term reliable

valve performance. AS-Schneider therefore offers a range of different soft seat materials, ensuring that its valves provide excellent long term performance. AS-Schneider Valves and Manifolds have performed successfully over many years in numerous applications. Soft Seated Instrumentation Valves and Manifolds have a number of other advantages: they are safe and reliable, and the resilient synthetic material compensates for debris on the sealing surfaces. Also

Tough demands and an aggressive process medium: AS-Schneiderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Soft Seated Instrumentation Valves and Manifolds are used in the extraction and transportation of natural gas, among other applications.

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About the author: Linda MacDonald Linda MacDonald was born in 1958 in Blue Island, Illinois, and grew up in Indiana. After earning a degree in computer programming at Indiana Technology College she began her career in the IT sector but soon changed to Instrumentation valve sales and design. Linda served as an adviser to AS-Schneider when developing its new product line for the natural gas industry. Here she was responsible for taking long-requested customer needs into account. As US Sales Manager she has a wide range of tasks, including expanding the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North American distributor network, looking after major customers and sales partners, managing product training and overseeing inventory requirements for our subsidiary in Houston. About AS-Schneider The family-run company, AS-Schneider, was founded in 1875 and with over 350 employees, is one of the leading manufacturers of Instrumentation Valves and Manifolds worldwide. In the market segment for Large-Bore Diesel Engine Valves such as those used in marine propulsion and the generation of electricity, AS-Schneider is even the world market leader. With our own subsidiaries in Romania, Singapore, Dubai (UAE) and Houston (USA) and professional partners in more than 20 countries worldwide, we are located everywhere our customers need us.

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Jay Equipment for optimized materials handling & storage solutions solutions for a wide range of industry applications. Jay’s storage solutions include various types of pallet racking systems, shelving systems, and automated warehouses for use in any industry or distribution sector such as food, automobile, pharmaceutical, chemicals, etc. Jay has a dedicated unit for manufacturing storage systems. Jay claims to be the only company inb India that has designed, developed, manufactured and commissioned ASRS ( Automated Storage & Retrieval system ) Indigenously, without any foreign help.

ay Equipment & Systems Pvt. Ltd. is a name to reckon with in the materials handling & storage solutions arena in India. The company is a reliable name in providing intelligent storage solutions. An ISO 9001–2008 certified company, Jay was incorporated in 1984. It has its corporate office based in Mumbai and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities for Material Handling Equipment as well as Storage Systems in Vasai , Thane. The company’s strength lies in Design, In–house Manufacturing , Project Management, a strong after - sales support, Research & Development, Technical Support & Complete Logistic Solutions. The range of Materials Handling Equipment it offers vary from Lift Trucks, Dock Levellers, Scissors & Maintenance Platforms, Lifting Platforms, Drum Handling Equipments Miscellaneous & Special Equipments to complete Storage Solutions. Jay is a leading manufacturer of intelligent and innovative storage

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PRODUCT SPECTRUM Some of its unique products deserve special mention: MHE PRODUCTS Jay produces materials handling equipment that are adaptable for various industries. They are built on a modular principle in order to allow a large number of possible combinations at a reasonable cost. The wide spectrum of product range includes Lift trucks, Dock leveller, Scissors & Maintenance Platform, Lifting Platforms, Drum Handling Equipments, & Miscellaneous and Special Equipment. Hydraulic Pallet truck : Jay Hydraulic Pallet truck is an economical way for one person to move Heavy Pallet loads without the use of a forklift/Stacker. The pallet truck includes two articulating steering wheels & four front load wheels. The reinforced formed steel forks provide twice the strength of standard single formed racks. Hydraulic ENGINEERING REVIEW | JUNE 2015 | 135

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Pallet trucks are also provided in Roll Lifting & Stainless Steel versions with load capacity of 2500 & 5000 kgs Manual Electric Stacker : Jay Manual Electric Stackers are designed for lifting & shifting palletizing loads. These are battery operated versions where lifting is effected by Electro Hydraulic Pump & is ideal for applications requiring frequent lifting & lowering of loads. Electric Stacker -with Side Stabilizers: Stacking & Handling are made easy with the ‘Ezi’ Electric Stackers with side stabilizers for safety. Jay claims to be the only manufacturer of Stackers with lifting height up to 6.7 mtrs. These Stackers can be widely adopted for any industrial / warehousing / logistics environment. Scissors & Maintenance Platforms : Jay Scissor lift is a innovative handling equipment, for loading / unloading operations, where difference in level exists between loading area and transport vehicle, machine bed, etc. It is a versatile equipment to bridge height differences and to move goods between different levels in production lines.

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& Manual Push Pull. It provide assess to 14000mm height with Load capacity of 500 kg. Electric Reach Stacker :

Conventional Pallet Racking : Conventional Pallet Racking for lift trucks is the best solution for warehouses where it is necessary to keep a wide range of articles in pallets. The wide range of profiles and accessories provides optimal adaptation to each load and height requirement. Long Span Shelve Racking : Warehousing & order picking are constantly challenged by the extensive variety of products available. Jay Longspan shelve racking are perfect for optimizing your individual storage requirements and create maximum storage capacity with minimum space. It is ideal for bulky items.

Electric Reach Stacker one of its kind product designed in India by Jay. These Stackers can be a good replacement for forklift. Equipped with good sight mast and ergonomic design control system, enhance the working efficiency and reduce operator fatigue. Streamlined appearance, and compact design, brings unexpected joy and comfort to the users. It is available kg.

