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Ador Welding

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Kennametal

Atlas Copco

Kirloskar Ebara Pumps

Avians Innovations Technology

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KSB Pumps

Kumbhojkar Plastic Moulders

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Bonfiglioli

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Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST)

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Lubi Industries

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Maini Materials Movement

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Maxon Motor

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Designer & Layout Arun P. Shinde, Pradeep M. Pillalamarri, Nandan Moghe, Dinesh S. Gawade

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MRK Engineers

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ElMeasure India

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30+ years of experience and application oriented innovation, YASKAWA’s L1000A drive incorporates innovative technology and uses special hardware designed for more than 70,000 hours of maintenance free operation. It provides advanced control functions to run Induction and PM (Permanent Magnet) motor applications in geared and gearless elevator systems. L1000A is known for its simplicity, energy efficiency and robustness. The L1000A Drive Series is a dedicated drive for elevator applications suitable for both modernization projects and new installations. • Advanced motor and drive technology for gearless PM motor control • Features to reduce floor-to-floor times • Low carrier frequency based current ratings for quiet operation • Elevator language and units for speed, accel/decel and jerk rates • Various types of auto-tuning for induction and gearless permanent magnet motors (uncoupled/coupled) • Built-in braking transistor for all models up to 30KW • Torque compensation at start without load sensor (anti-rollback) • Simple and efficient brake sequence • Input voltage sensors for phase loss detection • De-magnetization protection for PM motor • New light load function for UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) • Rescue operation function • ON/OFF and Temperature controlled cooling fan • Removable multi-function terminal board with parameter back up function Network Communications: CANopen and more

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PROFILE

LEADERSHIP in MODERN WAREHOUSING

Spraymet Surface Technologies helps in conservation of resources Mr. P.T. Bindagi, Technical Director, Spraymet Surface Technologies Pvt Ltd

Mr. S A Mohan CEO, Maini Materials Movement & Director, Armes Maini Storage Systems

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Symphony brings Eco-friendly, Energy Saving, Air Cooling Technologies

Lubi Eyes Global Expansion

CASE STUDY

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HAAS Automation experiences New Highs at EMO 2015

PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY .....182

IN FOCUS

Mastercam: A heritage of CAM excellence

PRC.in : Changing the way you purchase

“SWICON 15 – Global Platform for Indian Switchgear Industry”

Meghan Summers West, Chief Operating Officer, Mastercam

Mr. Manan Chowdhry, Director PRC Supplies Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. A.S. Subramaniyan, Chairman MV & HV Swithgear Division OF IEEMA

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PC|SCHEMATIC : Time saving electrical CAD software

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Mr. Jitendra Kumar Agarwal, Chairman Meter Division IEEMA

TECH TRENDS ..... 98

BUSINESS AVENUES .....159

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Contents AIR COMPRESSOR

MACHINE TOOLS

BUSINESS NEWS 18 18

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BUSINESS NEWS

New Managing Director in Atlas Copco (India) Ltd. ®

Ingersoll Rand introduces ARO Flo Series to India

AUTOMATION BUSINESS NEWS

Customized grinding concepts in Milan

Lantek reaches global agreement with Vanad 2000

CNC Software, Inc. launches Global “Dynamic Motion Challenge”

Grooving and Cut-Off Made easy -Beyond Evolution™

Pramet unravel turning dilemma with new ranges

The age of integrated industry begins at HANNOVER MESSE 2016

TECH TRENDS

Management change in the HARTING Technology Group

128 Hangsterfer’s Crystal Brite EDM - Dielectric Fluid

NI & Astronics collaborate to revitalize legacy aerospace &

134 Munjal Castings increases OEE by 50%, after using Renishaw TRS2 – Tool breakage detection & tool setting probe

defense test systems 26

Brazil chemical facility to be first to use Honeywell’s state-of-theart process controls

Room-by-room temperature control in the home of the future

New heart beating in all NORD inverters

Red Lion’s Flagship Industrial Automation & Networking Products Take Top Awards

Complete PROTUM office system available

TECH TRENDS 112 Robots & humans working hand in hand 116 Rollon takes over the German company Hegra & expands its product range in the linear motion sector 120 New safety standards require full size exhaust port energy isolation devices 124 Unique wire-free lock for compression tube fittings outclasses traditional solution 126 World’s first for long travels: 40 percent lighter cables for e-chains

CHEMICAL & PROCESS

THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA BUSINESS NEWS 47

Foundry specialist SLR implements Thermography: Maintenance from a single mold

ENGINEERING BUSINESS NEWS 54

Finolex Industries Ltd launches campaign- Finolex Plumber- Ek Number

300 members of textile industry to visit ITMA 2015 with In ORBIT Tours

SKF office achieves highest possible environmental rating

TECH TRENDS 36

AIRPIPE - Quick plug Anodised Aluminium compressed air piping systems

Get Affordable Optical RDO Technology with the New Oakton Waterproof DO 450 and pH/DO 450 Meters from Cole-Parmer

BUSINESS NEWS 34

HRS Process Systems highlights need for energy efficient heat transfer equipment at Paperex 2015

De Dietrich builds new plant to strengthen market in China

PUMPS & VALVES

LOGISTICS BUSINESS NEWS 40

Safexpress announces launch of maiden service center

GEARS & MOTORS

BUSINESS NEWS

KSB wins major contract for new Indian power station

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AIR COMPRESSOR

BUSINESS NEWS

New Managing Director in Atlas Copco (India) Ltd. Atlas Copco has recently appointed Giovanni Valent as Managing Director of Atlas Copco (India) Ltd. In his new mission, Giovanni will be responsible for the company’s operations in India and Bangladesh. Giovanni Valent, an Italian citizen, holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Milan. In 1989, Giovanni joined The Robbins Company, a tunnel boring equipment manufacturer in USA. He was promoted to Sales and Marketing Manager for South Europe and North Africa before the company

was acquired by Atlas Copco. In 1997 he was promoted as a General Manager for all business areas in Argentina, followed by Regional Manager for the Maghreb area in 2001, then Regional Manager in 2004 for Greece, Cyprus, Israel and Albania. In 2009, he was General Manager for Compress Technique

division in Italy where he has successfully developed Atlas Copco’s business and local team. Giovanni has a strong background in large international projects like metro system, hydroelectric power plants, and specialized hydroelectric tunnelling system with turning boring equipment. “It is with great pleasure that we welcome Giovanni Valent to this region,” said Nico Delvaux, Chair of Holding India and Bangladesh. “With his broad experience, Giovanni will successfully continue to develop the team and the

holding function in these important markets.” Giovanni comments, “I am delighted to be appointed as Managing Director for Atlas Copco India and look forward to working with the team. I am determined that we will continue to deliver a seamless service to our impressive portfolio of clients.”

For more information Web: www.atlascopco.com

Ingersoll Rand introduces ARO® Flo Series to India ARO Flo Series offers best in class performance, modularity, safety and Value Ingersoll Rand, a world leader in fluid management, has expanded its presences of ARO-Flo series of filters, regulators and lubricators (FRL) into the market in India. The AROFLO Series of FRLs raises the bar for performance, safety and modularity in the compressed air industry. This series is designed to protect the air used to supply pneumatic equipment (such as air operated tools, pumps etc.) in the most robust applications spanning various process industries (chemical, textile, pharma-ceutical, special purpose machine etc.) and other various manufacturing industries.

Setting the standard for air flow performance Air flows better through the ARO-FLO filters, regulators, and lubricators than most other competitive air prep devices. This means less air is choked during the air preparation process which allows your equipment to perform at its peak performance. Ease of installation for the most demanding applications The modular design & accessories ensure safe & quick assembly or dis-assembly. This allows operators to minimize any losses in productivity due to downtime.

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Operate with Safety ARO-FLO Series of FRLs are designed with integrated safety features such as locking bowls and clear multilingual markings. Also, accessories such as lockout valves, check valves, and soft-start valves allow the air supply to be safely managed and controlled. A complete line The line was also developed to tie into most air lines: ARO Flow port sizes include 1/8”, 3/8”, 1/2”, 3/4”, and 1”. Note: Other larger sizes

(up to 3”) are also available in ARO’s Super Duty FRL Line. Please visit www.arozone. com for more information and contact your local Ingersoll Rand sales team to learn more about this exciting line of products.

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AUTOMATION

BUSINESS NEWS

The age of integrated industry begins at HANNOVER MESSE 2016 HANNOVER. “Integrated Industry – Discover Solutions” is the lead theme of HANNOVER MESSE 2016. “Integrated Industry is no longer a vision of the future. It is reality. Industry 4.0 is moving into more and more factories. Power grids will evolve into smart grids,” says Dr. Jochen Köckler, member of the managing board at Deutsche Messe. “To remain competitive, companies must recognize and fully exploit the potential of digitalization. HANNOVER MESSE 2016 will show them how.” The digitalization of factories and energy systems is the foremost topic at the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology. Köckler: “We expect for the first time at the fair more than 100 concrete examples of applications. That is unique worldwide. Partner Country USA will also demonstrate the newest Industry 4.0 technologies. HANNOVER MESSE is truly the global showcase for Integrated Industry.” In Hannover, visitors from the manufacturing industries learn step by step how to convert their production plants into Industry 4.0 factories. Visitors from the energy industry discover technical solutions for intelligent energy systems. Today’s world of energy generation, distribution and consumption is more complex than ever. Future energy systems require increasingly detailed

solutions that interact with each other via an intelligent system. Electricity comes more and more from decentralized generators that need to be networked. Energy storage and distribution also has to be digitally controlled. Power grids and data networks are converging. “Under the catchphrase ‘Integrated Energy’, HANNOVER MESSE presents solutions for connecting the entire energy chain – from generation, transmission, distribution and storage all the way to alternative mobility solutions,” says Köckler. In recent years HANNOVER MESSE pioneered the Industry 4.0 era. Rarely has a technological development made such a profound impact so quickly. What previously was a vision is now a reality, ready for use in factories. HANNOVER MESSE 2016 will give this trend further momentum – not only with new technologies, but

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also with the new business models that they enable. For example: with predictive maintenance, machine and plant engineers embed sensors in machinery so that it can independently indicate that it will soon require servicing. Using this data, the machinery manufacturer can build his after-sales business by offering timely maintenance services to factory operators. Köckler: “At the new special display ‘Predictive Maintenance 4.0’ we make it clear: Discover Solutions is not only about technological solutions, but also about creating new fields of business.” With Partner Country USA, HANNOVER MESSE welcomes the world’s biggest economy. Leading U.S. companies will demonstrate their solutions for Integrated Industry. Plus, the U.S.-based Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) will present itself at

a special display area. IIC is a globally active organization that promotes the development of the Industrial Internet of Things. Hence, all of the key players in industrial digitalization gather in Hannover: German companies with mechanical and electrical engineering expertise, leading U.S. software providers, and companies from China and Japan that advocate Integrated Industry from their side. This creates new partnerships, ideas and solutions along the way to Industry 4.0. Köckler: “HANNOVER MESSE 2016 bundles global Industry 4.0 know-how. With the lead theme ‘Integrated Industry – Discover Solutions!’, visitors find networked solutions for more competitiveness.”

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BUSINESS NEWS

Management change in the HARTING Technology Group : Philip Harting succeeds his father as Chairman of the Board / Dietmar Harting remains on the Board After almost 50 years in the management of the HARTING Technology Group, Dietmar Harting (Dr.-Ing. E.h.) handed over the position of Chairman of the Board to his son Philip Harting on 1 October 2015. Dietmar Harting nevertheless remains a member of the company group’s Board as personally liable partner and will focus on matters concerning “the future and new technologies”. Together with his sister Maresa Harting-Hertz, President Finance and Purchasing, Philip Harting represents the 3rd generation of the family-owned company which was founded 70 years ago by his grandparents Wilhelm and Marie Harting in Minden. The company group has been headquartered in Espelkamp since the early 1950s. “I am very delighted, together with my sister and supported by my parents and fellow Board members, to continue my father’s successful work,” says Philip Harting. After completing an electrical engineering apprenticeship, Philip Harting studied electrical engineering in Braunschweig and business administration in Cologne. In 2005, he assumed a position of responsibility at his parents’ company for the first time as Managing Director Asia in Hong Kong. He has been head of the

Philip Harting (left) succeeded his father Dietmar Harting as Chairman of the Board on 1 October 2015. The two Presidents and General Partners are managing the HARTING Technology Group together with Margrit Harting, Senior Vice President and Partner, and Maresa Harting-Hertz (right), Senior Vice President Finance and

Purchasing as well as President and General Partner, in the second and third generation.

company’s largest Business Unit “Connectivity & Networks” since 2008. He and his sister Maresa were also appointed to the position of personally liable partner of the company group at the end of 2013. “Handing over the baton to my son is a major step in the successful generational transition. With the new management line-up we have set the course for the company’s successful future development,” explains Dietmar Harting. The entrepreneur and Honorary President of the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (ZVEI) joined his parents’ company in 1967 and managed it together with his mother until 1987. After her death, he headed the company together with his wife Margrit, turning it into a market and technology leader in industrial connection technology. Web: www.HARTING.com

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NI & Astronics collaborate to revitalize legacy aerospace & defense test systems NI (Nasdaq: NATI) and Astronics Test Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO), announced their collaborative efforts to deliver PXIbased products designed for the aerospace and defense community. The combination of Astronics’ strength in test system integration and NI’s leadership in PXI-based automated test systems is expected to produce a best-in-class portfolio for automated test equipment (ATE) applications. “We are focused on providing the latest technology to our customers. This move from VXI to PXI will retain the investments made in test program sets (TPSs) while providing a seamless upgrade path for our popular legacy instruments,” said Jim Mulato, president of Astronics Test Systems Inc. “The ability to collaborate with NI, a leader in PXI, will be a tremendous boost to the long-term sustainability of DoD test systems as we narrow the gap between commercial and military products.” The first product to be delivered as a result of the collaboration is the Astronics Frequency Time Interval Counter (FTIC) for PXI Express, modeled after the Astronics VXIbus 200 MHz Universal Counter. Designed for full TPS compatibility,

the instrument can replace existing VXI-based FTICs and deliver the same capability in a newer PXI-based subsystem. This upgrade was achieved by using the analog circuitry, firmware and driver software in the existing VXI module. Once available, customers can purchase the Astronics FTIC for PXI Express and future products expected to become available as a result of the collaboration, as well as support service, through the worldwide NI sales channel. “As creator of the PXI platform, and as a long-term technology supplier to the aerospace and defense ATE community, we are excited to see Astronics Test Systems VXI technology making its way into PXI,” said Eric Starkloff, executive vice president of sales and marketing at NI. “This collaboration to make available products that support legacy capability along with our continuing investment in software-designed and synthetic instruments will significantly extend the life of current test programs.” Both companies showcase their technology at AUTOTESTCON in Maryland November 2 – 5.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Brazil chemical facility to be first to use Honeywell’s state-of-theart process controls Experion® Orion Console Designed With Operator in Mind, Providing a Single Visual Workspace to Allow for Faster, More Effective Response, Less Fatigue Honeywell (NYSE: HON) Process Solutions (HPS) announced that a large chemical facility in Brazil will be the first in the world to use Honeywell’s stateof-the-art Experion® Orion Console, which is designed with plant operating personnel in mind by providing a single visual workplace that allows for more effective responses and less operator fatigue. ICL Brasil will use the Experion Orion Console as well as Honeywell’s Universal I/O technology to modernize its production facility in Cajati, near Sao Paulo. The upgrades are meant to increase production, improve efficiency and improve the effectiveness of the plant operators. “This project reflects ICL Brasil’s bold and pioneering vision for its business by better helping its operators perform their jobs, reducing costs and saving time on the overall project,” said Francisco Casulli, HPS business leader for Brazil. “Experion Orion truly changes the concept of ‘plant operations’ by transforming the process operators into profit operators. These operators not only understand how the plant works, but how to make it run more efficiently and profitably.” Experion Orion Console – built on Honeywell’s

flagship Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) control platform – features an improved ergonomic design, better displays, and stronger capabilities to meet the needs of increasingly mobile plant operators. “The Cajati plant has been an important part of our company’s success for almost 30 years,” said Arnaldo Dias Jr., industrial manager of ICL Brasil. “For this upgrade, we needed technology that would help us boost our competitiveness and improve our leading position as the premier manufacturer of phosphoric acid. Honeywell’s technology will enable us to do that.” While ICL Brasil is the first major facility to install the Experion Orion Console, HPS has similar projects ongoing at chemical plants, refineries, mines and other production sites around the world in countries such as Chile, Mexico, the United States, Korea, Australia, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Oman. The console features a large, ultra-high definition display with clear status readings of operations in a single glance for faster and more-informed management. Operators can customize displays to prioritize data that is needed for a given process or operation.

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The display also can be set to show operating limits and targets. Touchscreen displays help operators quickly and accurately respond to changing conditions. Additionally, the console features adjustable sitting and standing operating positions to reduce fatigue. The console was developed using the Honeywell User Experience, a new approach to the design and development of new products focused on making them easier to use, more intuitive, more efficient, and more productive. Use of Honeywell’s Universal I/O (input/output) technology will speed project schedules, reduce production downtime, and help plant personnel more efficiently manage operations by reducing the stock of spare parts. In parallel, the Universal I/O modules play a critical role in helping

start operations on time by allowing operators to quickly and remotely configure channels as digital or analog. This allows the system to become operational as soon as the points are set, and eliminates the need to re-open panels to replace cards or adjust wiring even if there are changes later in the project. Finally, using Universal I/O modules allows plants to reduce the number of spares that are needed, which is important for large projects such as the ICL Brasil upgrade, which can have more than 10,000 I/O points. This translates to significant savings on inventory and storage costs. ICL Brasil is a global manufacturer of products based on special minerals that meet the essential needs of humanity.

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Möhlenhoff’s OEM Alpha 2: System provides a perfect climate in connected homes:

Room-by-room temperature control in the home of the future The trend to the “smart home”, in which heating, ventilation and air conditioning are controlled in a home network or via the Internet, is gaining increasing momentum. And with good reason: These systems provide superlative comfort and safety, are easy to operate by means of a computer or smartphone and contribute significantly to energy savings. This is one big reason why more and more people are setting up connected homes. Möhlenhoff GmbH, which specializes in business with OEM customers and partner companies, has developed the OEM Alpha 2: System, an intelligent room-by-room temperature control system for private and public buildings. The system can be integrated with ease into superordinate home automation systems. At IFA, the global trade show for consumer electronics and home

The intelligent room-by-room temperature control system can easily be integrated into existing home automation systems.

The OEM Alpha 2: System permits convenient control of heating and air-conditioning components via laptop, tablet or smartphone – in a home network or worldwide via the Internet.

appliances in Berlin, Möhlenhoff and its partner eQ-3 presented the OEM Alpha 2: System to the general public. “Networking is one of the most significant trends in building services engineering,” explains product manager Thomas Beneke, who was present at the trade show. “The OEM Alpha 2: System establishes us as a professional provider in the up-and-coming smart home market.“ The universal room-by-room temperature control system for heating and cooling applications is available in versions for 868-MHz radio control or bus control, and it can easily be integrated into superordinate home automation systems. “The trend is towards convenient control of all building services from a tablet or smartphone,” says Beneke. The OEM Alpha 2: System consists of one or more base stations to which up to 18 actuators can be connected, depending on the model. The actuators

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are assigned to up to eight heating zones in the bus version and up to twelve in the radio-controlled system. The stations can also be connected with one another, for example to create system solutions for multi-story buildings. Various room control units – with or without a display depending on the user’s requirements – allow simple management of the individual parameters for each heating zone as well as control of the global functions and settings for the entire system. The system can optionally be configured and operated via the integral EZR software interface – in the home network or anywhere in the world via the Internet. For this purpose, a web server is integrated into the base station. The temperature in each room is adjusted by means of room control units, smartphone, laptop or tablet. The system is also suitable for radiant cooling and heating. Heating and

cooling times are freely programmable, and an integral smart start / smart stop function ensures that rooms are kept at the desired temperature with a minimum expenditure of energy. The system analyzes the environmental conditions and adjusts the energy use accordingly. Special schedules can be defined and modified as needed for weekends, vacations or other occasions. The OEM Alpha 2: System is extremely efficient: The actuators are highly accurate, the base stations have state-of-the art power supply units and the control system uses smart programming, all of which ensures that the system consumes only as much energy as necessary. As an OEM partner, Möhlenhoff adapts all the components of its roomby-room temperature control systems to its customers’ individual requirements. The options include the range of functions, printing of logos and lettering, and custom-made packaging and communications equipment. The OEM Alpha 2: System is suitable for single-family and multi-family houses, utility buildings, administration buildings, hotels and schools.

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New heart beating in all NORD inverters In a design change implemented from October 1, 2015, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS will equip all motormounted and cabinet-installed frequency inverters with new, more versatile microcontrollers and a new firmware. Notably, this architectural upgrade enables the inverters originally designed for asynchronous motors to also control synchronous motors, which is becoming increasingly important particularly with the advent of IE4 efficiency motors. Highly dynamic

drive tasks can now be executed even without encoder feedback. There are substantial benefits: for instance, customers who have been using IE3 motors with an encoder can save energy and costs by switching to IE4 motors without an encoder. Moreover, new generation NORD inverters are capable of performing drive-related PLC functions, which can significantly relieve external controllers. In some cases, previously used mini-controllers may even

The upgraded inverter generation is an in-house development by NORD’s electronics branch in Aurich, Northern Germany, were every single unit is tested prior to delivery

become redundant and be completely omitted. The inverters support the manufacturer-independent PLCopen function blocks for motion control. They can be freely programmed

according to IEC 61131-3 in “Structured Text” or “Instruction List”. This makes application development less complex and reduces the associated costs. Customer-specific drive-related functions can be implemented by means of the inverter PLC without an application-specific firmware and free from cost-intensive verification and validation.

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Red Lion’s Flagship Industrial Automation & Networking Products Take Top Awards Graphite HMIs and NT24k Industrial Switches Named “Best Products of 2015” by Control Engineering China; Graphite HMIs Receive 2015 Innovation Award from MM Automation Red Lion Controls, the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, today announced that its flagship Graphite® HMI panels and N-Tron® series NT24k™ managed industrial Ethernet switches were both named “Best Products of 2015” by Control Engineering China. Additionally, Red Lion’s Graphite HMIs were honored with a “2015 Innovation Product of China Automation Industry Award” from MM Automation. The awards were presented as part of Industrial Automation Show award ceremonies in Shanghai

earlier this month. Awards from Control Engineering China honor tools, products and solutions that help international plant managers do their jobs more efficiently. Red Lion received “Best Product of 2015” awards for Graphite HMIs in the “HMI” category and NT24k switch platform in the “Bus and Ethernet” category. MM Automation’s MM Innovation Awards include three categories: automation, drive and logistics technology. Red Lion’s Graphite HMIs were honored with a “2015 Innovation Product of China Automation Industry Award” in the

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automation category. Part of Vogel Business Media’s MM Maschinenmarkt, MM Automation Chinese version is an award-winning print and e-magazine focused on automation and logistics. “We value our reputation as one of the industry’s most trusted brands in China, and are gratified to once again be honored by awards from these publications,” said Mike Granby, President, Red Lion Controls. “Red Lion strives to develop products that meet the rigorous and evolving needs of the industries we serve. Our HMIs and industrial switches help enable customers to realize more

efficiency, operability and cost savings across both factory and extreme environments.” With rugged aluminum construction, a wide operating temperature range and flexible plug-in modules, Red Lion’s Graphite HMIs enable customers to connect, monitor and control processes in several industries to meet varying industrial automation requirements.

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Complete PROTUM office system available New connection components for the proven desk cable carrier system TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP has added new desk top, floor and frame connections to its PROTUM Office P0240GS desk cable carrier system. This makes it a complete system allowing particularly fast and easy mounting on office furniture. And it looks great, too: PROTUM Office recently won the iF DESIGN AWARD 2015. The new PROTUM Office system can be used

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on height-adjustable desks and on simple tables with four legs. “Until now, PROTUM Office cable carriers were mainly used by manufacturers of office furniture who tended to install them in height-adjustable stand/ sit workstations,” explains Werner Eul, Product Manager Cable Carrier Systems at TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP GmbH. “Our extended system on the other hand offers customers a simple combination with all types of desks.” For this purpose, TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP developed standard connections for desk tops, floor and desks. The table connections are screw-fixed directly to the underside of the desk top. The weight of the freestanding floor connection provides increased stability and is primarily designed for a clean connection to the floor. The alternative is a round or flat desk frame connection which is suitable for heightadjustable desks. It can be fixed with magnets as a standard or optionally with screws, cable ties or adhesive tape. For all connections, users can choose between the colors black, white and silvergray. The components are also available as a set. The PROTUM Office cable carriers are especially designed for use in office

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Kabelschlepp_Energiefuehrung_fuer_Buerotische: The PROTUM Office P0240GS desk cable carrier system recently won the iF DESIGN AWARD 2015 and now TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP has added new desk top, floor and

frame connections to the range

environments. The generous inner width of 50 mm and the option for double filling provide sufficient space for cables in office environments, i.e. for telecommunication, energy and data cables. The cable carriers consist of a flexible strip and the side

parts of the cable routing are simply clipped onto this. The elements can be extended at any time by connecting more strips and clipping on more side parts. Shortening can be achieved by simply cutting the strip. The cables are simply pressed into the clips, making it easy to change cables at any time. The side parts and the strips for the cable carriers are optionally available in white, black or an elegant silver-gray. The colors can be combined to suit customer preferences. This means that PROTUM Office offers awardwinning design in addition to convincing functionality.

