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BOGE Compressors among 1000 companies that inspire Europe BOGE Compressors inspires Europe. This was established by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) based in Great Britain. They included BOGE on their list of ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Europe 2018’. BOGE is therefore one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing companies in Europe – demonstrating the varied and promising potential of the future EU economy, according to the LSEG. With revolutionary ideas and unique concepts for compressed air systems, BOGE is continuously furthering innovation. The LSEG published its report ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Europe 2018’ in Brussels, together with the vice president of the European Commission Jyrki Katainen. Inclusion on the
list shows once again that BOGE Compressors is on the right course for the future with an innovation-driven company culture. BOGE has already received numerous prizes, including the renowned ‘Diamond Star’ prize from the German business
magazine ‘Handelsblatt’ in 2017, for its groundbreaking high-speed turbo compressor and the unusual continuous improvement programme service concept. In its report, the GB-based stock market and financial information company LSEG
identified small and medium companies (SMEs) with an exceptional annual growth rate. They therefore contribute to the transformation of the European economy, create jobs, and give a young generation of Europeans a future in times of high youth unemployment. For its report, the LSEG looks at European SMEs using central financial performance figures. They compare all companies under consideration in a country with one another, based on their average annual growth rate. Any company that particularly stands out is included on the list – such as BOGE, the inspiring compressed air specialist based in Bielefeld.
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Digitalisation sets tone at EuroBLECH 2018 The 25th International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition, EuroBLECH 2018, ended last week after four successful show days. A total of 56,301 visitors from around the world came to Hanover to get an overview of the latest innovations and digital technologies for sheet metal working and to invest in new manufacturing machinery. A total of 1,507 companies from 40 countries exhibited at this year’s show. “There was a great atmosphere at the show, with an excellent mood on the exhibitor side as well as the visitor side. Many exhibitors presented themselves this year with even more impressive stands. They showcased an enormous variety of new machinery and innovative solutions, and many of these were, once again, demon-
strated live at the exhibition stands”, says Evelyn Warwick, EuroBLECH Exhibition Director, on behalf of the organisers Mack Brooks Exhibitions. “There was a noticeable technological advancement within the last two years. Many exhibitors demonstrated how well the industry is prepared for digitalisation and how these new technologies can be
used within a manufacturing environment”, continues Evelyn Warwick.“We are very pleased with the positive results of EuroBLECH 2018, which, compared to the previous exhibition, attracted a consistently high visitor number across the four show days from Tuesday to Friday. Therefore, EuroBLECH 2018 ends with a record floor space of 89,875
net square metres and a sustainable visitor figure, which of course is also due to the booming industry. Many exhibitors reported positive sales figures”, concludes Evelyn Warwick. A total of 58% of exhibitors came from outside Germany at this year’s show. This represents a further increase in international attendance by 4%. The preliminary results of the exhibition survey show that 37% of visitors came to EuroBLECH from outside Germany, resulting once again in good international visitor attendance. Major visitor countries, next to Germany, included Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, India, Great Britain, Poland, Austria and Belgium. For more information www.euroblech.com
Amada Miyachi Europe offers robot dispensing systems Amada Miyachi Europe has announced that it offers a range of robot dispensing system options that can be fully customized for use in the automotive, electronics and solar cells, information technology and multimedia, medical, aerospace, and defence industries. Amada Miyachi Europe combines its standard desktop XYZ fluid dispensing systems with high precision, user-friendly JANOME Industrial Equipment desktop robots that can
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dramatically boost productivity. To meet the demands of accuracy, speed, flexibility
and cost-efficiency, Amada Miyachi Europe offers a complete line of products and solutions that can process
materials with a viscosity of 1 millipascal-second (mPa·s) (water) to 500.000mPas correctly and accurately. Available options include single component positive displacement dispensing, single component time/pressure dispensing, two component dispensing, and jet dispensing. Combining JANOME Industrial Equipment robots with Amada Miyachi Europe dispensing products, Amada Miyachi Europe provides
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customized application-specific solutions for solder paste dispensing, as well as adhesive dispensing for speakers and lamps, gluing, dispensing silicone for gas-
keting, spraying lubrication material, and many more. The high precision, user-friendly, JANOME desktop robots provide companies with a solid platform to im-
plement multiple dispensing solutions for manufacturing. Dialog-based operating software makes programming easy. The robot easily performs 3-dimensional linear
and arc interpolations with positional repeatability of +0.01mm. For more information www.amadamiyachieurope. com
HANNOVER MESSE 2019: Industry 4.0 meets AI HANNOVER MESSE is driving forward the digital transformation of the production and energy industries. Every year marks the next step into the future. For 2019, the guiding theme is “Integrated Industry – Industrial Intelligence”, which spotlights digital networking between humans and machines in the age of artificial intelligence. “Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize the production and energy industries,” says Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Board of Deutsche Messe.
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“People teach machines to act logically and purposefully to meet customer needs. AI systems generate knowledge and today, based on data and algorithms, can continuously optimize operating states or reliably predict faults and failures – in production processes, in the power grid or in logistics. That’s what Integrated Industry – Industrial Intelligence stands for.”The networking of people, machines and data is created through common platforms where they exchange and multiply
their knowledge. The role of humans is that of an enabler. The production of tomorrow is not possible without their process knowledge and their diverse qualifications. Industrial Intelligence therefore stands for the expansion of knowledge management and the training of knowledge carriers.The theme of HANNOVER MESSE 2019 underlines the growing importance of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the production and energy industries, including such areas as energy efficiency and use
and autonomous production processes as well as challenges in terms of interfaces, protocols and security. At HANNOVER MESSE, international thought leaders from the fields of AI and industry come together to jointly discuss and develop solutions for tomorrow. Köckler: “Managers who are responsible for strategic decisions in their companies should deal in detail with potential uses and impending upheavals. HANNOVER MESSE 2019 is the platform to stay informed.”
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Atos and Bentley Systems announce Strategic Partnership to Create Digital Twins The Year in Infrastructure 2018 Conference – Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, and Bentley Systems, the leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, recently announced a strategic partnership through which they will offer a complete solution to create and operate Digital Twins on behalf of industry and infrastructure asset owners. Atos’ global experience and expertise in digital transformation together with Bentley’s infrastructure, engineering, reality modeling and asset performance software portfolio will enable businesses to take advantage of fully-integrated and managed Digital Twins as a
cloud-based service. Markus Schaffhauser, Atos Global Business and Platform Solutions CTO, said, “We have been impressed at the capabilities of Bentley’s software and how well it meshes with our expertise in digital transformation, to now deliver innovative services for industrial and infrastructure asset owners. The Atos-Bentley partnership has gotten off to a faststart, and I am convinced that our
digital twin services will be of tremendous value to owners.” CEO of Bentley Systems, Greg Bentley, said, “I believe that our collaboration with Atos can help owneroperators to really jumpstart their ‘going digital’ ambitions, enabling and taking advantage of both immersive visualization and analytical visibility. Atos’ vast expertise in digital data integration, along with their
global reach, make them the ideal partner for digital twin cloud services.” Bentley and Atos have previously worked together on several manufacturing client projects, which brought together Atos’ expertise in system integration and data capture and analytics with Bentley’s reality modelling software. This partnership was initiated through the Atos and Siemens Global Strategic Alliance, which maximizes the combined strength of Siemens’ products and solutions with Atos’ experience and expertise in enabling IT services to support their digital transformation, notably in the field of IoT services, Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity.
LAPP introduces SKINTOP® HYGIENIC NPT When it comes to hygiene, the food and beverage indus-
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try sets high demands. This is reflected in the corresponding standards for firms that build plants for food processing. The directives of the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG) that are accepted in Europe are virtually unknown in India. There is also UL certification for compliant use of components in plants and machinery. LAPP increasingly offers connection systems that meet all standards, to make choos-
ing the right components easier. The latest all-rounder in its product range is the SKINTOP® HYGIENIC NPT cable gland, which is now also available with National Pipe Thread (NPT thread) and certified to NSF/ANSI 169 for “food zone non-contact”. The cable gland can be used for filling systems in dairies or breweries, as well as in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. SKINTOP® HYGIENIC NPT is a special combination of
hygienic design with an NPT connection thread. Most self-sealing pipe threads usually have a gap at the intermediate connection, while part of the outer thread remains visible. This feature clearly runs counter to the principles of hygienic design, which calls for surfaces to be as smooth as possible, without edges, corners and above all gaps in which food could settle and allow bacteria to develop. LAPP’s engineers came up with a smart design
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Metso to increase its foundry capacity in India Metso is investing in the development of its foundry capacity in Vadodara, India. The initial investment includes the acquisition of the property and foundry assets of a privately-owned foundry project, Mega Cast. Metso expects to invest a total of approx. EUR 25 million to purchase the assets and to develop the foundry by 2020. With this investment Metso is responding to the global market demand by increasing production capabilities in cast wear parts for the aggregates and mining industries. “This investment fully aligns with our profitable
growth strategy. It further expands our global manufacturing footprint in foundry products, improving our operational capabilities and allowing us to meet our customers’ growing needs both
in terms of availability as well as reduced lead times,” says Sami Takaluoma, President, Minerals Consumables business area at Metso. “We are continuously investigating new ways to develop our
supply capabilities through our own manufacturing facilities as well as through our supplier network.” The foundry development will begin as soon as the acquisition of the foundry assets has been completed. The first product deliveries from the Vadodara foundry are expected by the end of 2019 and the production will ramp up quickly in 2020. The new foundry will be built to follow Metso’s sustainability and quality principles.
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Renishaw XM -600 system enables faster CMM error mapping Renishaw’s newly launched XM-600 laser measurement system offers enhanced capability to connect directly with Renishaw’s range of UCC CMM controllers. Using technology developed for the XM-60 multi-axis calibrator, this enables faster and easier error mapping, measuring all six degrees of freedom from a
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single set-up, in any orientation for linear axes. XM-600 communicates easily with Renishaw UCC software during the calibration routine to quickly build a complete error map of the CMM. This functionality is supported from within UCCsuite V5.4.1 and onwards, enabling the complete
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Eigi Eguipments Limited - II Quarter 2018-19 Results Elgi Equipments Ltd, manufacturer of air compressors, announced recently the results for the second quarter ended 30th September, 2018, posting a PAT for the group for the quarter ended 30th September, 201 8 at Rs. 25.5 Crores as compared to Rs. 26.5 Crores during the corresponding period in 20172018. Sales for the group was Rs. 452 Crores for the quarter ended so” September, 2018 compared to Rs. 373 Crores in the corresponding quarter
in 2017-2018. During the quarter, onetime expenses and provisions have been considered in the accounts. The Company’s compressor business in the domestic market grew by 22% over the corresponding quarter in 2017-18. Domestic sales performance has been steady on the back of sustained demand for compressors from most industrial segments. The international business’ performance was satisfactory.
Revenues from international operations were augmented by the newly acquired entity, F.R. Pulford & Son Pty Ltd Australia. The Company’s automotive business grew by 4% in line with domestic auto industry growth, compared to the corresponding quarter in 2017-18. On a YTD basis, the division has registered a 9% growth over H1 of 2017-18.“Outlook for the III Quarter 2018-19 Indications from our markets are that
demand for compressors will continue to improve in the coming months and the company is confident of capitalizing on the opportunities. Margins may be under pressure in the short term due to rising exchange rates, impacting commodity prices,” said Dr. Jairam Varadaraj, Managing Director, ELGi Equipments.
Red Lion Adds DA10D and DA30D Protocol Conversion and Data Acquisition Devices Red Lion Controls, the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, announced the release of the DA10D and DA30D Protocol Conversion and Data Acquisition devices today. Unlike other gateways or protocol converters that rely on complicated scripting or additional server hardware to connect to enterprise systems, the DA10D and DA30D offer powerful connectivity options in a simple-to-use configuration environment, enabling companies to quickly unlock valuable data in orphaned or legacy equipment and cost-effectively connect, monitor and manage their systems with ease. For factory automation customers
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• TEFC 3-ph asynchronous brake motor (0.09kW-130kW) • AC 3-ph brake (no rectifier) or DC brake on request • Oversized brake disc for higher brake torque, longer life and reduced maintenance • Fine and easy brake torque adjustment (as standard) • Very quick brake reaction time • Frequent START/STOP cycle applications • Manual brake release (as standard) • Hexagonal hole on non drive end of the shaft for manual rotation • Single speed or two speeds motors • All motors designed for inverter duty
• RS-RT worm gearboxes: 28 to 150 mm centres. One stage worm, helical/worm and double worm. • RD helical gearboxes: 50 to 2300 Nm. Two and three stages. • RN parallel shaft gearboxes: 180 to 3300 Nm. Two and three stages. • RO-RV bevel/helical gearboxes: 180 to 3300 Nm. Three stages. • RG precision planetary gearboxes: 10 to 230 Nm. One and two stages. • VR dry friction speed variators: IEC63 to IEC90 1 to 5 stepless speed range, 300 to 1500 rpm. • VS planetary speed variators: IEC71 to IEC112 1 to 5 stepless speed range, 200 to 1000 rpm.
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Mitsubishi Electric launches iQ-Edgecross software Mitsubishi Electric is introducing a real-time data analyser and four data collectors as additions to its lineup of iQ Edgecross edge-computing software solutions. iQ Edgecross products support the Edgecross open software platform that is used to integrate factory automation (FA) and information technology (IT). The real-time data analyser is software equipped with proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) for data analysis and diagnostics that customers can use to strengthen preventive maintenance and quality in their productions shops. The analyser software is supported by data collectors that enable easy, highspeed data collection. Together, the analyser and collectors can improve efficiency by enhancing edge
The role of iQ Edgecross in Mitsubishi Electric’s e-F@ctory solution computing in Mitsubishi Electric’s e-F@ctory integrated FA solutions, which are designed to reduce the costs of development, production and maintenance for customers. The reason for this new development is clear to see. Due to the increasing incorporation of the Internet of Things (IoT) and AI technologies in production processes, solutions that implement simple and swift data collection, visualisation and data diagnostics are in demand
at advanced manufacturing facilities around the world. A key feature of the real-time data analyser with AI is that it strengthens preventative maintenance strategies. Real-time analysis and diagnosis of production systems can be performed during operation, using one software, instead of separate software suites for different purposes, such as offline analysis and real-time diagnostics. The technology is designed to improve the accuracy of
detecting equipment anomalies during real-time diagnostics using similar waveform recognition technology (a Mitsubishi Electric Maisart AI technology) to learn and recognise data such as sensor waveform patterns. Further capabilities of the products include the potential to implement preventive maintenance and quality improvements without additional programming. For instance, in the event of any problems arising, factor analysis has been simplified with statistical diagnostic tools like the Mahalanobis-Taguchi method (detects differences from normal operations using correlations between data sets) and multi-variable regression analysis for data. For more information Web: www.MitsubishiElectric. com/
NI Announces New FlexRIO Transceiver NI has announced the FPGA-enabled PXIe-5785 FlexRIO transceiver, which aims to shorten the design cycle for advanced radar applications in aerospace and defense.
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Advances in the use of the electromagnetic spectrum continue to drive military electronics to stay ahead of emerging threats. This evolution brings new challenges for the engineers and scientists designing and testing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems. “Defense organizations must develop increasingly complex systems in a manner that is both cost and time effective,” said Jason White, director of product management for automated
test and RF at NI. “Engineers throughout the entire design cycle are tasked with shortening the time to successful deployment. NI’s newest PXI FlexRIO transceiver helps engineers accomplish just
that.” The PXIe-5785 FlexRIO transceiver gives engineers access to the latest direct RF converters in a modular, commercial off-the-shelf package to help them shorten
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the development cycle. By working closely with major technology vendors, NI has incorporated emerging chipsets, including highspeed converters that sample up to 6.4 GS/s with 12-bit resolution. These high-speed converters are critical for modern radar systems, in which increased RF bandwidth equates to better spa-
tial resolution, leads to fewer false detections and enables sophisticated electronic protection techniques. “We see a growing number of requirements for multichannel RF record and playback and real-time spectrum analysis applications with high dynamic range,” said Ross Q. Smith, cofounder and CEO of RADX Technol-
ogies. “Until now, we could not provide a cost-effective solution for these customers. The new FlexRIO transceiver will help us deliver a high-performance, highchannel-count IF solution for precision synchronization and baseband analysis.” The PXIe-5785 FlexRIO transceiver can also sample directly at RF, which simpli-
fies and lowers the cost of high-channel-count systems. This is especially important when building systems such as fully active phased-array radars, in which beams are formed using hundreds or even thousands of antenna elements. For more information Web:www.ni.com
Nordson EFD introduces disposable dosing syringes for animal health products Nordson EFD has announced its entry into a new market with the introduction of a comprehensive line of disposable dosing syringes for animal health products such as veterinary pharmaceuticals and nutritional supplements. EFD leverages more than 50 years of experience in precision molding processes for its industrial fluid dispensing components to deliver high-quality, advanced primary packaging and controlled drug delivery syringes to the global animal health
market. Its industry-leading Dial-A-Dose™ syringes provide an innovative solution for end users to customize multiple doses for an animal based on the product manufacturer’s specified treatment calibrations such as milliliters, cubic centimeters, the animal’s weight, etc. An integrated ring allows users to “dial in” and administer the correct dose. Nozzle caps allow users to securely reseal the syringe until its next use. EFD’s Posi-Dose® syringe, designed for equine oral deworming treatments, features
a unique twist-lock ring that snaps into position to set specific dosing volumes. Its nozzle-free design ensures positive confirmation that every dose is completely administered. It too can be re-sealed for multi-dose use. In addition, Nordson EFD offers a wide variety of dosing syringe sizes (6cc to 100cc volumes) and nozzle types for oral, topical, and intramammary uses. Onepiece and two-piece plungers without “dialing” mechanisms are also available. “Our comprehensive line
of animal health dosing syringes can be used in a variety of bovine, equine, and companion animal treatments,” said Mark O’Shea, Global Product Line Specialist at Nordson EFD. “All of them are molded from 100% FDA-approved resins. Most feature a unique ‘lead-in’ aid that accommodates highspeed filling by simplifying the plunger insertion process. And some feature an innovative, self-venting feature that prevents air entrapment for accurate, reliable dosing.”