Mezzanine Floors : Mezzanine floors enable the working height of a space to be utilised to its full potential by doubling or trebling the surface area. They can be designed as storage areas, changing rooms or

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offices, among other concepts. Installation of a mezzanine floor is the best way of optimising available space. Compactors ( For Files & Small Components Storage) : Mobile Shelving-Compactors is a compact archive storage system comprising shelving or lockers mounted on mobile bases which slide along rails. This means that all but one of the aisles between the shelving units are eliminated and the modules are moved to access the required aisle. This system optimises available space, guaranteeing that archived material is kept in order, clean & safe. Automated Warehouses for Pallets : Automated solutions for the reception, storage and outbound operations of palletized items. This improves the speed and safety of the storage procedure. The automated warehouse system for pallets increases high load capacity and performance by reaching heights.It is designed to provide versatility and control for any warehouse design. Fully compatible with any size pallet, the unit load racks can be single-depth or double-depth to maximize capacity. The need to maximise the use of the

available area of warehouses has led to the development of stacker cranes. These machines are designed to work in narrower aisles and at heights of upto 40 metres. The whole system is controlled by a management software package which registers the location of all the materials

in the warehouse and keeps an inventory in real time. Jay distinguishes by focusing its attention on customer problems of handling and storage, and solving them by providing standard equipment from its vast range or custom -made products. GOING GLOBAL “Go Global” is the mission statement of Jay Equipment. “Our prime motto is to serve the world with innovative and quality materials handling equipment & storage systems,” says Mr. Arvind Karelia, CMD. The company is striving to make its foot-print in the global market with innovative solutions. The company has coalesced its status as an across-the-board supplier of materials handling systems and warehousing solutions.

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Solar Based Air Compressor Pump Using A Flow Switch C. Sneha, S. Pratyush, V. Sailaja, Sreekala M. (Electrical and Electronics Department, Amrita School Of Engineering, Bangalore, India)

his paperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objective is to determine a different method to operate a solar based air compressor pump. A solar panel is used to convert the solar energy to voltage, which is used to operate an air compressor via a battery. This system can be used in both remote and commercial areas. It can be used for tire inflation, spray painting etc. Initial researchers have used a microcontroller interfaced to the solar cells to control the air compressor output. Here a pressure switch is used instead of a microcontroller to control the air flow. This approach simplifies the system design and eliminates the use of any programmable hardware. KEYWORDS: Solar panel, battery, Buck Converter, air compressor, pressure switch I. Introduction: With the advent of the recent energy crisis, there has arrived a need to explore the capacity and applications of the available renewable resources. Solar energy has greatest potential of all the

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sources of renewable energy. The sun gives us 1000 times more power than we need. But most of it goes untapped. Research is ongoing on the different applications in which solar energy can be implemented. Initial experiments on a solar based air compressor have been done using a solar panel connected to a charge controller which controls the battery charging. The battery is used as a backup to run the compressor which is otherwise done by the panel. A microcontroller is used to program the entire system. It measures the pressure of the air pressure in the load (say the tire). It compares the pressure to a reference value and increases or decreases the output to the load accordingly [1-2]. This system though is not entirely reliable and is expensive. Here a buck converter has been used in place of a charge controller. Both the buck converter and the solar panel have been simulated using Matlab (Simulink) [3-6]. After a detailed analysis a reciprocating (piston type) air compressor was chosen [7-10] and to further improve the system the microcontroller has been replaced with a pressure switch. This way a simpler, more economical system is implemented. II. System Design Description In this experiment battery will not be used as a backup. Instead, the solar panel will charge the battery and the battery will be used to run the compressor. Using such a steady source will make the system more reliable. The charge controller will be replaced by a buck converter. The converter will control the voltage to the battery and provide unidirectional charging. This

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makes the system cost effective in the long run. Finally the microcontroller is replaced by an industrial pressure switch. The pressure switch can be calibrated for a particular range of pressure. This will eliminate the need of a microcontroller making the system simpler. The primary goal is to make the system cost effective and easy to use so that it can be implemented for different applications irrespective of whether it is a

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Fig 4: Solar Panel Circuit Simulation

Fig 2: Implementation

Continued from page no.138 rural or an urban locality. Initially controlling any energy source was a simple ON and OFF mechanism with no regulation. But the need has arisen to be able to control the sources for different conditions in order to cut down the power losses and obtain the maximum efficiency under any given situation. For this purpose optimum utilization of energy has become the objective of the paper. Here an air compressor is operated with solar energy for the application of tire inflation. Using a renewable energy source makes it reliable and the use of a flow switch makes for a less complex system without compromising the output regulation. The hardware has been divided into two sections- battery charging section and Pressure control section.In the battery charging section solar panel charges a rechargeable battery through a DC-DC (buck) converter. In the pressure control system, with the battery as a constant DC source the air compressor is operated. The output is regulated by a pressure switch. A 5W panel is used as the renewable source whose maximum output voltage is 24V and minimum is 17V, depending on the intensity of the incident sunlight. The variable DC output from the solar panel is given to a buck converter to get a stepped down output voltage needed to charge the battery. The buck converter steps down variable DC voltage to 12V to charge a 12V, 1.3Ah lead-acid rechargeable battery. The gating pulse 140 | JUNE 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

to the MOSFET is fed using a 555 timer pulse generator. With a battery as a constant DC source of 12V it is given to the air compressor load of 250 PSI (18 bar), 12V. A pressure switch is used to control the output of the air compressor. The pressure switch can be calibrated for a particular range of pressure. When the pressure reaches the calibrated set point, the switch automatically opens to stop the air compressor. III. Results and Analysis 1. Solar Panel Simulation and testing Solar panel testing was done as seen in Figure 3. Initial simulation results gave a result about 17 V for normal weather conditions as seen in Figure 4. Further testing was done by varying the irradiance level and an output range of 17 to 23 Volts depending on the irradiance level was observed. 2. Pulse Generator testing The pulse generator circuit was implemented using a 555 timer IC. The output of the pulse generator circuit was given to the TLP circuit. And the output