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HRS Process Systems highlights need for energy efficient heat transfer equipment at Paperex 2015 HRS Process Systems Ltd. (HRS), part of HRS Group, UK participated in the 12th International Paperex 2015, held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 1st – 4th Nov, 2015. The company highlighted the significance of innovative technology in paper industry by showcasing the latest product range including Ecoflux* Corrugated Tube Heat Exchangers and HRS Funke Plate Heat Exchangers. The company is widely recognised for its pioneering role in introducing highly energy efficient products that support sustainable development. Ecoflux* Corrugated Tube Heat Exchangers (CTHE) are used for important processes like steam condensation, exhaust steam heat recovery, gland cooling, oil cooling, closed loop water cooling etc. Funke Plate Heat Exchangers (PHE) are used for important processes like

water cooling, hydraulic oil cooling and heat recovery. HRS offers cost effective heat transfer solutions through application engineering and design expertise to optimize the energy consumption in paper manufacturing processes such as cellulose production, pulp production, heat recovery and waste water treatment. As per recent statistics, India has emerged as the fasted growing paper market in the world from 7.5 kg per capita consumption in 2007-08; the figure has gone up to 8.3 kg with an overall 7-8% projected growth over the next decade. Majority of paper pulp is produced by recycling waste paper. Other sources for paper production are through agricultural residues and a small portion from wood as the raw material. Domestic demand for paper is expected to rise by 53% in the next few years. In the

last five years, the Indian paper sector has invested about Rs 20,000 crore on capacity enhancement, technology upgrade and acquisitions. Commenting on the paper industry and the role of HRS, Mr. V Gokuldas, Managing Director, HRS Process Systems Ltd. said: “Developing better paper and pulp processing methods to efficiently meet the growing demand for paper is a prime challenge before the industry. Our innovative range of heat exchangers enable the producers save on energy costs with better heat transfer characteristics and low fouling tendency. We have solutions for paper and pulp sector in core and ancillary processing. Many blue chip companies in this sector consider HRS as a preferred partner for their various heat transfer

requirements.” Paperex is one of the world’s largest paper industry exhibitions and this edition of 2015 successfully brought together over 500 leading exhibitors from over 33 countries. Many renowned names in paper industry participated in the event. Some of these companies such as JK Paper, Trident, TNPL, Pudumjee, Asia Pulp & Paper, Naini Group, Khanna Paper, Bindal, Emami Paper Mills are also esteemed customers of HRS.

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De Dietrich builds new plant to strengthen market in China Under the deal, De Dietrich will deliver a waste acid treatment system for a new toluene diisocyanate plant to be built in northwest China. Toluene diisocyanate (TDI) is used in the manufacture of polyurethane. The Chinese government, which has significantly tightened the country’s environmental standards, was impressed by De Dietrich’s highly efficient effluent treatment and

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ole-Parmer recently introduced new range of waterproof portable meters. Its’ optical RDO technology is a cost-effective option for dissolved oxygen meter users. The new Oakton® GLP complaint Waterproof DO 450 and pH/DO 450 Meters from Cole-Parmer are optical meters with the convenience of no membrane replacement, no electrolyte replacement, no incoming flow requirement, and no hydrogen sulfide interference. The meters also offer a short response time, minimal drift, and minimal maintenance. Users gain more accurate readings on these DO meters with automatic and manual temperature compensation, which adjusts for fluctuating temperatures. They can see more data at a

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Safexpress announces launch of maiden service center Market Leader in supply chain & logistics plans to create a string of Service Centers

“Safexpress has been growing at a reasonably good rate for the last few years. As a growing firm, we have always felt the need for continuous innovation. It is this quest for innovation which has led us to create innovative Retail services like Easy2Move, Campus2Home, and so on. “ Safexpress, India’s largest supply chain & logistics firm, announced the launch of its maiden Service Center in New Delhi. Located at Dwarka, one of the fastest growing hubs in Delhi, the Safexpress Service Center will cater to the C2C and B2B needs of the region. The opening ceremony took place on 23rd October, 2015. The Safexpress Service Center was inaugurated by Mr. Rubal Jain, MD, Safexpress in the august presence of Mr. Pawan Jain, Founder & Chairman, Safexpress, alongside various senior officials from Safexpress. Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Rubal Jain said,

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Customized grinding concepts in Milan

Improve workpiece quality, reduce cycle time: The customized grinding concepts of the JUNKER Group met with keen interest at the EMO in Milan

At the EMO the JUNKER Group showcased its products for the first time in Europe together with its latest member ZEMA. It was once again obvious that the customized grinding concepts that the Group develops for workpieces regardless of their complexity is the result of an intensive dialogue with its customers. The circular grinding machine Numerika GH 1000 by ZEMA attracted a great deal of attention. The Brazilian grinding machine manufacturer became a member of the JUNKER Group in March. The sophisticated machine concept surprised visitors to the exhibition where it immediately became apparent that ZEMA is competing on an equal footing with European manufacturers. ZEMA can offer its customers sound workmanship, simple operation using the Fanuc or Siemens control and choice of components thanks to its close cooperation with globally renowned suppliers. Visitors were also able to take a closer look at a newly

developed workhead at the JUNKER JUMAT 1S when grinding the threads of ball screw nuts. With two opposing clamping devices, downtimes can be minimized considerably: while grinding on the one side, workpieces are unloaded, loaded, clamped and positioned on the other. The only downtime: Swiveling by 180 degrees in less than 3 seconds. Numerous inquiries came in particular from Italian customers with regard to the Lean Selection speed. One or two high-performance grinding spindles mounted at the swivel-action wheelhead (B-axis) work using both the plunge-cut and QUICKPOINT grinding methods. The LTA Lufttechnik presented its filtration solution at its own booth in Hall 11. The electrostatic oil and emulsion mist filters met with great approval. The modular design renders them suitable for the group or central extraction of several machine tools. For more information Web: www.junker.in

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Lantek reaches global agreement with Vanad 2000 Lantek, a global leader in CAD/CAM for sheet metal applications is further pursuing its policy of increasing its export market by signing a worldwide agreement with Vanad 2000, which manufactures fiber laser, oxy-fuel and plasma cutting machines at its headquarters in the Czech Republic. Vanad has delivered well over 1000 machines through its distribution network which extends across Eastern Europe, Russia, Germany, Austria and as far as South Africa. It has a programme of continuous development and has recently added four new machines to its portfolio, the Vanad Kompakt Light plasma cutter which can cut material up to 30mm thick with plasma or 50mm with oxy-cut; the Vanad Bluester with automatic plasma 3D head; the Vanad Suprema which can cut sheets up to 12m x 3.1m and the Vanad Laser Kompakt fiber laser which offers travel speeds of over 45m/minute. The Lantek Expert CAD/CAM software is already distributed in more than 100 countries worldwide and Lantek has its own offices in 15 including the USA, Germany, Chile, Japan and China enabling it to deliver high quality global support to its customers. Francisco Perez, Director of OEM Channel at Lantek says, “By agreeing a worldwide strategic partnership with Vanad 2000, we will be able to increase our penetration of the Eastern

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CNC Software, Inc. launches Global “Dynamic Motion Challenge”

CNC Software, Inc. (www. mastercam.com) has launched a worldwide Dynamic Motion Seminar Program where manufacturing managers, CNC programmers, machinists and operators can learn about achieving higher material removal rates, cycle time reductions of up to 70%, and greater tool life using Dynamic Motion. With support from our tooling and machine partners we are bringing live cutting demonstrations, featuring difficult to machine materials, to local venues so attendees can experience the benefits of Mastercam’s Dynamic Motion for themselves. In the coming months, Mastercam Resellers from around the world will be conducting these seminars which include educational presentations by cutting tool and machine tool experts, followed by live milling and turning demonstrations using Dynamic Motion. Those interested in attending one of these educational seminars, seeing the

current schedule of events, or for more details can visit our Dynamic Motion Challenge web page at www.mastercam.com/communities/ dynamic-motion-challenge. About Mastercam Developed by CNC Software, Inc., 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 1983. The U.S.based company provides Mastercam CAD/CAM solutions to more than 211,000 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 Web: www.mastercam.com

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Grooving and Cut-Off Made easy -Beyond Evolution™ In a manufacturing world of growing complexity, a straightforward solution that works excellently and saves money can be a breath of fresh air. In grooving and cutoff, Beyond Evolution™ from Kennametal is that solution. “What would it take to launch the world’s best grooving and cutoff system?” asks Kennametal senior product manager Mark Filosemi. “We began with the expected longer tool life and higher cutting speed. But our customers added something different. They wanted simple. That was it. They wanted to stop leafing through hundreds of pages of catalogs and thousands of items because it was difficult, time-consuming, and expensive.” Easy to choose, easy to use became the foundation of Beyond Evolution’s development. The goal to offer a system that was less complicated to navigate and select, complimented by an equally

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simple approach to using it. “But we didn’t stop there,” Filosemi adds. In developing Beyond Evolution, the team questioned every detail to enhance our customer’s experience. With deep design and innovative engineering experience, Kennametal pioneered the most versatile high-performance platform to enter the market. Proprietary Triple V Beyond Evolution is a single-sided grooving and cutoff system for deeper grooving capability than double-ended systems. A proprietary “Triple V” design with top, bottom, and backside V-shaped seating in the holder pocket creates a pull-in effect for exceptionally high stability for deep grooving, face grooving, side turning, and profiling, among other applications. The results: Beyond Evolution will groove deeper than double-ended systems, turn

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Pramet unravel turning dilemma with new ranges

Continued from page no.44 with 90% of the stability and allow interchangeability regardless of geometry or application. It offers tighter indexing tolerances, longer cutting depths, and new plunge and turn geometries The most visible result of Beyond Evolution’s “one system for all applications” design is the most requested – fewer items, up to 35% compared to competitors. This makes Beyond Evolution easy to choose in addition to easy to use, reducing inventory and expenses. And where conventional product launches focus on a single line item, Beyond Evolution will be launched in multiple grades for dozens of applications – a full line offering that promises higher performance and reduced costs immediately. Innovations 2016 and NOVO Whether you’re digitally native or prefer print, much more information, including grade descriptions, feed and speed recommendations, and full ordering

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information is available in the new Innovations 2016 catalog from Kennametal – an invaluable resource for the latest advances across the entire range of Kennametal applications. For downloading the digital version or requesting a print copy, visit www. kennametal.com. Moreover, Beyond Evolution is available through NOVO™, Kennametal’s digital process knowledge application. With powerful process knowledge available on iPad™ and other digital devices, NOVO helps users define machining features, such as profiling or grooving in specific work materials, and then immediately reduces the product set to those like Beyond Evolution that can do the job. This provides far more useful process knowledge than any online catalog alone, all obtained in a fraction of the time. For more information www.kennametal.com

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Pramet has introduced two new positive geometries and grades for turning applications in difficult to machine materials. Suitable for a variety of turning applications, the SF and SM geometries have been launched to support the machining of materials such as high temperature alloys and stainless steel. Part of Dormer Pramet’s second product launch of 2015, the SF geometry features a sharp, positive rake of 14.5°. It is suitable for finishing applications in continuous cut with very low forces. The SM geometry has a positive rake of 13° and is a wear-resistant, universal geometry for medium machining (finishing up to roughing) and suitable for continuous and interrupted cut. Both geometries are available in a variety of grades and have been designed to promote low cutting forces and prevent work-hardening. This helps to reduce the risk of vibration when turning thin-walled components. In addition to the new geometries, two new turning grades have been

unveiled by the global cutting tool manufacturer. The PVD coated T6310 grade features a special sintering process which enhances cutting edge reliability and strength. Its new substrate with intermediate Cobalt content provides additional hardness and increased abrasion resistance to offer greater reliability and prolonged tool life. The T6310’s triple coating provides durability for higher cutting speeds used when machining stainless steel, heat-treated and hardened materials. It is suitable for use with the new SM and SF geometries, as well as Pramet’s existing NF and RM geometries, with a total of 89 inserts now available. Josef Bittner, product manager for turning at Dormer Pramet, said: “The thermal conductivity of stainless steel, nickel and titanium tends to be low, but with high cutting speeds and feeds required during machining, the cutting edge can quickly become overheated, shortening tool life. editor@divyamediaonline. com www.engrreview.com

Foundry specialist SLR implements Thermography: Maintenance from a single mold A FLIR T440 thermal imaging camera assures uninterrupted production at the SLR Group. The German SLR Foundry St. Leon-Rot GmbH was founded in 1981 as a medium-sized company and acquired by Rudi Seiz within the framework of a management buyout in 1986. The company now has a total of 650 employees and produces over 120,000 tons of raw, processed and assembled nodular iron. The SLR group operates foundries and processing sites throughout Europe for this purpose and can thus offer high quality at attractive global market prices. 230 employees contribute to achieving this goal at the headquarters in St. Leon-Rot. In order to ensure that production never falters at this site, SLR purchased a FLIR T440 thermal imaging camera in the spring of 2013. AVOIDING UNPLANNED DOWNTIME This was initiated by Alexander Czuberny, who is responsible for the company’s electrical systems at the main SLR plant in St. Leon-Rot. He was keen on avoiding to the greatest extent possible unplanned downtime due to sudden electrical failures. “When one of our machines fails, the entire plant stands still,” explained Czuberny. “A whole shift of about 70 employees in our production department then have to bide their time while the time required to complete customer orders keeps ticking. This is not only annoying and nerve-wracking, but can be really expensive.” The Solution : A High-Performance Thermal IMAGING CAMERA With many years of experience as an electrical engineer in maintenance, Alexander Czuberny knew the right way to go about it. A high-performance thermal imaging camera can be used to check electrical installations, fuses and control cabinets on a regular basis to ensure detection of thermal anomalies (which indicate a problem or imminent component failure) and replace the corresponding parts in time. Alexander Czuberny thus researched the thermal imaging camera market and quickly included the global leader in thermal imaging FLIR in his shortlist. “I wanted a truly sophisticated thermal imaging www.engrreview.com

camera with a certain resolution and useful features.” Alexander Czuberny then contacted Andreas Blug from the ROLF WEBER GROUP, which distributes thermal imaging cameras made by market leader FLIR Systems as a system partner for the industrial and craft sectors. As a level-2 certified thermographer, Andreas Blug proved to be just the right partner when it comes to maintenance solutions using thermal imaging cameras. “Even though prices have developed in a very customer-friendly way in the past few years, purchasing a high-performance thermal imaging camera is of course still an investment, of which company management has to be convinced,” explains thermographer Blug. CAMERA SELECTION Therefore, the two agreed to meet at SLR, where Andreas Blug presented various thermal imaging cameras. “I think it’s very important to truly compare the different products,” explains Andreas Blug. “This is the only way to find the right camera for specific requirements. When entering this type of partnership, it’s important that users get hands-on experience with the right device and learn how to work with it properly,” Blug continues. “There are thermal imaging cameras on the market for under 1,000 euros. However it is important

The FLIR T440 features an 8 x digital zoom and is equipped with the innovative Multi Spectral Dynamic Imaging (MSX) function.

An overheated drive motor

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downtime. One of the typical applications at SLR is the inspection of electrical control units for heat spots.

Compared to the standard thermal image, MSX technology (right) also shows essential details such aslabels.

Even deposits in a pipe system can be seen in a thermal image.

Alexander Czuberny, Blug took thermographic images of machinery and equipment, some of which showed a need for immediate maintenance. Company management was therefore also impressed by the possibilities of thermography for inspecting the electrical installations. Based on Blug’s advice, the SLR Group chose a FLIR T440 with a thermal resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and for an additional 45° interchangeable lens. The FLIR T440 has MSX technology, a patented FLIR technology which provides clear pictures and unmatched detail. MSX combines the thermal image with visible spectrum detail from the built-in 3.1 megapixel digital camera to provide a razor-sharp picture in which even individual labels on components can be read. The results can then be processed using the current version of FLIR Tools software. Alexander Czuberny was also impressed by the 48 | NOVEMBER 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

ergonomic and easy operation of the FLIR T440. ELECTRO-THERMAL INSPECTION “Regular inspection not only helps avoid machine failures, but is also extremely useful for fire protection,” Alexander Czuberny explains. “Old wiring can become brittle. External factors including UV radiation and subsequent chemical processes in the material change the consistency of the softening agents over the course of time and thus the wiring’s plastic coating hardens, becomes brittle and falls off.” In addition, contact points oxidize and fuses become overloaded. The thermal imaging camera detects this immediately due to temperature differences. Defective electrical and mechanical devices such as overload protectors, fuses, screw contacts or terminals and wiring are the earmarked for replacement during the next scheduled maintenance

THERMOGRAPHY CAN ALSO DETECT MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. Thermography can not only detect problems in electrical systems, but is very effective when it comes to mechanical parts as well. At the SLR Group, the company’s conveyor belts were also subjected to thermographic inspection. This revealed that some of the spindle bearings were defective. There are various possible reasons for this (e.g. lacking or insufficient lubrication), but the results were obvious. Two of the bearings were overheating, as was plain to see in the thermal image. They were just about to break and had to be replaced. “We were able to schedule the necessary repair in one of our breaks. If the bearing had broken during operation, an hour of downtime would have cost us as much as the thermal imaging camera did – it thus really quickly paid for itself,” explained Czuberny. Another use for the FLIR T440 was discovered by coincidence during a tour of the production facility. Sometimes unusual problems also occur. For example, Czuberny had wondered why the temperature on the machine side of a pump,

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The temperature deltas of the components conducting electrical current are clearly visible in the infrared image. The thermographer’s training and experience truly pay off when it comes assessing this thermal abnormality and recommending a course of action for the electrician.

It is clear that the unit on the lower left needs to be checked by the electrician. The image of the pump on the right was abnormal. Diagnosis revealed that it had been installed incorrectly. Of the 6 measuring points on this image, spot L2 is noticeably hotter than L1 and L3.

The middle rail requires inspection, because it is heating up to almost 80 degrees at some points.

which is used next to another one to pump hot material into a tank, was much too high on the intake side. The puzzle was solved: one pump had been connected backwards.

FLIR Tools (for PC and Mac) can be used to manipulate radiometric images to thermally adjust the level and span, to switch the range, or to alter parameter settings such as emission level, reflected temperature, etc.

practical use and basic principles at the Infrared Training Center to gain the required qualifications and familiarize himself with the features of the FLIR thermal imaging camera as well as the FLIR Tools processing software that is included with the camera. “But then I received an introduction in the form of a practical seminar by Mr. Blug on site at our company, which provided me with an overview of the camera’s main features as well as what can go wrong.” This of course includes setting the right degree of emission in the camera depending on the material that is to be thermographically inspected. Alexander Czuberny also learned about the image processing features of the FLIR Tools software. “A joystick can be used to quickly adapt the temperature range of the fully radiometric FLIR thermal images in order to improve the visibility of special characteristics and thermal anomalies in the image.” Alexander Czuberny was very impressed: “The FLIR T440 is a perfect fit for our purposes. Conducting inspections on a regular basis helps us avoid unscheduled downtimes and the costly consequences.

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KSB wins major contract for new Indian power station KSB Pumps Ltd. India has won a substantial order for the supply of six boiler feed pumps to be installed in the new, ultra-modern fossil-fuelled power station located in Tanda in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. India’s national power utility is currently building two new power plant units there, each with a capacity of 600 MW. The pumps are designed for a pressure of 500 bar. An electric motor

and a turbine with power ratings of 11 MW and 17 MW respectively will serve to drive the pumps. Besides the high-pressure boiler feed pumps, the scope of supply includes six booster pumps, baseplates, electric motors, hydraulic couplings, oil coolers, gearboxes as well as noise enclosures and related instrumentation. KSB Pumps Ltd. India received the order because they are able to

manufacture all pump sets at their Chinchwad plant which is equipped with state-of-the-art manufacturing and testing facilities and can conduct elaborate performance tests prior to delivery. Delivery will begin in November 2016 and is expected to be completed by May 2017.

With its manufacturing and testing facilities, the KSB plant at Chinchwad in India is particularly well equipped for the manufacture

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KEPL commissioned its first API Turbine in Indonesia Pune-headquartered Kirloskar Ebara Pumps Ltd (KEPL), a joint venture of Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL), has successfully commissioned its indigenously-developed first API 611 Steam Turbine ‘K-TUR’ at PT. Pemukasakti Manishindah, Indonesia. Having immense experience in manufacturing, KEPL designed and developed API 611 compliant steam turbine up to a power rating of 3000 Kw for the global API industry. This first “K-TUR” was supplied through ISGEC Heavy Engineering Limited, India with a rating of 380 Kw. This turbine is capable of variable speed / power operation from 30% to 110% of the boiler load and has been designed in a way that it has the best operational efficiencies over its designed life of 20 years. In addition to No Load Mechanical Run Testing (NLMRT) as per API

611. KEPL also tested the turbine on part load for the first time using a calibrated pump to evaluate its operational performance vis-a vis the designed performance. Being the first KEPL turbine in the international market, the erection and commissioning had its own set of challenges. However, the rich experience and in-depth expertise in commissioning API turbines for its customers in India and the availability of expertise from KBI global operations, KEPL was able to plan and execute the commissioning activities smoothly. “KEPL is the first company from India to have developed steam turbine as per the international specification. After successful commissioning, the officials form ISGEC heavy Engineering Limited complimented KEPL for excellent design and smooth operations. KEPL is now ready

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to commission its indigenously developed API steam turbine at Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Vadodara, India” said Ashish Deshmukh, Associate Vice President-Turbine division, KEPL. Commissioning of K-TUR was carried out in two stages. In the first stage, deputing the engineers during the election stage when all activities related to grouting of turbine base, coupling with driven equipment (Boiler Feed Pumps), alignment with inlet and exhaust steam piping were monitored closely. This was

followed by reviewing the connections of water and air piping, electrical wiring, thus completing the first stage of the project. In the next stage, KEPL engineers verified quality of steam and ensured that it was as per specified purity. Finally, before handing it to the regular operations, the turbine testing on load and over speed trip test were witnessed by customers and the end users.

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Finolex Industries Ltd launches campaign- Finolex PlumberEk Number Mass loyalty campaign to enrol plumbers. Honours 850 plumbers -Company reaches out to over thousands of plumbers in the city over a three week period to build top of the mind awareness

Mr. Nitin Kulkarni, President, Sales and Marketing, FIL presenting the bike to the winners of the Lucky Draw

Finolex Industries Ltd, India’s largest rigid PVC–U pipes and fittings manufacturer and the second largest PVC resin manufacturer today, honoured around 850 plumbers in Mumbai post a massive consumer connect initiative launched by the company recently. The move assumes significance as; there is a huge shortage of quality plumbers in India. As per industry estimates, about 90 % of the plumbing industry in India lacks professional training putting the Indian construction at a major disadvantage. Trained and quality plumbers are thus at a premium not only for the construction industry but also for Finolex Industries as this community is a key influencer in the purchase of pipes. The company is

increasingly focusing on the Mumbai market and has appointed new dealers in this region. Finolex Industries Ltd has also bagged contracts from prominent builders like Lodha, Raheja, Akshar Developers to name a few. In the last six months, the company has increased its sales from Mumbai market by over 50% which goes on to say its dedication and aspiration from this market. Finolex Industries set its campaign ‘Finolex Plumber- Ek Number’ rolling by distributing around two lakh FIL branded cups to various tea vendors in areas predominant hardware market base in Mumbai over a period of 3 weeks. Plumbers called up a toll free number and answered select questions which helped the company

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identify the genuine plumbers who were then enrolled for the programme. A lucky draw was also organised where from the registered plumbers 40% were provided with mobile recharges, 20 of them were provided with multimedia android phones and one lucky winner was awarded a motorcycle. The aim was to attain the top of the mind recall with the plumbing community in Mumbai and to create a sense of closed community between the company and the plumbers. “This activity brought us closer to the plumbers and dealers in Mumbai. It helped us further our cause of expanding our footprint in the urban infrastructure space and will serve us well in connecting with a diverse consumer base in a more relevant way,” said Mr. Nitin Kulkarni, president, Sales & Marketing, Finolex Industries. “The plumbers form our first line of sale. Through this activity we wish to make them our brand custodians who push the FIL Cause to the end consumers.” Over the last four years, the company has substantially increased its distribution reach, and it

holds ‘leadership position’ in traditional trade. Finolex Industries has a strong presence in the rural markets in India. The company is now positioned as a complete water management company and is fast increasing its footprint in the urban areas. The activity was conducted to enhance the reach of the company further in the urban market of Mumbai. About Finolex: Finolex Industries Limited (FIL) is India’s largest UPVC & CPVC pipes and fittings manufacturer and the second largest PVC resin manufacturer. FIL is headquartered in Pune and operates through its state of the art manufacturing plants located in Urse (Pune), Ratnagiri (Maharashtra) and Masar (Gujarat)and warehouses at Chinchwad, Cuttack, Noida and Indore. FIL is the first Indian PVC–U manufacturer to be awarded the IS/ ISO 9001:2008 certification. With its unmatched product quality and reach, FIL truly lead the way in India’s economic development. For more information Web :www.finolex.com www.engrreview.com

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300 members of textile industry to visit ITMA 2015 with In ORBIT Tours 12 – 19 November, Milan–Italy Pre-ITMA interim report by Mr. Om Prakash, Director – In ORBIT Tours Pvt. Ltd. As ITMA 2015 is fast approaching 300 members from Indian Textile Industry are set to visit with In ORBIT Tours Pvt. Ltd., said Mr. Om Prakash, Director – In ORBIT in a Press Note published in Mumbai. ITMA 2015 will continue to be the global marketplace and one-stop sourcing platform for: • Emerging trends and innovation solutions • Acquiring new knowledge and best practices

• Establishing strategic relationships with industry leaders ITMA 2015 to be held in Milan – Italy from 12 – 19 November 2015 will showcase the latest textile technology from all over the world. 1,500 exhibitors from 47 countries will demonstrate their latest innovations in textile machinery, raw materials from fibre, yarn, weaving, spinning, knitting, printing, dyeing

and embroidery. ITMA is considered the MECCA of Textile Industry and is held once in 4 years. More than 100,067 visitors from 140 countries are expected to meet their counterparts from across the world. Indian textile industry has been one of the leading and progressive among the fore-runners in textile producing countries of the world. In ORBIT’s delegation includes delegations of

some of the important textile Associations, Chamber of Commerce and leading Exhibitors who will proudly present the latest innovations in the Indian textile industry.