Phoenix Contact promises limitless automation with PLCnext Control PLCnext Control is Phoenix Contact’s first open control platform product based on PLCnext Technology. The controller combines the robustness and security of a classic PLC with the openness and flexibility of the world of smart devices.
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With PLCnext Technology, Phoenix Contact is responding to the challenges of the world of IIoT and simplifying existing controller solutions. It lays the foundations for an open-controller platform, with a modular software solution that is mature
enough to meet all the requirements of the IIoT world. Automation projects can now be implemented without the limitations of proprietary systems. As an enhancement to classical IEC 61131-compliant PLC programming, PLCnext Technology makes
it possible to program controllers using high-level language, thus ensuring PLC-typical real-time performance and data consistency for high-level languages and model-based code as well. This new technology makes it easy to work in parallel
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with established software tools – such as Visual Studio, Eclipse, Matlab Simulink, and PC Worx Engineer – as well as creating programming code both in IEC 61131-3 and C/C++ and C#. Open source software and apps can also be incorporated into the
system in a flexible way. The new controller is adaptable and open to the application of future technologies. Multiple developers can work independently in different programming languages and with the development tools they prefer. Automation
solutions need to be put into operation faster to shorten development times and to adjust production processes as quickly as possible. Therefore, it is becoming ever more necessary for several developers to work in parallel on an overall solution. A holistic and deeply integrated security concept is the basis for protecting machines and systems against unauthorized access and risks. Currently and in the future, even more attention will have to be paid to industry-specific requirements for IT security. Network security and remote maintenance are undoubtedly important, but there is more to an integrated industrial security concept.
Today’s systems are required to have integrity, be available, and primarily maintain the confidentiality of all data.
Schneider Electric calls to massively expand training in energy sector The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7, to “ensure access to affordable, reliable and modern energy for all”, could create millions of jobs in emerging countries. However, there is a huge skills gap in most emerging countries. To solve this problem, Schneider Electric has launched the “Powering Jobs” campaign. The coalition’s aim is to speed up the deployment of decentralized renewable energy solutions, and to meet the urgent training needs in low energy access countries. According to the World Energy Outlook report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), published in November 2017, more than a billion
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people still don’t have access to electricity, mainly in Africa and Asia. And that Africa alone needs between 100,000 to 200,000 micro grids. For Schneider Electric, the solution to Africa’s energy needs is a massive deployment of decentralized renewable energy solutions, from primarily wind and solar sources. The technology already exists, and Schneider Electric has completed successful projects in Africa and Southeast Asia. But for mass deployment, international financial institutions need to see viable business models, and a lack of qualified people is a sticking point. “Decentralized renewable energy solutions need engineers,
technicians and contractors to function,” says Thomas André, Strategy Director for Schneider Electric’s “Access to Energy” program. “We have a huge opportunity to transform both economies and standards of living in these countries.” But, Africa and Southeast Asia do not have enough qualified people to deliver this transformation. In Africa, for example, the AAI (Africa America Institute) says 7 out of 10 young people living in rural areas are out of school, while just 2% of university graduates are engineers. Schneider Electric is committed to reversing this trend. The company’s “Access to Energy” program aims
at training 1 million people, 10,000 trainers, and at the same time actively support 10,000 entrepreneurs, by 2025. Schneider Electric is determined to deploy more resources beyond its “Access to Energy” program. It’s in this context the Group has connected with Power for All, a global advocacy campaign for distributed renewable energy (DRE). “When we started talking to Power for All two years ago at the IOREC conference in Nairobi, we realized that we need to raise global awareness of the need to intensify training efforts,” said Thomas André. For more information www.schneider-electric.com
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InORBIT Tours gets French Ambassador’s GOLD AWARD At the glittering gathering of almost 200 Indian travel agents & professionals & about 35 top Tourism Representatives from France, the French Ambassador His Excellency Mr. Alexandre Ziegler presented the most prestigious GOLD AWARD for MICE to InORBIT Tours Pvt. Ltd. The Gold Award was received by Mr. Tarun Malhotra – Director of InORBIT Tours Pvt. Ltd. Alexandre Schaub – Responsible for Development, LIDO De Paris – said, “Congratulations again Tarun! With all that you have achieved for so many years promoting France and the knowledge you have of
our beautiful country – you would also deserve the title of Ambassador of France in India. We will be proud and honoured to soon welcome you at Bateaux Parisiens” in France. Luiz Filipe de Luca Moreira – International Sales Manager & Business Development - Paradis Latin said, “Congratulations again Tarun, it is well deserved. It was a great pleasure to see you in Jaipur! Success”. Romain TILLY – Responsible for Promotion Commerciale Chez Champagne Ardenne Tourisme said, Congrats Tarun! A new good reason to celebrate”. Needless to mention that
Mr. Tarun Malhotra Director InORBIT Tours Pvt. Ltd. does rigorous research of the destination for offering it as the MICE destination to India’s leading Corporates to enable them to experience the non-traditional specialities’ of the destination. In the case of the French Ambassador’s Gold Award, Mr. Tarun Malhotra offered some of the rare and unique experiences of France to the Corporate Groups, which were offered for the first time by the Indian MICE tour operator. Mr. Tarun Malhotra has extensively travelled to all parts of the world and has many similar laurels to his credit from India’s leading
Corporates in presenting such extraordinary & rewarding experiences to the Corporates’ teams and large groups of dealers and employees. Such experiences help the Corporates to select InORBIT Tours and Mr. Tarun Malhotra for providing MICE Tours, which help to boost their business.
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Mr. Tarun Malhotra – Director InORBIT Tours Pvt. Ltd. receiving the GOLD AWARD from French Ambassador HE Mr. Alexandre Zieglar. Also seen in the photograph are Mr. A. Schaub -Bateaux Parisiens, Mr. Naraghi Disney Business Solutions, Mr. De Luca Moreira Paradis Latin, Ms. Faber Accor Hotels, Ms. Sheetal Munshaw, Director Atout France India, Mr. Yevgen Shapkin Key Promotion International & Mr. Gouguidis Compagnie des Alpes
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HARTING Applied Technologies wins “Excellence in Production” competition for third time It’s a hat trick: HARTING Applied Technologies has won the “Excellence in Production” competition in the “Internal tool manufacturing under 50 employees” category for the third time. The company previously won in the same category in 2014 and 2016. Led by Managing Director Dr. Volker Franke and Rainer Hussmann, Head of tool manufacturing, the team went to Aachen to receive the award. Around 250 guests assembled for the award ceremony in the Coronation Hall in Aachen. The Fraunhof Institute for Production Technology (IPT) and the Toll Machine Lab (WZL) at RWTH Aachen chose the winning tool manufacturers from a field of 311 across
The HARTING Applied Technologies team were delighted with the new accolade: Cord Speckmeier, Reiner Hußmann, Thomas Heimann, Andreas Weiß and Managing Director Dr. Volker Franke (from left to right). Extreme right laudator Dr.-Ing. Rolf-A. Schmidt (Benteler Rothrist AG). four categories. “This award was won by all the hard work put in by the people in our company who make leading-edge products. I am delighted that
we have come out on top in this prestigious competition again,” said Dr. Volker Franke, Managing Director, HARTING Applied Technologies.
HARTING Applied Technologies is an acknowledged specialist in the field of tool manufacturing. Part of the HARTING Technology Group, the company develops, builds and manufactures precision injection moulding dies, die casting tools and stamping and bending tools for the electronics and automobile industries. Applications for products from HARTING Applied Technologies range from large housing components for connectors in plastic and aluminium to micro injection moulding components with a very high finish quality.
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Atlas Copco ZT 90-160 air compressor now available with improved monitoring system Atlas Copco’s ZT 90-160 air-cooled oil-free screw air compressor is available with fixed or variable speed drive and with or without an integrated dryer. The compressor elements have been adapted to work even more energy efficiently and an advanced touchscreen monitoring system has been added to the completely redesigned canopy. The ZT 90-160 is the latest addition to Atlas Copco’s smart AIR solutions portfolio. All components in the
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compressor element, such as the rotor profiles, smart inlet (patent pending) and rotor coating, have been redesigned for maximum efficiency and durability. The design and sealing of the venting chamber ensure physical separation between the oil and air circuits, eliminating any possibility of oil entering the compressed air chamber and thus guaranteeing Class 0 oil-free air. “Thanks to innovative yet proven technologies, the ZT 90-160 efficiently provides
oil-free compressed air in a variety of industries such as food & beverage, textiles, oil & gas and power generation,” says Andy Yang, Product Manager Oil-free compressors. “The unit is housed in a completely plug-and-play, soundproof package, and is designed for low maintenance time and costs.” At the core of the compressor, an IP 55 TEFC high-efficiency motor protects against dust and humidity and guarantees continuous operation under severe
ambient temperature conditions. The efficient intake air filtration system contains a 2-stage dust removal system that minimizes intake losses and provides a low pressure drop. The high-efficiency coolers with water separator have a compact design with low air approach temperature and low pressure drop. No external air supply is required thanks to the reliable load/unload regulation.
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Megadyne Group is a global company specialised in power transmission and handling systems. By 16 production plants and over 50 commercial ofďŹ ces worldwide, Megadyne provides a wide range of products: Timing and V-belts, conveyor belts, chains and modular belts, special products and fabrication on belts, pulley and other complementary used in all industrial sectors.
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Ami Polymer : Keeping the pace with technology through innovation Q. Being the key player in the industry, Please brief us company’s journey from inception & share some of the milestones achieved? • World class silicone product manufacturing clean room of class 10000 facility to manufacture tubing, hoses and gaskets for pharma industry. • More than 12 Polymer technologists dedicatedly continuously working on new developments • World class certification of food, pharma and biocompatibility compliances • Quick delivery with economical prices as compare to global suppliers • Good documentation and certification support to handle pre-audit and post audit queries of clients. • Latest Processing machineries and automatic inspection system of extrusion of pharma tubing. • Trust of more than 3000 pharma clients on our quality & certification. There are following milestones achieved by Ami Polymer Pvt. Ltd. • We have achieved Excellence Award among Top 50 fastest growing Indian companies by ASSOCHEM. • Excellence Award in Product innovation of 2018 by ASSOCHAM • 1st Indian Silicone Product manufacturing company to build Clean room Class 10000. • 1st Indian Silicone product manufacturing company to Register Silicone products in USFDA and
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having DMF as 26201. • 1st Indian Silicone product manufacturing to have TOXIKON LAB USA Based E & L Studies on Platinum cured silicone products. Toxikon is renowned name in worldwide lab testing agencies based at USA. • 1st Indian Silicone product manufacturing company to register silicone Resins in NSF -51, USA. NSF-51 is food safety mark on product.
Q. Please brief us about company’s infrastructure & what are the technology alliances that has been made in order to out-front the competition? Ami Polymer Pvt. Ltd. started its operation in 1998 to manufacture a wide range of silicone rubber products for intricate applications in the field of food & beverage, pharmaceutical, medical & heavy engineering in India as well as overseas market. We have a R&D Center at Silvassa that plays a crucial role in building new products & solutions that sustain the company’s competitive advantage. It keeps the company future-ready & drives its game-changing businesses for the future. Going beyond improving APPL’s existing products & services, the center creates innovations that not only meet but also anticipate the consumer’s requirement. The R&D center is equipped with the latest CAD/ CAM software that enables talented engineers & technicians to design &
develop innovative products that meet the stringent specification. We have bi-color silicone tube for the purpose of color-coding is one of the examples of the innovations brought out by our R&D Center for enabling the customers to avoid the cross contamination problem. Another example of company’s R&D capabilities is the Silicone Thunder Braided Hose with SS Wire reinforced of 100 mm ID, which was introduced in 2015
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Mr Alpesh Gandhi, Managing Director, Ami Polymer Pvt. Ltd.
Q. What are the products manufactured by your company? We are Manufacture a wide range of silicone rubber products for the most precious and intricate applications for the food, pharma, medical and heavy engineering sectors in India and worldwide. The company enjoys a high reputation among the major pharmaceuticals and biotech giants in India. The company is headed by qualified rubber technologists
from premier institutes from India, coupled with the rich experience in R&D and reinforced with management capabilities. Besides the silicone rubber products, the company also manufactures a wide range of products in FKM, EPDM, Nitrle, Neoprene, TPE and PTFE products.
Q. What is your marketing strategy for India? We have been dedicatedly focusing
on development of import substitute based high quality products for food, pharma and biopharma industries. In past two years, we enjoyed fruits of new developed silicone products & now it’s time to explore the products in overseas. I am personally involved to create technically sound team of management professionals to promote the silicone products among highly reputed pharma industry sectors. Even we are planning to expand the manufacturing facility
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to multiply the capacity of production. Certifying facility and products through renowned agencies of world is on top priority in agenda of management. Like soon our facility will be certified by TUV for IMS (Integrated Management System) of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, NSF-51 USA based certification on silicone products, Extractable and Biocompatible studies on silicone products from TOXIKON lab, USA.I am very confident to say in coming years; Ami Polymer will give tough competition to global competitors in Indian and US-Europe Markets. We are also focusing in expansion of our product distribution network in Asia, Europe and USA.
Q. Quality standards are benchmarked by the product performance; please brief us how do you maintain the quality norms since from solution development to implementation? Quality is heart of any organization which drives whole business. Sound quality team is required maintain each and every parameters involved in process. Again, quality and culture of organization solely dependent on Type of standard followed by organization. Whenever you develop product for any regional market, we have to consider regulatory requirement of the country. We manufacture product for the critical industries like Food, Pharma and Heavy Engineering. Our Quality team follows ASTM, USFDA, UK-MHRA, WHO –GMP critical standards while developing product / process. Following international compliance is again challenging task for any Polymer product developers. We have dedicated Quality team working on Raw material inspection, in process inspection (Automation Laser system), Final Product Testing, Documentation and Compliance management. To meet and comply global quality NOVEMBER 2018 | www.engrreview.com
standard, we have done quality agreement with world class Laboratory TOXIKON USA.Majority of testing on rubber products are done with TOXIKON lab. Very carefully we have chosen our calibration, validation and chemical testing service providers. To ensure same consistency in raw material quality, we carry out chemical testing through third party service providers annually.
Q. According you what are the factors affecting to your business? India is one of the leading producers of natural rubber, though still silicone rubber manufacturing has not been started in India. Polymers like Silicone, EPDM, Viton®, NBR are manufactured outside the Country. • Rubber Prices: In India rubber prices are volatile and are affected by international factors along with local factors • Audit Compliance of Industry: Our business solely depends on growth of pharma and food industry. Any company fails to comply regulatory audit requirements results decline in business due to production held up. • Food and Pharma Regulatory Guidelines: Regulatory bodies like USFDA, UK MHRA, ICH update their guidelines regularly. These guidelines decide CGMP practices at customer’s end. Some time we have to go with costly chemical analysis recommended by regulatory bodies for industrial requirement.
and questioning what might have been as a potential competitive advantage slips through their fingers. For last few years, single use practices are most famous in pharma industry which has replaced practices of multiple time usage of consumable goods. The advantage is products are risk free and quality assured. Many developments in area of single use application like tubing, Bioreactor have been motivating vendors to aim for development in this direction.