Fig 3: Solar Panel Testing

of the TLP circuit was given to the gate of the buck converter. As seen in the Figure 5 the Buck Converter was simulated and gave an output of about 12V for an input of 17 to 18V. Using the simulation theoretical values for a range of input values was obtained as seen in Table 1. Figure 6 shows the Buck Converter hardware testing. Testing the hardware gave practical values for input range for which the simulation was conducted as seen in Table 1. 4. Hardware results In the hardware pulse generator gives pulses to the Buck Converter. A TLP is used for the drive and amplification circuit. Using solar panel as an input for the Buck Converter the system was tested as seen in Figure 7 to obtain the values as shown in Table 2. IV. Conclusion This paper presents an initiative to implement renewable energy into the application of an air compressor system. This makes the system more reliable and efficient. Pressure switch makes this system simple and easy to control without need for programming. The buck converter makes the system less complex and minimizes energy losses. Finally solar energy makes it non-polluting, reliable, and sustainable and can produce energy anywhere where there is sunlight. Solar Power doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t require any major mechanical parts avoiding maintenance issues and noise problems. Also there are continual advancements in solar panel technology which

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V. References a. O. Hema Latha, S.Irfan Sadaq , Md. Abdul Raheem Junaidi, Solar Based Air Compressor for Inflating Tyres”, IOSR- Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Volume 11, Issue 5 , 2014, pp. 29-33 b. Jarecha Parth, Modi Mandip, ” Solar based Air Compressor System using PIC Controller”, International Journal for Scientific Research & Development Vol. 2, Issue 02, 2014, pp.661-664 c. E.M.G. Rodrigues, R. Melício, V.M.F. Mendes and J.P.S. Catalão, “Simulation of a Solar Cell considering Single-Diode Equivalent Circuit Model”, International Journal for Scientific Research & Development, Volume 3, 2011 d. Mustafa A. Al Refai Matlab/Simulink Simulation of Solar Energy Storage System” International Journal of Electrical, Computer, Electronics and Communication Engineering Vol. 8, 2014, pp. 293-298 e. Mahesh Gowda N M, Yadu Kiran, Dr.

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are increasing the efficiency and lowering cost of production. To improve the system a closed loop control can be implemented for the buck converter which will facilitate automatic duty ratio control based on variable input supply. The input from the solar panel is variable so closed loop can automatically regulate duty ratio to give the required constant output voltage.

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S.S Parthasarthy,” Modelling of Buck DC-DC Converter Using Simulink”, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, Issue 7, 2014, pp. 14965-14975 A.Kalirasu, S.S.Dash ,” Modeling and Simulation of Closed Loop Controlled Buck Converter of Solar Installation”, International Journal of Computer and Electrical Engineering, Vol.3, 2011, pp.206-210 Carlo Bergonzini, Benjamin Lee, Joaquin Recas Piorno, Tajana Simunic Rosing, “Management of Solar Harvested Energy in Actuation-based and Event-triggered Systems”, 2009 P.K.Jadhao , K.K. Jadhao, S. S. Bhagwat, “Design, Modeling and Analysis Of Double Acting Reciprocating Comprosser”, International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research Volume 3, Issue 4, 2012 , pp.1-3 Ben Enis, Paul Lieberman, Irving Rubin, Duane Bergmann, Randy Dirlam, Septimus van der Linden, “Power Generation Sources, Transferline Compresses Air Energy Storage System with Electricity, HVAC and Desalination”, Presented at PowerGen Renewable,2007 Al-Busaidi,”Storage Devices for Renewable energy Application”, NCT Symposium,2012 Antonio Luque, Steven Hegedus, “Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering”, 2nd edition , John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., pp. 1014-1072, 2011. Ned Mohan, Tore M. Underland, “Power Electronics: Converters, Applications and Design”, John Wiley & Sons For more information editor@divyamediaonline.com www.engrreview.com

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Review on optimization techniques for process parameters of resistance spot welding 1. Manoj J. Ghag 2. M. Veerabhadra Rao 3. Prof. D. S. S. Sudhakar

• M.E (Mechanical –CAD/CAM & ROBOTICS) Student, Production, Engineering Department Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College Of Engineering Bandra (W) Mumbai-50, Maharashtra, India. • Assistant Professor, Production Engineering Department Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College Of Engineering Bandra (W) Mumbai-50, Maharashtra, India. • Head of Production Engineering Department Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College Of Engineering Bandra (W) Mumbai-50, Maharashtra, India.

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n order to maintain the optimum utilization of the resources, time and economy, the various process parameters and their levels are optimized in order to get the output quality product or process. Many industries such as automobiles, domestic appliances, air craft and space craft fabrication having the resistance spot welding as a major sheet metal joining process. As the spot welding involves interactions of thermal, mechanical, electrical and metallurgical phenomenon, controlling the welding parameters plays an import role on the quality of the weld. Resistance spot welding is a high speed process, where in the actual time of welding is a small fraction of second and it is one of the cleanest and most efficient welding processes. Resistance spot welding has ability to join the variety of materials and complicated shapes with high accuracy and great precision. The Taguchi Method is used to determine the optimum process parameters. At the design stage, for the purpose of designing and improving product quality, the Taguchi Method is a systematic application of design and analysis of experiments. Recently, for analyzing multivariate time series data (MTS) the multi objective technique Grey relational analysis (GRA) has been widely applied as a solution to the conventional statistical limitations. For analyzing relationships in MTS, GRA has been proven to be simple and accurate method in various disciplines such as engineering,economics and sociology. Grey relational analysis

is used to search for grey relational grade, which can be used to describe the relationships among the factors and to determine the important factors that significantly influence some define objective. Key Words: - Resistance spot welding (RSW), Taguchi Method, Design and Analysis of Experiments, Grey system Theory, Optimization. Introduction: Resistance spot welding process in which coalescence of metal is produced at the faying surface by the heat generated at the joint by the contact resistance to the flow of electric current. The materials to be joined are brought together under pressure by a pair of copper electrodes of the require tip diameter. The amount of heat produced is of current, time and resistance between the workpieces. It is desirable to have the maximum temperature at the interface of the parts to be joined. The process uses resistance of the materials to the flow of current that causes localized heating between the parts to be joined. Electrode cap life gets reduced and deteriorates the weld quality due to excessive heat in the electrodes. The strength of the weldment is measured by certain standardized destructive tests by the application of different types of loading. Some of these are tension-shear, torsion, tension, hardness, fatigue and impact. The welding parameters significantly affect the stiffness and the operating