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SKF office achieves highest possible environmental rating SKF’s office in Pune, India has been awarded the highest possible LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating – Platinum – by the Indian Green Building Council. Designed with a focus on energy and water efficiency, the building’s envelope material and lighting help it exceed LEED’s baseline building standards by approximately 60%. In total, 65% of the building’s electricity comes from roof-top solar panels and at peak office hours, it is energy neutral, as 100% of its power requirement is drawn from solar energy. Mr. Shishir Joshipura, Managing Director and Country Head, SKF India, said, “This certification is

reflective of SKF India’s commitment to sustainable business development. We are delighted and thank all our partners who made this happen”. SKF has a long standing focus on sustainability – defined by the Beyond

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Zero strategy. LEED-certification is just one example of many actions taken to reduce environmental impacts along the full value chain. Another example is the Group’s focus on energy and carbon saving solutions within its own

manufacturing, logistical and purchasing operations. SKF’s absolute energy use has been reducedby 15% since 2006, during which time the Group’s sales have grown by 30%. For more information Web: www.skf.com www.engrreview.com

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Bonfiglioli is pleased to announce its new focus on the marine & offshore market With its comprehensive product range, Bonfiglioli is a one-stop provider of cutting-edge marine and offshore gear solutions that come with the highest certifications and offer unparalleled reliability for harsh marine environments.The company offers diverse solutions for lifting, pulling and slewing machinery for marine and offshore applications like shipboard cranes, offshore cranes, deck machinery, azimuth thrusters and pipe layers. Products include planetary gearboxes, bevel helical and parallel shaft gearboxes, electric motors and frequency controllers. They have been assessed by major Classification Societies like ABS, DNV, LR and can be delivered with a 3.2 Certification in all major Classes and are classed with full traceability of the load carrying components. Bonfiglioli has also developed a specific range of gearboxes for jacking machinery with rack and pinion design, intended for jack-up drilling rigs, service liftboats, accommodation and windmill installation vessels. Solutions for Shipboard Cranes Winch gears and slewing gears are offered by Bonfiglioli for marine cranes such as cargo cranes, utility cranes, hose handling cranes, etc. BonfiglioliÂ´s Trasmital 700 series with hydraulic drive is a standout in the companyÂ´s

portfolio of mobile machinery. The plug-in 700C design is compact and light with gear train integrated into the winch drum. The brake can be integrated inside the gearbox or mounted externally, with common lubrication of the gears. Compact electric-driven variations have been developed as well. Solutions for Deck Machinery Several applications like mooring & tugger winches, anchor handling systems, traction & storage winches, capstans and windlasses offer a bench test for the 700C series in medium-light power cases, and HDP/ HDO series in medium-high power cases. The 300 series and 700T series are used for pinion ring transmission systems. The winch drum is generally supported on the opposite side of the gearbox, but strong bearings in the 700C series enables it to have a console set-up as well. Hydraulic and electric driven variations, as well as in-line or right angled configurations, are available throughout the Bonfiglioli range. Solutions for Offshore Cranes & Winches Oil and gas applications like cranes and winches for supply vessels (PSV, OSV), FPSO, drilling rigs, anchor handling sytems, riser pull-in systems, turret winches, ROV winches with AHC function and A&R systems have bigger demands for power.

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Solutions for Azimuth Thrusters Bonfiglioli gears are used for steering the azimuth thrusters on tug boats, drilling rigs and cruise vessels. Gear and bearings life is calculated based on Class requirements for both dynamic positioning mode as well as cruise mode operation. Solutions are available with integrated pinion 700T Series and 3.2 Class certified pinion and 300 series with female spline connection to the steering block. Units are delivered under approval and certification of all major Classes. Electric and hydraulic versions are available, with pinion eccentricity for gear play adjustment, or with eccentric ring on the gearbox body for maintaining the motor alignment in right angled configurations. Solutions for Jacking Machinery For many years, Bonfiglioli

has been developing and supplying gearboxes for jacking machinery for offshore platforms. The customized design of the 700T and 300 series have been assessed by ABS to work in lifting and lowering legs and hulls of drilling and service jack up rigs, lift boats and windmill installation vessels. Solutions for Pipelayers Bonfiglioli track gears of the 700C series represent a perfect solution for the most demanding pipe tensioners in terms of torque, life and power. The cooling system is provided with forced lubrication of the gear train and bearings. A torque range up to 600 kNm covers almost all known applications. Modular gearboxes of the 300 series are capable of torque up to 2000 kNm.

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LEADERSHIP in MODERN WAREHOUSING

Mr. S A Mohan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CEO, Maini Materials Movement and Director , Armes Maini Storage Systems

The Bengaluru-based Maini Group has its presence in Material Handling Equipment since nearly three decades and in the Warehousing segment for nearly a decade. The market in India for these products is still evolving, promising a vast potential and an exponential growth. Maini Materials Movement enjoys leadership position in certain product segments, while it is aiming to be among the top 3-5 players in the remaining ones. The company is in a unique position of being able to cater to almost every product required by the Warehouse segment for Material Storage & Movement. An innovator all through, Maini Materials Movement designs and manufactures complete range of Materials Handling Equipment and Electric Buggies used for In-Campus Transportation. Maini has a strategic alliance with Nacco Material Handling Group, USA for manufacture of Forklifts and High Reach Trucks in India co-branded as Yale-Maini. On the other hand, Armes Maini Storage Systems is a JV between Maini and Ferretto Group, Italy. The latter manufactures Storage Racking & Shelving Systems designed as per European standards and codes. Maini is in the news for being the first materials handling company to have launched a customer engagement program by kick-starting the so called Maini Express which goes places and to customers across the length and breadth of the country. Mr. P.K. Balasubbramaniian converses with Mr. S.A. Mohan, CEO, Maini Materials Movement to fathom the spirit of innovation of this trailblazer and map its journey forward in the fascinating materials handling space. Excerpts: 62 | NOVEMBER 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

Q. Maini is known for its pioneering efforts and innovations in materials handling. The launch of Maini Express is one such. Could you elaborate on this unique initiative? Maini Express is a mobile experience centre showcasing comprehensive materials handling and warehousing solutions. It is a first-in-the-industry campaign, primarily to help customers choose the right materials handling equipment & storage products for increased efficiency and productivity of their manufacturing facility and warehouse. Maini Express was formally launched and flagged-off on 24th August 2015 from Hero MotoCorp, Gurgaon Plant by Mr. Vikram Kasbekar - Head of Operations & Supply Chain. Mr. Sandeep Maini - Chairman, Maini Group, Rajesh Wazarkar - MD, NACCO Materials Handling Group (NMHG) India, Senior Management Team from Hero MotoCorp Ltd. and Maini Materials Movement were present during the launch event. This initiative is expected to strengthen Yale Maini brand in the Material Handling & Warehousing segment. The objective is to reach out to companies located in Industrial hubs in secondary and tertiary cities and towns across the country. The route plan will cover 50 cities/ towns and over 200 Industrial hubs.

Q. How is the campaign picking up and whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s the element of excitement seen in the prospects? At present, Maini Express has travelled to 33 cities in North India and Gujarat covering more than 100 industrial hubs. The response has been very positive and encouraging.

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of our complete range of Materials Handling & Warehousing Equipment – Electric Stacker, Battery Operated Pallet Truck, Tow Truck, Hydraulic Hand Pallet Truck and Yale Electric Forklift Truck. The display of products will increase awareness of our offerings and allow decision makers, users, etc. to understand our products better. Visitors are encouraged to avail special spot booking deals.

Q. This is a thoughtful move by you to engage not only the customer but also your regional offices and channel partners! Right? Absolutely. One of the major objectives of Maini Express campaign is to strengthen our ‘Customer First’ approach and instigate trust in our prospective customers. Product demonstrations are a regular expectation by the customer. This campaign facilitates the same with participation of all the stake holders including our channel partners and sales team.

Q. You seem to be offering virtually everything for in-plant materials handling. What next? We continue to offer appropriate solutions with lowest total cost of ownership to the market. As the volume of sku’s to be handled within very short periods of time increase significantly, newer solutions will evolve around automation. Maini along with its partners have access to latest technology products to meet upcoming demand for such products. Maini is looking at expanding into different market segments and geographies over the next 2-3 years to grow inorganically. Investments in modernizing Airports, Sea-Ports etc., are interesting areas for us to provide suitable products.

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Pollution are the buzz words when it comes to environment sustainability. Enterprises with very large campuses are increasingly adopting eco-friendly initiatives. This forms part of social responsibility. Going green has been on the agenda for most companies. We observe this as one of the fastest growing trends wherein Electric Buggies are being deployed within their premises. There is a very large latent demand, which can be tapped into through increased awareness among the different users. We, as a leading brand in this space for over 12 yrs, are focused on positioning electric vehicles as perfect enhancement to hotels, resorts, zoos, public parks, corporate campuses, railway stations, government premises and many such unconventional spaces.

Q. What’s the difference you have made to cold storage warehousing? We have special products which are designed for Cold Storage Warehouses. We work with customers and their consultants very closely to understand business requirements, based on which we propose appropriate products. Modern Cold Store Warehouses prefer Double-deep stacking for both cold and room temperature based product storage which allows FILO (First in Last Out) methods of storage and retrieval. Yale Double Deep Reach Trucks are designed specifically for demanding applications with high travel speeds and higher lift heights. These products are offered with sit-on, lean-on or stand-on options. Double-deep reach trucks reach twice as deep and can handle two pallets from the same side of the aisle leading to improved accessibility, besides saving up to 30% floor space

Q. Any new development in Armes Maini Storage Systems? Armes Maini Storage Systems is a JV between Maini Group and Ferretto Group, Italy. In this company, we offer end-to-end warehousing solutions comprising Standard/Heavy

MAINI EXPRESS: A customer engagement initiative - the first of its kind in the industry

Duty Pallet Racks, Multitier Shelving Systems, Long Span Mezzanine Structures, Vertical Lean Lifts, Radio based Shuttle Systems and Automatic Storage & Retrieval Solutions. We have established ourselves as a preferred warehousing partner to leading e-commerce and automotive companies. In the past three years, the warehouse infrastructure build has grown from 2-3M sft to over 6M sft annually. Leading developers are entering this space with Modern Warehouses to cater to increasingly higher demands of various industry segments. The spaces are being built with better ventilation, lighting, fire protection and other safety systems, resulting in employee-friendly ambience. The external spaces are being planned with larger areas dedicated for easy and safe movement of trucks / containers with proper docking / parking facilities. With the growth in e-com space and need of robust supply chain process, optimum storage solution plays an important role in this customer driven industry. We have been successful in providing appropriate solutions to our customers across various segments.

Q. You are a thought leader in materials handling. What are the perceptible changes you have found in the mindset of the customers in recent times? We have observed incremental changes in deployment of Materials Handling Equipment. Although the adoption rate ENGINEERING REVIEW | NOVEMBER 2015 | 63

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Yale & Maini launched the nextgen Diesel Forklift Truck at CeMAT last year Mr. S.A. Mohan, CEO, Maini receives the ‘CII-SCALE Awards 2015’ for Supply Chain & Logistics Excellence

can be much higher, the change itself has to be driven by a few important external factors. Size and scale play an important role in deployment of Materials Handling Equipment to justify the investment, besides improving people safety and productivity. We believe implementation of GST will drive size and scale of warehouse infrastructure. This in turn is expected to increase volumes for our industry. The other significant change observed is on labour arbitrage. With rapidly increasing costs of labour and decreased availability

of right kind of labour, customers are open to review automation ideas. This is a positive change in the mindset which over next five years may gain significant momentum.

Q. Could you elaborate on your quality focus that permeates all your activities and functional areas? We are committed to a policy of total quality in all aspects of our operations. We manufacture our products to deliver performance excellence through defect prevention and continuous improvement programmes to meet and exceed customer requirements. All employees are trained to understand the requirement of quality standards, regardless of their function as quality affects every aspect of the business. Every employee is mentored on the importance of quality in their role, to ensure that our customers receive ‘high quality’ products and services. We believe that achievement of an International Quality Standard is not a single event but an on-going commitment, which remains a continual obligation. Maini Materials Movement Pvt Ltd is accredited with ISO 9001-2008 by TUV Nord for our Integrated Quality Management System

Q. Strong values underpin successful businesses. What are your core values?

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Our business strategy & brand philosophy is “Value delivered. Always.” We strive to offer the right solutions to our customers and ensure that they work always at the lowest total cost of

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ownership. Our commitment to aftermarket services are one of the best in the industry. This has helped us build very strong and long lasting relationships with our customers over the past 2 decades.

Q. Could you reflect on the trends in materials handling and its future prospects in India? The present market size of MHE industry in India is estimated to be around Rs. 23 billion (approx.), growing annually at 10%. The current size is less than 5% of China’s annual market size by volume. This simply means very high growth potential over the next 5 to 10 years. The trend will be a combination of traditional equipment being deployed in larger numbers along with certain tasks in a warehouse being automated. Safety & Reliability of Materials Handling Equipment will become order of the day at most companies.

Q. What’s your roadmap for Maini to take it ahead as a trendsetter in this dynamic industry? We are a well established player in the market with proven track record over the past 20 years. We will build on this strength to offer reliable products and services as the markets evolve with newer demands. Our endeavour will be to proactively understand customers’ changing requirements and fulfilling them on an on-going basis. www.engrreview.com

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Mastercam : A heritage of CAM excellence ing them demonstrate what their machines can do. Similarly, we have excellent relationships with CAD developers because our users require us to work with virtually any type of CAD file. And we do have excellent relationships with CAD developers. SOLIDWORKS® is a great example. We have a tightly integrated Gold Partner version of the software that runs within SOLIDWORKS®, and we have a good relationship with the company to help keep us on top of what’s going on in the industry.

Q. What are the market prospects for the Mastercam products in India and How do you plan to position these products?

Meghan Summers West, Chief Operating Officer, Mastercam

Q. Mastercam has gained substantial market share in machine tool industry , please brief its journey from the inception & share some its milestones?

Q. Please brief us about company’s global reach & what are the global alliances that has been made in order to out-front the competition?

Mastercam was launched more than 30 years ago. It was driven by two brothers’ specific set of skills in mathematics, programming, and shop-floor machining experience. Since then, we’ve maintained a tight focus on what made us successful from the beginning. We talk directly with machine shops around the world to see what’s needed and what’s coming. This means we not only provide practical programming tools to get jobs done quickly, but groundbreaking new techniques to inspire CNC programmers.

Our reach extends across the globe, with many of our representatives having decades of experience with both their local market and with Mastercam directly. We choose our partners carefully to ensure that they can build long-term support relationships with Mastercam users. As the world’s most widelyused CAM system, we need to be able to work smoothly with virtually any machine tool. To this end, we’ve forged many mutually beneficial relationships with machine tool manufacturers that let us prepare for “the next big thing” as well as help-

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For us, India represents an unsurpassed collection of talent, experience, skill, and opportunity. The economic growth outlook for the next few years is great by all reports. Large and rapidly growing sectors such as Aerospace, Automotive, Telecom, Medical, and even infrastructure expansion require the backbone of manufacturing that we can help support. Our strategy in India is similar at its root as our strategy across the globe. Understand the needs of the industries engaged in manufacturing and, more importantly, the practical needs of the people responsible for programming parts for those industries.

Q. Can you brief us about the marketing strategies that were applied in order to stand out in the competition of the industry? I can sum up our strategy in three simple words: Practicality, Support, and Advancement. Continue on page no.68

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Continued from page no.66 By practicality, I mean that we strive to make sure every tool in the software solves a problem or improves a process that we’ve seen in day-to-day machine shops. We want to ensure that the toolset in Mastercam gives a programmer a way to complete any project they take. In the end, our goal is not our software itself, but the results it achieves for our users. Support is the second pillar of our strategy. We feel we have the best and most experienced global support network today. We have local representatives with decades of experience, ready to share their knowledge with their customers and with the entire Mastercam community. This is vital, because in many ways, machining is the most unforgiving part of the entire manufacturing process. CAD designs can be edited, but once metal is removed, it can’t be put back. Finally, advancement is crucial to make sure that our users are as competitive and productive as possible. Our proprietary Dynamic Mo-

The Mastercam corporate headquarters in Tolland, CT, USA. tion technology is a great example of this. It’s a cutting motion engine that drives many of our toolpaths. It can save up to 70% of machining time; at the same time it dramatically extends tool life.

Q. Brief us about the R&D and Quality policy for your business? Our development is built on a repeating cycle of constant creation and testing so that as many issues as possible can be worked out as quickly as possible. At the same time, we have a large R&D machine shop in our facility that constantly tests the software in a wide variety of real-world machining situations. Finally, we run a wide and extremely valuable public Beta program so existing users can try out new features and report back with comments and suggestions.

Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving your industry?

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The key trends in CAM software are simple but powerful: constantly increase the speed and efficiency of the software, automate where possible, deliver programming methods that make the best possible use of machine tools, tooling and material, and make the software capable of handling the increasing variety of jobs a shop encounters. I mentioned our Dynamic Motion tech-

nology earlier. It’s a good example of a software advancement designed to address many of these points. It can dramatically reduce machining time, it’s governed by “smart” algorithms that automate much of the complex work, and it generates cutter motion that is easier on the machine, extends the life of the tool, and is smoother in the material.

Q. Could you brief us on Indian & Global perspective of machine tool manufacturing industry? What are the distinguishing factors? The machine tool market has seen dramatic ups and downs since 2009. During that year, the machine tool market as a whole took a sharp drop with some manufacturers losing as much as 80% of their orders. But as the global economy began to rebound, the pent up demand for those machine tools rose quickly and has stayed very healthy since. In the United States, the machine tool market is exceptionally strong, and there are many other countries that show strong machine tool consumption including China, Germany, South Korea, and Mexico.

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Continued from page no.68 a very large producer. However, the demand is surpassing the supply, potentially creating a gap and a demand for more machine tools than are currently available. The industry is rapidly moving toward ever more advanced CNC equipment as segments such as medical, automotive, and consumer products demand it.

Q. In your opinion how can the Indian machine tool industry become globally competitive?

From working with our Indian representatives, we feel the Indian machine tool industry is on an excellent path now. Although there may be a gap between the supply and demand of machine tools, it appears more companies are looking to fill that gap. And the equipment they appear to be filling the gap with (increasingly sophisticated CNC machines) should yield not only a stronger machine tool market, but even more competitive machine shops. Another powerful tool for increasing global competitiveness is heavy emphasis on manufacturing education. Whether it’s a machinist sharpening their Mastercam skills through training, or a classroom of students getting prepared for and excited about the industry, manufacturing education is vital. This is especially true in any market where growth is expected – that growth will require new, intelligent, skilled people to sustain it. We’ve been dedicated to manufacturing education since we started, and it will always be an important part of our company.

Q. How do your perceive the future of the Indian machine tool industry ? We’re excited by it. There are so many positives and so many manufacturing and machine tool opportunities that India represents for itself and for the world, and we’re eager to see how we can help.

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Spraymet Surface Technologies helps in conservation of resources Mr. P.T. Bindagi, Technical Director, Spraymet Surface Technologies Pvt Ltd

hat does it take a metallurgist to become an entrepreneur? Besides a good academic background and industry exposure, you also need self-confidence and courage to leave a cushy job and enter business. That’s precisely what Bindagi did. A scholastic career P.T. Bindagi, the Technical Director of Spraymet Surface Technologies P. Ltd., headquartered in Bengaluru. Bindagi took his degree in metallurgical engineering from the Bellary Govt. College. He was state first. After this scholastic career, he took up a job with Precision Fasteners as a metallurgist in their R&D lab. After a short tenure of two years, He joined Ador (erstwhile Advani-Oerlikon) in 1984 and took the onus of product marketing in the newly set up Powder Division. At Ador, he stayed for long 10 years. He had his career progression and soon became the Divisional Manager of Metco Thermal Hard facing Div. In 1987. Bindagi received special training in tribology at Metco, Australia as well as Sulzer Metco, USA. Back home he presented several papers on the nuances of ‘thermal spraying’ in conferences organised by IIW, BARC, VSSC and other organisations.

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The turning point The year 1994 was a turning point for Bindagi. That was the year when he bid adieu to service and decided to be on his own, doing the same thing closer to his heart : propagating the art and science of tribology, harnessing the proven technologies of thermal spray, plasma spray and HVOF. Subsequently, It took hardly a few months for him to give shape to his passion: establishing his own company in the name and style of Spraymet Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Today Spraymet is engaged in thermal spray, ENP plating and weld surfacing. While the main plant is in Bangalore, Bindagi set up the second plant in Pune to stay closer to its customers especially from the automobile sector which is demanding technical excellence, proximity and service all at the same time. Spraymet has the distinction of having pioneered the carbide coatings in the steel mills and galvanizing line roll coating. Proprietary coatings The company owns a few proprietary coatings like moly blend (Spraymet MoB) for metal to metal wear and Ductile matrix carbide (Spraymet DMC) for plastic processing feed screws. Bindagi is keenly interested and is working towards expanding applications in turbine industry, medical implants and other new frontiers. In his quest, to spread knowledge, Bindagi also picks up students from universities for project work related to tribology and wear metallurgy. “Today when I look back, I have the satisfaction of having chosen a

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business line which is not only winning bread for me but also butter for the industry at large,” states Bindagi. There is substance in what he says. He has helped the industry save a lot of money and helped conserve its scarce resources. May his tribe increase!

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ymphony Ltd is one company that enables people across the World to capitalize on eco– friendly, energy-saving air cooling technologies as serious alternative to high energy consuming and not so eco-friendly air-conditioners. Symphony Ltd provides air cooling solutions for residential and industrial segments offering advanced, energy efficient cooling and humidification solutions. Having established a leadership position in the home air cooler segment, the company is all set to provide air cooling and humidification solution for industrial and commercial units. Symphony pioneered branded air coolers in India by launching India’s first branded air cooler in the year 1989 and since than it has never looked back. Now Symphony commands 50% market share among organised players. The uniqueness of Symphony Ltd is that it is the only company which is focused on ‘Air coolers’. The strategy here has been ‘One Product Many Markets’ and over the years this strategy has paid off well and company today is world’s largest

air cooler company and truly an international brand selling its air coolers under its own brand name in over 60 countries. Symphony possesses the largest number of trademarks and registered designs in the international air cooler industry with 108 trademarks, 49 registered designs, 7 copyrights and 8 patents. The company has been awarded Guinness World Record for creating the world’s largest functioning air coolers. Advantages of Air Cooling Air coolers use fresh, clean air from the environment. They also allow you to keep windows open for better air circulation whereas AC’s circulate stale air inside a sealed room. 1. Green Product: Air coolers are green product and unlike air conditioners, air coolers do not emit hazardous greenhouse gases responsible for global warming and other environment-related problems. 2. Energy-efficient: Further air coolers consume up to 10 times less energy than ACs. They can also work in low voltage areas.

3. Low on Maintenance: Air coolers require low maintenance; you rarely need to summon a mechanic for maintenance as in the case of ACs. 4. Environmental Friendly: Air coolers present significant environmental benefits with no harmful Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) emissions and offer energy saving green cooling solutions. “Our expertise in large metal Air Coolers and central air cooling provides us with the capability to implement large-scale industrial cooling solutions for a large number of industrial customers in India. We believe that the market for centralized Air Coolers is larger than for centralized air conditioning systems,” remarks Sanjay Sheth, General Manager - Central Air Cooling Solutions, Symphony Limited.Symphony strengthened its leadership team, widened its distribution network, and collaborated with many large opinion-driving HVAC consultants and large nationally renowned HVAC contractors for industrial cooling solutions.

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Lubi Eyes Global Expansion

ubi Industries, established in 1965, is a leading Indian manufacturer of Water Pumps & Electric Motors. It produces more than 4,500 types of pumps and motors. Located at Ahmedabad, the heart of Gujarat, its plant is just 10 Km away from the International Airport and 400km from the Sea Port. With a massive strength of 2500 steadfast employees, Lubi Industries boasts of having a manufacturing capacity of 700,000 pumps per annum consisting of Borewell Submersibles pumps, Centrifugal Pumps, Drainage & Sewage Pumps suitable for various Applications viz. Irrigation, Water Circulation, Building Water Supply, Pressure Boosting, Fire Fighting, Gardening, HVAC, Civil Water Supply, etc. Lubi is equipped with a state-of-the-art infrastructure with a vertically integrated ultra modern manufacturing set-up. It is accredited with National certifications like ISO, ISI & BEE and International Certifications like CE & UL. Lubi Industries is recognized as a Market Leader in the Pump Industry, manufacturing the widest range of products which can be utilized in

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almost every imaginable segment be it Agricultural, Domestic, or Industrial & Building Services. Global Expansion Having established its leadership in the Pump Industry in India, with its nationwide spread through its sprawling manufacturing facility and headquarters in Ahmedabad, 20 branches and over 1200 distributors / dealer network, Lubi is now spreading its wings in the global market. It already has its presence in more than 80 countries spread over 7 continents. It also has operating branches in UAE. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are known for our manufacturing excellence. Our main motto is to provide Customer Satisfaction in terms of meeting their exacting requirements and unmatched after-sales support. Our vision is to strengthen our position by becoming a benchmark in the Pump Industry,â&#x20AC;? states the company on the threshold of its Golden Jubilee Year.

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PRC.in : Changing the way you purchase

Mr. Manan Chowdhry Director PRC Supplies Pvt. Ltd.

Q. What is PRC.in and How does it work? So, PRC.in is an ‘Online Industrial Supply Store’. We stock ‘n sell more than 15,000 products across 150+ categories, with 10 brands ready for sale, as of October 2015, and another 35 brands that we will be launching towards the beginning of January 2016. How it works is really quite simple. All you have to do is go online to www.prc. in and place your order, make the payment and we ship your requested items from stock. PRC Industrial Supplies is primarily targeted towards manufacturers and businesses with industrial intent, and by definition is majorly a B2B service. That being said, PRC also has a lot of products that are of the DIY type and we do sell to individuals and non-industry consumers also. Appropriate taxes and invoices are available when you choose to buy for your company, compared to simple retail invoices in case of individuals. We are waiting for the formal announcement from the government regarding GST and on the basis of that we will be launching excisable billing also.