Q. How do you perceive the future of the industry? Pharmaceutical and Medical industries are never going to stop growing in future. Even there will be huge increment in consumption of polymer products catering Food, Pharma and Medical Industries. Silicone is not harmful to environment compare to PVC. Silicone will replace couple of PVC Products usage in following segments • Medical Devices • Pharma Machineries • Dairy Industry • Food Processing Industry • Engineering Sectors Polymer industry supplying to medical and Pharma industries will be enjoying growth in terms of quality and revenue.
Q. What is your vision for your company for near future?
Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving the industry?
We are committed to develop and introduce many import substitute products for Food, Pharma and Engineering Industries. Our Vision: To be global Leader in Inflatable Seals, Pharma Tubings and Silicone Rubber Implants.
Technology continues to evolve rapidly, so much so it’s impossible to know for certain where the world will be in five years’ time.It is therefore more important than ever for businesses to embrace emerging and disruptive technologies before it is too late – ignoring them now will leave businesses falling behind
Our Mission: To become a 155 Crore company by the end of March 2021 by providing excellence in service and quality to our customer. In the process, we are committed to delight and respect our customer, employees, vendors and communities.
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Mazak’s Global Leadership in Machine Tools & Metalworking Mr. Anil Bhardwaj, Managing Director, Mazak India
Mazak is undoubtedly the world’s largest machine tool builder. The conglomerate with a strength of 8,331 employees on its roll, operations in 26 countries worldwide and a product portfolio covering some 260 types of systems encompassing the entire gamut of sophisticated machine tools designed to enhance flexibility, productivity and automation in the manufacturing arena, is indeed flexing its muscle and proving its mettle in spearheading technological innovations, discovers P.K. Balasubbramaniian in a one to one with Mazak India’s Managing Director, Anil Bharadwaj. Excerpts: Q. You are a world leader in machine tools. Could you brief us on your history and present standing? Yamazaki Mazak was established in 1919 and has been contributing to the development of the machine tool industry as the global company. Mazak manufactures not only advanced machine tools such as multi-tasking centers, CNC turning centers, machining centers and NOVEMBER 2018 | www.engrreview.com
laser processing machines, but also automation systems with the concept of ‘all in one’ to support global manufacturing by providing exceptional productivity and versatility. We use contemporary technologies and are committed to develop advanced machine tools and provide cutting-edge solutions for the progress of manufacturing as well as society.
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Q. What’s your range of manufacture today? As I said, we manufacture a range of advanced machine tools such as multi-tasking centers, CNC turning centers, vertical machining centers, double column machining centers, horizontal machining centers, CNC laser processing machines, flexible manufacturing systems, CNC systems, CAD/CAM systems and production support software, besides automation systems. In our standard range, we have something like 260 types of machines. We also make customized systems to meet specific customer needs.
Q. What’s Multi-Tasking? Multi-tasking is when you combine several cutting processes, including turning, milling, drilling, tapping and deep-hole boring on one machine as opposed to having those same processes handled by multiple machines. When you can process an entire workpiece from raw material input to final machining in one single set-up, we refer to it as ‘done in one’ operation.
Q. Could you elaborate 5-Axis Machining? 5-Axis Machining provides infinite possibilities as to the part sizes and
shapes you can effectively process. The term ‘5-axis’ refers to the number of directions in which the cutting tool can move. On a 5-axis machining center the cutting tool moves across the X, Y and Z linear axes as well as rotates on the A and B axes to approach the workpiece from any direction. In other words, you can process five sides of a part in a single setup.
Q. What’s special about your automation systems? By automation, we refer to our socalled Palletech System. The Palletech System is exclusive to Mazak. It brings advanced, pre-engineered automation to today’s machining environments. It is a multi-tasking solution for any manufacturing or volume reqirement, and is compatible with all our horizontal machining centers as well as most of our vertical and 5-axis machining centers. With our Palletech Manufacturing Cell controller software over standard PCs and networks, shop management can monitor operations, view and change schedules on-the-fly, manage part program files from anywhere on the network, track tool life / breakage and issue instructions to the shop floor. With this system users are able to interrupt a planned machining queue and produce
an emergency part with no cost penalty. That is the advantage.
Q. Could you give some idea of your production facilities and support bases network wordwide? We have five production facilities in Japan alone. We also have manufacturing facilities in US, UK, Singapore, and China. In China itself we have two plants. Worldwide we have 83 support bases. These comprise 38 Technology Centers and 45 Technical Centers in 26 countries. Our Group companies are spread across Japan, North America, Central & South America, Europe, as well as Asia which includes Malaysia, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Q. Could you throw some light on your operations in India? Mazak India with National Head Office at Pune has its network spread all over India to cater to the customer needs. A strong workforce, especially trained in Japan helps to provide total solutions to the customer. Mazak India Head Office is spread across a 5-acre land with a built up area of 1,75,000 sq. ft. The Technology Centre showcases a spread of Multi-Tasking Machines, Horizontal and Vertical Machining Centers,
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Lathes and Laser Cutting Machines. The Technology Center showcases the latest and proven solutions to demonstrate the technical capabilities of Mazak India.
Q. What are the support services you offer? If you are referring to Mazak India, we have our pan-India presence to stay closer to our customers at large. We provide online service support to our customers. Be it trouble-shooting or quick delivery of machines or spares, we are only a phone call away to reach out to the customer. In order to maintain efficient service support, the regional part center stores up to a variety of 8,000 spare parts with a total quantity of 4,50,000 items. In addition, it is connected to our Japan Global Part Center for fast and efficient response to customer requirements. This apart, we provide extensive training in operation, programming and maintenance of our machines to all our customers. Our Technology Center is equipped with all our state-of-the-art machines and we can arrange demo of all our typical systems there.
Q. We understand you have a Spindle Rebuild Unit too. Please tell us more about this facility.
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Mazak’s Multi-Tasking Equipment - An engineering marvel Spindle is the heart of any machine and is easily susceptible to damage due to accidents. Repair / replacement of the spindle can be expensive and time consuming. In order to support customers, Mazak India has installed a spindle cartridge repair facility with advanced testing and condition monitoring equipment such as dynamic balancing machine, test jig with simulators, vibration, temperature and lubrication monitoring devices. With the new facility, spindle repairs can be carried out quickly and at affordable costs. Mazak India also offers spindle exchange program which cuts downtime and provides the highest levels of quality and reduces costs.
Q. So what’s your differentiated offer to the Indian customer? In today’s competitive manufacturing world where demands are high and enhanced quality, efficiency and productivity are cirtical for success, manufacturers need a machine tool partner with proven competence and who can deliver what they need and when they need it the most. And that’s exactly what they can expect from Mazak. By virtue of our technology base, global presence and wherewithal of high order, we are eminently placed to provide cutting-edge solutions, while further solidifying our position as a leader capable of providing innovative, productive and futuristic products and solutions to the end user.
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Cognitive heritage of three decades for excellence & innovation Q. Please brief us about recent initiatives undertaken in the CAD/CAM space? What are your focus areas? The main focus is always to make the software easier and more intelligent, and the machining faster and more efficient with less wear and tear on machines and tools. Mastercam has introduced several pieces of technology in the last few years that assist with this need. The most game changing has been Dynamic Motion technology to create material-aware toolpaths where the angle of the tool engagement is constantly changing to keep a more consistent chip load on the tool and use more flute length. The result is a faster machine time, for example, when roughing for 2D parts, the cutting time can be cut by 75%. It’s much easier on the tools, because the entire cutting surface is being used, and it’s much safer. Our shop at CNC Software headquarters uses Dynamic Motion technology exclusively, instead of conventional cutting. Another exciting advancement in CAD/ CAM is Accelerated Finishing. This technique delivers better finishes in a much shorter time on a variety of complex surfaces. With new classes of shaped tools being introduced, we work closely with tool manufacturers to develop toolpath motion that takes the most advantage of what can be done with these emerging tool shapes.
Q. What are the market opportunities for your products in India? How do you plan to position these products? The indicators for Indian manufacturing under the Make in India initiative are encouraging for Mastercam. We expect an expanding manufacturing sector in 2019 followed by an even stronger 2020. Automotive, aviation, and electronics are just a few of the sectors that we are looking at to deliver steady, sustained growth. As the world’s most widely-used CAM NOVEMBER 2018 | www.engrreview.com
software, we’re fortunate to have an enormous pool of practical shop experience in a variety of industries on which to draw. This is is invaluable in determining the changing needs of specific industries. We use this collaboration with our user community, combined with our internal expertise, to provide the tools that those industries need to thrive.
Q. What is your strategy for India? We have a three-part strategy for serving the needs of Indian manufacturing. 1. Forge a strong and wide-reaching sales and support partnership in India to ensure Mastercam users will have the technical backing they need to succeed. 2. Carefully watch the evolving Indian manufacturing sectors, evaluate what specific applications they need to reach their goals, and provide focus in those areas. 3. Work with our Indian users as partners to gain insight into both what they need to expand their current business, enter into new sectors of manufacturing, and improve their day-to-day operation.
Q. What factors affect your business? Any shift in the manufacturing markets or technology has an impact on our business, so we are always looking to emerging trends to make sure we’re positioned to make the most of those opportunities. It’s not just important for us and our business – it’s critical for the global community of Mastercam shops to make sure they’re prepared for change.
Q. What are key technological trends that are driving your industry? The primary driver has been – and remains – increasing productivity through faster and more flexible manufacturing
Mr. Brian Summers, Executive Vice President, CNC Software, Inc. output. This remains a common trend among all shops regardless of industry. But another rapidly growing trend that is being embraced by Make in India is connectivity, or Industry 4.0. We address this by focusing on how many places Mastercam can touch to ensure that information can be brought in, used and coordinated elsewhere in a shop’s process as needed. Mastercam powers the machine tools, but that is just one part of what a shop needs to do. Mastercam also provides a platform for the shop to do a variety of things like metrology, robotics or digital tool management—all of these pieces roll up into the growing connectivity of Industry 4.0.
Q. What is your vision for Mastercam in India? In India, our goal is to empower manufacturing with superior products and support. No matter the industry, shop size, or manufacturing challenge, some things are consistent in every shop across the globe. Our vision for Mastercam in India is the same as it is anywhere people need to make parts – to create software and services that solve the world’s manufacturing challenges.
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Bringing Japanese Technology to Indian Shores Kubota Corporation Japan, the Indian subsidiary of Kubota Corporation, recently announced start of sales of industrial engines for OEMs. In this interview with Huned Contractor, Akihiko Adachi, Head-Sales and Marketing, Engine Global Marketing Department, Emerging Nations, elaborates about how this will add to the company’s portfolio and expansion plans Q. Could you elaborate about Kubota’s engine business?
Akihiko Adachi, Head-Sales & Marketing, Engine Global Marketing Department, Emerging Nations, Kubota Corporation Japan
Kubota is the world’s leading manufacturer of both compact diesel and gasoline engines for industrial, agricultural, construction and generator applications. Kubota started engine development and production in 1922, dedicated to the development, production and sales of a product range of more than 1,000 models all around the world. The company has built an extensive engine distribution network all around the world to support its customer base. Kubota prides itself on its track record for reliability and engineering that fulfils its ‘For Earth, For Life’ philosophy. Kubota Agricultural Machinery India (P) (KAI) is the Indian subsidiary of Kubota Corporation, Japan which
started their operations in India in December 2008. KAI is expanding its network across the Indian region, touching farmers from each corner and introducing farm mechanisation. It is deeply committed to the Indian markets for its development in the agricultural sector. In pure terms, its Japanese technology is helping Indian farmers with full-fledged product range starting from tractors, transplanters, combine harvesters and power tillers. Kubota Corporation offers a complete line of tractors, rice transplanters, harvesters, power tillers, combines and industrial engines, which is now added to KAI’s product portfolio.
Q. What has triggered the company’s entry into industrial engines specifically for Indian industry? It is a well-known fact that the Indian market is growing up and expected to expand rapidly in the future. Kubota has already done business all over the world, but it is not yet ready for the Indian market. Therefore, for its engines, Kubota has decided, as of now, to set up a system for sales.
Q. Could you provide a technical description of these industrial engines and their purpose? The biggest difference between automotive engines and industrial engines is that of high-mix and lowvolume production. We make engines to fit specific requirements as required for the machines. We also follow the emission regulations and norms for each country and area.
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adhere to the pollution norms specified for Indian industry? The basic technology is that of using an electrical combustion system and aftertreatment for exhaust gas emissions. Some of the smaller engines use a modification of the combustion system while bigger engines have an additional selective catalytic reduction system.
Q. What are the industrial sectors that you are targeting for these engines? Our targets are manufacturers of construction machinery, material handling machinery and agricultural machinery.
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and specifications that will attract customers to our products. Secondly, we have a global experience and are therefore very confident about meeting the challenges of the Indian industry and supporting our customers with technical solutions and the best of products.
Q. What are your manufacturing plans for India? At this moment we don’t have any plan in place but it is definitely a target for the near future.
Q. Since the market for industrial engines is highly competitive in India, how do you propose to establish your presence? Given the fact that the next stage of emission regulation will start from
October 2020, we are already geared up to meet that requirement. This is what gives us a leading edge as compared to our competitors. In fact, we are also prepared for the next model adhering to stricter emission norms from the year 2024. In short, Kubota is in the unique position of offering long-term proposals to machine manufactures.
Q. Does the company undertake any research and development specifically for Indian industry? It obviously seems that we will have to set up a research and development division for Indian industry very soon. Industries in India are undergoing a rapid change and moving towards Industry 4.0 and other platforms. We would like to offer Indian industry customised engines.
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Creating a new footprint in precision products Sylvac, a Swiss manufacturer of precision measuring instruments, has set up a subsidiary in India to provide the engineering and other sectors a wide portfolio of their products. In this interview with Huned Contractor, Sylvac Metrology India (P) Limited’s Director Arun Kudale elaborates about the company’s plans Q. Could you provide an overview of the operations of Sylvac India and its products?
Mr.Arun Kudale - Director Sylvac Metrology India Pvt. Ltd.
Sylvac Metrology India is a subsidiary company of Swiss precision instrument manufacturer Sylvac SA. Currently Sylvac India has a training centre and office in Pune. Our products are digital measuring instruments which are categorised as hand tools and our speciality is Bluetooth facility for transmission of measured data up to 15 metres from the shop floor to the computer. Sylvac has also introduced scanning and vision measurement systems in the world market. These products will also be marketed in India. Sylvac SA’s headquarters is located in Crissier, near Lausanne in Switzerland. They are renowned manufacturer of precision instruments, categorised as smart digital measuring instruments such as dial gauge, calliper, micrometre, inside micrometre, height gases, bevel protractors, linear probes, digital readout system, etc. The Bluetooth technology implemented in Sylvac instruments is very compact and unique. The company also manufactures scan and vision noncontact type measuring machines used
for inspection in mass production.
Q. What is the size of the precision instruments’ market in India and how strong is the presence of Sylvac Metrology India in this sector? The approximate size of the precision instrument market in India is Rs 200 crore. Sylvac is a fairly new entrant in this market and our current share is 2.5% which will increase to 10% in next few years.
Q. What is the objective of opening a training centre in Pune? The objective of opening a training centre is to give hands-on training to our customers, agents and the end-users since Sylvac products are very precision products manufactured in Switzerland with state-of-the-art technology. The training will help our end-users get acclimatized to the new technology and use it at their workplaces. This centre will also provide after-sales service under our customer care activities and will create confidence in the minds of the users about the reliability of our products. At a later stage we will think of training selected engineering students who are interested in metrology as their career.
Q. Are there any products of Sylvac that will be useful for industries implementing Industry 4.0? All the Sylvac products will be useful to Indian industries to implement Industry 4.0 strategies. They will collect measured data from the shop floor, will transmit it to the computer which in turn will process it and give instructions to the manufacturing
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Q. Which are the industrial sectors that Sylvac is targeting for the sale of its products? Our customers will be almost all the engineering industries, auto component manufacturers, automotive industries, pharmaceutical industries, defence, railways and all the other industries using mass production techniques.
Q. What are the manufacturing plans of Sylvac for India? We have yet not finalised our manufacturing plans but will definitely intend to respond positively to the ‘Make in India’ drive of the Indian government in the next few years.
Q. What kind of expansion strategy does Sylvac have for India? Currently we have a sales office and training centre here in Pune, which
caters to our over 100 direct customers and 16 agents and distributors. We will strengthen our distribution system first. We want to provide very satisfactory service to the Indian industry at world-class speed with Swiss quality. Gradually we will plan for assemblies of knocked-down components and finally manufacturing. Ours is a very precision product which is high-tech in nature and hence the penetration of technology will take place gradually and firmly to suit the Indian industrial climate.