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Continued from page no.144 strength of sheet metal parts. [1] Spot Weld Parameters: The determination of appropriate welding parameters for spot welding is a very complex phenomenon. A small change of one parameter will effect all the other parameters. 1. Electrode force:The purpose of electrode force is to squeeze the metal sheets to be joined together. This requires a large electrode force otherwise the weld quality will not be good enough. When electrode force is increased the heat energy will decrease. This indicates that higher electrode force requires a higher weld current. An adequate target value for electrode force is 90N per mm2. 2. Squeeze Time:Squeeze time is the time interval between the initial application of the electrode force on the work and the first application of current. Squeeze time is necessary to delay the weld current until the electrode force has attained the desired level. 3. Weld Time:Weld time is the time during which welding current is applied to the metal sheets. The weld time is measured and adjusted in cycles of line voltage as with all timing functions. Weld time should be as short as possible. The weld time shall cause the nugget diameter to be big when welding thick sheets. 4. Hold time:Hold time is the time, after the welding has occurred when the electrodes are still applied to the sheet to chill the weld. Considered from a welding technical point of view, the hold time is the most increasing welding parameter. Hold time is necessary to allow the weld nugget to solidify 146 | JUNE 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

before releasing the welded parts. If hold time is too long and carbon content of the material is high (more than 0.1%), there is a risk the weld become brittle. 5. Weld Current: The weld current is the current in the welding circuit during the spot welding process. The amount of weld is controlled by two things, first the setting of the transformer tap switch determines the maximum amount of weld current available; second the percent of current control determines the percent of the available current to be used for making the weld. Weld current should be kept as low as possible. When the weld current becomes too high, spatter will cause the electrodes to get stuck to the sheet. Two Multi- Objective Optimization Techniques are described as follows:A) Design Of Experiments (D.O.E) Design of experiments is a series of steps arranged in a certain sequences for the experiment to achieve an improved understanding of product or process. The process is made up of three main phases such as planning phase, the conducting phase and the analysis/interpretation phase. Experimental design methods have found broad application in the scientific and engineering field for improving the product realization process. The application of experimental design techniques early in process development can results in: 1. Improved process yields 2. Reduced variability and closer conformance to nominal or target requirements. 3. Reduced development time 4. Reduced overall costs The use of experimental design in

product realization can result in products that is easier to manufacture and that have enhanced field performance and reliability, lower product cost and shorter product design and development time. Some applications of experiment design in engineering design include: 1. Evaluation and comparison of basic design configurations 2. evaluation of material alternatives 3. Selection of design parameters so that the product will work well under a wide variety of field conditions for achieving robustness in the product. 4. Determination of key product design parameters that impact product performance. 5. Formulation of new products. Steps for DOE are as follows:1. Orthogonal Array Selection and utilization: A major step in the DOE process is the determination of the combination of factors and levels which will provide the experimenter with the desired information. One approach is to utilize a fractional-factorial approach whenever there are several factors involved and this may be accomplished with the aid of orthogonal arrays. Many times, discrete variables such as different materials cause a portion of the experiment to be unable to be exposed to the variation of other factors. This situation requires the use of a nested experiment to allow easy analysis of the data. 2. Conducting Tests:Two Statistical aspects of conducting tests, sample size and randomization are addressed. The sample size affects the sensitivity of the experiment and the randomization protects the experimenter from

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Continued from page no.146 unknown influences which may bias the experimental results and subsequent decisions. Different randomization strategies are applied to typical product, process and production situations. 3. Analysis and Interpretation Methods for Experiments:More sophisticated methods, starting with the basics of conducting an analysis of variance for a particular set of data. Analysis of variance is applied to the orthogonal array type of designed experiment. Polynomial decomposition of variance is necessary with the information is gained when running a multiple level experiment. 4. Confirmation Experiment: Two methods of estimating the mean are used: standard and omega. These estimates are used as predictions of the results of a confirmation experiment which validates the conclusions drawn from previous round of experimentation. 5. Parameter Design:The main thrust of Taguchi methods is the use of parameter design, which is the ability to design a product or process to be resistance to various environmental factors that change continuously with the customer use. To determine the best design of a product or process requires the use of strategically designed experiment which exposes the product or process to the varying environmental conditions. Taguchi refers to these variations in customers use as noise factors. The analysis of the experimental results uses a signal to noise ratio to aid in the determination of the best product or process design. Nonlinear response characteristics of products or processes can be used to the 148 | JUNE 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

engineer’s advantage if the proper design philosophy is employed. 6. Tolerance Design:Tolerance design is to achieve high quality at some cost in the product or process by tightening tolerance on specifications. This approach is used when parameter design has not achieved the quality level desired by the customer. Tolerance design utilizes information from the ANOVA of the experiment to determine which specifications are most appropriate to tighten.[8] Engineers and Scientists are most often faced with two product (or process) development situations. One development situation is to find a parameter that will improve some performance characteristic to an acceptable or optimum value. A second situation is to find a less expensive, alternative design, material, or method which will provide equivalent performance. No. of. Experiments= (No. of Level) No. of factors