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We have only recently started our services in July 2015 and are adding new products and features not just to the website but also to the business model as a whole. Q2. What are these features that you are adding to the business model? Can you please explain some of them? Sure. So one of the most basic features the website has is that it allows different type & size of customers to buy from us. We broadly divide our customers into 3 groups - One time or Guests, Regular or Registered and Premium Buyers. Another feature we are currently working on is a quotation based model in which customers can get a formal price quote for the products and prices offered on our website. They can also get customised price quotes for items they want to buy in bulk. All of this is done in real-time and customers get the quote by email almost instantly. Another feature we plan to launch by Q1 2016-17 is to offer credit facility to our Premium Buyers. This facility is pre-approved and offered only to customers that buy a minimum amount every month. These are just some of the features I have mentioned to give you a glimpse of how we think. In reality there is so much going on that for regular updates on what is new with PRC, you should sign up for our newsletter (add link here) which will not only give you this information but will keep you informed about other stuff like brands being launched, stock clearances and special offers. Continue on page no.82 www.engrreview.com

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Continued from page no.80 Q What do you think are the gaps in the online industrial supply space and how are you bridging them? Ecommerce is the great enabler of our times. It has the power to connect the need of the consumer with the consumer almost instantly. Thus, the growth potential. A drawback though of such growth potential, or I should say something we need to guard against as ecommerce businesses, is that we tend to forget that businesses should first have satisfied customers. We should not lose focus on ensuring that our customers get world class quality service, no matter what their size. Customers want that, and in the long-run they choose one brand over another for this very reason. Why they choose website A over website B is what matters to us. SIMPLICITY, SPEED, SUPPORT & SERVICE is the promise we make to our customers when they buy from us. Everything we do, is done with all focus on actual industrial needs, not only in terms of products but also operations. We understand what factory owners want and how

PRC Industrial Supplies is primarily targeted towards manufacturers and businesses with industrial intent, and by definition is majorly a B2B service. That being said, PRC also has a lot of products that are of the DIY type and we do sell to individuals and non-industry consumers also. Appropriate taxes and invoices are available when you choose to buy for your company, compared to simple retail invoices in case of individuals. 82 | NOVEMBER 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

they want it. Customers don’t need to change their practices when they buy from us, or atleast they don’t have to change too much. They can rest easy that the products they buy from us have been sourced responsibly. They can expect after sales service in case something goes wrong. They can be assured that all wrongful practices have been eliminated from their purchasing decisions. Same goes for our vendors where we take over the entire activity of taking a brand online with only offline support from vendors, something they are already used to. E-commerce is only an enabler for us, what we really are is an Industrial Supply Company. Q. How is the landscape different from the B2C space where companies like Flipkart and Snapdeal operate? In B2B, a product is bought for reasons of value addition to a company or business, where as in B2C the reason for the purchase can be many. Or you can simply say in B2B one buys out of only need and in B2C one buys out of want or need. In B2B, when a company buys a product that does not perform or does not reach a factory owner in time, the extent of the loss is not limited to just the cost of the product, it goes way beyond that. In B2C, the loss is usually limited to the product cost and that is why a Returns Policy is sufficient. Q. What parts of India do you currently supply to? What are your plans in terms of geographical growth? So we are headquartered currently in New Delhi and we supply to all parts of India. The only difference is that some services are not available in certain areas and delivery times also change depending on area. Cash On Delivery is one of the services that is currently not available everywhere but we are working on it and soon should be able to make it available all

across the country. In terms of geographical growth, we plan to cover to all major industrial towns in India by either being present in, or around that area. We also have plans to be present in some major cities for strategic advantage in terms of sourcing and logistics. Q. By when do you expect to enter a phase of operational profitability? As with all ecommerce companies these days, are you looking to get funded? To grow at a rapid pace, young businesses need to continuously pump money into marketing and manpower. Basis this, we expect to be operationally profitable by FY 201718. When you’re looking to grow at the pace we are, external funding usually helps. We are in the process of raising funds and you’ll be hearing from us on that front, hopefully soon. Q. What are your future plans or vision for PRC and where do you see PRC in 5 years? India is a giant of a market and especially so for Industrial Supplies. In terms of vision, there is just one goal. I want the Indian manufacturers to think of us as a company or partner who they can actually bank on to understand and fulfil their needs. Whenever you need something for your factory, you know you’ll get it on PRC, you know you’ll get it in stock, you know you’ll get it tomorrow morning. I don’t know about 5 years, but I would love to take my company public. For more information Web: www.prc.in

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“SWICON 15 – Global Platform for Indian Switchgear Industry”

Mr. A.S. Subramaniyan, Chairman MV & HV Swithgear Division OF IEEMA

Q. Can you comment on the journey status of Switchgear industry over the last five years? How do you foresee the next five years? Do you feel AUTOMATION plays important role in metering Power, Electricity? MV / HV Switchgear industry, post meltdown in 2009, did recover to a reasonable extent to reach Inr 3500 Cr, largely driven by investment in T&D sector. Demand from Industry is yet to kick in. Overall, the demand currently is flat, far from satisfactory as many players are facing capacity underutilization. Apart from demand, the Industry also recovered in terms of cash flows from a dismal situation to somewhat manageable now. Players did bring in innovation in products, as well as business models. Industry developed prototypes for 1200kV equipments which are under trial at PGCIL station at Bina. Going forward, Industry has a positive outlook on demand. I expect the annual growth in demand to be in range of 5-7% going forward. I must commend MoP’s efforts in improving discom health through UDAY as also streamlining IPDS and DDUGY schemes through centralized procurement schemes. I am confident state Utilities is going to be benefited. We are 84 | NOVEMBER 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

quite hopeful that impending revival in Private generation, Industry along with further invest in T&D, increased budget allocation on Infrastructure, will buttress demand. Policy initiatives such as GST bill, land acquisition and ambitious national missions such as Solar, smart cities, IPDS, DDUGY stoke flames of hopes. In anticipation, industry is gearing up to the new order of demand revival through product innovation, competencies and capacities. In all , our sentiment is one of cautious optimism Switchgear always co-exists in the network with other Smart grid technologies . Automation or in other works “Smart grids” will hold the key to managing the new complex energy landscape. Most customers demand Smart grid technologies integrated with switchgear system and I am unable to think of any major switchgear player who does not combine energy automation technologies. Smart grid technologies will play a significant role from the nascent stages of network planning through grid operation and maintenance. SUB QUESTION: Tell us in brief about SWICON 2015, upcoming grand conference on Switchgears! SWICON 15 is a flagship event of both the switchgear divisions ; LV and LV / HV and IEEMA as a whole. Like earlier SWICONs, both the divisions are coming together to host this 2015 edition on 26th / 27th of Nov15 in Mumbai. Through this forum I invite all the readers to participate as delegate in this conference. SWICON is an international conference which successfully brings the best minds of Indian switchgear industry as also eminent think tanks from global markets. It provides a platform for all the stake holders in the sector; namely Manufacturers, Users (Industries

& Utilities), Suppliers, testing institutions, central policy authorities, standards authorities, academicians to come together and share, through their paper presentations, their contributions and development in the area. Key highlights of SWICON15 is , we have given a special opportunity for the engineering student community from Indian colleges to present their ideas as also interact with industry players. We are convinced such exposure will bring bright minds of the academia closer to power sector thereby creating possibilities for a rewarding career in future Q.What are the major challenges faced by the Switchgear Industry and your suggestions to combat them? What are the plans by Switchgear division of IEEMA to resolve these issues? At the moment, Industry is rueful that level playing field is wanting, in the HV/EHV GIS segment upto 765kV. There are many recent GIS tenders of utilities which have been awarded to Manufacturers from China/Korea [C&K] who are able to quote prices substantially & unsustainably lower than domestic manufacturers. Gap is > 15-20%. Based on import data compiled from customs, imports, imports from C&K manufacturers have increased from Inr 10 Cr [2013] to Inr 250 Cr [2015] and > 500 Cr [2016, till date]. Capacities of manufacturers are underutilized at < 50% as per IEEMA’s submission to DHI. Their designs and life cycle support are yet to become proven in the Indian Context. Domestic manufacturers have, over the years, invested heavily in product development, skill development, plants & machineries, ancillaries with a view to giving quality products & life cycle services to customers, besides generating local employment. With this backdrop, Continue on page no.86 www.engrreview.com

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Continued from page no.84 placing orders on Chinese / Korean suppliers without local foot print, that too for locally funded projects is not seen as a pro-Industry stance. Let us not forget, we are talking about devices which are strategic in nature as they are core to our Power sector. Therefore in my view these award decisions should also have a basis of long term security of key infrastructure which may be at jeopardy arising out of any change in geo political situation. In short, in respect of any equipment of strategic significance, where domestic technologies & capacities are available, sourcing shall be done locally through competitive bidding process. We are open to competition, yet the players have to put in place the local mandatory fundamentals without which the life cycle support to our Utilities may be impaired. We have made representation to central policy bodies such as CEA, Department of Heavy Industries [DHI], GoI, through IEEMA, for introducing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Local Procurement Clauseâ&#x20AC;?, introduce conditions that such manufacturers must set up local foot print to qualify for bidding as also safeguard duty for a defined period. Recently Govt demonstrated rescue support to steel sector by introducing 20% safeguard duty which raises hopes for our sector as well. We received DHI endorsement to our submission which is encouraging. It is upto the industry now to further take the matter forward as per laid down procedures to a logical conclusion. We also plan to visit utilities directly to appeal to the authorities for supporting domestic sourcing only at 400kV. Terms & Conditions in tenders of certain state utilities covering cash flows, risks, warranties clauses are not neutrally poised. Some of the clauses do not represent an equitable risk sharing between contracting parties and are clearly detriment to the Industry. We intend highlighting the same to concerned utilities to seek their review and favorable 86 | NOVEMBER 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

ruling eventually. Q. Do you think the Government ( Central & State) is doing enough for stimulating the demand? At the outset, I, as an Industry player, must complement government for its commitment to providing an enabling environment for growth. Our Macro fundamentals are strong to the envy of many other countries. Coal Government is pushing forward with many pro growth missions. I discussed some of them before. They will positively impact demand Yet it is my view more debottlenecking on the ground level is still needed. As a country we are still struggling to introduce GST bill, land reforms that are central to infrastructure development. Many infra companies are highly leveraged. Due to delays, viability of some projects in Infra and power is being now challenged. With their stretched balance sheets revival of private investments in the Infrastructure space is going to be a challenge my view. Discoms, which presents a big bottleneck who represent a major demand source for MV products, should be banking on UDAY to improve their finances. In balance, I will say, Govt has done a good job so far Q. What do you feel the industry should be doing to help increase the demand and help the customer? What are your expectation from ELECRAMA 2016 for the Industry? How ELECRAMA 2016 will benefit to Industry? As such at a basic level , demand for switching device cannot be created by industry per se. Yet Industry can facilitate movement of clients higher in the technology value chain thereby creating demand. There is room for industry to engage more with customers in sensitizing them to the advantages of technology solutions, like GIS, thereby moving from Capex based purchase decisions to total cost of ownership based decisions. The engagement

will also serve to better understand customers challenges , which we generally assume, we know Elecrama16 will immensely benefit industry. This is marquee trade event of IEEMA that attracts global players to show case their products and solutions. It is also a big opportunity for main equipment manufacturers to tap into vendor bases as well. Q. What were the achievements and challenges during your tenure as the chairman of IEEMA , Switchgear division so far? What is the way ahead for the division? Our division [MV HV] is 2 years old which I served as Vice Chairman for last 2 years. I have taken over the chair in Sep15. In the previous tenure, we took a while to bring manufacturers together to the forum, discuss , define & priorities our challenges. We engaged with senior executives of Tata Power, GETCO in the divisional meetings to hear their feedback to industry and future expectations. We engaged with CEA for the activation of GIS committee. We have been regularly providing inputs to central policy cells of IEEMA , through whom Industry requirements are channeled to policy makers such as pre budget memorandum. Thanks to the IEEMA public policy cell, some measures, such as relating to simplified ED, BoE procedures, have been introduced in finance bill of Fiscal 16 Going forward , we need to carry forward the momentum built so far. We need to connect with the state utilities to submit our concerns points on T&C, with policy makers to find a solution for unbridled imports from China and Korea, engaging with local test lab for infrastructure upgrade, supporting MoP initiative of facilitating state procurement of quality equipments for IPDS, DDUGY schemes. Most important aspect is to stay connected through divisional meetings and continuously assess the environment and identify concern topics. www.engrreview.com

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“There is need for level playing field against dumping and cheap low quality imports”: Mr Babu Babel President, IEEMA Q. What are your top priorities for IEEMA MEMBERS as a President of IEEMA? What are the challenges/targets to resolve and achieve before you? As IEEMA President, please summarize the five most important items in your agenda? The key priorities is to make the association relevant and value adding for its members and prepare a strategic road map. We need to bring congruence between the national policy making and industry direction. IEEMA divisions have been effective in promoting the products and their needs. Through the association we will align the common issues and help the country provide affordable 24X7 electricity for all. a. Assistance to the central and state Governments in their efforts to improve the T&D networks and reduce losses. Continue the Utility outreach programs b. Support the SME and non utility segments electrical industry as required. c. Focus on quality and reliability and exports growth. Support skill enhancement efforts of the government d. Effective brand building, through world - class exhibitions, Mr. Babu Babel, President, IEEMA

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seminars and interaction with key players. e. Interact with other leading industry association and educational institutes. Q. What is your perspective on the current state of the power sector? What trends do you foresee in the sector? What is your take on the industry’s performance for the rest of the year and in future? The Government of India has identified the power sector as a key sector of focus to promote sustained industrial growth. The Indian power sector has an investment potential of Rs 15 trillion (US$ 237 billion) in the next 4–5 years, thereby providing immense opportunities in power generation, distribution, transmission, and equipment. By 2022, the installed power capacity in India is expected to reach 350 gigawatts (GW) from 243 GW in 2014, on the back of increasing industrialisation and economic development. The total market size of electrical machinery in India is anticipated to reach US$ 100 billion by 2022 from US$ 24 billion in 2013. Q. What will be IEEMA’s strategy in tackling the general slowdown in the Power Sector Equipment Industry? What are your major demands with the Government of India?

1. The key concern has been under utilization of established manufacturing capacity across the industry. 2. Need for level playing field against dumping and cheap low quality imports. 3. Need for change in buying practices by Government organisations to take care of overall ownership cost rather than the lowest initial cost. 4. Ease of doing business with government organisations. 5. Wide Currency fluctuations. 6. Non tariff barriers faced by exporters Q. There is a demand for standardizing the industry, what steps are being taken to meet this demand and what role is IEEMA’s metering division playing in this? Like other divisions of IEEMA, the metering division members actively participate in the standardisation activities with BIS as well as IEC. Indian meters have several features developed specifically for Indian requirements. It is widely discussed that the Indian electrical equipment industry is not investing sufficiently in R&D. Q. As an IEEMA President what are your views? What is your advice to Industry? DHI has formed a committee on increasing R&D activities in the electrical sector and IEEMA is actively participating in it. Our members have done some exceptional work in areas of 1,200KV design. A lot more can be done and we are creating awareness for that. Continue on page no.90 www.engrreview.com

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Continued from page no.88 Q. What will be the impact on Power Equipment manufacturers of the boost to Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy in this Budget for the year 2015-2016? Do feel that T&D Sector will get advantage and enhancement in Order Positions from the State? Govt. of India is focussed on all sectors of power and has very well articulated its programs like IPDS, DDUGJY and the recently launched UDAY. These are clear time bound plans and the industry is committed to support them. T&D sector, which saw slow down in past years should see revival of the market. Q. What is the Customer’s home of the future going to look like (In terms of energy-related technologies) and what role are energy meters likely to play in the future? Customers need comfort at affordable price, without compromise. Smarter technologies have evolved in all areas and metering is no exception to that. Technologies should support it and not intrude into privacy or life style. Q. How is the metering industry doing in India and how do you see the future of this market? More than 100 Cities in the Country are to become SMART CITIES, What will be the demand for ELECTRICITY METERS in coming days for this mega project? Metering industry has grown in last couple of years in providing technology as well as in numbers but at the same time prices are fluctuating and it is going downwards trends. It’s a pleasure to inform you that almost 99% of the utilities requirements of products and solutions are design and developed indigenously by the metering industry which is a great achievement by the industry. Govt. of India made Prepayment Metering compulsory for all Govt. 90 | NOVEMBER 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

Offices and Govt building but still it is not being implemented all across the country, only few states has started implementation. States utilities should see the implementation of Govt. of India directives so as to implement prepayment metering systems. Q. What, according to you, are the reasons for low uptake of Smart Metering in India – is it because of low demand or lack of technologies? What is the New Technology Trend IN ENERGY METERS globally and in India. I think the Government should take initiative to conduct various training programs involving IT experts, Metering experts, communications experts , Power distribution experts, users and network service providers etc., so that they can share their experience with the power sector employees so that their skill are upgraded . This will help utilities to move forward towards automation of power sector which is need of the hour. In next five years I would see, industry would move towards Smart metering / AMI solution. This can only be achieved if Govt takes bold decision for implementation of Smart Meters technology without considering the price criteria. Prices would automatically goes down with the mass roll out of solutions. Q. Smart Meters are indispensable for making smart grid a success. What’s your opinion on this? India was second country after England to introduce Electronic energy meters, way back in 1988. These were a lot smarter than the Ferraris disc meters. The meters bought today have reasonable intelligence. It is what we do with intelligence that is important. We need to be smarter there. Our key focus has to be reducing revenue losses and looking at revenue completeness. Smart metering

Solutions used in the western world are not directly relevant for India. Our challenges and business drivers are different. Expensive solutions will not be justified. We need a combination of Technology, a cadre of competent people to run the utilities (with continuity) and processes that will support. Working smartly is more relevant than using western style smart meters. It is not a magic bullet for our power sector ailments. Q. There is a demand for standardizing the industry, what steps are being taken to meet this demand and what role is IEEMA’s metering division playing in this? Q. What are the challenges that the metering industry in India is facing and how is it taking on these challenges? The main challenges faced by meter industry is not getting payment in time, Penalties imposed by utilities inspite of delayed payment, frequent type testing of products which is adding additional cost impact to the industry, return of defective meters (tampered b, burnt, damaged etc.) without any fault of manufacturing ,performance guarantees encashment, purchase policy without considering the field performance during the vendor evaluation etc are the major pain areas of the industry. Field performance measurement is the key point to be considered during the vendor selection and proper weight should be given while deciding the contract. As IEEMA, we are representing our pain areas to different utilities from time to time but still I feel we have not achieved the desired success and long way to go. In near future we shall again highlight our industries issues to respective utilities so that we could sustain our growth and able to provide our services and support. www.engrreview.com

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“Industry would move towards smart metering solutions in next five years” Govt. of India has made Prepayment Metering compulsory for all Govt. Offices and Govt. building but still it is not being implemented all across the country, only few states has started implementation of prepayment metering. State utilities should follow Govt. of India directives for implementation of prepayment metering systems.

Mr. Jitendra Kumar Agarwal, Chairman Meter Division IEEMA

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Q. Can you comment on the journey status of Meter industry over the last five years? How do you foresee the next five years? Do you feel AUTOMATION plays important role in metering Power, Electricity? Metering industry has grown in last couple of years in providing technology as well as in numbers but at the same time prices are fluctuating and it is going downwards trends. It’s a pleasure to inform you that almost 99% requirements of products and solutions of Indian utilities are designed and developed by the Indian metering industry which is a great achievement. Govt. of India has made Prepayment Metering compulsory for all Govt. Offices and Govt. building but still it is not being implemented all across the country, only few states has started implementation of prepayment metering. State utilities should follow Govt. of India directives for implementation of prepayment metering systems. Most of the power distribution utilities in India are passing through tough phase due to high T&D losses, which has dragged utilities in to financial crisis situation. Over the last couple of years not much have been done on Automation in power sector that has resulted in to financial crunch. Few utilities has done a good job in last

few years to monitor and control the T&D losses which has resulted in to reduction of their T&D losses and are now under control. As a result of this, they are able to provide Reliable and Quality power to their consumers regularly. I feel still LOT of work needs to be done. I would like also to tell you, Metering is the most pivotal equipment in the entire power distribution chain. Meters not only work as a energy management device but it will be a useful source of information to power distribution utilities to monitor and control DSM / Load forecasting / System break downs / managing peak loads etc. which will help utilities in not only saving revenues but also helps to reduce their capex expenditure. In my opinion meter is a “CASH BOX” for the any distribution utilities. In next five years I can forsee , industry would move towards Smart metering / AMI solution. This can only be achieved if Govt. takes bold decision for implementation of Smart Meters technology without considering the price criteria. Prices would automatically come down with the mass roll out . Q. What are the major challenges faced by the Meter Industry and your suggestions to combat them? Continue on page no.96 www.engrreview.com

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Continued from page no.94 What are the plans by Meter division of IEEMA to resolve these issues? The main challenges faced by meter industry is not getting payment in time, Penalties imposed by utilities inspite of delayed payment, frequent type testing of products which is adding additional cost impact to the industry, return of defective meters (tampered, burnt, damaged, water logged etc.) without any fault of manufacturer , performance guarantees encashment, purchase policy without considering the field performance during the vendor evaluation etc. Utilities should device a system in which proper weightage should be given to Field performance of the product during the vendor selection and while deciding the contract. In most of the utilities there is no existence of vendor rating criteria which should be followed rigorously by all utilities to get the right product. As IEEMA, we are representing our pain areas to different utilities from time to time but still I feel we have not achieved the desired success and long way to go. In near future we shall again highlight our industries issues to respective utilities so that we could sustain our growth and able to provide our services and support. Q. Do you think the Government (Central & State) is doing enough for stimulating the demand? Measurement of generated electricity is very important. Policy makers should device a system that each and every point of electricity distribution shall be monitored by energy Meters. Central and state govt. comes with various schemes but there should be sink between the state utility central govt. schemes. As I mentioned earlier central govt. has launched the scheme of implementation of Prepayment meters at 96 | NOVEMBER 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

every Govt. connection but it is not being implemented across India. Only few states has started implementation of Prepayment Metering, for e.g. Manipur has done a remarkable achievement in revenue collection by implementation of @ 1.5 Lacs prepayment meters. Other utilities should also follow the implementation of Prepayment meters which will help them significantly to reduce losses. Q. What do you feel the industry should be doing to help increase the demand and help the customer? What are your expectation from ELECRAMA 2016 for the Industry? How ELECRAMA 2016 will benefit to Industry? The most important element of the entire power distribution chain is the consumer. Unfortunately proper importance is not given as of now to consumer friendly services. We should devices a system where consumer gets incentive if adopt the Prepayment system so consumer will be aware about the proper use of electricity and he can manage his uses properly within budget. Its been a pleasure to inform you that industry has already installed SMART MEERING SOLUTIONS which helps utilities in monitoring and controlling the commercial losses. Industry offers meters with various communication technologies e.g. Optical , RS232/ RS485/ , Zigbee, PLC, RF, GSM/ GPRS through which utilities can get the meter data remotely. This feature has helped utilities to analyse meters data stored in meter memory. At the same time consumer can also see his consumptions, load pattern, billing pattern etc. Metering industry is moving towards providing online data to central server to avoid any human interventions their by helps utilities in improving their revenue losses. Elecrama is not only

a exhibition it’s a “World Electricity & Power Distribution Forum” with a emphasis on new innovation, technological advancements and stimulating to discussion and opportunities for all the stake holders. I would also like to mention here more than 500 Top level officers from Utilities, regulators, policy makers, laboratories representative, research institute, industry experts and industries etc. attended the ELECRAMA- 2014. This 500 number will further grow in this Elecrama 2016. Previous ELECRAMA event was a great success to the industries lot of business opportunities were generated from African and middle east countries, EPC contractors. Elecrama is the best platform for metering industry to showcase the products and solutions to their customers. I am confident that Elecrama 2016 would attract customers attention on new technologies and solutions offered by the metering industry. Q. What were the achievements and challenges during your tenure as the chairman of IEEMA, Meter division so far? What is the way ahead for the division? Well, I recently took over as a Chairman IEEMA meter division, I am grateful to my fallow Chairmen with their valuable contribution, have already laid the path for metering industry. Under their able guidance industry has seen sustainable growth and able to resolved industry related issue from time to time. I would also like to mention here that IEEMA meter division conducts “Metering India” events after every two years, which is now becoming a most participated event of IEEMA after ELECRAMA. I am also thankful to all industry members for their active participations in IEEMA meetings and for imparting their valuable contributions from time to time. www.engrreview.com

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Machine Tool Automation and Productivity By Ashok Kumar Selection of the appropriate level of automation for a particular manufacturing situation is determined largely by batch sizes and variety of parts to be processed.

e can measure the efficiency of a manufacturing facility in three basic ways, that is, manufacturing cost, productivity and profit. Manufacturing cost involves not only the cost of machining, assemblying etc. btut also the cost of moving the components from machine to machine and temporary storage. Involved manufacturing processes affect it and how these processes are integrated or arranged in the factory. Other factors affecting it are the labour costs and the quality of prodcut design. Productivity refers to the efficiency with which labor is utilized. It generally means the average output per man-hour. Increase in productivity will result in increased profits and will make the end product competetive. Machine tool automation is one of the ways of increasing overall productivity. We can define automation as any means of helping so that staff performs their tasks more efficiently. We will consider here machine tool automation. A general purpose machine tool is installed with drive motors and controls to operate the spindle and slides automatically and to switch on or off the various auxiliary functions of the machine. Transducers are installed to feed back data on the position and velocity of, for example, the side ways to the controller. Numerically controlled machine tools range in complexity from simple drilling machines to complex machines that utilize a number of controlled machines. The majority of NC machines are basically

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similar in configuration with general purpose small NC machine tools. The most versatile general purpose small NC machines are vertical milling machines. The most complex NC machine tools are so-called NC machining centers. These machines incorporate multi-axes control and usually horizontal-or vertical â&#x20AC;&#x201C;spindle milling machines, fitted with high capacity tool magazines and automatic tool changers. The high capacity tool magazines increase the flexibility of the machines, by enabling complex parts to be processed without any change of tools. The objective in using these machine tools is to carry out a large amount of machining in one work piece set up, and they are capable of performing a wide varity of operations including milling, driling, tapping and boring. Additional motions, using for example, indexing tables, are usually possible so that several orientations of the work piece can be presented during the program. Selection of the appropriate level of automation for a particular manufacturing situation is determined largely by batch sizes and variety of parts to be processed. The more automated machines are not economical for very small batches as the production costs for set up and programming must be spread over a small number of components. For larger batches, the reduced cycle times for the automated equipment compensates for greter production costs. This result is typical and shows that manual machines are most suitable when only a few components are required and that NC machines are economical for medim

batch quantities, with more dedicated automation restricted to large quantity production. Batch products can be automated only by using programmable devices that are perfectly controlled by a central computer. One of the greatest problems in realizing the objective of complete computer controlled manufacturing facilities is the development of genral purpose, programmable handling devices. One such device is industrial robot. A robot is capable of motion in many axes as per design and handling heavy items. In adopting a robot to a new task, the grippers must usually be redesigned to accommodate the new items to be handled, and the robot must be re-programmed. A coomon task for robot is loading work pieces into the machine tool and unloading the machined components. FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS A flexible manufacturing system (FMS) is a group of numerically-controlled machine tools, interconnected by a central control system. The various machining cells are interconnected, via loading and unloading stations, by an automated transport system. Operational flexibility is enhanced by the ability to execute all manufacturing tasks on numerous product designs in small quantities and with faster delivery. It has been described as an automated job shop and as a miniature automated factory. Simply stated, it is an automated production system that produces one or more families of parts in a flexible manner. Today, this prospect of automation and flexibility Continue on page no.100 www.engrreview.com

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Continued from page no.98 presents the possibility of producing nonstandard parts to create a competitive advantage. The concept of flexible manufacturing systems evolved during the 1960s when robots, programmable controllers, and computerized numerical controls brought a controlled environment to the factory floor in the form of numerically-controlled and direct-numerically-controlled machines. For the most part, FMS is limited to firms involved in batch production or job shop environments. Normally, batch producers have two kinds of equipment from which to choose: dedicated machinery or unautomated, general-purpose tools. Dedicated machinery results in cost savings but lacks flexibility. General purpose machines such as lathes, milling machines, or drill presses are all costly, and may not reach full capacity. Flexible manufacturing systems provide the batch manufacturer with another option one that can make batch manufacturing just as efficient and productive as mass production. OBJECTIVES OF FMS Stated formally, the general objectives of an FMS are to approach the efficiencies and economies of scale normally associated with mass production, and to maintain the flexibility required for small- and medium-lot-size production of a variety of parts. Two kinds of manufacturing systems fall within the FMS spectrum. These are assembly systems, which assemble components into final products and forming systems, which actually form components or final products. A generic FMS is said to consist of the following components: 1. A set of work stations containing machine tools that do not require significant set-up time or 100 | NOVEMBER 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

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change-over between successive jobs. Typically, these machines perform milling, boring, drilling, tapping, reaming, turning, and grooving operations. A material-handling system that is automated and flexible in that it permits jobs to move between any pair of machines so that any job routing can be followed. A network of supervisory computers and microprocessors that perform some or all of the following tasks: (a) directs the routing of jobs through the system; (b) tracks the status of all jobs in progress so it is known where each job is to go next; (c) passes the instructions for the processing of each operation to each station and ensures that the right tools are available for the job; and (d) provides essential monitoring of the correct performance of operations and signals problems requiring attention. Storage, locally at the work stations, and/or centrally at the system level. The jobs to be processed by the system. In operating an FMS, the worker enters the job to be run at the supervisory computer, which then downloads the part programs to the cell control or NC controller.