Q. What about exports to neighbouring countries? We are currently exporting a very small quantity to the neighbouring countries from here. This activity will also grow gradually.
Q. Does Sylvac India engage in research and development activities specifically for Indian customers? We have no plans at present in this direction. However, once we start manufacturing here to some extent, we will think of doing some research and development in India. India is very strong in exporting software. We can primarily think on those lines first.
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Transforming the Automotive Industry, Technologically! In this exclusive interaction with Huned Contractor, ZF India’s Country Head Suresh K V elaborates about how the company’s engineering prowess is helping usher in an automotive revolution across the globe such as transmissions, axle drives and suspension components for luxury and high-performance passenger cars and buses in India. Other applications of ZF products include rail, aerospace, marine and armoured vehicles. A strong local mechanical design and application engineering team supports the local OEMs on product development. The India Technology Centre (ITC) in Hyderabad, launched in 2017, is one of the main pillars for digitalization for ZF in India and globally. The ITC, dedicated to electronics and embedded software, is working on developing software for autonomous driving functions. Excerpts from the interview:
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s a leading component manufacturer and technology innovator, ZF has a significant presence in both the automotive and non-automotive businesses in India. With corporate headquarters at Chakan, Pune, ZF has a wide manufacturing footprint in India across 16 locations. The company operates in India through two wholly owned subsidiaries of ZF and five joint venture partners. The consolidated resource strength of the group is 12,000, including JV partners. Its products include: active and passive safety systems, steering systems, clutch systems, axle drives and chassis components for passenger cars; steering systems, transmissions and chassis systems for trucks; steering systems, transmissions and axles for off-highway applications; gearboxes for the wind turbine industry Additionally, ZF Group also supplies high-end technology products,
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Q. What have been the latest engineering innovations by the company in the passenger, commercial and multi-utility car segments, as introduced across the globe? ZF regularly integrates its innovative products into vehicles in order to show how creatively ZF engineers are already implementing tomorrow’s mobility functionalities into the vehicles of today. In recent times, we have developed many ground-breaking technologies for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, off highway vehicles and multi-utility vehicles.
These include: • ZF Advanced Urban Vehicle: With this product, ZF is demonstrating the potential inherent in intelligently networking individual chassis or driveline and driver assistance systems, and is presenting an exemplary solution for urban individual transport in the compact and subcompact segments. The vehicle is equipped with ZF Smart Parking Assist and ZF PreVision Cloud Assist. • ZF Innovation Truck: It can automatically avoid obstacles in an emergency, autonomously stay on track, and maintain distance from the vehicle in front. It takes control when maneuvering at the ramp. The ZF Innovation Truck 2016 is full of innovative advanced driver assistance systems that currently do not exist in any other commercial vehicle. • ZF Innovation Tractor: For the first time, ZF has included an off-highway application in their innovation prototypes with the Innovation Tractor. It has features like fingertip maneuverability, easy connection of implements and the ability to overcome any gradient, even with a tractor-trailer combination, thanks to the additional electric drive unit. • ZF eAMT: With eAMT (electrified automated manual transmission) technology, ZF has developed an innovative concept for the hybridization of front-transverse vehicles by integrating its electric axle drive system (eVD) and an automated manual transmission (AMT) into one system. The transmission actuator and the electric rear axle operate together with intelligent interaction – this results in the eAMT concept no longer experiencing tractive force
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interruption. The electric motor bridges the gap in accelerative force of the AMT due to its design. In addition to the hybrid functions of electric drive, recuperation and boost, eAMT also features electric all-wheel drive. ZF software regulates the networking and coordination of the internal combustion engine, electric motor and automated transmission. • ZF ProAI: This is a processor developed specifically for automotive applications. We supply ZF ProAI as a system that can built into a vehicle, updated via the Cloud, and upgraded with additional functions throughout the lifetime of the vehicle. Series production of the new ZF ProAI system is scheduled for 2018. The key concept here is ‘automated operations’, based on the realisation that an electronic component capable of handling the stresses and strains found in passenger cars is also ideal for use in products in other industries. ZF ProAI will have the capability to understand in real time what is happening around a vehicle, precisely locate itself on an HD map and plan a safe path forward. The solution will meet automotive-grade standards to function when exposed to extreme temperatures, moisture and dust. • eSync Alliance: ZF has joined the eSync Alliance, a multi-vendor initiative for over-the-air (OTA) update and diagnostic data solutions that could potentially save the automotive industry billions of dollars each year. The alliance is based on eSync system, a platform combining both cloud and in-car components. The platform was originally developed by Excelfore to provide secure transactions with electronic end devices installed in vehicles. In addition, the system works as a shield against threats from outside the vehicle. It also provides a two-way communication enabling software and firmware updates over-
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the-air, and collection of real-time diagnostics and telematics data from end devices in the vehicle.
as customization for the Indian market is concerned, we already have a localized 9S1110 truck transmission and are manufacturing clutch systems in India. In addition, we will be launching nine-speed AMT for the Indian market. Apart from this, in 2017, we had also launched a localized electric park brake technology with our JV partner, Brakes India. We at ZF are learning to develop low-cost products to cater to the demands and needs of the Indian market. We are also localizing our business and strategy.
Q. What has been the customization carried out for the Indian automotive market?
Q. What are the focus areas of the Indian research and development activities?
In 2017, India was the fourth fastest growing economy in the world. The automotive industry, which is experiencing extremely rapid change, is playing a large part in this. It already contributes around 7% to the gross domestic product, and this figure is trending upwards. India’s government wants to both promote this development and ensure that it is sustainable. In doing so, it is confronted with two main problems: as people are increasingly drawn to the cities thanks to the industrial boom, air pollution there is extremely high. In addition, the number of victims of road accidents is extremely high. As a technology company, ZF is optimally positioned to help India overcome these challenges. The group has a portfolio of innovative and economical products. As far
ZF’s ability and courage to repeatedly create new groundbreaking products enables it to support its customers as they strive for uniqueness and technology leadership in their industries. Innovation and research and development are the growth pillars for ZF. The company annually invests more than 6% of its sales in research and development – ensuring continued success through the design and engineering of innovative technologies. Zukunft Ventures is the ZF corporate private equity unit focusing on investments in pioneering mobility technologies to master the challenges of tomorrows highly connected mobility. It is the mission of this ZF subsidiary, founded in 2016, to drive strategic change within the group by providing quick access to key technologies and thereby establish competences and knowledge required in this fast changing future.
Q. Given that the automotive industry in India is poised for further growth, how is the company gearing up to introduce new products and enhance capacities? The Indian automotive industry is set to undergo a huge transformation owing to BS-VI shift and electric vehicles. Com-
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plying with BS-VI emission norms by 2020 will help Indian companies to compete with global companies. ZF is one of the key global suppliers with economic strength and technological expertise to be at the helm of this change. Our transmission technology 9S1110 is already BS-VI compliant. We are engaging with our customers and working closely with OEMs to manufacture components customized for their products that comply with BS-VI norms. For local emissions-free transport vehicles, all-electric drives are the only option. In this regard, ZF supplies drives for passenger cars, trucks and buses as highly efficient system solutions, among them electric motors and power electronics. In order to make vehicles equipped with combustion engines considerably more fuel efficient, ZF is a pioneer in the field that continues to rely on modular plug-in systems for vehicle hybridization. This means the electric drive can handle average daily driving distances on its own. Furthermore, ZF is not only making its transmissions, steering systems, braking systems and actuators more efficient through electrification, it is also making preparations for implementing autonomous drive functions. ZF is using intelligent technologies to make products cost-effective and eco-friendly. E-mobility is also a significant part of ZF’s ‘Vision Zero’ – zero accidents and zero emissions.
Q. Has the company implemented Industry 4.0 in its operations? Digitalization is revolutionizing production and ushering in a new era – Industry 4.0. With the help of intelligent machines that communicate with each other and collaborate with us, we will become more efficient than ever. With its Openmatics telematics platform, ZF has already been actively involved in
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intelligent fleet management for several years. The platform has built-in Bluetooth smart technology and provides a continuous overview of trucks, agricultural machinery or freight of any kind. Using inexpensive Bluetooth tags, users can track a product’s location, ambient temperature, possible damaging impacts and more. ZF production sites engaged with the digital revolution some time ago. Take Saarbrücken, for example. In 2014, the plant launched a new milk-run system that delivers components for four-clutch modules to the final assembly line. Scanners capture the flow of materials from the warehouse to the assembly workstations in real time. The driver of the electric shuttle that regularly supplies the assembly line is kept updated by his mobile scanner’s display, which informs him of current material levels and any route changes required – to fetch more parts from the warehouse, for example. This has enabled the plant to significantly reduce inventory levels, as well as the number of deliveries. In India, the Brakes India plant, JV partner of ZF, implemented robot operations that has led to 200% increase in productivity. This system gives an option of running a third shift with minimum manpower deployment and helps reduce the capital expenditure for increasing capacity. The automated press lines with nine presses and endto-end automation includes feeding the sheet metal to palletizing the finished
components. Brakes India introduced robot automation in hazardous MIG welding operations for the fabrication of brake shoes. This has eliminated operator fatigue and has resulted in consistent output with superior quality. For electroplating and painting of components, automated transporters or automated conveyors are used instead of robots. Furthermore, the introduction of robot automation in assembly line which works in clean room atmosphere for Slip Control System (SCS) where robots are used for application of wet sealant in a contour and also for staking operation in multiple planes.
Q. What have been the company’s contributions to making automobiles safer, lighter and non-polluting? ZF has a unique position in the industry with its expertise and product portfolio to enable vehicles to see, think and act. The catchy phrase ‘See-Think-Act’ summarizes concisely the company’s leading theme. For example, ZF can interconnect cameras and sensor systems, such as radar or LIDAR, thus providing a 360-degree panoramic view (See). In addition, ZF develops, produces and connects the switching centres of the vehicle using a network of electronic control units (Think). And naturally, the company can connect mechatronic systems in the drive, chassis or steering system to create modern drive functions (Act). This makes vehicles not only safer, but improves their efficiency. Further, our ‘Vision Zero’ vehicle is not only paving the way toward zero accidents but also zero emissions and is aided in this process by an electric axle drive system with an output of 150 kilowatts that can power a mid-sized car comfortably and powerfully, thus making it eco-friendly.
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We always seek out new technologies and applications to provide tailor-made solutions to the customer : Rushil Shah Shavo Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a part of the Shavo Group with a standing and reputation spanning over five decades, is in the frontiers of niche high technologies cutting across diverse disciplines. The company represents some of the world leaders in their respective fields for technology solutions like static elimination, precision air movement, high quality instrumentation, high purity gas delivery, corrosive gas handling, energy absorption and so on. With a vast product portfolio, the company serves over a thousand customers from diverse key sectors including semiconductor, aerospace, defense, chemical, oil & gas, automobile and so on. In an interview with Mr. P.K. Balasubbramaniian, Mr. Rushil Shah, Managing Director, Shavo Technologies gives a vivid account of his company’s capabilities and commitments to give better value to the discerning customer by leveraging the technologies from the world over. Excerpts: problems. Our products and their applications find solutions in a diverse range of industries such as Semiconductor, Aerospace and Defense, Converting, Automotive, Chemical and many more.
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Mr. Rushil Shah, Managing Director, Shavo Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Q. From static elimination solutions to precision air moving products to instrumentation fittings and high purity gas delivery systems, you are dealing in a wide spectrum of products and technologies. What is the common thread in all these? Our endeavour has always been to work in niche high technology areas across industries where we can offer significant value for a variety of
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Our core selling concept, which we believe differentiates us, would have to be our deep application knowledge and command over the technologies we sell. For any solution oriented company, this is critical. We have gone from selling component to systems and solutions and turnkey capability in an effort to keep offering better value by leveraging the technologies we provide.
Q. Across the board, which are the technologies you would call as cutting edge? All our Principals have specific technologies that would be classified ‘cutting edge’ considering that almost all our principals are world leaders in their fields. For Static Elimination, we have ‘cutting edge’ integrated power supply ionising bars with full feedback control (
a first in the industry), for Gas Delivery, we have some of the most sophisticated fully automated systems capable of dealing with the most dangerous gases , we offer from HORIBA a multi gas , multi range Mass Flow controller again a first in the industry and many more such products across our range.
Q. Your principals, Gast has been a leader in air moving products. What are the technological innovations they have displayed in recent years? Our journey of working with High Technology Industries has started with Gast which today remains one of the world leaders in Air Motors and Fractional horsepower. Over the years, we have released many new pumps that have extended typical service life to new frontiers especially with the new rocking piston technology pioneered by Gast. Our latest 87 R series offers industry leading pressure performance at lowest noise levels.
Q. What’s the challenge in designing and offering high pressure regulators for corrosive
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fluids? Which are the industries that benefit from these?
and general manufacturing.
Corrosive gases are used in a wide range of industries from Chemical, Tooling and the new areas of Nanotechnology, Photovoltaics, etc. Handling corrosive gases requires deep application knowledge, understanding of the materials to be used especially soft goods. Many corrosive gases are also liquefied which need special considerations, from heating to weight measurement, etc.
Q. What’s the significance of ultra high purity gas delivery systems and what are their applications in Indian industry?
Q. What’s the level of awareness of the ill-effects of static electricity in the industry and the need for neutralization? I can say that the awareness on the causes and cures for static electricity are low in industry but steadily growing. A lot of problems of contamination, material misbehavior, etc., are often attributed to other causes when they really are static related issues. We continue to publish articles and bring awareness to the industry by working with a number of industrial associations.
Q. What’s special about the instrumentation valves you offer to say petrochemical industries? Do they require any approvals here from labs like NABL or FCRI? The valves and regulators we supply to the Chemical Industry in general have a wide range of certifications. For valves, we have course type approvals
High quality instrumentation valves from various third parties like Llyod’s, TUV, DNV, etc. and the products meet all industrial standards and wherever required such as ASTM F-1387, for Oil & Gas , ECR 110 for Automotive NACE, for Sour Service and many more. In fact our Tescom vaporizing regulators, in addition to having ATEX Approval, is the first such unit to have PESO / CCOE Approval from Nagpur.
Q. Which are the applications where energy absorption is crucial – I mean where you recommend your Enidine products? Generally of course ‘Energy Absorption’ has applications wherever we need to decelerate motion, in the Industrial space. Factory Automation especially with Pneumatics is the key application, but we also find safety applications such as end stops for large cranes like those found in steel and ports as an important area. Lately our focus has been vibration isolation with special attention to strategic electronics in the Defense Sector which has some of the most stringent requirements for G force transmissibility.
I believe the growth areas in the Fluid Control Industry lie in Semiconductor manufacturing and Photovoltaics which demand ultra high purity gas delivery systems. Equipment to service these industries is typically made to the exacting specifications of the SEMI code which controls all processes from raw material to manufacturing, testing and even packaging. The surface finish and cleanliness requirements for these industries are extremely demanding often requiring products to be assembled in Class 100 environments.
Q. If you take one industry, for instance, you must be offering several products from your basket. As a test case, which are the products you offer to the automotive industry? Our supplies to the Automotive Industry almost cover the entire breath of our product lines e.g. all engine testing for the now EURO IV and Euro VI norms use our Tescom Central Gas Supply Systems for calibration gases. We supply Gast Air Motors almost extensively to all automotive paint kitchens. You will
Q. Where do your fluid control products go?
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Our Fluid Control products once again find applications in a very diverse range of industries, but the main would have to be Oil & Gas, Chemical, Analytical
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Static measurement for effective static neutralization find our Enidine shock absorbers at the end of travel on many assembly lines. Our Meech Jet Stream Ionizing Systems clean & neutralize car bodies and plastic parts prior to painting and our other Fluid Control products find extensive applications in the CNG space and the automotive testing area such as car air bag testing for example.
Q. What must be the head count of your customers today? Can you mention some prominent ones? We are fortunate to be working with some of India’s Top Companies such as Reliance, Tata’s, Biocon, GE, Department of Space, Ministry of Defense and many more. I believe we have in excess of 1000 live accounts.
Q. These products are highly service-oriented. What’s your service set-up? Our service set-up / service team has
High pressure regulators been growing from strength to strength. We have full service capability at our Pune office and are in the process of building a world class center in our Bangalore Factory. Our service support is a key pillar of the value we provide.
Q. How wide is the technology gap that you find in India as a provider of overseas products and technologies? Being in niche areas, I find the technology gap to be considerable but I believe this is largely related to fewer players in this kind of area. But as we all know over the last decade, the technology gap has been fast shrinking and will continue to do so as we see more FDI in Indian Industry.