The selection of which orthogonal Arrays to use predominantly depends on the following items: 1. The number of factors and interactions of interest. 2. The number of levels for the factors of interest. 3. The desired experimental resolution or cost limitations. Two level arrays are: L4, L8, L12, L16, L32 Three level arrays are: L9, L18, L27 In order to improve productivity during research and development. Robust Design is an engineering methodlogy. Through his research in 1950’s and early 1960’s, Dr. Genichi Taguchi developed the foundations

of Robust Design and validated the basic underlying philosophies by applying them in the development of many products. Sir Ronald Fisher’s work on the basic principles of experimental design along with data analysis technique called analysis of variance (ANOVA) for improving the yield of agricultural crops showed the significant effects in England in the 1920’s. Fisher founded the science of statistical experimental design to plan experimental design to plan experiments for obtaining dependable information about variables involved in making engineering decisions. Robust Design method can be applied to a wide variety of problems in electronics, automotive products and many other industries. Dynamic systems are those in which system’s response follows the levels of the signal factors in a prescribed manner. The changing nature of the levels of the signal factor and the response make designing a dynamic system more intricate than designing a static system. A complicated non linear function is obtained by relating product’s quality characteristic to the various product parameters and noise factors. Quite different variations in the quality characteristic are caused by non linearity, these different product parameter combinations. By exploiting the non linearity for finding the combinations of product parameter values which gives smallest variation in the value of the quality characteristic around the desired target value. Planning the Experiment: 1. The main function, side effects and failure modes are to be identified. 2. For the evaluation of the quality loss, noise factors and testing conditions need to be identified.

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Continued from page no.148 3. The required quality characteristics to be identified and the objective function to be optimized. 4. Control factors with their alternative Levels must be identified. 5. The matrix experiment is to be designed and the data analysis procedure is to be defined. Performing the Experiment: 6. Conducting the matrix experiment. Analyzing & verifying the experiment results: 7. By the analysis of the data, determine optimum levels for the control factors and the performance under these levels must be predicted. 8. 8. Conduct the Verification experiment and plan future actions. The two major tools used in Robust Design are: • Signal to noise ratio which measures quality. • Orthogonal arrays which are used to study many design parameters simultaneously. [7] B) GREY RELATIONAL ANALYSIS In order to study certain problems with less data and poor information Grey System Theory is a new methodology. This Grey System studies on the “poor information”, “small sample” systems with partial information unknown and partial information known. By extracting valuable information, It describes correctly and the system’s operation and evolution is monitored effectively. [4] The Grey relational analysis uses information from the Grey system to dynamically compare each factor quantitatively. This approach is based on the level of similarity and variability among all factors to establish their relation. The Grey 150 | JUNE 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

relational analysis is a method to analyze the relational grade for discrete sequences. This is unlike the conventional statistics analysis handing relation between variables. Grey relation analysis is used to perform multiple attributes overall evaluation, the measurement unit is not necessarily be the same. It can easily determine the overall index without consulting utility functions. [10] GRA is a method for identifying and prioritizing the key factors of a system. It quantifies the influence that an input variable exerts to the output variable by computing the Grey Relational Grades. Grey relation grades are numerical measures of the impact of the influencing variables on the target variables. The larger the grey relational grade the more significant impact the influencing variable (input) has on target variable (output). GRA is described as an alternative method of variable independence analysis. The main advantages of GRA are its comparative simplicity and its ability to deal with small sets of data that do not have typical probability distribution. [11] For analyzing undeveloped and complicated systems, Grey System Theory provides understanding, techniques and ideas. The main objectives of the Grey System theory are as follows: a. In case of regression technique, a non functional model is established. b. Using grey generating techniques, the disorderly raw data is turned into more regular series for the benefit of modeling instead of modeling with original data. c. Building a grey model (GM)- by using the least 4 data to replace difference modeling in vast quantities of data. d. The Grey process is defined and constituted replacing the

stochastic process and to find the real time techniques. To set up an approach to modeling with few data, avoiding searching for data in quantities. For grey decision making, innovational techniques and concept are developed. To develop novel control techniques eg. The grey forecasting control replacing classical control which is referred to as afterward control, also relational control, generating control and programming control. To study feeling and emotion functions and fields with whitening functions. To study the mechanism theory, along with grey sequence theory and grey structure theory. Based on grey relations, grey elements and grey numbers to be used to study grey mathematics in place of classical mathematics study.

The essential topic of Grey system theory includes the following areas: • Grey relational space • Grey generating space • Grey decision making • Grey forecasting • Grey mathematics • Grey control • Grey theory • Grey programming [3] For the Grey Relational Generation the quality characteristics are first normalized, ranging from zero to one. Based on normalize dexperimental data, the Grey Relational coefficient is calculated for representing the correlation is calculated for representing the experimental data. Corresponding to selected response, overall Grey Relational Grade (GRG) is determined by averaging Grey Relational Coefficients.

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Continued from page no.150 The overall performance characteristic of the multiple response process depends on the calculated GRG. This is the conversion of a multiple response process optimization problem into a single response optimization problem. The combination of optimal parameters is then evaluated obtaining the highest Grey relational grade. The Taguchi method is used for the optimal factor setting to maximize the overall Grey relational grade.