BENEFITS OF FMS The potential benefits from the implementation and utilization of a flexible manufacturing system have been detailed by numerous researchers on the subject. A review of the literature reveals many tangible and intangible benefits that FMS users extol. These benefits include: • Less waste • Fewer workstations • Quicker changes of tools, dies, and stamping machinery • Reduced downtime • Better control over quality • Reduced labor

• More efficient use of machinery • Work-in-process inventory reduced • Increased capacity • Increased production flexibility • LIMITATIONS Despite these benefits, FMS does have certain limitations. In particular, this type of system can only handle a relatively-narrow range of part varieties, so it must be used for similar parts (family of parts) that require similar processing. Due to increased complexity and cost, an FMS also requires a longer planning and development period than traditional manufacturing equipment. Equipment utilization for the FMS sometimes is not as high as one would expect. Japanese firms tend to have a much higher equipment utilization rate than U.S. manufacturers utilizing FMS. This is probably a result of U.S. users’ attempt to utilize FMS for high-volume production of a few parts rather than for a high-variety production of many parts at a low cost per unit. U.S. firms average ten types of parts per machine, compared to ninety-three types of parts per machine in Japan. Other problems can result from a lack of technical literacy, management incompetence, and poor implementation of the FMS process. If the firm misidentifies its objectives and manufacturing mission, and does not maintain a manufacturing strategy that is consistent with the firm’s overall strategy, problems are inevitable. It is crucial that a firm’s technology acquisition decisions be consistent with its manufacturing strategy. If a firm chooses to compete on the basis of flexibility rather than cost or quality, it may be a candidate for flexible manufacturing, especially if it is suited for low- to mid-volume production. This is particularly true if the firm is in an industry where products change rapidly, and the ability to introduce new products may be more important than minimizing cost. In this scenario, www.engrreview.com

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Robotics in machine tending

Mr. Arjun Prakash- Managing Director Effica Automation Ltd has acquired foundational skills and education in mechanical engineering, electronics and computers to pursue his passionfor robotic automation.

he advent of continuously falling prices in electronics and power electronics combined with the ever increasing cost and scarcity of labour has certainly pushed us into the age of robotics. The fact that China, a country where all economic factors were identical to that of Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the 1980s and a country that was known in the past decades as the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manufacturing hub due to its low labour costs, is today also the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest consumer of industri-

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al robots. This itself is a proof that we have already entered the age of robotics. They say people should think and machines must work. The youth of our country certainly have great aspirations and a job as menial as pick and place certainly does neither inspire them nor provide enough value addition to the end product to justify a fat paycheque. This is where robotics fits in with machine tending. Most CNC machines installed in India are typically used for mass production where a few variants of the same type of part are manufactured for long periods of time with no changes in design or dimensions. A CNC machine operator typically even with some knowledge of program-

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ming the machine is reduced to the task of loading the machine and unloading the machine. This is certainly a waste of talent. Robotic machine tending Robotic machine tending is the process of loading and unloading components for all types of industrial machines including CNC machining centers. The greatest advantage that is derived in the Indian context is the increased uptime from the CNC machine. Industrial Robots are generally not much faster than the human counterparts when they are timed on a single operation. But practically when you factor in human fatigue, refreshment breaks, inefficient night shifts and absenteeism in India, Robot users experience as much as 30 percent increase in machine uptime. In projects where one robot caters to 3 CNC machines, this is equivalent of getting one more CNC machine. With robotic machine tending solutions in India falling below CNC machine prices, this translates to instant breakeven from machine uptime alone. The manpower savings is completely a bonus. This is of course only true when factors like machining cycle time, CNC machine cost, payContinue on page no.106

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Continued from page no.102 load and required reach permit it, but in most cases a major portion of the breakeven is achieved from the machine uptime alone. But of course this does not mean that implementing a robotic machine tending project is as simple as writing out a cheque. There are many technical considerations that need to be given careful thought and analysis. First, if a robot loads a CNC machine without human intervention, then we need to have a part stacking system so that the robot can operate at least a few hours without human presence before the entire stack is replenished again by a human. The same hold true at the unloading side, where machined components have to be emptied time and again. Since robots programmed to pick or place the component at fixed location within a few microns accuracy and with the correct orientation to grip, the part stacking magazines need to be designed in such a manner that they accommodate the part. This can often be a challenge with castings and other molded products where flash is a hindrance. The shape of the product is also a consideration where it is not possible to stack in the correct gripping orientation with good volumetric efficiency of stacking. This is important as robots have a predefined reach. The other big hindrance can be the presence of burr after the ma-

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chining operation. Burr is normally cleaned using a hand operated air gun manually. This can of course be automated by fitting an air jet on the robot, but the cycle time lost due to that should be kept in mind. If there is a possibility to fit permanent air nozzles close to the chucks and fixtures inside the CNC, where burr is typically a hindrance to the process, then it should be preferred. But sometimes even this does not solve the problems. In some types of steel and aluminium burr formation is often long coils and this gets stuck in chucks and fixture where heavy force is required to clear it. This should be solved either by tool geometry design (Chip breaking inserts) or by poke-yoke deflectors before the machine tending project is taken up. Gripping in CNC machine tending is a straight forward process most of the time. Various types of two jaw and 3 jaw grippers are available. 3 jaw grippers are suitable for ID and OD gripping and 2 jaw grippers are suitable to hold long shafts. But again casting burr will lead to improper centering in 3 jaw grippers. This is a problem when the chuck center does not align with the part center. Even if sufficient clearance is provided in the chuck opening , enormous forces are subjected upon the robot wrist as the robot tries to resist the pulling related to the offset. This can be overcome us-

A typical compliance unit to compensate for component offset with respect to chuck

A complete robotic cell tending to two CNC turning centers.

ing an offset compensator device. Other considerations Other considerations to be factored in are to ensure the safety of human operators. Since robotic accidents can even be fatal, it is important to completely cordon off the area with safety fences. Despite this, human access will be required, in the form of refilling and emptying magazine stacks. CNC machines also require frequent tool offset resetting and other minor changes. Doors and other openings need to be interlocked with safety switches and sensors. Conclusion : Finally having invested a great deal on the CNC machines and the machine tending project, it is always good to give some more thought to optimize the areas that tend to slow down the entire process. Non-machining activity like door open / close, chuck open close and where applicable tail stock and other accessories must be optimised for automatic operations and their speed can be considerably increased as sensors can be used to interlock their operation and prevent collision. The process of tool offset resetting should also be automated where it is very frequent, as no human should be present in an automated cell with 2 or 3 CNCs and one robot, or else the entire cell will come to a standstill while fixing one machine. For more information editor@divyamediaonline.com

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“ELECTROMATION INDIA 2016” is the biggest trade fair in Vadodara Gujarat- Power hub of the Gujarat “ELECTROMATION INDIA 2016” will be held from 7th to 9th January, 2016 at Akota Stadium, Vadodara, Gujarat. ELECTROMATION INDIA 2016 is the Gujarat’s first ever focused Exhibition on Automation, Instrumentation, Electronics and Electricals. “ELECTROMATION INDIA 2016” will be held from 7th to 9th January, 2016 at Akota Stadium, Vadodara, Gujarat. ELECTROMATION INDIA 2016 will be a very healthy platform for bringing togetherness by increasing SPEED, SCALE & SKILL development through the focused exhibition on ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC, INSTRUMENTATION & AUTOMATION. With the advancement in technology and new products & services, the Indian industries now are waking to the global demands. ELECTROMATION INDIA 2016 is instituted to showcase to the Indian industries, the new technologies, advancement, systems and services being available. Mr. SURINDER KUMAR NEGI Managing Director of Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd (GETCO), said The SPARK MEDIA has aptly selected the theme “ELECTROMATION”, which signifies integration of Electrical, Electronics and Automation. There have been several inorganic and organic changes in the manufacturing sector in last two decades and in the journey, we have shifted from conventional manufacturing to lean manufacturing processes. Automation in the Electrical and Electronics machines brought a paradigm shift to make manufacturing sector cost effective, quick & fast, scalable and more accurate and reliable. The role of Information Technology and human skills made processes efficient and sustainable with minimum human interface. Mr. S.R. Bhatt, Director General of CPRI (Central Power Research Institute) said that ELECTROMATION INDIA 2016 will help Industry to boost Indian exports of equipments of Automation to the entire World thereby strengthening the “MAKE IN INDIA” campaign. CPRI is sure that ELECTROMATION INDIA 2016 will address many of the challenges faced by the Power Sector also, wherein the Power Utilities can be benefited from the take-away in the areas of Power System Automation and Smart Grid. ELECTROMATION INDIA 2016 exhibition will definitely elevate the business of Gujarat state to the global, said Gokul Sagpariya President of RAJKOT ENGINEERING ASSOCIATION. Dr. Akshai Aggarwal, Vice-Chancellor of GTU (Gujarat Technical University) said that GTU has been working jointly with industries through GTU Innovation Sankuls (Industrial clusters of the area). It has been working with the 108 | NOVEMBER 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

students through the GTU Innovation Clubs, Open Source Technology Clubs, Mobile & Wireless Technology Clubs, S-4 Extension Centers etc. GTU’s Faculty Development Program is the largest such program in the country. India needs good technologists in all the different fields of technology. ELECTROMATION INDIA 2016 Expo in Vadodara will provide good amount of opportunities for innovative new technologies and open new source of technology. Let us, therefore, work together during ELECTROMATION INDIA 2016. ELECTROMATION INDIA 2016 is well supported by many Organizations such as International Association of Automation ( ISA), Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd (GETCO), Central Power Research Institutes ( CPRI), Gujarat Technical University ( GTU) and various industries associations like All India Electronic Association ( AIREA), Jamnagar Factory Owners Association, Dahej Industrial Association, Gujarat Safety Council, Vadodara, Rajkot Engineering Association and Federation of Small Scale Industries, Vadodara. ELECTROMATION INDIA 2016 is the Gujarat’s First Ever Focused Exhibition on Electricals, Electronics, and Instrumentation & Automation and also Gujarat is a land of limitless opportunities. The main objective and purpose to hold this ELECTROMATION INDIA 2016 in because it is an important industrial, cultural and educational hub of western India... and its right on the corridor of DMIC (Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor) Major industries include Power, Petrochemicals, Engineering, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Plastics, IT etc. ELECTROMATION INDIA 2016 will help all AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS to reach out to their respective customers in customised Sector. Welcome to ELECTROMATION INDIA 2016 at Akota Stadium, Vadodara, Gujarat!

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Robots & humans working hand in hand Robots with fixed processes and large access guards will soon be a thing of the past. A young Swiss company is working on a robotic arm that responds adequately to changing situations, keeps learning new skills, and could soon be used in private households.

he science of robotics is advancing rapidly. Robots are evolving from machines with rigidly defined processes towards interactive assistants that no longer need to be locked away behind guards and light barriers. Instead, they will be able to move freely while still being safe for humans. Hollywood has shown the way with the Iron Man movies. The main character, played by Robert Downey Jr., is assisted by a robotic arm that holds the solder, turn screws, or pass tools as needed.

Robots wrapped in artificial leather The scene described above might soon become reality, at least if the masterminds of the Swiss start-up F&P

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Robotics have their way. The company’s 20 employees have developed a robot that might revolutionize the working relationship between humans and machines. The robotic arm is 1.1 meters long in the standard version, has a working radius of 80 centimeters and six degrees of freedom. The aluminum body of P-Rob (for Personal Robot) is covered in a high-quality artificial leather skin for a better user experience. “With P-Rob, we want to take personal robots to the next level,” says Hansruedi Früh, CEO of F&P Robotics. He even has some clear ideas of potential applications in laboratories and in industrial automation. “The robot could

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P-Rob 1R with six degrees of freedom (right) and 1U, a smaller-sized version. Image © maxon motor

maxon MR encoder This maxon encoder uses a magnetic functional principle. An interpolator enables very high speeds. It is possible to select from several different counts per turn.

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Brushless DC motors ensure precise movements

handle containers and vessels or be used in quality control.” With its newly developed software, it can recognize, grip and manipulate objects while being aware of its surroundings, so that it responds correctly when a person approaches.

F&P Robotics powers its robotic arms with brushless DC drives by maxon. Up to eight brushless maxon EC flat motors with diameters of 45 and 90 millimeters and an output power of 70 or 90 W are used for P-Rob’s joints and manipulators. Their power, compact design, and good heat dissipation make these drives an ideal solution for robotic applications. “We think that the flat design in particular is a great advantage,” says Hansruedi Früh. In combination with maxon sensors, the flat motors also make good force sensors, since the torque can easily be determined by measuring the current in the drive. Ease of control and ease of use are among the core design objectives of the young Swiss company. A standard laptop is sufficient to control and program P-Rob. This makes the robot an interesting option for many potential customers. The first few projects with the innovative robotic arm are already on the way, with more to follow soon. For certain, the future will continue to see a growth in robotic applications interacting with humans. F&P Robotics and maxon motor are spearheading this development.

“Our robot is able to analyze situations to develop and follow what it deems to be the optimal course of action.” Hansruedi Früh, CEO F&P Robotics

The robot’s head can be fitted with various manipulators. Image © maxon motor

maxon EC 45 flat motor This drive delivers 70 W of power, at a diameter of 45 mm. The external multi-pole rotor ensures especially high torque.

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However, if the engineers at F&P Robotics are successful, this will only be the beginning. P-Rob might soon work together with other robotic arms or even with people, recognizing the social behavior of humans so that it may function as an autonomous machine. “It is able to analyze situations to develop and follow what it deems to be the optimal course of action,” says Hansruedi Früh. Quite possibly, these robots will soon be able to autonomously correct malfunctions in a production line instead of shutting down, as robots currently do when an unplanned event occurs. Hansruedi Früh can also imagine his robot working in households, e.g. to prepare food or perform other tasks. “The idea is to build an intelligent, interactive arm that is safe and reliable and will be perceived not as a machine, but as an assistant or friend.”

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Rollon takes over the German company Hegra & expands its product range in the linear motion sector A step forward in the development of the Rollon Group. With this deal the group based north of Milan (Italy) strengthens its leading position in the range of linear guides available and opens the way toward the acquisition of new shares in the international market.

ollon, the international group based in Italy, world leader in the production of linear motion systems for various sectors – from railways to aerospace, machine tools and medical equipment, announces the closing of a deal to take over the German company Hegra which specialises in the production of telescopic and linear guides. The acquisition aims at strengthening Rollon’s range of linear motion solutions, broadening the current range with complementary products and reinforcing the presence of Rollon in the market sector of medium load

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guides and also heavy duty equipment. The takeover of Hegra will enable Rollon to offer not only guides with new profiles and materials but also completely customised and highly performing solutions, thus moving toward an increasingly sophisticated offer that can meet the application needs of the customers. The deal is in line with Rollon’s clear growth strategy which is based on the acquisition of manufacturing companies with which it can integrate perfectly at the commercial

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Continued from page no.116 level and with which it has a mutually complementary function at the industrial level. Hegra, based in Limburg near Dusseldorf, has become an acknowledged leader in a niche market thanks to its ability to provide highly customised solutions for clients throughout the world. The takeover also contributes to the expansion of Rollon into new market areas, starting with markets such as India and China where the group has recently opened two wholly owned subsidiaries, in addition to improving the offer of Rollon in the German, European and U.S. markets. Rollon closed 2014 with a growth in turnover of 6% and is estimated to close 2015 with a two-digit growth rate. In the same year it opened new subsidiaries in Bangalore in India and Shanghai in China, in addition to those already present in France, Germany, USA and the commercial offices in Russia and Brazil. In January 2015 Rollon bought out the Tecno Center, acquiring still greater strength in the segment of linear actuators. Today Rollon counts more than 350 employees within the group, of which more than half work at the production plant in Italy. The takeover was finalised with the support of Linear Guides BV (controlled by Chequers Capital) and its partner in Rollon IGI SGR, who together intend to provide additional resources for acquisitions in the linear motion market segment. “Chequers, which is indirectly the majority shareholder of Rollon, is very supportive of the Hegra acquisition which completes Rollon’s range of linear guides; it is a very complementary range, a very good fit to the existing Group. It is a decisive step to grow further in its market.” said Jérôme Kinas, Manager of Linear Guides BV and Managing Director of Chequers Capital. “We invested in Rollon for the purpose of supporting the growth and

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international development plan also by means of takeovers” said Matteo Cirla, Managing Partner of IGI Sgr. “The present deal is the second operation in the last few months. The first, which brought Tecno Center into the group, has already created substantial cooperation at the commercial level and we are convinced that the acquisition of Hegra will also be able to give the same satisfaction”. “The acquisition of Hegra is another important step forward in the growth strategy of Rollon and expansion into new business segments that broaden the range of products of the group to offer one of the most complete in the world” commented Eraldo Bianchessi, CEO of the Rollon Group. “The deal is good news not only for Rollon but also for the entire linear motion market which will always find a global provider in Rollon for every linear motion solution”. In the acquisition of Hegra, K-Finance acted as financial advisor. Attorneys Roberto Via from Studio DV in Milan and Nina from Pinsent Masons Germany LLP assisted Rollon as legal advisors for the operation.

Information on Rollon The Rollon Group, with headquarters in Vimercate (MB) and subsidiaries in Germany, France, the United States, China and India produces linear and telescopic guides and actuators for a range of sectors, such as railways, aeronautics, logistics, packaging, machine tools and medical. The numerous outlet markets and variety of clients represent one of the strong points of Rollon which offers high product quality standards, pre-sales support and a high level of product customisation, qualities for which the company is also appreciated abroad where more than 85% of the turnover is generated (of which 45% in Germany).Info: www. rollon.com

Information on Chequers Capital One of the most established independent private equity companies in

Europe. Chequers is one of the European leaders in private investment in medium size companies, with funds under management of c. 2 billion euro. It operates with a team of 17 professionals and has offices in Paris and Munich. Chequers Capital XVI is a Fund of € 850 million and primarily invests in buyout operations with a key focus on international expansion and acquisition growth.

Information on IGI SGR IGI Sgr is an independent private equity company which has invested in small and medium Italian business since 1997. The team of IGI manages about € 250 million through funds collected from Italian and foreign institutional and private investors in addition to the partners of IGI. So far IGI has invested in about 70 Italian companies supporting business people in the determination of the best strategy for growth and internationalisation. IGI invests through the buy out of minority and majority holdings and expansion capital and is a partner in Rollon of the French private equity company Chequers Capital. The fund that invests in Rollon is “IGI Investimenti Cinque”.

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New safety standards require full size exhaust port energy isolation devices • The shut-off device shall be easy to operate (e.g., a simple pull/push action) • The device must have an exhaust port equal to or greater than its supply line • The device must have a pressure indicator (i.e., a gauge), that is visible to the operator indicate whether or not the pressure in the line has been released

Why Not Ball Valves?

s a pneumatic products user, you are probably already familiar with the omnipresent ROSS L-OX® lockout valve. Introduced by ROSS 52 years ago, the L-O-X® valve was developed to fulfill our customer’s requirements for safety-related lockout devices. Always striving to lead the industry in innovations, ROSS’ L-O-X® valve actually predated OSHA requirements for energy isolation devices by an impressive 33 years. As time has passed, ROSS has continually improved upon the L-OX®with TEFLON seals for ease of shifting, an ergonomically designed handle, and an indicator port for verification. The L-OX® with EEZ-ON® operation model even provides a built in soft start capability for when rapid pressurization could cause hazardous movement of cylinders. Are the L-O-X® products able to meet the newest standards for energy isolation? Absolutely! Risk assessment industry standards are evolving and require more from your energy isolation devices and systems.

For instance, the Canadian CSA Z142, the PMMI B155 and B11 GSR standards are all starting to require the same new four criteria: • The device shall be capable of being locked in the OFF position.

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When performing a risk assessment, system designers must now take these items into account. The valves have to expedite energy isolation in event of emergency. Some designers choose ball valves, but these may not allow for quick exhausting. In fact, fill to dump time rations for some bleed port ball valves can be anywhere from 58 to 200 times that of a full diameter exhaust isolation valve like the L-O-X®. This greatly extended blow down time is generally beyond what would be expected from the user and could lead to a false sense of security and possible injury. Additionally the small orifices can put added strain on inlet seals which then could potentially fail and allow reapplication of energy. Ball valves often use rotary handles which could, in an emergency, be left partially open by accident. The handle could also be locked in a position other than fully off which could inhibit performance of a LOTO (Lockout/ Tagout). It is, unfortunately, possible for the valves to be tampered with so that it is actually activated when it should be locked. These valves don’t allow for a muffler to help prevent potential eye injury from the high pressure escaping air. Additionally, because ball valves are also used commonly for other functions in machinery, the one being utilized as the energy isolation device is often not readily identifiable when needed.

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The L-O-X® Solution : In order to effectively and efficiently meet the design criteria for these newer risk assessment standards, you can’t beat the ROSS L-O-X® and L-O-X® with EEZ-ON® operation products. They meet all the demands of these standards as outlined above.

indicator (see Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 for examples of valves with verification devices built in). Since some systems can contain large volumes of air, the employee can mistakenly think that, once the valve is locked out, all of the energy has been dissipated. To assist in lockout compliance, the pop-up indicator verifies when energy has been completely exhausted and your machine is now safe to inspect. With ROSS’ lockout and exhaust L-O-X® valve with the pop-up indicator, you get that feedback. When used as part of a Lockout/ Tagout (LOTO) system, the L-O-X® valve with the pop-up indicator alerts the machine operator as to when the system has been de-energized. Because some systems contain a large volume of air, it is possible for employees to mistakenly assume the system has been de-energized completely when it hasn’t been. This can cause the danger of bodily harm. Steps should be taken to ensure that there is a reliable method of verifying de-energization in order to avoid this danger. When updating your system’s LOTO devices, consider adding a ROSS L-O-X® with a built-in pop-up indicator to the line up. ROSS lockout L-O-X® valve with full size exhaust port can simplify your safety compliance needs.