Q. Addition of any more agency lines in the anvil?
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We have generally been extremely selective and have refrained from having a long line card, preferring a deeper involvement with our current partners to fully exploit their potential, but we have recently signed with Horiba to introduce flow control solutions and
we would probably close with 2 more agencies in the Fluid Control area over the course of the next year.
Q. What’s your greatest contribution to Indian industry? It would not be correct to say that I have made a contribution to indian industry but the Shavo Group started by my Father, Mr. H.K. Shah is widely recognized as the Indian pioneer in Industrial Pneumatics and we can safely say that we continue to provide new solutions and contribute to the growth of our customers.
Q. What are the challenges ahead for you? The economic situation continues to remain strained and we, as an importer, remain under pressure due to exchange rate fluctuations. Also as we offer customized solutions, it is a constant challenge to seek out new areas and new applications to provide our solutions.
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Superslides : The heritage of excellence
Mr. Dilip Zaveri -Director, Superslides & Ballscrews Co India Pvt. Ltd
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stablished in the year 1999, Superslides & Ballscrews Co India Pvt Ltd is a prominent supplier, channel partner and sole authorized distributor of various critical and advanced engineering components such as linear guideways, ball screws, linear bearings and many more. We aim to supply world-class products and service at a fair price. Over more than a decade, Superslides has gained an excellent reputation for our high quality products, competitive pricing, on time delivery and dedicated sales and after sales support to all our customers. We started this company with a few clients
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and now we have worked with more than 1000+ customers. We at Superslides have a simple approach with respect to our customers – Customer is King and he always comes first. We at Superslides have ensured that everyone within the team is dedicated to this mindset. The machine tool industry is in its nascent stage and our geography has a long way to go in terms of growth and development. We firmly believe that with a good product and dedicated after sales service we will capture the Indian and overseas market as well. For more information Web:www.superslides.in
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Welding & The Automobile Sector By Aniruddha R. Vilekar, Head-Marketing, Ador Welding Ltd.
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he Automotive Industry is one of the largest in India and accounts for 7.1 per cent of the Indian GDP. At around USD 93 billion. It amounts to approx. 30% of the turnover of the manufacturing sector and is
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a very important component of India’s growth story. India manufactured more than 25 million automobiles in FY17 and is a prominent auto exporter with strong export growth expectations for the near future. Around Rs.47,000 crores have been pumped into the auto industry in the last one year alone and that is nearly a third of the current Indian automotive market. Car makers, both domestic and foreign, have lined up investments to a tune of almost $10 billion or nearly Rs. 60,000 crores over the next few years. Several initiatives by the Government of India and the major automobile players in the Indian market are expected to make India a leader in the two and four-wheeler market in the world by 2020. The Government plans to promote eco-friendly cars in the country i.e. CNG based vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle and made mandatory of 5 per cent ethanol blending in petrol.
solutions through a wide range of Welding consumables, Welding equipment, Welding Automation, Plasma and Gas CNC based cutting systems encompassing most of these processes:
Auto-Exhaust Applications
Welding Automation
The use of stainless steels in automobiles started when automobiles came to be equipped with 3-way catalytic converters to meet intensifying regulations over exhaust gas emissions. The requirement to have longer service life accelerated the switchover from hot dip aluminized carbon steel to stainless steel in this application. Today, stainless steel is used in almost all exhaust system parts from the cylinder head gasket to the tail pipe. The consumption of stainless steel in the exhaust system per passenger car varies from model to model but averages about 15kg per car. The stainless-steel consumption is expected to increase in the exhaust system of diesel-powered automobiles, mainly trucks, to meet the growing social demand for stricter exhaust gas emission regulations.
Reductions in the workforce over the last several years have left the industry with fewer employees to monitor welding operations and the overall shortage of skilled welders has compounded the challenge. Whereas 10 years ago a large automotive supplier may have had one welding technician for 20 robots, today that ratio has increased to as few as one welding technician for every 50 robots – or more. The most commonly used welding methods for automotive applications are resistance spot welding, resistance seam welding, metal inert gas (GMAW) welding, tungsten inert gas (GTAW) welding as also laser beam welding (LBW), friction welding (FW), and plasma arc welding (PAW). Ador Welding Offers a plethora of
Stabilized ferritic stainless steels represent the best cost / benefit solution for exhaust system components: it gives designers optimal combinations that work both in elevated temperatures and complex corrosive environments. The exhaust system components are manifold, close coupled and underbody catalytic converters, flexible bellow, muffler, resonator, connecting pipes, flanges, and tailpipe. The part of the exhaust system containing the manifold, converter and the flex joint is named as hot end since this part of the system is relatively hot due to the hot exhaust gas passing through these components. The part consists of intermediate pipe, resonator and the muffler is named as cold end since the gas tends to cool
TNC 640 – The new High-End Control for Milling and Turning Operations The new TNC 640: for the first time, milling and turning are combined in one TNC. Now users can switch as desired between milling and turning—within the same NC program. Switchover is independent of the machine kinematics. It automatically takes the respective operating mode into account and without any additional action.This new simplicity is complemented by dialog-guided plain language programming, the optimized user interface, powerful programming aids as well as comprehensive cycle packets taken from amply field-proven HEIDENHAIN controls into the new TNC 640.
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Axle Welding Automation setup from ADOR
down from the exit of the flex tube. The temperature of the hot end of the gasoline operated vehicle can be as high as 1050°C while the highest temperature of the cold end is about 650°C. There are benefits of Nb regarding oxidation resistance at high temperatures. It has been demonstrated that Nb containing ferritic grades have better high temperature performance when compared to Ti single-stabilized or austenitic grades. This is because Nb forms a thin, homogeneous and adherent oxide layer in the surface of the steel, avoiding spalling and re-oxidation of the material during the exhaust system thermal
cycling (the typical on/off operation of the car’s engine). It also results in lower loss of material which can be translated into higher life cycles of the component, meaning a longer life, reduced frequency of replacement and long term cost savings. Study on metal loss of different stainless steels at 950°C shows that with increase in Nb content, higher temperature oxidation resistance improves as Nb forms less porous and more adherent oxides which results in less spalling and less re-oxidation.
ADOR offers comprehensive solutions for Automotive applications:
Resistance Spot Welders from the ADOR stable
Solid wire for GMAW welding: Non-copper coated Mig wire - Automig70S6 N: • Non-copper coated (Copper free) Mig wire. Gives excellent welding characteristics. • Better welding speed. • Lower spatter.
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• Superior wire of unique chemistry stabilized with Nb. • Minimizes the consumption of nozzles and avoids the excess of projections
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shielding gases 98Ar+2O2 and 1-5CO2 mixed with Ar.
Autoweld 400:
Miginox MC 409:
• Ferritic Stainless Steel solid wire. • High corrosion and heat resistance. • Suitable for joining and cladding of typical 17% Cr steels. • Best suited for ferritic martensitic chrome steels.
• Ti stabilized metal cored wire that gives minimal / no slag. • Operates at higher current densities. • High deposition rate gives very good productivity.
Metal cored wire: Metal cored wires
GMAW & Metal-cored wires from ADOR during welding. • Best welding performance with
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bridging ability. The above point is best illustrated in the graph below.
offer higher productivity in terms of higher welding current densities and hence higher welding speeds. They give much higher range of welding parameters to weld without the danger of burn through. The above come with an additional advantage of better root gap
Both the solid and metal cored wires are supplied in layer wound condition in plastic spools with 12.5 / 15 kg wire per spool. ADOR evolves continually to meet the latest needs of the industry in its relentless pursuit of excellence.
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HEIDENHAIN Encoders for industrial robots Significant accuracy improvement at the tool center point Speed, power and durability are key characteristics of industrial robots. These robots are typically used in applications such as welding or in lifting heavy components for vehicle assembly. Yet despite advanced calibration methods, the position accuracy of industrial robots has been inadequate for certain tasks. This is now changing thanks in part to highly accurate, output-side encoders from HEIDENHAIN and AMO.
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he main driver behind this development has been the aerospace industry because it must perform highly accurate machining operations on very large components. Machine tools would achieve the required level of accuracy with ease but are either too inflexible or too expensive as special-purpose machines for the job sites and working spaces involved. A robot, however, can easily reach any position on a very large component, such as the fuselage of an aircraft, and can perform tasks on it such as drilling and milling. Accuracy is impaired by many factors For these kinds of applications, however, the tool center point (i.e., the tool at the end of the robot’s arm) must be positioned and guided with sufficient accuracy. This is where the classic industrial robot runs up against its limits.
Deviations result from a variety of factors: • In order to achieve the desired level of maneuverability, robots with serial kinematics are required, such as articulated robots with six axes. • Each one of these axes is driven by a servo motor with a gear train. Zero position error, backlash, and joint elasticities are the main sources of inaccuracy. • Applied forces and dynamic effects during the machining process affect the rigidity of the robot’s mechanics and negatively influence the absolute position accuracy. Thanks to advanced calibration methods, it is already possible to move a tool center point to a certain position
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Figure 1: Classic HEIDENHAIN rotary encoder for motor feedback repeatedly to within several hundredths of a millimeter. Depending on the manufacturer, the repeatability of articulated robots as per ISO 9283 is ±0.1 mm or better. However, when compared with repeatability, the absolute position accuracy that can be achieved within the robot’s coordinate system is worse by a factor of ten. Depending on their design, maximum range, and maximum load capacity, articulated robots currently achieve an absolute position accuracy of ±1 mm. This is insufficient for meeting the accuracy requirements of industries such as the aerospace sector. Yet robot manufacturers have been responding to this problem.
Step 1: Highly dynamic motor control Classic rotary encoders continue to provide the servo motor feedback at the robot’s axes. Because servo motors require high control dynamics, the robust inductive rotary encoders from HEIDENHAIN, such as those of the ECI 1100 and 1300 series, or multiturn models of the
EQI 110 and 1300 series, are ideal for this type of application. These encoders deliver high control quality and system accuracy, and they are resistant to strong vibrations. Since these encoders feature a purely serial EnDat interface, even applications exposed to strong electromagnetic interference do not impair data transfer quality or safety. These inductive rotary encoders support safety integrity level SIL 2, category 3 PL d. They can even attain SIL 3, or category 4 PL e, if additional measures are taken on the control. These encoders also provided the added safety advantage of mechanical fault exclusion against the loosening of the shaft and stator connection. With this safety package, these inductive rotary encoders can also be used in systems designed for human-robot collaboration.
Step 2: Secondary encoders for highly accurate position measurement Robotics manufacturers can significantly improve the absolute position accuracy of their robots by using additional,
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Table 1: Comparison of the most important specifications for typical secondary encoders
Figure 2: Improvement of the absolute position accuracy through the use of so-called secondary encoders on every axis high-accuracy angle encoders or rotary encoders at every robot axis. These socalled secondary encoders, which are mounted after each gear train, capture the actual position of every robot joint. This allows the encoders to account for zero position error and backlash. The retroactive forces on each axis resulting from the machining task are measured as well. All of this results in a 70 to 80 percent improvement of the absolute position accuracy at the tool center point. Modular angle encoders, such as the HEIDENHAIN ECA 4000 with optical scanning, the HEIDENHAIN ECI 4000 rotary encoder with inductive scanning, and the AMO WMR angle encoder, are well-suited for these applications. Thanks to their modular design with a scale drum or scale tape and a separate scanning unit, these encoders are well suited for large hollow-shaft diameters and for the challenging installation requirements often encountered in robots due to space constraints. The signal quality of these secondary encoders is
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Scanning principle
Absolute, Optical
Absolute, Inductive
Incremental, inductive
Inside diameter
70 mm to 512 mm
90 mm / 180 mm 60 mm to 10 000 mm
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considerably better than that of the rotary encoders on the servo motor, meaning that the returned position values are significantly more accurate even for highly dynamic movements.
Step 3: Accurate position measurement for movable robots In order to reach all of the machining positions on very large or long components, such as an aircraft fuselage or for manufacturing large composite fiber components, robots can be moved along the length of the component on linear axes. For the highly accurate positioning of robots with a linear drive, enclosed linear encoders from HEIDENHAIN are available in lengths of up to 30 m. Position measurement from a linear encoder compensates for thermal errors and other factors that influence the
Fig. 4 : HEIDENHAIN linear encoders
feed mechanisms. These factors cannot be captured by means of conventional position detection methods based on the pitch of the recirculating ball screw and the angular position of the rotary encoder on the motor.
Conclusion: Highly-accurate position measurement improves accuracy at the tool center point The use of secondary encoders on all of a robot’s axes, as well as the use of linear encoders for positioning the robot relative to the workpiece, enables a level of accuracy at the tool center point that allows appropriately equipped industrial robots to perform positionally accurate machining and handling tasks on components. Angle and linear encoders from HEIDENHAIN and AMO offer not only the required system accuracy but also the necessary flexibility for installation in complex and compact robot mechanisms. The suitability of these encoders for safety-related applications also makes it possible to implement human-robot collaboration systems.
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Rollon & Universal Robots together at Motek, with a new Seventh Axis suitable for cobot
The Group based in Vimercate (Italy) has developed a solution capable of extending the range of action of the collaborative robots produced by the Danish multinational, further improving their performance and retaining their easy-to-use features for small and medium businesses
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he system is easy to install and can be programmed using a Universal Robots tablet Simple, immediate and with an even broader range. This is the new solution that Rollon and Universal Robots presented at the Motek in Stuttgart: the Group based in Vimercate specializing in solutions for linear motion has in fact developed a demo for a seventh axis designed specifically for the cobots of the leading Danish company in the collaborative robots sector. The aim? To increase the range of action, further improving the performance
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of UR robots in automated processes in various sectors without sacrificing ease of use. This is a feature that has made the Universal Robots solution a reference point for small and medium businesses venturing into the world of robotics. There are various applications, from industrial machine feeding to assembly, pick and place and palletizing in which an axis can make all the difference, increasing the range of action of UR cobots. An improvement which will be even easier: simple and quick to assemble and start up, the new “Seventh
Axis� from Rollon can be programmed using the Universal Robots tablet. The frame is made up of anodized aluminum profiles that offer considerable benefits in terms of weight, transportability and modularity, while maintaining a high degree of stiffness. These are characteristics that the research and development team of Rollon has enhanced by developing a solution capable of operating in vertical and horizontal applications. The Seventh Axis, fitted with ball recirculating linear guides and belt drive, enables the robots of Universal Robots
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Rollon is a global provider of linear motion solutions for several industrial sectors, such as: industrial machines, railway, automation, packaging and logistics, aerospace.
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to move at a speed of 1 m/s with an acceleration of 1.2 m/s and a repeatability of ± 0.05 mm. The demo of the new “Seventh Axis” has debuted in Stuttgart at the Rollon Stand. More in detail, a Sev 220-1 moved a UR10, the largest in the range of cobots from Universal Robots, which can move loads of up to 10 kilos. And the UR3 and UR5? These didn’t be on display in Germany, but Rollon has also given them some thought with two further versions of its Seventh Axis, the Sev 160-1 and Sev 130-1 respectively: a modularity that enables everyone to choose the turnkey solution most suitable for their needs. A commitment that bears witness to Rollon’s desire to keep growing in the robotics sector and also
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by cooperation with innovative players looking to the future such as Universal Robots.
About Rollon Rollon Group has its headquarters in Vimercate (MB), and offices in Germany, France, the United States, China, India, and Japan. It produces linear and telescopic guides and actuators for many sectors, such as railway, aeronautical, logistics, packaging, machine tools, and medical. Numerous end markets and a vast clientele are Rollon’s strong points. The company is known for high quality standards in its products, pre-sales support and a high level of product customization. All these characteristics have made it a leader outside of Italy, where
85% of production is sold. Thanks to its growth strategy in recent years, the Italian company has established itself as a provider of increasingly complex solutions for linear handling, thus reinforcing its position in the sectors of automation and robotics.
For more information: Rollon India Pvt. Ltd. 1st floor, Regus Gem Business Centre 26/1 Hosur road, Bommanahalli Bangalore 560068, India Tel: +91 80 67027066 Fax: +91 80 67027004 E-mail:info@rollonindia.in Web:www.rollonindia.in
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New Development in Hard Chrome Replacement : HVAF Flash Carbide Coating BACKGROUND • Traditional hard chrome plating produces Hexavalent chrome as effluent which is a known carcinogen. The process also produces large volumes of Toxic Waste. • The HVAF (High velocity Air Fuel) spray coating technology for deposition of high-quality carbide coatings developed by Kermetico, USA and Spraymet to replace hard chrome plating in critical engineering wear applications is a very important process breakthrough towards eliminating carcinogenic hexavalent chrome from shop floor. • The concept of “Flash Carbide” coating is developed, targeting deposition of high-quality coatings at low cost, duly meeting traditional chrome plating cost by reduction of coating thickness and elimination of the need for dimensional grinding in the process.
into the air as fine mist. • Hexavalent chrome is a known carcinogen. • The process produces large volumes of toxic waste. • EPA and OSHA have mandated more stringent stack emission levels and lowering of permissible exposure limits for workers. • This results in increased costs and business risks.