Conclusions: From the above study of tools and techniques used for Multi-objective optimization of processes and its parameters, it is come to know that, • With the consideration of multiple responses, the Design of experiments techniques has been applied using Taguchi Method. • Analysis of variance technique is used for determining the level of importance of welding parameters on the response variables. • The analysis of S/N ratio used for obtaining an optimum parameter combination for the required response variable characteristic. • For the optimization process parameters, Taguchi Method is efficient, close to target and economical. • The grey system theory is pioneered by Prof Deng Julong in 1982. Many • scientific and technological theories require the continuous efforts of several generations of people and have gone through hundreds of years before reaching maturity and perfection. Grey system Theory is 30 years old and still there is a wide scope to explore it for the applications in the science and Technology. www.engrreview.com

• Engineers and Scientists engaged in the Advances of the Grey system Research should take serious in all criticisms. Then the problems and flaws can be overcome, the new growing point be excavated, exploring and innovating with the modern computerized techniques for the analysis and Computations. Thus making the grey system theory, originated by Chinese Scholars goes forward significantly. • There is a wide scope for the development of Grey Relational System software for the applications in Engineering Field. References: a. Manjunath R Rawal and K H Inamdar “Review on Various Optimization Techniques used for process parameters of Resistance Spot Welding”, International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology, special Issue 3, April 2014, PP 160-164 b. http://www.robotwelding. com/ Welding_parameters.htm. c. Deng Julong, “Introduction to Grey System Theory”, Department Of Automation, Huazhong University Of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, The Journal of Grey System 1(1989) PP-1-24. Sifeng Liu, “The Current Developing status on Grey System Theory”, Institute of Grey System studies, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016 China. The Journal of Grey System 2 (2007) PP 111- 123. d. Roselina Salehuddin, Siti Mariyam Shamsuddin, Siti Zaiton Mohd Hashim, “Grey Relatinal Analysis And Its Application On Multivariate Time Series”, Faculty sains computer dan system Maklumat, University Technology Malaysia. e. Upinder Kumar and Deepak Narang, “Optimization of cutting parameters in high speed

The combination of optimal parameters is then evaluated obtaining the highest Grey relational grade. The Taguchi method is used for the optimal factor setting to maximize the overall Grey relational grade.

turning by Grey Relational Analysis, “International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA), VO13, Issue 1 January-February 2013, PP 832-839 Madhav S Phadke, “Quality Engineering Using Robust Design”, Pearson Education Inc. Indian print year 2015. Phillip J. Ross “Taguchi Techniques in Quality Engineering.” McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited; 2nd edition (13 January 2005). Douglas C. Montgomery “Design and Analysis of Experiments” John Wiley India Pvt. Ltd. 8th edition 2013. 10. Ching-Liang chang, ChihHung Tsai, Lieh Chen, “Applying Grey Relational Analysis to the decathlon Evaluation Model”, International Journal of The Computer, The Internet and Management, Vol. 11, No.3, 2003. pp. 54-62. Pissas Dimitrios, Kotsios Stelios, “An Application of Grey Relational Analysis on the Theory of Optimal Random Audit Policy”, Department of Economics, University of Athens, Athens, Greece.

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Mahindra Stiller proud of its ‘Made in India’ tag

Mr. Jyotinder Singh Jubbal, Managing Director, Mahindra Stiller Auto Trucks Ltd.

he reigns of Faridabad-based Mahindra Stiller Auto Trucks Ltd. is now in the hands of Mr. Jyotinder Singh Jubbal. Mahindra Stiller Auto Trucks (MSATL for short) was founded by his father late Mr. Manjit Singh, a double graduate in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and hailing from a family which has business in its blood. Late Mr. Manjit Singh was a technocrat to the core while being a patriot – one who was proud of Indian entrepreneurial ability and the ‘made in India’ label. He had coined the slogan ‘Be Indian, Buy Indian’ and displayed and practiced it in his factory. He often expressed that India had enough expertise to manufacture products of international quality. Home grown technology MSATL, known for its wide variety of precision engineered products, manufactures all its products using home grown technology without any collaboration. MSATL factory in Faridabad makes diesel engine operated platform trucks up to 5T capacity and tow (hauling) trucks up to 11 T. Its battery operated versions are made up to 20 T capacity. It makes battery operated stackers, pallet trucks and walkie trucks up to 3 T. The Stiller battery operated hydraulic crane(up to 3 T) is a big hit in the user industry. The same is the case with its elevating tables which are used for wide ranging applications on the shop floor including maintenance. It also offers trailers & trolleys, and tipping & dumper trucks. Last, but not the least, its battery operated vehicles are a runaway success. All these products are known by the brand name ‘Stiller’. Customized Products Besides standard products, MSATL also supplies custom-built equipment for very special applications. The

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ingenuity of the company’s design team has been implicitly acknowledged by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre for whom the company has specially developed diesel engine operated Tow Trucks. It has supplied Hydraulic Elevating Tables to Indian Space Research Organization with a platform which rotates 360 degree and side travel of platform in X, Y & Z axis movements. The company’s largest custom-made Elevating Tables of 3 T having a platform size of 5 x 2.5 metres with a lift of 5 metres is in operation at giant automobile manufacturing units like LML, Escorts, Yamaha Motors and so on. Premier steel plants in India have also benefitted from the engineering prowess of MSATL. It has specially developed and supplied battery operated Platform Trucks of 5 T capacity to handle cinder at Tata Steel as well as Durgapur Steel Plant. Yet another winsome product from the stable of MSATL has gone to Printers House in Faridabad. It is the largest ever Hydraulic Elevating Platform of 10 T capacity along with battery operated pallet truck of 8 T capacity for container stuffing. Heard of battery operated stackers for drum handling? MSATL has it in its range. It features fully hydraulic clamping, lifting and tilting up to 180 degrees. The company also makes battery operated golf carts and passenger vehicles for golf courses, hotels, farmhouses and industry. MSATL’s success saga of customization doesn’t end here. Its customers for diesel-engine driven pallet trucks are none other than the Indian Railways, Ordnance Factories, Naval Dockyards, L&T, Escorts, Eicher, BHEL, HAL, NTPC, SAIL, JCT, SAMTEL Group, Maruti… The list goes on like a Who’s Who of Indian Engineering. Secret of success Mr. Jyotinder Singh Jubbal inherits the qualities and work culture of his father. He gives his cent percent to make technology to work and come out with exemplary products which stand above the rest and apart in a class of their own. His company continues to treat every order as a new challenge and goes that extra mile to experiment with technology and come out with solutions to satisfy the exacting needs of the customer and beyond. Isn’t it a great legacy? - P.K. Balasubbramaniian www.engrreview.com

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DESMI ROTAN CD (Chemical Duty) Internal Gear Pump Pumps in stainless steel, designed to handle corrosive liquids. CD pumps are designed for handling corrosive liquids, primarily found in the chemical processing, food and pharmaceuti¬cal industries. Available with 90° angular www.engrreview.com

configuration. Special features and understanding product demands are necessary for being a supplier in this field. DESMI has the products required and has a large number of ROTAN® pumps in operation.