The ROSS L-O-X® valve: • • • • • • • •

Block and exhaust function with one operation Is capable of being locked in the off position only Has an exhaust port larger than the supply port Is easily identifiable as the isolation valve Has a positive handle position for ease of use (simple push/pull operation) Has a pressure sensing port for pop-up pressure indicator Is tamper resistant Allows for integration of a muffler (like the MUFFL-AIR® silencer) to avoid noise-induced hearing loss

Pop-up pressure indicator. A way to verify that all the energy has been released after initiating lockout is by having the valve equipped with a pop-up pressure

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Unique wire-free lock for compression tube fittings outclasses traditional solution Installs in a fraction of the time of a wire lock and is suitable for new or retrofit applications

unique wire-free device for locking the nuts of two-ferrule compression fittings on instrumentation tubing is now available from the Instrumentation Products Division of Parker Hannifin – the global leader in motion and control technologies. Dubbed WireFree, the patented safety device is constructed almost entirely from 6Mo austenitic stainless steel for enhanced corrosion resistance. It has been developed at the request of a major supplier of instrumentation to the offshore oil and gas industry, which sought a better alternative to wire locking compression tube fittings on deepwater ‘Christmas tree’ fluid flow assemblies. Parker’s two-ferrule compression fittings have been used successfully for subsea instrumentation applications for more than 40 years and there is ample field data to show that they provide reliable long-term performance – making locking devices unnecessary. However, as energy companies strive to recover oil and gas from ever deeper offshore locations, the cost of retrieving subsea equipment for routine maintenance, repair or overhaul continues to escalate. In response, some OEMs are starting to fit wire locks to instrumentation tube compression fittings for deep sea applications, primarily to indicate that the fitting is secure and has not been tampered with or undergone any mechanical change since installation. This approach suffers from a number of disadvantages, not the least of which is that wire lock fittings are expensive to install. Wire locking is a technique that is widely used in the aerospace industry to guard against components such as securing bolts and nuts on tube fittings working loose during service. It involves the

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use of pre-drilled parts – which cannot easily be retrofitted – and is only suitable for some types of fittings. The wire that is used is normally stainless steel, which is sharp and difficult to manipulate. And in the case of wire-locked compression tube fittings, it is important that the wire is not tensioned in such a way that it could cause the nut to rotate slightly and potentially compromise connection integrity. Correctly installing wire locking consequently demands skill and is time consuming – it can take anywhere between five and 15 minutes per component, depending on accessibility. On a typical subsea Christmas tree containing several hundred instrumentation tube compression fittings this can easily account for tens of hours of extra assembly time. Parker’s new WireFree locking device is designed as a ‘fit-and-forget’ solution that overcomes all the disadvantages of wire locking. It can be fitted to standard compression fittings on new or existing systems very easily and quickly, without requiring any modification, realignment or disassembly of components. The device is also ideal for replacing existing wire locks during routine MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) operations – installers merely need to remove the wire before fitting the new unit. Available in straight, elbow, tee and cross type configurations, the locking device is initially being offered in a range of sizes for use with tube fittings from 1/4 to 3/4 inch (6 to 20 mm). Parker intends developing other sizes to suit market requirements. The WireFree locking device is fabricated entirely from corrosion resistant materials to ensure a long, maintenance-free service life and is based on an open form of construction that

minimises crevices. It essentially comprises one or more flexible clamp arms with rigid load spreading support plates, depending on configuration, and is supplied pre-assembled as a single-piece part to simplify installation. The support plates incorporate self-retaining M4 socket head cap screws and use Spiralock self-locking thread technology to prevent them working loose under vibration. Both the flexible and rigid components are made from 6Mo stainless steel, while the securing screws are 316 stainless steel. Parker’s WireFree device for compression fittings can typically be installed in under two minutes – a fraction of the time that it takes to wire lock components. To fully lock a standard 90 degree elbow fitting, for example, the installer simply places the flexible clamp arm around the two compression nuts, inserts a single cap screw through one of the support plates and tightens it to the recommended torque. The device creates a locking force that is about five times greater than wire, without any risk of incorrect tensioning compromising long term connection integrity. It also provides an anti-tamper function, with secure locking clearly indicated by the close proximity of the support plates. Parker believes that its new WireFree locking device offers an ideal solution for OEMs seeking a more reliable and cost-effective alternative to wire locking instrumentation tube compression fittings on deep sea equipment. The devices are also likely to prove popular for topside equipment such as compressors and hydraulic power units. For more information Web: www.parker.com www.engrreview.com

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World’s first for long travels: 40 percent lighter cables for e-chains Reduce weight and driving force with igus single core motor cables made of copper-coated aluminium Developed for use in e-chains

The two “lightweights” chainflex CF430.D and CF440 offer up to 40 percent weight saving in moving energy chain applications. (Source: igus GmbH).

he new chainflex motor cables CF430.D and CF440 (unshielded and shielded) from igus save significant system weight for long travel applications using energy chains. In this way, the use of smaller e-chains can reduce cost and enhance both the energy efficiency and the service life of energy chain systems. As for all chainflex cables, igus offers a unique 36-month warranty for its durability. Whether in plant construction, mechanical engineering, cranes, ships or conveyor technology, the travel distances in dynamic applications are becoming increasingly longer whilst speeds and number of movements are rising. This leads to everincreasing stress on cables that are constantly in motion. The motion plastics specialist igus has developed extremely lightweight single core motor cables for energy chains for long travels, the chainflex types CF430.D and CF440. By the use of a special stranded conductor, the cables are up to 40 percent lighter than standard copper cables. Depending on the cable length and cross-section, the savings potential

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of the new motor cables can be up to several tonnes, offering a considerable saving on required drive force.

igus has created a special stranding method for its CCA lightweights, and the insulation jacket material has been further enhanced for use in energy chains. igus has already demonstrated the long service life in operation in their own test lab. The chainflex CF430.D and CF440 types have already completed more than 17 million strokes without failure in continuous movement. And the marathon test continues to run. The outer jacket is made of a high-quality mix of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) makes them extremely resistant to abrasion and bending, making them ideal for extremely high loads even at low temperatures and for outdoor use. These cables, designed for very long travel lengths outdoors, can be ordered as shielded or unshielded options. The cables are also resistant to UV and ozone.

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he formulation of Crystal Brite EDM cutting oil and dielectric fluid, which is available from Hangsterfer’s Laboratories Inc. and intended for die-sinking EDM, has been proven successful in both high- and low-amperage spark-erosion processes. Its blend of ultrapure hydrocarbons with the latest synthetic technology provides a crystal-clear fluid with high oxidation stability and extremely low viscosity. The fluid is stable under high amperage and offers fast flushing in tight-tolerance finishing work. Crystal Brite EDM is suitable for both roughing and finishing applications. The extremely low viscosity of this dielectric fluid,

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combined with its low specific gravity, makes both flushing and filtration fast and efficient. The result is higher metal-removal rates. Filtration efficiency benefits from lower carbon and residue formation. The filter lasts longer, and particulate matter is prevented from returning to the interface between the electrode and the workpiece. With proper filtration, this fluid will last indefinitely. Crystal Brite EDM is safe and operator friendly. The odorless fluid contains no solvent-based hydrocarbons, which helps eliminate skin irritation and reduces oil mist and exposure to solvent vapour. It is not to be mixed with water. Hangsterfer’s Laboratories supplies a full range of metalworking fluids, including coolant concentrates, cutting oils, metal-forming compounds, machine lubricants, dielectric fluids, rust inhibitors, solvent- alternative cleaners, and specialty additives, and also offers a line of complementary equipment. The products work well with aluminium, carbon steel, cast iron, chrome alloys, composites, copper, magnesium, nickel alloys, stainless steel, and titanium alloys.

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Documentation When you click on a component in the component vendor database, you automatically get a menu containing the electrical symbols for the component. By placing these symbols in the diagrams you also transfer information to the electrical diagram which enables the program to fill out order lists or files automatically. Integration PC|SCHEMATIC Automation can interface with PLC I/O tools, wire numbering tools, label systems, send files for component ordering systems, edit PLC data via Excel, import and export the standard CAD formats DWG and DXF, and update all types of lists automatically. Furthermore the program supports practically any database format, so that it can work with the database format used in your company. Our solution saves 80% time To make it possible for existing and new users to get started quickly,

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PC|SCHEMATIC - and its distributors - offers a consulting service, consisting of an analysis of the already existing electrical documentation. Based on this analysis, the optimal set of subdrawings, models and project templates can be effectively created. This also has the consequence that new users can get started creating complete electrical documentation projects really quickly. In larger companies, this way of working might result in that just one single person needs to be pointed out as the main responsible for creating the company subdrawings, while the others in future almost only will need to create documentation by dragging templates and subdrawings into projects. Experiences from the industry suggest that the documentation time can be reduced by up to 80 percent. Why should I buy PC|SCHEMATIC Automation? People buying PC|SCHEMATIC Automation usually tell us they did it because: • It is easy to work with, and is very flexible in the everyday work routines. • The Module and Model Based drag’n draw functions, makes it possible to create electrical schematic pages extremely fast. • We have an excellent support team, and you can get support via NetViewer. Our support team can then see your screen, and guide you directly on your own PC. • Intelligent reuse of existing material - with intelligent renaming saves lots of time. Continue on page no.132

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Continued from page no.130 electrical design CAD programs. • Free access to the PC|SCHEMATIC user forums. When you have bought PC|SCHEMATIC Automation, you can either attend PC|SCHEMATIC training in your own country, or attend a web seminar about the topics you need to get familiar with. Please contact venkat@pcschematic.in for further details.

• The intelligent connection between database and symbols is unique. • Electrical standards are integrated intelligently. • Functions for automatic project generation, automatic graphical plan generation and automatic documentation of symbols in projects/libraries. Can I convert my schematic diagrams from other systems to Automation? Yes! You can convert schematic diagrams from practically speaking any CAD system to the PC|SCHEMATIC Automation format - as long as the CAD system can produce DWG or DXF files. PC|SCHEMATIC also offers a consultant service for converting drawings from other systems to the PC|SCHEMATIC Automation format. Can I export to other formats? From PC|SCHEMATIC Automation, you can export to the DWG and DXF formats. PC|SCHEMATIC is an active member of the OpenDWG alliance. From PC|SCHEMATIC Automation, you can also export projects as intelligent PDF files with active link between references etc. 132 | NOVEMBER 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

Electrical standards: How well are they integrated in PC|SCHEMATIC? At PC|SCHEMATIC we have detailed insight in electrical documentation standards, and we are active members of standardisation committees. We also publish the book “Electrical documentation according to standards”. This insight in the IEC/EN electrical standards is an integrated part of PC|SCHEMATIC Automation. However, the program is designed so flexible, that you can also use it for other standards than the IEC/EN standards. - Even for your own set of standards! Support: How can I get it? When you buy PC|SCHEMATIC Automation, you get “Tier 2support” from the PC|SCHEMATIC in India as well from our Head Office Denmark. This can take place using e-mail, telephone or NetViewer (where we can guide you directly on your own PC). • Free access to the complete set of electrical design manuals for PC|SCHEMATIC Automation. • Free access to our electrical design videos - where you can see PC|SCHEMATIC Automation in action. • Free access to articles about

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Munjal Castings increases OEE by 50%, after using Renishaw TRS2 – Tool breakage detection & tool setting probe For any manufacturing company to be a market leader and become more competitive, it is vital to reduce costs, maintain quality, and provide timely delivery. Munjal Castings, based in Ludhiana, India, adopted this philosophy for its growth. the company has commissioned a third plant which is ISO TS 16949:2000 certified and has a capacity of 100 machines.

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Company background Munjal Castings, established in 1980, is part of The Hero Group, and caters primarily to Hero Majestic in the automotive industry. The company currently employs 1,200 people at two plants, where it manufactures quality aluminium die cast components using 20 machine tools. Munjal Castings has emerged as one of the trusted names in the aluminium and zinc die casting industry, supplying 600 tonnes of castings each month, with a turnover of 1.5 billion INR. The company supplies components to Hero MotorCorp Ltd, Suzuki Group, Hyundai, Hero Cycles, Nissan, Tata, GM, and Daimler Chrysler, as well as supplying the export market. Aware of the vast business potential in the international automotive industry,

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losses due to high rejections. This prompted the management to pursue increased automated solutions and they purchased TRS2 from Renishaw. After Business challenge installing 16 TRS2 systems, A major challenge to overhuge savings in costs and TRS2 – a non-contact brocome was frequent tool ken tool detection system time have become a realbreakage, which caused ity.” delays in production and led to high The company’s vision is to levels of scrap and financial loss in increase exports from 400 million INR terms of materials and time. The repto 1,000 million INR in the next three utation of the company was at stake, years. To achieve this, it has decided as even a single substandard compoto increase automation with the help nent could negatively affect goodwill of process control solutions. Accordtowards Munjal Castings in the maring to Munjal Castings, machines with ket. TRS2 installed have had their overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) The Solution increased from 50% to 76%. The target Renishaw TRS2 systems were installed is to increase the OEE to 85%. Previat Munjal Castings to address this ously, 250 finished components were challenge. The TRS2 is an award-winproduced daily on each machine. ning non contact broken tool detecFollowing installation of the TRS2 tion system for machining centres. It systems, production increased to 270 determines whether a tool is present components per day. by analysing reflective light patterns and ignores any that are created by Faith in Renishaw coolant and swarf, thereby eliminatMr. Arora concluded: “Maintaining false indications of a broken tool. ing quality, cost and delivery within Mr. P. L. Arora (Senior Vice-Presstringent deadlines is our compaident of Munjal Castings) said: “The ny’s unique selling point, which has company was incurring huge financial helped us to stand apart from others. Daily, we supply 200,000 castings with 150 different component types to the automobile industry. Renishaw’s products are reliable and are of high quality. With faith in Renishaw’s technology, the management is confident of achieving greater results and reaching its targets.” TRS2 resolved the tool breakage problem For more information at Munjal Castings www.renishaw.com www.engrreview.com

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HAAS Automation experiences New Highs at EMO 2015 Haas Automation is celebrating its best ever results from a European trade show; the company set audacious goals for EMO 2015, yet exceeded them by more than 50%, doubling the number of leads and machine sales it achieved in Hanover, at EMO 2013.

t EMO 2015 in Milan, Haas Automation chose to highlight the many, productivity-enhancing innovations that go towards making Haas CNC machine tools the best value, most reliable machines in the world, with the lowest cost of ownership and, therefore, the lowest cost per part produced. Visitors to the Haas Automation booth were able to join a multi-stop tour of the company’s CNC vertical machining centres, turning centres and 5-axis machines, to see and learn first-hand the difference made by Haas innovations in software and control, automation, part and tool cooling, probing and setting-up, live tooling and high-speed machining. “This was a fantastic event for Haas,” says Mr. Jens Thing, managing director of Haas Automation Europe. “It was our biggest trade show investment to date and it yielded far greater than expected returns.” Mr. Thing points out that this dramatic result is a clear indication that the company’s collaboration with Milan-based machine tool group Celada, operating the official Haas Factory Outlet (HFO) for Italy, also has the potential to exceed expectations. “We joined forces with Celada a little over two years ago,” he says. “In that short time, the company and its people have invested significant capital and enormous energy in creating what will undoubtedly prove to be one of the best HFOs in the world. “It’s still relatively early days, so the results at Milan just go to show how committed the Haas and Celada Continue on page no.138

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Continued from page no.136 teams both are, and how well we work together. I’d like to thank everyone who contributed on our booth at EMO – we had operators and sales engineers from all over Europe, but my biggest thanks go to the Haas Automation team and the Celada team. ” During the show, journalists and Haas customers had the opportunity to meet Mr. Bob Murray, general manager of Haas Automation Inc., who was visiting from the company’s factory in Southern California. As always, Mr. Murray shared plans for future Haas products, and his thoughts about opportunities and challenges in

Europe and the rest of the world. “We never stop innovating and designing new machines,” he said. “That’s really one of the keys to our continued success. We have a new CNC currently in development – a next-generation, more powerful control that will build on the current system and still be very familiar to Haas customers around the world.” There are also new versions of the UMC750 currently in development. “This machine has proved to be very popular in Europe,” says Mr. Murray, “so we plan to build it in different configurations. Also, we have CNC gantry machines nearing launch and, of course, we already have available the

ST-15 and ST-35 CNC tuning centres, which offer robust, big-bore capability and more powerful spindles, in machines with smaller footprints. We find more and more that our customers need capable machines with generous travels but small physical dimensions.” As for challenges in the European and global economies, Mr. Murray openly discusses Haas’ strategies for maintaining growth. “We have great potential for increasing our market share,” he says, “especially amongst the small to medium, privately owned machine shops. We have a large range of CNC machine tools, all of which are built in volume, which means we can supply existing and new customers with exactly the capabilities they need at the right price and with excellent back up and support from the HFO network.” All Haas prices – machines and spares, are available on-line, so customers know exactly what they can expect to pay. “As our customers grow, we can continue to supply the reliable, productive machines they need. It doesn’t matter where a customer is based, we can support them, help them do business and, of course, make money.” It’s a strategy that has worked very well in the USA, where in some market niches, Haas enjoys 50% market share. “These are great results at EMO 2015 in Italy,” concludes Mr. Murray. “It goes to show, customers around the world all want the same things, wherever they are: high levels of service and support, and reliable products. Italian companies are very demanding and I’m happy to say, our machines and our service make sense to them.”

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SOUTH INDIA

angaluru International Airport has taken up number of infrastructure development projects. The airport is coming up with a 700-metre-long additional part-parallel taxiway at a cost of Rs 40 crore. This would be ready by March 2016. Place: Mangalore Karnataka Airports Authority of India (AAI) J T Radhakrishna, Director, Mangalore Airport, Kenjar Bajpe -574142, Karnataka. T: 0824-2220400, 2220430, F: 2254175, E: apd_mangalore@aai.aero

lans to implement modernisation of the canal and distributory network of the Bennethora Major Irrigation Project in Kalaburagi district. The technical evaluation report is awaiting the management’s approval. Place: Karnataka Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Ltd M. G. Shivakumar, Superintending Engineer, 4th Floor, Coffee Board Building, Dr B R Ambedkar Veedhi, Infantry Road, Infantry Road, Bengaluru-560001, Karnataka. T: 080-22283074, 22283074, F: 2267314, E: knnl@knnlindia.com

lans to construct 332 vented and salt water prevention dams under the Paschimavahini Project has been submitted to the State government. Place: Karnataka Panchayat Raj Engineering Division, Udupi Raju, Executive Engineer, Panchayat Raj Engineering Division, Udupi. T: 0820-2581700

lans to undertake construction of 5000 MT capacity godown in IEEZA mandal at AMC, Gadwal of

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Mahabub- nagar district. As of now, they are looking for vendors who can supply and install Steel Structures for rooing in four months time. Place: Telangana Agricultural Marketing Department B Nageswar Reddy, Superintending Engineer, 1st foor, BRKR Bhavan, Near Tank bund, Hyderabad-500062, Andhra Pradesh. T: 9505517117, E: semhyd@yahoo.co.in

upiter Capital’s hospitality venture is coming up with a Boutique resort at Kumarakom. The property comprises 28 houses, villas and two houseboats offering wellness treatments and services. The property will be ready in the Qtr-2 of 2016. Place: Kottayam District Kerala Niraamaya Retreats Akansha B, Asst Manager (Marketing & Brand Communications), No. 54, Richmond Road, Bangalore - 560025, Karnataka. T: 080-45104509, 45104510, E: info@niraamaya.in, akansha.b@Niraamaya.in

ndia’s leading global precision machining companies plans to set up a new facility in joint venture with Precihole. The facility will come up at its SEZ in Belagavi by August 2016. Place: Belagavi Karnataka Aequs Pvt Ltd Sandeep Jadhav, Marketing Manager, Aequs Special Economic Zone, No 437/A, Hattargi Village, Hukkeri Taluk, Belagavi – 591243, Karnataka. T: 0831-3090000, F: 3090001, E: sandeep.jadhav@aequs.com www.engrreview.com

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lans to undertake development of Kollam port comprising upgradation and strengthening of the port road from Vadi to Kollam port. The completion is targeted in 6 months. Place: Kollam Kerala Harbour Engineering Department P.K. Anilkumar, Kamaleswaram, Manacaud P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695009, Kerala. T: 0471-2459365, F: 2459365, ce. E: hed@kerala.gov.in

& Renewable Energy, Govt. of India. Place: Andhra Pradesh

he company has launched a residential project named VGN Fairmont at Guindy spread over 10 acre in Chennai. The project is coming up at Guindy in southern part of Chennai. The project comprises ive towers of 14 foors each with over 1,300 apartments. Place: Chennai Tamil Nadu VGN Developers S Paraveen, Marketing Manager, No.15, Wallace Garden, 2nd Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600006, Tamil Nadu. T: 044-43439900, 43439999, F: 43439988, E: sales@vgn.in, marketing3@vgn.in

agged 500 MW project from NTPC in an e-auction. Ten projects of 50 MW each will be set up at Ghani Solar Park in Andhra Pradesh under National Solar Mission, Phase-II, Batch-II, Tranche-I of Ministry of New

Sun Edison Alok Nigam, Director (Business Development), Menon Eternity, 10th Floor New # 165, Old No # 110, St.Marys Road, Alwarpet Chennai-600018, Tamil Nadu. T: 044-42923800, M: 9940301623, E: anigam@sunedison.com nfrastructure company has got a water supply project order from the Government of Telangana, Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Develop- ment. The scope of works includes operation and maintenance for 10 years and providing drinking water to habitations in LMD (Lower Manair Dam)- Karimnagar, Ramadugu Segment as well as in LMD Manakon- dur, Husnabad, Huzurabad. The completion is targeted in 30 months. Place: Telangana Pratibha Industries Raju Bansode AGM, Business Devlopment, Universal Majestic, 13th & 14th Floor, P. L. Lokhande Marg, Ghatkopar Mankhurd Link Road,Opp. RBK International School, Govandi, Mumbai - 400043, T: 022-39559999, M:9930458537, E: raju.bansode@pratibhagroup.com

WEST INDIA

lans to develop new international airport at Mopa village in Goa. The project will be taken up in four phases targeting annual passenger capacity of 13.1 million passengers. Environ- ment clearance is accorded to this project recently. Place: Mopa Goa Directorate of Civil Aviation Dr. S. Shanbhogue, Directorate of Civil Aviation, Room No. 19, Secretariat Building, www.engrreview.com

Alto Porvorim, Bardez, Goa. T: 0832-2419638, E: dir-civilavia.goa@nic.in, civilavia.goa@nic.in

evelopment of multi â&#x20AC;&#x201C; level parking and recreational hub in bearing survey no. 8,11,1 and 19 (Part) at village Ponda of Ponda Taluka, Sadar Ponda â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Goa for Ponda Municipal Council. Place: Ponda Goa ENGINEERING REVIEW | NOVEMBER 2015 | 161

BUSINESS AVENUES Ponda Municipal Council Johnson Bedy Fernandes, Chief Oficer, Tisk Road, Durbhat, Khadpabandh, Near Municipal Garden, Ponda-403401, Goa. T: 0832-2312512, F: 2315006, M: 9423323127, E: info-pondamc.goa@nic.in, co-pondamc.goa@nic.in

lans to assign construction of commercial tax ofice building at Kalol Dist. Gandhinagar. The completion is targeted in 11 months. Place: Gandhinagar Gujarat Roads and Buildings Department, Govt of Gujarat D K Pandya, Executive Engineer, Dr. Jivaraj Mehta Bhavan, Block No. 11 2Nd Floor Gandhinagar.,Gujarat. T: 079-23254079, 23259162, M: 9898147072

lans to undertake construction of 2000 M.T. capacity godown building at Morva Hadaf Dist. Panchmahal. Place: Gujarat Roads & Buildings Department, Govt of Gujarat N C Bhatt, Deputy Executive Engineer, R&B Division, Civil Lines Road, Godhra-389001, Panchmahal Dist, Gujarat. T: 02672-243159, 243421, M: 9824549379, E: rnb_pan@yahoo.in

Usmanpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. T: 079-27550910, M: 9377409674, E: saurabh@ahmedabadcity.gov.in

lans to assign construction of roadbed bridges, supply of ballast, installation of track, electrical. Works as part of the doubling of track between Kidiyanagar and Chhansara and Diyodar and Chhansara. The completion period is 1620 days. Place: Gujarat Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd B B Gamit, Joint General Manager, 61, 2 nd Floor 4-D Squire Mall Opp-Iit Gandhinagar Visat Gandhinagar Highway Motera, Ahmedabad-380005, Gujarat. T: 079-66170271/72, F: 66170270, E: piurvnladi@gmail.com

WR and its Jaipur division had already given in principle approval for the skywalk project to the Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation (JMRC). It is proposed to construct skywalk from the Jaipur Metro railway station to Jaipur railway station. Place: Jaipur Rajasthan North Western Railways (NWR) Anil Singhal, General Manager, HQ Ofice, Near Jawahar Circle, Jaipur, 302017, Rajasthan. T:0141-2725800, M:9001195000, E: gm@nwr.railnet.gov.in

onstruction of 58 Nos. staff quarters, type-III 38 Nos. Type-IV 20 Nos. along with community hall for income tax department at Majura Gate, Surat. The completion is targeted in 18 months. Place: Surat Gujarat National Buildings Construction Corporation Ltd K P M Swamy, General Manager, Zonal Incharge, Behind Gandhi Bhawan, Svnit Campus, Surat, Gujarat. T: 0261-2252860, E: swamynbcc@yahoo.com

lans to undertake construction of new Nagri Eye Hospital building (G+8) in Navrangpura Ward at West Zone. The completion period is 24 months. Place: Ahmedabad Gujarat Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Saurabh D. Patel, Assistant Municipal Commissioner (West Zone), Dr. Ramanbhai Patel Bhavan, Nr. Usmanpura Char Rasta,

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he company has got a 33-acre Abhyudaya Nagar redevelopment project Kalachowki, Mumbai. It consists of 48 buildings and 3,238 residential tenements. Place: Mumbai Maharashtra Rustomjee Developers Udhayan Nair, Corporate Communications Manager, 702 Natraj, M. V. Road Junction, Western Express Highway, Andheri (E) Mumbai - 69, Maharashtra. T: 022-66766888 / 889, E: Udhayannair@rustomjee.com

evelopment of underpass near St. Annes church at Silvanagar in ward no.12, Ponda. Place: Ponda Goa Ponda Municipal Council Johnson Bedy Fernandes, Chief Oficer, Tisk Road, Durbhat, Khadpa- bandh, Ponda-403401, Goa. T: 0832-2312512 www.engrreview.com

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lans to assign construction of three storied CSR activity complex building adjacent to HTPC Complex at Duliajan. Place: Duliajan Assam Oil India Ltd A.Das, Head (Contract), Duliajan, Pin - 786602, Assam. T: 0374-2807165, 2800548, 2807129 lans to assign construction of swimming pool complex including iltration,U/W illumination, poolside equipment, plumbing works, electrical work etc. Place: Tezpur Assam Tezpur University Ratul Ranjan Hazarika, Executive Engineer, Napaam, Tezpur, Sonitpur-784028, Assam. T: 03712-267008, 267110, 267004, Extn: 3101, E: rrhz@tezu.ernet.in, registrartu@tezu.ernet.in

lans to undertake construction of hostel buildings in the additional land allotted to National Law University, Sector-14, Dwarka, New Delhi. Place: Dwarka Delhi Public Works Department O P Sharma, Executive Engineer, MSO Building 2 Nd Floor, New Delhi-110002, Delhi. T: 011- 23319153, M: 9873533228â&#x20AC;?