Breakthrough in Results :
Kermetico HVAF process: How and Why Combustion Breakthrough • Ability to use heating in long/ slowgas combustion chambers • long time for “soft” heating of spray powder • High pressure in the chamber =Better heat Transfer • Result: High energy efficiency leading to higher spray rates
ISSUES WITH HARD CHROME PLATING
Particles Velocity Breakthrough
• The process produces large amounts of hydrogen gas in the gas bubbles burst throwing hexavalent chrome solution
• Kermetico HVAF: 1200-1800 mts/sec • There is practically no restriction on the nozzle length thus and flame
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velocity • Higher acceleration of spray particles • Higher and Uniform acceleration means uniform coating structure and properties
WC-10Co-4Cr Flash coating by HVAF A superior quality and performance of carbide Coatings deposited with HVAF has has been proven by multiple R&D and industrial applications. Cavitation resistance of Wc-10Co-4Cr of JP 5000 HVOF and Kermetico HVAF Coatings
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CPRI, Bangalore (India):
Micro porosity max 1 % (No through passage) Hard Chrome Plating Microcracks
Kermetico HVAF Wc-10Co-4Cr Coatings are: • Harder (related to cohesion strength) • More Ductile (related to Co-matrix properties) • More resistant to cavitation, erosion and abrasive wear
HVAF FLASH CARIDE COATING: 25 µm (0.0010“) thickness as sprayed
Comparison of Hard Chrome Plating to HVAF Flash Carbide Process • Dimension-grind the part to lowest
After 150 Hours salt spray test (no corrosion)
After 150 Hours salt spray test (80% corrosion)
tolerance, Ra 0.5 micron • One pre-heating/cleaning pass with the gun flame • Pass(es) of coating, HVAF fine/dense WC-10Co-4Cr powder • (30 micron) • Polish surface to needed roughness
Flash Carbide: Salt Spray Corrosion Test
(remaining 22-25 micron of coating) • Total cost of coating to 38 mm OD x 300 mm L rod, Ra 0.2 mm finish: <15 USD
Some Applications : Gas Compressor Piston Rod HVAF coated and super finished to 0.05 Ra
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Earlier the rod was induction hardened
Hydraulic cylinder: Biggest Single Application for Hard Chrome Replacement alternative by HVAF
native to Hard Chrome Electroplating
This hydraulic cylinder rod with a diameter of 700mm and a length of 1,700mm is coated with WcCoCr by HVAF process and chrome plated
CYLINDER BORE APPLICATIONS Flash Carbide as Economic Alter-
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Hard Chrome Plating
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Hexavalent chrome ( carcinogenic) Difficult to control
No pollution except overspray dust (only need dust collector)
Most of Industrial Hard chrome is now replaced by HVAF in the following applications : Hydraulic piston rods, Steel mill rolls, Corrugated rolls ,Ball valves ball and seat, plug valve , gate valve, pump plungers, etc.
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• The HVAF Flash Carbide coating technology is based on the similar to Flash Chrome principles: • a) The coating thickness is comparable to tolerances for the final Coated part (i.e., 20-25 micron) • b) The coating roughness is low – “ground-like” Ra 1.5-1.7 micron • c) Such coating does not require dimensional grinding • d) Polishing to Ra 0.2-0.3 micron removes only about 5 micron of “assprayed” thickness The final cost of Flash Carbide is 1/10 of conventional WC-coating
PROCESS BENEFITS: Comparison of Chrome Plating vs. HVAF FLASH carbide
Chrome Plating. Herewith, in many industrial applications it is reasonable to sacrifice some quality to achieve higher DE and correspondingly lower cost with HVAF, still meeting the specified coating quality requirements. • A line of AK HVAF guns of different power is created to address the variety of industrial applications with the best efficiency. The hardware allows operation in different modes to balance the coating quality and cost. • The HVAF FLASH carbide coatings are developed to meet existing Chrome plating application requirements, while depositing lower cost coatings utilizing high spray rates and lower thickness. And most importantly doing away with hexavalent chrome all together. A major step toward “GREENER coatings”
Authors :
Dr. Andrew Verstak, President. Vermetico Inc., USA
SUMMARY • Multiple data confirmed improved quality of HVAF-sprayed FLASH Carbide coatings as compared to Hard
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Mr. P T Bindagi - Technical Director Spraymet Surface Technologies Pvt Ltd., Bangalore
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“GEISSEL – CABLE GLANDS AND MORE…..”
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eissel India, started in 1994, as a turned parts manufacturer, branched out into cable glands and electrical wiring accessories from 2009, to serve the vast and yet fully untapped Indian market. In just 8 years and over 100+ satisfied customers, it has earned a name for itself among the users of its products, some of them being large International Companies. The sections of industry served by Geissel India are aerospace, automation & robotics, power, hydraulics, material handling, and pneumatics, to name just a few. Ably assisted by its R & D centre at its mother plant in Germany, Geissel is first in manufacturing the IP 68 Double Compression gland for armoured cables in India. Besides this, it has diverse products like standard IP 68 & 69, multisealing cable glands, plugs, reducers, enlargements, lock nuts, conduits, etc., made in brass, polyamide & stainless steel S.S 303 (1.4305), S.S
316 Ti (1.4571), and all according to ROHS standards. Geissel India is now compliant with the latest standards of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & OHSAS 18001:2007, thus totally committing itself to Quality Management Systems, Environment and Health & Safety. From using recycled water, to harnessing its self-produced solar energy for 100% of its own consumption at its German plant, the Group is committed to protect natural resources and implementing sustainability for this generation and the ones to come.
For more information: Email: info@geissel-india.com
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Avians High Speed Doors, best suited for Industrial Applications
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esigned and manufactured â&#x20AC;&#x153;High Speed Doorsâ&#x20AC;? by Avians Innovations Technology are robust, quick and fully secured doors in operations, best suited for Various Industrial Applications. These doors are manufactured as per European standard and are CE certified. Avians doors are characterized by their high-quality components and well-conceived design. Avians high speed roll up doors curtain are made of high tear tensile strength German PVC material which gives strength to doors in frequent operations & controlling environment conditions inside the factory. The door curtain rolls up quickly on the shaft which is directly connected to the high performance German make drive with intelligent control system. High speed roll up doors improves the flow of traffic through busy doorways. Variety of High Speed doors are available for suiting applications like
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Food industries, Pharma Industries, Cold Storage, Chemical plant & all other Manufacturing Industries High speed Doors are available in different types like Plain, Modular, self repairable etc. with vision panel & fully transparent curtain. Unlike traditional rapid doors, Anticrash roll-up door have the ability to withstand impacts and it has spontaneous inserts right back into their tracks. This is a huge benefit in warehouse & logistics applications. Clean room doors can maintain the hygiene and optimizes your clean room operation. Pressure levels are kept stable, air leakage is minimized and the exchange of contaminants and airborne particles is significantly limited.
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Contour Milling : Mastering Chamfers on Larger Gears Chamfer Contour Milling offers producers of larger, ‘truck-size’ gears a flexible, easy and economical process for their increasingly important chamfer/deburr operations
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Gottfried Klein -Director of Product Management Hobbing, Chamfering and Shaving Gleason Corporation
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hile chamfering gets increased focus with automotive-size gears, effective solutions for larger, ‘truck-size’ gears are becoming nearly as important – and more readily available. The new continuous ‘fly cutting’ process offers significant advantages for improving chamfering flexibility as well as reducing machine and tooling costs as compared to chamfering on a dedicated, stand-alone machine. The continuous fly cutting process, called Chamfer Contour Milling, generates a chamfer along the gear edge contour by synchronizing fly cutter and workpiece rotation such that the fly cutter – generally a star-shaped body with 2-4 standard, replaceable indexable carbide inserts – contour mills the chamfer with the desired characteristics. The Chamfer Contour Milling process is similar
to hobbing in that it is continuously indexing and creates a cutter path that envelopes the tooth geometry from the outside of the part in. All six axes in the chamfer unit are used during generation of the tool path, and the tool seeks to use the straight side of the indexable blades to optimize the process. The result is a faceted chamfer finish, similar to the finish after a hobbing process. Since each edge of the tooth is done separately and the chamfer size and angle depends on machine movements and not on the tool design, the process is quite universal. It can, with only a few set of indexable carbide inserts, cover parts ranging from module 2.5 mm to the maximum machine capacity of module 8 mm. The process enables just a relatively few different standard insert blade sets to accommodate a wide range of gear sizes, geometries and
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the root diameter of the gear and the shaft itself.
Genesis 400HCD Hobbing and Chamfer Contour Milling Machine
Fly cutter with indexable carbide inserts for economical chamfering. chamfer requirements. Due to the size of the cutter some clearance below the root diameter is necessary to avoid collision. This requested clearance depends on chamfer angle, root chamfer requirements and tool diameter. Therefore best results with this chamfer contour milling process can be expected with disc type parts or shaft type parts with some distance between
While fly cutter chamfering has long been successfully employed on bevel gear cutting machines, it has just been adapted for the first time as a viable chamfering process for cylindrical gears on Gleason’s new Genesis 400HCD Hobbing Machine, designed for workpieces up to 400 mm outside diameter and module 8 mm. The optional Chamfer Contour Milling station, positioned at 90 degrees to the main hobbing work area, allows parallel hobbing and chamfering processes to increase productivity. A four-station ring loader transfers workpieces between the machine’s central worktable and the chamfering/deburring station, which is equipped with the aforementioned fly cutter. The new software interface allows an easy and fast learning experience for smooth set
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Gleason hobbing machines are available with application – from small pinions produced with the shortest possible cycle times, through automotive-type gears and shafts, up to trucksize gears and job shop applications up and operation. While available for wet cutting, the 400HCD is also optimized for dry hobbing and chamfering. A machine bed with steep angles and large openings directs hot chips away from machine components. Additionally, hob head and workpiece spindle speeds can accommodate the latest tool materials like G50 or even G90 with AlCroNite® Pro coatings for high performance cutting. Designing the machine for dry hobbing also enables the chamfer process to run dry without limits. Chamfer Contour Milling is a process where flexibility, low tool cost and high tool life match perfectly with dry cutting.
Summary : It’s fortunate that, today, manufacturers now have a variety of integrated and automated chamfer/ deburr options available, whether the well-provenchamfer rolling process, or these newest Chamfer Hobbing and Chamfer Contour Milling processes. Better yet, Gleason hobbing machines are available with application – from small pinions produced with the shortest possible cycle times, through automotive-type gears and shafts, up to truck-size gears and job shop applications. These are complete solutions as well, including machine, tooling and application expertise.
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Technology innovation for manufacturing Technology innovation is the key enabler for manufacturing setups for digitizing their lines and machines and experience a connected shop floor
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echnology is evolving and the rate at which it is advancing is far more rapid as compared to a few years back. Like consumer segment, manufacturing and automation too are experiencing technology evolutions at various levels such as machines, lines, factories, plants and IT infrastructure. Automation and robotic applications in manufacturing is not new, with factories successfully adopting automation and robotics to help them improve productivity, accuracy, precision and meet increasing consumer demands. However, today it is not about further increasing automation, but about optimizing and digitizing existing operations to stay globally competitive, optimize operations, improve efficiencies and reduce costs. Technology innovation is the key enabler for manufacturing setups for digitizing their lines and machines and experience a connected shop floor.
Next generation automation solutions: A game changer
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Manufacturing setups are turning towards advanced automation concepts for digitizing operations. In this journey, they are exploring some innovations such as remote monitoring, asset performance monitoring, digital twin, predictive maintenance, energy monitoring, process data acquisition, analytics and edge computing. Some are even adopting innovations in product transport mechanisms and turning towards next generation intelligent transport systems over conventional conveyor systems used for product transport. With adoption of next generation automation solutions, even existing factories and installations are becoming smart. These digitized, smart, connected factories are generating immense data.
This data is converted to information by various advanced automation solutions, helping factories to optimize operations, reduce wastage and losses and improve productivity, efficiency and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Digitization thus, helps Greenfield as well as brownfield factories benefit from higher production uptime, improved efficiency, profitability and a seamless horizontal and vertical connectivity. With digitization, management is able to seamlessly connect to their shop floors from anywhere across the globe availing extensive trends and reports in real-time. This makes it easier for them to take corrective actions, thus, avoiding wastage and losses.
Next generation intelligent transport systems The growing market demand is continuously driving a proliferation of new products and hence new packaging formats tailored to complex preferences from retailers, distributors and consumers. Current machine designs are unable to fulfill these demands. However, in order to fulfill this demand- supply ratio, machine builders are turning to efficient industrial transport technology over conventional transport and conveyor systems. This technology helps in product transport as well as is able to handle delicate products efficiently. This technology is appropriate for packaging, pharmaceutical, medical, automotive, where profitability is heavily influenced by the performance of the production lines. Versatile next generation industrial transport system is the answer to market demands to achieve the increased demand effectively and efficiently. This track system is used in the sys-
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tem making production more efficient, simultaneously improving product quality. This helps in making the production and packaging lines economical and effective at any volume from mass production down to batch size one. Products can be transported flexibly and independently and then grouped together at a station to be processed as a batch. Overall, the production process can be accelerated by up to 50% for a significant boost in productivity. B&Rs next generation transport system ACOPOStrak boosts the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), multiplies return on investment (ROI) and accelerates the time to market (TTM).
Predictive maintenance for effective asset performance management Predictive maintenance is vital in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next generation factories where
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everyone is looking at optimizing processes, reducing unplanned downtimes and losses. It is opening new doors in terms of accuracy and efficiency for companies. Any machine failure in between production can drastically dampen productivity and profitability. Factory owners cannot afford any unplanned breakdown nor can they waste time in troubleshooting faults. In such cases, condition monitoring not only allow determining areas for improvement, but also helps manufacturers to identify potential problems and take necessary actions before failures occur. Condition based monitoring can detect even the smallest impending failures early enough avoiding unplanned machine downtime, which saves cost and time. It is one of the efficient and reliable solutions to keep machines and lines up and running. Nevertheless, with benefits necessar-
ily come substantial challenges. Connected shop floor in the smart factory daily generate and exchange huge amount of data, which is expected to further grow in future. Safe and secure transfer of data is a major concern for OEMs. Sustainability of controls and sensors in harsh environment is one of the challenge factories face while implementing condition monitoring. With the right tools and strategy, there are ways to overcome these challenges. With digitization, maintenance teams can use predictive maintenance to monitor assets and its efficient functioning. Continuous condition monitoring increases quality of products and availability of machines and factories, while at the same time reducing maintenance costs.
Open source, simplifying connectivity Factory operators, over the years,
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were vendor locked and were forced to use connectivity solutions offered and promoted by automation vendors. The proprietary nature of most of the available connectivity solutions was a major deterrent in seamless data exchange. This has led to factories increasingly turn to open source solutions for seamless connectivity. OPC UA (Unified Architecture), MQTT and AMQP are a few protocols enabling factories with vertical connectivity. The open source nature helps them to be adopted by any vendor. Even cloud platforms are using these protocols as a default for exchanging data with factories. This makes it easier for factories to move data from machines to IT or to cloud without protocol converters and additional gateways. This drastically reduces the infrastructure cost for factories. As long as machines in a factory continue to operate as relatively self-contained units â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sending and receiving isolated diagnostic data and commands â&#x20AC;&#x201C; OPC UA will continue to be an excellent choice for M2M communication. In addition, OPC UA provides all the necessary security mechanism needed for IT systems and
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cloud connectivity.
IT meets automation OPC UA is already providing factories with horizontal or machine-to-machine and vertical connectivity. With OPC UA extending its reach to line automation, there will be some dramatic changes to the structure of machinery and equipment. Traditional factory-level fieldbus systems will no longer be needed. The
combination of open source OPC UA TSN and POWERLINK will cover the full range of communication in industrial production.
A step towards digital manufacturing with B&R Industry understands the value and the potential of digital transformation, which has opened the door for significant step change improvements. The companies who seize this initiative can give themselves a sustainable competitive advantage; operate with greater agility, cost-efficiency, and control; and ultimately provide better care for patients. B&R is a global automation provider with groundbreaking motion control, machine operation and control solutions for manufacturing. B&R is an ideal automation partner for helping machine builders, factories and manufacturing units on their path of digitization.