Key features and benefits • Flexible sealing options • “True” back pull-out design • Opposing inlet and outlet connections with oversized ports • Shaft supported by two • Complete heating/coolball bearings in single ing jacketing available sealed configuration • Self-priming with large Pumping of: suction capabilities Organic acid, Fatty acid, • Low NPSH requirements Alkali, Caustic soda, Poly• Self-draining, integral mer solutions,Soap, Shamsafety relief valve poo, Animal fat, Vegeta• No speed reduction ble fat, Chocolate, Other required in six smaller specialfluids, Resin, Paint, sizes Rosin etc. For more information DESMI Pumping Technology A/S (India Liaison Office), 413, Aditya Trade Centre, Ameerpet, Hyderabad – 500016 ( 91- 8790122223 Email: srai@desmi.com Web: www.desmi.com

KING CUT PRO – The Large Gantry Type CNC Cutting Machine Ador’s KING CUT PRO is a CNC portal cutting machine which is very precise and reliable. The machine has one head for plasma sheet metal cutting and one head for flame cutting of sheet metal with a dual side longitudinal drive with AC motors. The standard equipment comes with a basic machine package with CNC controller, one torch, central gas diffusion with manometers and a remote flame ignition. The following equipment are supplied as required by the customer: Additional Equipment: • Plasma power source KJELBERG with

machine torch • Programming software MOST 2D • Support table for sheet metal with segment extraction system • Extraction-filter system • Laser position indicator for determining the cutting point Optional : • Extension of the longitudinal rail • Additional cutting head The CNC Controller – Phantom:

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The Phantom brings you the and interface with virtuperformance of a cutting ally all plasma systems. edge CNC that is built on Following are its standmore than 40 years of expeard features: Bright touch rience in the motion conscreen interface, Touch trol and cutting industries. screen interactive display, This controller is designed Expandable shape library, for multiple axis cutting True multi-tasking environmachines and features the ment, Fast Dxt file converlatest advances in CNC sion, Go to(Job interrupt), technology on a proven Quick plate alignment, and platform engineered to Monitor & track consumincrease productivity, ables. Advanced Plasma reduce costs and enhance Process Control (Plasma profitability. The software Process Wizard) is available provides flexibility, ease of as optional extra. operation and technologies Ador offers cost-saving that put Ador’s experience height control unit for simand expertise in your operple plasma cutting appliator’s hands, resulting in cations. The KHC1 system extremely good cut quality provides all the essential and high productivity. functions that are needed The Phantom can operfor good cuts and optimum ate any cutting machine utilization of work-piece. For more information Corporate Marketing Office Ador Welding Limited Akurdi Chowk , Chinchwad, Pune 411 019 Phone: 020- 4070 6000 Email: cmo@adorians.com

PORTABLE LCD Digital Microscope : Magnification : 1000x The 3” Handheld LCD Digital Microscope is a fantastic microscope that provides a good way for you to have microscopic observation on the go. The 3” quality LCD panel brings vivid crystal image. Equipped with professional microscopic lens, it helps you to see tiny objects easily. With 250x optical and 4x digital zoom, the magnification can be up to 1000x. 800mAh rechargeable li-ion battery provides a 3.5-4 hours standalone working time. The 8 bright LEDs,

with brightness adjustable, is bright enough for perfect observation. More exciting is the professional measurement software can help to measure size as small as 0.001mm, which is extremely helpful to your scientific researches. With this microscope, you can enjoy your researches anytime and anywhere. SPECIFICATION : • Image sensor: 5M high quality Image Sensor • Magnifications:

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10x-250x, up to 1000x Resolutions: 12M, 8M, 5M, 3M Lens: High quality microscopic lens Display: 3inches TFT panel, 4:3 ratio Light sources: 8 LED with adjustable brightness Power sources: Li-ion 3.7V / 800mAh battery Working time: 3.54hous; Charging time: 5 hours Frame rate: 30fps Adaptor: Input:100240V, 50/60Hz; Output: 5V, 1A OSD languages: English Software languages: English Measurement: By software

• Size: 130x103x29mm • Weight: 300g (with battery) SPECIAL NOTE : SOFTWARE for Measuring Distance, Area, Angles & radius. Suitable for Industrial Surface Inspection etc Supply : Portable Microscope, Stand, Adapter, USB/AV Cables, Software CD (inside Manual), Clean Fabric cloth in Box .

ITI-160(P) Portable Digital METAL Hardness Tester Advantages Largest screen 3 inch , showing all functions and parameters.it is the largest screen of leeb hardness tester , easy read and operate. Main Application • Die cavity of molds • Bearings and other parts • Failure analysis of pressure vessel, steam generator and other equipment • Heavy work piece • The installed machinery and permanently assembled parts • Testing surface of a small hollow space • Material identification in the warehouse of

metallic materials • Rapid testing in large range and multi-measuring areas for largescale work piece Technical Specifications • Measuring range: HLD(170~960)HLD • Measuring direction: 360° • Hardness Scale: HL、HB、HRB、HRC、HRA、HV、HS • Display:3 inch screen , www.engrreview.com