lans to undertake construction of RCC framed structure for commercial cum ofice complex on plot no. commercial 1 in sector-125, Noida, UP. Place: Noida Uttar Pradesh Ircon International Ltd B.N. Singh, General Manager/DFC, C-4, District Centre, Saket, New Delhi - 110017, Delhi. T: 011-29565666, E: info@ircon.org, bn.singh@ircon.org 164 | NOVEMBER 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

lans to assign setting up of ash brick plant commissioning, operation & maintenance at NTPC Tanda Place: Uttar Pradesh NTPC Ltd B.N. Gupta, AGM (CS), Contracts Section, C&M, Admn Building, Vidyutnagar, Ambedkar District-224238, UP. T: 05273-284738 lans to set up new manufacturing plant at Haridwar. The proposed plant would produce complete range of switches and accessories. The commissioning is expected by the end of 2016. Place: Haridwar Uttarakhand Anchor Electricals Pvt Ltd 1. Aradhana Dubey, DGM HR, Plot 1A/1B, Sector 8 B, IIE, SIDCUL Ranipur, Haridwar-249403, Uttarakhand. T: 01334-322951/991, E: aradhna.dubey@anchor-world.com

lans to undertake construction of elevated road over Barapullah Nallah consisting of steel girder span 1x53543mm (launching required trafic block) Steel matching girders towards Aurbindo Marg 1x19830 mm average and steel matching girders towards Sarai Kale Khan side 1x24305mm average (launching not required trafic block) PSC girders span 2x32270mm + 2x (32270+21600mm) (launching not required trafic block) starting from Sarai Kale Khan to Aurbindo Road near INA market Phase-II. Place: Delhi Northern Railway Mr. Pradeep Kumar, Dy. Chief Engineer/ Const./T&C Ofice of Chief Administrative Oficer/Const. Kashmere Gate, Delhi. T: 011-23867114 www.engrreview.com

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lans to undertake construction of individual toilets (200 nos.) in different villages of Bhagalpur & Godda District. Place: Bhagalpur Bihar National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd Prabir Kumar, AGM (CGM) / DGM (CS) MGR (CS), T: 8544414290, M: 9431600789, 9431600410

lans to assign balance infrastructure works under plant package for Nabinagar Thermal Power project (4x250 mw) of Bhartiya Rail Bijlee Company Ltd. (JVC of NTPC, Indian Railways) at Nabinagar. Place: Aurangabad District Bihar NTPC Ltd Neeraj Kumar, DGM (CS-I), Sixth Floor, Engineering Ofice Complex, Plot A-8A, Sector-24, Noida-201301, Uttar Pradesh. T: 0120-4948656

lans to assign construction of lab building for DM Plant at Nabinagar Thermal Power Project. Bids were recently invited. Place: Aurangabad District Bihar NTPC Ltd U.P. Suman, Sr.Manager (CS), Bhartiya Rail Bijlee Company Limited, Nabinagar H-Type Ofice (C&M Hall), PO-Pirouta, P.S.-Khaira Aurangabad-824303, Bihar. T: 06332-233032, 233034, F: 233033, M: 9470003833, E: upsuman@ntpc.co.in

lans to assign construction of 25 rooms Pre fabricated single story ield hostel at Nabinagar Thermal Power Project. Place: Aurangabad District Bihar NTPC Ltd U.P. Suman, Sr.Manager (CS), 166 | NOVEMBER 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

Bhartiya Rail Bijlee Company Limited, Nabinagar H-Type Ofice (C&M Hall), PO-Pirouta, P.S.-Khaira Distt-Aurangabad-824303, Bihar. T: 06332-233032, 233034, F: 233033, M: 9470003833, E: upsuman@ntpc.co.in

lans to asign construction of individual toilets (200Nos) in different villages of Bhagalpur and Goda District. Place: Bhagalpur District Bihar NTPC Ltd J C Choudhary, AGM (CS), NTPC- KAHALGAON, Bhagalpur-813214, Bihar. T: 06429-226272, E: jchowdhary@ntpc.co.in

lans to assign construction of road over bridge consisting both railway span and adjacent approach span including reinforced earth wall I Retaining in lieu of LC-22SPL at Km 246/1 at Marakatiaganj Yard. Place: Bihar Ircon International Ltd V.P Singh, Project Director, Sone Bhavan, 1st Floor DP Raipath, Patna - 800001, Bihar. T: 0612-2507777

R aims to complete the 52 km-long Barpali-Jharsuguda line by June 2016. The railway line is likely to enable faster evacuation of coal from Mahanadi Coalields Limited (MCL) coal mines. Place: Jharsuguda Odisha Mahanadi Coalields Limited A.K.Pandey, GM(Civil)/ HOD, P.O. Jagriti Vihar, Burla District, Sambalpur -768020, Orissa, T:0663-2542779,2542049, F:2542180, M:9437479156, E: cgm-civil.mcl@nic.in www.engrreview.com

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE Grinding Oil 1- Straight grinding oil for gear grinding Features of Grinding Oil No.1 • Translucent and low odor • Superior cooling properties • Non irritating / Non corrosive • Produces excellent surface finishes • Excellent filter-ability All grinding wheel compatible • Superior lubricity package • Excellent oxidation Stability / Long sump life Grinding Oil 1 is compatible with all types of grinding wheels. It can be used for grinding high-speed steel, cobalt, carbide, ceramics and hardened steel. Grinding Oil 1 can also be used

Magnetic float switch in grinders that require the same oil for both lubricating the machine and the wheel / work-piece interface. Unique advanced synthetic and natural lubricity additives in Grinding Oil 1 help keep the grinding wheels clean and free cutting allowing them to

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scrap parts. Grinding Oil 1 helps maintain part integrity, surface finish and an overall great working environment.

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function properly. Conventional oils can allow build-up and packing of the wheel. This can lead to burned parts, smoke and

Float switch is an electrical on-off switch which operate automatically when the liquid level goes up or down with respect to a specified level. The signal thus available from the float switch can be utilized for automatic control of pump or allied elements like solenoid, lamp, relays etc., These magnetic float switches are available in a very wide range according to operating and mounting methods to suit variety of individual application. These are rugged, accurate and reliable operation. These floats are available in verticle type, Harizontal type in PVC, Stainless steel,

Nylon material depends on application. We can also supply high temperature application, cable type electrical float as well as other than water like oil, sand, granule, salt, wood etc.,

Small For more information MRK ENGINEERS, 15/1A2, PLOT: III, Lakshmi Nagar, Ramamoorthy Street, Moondramkattalai (Post), Chennai- 600128. Tel : 044- 24780315. Email: ramakrishnan252008@yahoo.com ENGINEERING REVIEW | NOVEMBER 2015 | 167

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• Offer the easiest-to-use and most adaptable alternative Automation Solution for specialized and demanding needs • An experienced technical team • A pioneer in the simplification of programming em4 - MORE THAN JUST A PLC • All-in-one fully connected nano-PLC • Remote management & maintenance on a PC & mobile devices • Accurate & performant sensor measurement

Millenium 3 - Logic Controller • Compact & expandable • Easy to program • Multiple configuration options

Specialist in electromagnetic & electronic technology • Specialist in time management with an extensive automation components offer that includes timers, monitoring relays • In addition to high-performance products, advice and support, offers tailor-made solutions for any application TIMERS: • Simple to use • Multi voltage • Multi or mono function • MONITORING RELAYS: • Close-up protection for total availability of equipment • All anomalies are detected • Optimise continuity of service Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) - India 4th Floor, Trident Tower #23, 100 Feet Ashoka Piller Road, 2nd Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore 560011, INDIA Tel. +91 (80) 41132204/05 Fax. +91 (80) 41132206 Email: india@cstsensors.com Web: www.cstsensors.com 168 | NOVEMBER 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

Recovering electricity dues remain one of the major challenges in the power sector. Most distribution companies face serious problems in recovering electricity bills especially from government departments / apartment blocks / commercial complex etc. ElMeasure has developed a unique 3 in 1 Contactless Prepaid Energy Meter were in process parameters such as water, gas etc can be integrated and its consumption can be monitored along with electrical parameters. The design is completely microcontroller based thus providing an effective and reliable solution to the service providers. The service provider needs to just install the meter and further activities involve the consumer. It is sufficient for the service provider to have just one manpower to recharge the card as per the consumer’s request. The consumer will have to display the card in the front fascia of the meter for three seconds. The advanced microcontroller electronics inside

the meter stores the number of units recharged and measures the energy consumption. When the purchased units are used up by the consumer the meter disconnects the power supply until the next recharge. Main Features • Compact wall mounting design • Dual Source Measurement (EB & DG) • 3 in 1 meter with option to integrate process parameters. • Pre-paid metering system using contactless smart cards • Accuracy Class 1.0 • Cost effective ‘Pay as you use’ three phase electricity metering Application • Shopping Malls / Multiplexes • Residential Townships / Apartments • Commercial Buildings • Employee Quarters Advantages • Upfront payment for electricity and hence low over heads for service www.engrreview.com

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709, Shahpuri Tower, C-58, Janakpuri,New Delhi-110058 Phone: +91 11 4953 5588, +91 9717155881 E-mail: santosh.kumar@airpipe.in, sales@airpipe.in Visit: www.airpipe.in Video: Youtube Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnwxXsVs2dg

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providers. Advanced RF card technology Tamper proof construction Cost of manpower for billing / collection is substantially reduced. This avoids the hassles of human intervention as there is no need to enter the data into the meter. This makes the system more user friendly.

• Displays balance energy in the meter, thus enabling the consumer to plan when to recharge. • No billing disputes • Allows consumer to budget electricity expenses • Helps consumer to contribute towards energy conservation. • Available in single phase and three phase system

ElMeasure India Pvt. Ltd. No. 764, 4th Phase, 707, Yelahanka New Town, Bangalore - 560 106 Ph: +91 80 28461777 Fax: +91 80 41272461 E-mail: marketing@elmeasure.com Website: www.elmeasure.com

Materials handling equipment from Mahindra Stiller Faridabad-based Mahindra Stiller Auto Trucks Ltd (MSATL for short) 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’. Besides standard products, MSATL also supplies custom-built equipment for very special applications. The 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

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largest custom-made Elevating Tables of 3 T having a platform size of 5 x 2.5 metres with a lift of 5 metres 8 T capacity for container is in operation at giant autostuffing. mobile manufacturing units MSATL also has it in like LML, Escorts, Yamaha its range battery operated Motors and so on. stackers for drum handling. Premier steel plants in India They feature fully hydraulic have also benefitted from clamping, lifting and tiltthe engineering prowess ing up to 180 degrees. The of MSATL. It has specially company also makes batdeveloped & supplied battery operated golf carts and tery operated Platform passenger vehicles for golf Trucks of 5 T capacity to courses, hotels, farmhouses handle cinder at Tata Steel and industry. Its customas well as Durgapur Steel ers for diesel-engine driven Plant. Yet another winsome pallet trucks are none other product from the stable of than the Indian Railways, MSATL has gone to PrintOrdnance Factories, Naval ers House in Faridabad. It Dockyards, L&T, Escorts, is the largest ever HydrauEicher, BHEL, HAL, NTPC, lic Elevating Platform of 10 SAIL, JCT, SAMTEL Group, T capacity along with batand Maruti. tery operated pallet truck of For more information Mahindra Stiller Auto Trucks Ltd, B-72, Sector 27A, Mathura Road, Faridabad Haryana -121 003 Phone: 0129-4048254 Email: info@mahindarstiller.com

Jay’s mezzanine floors Jay’s 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 offices, among other concepts. Installation of a mezzanine floor is the best way of optimising available space. They can

occupy the whole space or just the highest parts of the room. The mezzanine design must take into www.engrreview.com

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account the access-ways, work system, the product and handling methods so that such elements as stairs, handrails & loading and unloading zones can be planned. Platform & goods lifts can also be incorporated to facilitate the movement of goods from one level to another. The design & system of the UBe series is different from the SiG & PLiC series mezzanines. ‘Jay’ has developed this system in order to provide a faster delivery. This system uses the standard uprights & beams usually used for pallet racking or shelving systems. The UBe-Series mezzanines are also produced to provide the customers with the flexibility to completely dismantle

and re-install at different locations. However, these systems are usually different in construction than the ‘SiG’ & ‘PLiC’ series. Here the column grid size cannot be altered. These are medium to low cost solutions, and also have a highly aesthetic appeal. Mezzanine floors find applications in all industry segments including Retail, Offices, Storage, Warehousing, Production areas, etc. Besides Mezzanine Floors, Jay offers a wide spectrum of products which includes Lift Trucks, Dock Leveller, Scissors & Maintenance Platforms, Lifting Platforms, Drum Handling Equipment & Miscellaneous Special Equipment.

For more information Jay Equipment & Systems Pvt. Ltd. Plot No : 47, S.No. 66/1, Valiv Phata, Sativali Road, Vasai ( E). Dist. Thane – 401208 Tel : 0250-6454749 / 6586749 / 2481806. Email : sales@jayequipment.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

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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: The Phantom brings you the performance of a cutting edge CNC that is built on more than 40 years of experience in the motion control and cutting industries. This controller is designed for multiple axis cutting machines and features the latest advances in CNC technology on a proven platform engineered to increase productivity, reduce costs and enhance profitability. The software

provides flexibility, ease of operation and technologies that put Ador’s experience and expertise in your operator’s hands, resulting in extremely good cut quality and high productivity. The Phantom can operate any cutting machine and interface with virtually all plasma systems. Following are its standard features: Bright touch screen interface, Touch screen interactive display, Expandable shape library, True multi-tasking environment, Fast Dxt file conversion, Go to(Job interrupt), Quick plate alignment, and Monitor & track consumables. Advanced Plasma Process Control (Plasma Process Wizard) is available as optional extra. Ador offers cost-saving height control unit for simple plasma cutting applications. The KHC1 system provides all the essential functions that are needed for good cuts and optimum 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

HARTING offers customer-specific Industry 4.0 solutions at SPS The HARTING Technology Group will once again be showing its innovative products and solutions in Hall 10, Stand 140 at this year’s SPS IPC Drives trade fair to be held in Nurnberg

from 24 to 26 November 2015. HARTING will be presenting further HAII4YOU Factory developments, with the MICA and Infrastructure Box playing a special role. www.engrreview.com

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MICA will be given a special focus at SPS. HARTING will be offering HARTING IIC MICA (Integrated Industry Computer Modular Industry Computing Architecture), a modular platform comprising open hardware and software that can be quickly and economically adapted to many industrial application areas. This saves the customer time and money. The Technology Group will also be presenting its Infrastructure Box, which shows the development from a switch cabinet configuration with tophat-rail-based devices to a highly integrated device design. Customers will consequently be capable of flexible networking for

machines and systems in line with the Industry 4.0 concept in the future. HARTING will additionally be presenting the Embedded Transponder Base (ETB) at the SPS. In the Industry 4.0 environment, this is the interface to things that do not have their own IP address. This will consequently also allow goods and containers as well as tools or other carriers to be seen, recognised and controlled directly by higher level processes. Going beyond this identity, the ETB is able to run diverse binary sensors completely self-sufficiently and to convey their values through the wireless interface.

tanks, pumps, valves , spray cleaning devices, ,heat exchangers, piping & controls without the need to disassemble all or part of the system, significantly reduces cleaning costs and minimises the handling of chemicals to provide a safer environment for plant personnel.The CIP process involves asequence of cycles that includes an initial and final drain step, a pre-rinse and post-rinse step.the CIP process may include a sanitise cycle to reduce the levels of bacterial contaminants This cycle uses aqeous solutions of strong oxidants such as

hydrogen peroxide, ozone and chlorine containing compounds. The cotrols incorporated into CIP systems are critically important and provide a variety of cycle times, temperatures, composition of cleaning solutions. Fully automated PLC based CIP systems are offered to suit customer specifications.

For more information Industrial Equip Wash Inc. 8/B, Surat Singh Indl. Estate,S . V. Road, Jogeshwari(W), Mumbai - 400 102. Tel : (022) 2679 7941Fax: 2679 8066| Mobile: 9869231815 | E-mail : iewi@mtnl.net.in Website : www.iewi.net

Cable drag chain At the SPS trade fair, HARTING will show how the MICA (left) and Infrastructure Box can be used in the Industry 4.0 application area.

For more information HARTING India Pvt Ltd Abhishek Bimal Assistant Marketing Communications Manager 7th Floor (West Wing), Central Square II Unit No.B-19 Part, B 20&21, TVK Industrial Estate Guindy, Chennai - 600032 INDIA Tel : +91 44 43560415 Fax: +91 44 4356 0417 abhishek.bimal@HARTING.com Web : www.HARTING.in

CIP/SIP MODULES Clean-In-Place (CIP)/ Steam -In-Place (SIP) technology offers significant advantages to manufacturing facilities from efficient

cleaning of process equipment & piping at lower costs to improved product quality CIP Systems are fully integrated incorporating

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Kumbhojkar Plastic Moulders a trusted name in Engineering Plastics has developed product that is used in NC & CNC machines viz. Cable Drag Chain. The product is designed, developed and manufactured by us. Available in 5 sizes OPEN TYPE & 3 SIZES IN SLIDE FIT DESIGN (Design Regd. No.194396) the Cable Drag Chain is made from Modified Polyamide material. The individual links can be easily press fitted with hand as per the length requirement. The Chain is available with metal clamps. Enclosed electric cables, Pneumatic Hoses, Coolant

hoses, etc. move along with the drag chain that moves to & fro with the moving parts of the machine. This improves the life of the enclosed cables or hoses by avoiding direct stretching. Usually one end is fitted on the machine bed with end clamps and the other end www.engrreview.com

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is fitted to the moving part of the machine. Also we strongly recommend that in case the length of the Cable Drag chain is more

then you should use Cable Guides, so that the drag chain while returning to its position seats in between the guides.

For more information Kumbhojkar Plastic Moulders 129, Narayan Peth, Pune – 411 030 Ph.No. 24450055,Fax - 020-24480544 E-mail: mktg@kumbhojkarplastics.com

Sensors for T-slot cylinders MZT7, RZT7 Maximize What Matters The MZT7 magnetic cylinder sensor enables quick, precise and contactless sensing of the piston’s position in compact pneumatic cylinders. It is easy to mount, can be used in numerous applications and offers an outstanding price-performance ratio. The SICK MZT7 magnetic cylinder sensor with GMR technology reliably detects the piston position in pneumatic drives. The MZT7 can be mounted directly into all cylinders with standard T-slots. SICK also has an extensive range of adapters which enable the MZT7 to be used with other cylinder types. The MZT7 is characterized by its simple mounting principle: Insert the sensor into the slot and rotate the locking screw a quarter turn to fix it securely to the cylinder. The Sensor Design: For Almost Every Cylinder Profile The MZT7 magnetic cylinder sensor never loses its grip: when mounted

but also the time spent on documentation and maintenance. The sensor is also available as RZT7 with reed technology and a supply voltage of up to 230 V - an especially cost-effective solution. SICK is one of the world’s leading producers of sensors and sensor solutions for industrial applications. Founded in 1946 by Dr.-Ing. e. h. Erwin Sick, the company with

headquarters in Waldkirch im Breisgau near Freiburg ranks among the technological market leaders. With more than 50 subsidiaries and equity investments as well as numerous representative offices, SICK maintains a presence around the globe. In the 2014 fiscal year, SICK had about 7,000 employees worldwide and achieved Group sales of EUR 1,099.8 million.

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Safety light curtain directly in the T-slot, the universal housing design compensates for the various slot dimensions from the widest range of cylinder manufacturers. And for cylinders without a T-slot, such as round, tie-rod and profile cylinders, an extensive range of mounting adapter accessories are available. The Application Areas: Universal in Factory Automation Assembly & handling machines, packaging machines and electronics production: The MZT7 magnetic cylinder sensor is the ideal solution for a multitude of applications and the widest range of cylinder types. It is so versatile that you only need one sensor variant. The advantages not only include savings on warehouse space and costs,

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Sayali Electrosystems offers Datasensor make Safety Devices. The new SG2 series offers two models, SG2-B “Base” and SG2-E “Extended”,thus guaranteeing maximum compatibility as offering advanced functions for a Type 2 safety light curtain, such as EDM and Anti-Interference (SG2-E). Models with controlled heights ranging from 150 to 1800 mm are available, all with an operating distance reaching 19 m. The response times ranging from 8 to 24 msec result to be amongst the lowest on the market, consenting the installation of the product nearer to the dangerous area. As well as offering the base functions present in the SG2-B model, the SG2-E series integrates advanced functions for a Type 2 device such as manual/automatic Restart, EDM function, Anti-interference system (obtained

thanks to the reduction to 9 m of the maximum operating distance). All selectable functions. Main Features: Integrated light curtain for HAND PROTECTION,Maximum operating distance reaching 19 m,Controlled heights ranging from 150 to 1800 mm The new profile and rotating fixing brackets ease installation and the alignment of the emitting and receiving units, even at long distances and in applications with deviating mirrors. The SG2 series represents the ideal solution for all the typical applications of a Type 2 safety light curtain. www.engrreview.com

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For more information SAYALI ELECTROSYSTEMS Mktg off:3,chintamani Hsg.complex, Babanrao Kulkarni Marg, Mulund (E), Mumbai-400081 TEL.NO.(022)21637189/6577226 Telefax No:022-21637189 Email:mktg1@sayalielectrosystems.com

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For more information M/s.SUBTRONICS (INDIA) PVT. LTD. 147, Kaliandas Udyog Bhavan, Near Century Bazar, Prabhadevi, Mumbai – 400 025. India. Tel: +91 (022) 2422 4461 / 2430 3047 (Telefax) Email: service@subtronicsindia.com Web: www.subtronicsindia.com

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SUBTRONICS (INDIA) PVT. LTD. an ISO 9001 certified company,introduces its latest upgrade of Industrial Gas Monitorsin it’s most advanced form ever - The ‘Plus Series’ a re-defined and re-engineered unit with latest elegant design, new features and robust state of the art gas detection technology available today. This,Indian Patent Office registered design has faster signal processing, higher accuracy and wider coverage area and can detect a range of more than 300 gases.With its dual operating voltage (230/110VAC),it imbibes latest surface mounting technology that enables reduction in current consumption thus saving power and energy.Controller reads atmospheric www.engrreview.com

variations using its“Three Status” – registered technology,soundingalerts only at high levels of potentially toxic or hazardous gas, fumes, vapor in L.E.L or T.L.V ranges and implements special dedicated false alarm proof system ensuring highest reliability. Prominent features include Three Status technology, 100% compatible to your existing system, PLC, DCS, SCADA or any annunciator panel, flexible mounting options and is shipped in specially designed ‘Kit–Form’ with simple ready to use templates and illustrated manual for an easy and quick operation. Subtronics has been manufacturing safety devices for over 40 years with over 4500 clients and

These Welding carriage are used for Automatic Welding of Fillet, Butt, Joints in different Welding Position. GMAW/FCAW process is normally used along with these kind of carriage. These carriage uses permanent magnet to hold on to the Job and can be used in

different Welding position depending on the Tractor Force of the magnet used. Either guide wheel or the track are used to move the trolley along the Weld Seam. Weaving & Weaving pattern are available on some model to realize the required Weld Beads.

WARPP ENGINEERS PVT LTD B-1005, Western edge-II, Near Metro Cash & Carry, Western Express Highway, Borvali (E), Mumbai-400066 Tel : 8080808737, 28542272/73/74, E-mail: sales@warpp.co.in, salessupport@warpp.co.in, Website- www.warpp.co.in ENGINEERING REVIEW | NOVEMBER 2015 | 177

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Avians : High speed doors Matching performance to speed & in controlled environment

In the present situations where the business experts are always interested to cut costs in running their facilities, High-speed doors make it possible by improving energy efficiency and controlling the flow of traffic at a temperature-controlled plant. These doors due to its high speed reduce the amount of energy required to operate the door, resulting in substantial savings and maintain the ambient environment with increased productivity, thus leading to higher profits. Avians High speed doors contribute towards a fluid workflow. Fully customized, these doors are available in various types viz Standard Roll Up type, Fold Up type, Modular type with separate sections for easy repair and installation, Anti Crash type which stay harmless in case of any impact and Clean room type to improve Hygiene and sealing. They are made of high tear tensile strength and European PVC material available in various RAL colors. In order to provide visibility & seen through facility, Avians doors can be provided with fully transparent clear curtain or as

a transparent vision section as well. The operating speeds of these doors range from 1 m/sec to 2 m/sec with an operating cycle of 300 - 500 cycles per day, as per the application. In fact the speed of these doors can easily be altered to suit your specific need by the use of Variable Frequency Drive (VFD). It helps in maintaining the speed of the door and also facilitates noiseless operation of the door. Another operational advantage of our doors is the bottom safety edge sensors with auto-opening feature to avoid sudden, accidental closure of doors, when someone is passing through. Avians doors come with various advanced safety and operative accessories & sensors such as Radar, Loop Detector, pull cord, photocell, remote control etc. These accessories enable smooth and safe working of the door. In addition, the high-speed doors that Avians manufactures are light weight, maintenance-friendly, resulting in minimal fuss and service costs. Besides restricting entry and exit, our CE certified high-speed doors are a key

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feature in the daily operation of most industrial areas. With vast application in various sectors such as food, pharma, packaging, chemical, clean rooms, engineering, automobile industries etc, they can be installed to a variety of situation to isolate men or machinery during operation, maintain internal hygienic condition, restrict movement on the factory floor and protect against dust, water and air contamination. An ISO 9001: 2008 certified manufacturer, Avians doors are constructed with sturdy parts and materials, and outputted with

excellent craftsmanship. Every door that is manufactured is quality checked at various steps of the production process to meet the most stringent, industrial and international quality standards.

For more information Avians Innovations Technology Pvt Ltd Regd. Off.: 615/25, Pradhikaran, Nigdi, Pune - 411044 Corp. Off. & Plant: Gat No. 60-61, Dehu Moshi Road, Chikhali, Pune – 412114 Board Line: +91 20 71 400 555 (100 Lines) Fax No. : +91 20 71 400 654 Email Id: sales@avians.co.in Website: www.avians.co.in

PORTABLE LCD Digital Microscope : Magnification : 1000x

he 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 www.engrreview.com

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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: 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)

Calibration Certificate Traceable to NPL-DELHI Specifications: Measuring Range

0.65 mm – 400mm (upto 500mm) (in steel)

Sound Velocity

1000~9999 m/s

Resolution

0.01mm/0.1mm or 0.001/0.01” selectable

Units

mm/inch (selectable)

Memory

Upto 2000 Groups (up to 99 Values for each file)

Accuracy

± ( 0.5%Thickness+0.04 ) mm

SPECIAL NOTE : SOFTWARE for Measuring Distance, Area, Angles & radius . Suitable for Industrial Surface Inspection etc

Alarm

preset upper and lower limit

Work voltage

3V( 2 AA alkaline batteries)

Work mode

Single point and scan

Supply : Portable Microscope, Stand, Adapter, USB/AV Cables, Software CD (inside Manual), Clean Fabric cloth in Box .