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Lightweight xiros guide rollers from igus promise quick guiding Guide rollers with plastic ball bearings and fully-enclosed design ensure hygiene and easy, tool-free installation
With the help of the xiros service life calculator, the predicted service life of the polymer ball bearing can be determined online in just a few steps
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nder the brand name xiros, igus offers maintenance-free and, above all, lubrication-free polymer ball bearings. In the food and packaging industry, in particular, their key advantage is that there is no risk of contamination due to leaking lubricants. New in the xiros product range is a ready-made system solution consisting of an aluminium, PVC or carbon tube and two flange ball bearings made of xirodur materials with stainless steel balls. Especially the PVC version, which
New xiros guide rollers with a fully-enclosed design ensure fast, clean and lubrication-free guiding in the packaging industry. (Source: igus GmbH)
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consists entirely of materials approved by the food industry. The extremely light guide rollers are available in various diameters and lengths with millimetre accuracy. If a more ergonomic roller is required, igus can now support the machine builder with new guide rollers having one side completely closed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ready-to-install solution with polymer ball bearings and individual shaft and tube lengths is easy to configure. Assembly and disassembly is simple and does not require tools,â&#x20AC;? says Marcus Semsroth, head of xiros polymer ball bearings division at igus. Compared to commonly used stainless steel tubes, the aluminium tube weighs significantly less, which in turn has a positive effect on roller inertia. Calculate service life easily online The dry operating xiros polymer ball bearings also offer less friction than lubricated metal ball bearings. This is because the balls do not have to overcome the resistance of the lubricant â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so they operate much more smoothly. Very convenient for the machine builder: With the help of the xiros service life calculator, the predicted service life of the polymer ball bearing can be determined online in just a few steps. Alternatively, further information can be obtained by contacting igus directly.
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VarioBoot RJ45: Compact, agile and cost-optimised Made-to-measure problem-solving with standard components
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he new overmoulded VarioBoot RJ45 Cat. 6A cable assemblies for 1/10GBit/s transmission harmonise customer needs with a tailor-made standard. The application dictates the direction. No matter what the cable routing needs to look like in the end, the HARTING VarioBoot RJ45 goes with you in all directions – without interference or transmission loss. The path that the Cat. 6A line ends up taking, e.g. through the control cabinet, can be decided at the very end. A short pull on the anti-kink sleeve and a click in the desired direc-
tion is all it takes for the line to search out another path. Rounded off by its low height, the HARTING VarioBoot RJ45 offers the perfect solution.
About HARTING: The HARTING Technology Group is one of the world’s leading providers of industrial connection technology for the three lifelines of Data, Signal and Power and has 13 production plants and branches in 44 countries. Moreover, the company also produces retail checkout systems, electromagnetic actuators for automotive and industrial series use,
HARTING VarioBoot RJ45 adapts flexibly. charging equipment for electric vehicles, as well as hardware and software for customers and applications in automation technology, mechanical and plant engineering, robotics and transportation engineering. In the 2016/17 business year, some 4,600 employees generated sales of EUR 672 million.
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Balluff ‘s IO-Link converter for RS232 devices This ensures continuous, bi-directional data exchange
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simple and practical solution for connecting RS232 directly to IO-Link is offered by Balluff with likely the first IO-Link converter for RS232 devices. The converter lets you connect devices like barcode scanners, printers or RS232 controllers directly to an IO-Link terminal. The expensive alternative using additional special components such as RS232 cards for integration into the respective controller is now superfluous. The path is finally cleared for the user to switch to IO-Link and enjoy all the advantages of this modern communication standard. For example he can reliably monitor all the devices and quickly configure them from one central location With dimensions of 118 x 18 mm and a weight of just 100 grams, the IO-Link converter features a rugged IP67, stainless steel housing and digital inputs (2 x
PNP, type 3). Highly visible LEDs make diagnostics easier. Connection to IOLink is made via a 4-pin M12 plug. On the RS232 side an 8-pin M12 female is provided. This also provides 24V power for the RS232 device.
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Measurement of Dissolved Oxygen in Fruit Juices
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itamin C is an essential water soluble vitamin found mainly in fruits, vegetables and their derivatives. Orange juice is a popular thirst quencher and a convenient way to reach the daily recommended intake of vitamin C. Ascorbic acid, commonly known as vitamin C, is an essential organic compound used extensively in the food industry. As a natural antioxidant, ascorbic acid aids in iron absorption and functions as an enzymatic electron donor, reducing proximate oxygen. It is found naturally in many fruits, but is usually added during the production and storage of fruit juice products to improve palatability, aesthetics, and increase nutritional value. In the storage of juice, ascorbic acid can degrade over a period of time due to the presence of dissolved oxygen. This degradation can occur over hours or weeks depending on conditions such as temperature, light, packaging permeability, and pH. Eventual oxidation of ascorbic acid and other chemical species can lead to the formation of brown-colored pigments in a juice product. Ascorbic acid degradation due to dissolved oxygen not only affects the aesthetic properties of a juice, but it can act as a precursor to the formation of unwanted aldehydes, which affect its aroma and flavor. By understanding the dissolved oxygen
content of fruit juices, manufacturers can improve overall product quality. An orange juice producer approached Hanna Instruments as wanted to monitor a variety of parameters including pH, temperature, and dissolved oxygen of their finished juice products. They were particularly concerned with the dissolved oxygen concentration values with respect to product packaging material; they considered that the permeability of their juice container could affect the dissolved oxygen concentration over time. The customer was looking to relate the shelf life of their juice product to the dissolved oxygen concentration during refrigeration, storage, and temperature variations associated with the shipping and distribution cycle. The customer was ultimately looking for a portable and reliable device for measuring dissolved oxygen in their juice containers. Hanna Instruments recommended the waterproof HI98198 Portable Optical Dissolved Oxygen Meter. All readings taken were automatically compensated for barometric pressure and temperature. The customer liked the log-on-demand function, allowing them to record up to 4000 dissolved oxygen samples and aiding in the speed of the overall data recording. The customer also liked that the data could be transferred from the meter to a PC using the HI920016 USB cable and HI92000 software. Overall, the customer felt that the HI98198 met all of their needs, and appreciated that the meter was supplied with all the accessories including spare membranes, fill solution, and a hard shell carrying case.
For more information https://hannainst.in/
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Gandhi Automationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; High Speed Doors are ideal for seamless operations internally and externally
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oors are an integral part of the smooth operations of any commercial and industrial building. That is why choosing the most suitable doors needs very careful consideration. A good door is one that combines performance with efficiency and practicality. High Speed Doors designed and manufactured by Gandhi Automations are sturdy, dependable and the ideal solution for medium and large entrances. The doors are manufactured with European collaboration and technology with innovative and creative engineering. Gandhi Automationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; High Performance Doors are designed and factory-made with German collaboration using state-of-the-art and resourceful engineering technology for frequent use in high traffic areas with opening speeds up to 3 m/s. The high opening speed reduces time taken in movement of material, thus hastening the logistics process. Our team of skilled engineers
visits the client site and recommends the most suitable rapid door. The modular structure of the curtains, assembled and joined by anodized aluminium extrusions provides for a wide range of polyester sections available in a variety of colours. Wide, full-width window panels ensure a safer traffic and allow more light in. Their fast and easy replacement, in case of accidental tearing saves money and time. The alternating metal tubular structure inserted within the curtain ensures high wind-resistance. Prime High Speed Doors are the ideal solution for internal and external entrances. They effectively operate in
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any situation even when strong winds are blowing and also in rooms with high volume traffic. Sturdy and dependable, Prime is the intelligent door for medium and large entrances. High Speed Doors for external entrance are equipped with spring steel wind lock in curtain pocket that ensures silent door travel, higher wind loads and curtain stability.
For more information Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd Web: www.geapl.co.in
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Kjellbergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Smart Focus Series for Plasma Cutting upto 100 mm As one of the longest established manufacturers of plasma cutting technique in the market Kjellberg has always endeavoured to further develop and perfect proven technologies
Silent Cut: Plasma cutting with reduced sound pressure level
For cutting stainless steel, Kjellberg continues to rely on the unique Ar/ H2 technology where single gases can be mixed for each specific job. For reducing the sound pressure level during plasma cutting of mild steel now a new technology is available: With Silent Cut the sound press level is reduced by up to 15 dB(A). NOVEMBER 2018 | www.engrreview.com
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jellbergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest result is the plasma series Smart Focus for the mechanised plasma cutting from 1 to 100 mm with a maximum cutting current of 400 A. The power sources are developed and manufactured in Germany. Kjellberg responds to the increasing demands on plasma cutting techniques with the plasma cutting systems Smart Focus 130, 200, 300 and 400. Only a few settings suffice to achieve excellent cut results with these systems even under the most demanding conditions and, thus, they meet the high stand-
Smart Focus series for plasma cutting up to 100 mm
ards of the customers. The patented Contour Cut and Contour Cut Speed technologies will continue to be used to cut contours, webs and holes exactly and quickly. For cutting stainless steel, Kjellberg continues to rely on the unique Ar/H2 technology where single gases can be mixed for each specific job. For reducing the sound pressure level during plasma cutting of mild steel now a new technology is available: With Silent Cut the sound press level is reduced by up to 15 dB(A). The only requirements are the change of the consumables and the use of the Silent Cut database provided by Kjellberg Finsterwalde, thus making Silent Cut also available for existing machines. The result is a considerable reduction of the noise level thus making an important contribution to safety at work. For optimum control of the gases, the plasma power sources of the Smart Focus series are equipped with newly developed gas consoles, either manual (PGE 300) or automatic (PGV 300). The improved gas control makes it possible to achieve high-precision cut results at any time. The cutting speeds are considerably higher compared to competitive products and reduce the costs per cutting metre. The new torches PerCut 2000 and 4000 also contribute to the profitability of the cutting process. Due to their optimised look and functionality, they guarantee a long lifetime of the consumables and their intelligent liquid cooling system reduces the gas consumption.
19th Indian Metal-Cutting Machine Tool Exhibition with International participation
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“Energy saving Compressed Air Piping System” Foundary, Printing, Packaging, food industry and so on..... Aluminum tube (supplied in single lengths available in 2.9 and 5.8 meters from 20 to 200mm Installation is flexible, quick and easy
Mr. Santosh Kumar Managing Director Instamod Air pipe Pvt Ltd
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IRpipe as names suggest is used for transmission of air thru pipe which is made of various alloy which helps to avoid corrosion, have laminar flow, light weight and many more advantages as comparison to normal GI/MS pipes. From past experiences most of the companies rely on cost saving by putting energy saving on back seat but this can also save cost and can be also contributor for environment by saving electricity by using updated products available such as AL pipe for air. In India many compressor manufacturer suggest to use efficient piping and now customer is getting awareness thru compressor manufacturer as well there are so many Govt/ private agencies who are running / conducting seminars about save energy ,save money campaign which is been taken seriously by big companies and even installed AL Pipe in there factory. Instamod Airpipe came into Indian market in Jan’15, when our share rose from 0% to 15% in three and half years having turnover in double fig. We are having 37 dealers from J& K to Kanyakumari, Our strength increased to 32 including all departments. Our HO is located in capital of India, Delhi and Warehouse also @ same place. Many big customer relying on us from different sector like Mobile manufacturer, Automobile, Automation, Pharma, Wood industry, machine tools, Textile, NOVEMBER 2018 | www.engrreview.com
Resistant to corrosion, vibration and heat, the air is preserved throughout the system up to point of use Performance of the AIRpipe system differentiates itself through outstanding design, quality material and efficient production processes.
Union Connector for quick install & re- assembly, we have both varients for water Silicon seal and for Air NBR seals, in addition to this we can offer AQUA- pipe in 304&316L also as per customer demand with this product also we are eyeing big business in India since others still have welding technology in SS but AQUA pipe have edge over the technology we hope to have impression in the market of SS very soon.. We started our new branch office @ Coimbatore which can be used as mini warehouse cater better delivery in south which is demand of the hour from customer... Instamod is planning open more branch office cum warehouse in different
USP : Energy saving compressed piping system - Aluminium for “Air” & Stainless Steel for “Water”
Integration with existing compressed airing main systems is possible with the extensive range of pipe and fittings available Peace of mind knowing AIRpipe is supported with a manufacturer 10 year warranty Energy efficient low friction inner surface eliminates airflow restriction, reducing pressure drop We have another products to offer for compressed air and for water “AQUA pipe” in our product range. We already got good no of installation in Indian market, the technology is unique what others giving in Indian market like from 15.50mm Dual pressing fittings, uniform ring grab steadiness quick and modular and from 63-25 mm Clampshell
parts of India in coming years. We have got many certification such as ISO 8573-2010 Class: I, CE, ISO 9001.2000, UL94-2013, updated TUV certificate which is for all sizes differently, we have been judged third most known brand in this market when other two brands are in the market from last 20 years and 8 years respectively with plastic fittings as against metal fittings by us. Achieving this within span of three & half years would not have been possible if we do not have good products to offer..
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COMPACT SPLIT CORE CT Plant turnarounds or shutdowns, are one of the critical times in the operation of a plant. Shutdowns have an intense impact on the plant’s financial future either in positive or negative ways. To avoid financial and production hampering in a plant during turnaround, compact split core current transformer is the best solution. These CTs provide openable cores which are easy to install with different bus bar mountings and cable tie provision
C Fig.1. RISH Compact Split Core CT
urrent transformers (CT) are vitally important tools to aid in the measurement of Alternating Currents. They scale down a large primary current (input) to a reduced magnitude of current at secondary (output), for measurement and instrumentation. A CT utilizes magnetic field strength around the conductor inducing current in its secondary winding. This indirect method provides a high level of isolation between the primary circuit and secondary measurement circuits and allow for easy installations. CTs are available in various sizes, designs and input-output ranges. This technical note attempts to address one such innovative type of CT.
Compact Split Core CT:
RISH Compact Split Core CT has all the features required in a metering CT. Plus its compact size and openable core makes installation easier and haste-free, suitable for almost every application.
Current transformers are generally located in the main breaker panels or in branch distribution panels where space is always a challenge. Since CTs are to be installed 90° to the conductor. CT cores are solid core type or may have a split core. The construction of core, whether solid or split defies how the CT can be installed. Solid core CTs feature a closed loop, in which the primary conductor must be passed through. Whereas, a split core CT can be temporarily made open for retrofit installations. During which the primary conductor need not be disconnected while the CT is being installed.
RISH Compact Split Core CT: Current transformers are indispensable
in areas of application like substation monitoring & control, Process industries, automation industries and for systems where SCADA has been implemented. To cater the needs of such industries an innovative approach by Rishabh Instruments put forth a compact split core CT,reducing the system complexities regarding space, hardwiring and installation. The RISH Compact Split Core CT offers significant advantages to professionals during the power analysis, meter implementation and installation phase in electrical panels, mitigating the aforementioned complications. In designing a split core CT instead of solid core CT, certain design complications arise. The first and most crucial difficulty is the reduction in accuracy due to split core (air-gap core). Air-gap due to split core leads to increase in magnetizing current inducing errors and thus degrading CT accuracy.As well as the ampere turns affect the accuracy, increasing error at low ampere turns.In order to redefine the accuracy as per IEC standards a better core material like ZDKH is used. This core material offers hysteresis loop with smaller hysteresis area. The ratio between accuracy class and burden is approximately constant. Where burden is the resistance of the load which one can put on the secondary of the CT. This constant may be called the “accuracy quality factor” K of the winding. Where, A = accuracy class
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P = rated burden in VA
Fig.2. Comparing B-H loop of solid and split core CT*
Hence, maintaining a higher accuracy quality factor we provide CTs which have a small burden of 0.2VA. Another challenge which we generally come across in handling current transformers is its secondary winding voltage during open circuit. Due to the relatively large (5A) current requirement, CTs require a larger , heavier core and a larger cross section wire. This translates to a larger, heavier final product and high costs. Moreover, these CTs can be extremely dangerous because of large voltages induced when CT secondaries are not shorted. Causing large arcing across open secondary wires. To mitigate this we engineer safety plug-in shorting links to ensure that the CT remain shorted, even if disconnected from the meter.
Areas of Application: Fig.3. Safety plug-in shorting link.
The safe, low VA burden and click fit split core CT makes it very convenient to use in retrofit applications without disconnecting any cable. This saves down-time period and revenue loss
Fig.5. Automating E/M Relays which would occur due to shut down of plant during installation of CT. In modular panels, distribution boards, automation systems this type of CTs are ideally suited.
1) Power System Analysis: Power system analysis is an analytical method in which the electrical power system is studied in order to find the values of current on which depends the design of protection system. It generally consists of Load flow analysis, stability studies and short circuit studies. These are generally achieved through software. After the implementation of the derived parameters for protection, the system parameter check can be done using event recorders which would measure current of relays and breakers via compact split core CTs. This helps in verifying relay and breaker performance. To mention, this CT is a metering CT and can be used only for measuring & monitoring and not for protection purpose.