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• Data memory: 600 groups max.(relative to impact times 32~1) • Printing paper: width is • (57.5±0.5)mm, diameter is 30mm • • Battery pack: 6V NI-MH • Battery charger: 9V/500mA • Continuous working For more information India tools & Instruments co. BOMBAY INDIA Tel: 09819345050/022-23428862 E-mail: ojus_itico@hotmail.com Web: www.indiatool.net

period: About 150 hours(With backlight off, no printing) Communication interface: USB1.1 Outline dimensions: 210mm×85mm×35mm ( Instruments weight : 350 Gram)

Connectwell component carrier Terminal Block CCC4U, CPD1 & CPF(L)

The CCC4U Terminal Block is a DIN Rail mountable component carrier base, with which Pluggable component carrier can be installed easily. CPD1 is a Diode plug with 1N4007 diode to be used with carrier base, for reverse polarity protection. CPF is Plug

which can take 5 X 20mm Glass Fuse, for protection purposes. Also Fuse plug with Fuse Blown (offline) indication with voltage range of 6-60V CPFL6-60V & 110-240V CPFL110-240V are available to use with component carrier base CCC4U.

Specification: CCC4U

CPD1

CPF

Junction Box

Controlwell presents a range of Junction Boxes manufactured from Halogen-freeABS, which offers superior resistance tochemicals and atmospheric agents. Available with Smooth Walls, Membranes and Nipples to allow wire entry, thesejunction boxes offer IP65 protection

bymeans of the silicon rubber gasketing. These junction boxes are available with press-on, screw type and hinge type lids which maybe grey in colour or transparent. This rangeexemplifies our adage of providing your connections with …The Right Protection

Material

ABS /POLYCARBONATE

Colour

Grey

Screws

Zinc Plated & Chromate Passivated

Gasket

Silicon Rubber EPDM

Lid

Grey Colour / Transparent

Standard

IEC 670, CEI 23-48

Protection Class

IP 65

Approvals

CPF6-60V CPF110-240V

Dimensions (W x L x H)

6 x 58.5 x 46

6 x 28 x 35

Function

Base

Plug

Rated Voltage

1000V

Rated Current

10A

Electronic Component

1N4007

5 X 20mm Glass Fuse

LED for offline indication, 5 X 20mm Glass Fuse

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For more information CONNECTWELL INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD. D-7, Phase 2, M.I.D.C., Dombivli - 421 204, India Tel.: +91 251 3980 600, 3980 800; Fax: 3980 700 website : www.connectwell.com

For more information CONTROLWELL INDIA PVT. LTD. A-101, Prithvi Park, Plot No. 4, 5 & 6, Sector 30, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai -400 705. India Tel.: +91 22 2763 6293 Fax: +91 22 2761 8767 E-mail: controlwell@connectwell.com Web: www.controlwell.com

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Testo launches NEW Maintenance Kit In the global competition for market shares, companies depend on efficient manufacturing processes and machines that run reliably. Maintenance was previously considered to be purely a tool for rectifying faults. These days, it is seen as a preventive maintenance service which ensures the permanent availability of production facilities and plays a vital role in the competitiveness of industrial companies. Every day, maintenance department personnel are at the forefront of the struggle to minimise downtimes, prevent damage to machines, fully exploit the level of equipment utilisation, and as a result also reduce maintenance costs. They are also responsible to ensure safety in the workplace. Testo India launches an all NEW Maintenance Kit for those who keep the systems running and are responsible for taking care of the assets of the plant. It’s highly important to select the best instruments to carry out the maintenance work in the most efficient way. However, to find all the maintenance instruments at one stop is a tedious task in itself. Testo, understands the significance of these equipments for maintenance function and hence, is here with the all NEW Maintenance Kit. It offers entire testing & measuring instruments kit to equip the maintenance personnel for

temperature from a distance using infrared technology, thus making temperature

measurement possible even in difficult-toreach areas or of moving objects.

For more information Testo India Pvt Ltd E-mail: info@testoindia.com Web: www.testo.in.

their task. The NEW Maintenance Kit from Testo consists of the following instruments put together in an attractive and handy case. Thermal Imager testo 870-1 • Thermal Imager detects even the smallest temperature differences to identify anomalies in time by creating a heat profile of the components and assemblies. Compact sized RPM Meter testo 470 • RPM Meter measures the speed of rotation of motors, shafts, fans, and other rotating equipments. Sound level meter testo 815 • Sound level meter is for the measurement of noise level in industries or offices. Pocket sized lux meter testo 540 • Lux meter measures the illumination level for ambient working conditions. Infrared thermometer testo 830-T1 • IR thermometer accurately measures

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Schmitt Hofmann Hk5000 Hydrokompenser Balancer Upgrade Due to popular demand, SBS India is pleased to present a complete electronic upgrade kit for the Hofmann Hydrokompenser HK-4410 and HK-5000 grinding wheel balancer controllers. The Hydrokompenser is one of the original grinding wheel balancers, and has been around for almost 30 years with hundreds still in operation worldwide. The Hydrokompenser uses the grinding machine coolant as a balancing mass to compensate forimbalance in the grinding wheel and spindle assembly. A filtered supply of coolant is injected into an annular ring container mounted either inside the grinding wheel arbour or on the flange of the wheel arbour. The mass of the coolant held in the container counter acts the

imbalance in the wheel assembly. This is done as the wheel is rotating at normal grinding speed ensuring optimum balance of the whole assembly is quickly achieved. The original electronic controller used to drive the balancer was the HK4410, which was superseded by the HK5000. The Hydrokompenser is still a popular system with many grinding machine OEMs and end users.The upgrade is ‘Plug-and-Play’,installing in minutes, and features SBS’s latest SB-5500 series modular electronic controller.

For more information SBS Precision Systems (India) Pvt Ltd 24, Ram Swarup Khettry Road First Floor, New Alipore, Kolkata 700 053 Tel: 033-32920078. Mobile: 093311-40202. Fax: 91-33-24003097. E-mail: enquiries@sbsindia.in Web: www.sbsindia.in

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