Interface port

USB

Dimensions

136 x 72 x 20mm

Weight

177 g

Display

3.5 digit LCD with EL backlight

Continuous working

280 hours (with EL backlight off)

For more information India Tools & Instruments Co. – BOMBAY - INDIA Tel: 23428862 / 9819345050 E-mail: ojus_itico@hotmail.com web:www.indiatool.net

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ITI-1600 high-precision digital ultrasonic thickness gauge (NEW) Ultrasonic Thickness Gauges are designed to improve safety and ensure reliability of material subject to corrosion or erosion. Corrosion gauges with their dual-element transducers are the primary inspection tool used to measure the remaining walls of components such as pipelines, pressure vessels, storage tanks, and numerous other applications..

Precision gauges use single-element transducers to provide the thinnest range and highest degree of accuracy possible. Common applications include metals and a variety of non-metals (i.e. glass, ceramic, plastic, etc.). Standard Delivery: Main Unit,, TWO test Probes, Data Cable, Software, Coupling oil, Battery, Operation Manual, Carrying case. &

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Transducer BTL with real-time Ethernet interfaces

he new transducers in rod and profile housings with an Ethernet interface from Balluff offer multiple advantages for machine manufacturers and operators with respect to startup and machine output. The standardized communication protocols and automatic address assignment simplify integration of the transducer into the controller and the plant network. Because of this, a complex programming process is no longer necessary. This leads to a shortened machine startup time, low implementation costs and reduces fault sources simultaneously. The 4 diagnostic LEDs on the sensor head can check both the sensor status and the status of the Ethernet connection. This supports easy maintenance and quick service. The transducer is ideally suited for use in advanced applications (those involving controlled axes, for example) due to synchronous, extremely fast and secure real-time data transmission and the precise, highly dynamic position measurement with 1 μm resolution. This advantage contributes to a higher machine output and improved production quality. The transducers of the BTL7 series can detect and process up to 16 position encoders. Two values can be output for each position encoder: the position and the speed. Because of this, a single measurement can yield up to 32 measured values. Selectable real-time Ethernet interfaces include Profinet IRT, EtherCAT and Varan. The product portfolio includes a total of four designs: the classic rod housing for installation in the cylinder and three profile versions for flexible mounting on a machine. The profiles are divided into a square 36x36 mm design, an extremely flat profile with an overall height of 21 mm and a round profile 30 mm in diameter. The transducers with real-time Ethernet interfaces can be used in any setting in which high control dynamics and accuracy are required. This includes areas of material processing, the plastics industry, reshaping technology and the food industry.

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 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 user-friendly. 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

For more information Web: www.balluff.co.in

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New ways to interconnect the PROFI-world Markus Bladh, Product Manager, Gateways

utomation engineers frequently need to bridge the gap between different protocols and networks used in a plant, but they also need to enable communication between equipment within the same network family. For example, in the PROFINET and PROFIBUS-world, there are many devices and sub-systems that cannot necessarily communicate with each other. It may be necessary to connect different physical formats such as copper and fiber optics or couple/de-couple I/O data between two controlling networks. With their recently upgraded Anybus X-gateways, HMS Industrial Networks can offer ways to get heterogeneous PROFI-equipment connected.

1. Coupling a PROFINET IRT machine with a controlling PLC Many factories need to couple or de-couple I/O data between two controlling PROFINET IRT networks – for example between two segments in a factory. The Anybus X-gateway can act as a PROFINET/PROFINET coupler enabling fast transfer of I/O data. The PROFINET interface works as an I/O-Device on thePROFINET I/O or IRT network.

2. Coupling PROFIBUS networks Coupling or de-coupling of I/O data between two controlling PROFIBUS networks are other common tasks for the Anybus X-gateway. This functionality is often called DP/DP coupling. The two PROFIBUS networks become galvanically and logically isolated from each other.

3. Coupling PROFINET I/O networks It is also possible to couple or de-couple I/O data between two controlling PROFINET I/O networks. A well-known name for this functionality is PN/PN coupling.

Anybus X-gateway “According to our latest market research, PROFINET and PROFIBUS are two of the most dominant networks on the global market today,” says Markus Bladh, Product Manager for gateways at HMS Industrial Networks. “So naturally, we get a lot of requests for connectivity to the PROFI-world, but we also get requests for connectivity within these networks. Although our Anybus gateways are mostly known for interconnecting all types of networks, it is really interesting to see the attention Anybus X-gateways get as a cost-efficient way to connect different physical formats and standards within the PROFI-world. This enables system integrators and factory owners to connect otherwise incompatible devices and systems.”

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4. Connecting a fiber optic network to a copper network PROFINET FO is especially popular in the German automotive industry. However, many machines and systems do not come with fiber optic connectivity. Anybus X-gateway can act as a coupler between the two network versions, enabling them to communicate.

5. Migration PROFINET

from

PROFIBUS

Many factories have well-functioning PROFIBUS networks, either as their main factory network or as subsystems within the factory. However, there is often a need to install devices or systems which run PROFINET. With an Anybus X-gateway, this switch is easily done. The X-gateway acts as translator between the two networks and can be installed within minutes – a very fast way to migrate from fieldbus to industrial Ethernet. End

users will be able to reuse and connect well-working existing equipment to new high-performing automation systems. “We see both fieldbuses and industrial Ethernet networks increasing at the moment,” says Markus Bladh. “Trends such as the Industrial Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 require more and more industrial machines to become networked and this also requires more connectivity within the different network worlds. With the Anybus X-gateway product range, HMS offers an easy and cost-effective way to get connectivity between different devices and networks within the PROFI-world.”

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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Portable solution for industrial stack emissions

ir quality monitoring is carried out to assess the extent of pollution, ensure compliance with national legislation and evaluate control options. For this, various Air Pollution Control and Monitoring Technologies with different methods of measurement are available in the market. But most of the industries find it difficult to make decisions in choosing the most suitable technologies for the Pollution Control systems, especially due to absence of comparative assessments, design deficiency of equipment or system or both, expert’s opinion and lack of knowledge on best technology. To bridge this gap between technology and design, Testo offers two unique instruments testo 340 & testo 350 with high performance and accuracy for Air Pollution Monitoring. Testo India Pvt. Ltd., a 100% subsidiary of Testo AG, a world leader in design, development and manufacturing of portable test and measuring instruments. Backed by more than 55 years of measurement engineering experience, our mission is to provide the best quality, service and value in the industry. In addition, Testo is recognized as the leading worldwide manufacturer of portable combustion efficiency analyzers. Testo has also become a major supplier for HVAC industries, refrigeration, airflow and environmental monitoring instruments for markets as diverse as chemical, food and beverages, pharmaceutical and biotech. Testo is committed to provide prompt and efficient service, and for this purpose, there is a service and calibration laboratory set up at its headquarters in Pune. The New testo 340 Emission Analyser is a single solution for a range of applications. From burner tuning, to optimizing combustion process in boilers and furnaces, from diesel engine exhaust analysis, to NOx monitoring in gas turbines, from flue gas analysis in incinerators, to measuring emissions in gas engines, you name it and the testo 340 can handle it. It’s a powerful instrument, yet surprisingly comes in a relatively smaller footprint. It is equipped with a maximum of 4 gas sensors, and one can select gases based on one’s needs, and applications. You can choose from O2, CO, NO, NO2, SO2, NO low and CO low. A wide range of modular probes can be fitted, with varying lengths of 335 to 700 mm. one can also use the heavy duty industrial probe, where lengths of up to 3 meters are possible. These probes are made of different materials depending on the stack temperatures. Inconel is used for temperatures upto 1200 deg C, and Aluminium Oxide is used for temperatures upto 1800 deg C. For sample extraction, a heavy duty pump provides a constant flow within a stack gas pressure ranging from -200 to +50 mbar. In case of gas concentration going over range, a built in dilution will extend the range of all sensors by 5 times. A built-in condensate trap prevents moisture from entering the sensors, and the instrument warns if the condensate trap is full, and needs to be emptied. Parameters like efficiency, air ratio, flue gas loss are calculated and displayed. The analyser comes with a powerful internal diagnostic feature. One can know the sensor status, last calibration

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done, pump flow, battery level and life, serial no, instrument version etc, at a press of a button. A user friendly “easy emission” software helps with the analysis, and for generation of reports, in graphical and tabulated formats. For NOx measurement either real NOx can be measured using 2 sensors for NO & NOx , or NO2 can be calculated from NO, and then NOx is derived. It has a comprehensive memory, where 200 logs can be stored per site, and 10 such sites per folder, while a total of 100 folders can be stored. Upto a maximum of 10 user defined fuels, including test gas as a fuel, are preset in the instrument. The long life battery lasts between 3 to 4 years, depending on usage. While the analyzer carries a warranty of 2 years, the O2 sensor has a 1.5 year warranty, and all other toxic sensors carry a 1 year warranty. Emission Analyser - testo 350, carefully designed and crafted, keeping in mind the needs of the user, this unique instrument is matchless in performance, and engineered to perfection. With the testo 350, up to 6 gases can be analyzed at the same time – the user can choose between the following sensors: O2, CO, CO2, NO, NO2, SO2, HC, H2S. The sensors are easily replaceable by the user in the field, within minutes, with not even using any tools. The feature packed analyzer also calculates the standard parameters like flue gas loss, excess air ratio, boiler efficiency. By connecting additional probes, the unit measures velocity, differential pressure, and temperature. With its easy on-site calibration program, which can be also done from the user, there is simply no downtime. Testo 350 is the ideal solution for Flue Gas Analysis. The testo 350 can be equipped with a wide range of sampling probes. Special hoses of up to 5 mtrs length are also available for most accurate NO2/SO2 measurements. The analyser has a built-in peltier cooled gas preparation unit, with a peristaltic hose pump for automatic condensate removal, for avoiding any kind of condensation and for highly accurate measuring results. Higher concentrations are no problem due to an optional dillution system, which provides a measurement range extension for all sensors. Testo 350 is a truly multifunction instrument in every sense, and offers lots of versatility. It can store upto 250,000 measurements for longerterm measuring programs, has facility for RS 232, and testo data bus connection, comes with a rechargeable NiMH battery pack. All these features are provided in a very compact size and a weight of just 5 Kgs. All with Testo’s standard 2 years warranty. The testo 350 Emission Analyser is easy to use, accurate, reliable, and dependable. If precise measurement of flue gas parameters is indispensable in the combustion process, then there is only one indispensable solution – the TESTO 350.

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INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS LISTING OF THE MONTH

A Actuator Line Agitators Air Bundles Air Cylinders Air Dump / Release Air Line Equipments Air Preheater Air Preparation Equipment Airflow Meters Allied Equipment Aluminum Cutting Oil Analog & Digital Panel Meters Analytical Instruments Angle Pattern Needle Valve Anode Baskets Arc Validator Arc Welding & Cutting ArcFeed Articulated Robots Auto Changeover Systems Automatic Conveyors Accessories Automation Products B Backfill Compound Ball Bearing Units Bare Shaft Pump Basic Meters Battery Operated Vehicals Bayonet Heaters Beta Welding Helmet Brake Motors Building Energy Management System

49 149 149 19 51 19 149 19 29 149 59 71 Back Page 151 149 190 141 190 99 151 99 95 157 175 85 83 147 149 190 91 83

C Cable Carrier Assembly 179 Cable Carrier Systems 179 Cable Glands 16, 17, 135 Cable Jointing Kits 139 Cable Ties 107 Cables 16, 17, 20 Calipers 23 CAM Software 33 CAM Switches 71 Carbon Steel Flanges 179 Cargo Lifting Slings 158 Centrifugal Monoblock Pump 85 Ceramic Cappilaries 3 Ceramic Insulators 3 Ceramic Pyrometry Tubes 3 Ceramic Solid Rods 3 Chain & Wire Rope Lube 59 Chemical Mixer 149 Chemical Process Equipments & Components 149 Circular & Jib Cranes 37 Clamp Meters 29, 71 Closed Trunking 21 CNC Customized Cutting Machine 61 CNC Flame Cutting Machine 61 CNC Lathe False Cover, Inside Back Cover CNC Machine Inside Back Cover CNC Machining Center False Cover, Inside Back Cover CNC Milling Machine Inside Back Cover CNC Plasma Cutting Machine 61 CNC Turning Center Inside Back Cover CNC Vertical Machining Center Inside Back Cover Column Internals 149 Columns & Tower 149 MultiMeters 29 Compressed Air Pipeline Network System 169 Compression Fittings 151 Condenser 149 Conductors 139

Conduits 16, 17 Consumables 95 Control Gears 139 Control Products 83 Controllers 71, 85, 103, Back Page Coolant Concentrates 137 Corrugated Tube Heat Exchanger 57 Counters 11 Current Transformers 71 Cutting Oils 59, 137 Cutting Tools 23, 163, 165 Cylinder Home Position Control 51 Cylinder Manifold Systems 151 Cylinder Manifold with Delivery Staions 151 D DC Energy Meter Dead Weight Pressure Tester Deceleration Products Die-Casting Applications Digital Multimeters Digital Sound Level Meters Directional Control Valves Dock Leveller Drag Chain Systems Drainage Pump Drive Systems for Mining Industry Drives & Control Systems Drum Lifter Dual Source Energy Meter Duplex helical coils E Earth Resistance Tester Earth Pit Earthing Electrodes Earthing Rods EatherCAT Solutions Electric Actuators Electric Chain Hoist Electric Hoists Electric Motors Electrical CAD Software Elevator Drive Emission Analysers Encoders End Suction Pump Energy Chains Energy Management System Engineering Softwares Environment Monitoring Equipments EOT & HOT Cranes Ethernet Switches Evacuation & Gas Filling Unit Evaporation Boats Exotic Metal Fasteners Explosion Proof F Fall Protection Equipments Falling Film Evaporator Fans & Appliances Feed Leg Slide Gates Finnishing & Deburring Fire Pumpsets Fire Rolling Doors Fittings and Tubing Flashback Arrestor Flexible Cables Flexible Coolant Pipes Floor Cranes Fluid Distribution Systems Folding Doors Forged Rounds

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Forklift Trucks Foundry Applications Furnace Parts G Gas Filling & Transfer Device Gas Metal Arc Welding Machine Gas Phase Filtration Systems Gas Regulators Gas Saver & Safety Switch Gas Springs Gas Stop Valve Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Machine Gauge Comparator Gauges By Attributes Gauging Benches & Machines Gear Boxes Geared Motors Goliath & Grabbing Cranes Grab Buckets Gravity Rollers Greases Grinding Machines GT 4000 Carbon Arc Gouging Electrode Holder

147 141 149 151 123 175 151 151 185 151 123 151 39, 41 39, 41 91 109 37 37 179 59 4 190

H Hand Chain Hoist 97 Hand Held Gauges 39, 41 Hand Tools 23 Hard Water Cutting Oil 59 Head Protection Equipments 158 Heat Exchanger 149 Heating & Cooling Coils 149 High Precision Drives 43 High Pressure Compression Springs 31 High Pressure Hoses 151 High Profile Power Analyzers 83 High Speed Doors 79 High Speed Presses “H” Type 93 High Voltage Insulating Matt 181 High-precision Digital Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge 163, 165 HMC Machine Inside Back Cover HMIs 9, 11 Horizontal split case pump 85 Hot Forging Lubricants 59 Hot Water System 57 Humidity & Moisture Meters 29 Hydraulic Elevating Table 147 Hydraulic Equipment 19 Hydraulic Industrial Lifts 147 Hydraulic Pipes 179 Hydraulic Press 171 I I/O’s & Converters Impeller Indexers Industrial Computers & Software Industrial Connectors Industrial Fastners Industrial Filters Industrial Forgings Industrial Metrology Solutions Industrial PC Industrial Plugs Industrial Sensors Industrial Shock Absorbers Indutrial Sockets Instrumentation Equipment Instrumentation Fittings Instrumentation Valves Insulated Fire Rolling Doors Insulation Testers Ionizers

71 149 False Cover 39, 41 81 149, 179 19 179 69 35 104, 105 87 185 104, 105 19 89 89 10 71 19

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Isolators

J Jigs & Fixtures

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K KempGougeâ&#x201E;˘ ARC 800 Kemppi DataGun Knobs

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L Leak Tests & Functional Checks Light Meters Lighting Systems Lightning Arrestor Linear Line Linear Slides Load Manager Load-Holding Valves Lockable Gas Springs Logic Controllers Logistics Services Logout Tagout Products Lubricated Piston Compressors Lubricated Screw Compressors

39, 41 29 139 157 49 125 83 51 185 Gatefold 15 153 73 73

M Machine Automation Controller Machine Tool Applications Machine Tool Tending Machine Tools Probe Systems Material Handling Equipments Metal Cleaner Metalworking Lubricants MIG/MAG welding Mild Steel Flanges Mini Compression Springs Mirometers MMA welding Modular Switches Monitoring Relays Motion Control Solutions Motor Analyzer Motorized Rolling Shutters Multi Channel Load Manager Multifunction Meters

9 39, 41 141 69 13, 141 59 137 190 179 31 23 190 139 Gatefold 35 65 79 83 71

N NC/CNC Front Cylinder Press Brake NC/CNC Shear Needle Valve Nickel Collecting Channel Non Destructive Testing (NDT) By Eddy Current Non Return Valve Non-Destructive Testers Nylocking Rngs O Oil Free Piston Compressors Oil Free Screw Compressors Orbital Machine Overlay Nozzle Oxy-Fuel CNC Cutting Machines P Packaged Air Cooler Pallet Trolley Pallet Trucks Paperless Recorders Pendant Control Station PFC Capacitors Pipe Fittings Pipes & Pipe Fittings Plasma CNC Cutting Machines

93 93 151 149 39, 41 151 163, 165 179 73 73 123 149 95 77 147 147 71 179 117 179 149, 179 95

Plasma Cutting Machine Plastic Chains Plastic Standpoles Plastick Tool Pockets Plate Heat Echanger PLCs Plug Screw Conveyor Pneumatic Accessories Polymer Bearings Portable Digital METAL Hardness Tester Power Backup Solutions Power Loggers Power Quality Power Supply Power Tools PowerDuos Precision Measuring Instruments Precision Turned Parts Prepaid Meters Pressure Switches & Sensors Process Consulting Process Gas Equipment Project Engineering Solutions Protector Relays Proximity Sensors Pumps & Accessories

123 179 179 179 57, 75 11 149 19 125 163, 165 67 53 53, 71 71 23 83 163, 165 135 83 19 Inside Front Cover 19 95 71 9, 11 Back Page

R Ratchet Lashings Ratchet Lever Hoist Reactor Rear Cylinder Hydraulic Press Brake Remote PLC Resistance Welding Solutions Retaining Rings Robot Retrofit Rodless Cylinders Rooftop Mounted Systems Rope Grab & Rescue Equipments Rotaries Rotary Actuators and Grippers Rotary Encoders Rust Cleaner Rust Converter

158 97 149 93 Gatefold 27 38 141 185 Inside Front Cover 158 False Cover 19 11 59 59

S Safety Controllers Safety Devices Safety Footware Safety Valve Scope Meters Scraped Surface Heat Echanger Seal Pot Sectional Overhead Doors Semi Synthetic Cutting Oil Servo Motor Sheet Metal Handling Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger Shielded Metal Arc Welding Machine Shunts Single & Dual Axis Tracker Slide bars Sliding Doors Smooth Tube Heat Exchanger Socket Caps Soft Start Lockout-Tagout Solar Lantern & Chargers Solar Water Pumping Systems Sound Meters Water Quality Testers Special Metal Lining on Tanks Special Metal Machined Components Speed Reducers Split Core CTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SS Pipes

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SS Plates Stackers Stainless Steel Flanges Standard Gauging Components Steel Mill Duty & Explosion Proof Cranes Storage Tank Submerged Arc Welding Machine Submersible Motor Submersible Pump Switchgears

155 147 179 39, 41 37 149 123 85 85 7, 139

T Tachometers 29 Tantalum Crucible for Diamond Polishing Tantalum Nuts, Studs Tantalum Repair Kits Tantalum Washers, Screws Tapping Fluid Telescopic Line Temperature Control Equipment Tension Springs Thermal Cameras Thermal Imagers Thermal Spray Coatings Thermometers Thermotip Thermowell Three Phase Energy Loggers TIG welding Timers Titanium Immersion Heater Titanium lined or clad tank Tow Trucks Transducers Transport units

149 149 149 149 59 49 19 185 29 53 113 29 149 149 53 190 11, Gatefold 149 149 147 71 190

V Vaccum Equipment Vaccum Pumps Vapor Duct Ventuary Vertical in line pump Vertical Multistage pump VFD Vibration Meters Vibration Testers Video Inspection Cameras Vision System VMC Machine W Warehousing Equipments Water & Wastewater Treatment Solutions Water Soluble Cutting Oil Weir Plate & Chick Plate Welding Automation Welding Equipments Welding Inverters Winches Wire Rope Hoist Wires Wiring Accessories Wiring Management Solutions Work Holding

19 151 149 149 85 85 9 53 53 29 9 Inside Back Cover

13 Back Page 59 149 123, 190 95 143 37 97 139 107 107 23

Z Zirconium cerpentine coil

149

3 Way Ball Valve

151

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141

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143

ELMEASURE INDIA PRIVATE LTD.

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ENGITECH EXPO - 2016

146

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117

ERWIN JUNKER MASCHINENFABRIK GMBH

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153

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BOGE INDIA

BOSCH REXROTH INDIA LTD. BRY-AIR (ASIA) PVT. LTD.

FLIR SYSTEMS INDIA PVT. LTD.

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175

G GALAXY EARTHING ELECTRODES (P) LTD.

C CNC SOFTWARE, INC.

COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION

CUSTOM SENSORS & TECHNOLOGIES

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D 171

101

GEISSEL INDIA PVT. LTD.

135

GIANTLOK INDIA PVT. LTD.

107

H FALSE COVER

HARTING (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

HAVELLS INDIA LTD.

HRS PROCESS SYSTEMS LTD.

INSTAMOD AIRPIPE PVT. LTD.

169

IPTEX 2016

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J JAY STEEL CORPORATION

155

JYOTI CERAMIC INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.

JYOTI CNC AUTOMATION LTD.

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KAWA PRESS SYSTEMS PVT. LTD.

KEMPPI INDIA PVT. LTD.

190

KNOWELL INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD.

175

KOYO ELECTRONICS INDIA PVT. LTD.

KUEBLER AUTOMATION INDIA PVT. LTD.

103

KUMBHOJKAR PLASTIC MOULDERS

179

KUSAM ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES LTD.

119, 121

LAKSHMI RING TRAVELLERS (COIMBATORE) LTD.

LAPP INDIA PVT. LTD.

16-17

LEE SPRING COMPANY INDIA PVT. LTD.

LEGRIS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

LUBI INDUSTRIES LLP

110 I

EDDYCRANES ENGINEERS PVT. LTD.

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HAAS AUTOMATION INDIA PVT. LTD.

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COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

IGUS (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

125 163, 165 92

EFFICA AUTOMATION LIMITED

INDIA TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS CO.

ELECRAMA - 2016

INORBIT TOURS PVT. LTD.

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M MACHAUTO EXPO - 2016

145

ADVERTISERS INDEX COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

COMPANY NAME

MAHINDRA STILLER AUTO TRUCKS LTD.

147

RED LION CONTROLS INC.

173

MAINI MATERIALS MOVEMENT PVT. LTD.

RENISHAW METROLOGY SYSTEMS LTD.

MARPOSS INDIA PVT. LTD.

39, 41

RISHABH INSTRUMENTS

RITTAL INDIA EPLAN DIVISION

INSIDE FRONT COVER & 1

RMG POLYVINYL INDIA LTD.

181

MECHELONIC ENGINEERS PVT. LTD.

MECO INSTRUMENTS PRIVATE LTD.

133

ROLLON INDIA PVT. LTD. - INDIA

MECO METERS PRIVATE LTD.

127

ROSS CONTROLS INDIA PVT. LTD.

RR KABEL LIMITED

MGM-VARVEL POWER TRANSMISSION PVT LTD MICROSCAN MTEKPRO TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.

104-105

91 INSERT 65, 67

SYMPHONY LIMITED

TEJ INDUSTRIES

179

TESTO INDIA PVT. LTD.

115

TINITA ENGINEERING PVT. LTD.

149

TRANTER INDIA PVT. LTD.

S UVIRAJ GROUP INDIA SAFEXPRESS PVT. LTD.

SANJAY TOOLS & ADHESIVES

137

158

SEE LUBE TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.

SF EXPO CHINA - 2016

WARPP ENGINEERS PVT. LTD.

123

WIN INDIA 2015

O OBO BETTERMANN INDIA PVT. LTD.

OMRON AUTOMATION PVT. LTD.

P PAARTH VALVES PVT. LTD.

151

PANAM ENGINEERS LTD.

PC|SCHEMATIC

131

PRC SUPPLIES PVT. LTD.

PRIMA EQUIPMENT

111

R RAVIN INFRAPROJECT PVT. LTD.

SWASTIK ROLLING SHUTTERS & MFG. WORKS

N NORD DRIVESYSTEMS PVT. LTD.

PG. NO.

MAXON PRECISION MOTOR INDIA PVT. LTD.

MENNEKES ELECTRIC INDIA PVT. LTD.

COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

INSIDE FRONT COVER

SHREE NM ELECTRICALS LTD.

139

SICK INDIA

SKILL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE - 2015

129

YASKAWA INDIA PVT. LTD.

SMALLEY STEEL RING COMPANY

SMC PNEUMATICS (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

SPRAYMET SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.

113

SPS AUTOMATION - 2016

154

SUMI CYCLO DRIVE INDIA PVT. LTD.

109

SVUM - 2016

150

ENGINEERING REVIEW |

XYLEM INDIA

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