2)Automating Electro-mechanical relays : A low cost upgradation automation solution in substations for an electromechanical relay is using SCADA. Measuring and reporting SCADA data to RTUs, includes measurement of parameters like RMS voltage, current, power factor, calculating peak fault currents and report to SCADA. For such applications split core CTs are compatible eliminating outages and maintains high measurement accuracy.
Fig.4. Power System Analysis NOVEMBER 2018 | www.engrreview.com
Author: Ms. Neha Mistri Application Engineer For more information http://rishabh.co.in/
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Multifunctional oil filter module from Hengst to be used in new VW engines Hengst oil filter module for the latest generation of 2.0-liter diesel engines from VW
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engst, the Münster-based leading specialist for filtration and fluid management, has developed a multifunctional oil filter module for the new VW EA288 Evo 4-cylinder diesel engines from Volkswagen. The weight and flow of this module from Hengst have been optimized to help increase the overall efficiency of the engine. The engine will first be installed as a longitudinal engine in vehicles from Audi. Production of the Hengst’s oil filter module for longitudinal engines started in the third quarter of 2018. The filtration specialist will also supply filter modules for transverse engines, with series production planned to start in 2019. Hengst has been a system and development partner of the automotive industry for 60 years. Filters and filter systems, which were developed for the original equipment market, will later be offered on the aftermarket with identical designs. The oil filter element for the new-generation engine from VW will also become available on the independent aftermarket in the course of the next year.
Less CO2 The newly developed module meets all the requirements placed on fluid management of modern diesel engines. The lightweight design combines oil filtration and oil cooling in the tightest of spaces. The flow channel, which has been significantly optimized compared to the previous module, allows for reduced differential pressure, hence lowering the power requirements placed on the oil pump. As a result, our system makes a valuable contribution towards CO2 reduction.
Energetic series – for the sake of the environment
The seventh generation of the cutting-edge Energetic concept is being used for filtration of the engine oil in the VW Evo oil module. The system, with the oil filter as its core, is particularly sustainable and resource-saving thanks to the use of durable components that need not be replaced together with the filter.The module has an integrated oil drain valve, whereas the internal support frame of the inbuilt filter has been reinforced to withstand very high pressures. The oil filter element is also patent protected. A sealing lock is integrated to prevent the wrong filter being installed.
Future 2.0-liter standard diesel engine The VW EA288 Evo 4-cylinder diesel engine is the future standard diesel engine and is set to be installed in all of the group’s passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. It has a displacement of 2 liters and will be available with powers of up to 150kW (204 PS). It will be equipped with a 12-volt starter generator making the new TDI engine a mild hybrid. The new EA288 Evo engine complies with all current EU6d-temp standard emissions regulations and is already set for the EU6d emissions standard.
Hengst: worldwide leader in filtration Hengst SE supplies products, systems and concepts for all aspects of filtration and fluid management – from development to high-tech production. The company is a development partner and OEM supplier for the international automotive and motor industry. State-of-the-art filtration concepts from Hengst are also used widely in many other everyday and not-so-everyday applications. The
agricultural sector, the navy, and manufacturers of cleaning equipment and electric tools for private or professional use rely on custom-tailored solutions from Hengst. The company’s filter systems can be found in an ever-growing number of devices – from household vacuum cleaners to professional electric tools to modern robots. Customers around the world value the expertise, brand quality, service and customer orientation of Hengst.
Independent aftermarket: Original equipment quality combined with top-tier service Hengst is esteemed as an after-market specialist the world over. The company produces spare parts for the global market that satisfy the same stringent quality standards as the company’s original equipment. Hengst sets itself apart by combining superior products with service that is without equal. Providing a high level of product availability and personal consulting, Hengst delivers exactly what their retail partners need - in a fast and reliable manner. The specialist supplies the Independent Aftermarket (IAM) with an exhaustive range of filters for all common types of engines. The product selection comprises a total of 2,600 filter products for passenger cars, utility vehicles, farming and construction machinery as well as the navy. Oil filters, fuel filters, air filters, cabin air filters and custom-made special filters ranging from hydraulic oil filters to oil filter centrifuges. Dealers around the world value the expertise, brand quality, service and customer orientation of Hengst.
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NORD DRIVESYSTEMS’ industrial gear ideal for heavy duty applications Robust, high load capacity and long life – Industrial gear units by NORD DRIVESYSTEMS move agitators, mixers, and grinders. Two additional sizes as well as extruder flanges supplement the modular series and provide new solutions for heavy duty applications.
R NORD now extended the successful series of industrial gear units: Two new sizes, 5 and 6, extend the previous range with rated torques of 15 kNm and 20 kNm
obust, high load capacity and durable – industrial gear units by NORD DRIVESYSTEMS are suitable for many heavy duty applications. The “extruder flange” option is now also available for rated torques between 15 kNm and 80 kNm MAXXDRIVETM industrial gear units by NORD DRIVESYSTEMS are characterised by high power density, quiet operation, and top reliability. Large rolling bearings ensure extremely high axial and radial load capacities and a long service life. The technological heavyweight drives also offer a modular, flexible design as well as varied mounting options. This makes the robust helical and bevel gear units in one-piece UNICASE housings ideal for a great number of heavy duty applications. On the basis of the industrial gear units, NORD plans complete drive systems for heavy duty
operation with motors and drive electronics, for tasks including conveyor technology, pumps and agitators. NORD now extended the successful series of industrial gear units: Two new sizes, 5 and 6, extend the previous range with rated torques of 15 kNm and 20 kNm. Offering a total of 11 sizes, the drive specialist now covers a torque range from 15 to 250 kNm. All options of the previous range are available for the new types as well. In addition, NORD has supplemented sizes 5 to 11 (rated torques from 15 to 80 kNm) of its modular series with extruder flanges. Users benefit from generously dimensioned thrust bearings which easily absorb process forces and ensure a long service life. The “extruder flange” option can be customised to the customer’s shaft and optimally matched to the customer’s demands with several bearing variants. Offering many options for input and output shafts, mounting, seals, and monitoring (temperature, vibration, etc.), NORD’s extensive range of industrial gear units provide a high level of flexibility for designing demanding applications. By the way: NORD is the industrial gear unit manufacturer with the world’s largest industrial gear units in a UNICASE housing.
For more information Web: www.nord.com
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Gauging time and costs cut by 80% and accuracy maintained despite a 21°C range
Additionally, despite shop floor temperature variations of more than 21°C (43°F), measuring performance has been unaffected due to Equator’s unique comparator method which uses master parts calibrated on Kishan’s co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM).
Versatile gauging on the shop floor
Mr. Changela, MD Kishan Auto
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ishan Auto parts Pvt. Ltd., Rajkot (Gujarat, India) is a world leader in the manufacture of connecting rods for major names in the car, compressor, heavy commercial vehicle, tractor, marine engine and earth mover manufacturing industries. Kishan recently purchased a Renishaw Equator flexible gauging comparator, and have seen an immediate reduction in cost and gauging cycle times of more than 80%.
Kishan Auto is now using Equator to gauge multiple variants of connecting rods, and is adding more every day. Typical gauging times of 55 seconds per connecting rod are a significant reduction over previous methods. The operators can use one Equator machine for many different parts, gauging all the features in a single operation with an immediate pass/fail decision, along with a report of the component dimensions. Despite its location in Rajkot, Gujarat, where temperatures soar to 40°C (104°F) and drop to 19°C (66°F), Kishan is seeing repeatable results from its Equator system. This is achieved by re-mastering at least every 3 hours, or when they know the temperature has changed significantly - ‘re-zeroing’ the system
removes the effect of thermal growth from the measurements, and therefore guarantees component quality. The master part must be kept close to the machine and subject to the same thermal conditions as the production parts. If at any time the ambient temperature changes rapidly and a part goes out of tolerance, an operator can measure the master part to re-set the system and check the reported ‘fail’ is not due to the environment.
Traceability and extra capacity The master parts are ‘calibrated’ on Kishan’s CMM, which gives them the traceable accuracy they rely on to guarantee quality. However, the high thermal variation means that the CMM has to be used within the company’s temperature-controlled room. Equator gives Kishan the opportunity to extend the certified accuracy to the shop floor whatever the conditions. For this particular requirement, Equator has removed the need to purchase an additional CMM with scanning capability, as Mr Shantibhai Changela, Managing Director at Kishan Auto, comments, “Essential-
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ly Equator and the CMM complement each other perfectly, one providing the traceable certified accuracy, the other providing the thermal capability and extra capacity.”
Before Equator For many years Kishan Auto has been using air gauges for checking diameter, circularity and ‘bend and twist’. For each of 360 variants of connecting rod they have used 3 or 4 different gauges. On larger connecting rods for heavy use applications, this can be at a 100% sample rate. In Kishan’s experience these hard gauges usually last up to 10,000 uses, and then have to be reworked. For each different connecting rod, 3 of the 4 gauges cost Rs 6,000 (approx US$120), while the display costs Rs 30,000 (approx US$600). However with the 4th gauge, measuring ‘bend and twist’, the cost goes up to around Rs 300,000 (approx US$6000) – this includes a golden part which can be easily damaged and often has to be replaced. In addition the whole process can take 120 seconds for each air gauge, so for each part tested the whole process can take more than 8 minutes. With increased demand for their products Kishan needed a faster method of gauging.
The search for a fast inspection
system During September 2011 managers from Kishan Auto were in Germany for business meetings and to visit the EMO Hannover exhibition. Having searched without success for more than 2 years for an inspection system that could achieve the speed of operation they required, they did not have high hopes of finding a solution. It was only as they were on the point of leaving the show that they spotted one of the Equator system demonstrations on the Renishaw stand which was gauging a connecting rod - it was a chance encounter that ultimately solved their problems. They requested a demonstration within a few days of returning to India, and having seen an Equator gauging their own parts, immediately decided to purchase a system.
Cutting the cost of gauging Time and ability to cope with temperature are not the only issues for Kishan Auto; more important is the cost of gauging. They have identified 77 variants of connecting rods which the Equator system can accommodate, and operators use the system to measure 500 units per day in a 10 hour shift. If Kishan Auto were to invest in hard gauging for all 77 variants, it would mean an investment of Rs 23 millions (approx US$450,000), just
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Con-rod master being ‘calibrated’ on a CMM in a temperature controlled room. for the hardware alone. There are also other costs to consider, such as skilled labour to set up and maintain these gauges, storage, and running costs.
Kishan goes from strength to strength The company was started by Mr. Changela in 1988. Kishan started by manufacturing 2,000 connecting rods per month and today they manufacture up to 50,000 per month with 360 variants. The customer list reads like a who’s who in the world of cars, compressors, heavy commercial vehicles, tractors, marine engines and earth movers. Kishan exports 90% of its production to leading industrial and developed nations including the USA, UK, Germany, Singapore, Italy, China, Poland, Brazil, and the Netherlands. The company has a reputation for high quality within required tolerances, but also at a competitive price. It specialises in manufacturing connecting rods from raw material to finished product within their own forging plants, with a lead time of 60-90 days. As Mr Changela comments “Quality is critical to us, we constantly strive to achieve 100% quality, at the same time as improving efficiency and passing those savings on to the customer. Equator has taken us to another level.”
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lans to assign the construction of underground clear water tank of 2.00 lacs gallon capacity in sector 15, Panchkula. Place : Panchkula Haryana Industry: Water Sector Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran Narender Kumar Payal, Executive Engineer HSVP, Oivision No.II Panchkula, Haryana. T: 0172- 2570982
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BL in consortium with VPR Mining Infrastructure Pvt Ltd has been award- ed the contract of Mine Developer cum Operator (MDO) for the develop- ment and operation of Pachhwara Central Coal Block located at Rajmahal Coalield, Oistrict Pakur, Jharkhand by Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL). Place : Sahibganj Punjab Industry: Coal www.engrreview.com | NOVEMBER 2018
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Dilip Buildcon Ltd Dilip Bhadoriya, Sr. Project Manager, Plot No. 5, Chuna Bhatti, Kolar Road, Bhopal-462016, Madhya Pradesh. T: 0755-4029999, F: 4029998, E: dilipbhadoriya@dilipbuildcon.co.in, db@dilipbuildcon.co.in
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agged Mine Developer cum Operator (MDO) contract in consor- tium with VPR Mining Infrastructure Pvt Ltd for the development and operation of Pachhwara Central Coal Block located at Rajmahal Coalield, District Pakur, Jharkhand by Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSP- CL). Place : Punjab Industry: Mining Dilip Buildcon Ltd Dilip Bhadoriya, Sr. Project Manager, Plot No. 5, Chuna Bhatti, Kolar Road, Bhopal-462016, Madhya Pradesh. T: 0755-4029999, F: 4029998, E: dilipbhadoriya@dilipbuildcon.co.in, db@dilipbuildcon.co.in
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agged contract from Municipal Council of Palwal, Haryana for providing water and sewerage works including construction of STP /STS along with O&M for ive year. The completion is targeted in 18 months. Hydro Magus Pvt Ltd, subsidiary of Power Mech will implement the project. Place: Palwal Haryana Industry: Sewerage Treatment Power Mech Projects Ltd M.V.S. Chowdary, Vice President (Purchase & Projects), Plot No 77, Jublee Enclave, Opp. Hitex, Madhapur, Hyderabad - 500081, Telangana. T: 040-30444444, F: 30444400, E: info@powermech.net,
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agged orders from state-run telecom provider, BSNL in three states including Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu. The company will undertake the operations and maintenance along with sales and marketing of 6,945 base transceiver station sites of BSNLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s GSM network. Place : Uttar Pradesh Industry: Telecom ITI Ltd Venkateswarlu O, AGM Production, Bangalore Plant and R&D, ITI Limited, Dooravaninagar, Banga- lore-560016, Karnataka. T: 080- 28503957, M: 9880927489, E: venkateswarlu_bgp@itiltd.co.in NOVEMBER 2018 | www.engrreview.com
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elhi-Saharanpur Highway project is a 154 km long National Highway. The project will be developed in three phases. As part of the irst phase, a 61-km-long highway stretch from Baghpat to Shamli will be developed. Currently tenders are invited on EPC mode. Place : Delhi Industry: Roads/ Highways/ Bridges National Highways Authority of India B.S. Singla, CGM, G 5&6, Sector-10, Dwarka, New Delhi - 110075, Delhi. T: 011-25074100 & 25074200, M: 9650185888, E: bssingla@nhai.org
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lans to undertake design build inance operate and transfer Sewage Treatment Plants (STPS) along with associate infrastructure with operation and maintenance period 15 years under hybrid annuity based PPP model in Moradabad (Sewerage Zone II). Place : Moradabad Uttar Pradesh Industry: Sewerage Treatment Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam Mahendra Kumar, Project Manager, Urban Works Unit, Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam, Hayat Nagar, Katghar, Moradabad-244001, Uttar Pradesh. M: 9473942622, 7983572920, E: pm_uwu_mbd@yahoo.com
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he department is constructing Multi-Storeyed Building (Basement plus G plus 5) for Mini Secretariat at Batamaloo, Srinagar (Phase-1st). Place : Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir Industry: Construction Jammu and Kashmir Public Works Department Naseem Ahmad Ahanger, Executive Engineer, R&B Construction Division no. 1, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. M: 9697958935
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TPO Complex is being redeveloped into Integrated Exhibition Cum Convention Centre IECC at Pragati Maidan. The plan for the complex includes a hotel, mall, food court, and a helipad among others. Place : New Delhi Industry: Convention Centre National Buildings Construction Corporation Ltd Rakesh Gupta, Executive Oirector, NBCC Bhawan Lodhi Road New Delhi-110003, Delhi. T: 011- 24367314, 0120-4766510, E: rakesh.gupta@nbccindia.com
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lans to assign upgradation of roads in Maharashtra State for Two Laning road / Two Laning Road with paved shoulder under MRIP Package on Hybrid Annuity Mode of (HAM) (Under Public Works Circle, Akola) (IIIrd Call) (Tender Notice)- Improvement to Roads for She- gaon Palkhi Marg in Akola, Washim and Buldhana district joining to (Shegaon Nagzari Paras Nimkarda Gaigaon Akola Goregaon Mazod Wadegaon Medshi Bramhanwada Dava road to Loni and Bibi to Kingaon Jattu) Length 82.00 km. Place : Akola Maharashtra Industry: Roads/ Highways/ Bridges Maharashtra Public Works Department Mithilesh Chouhan, Executive Engineer, Public Works Division, Akola-444001, Maharashtra. T: 0724-2435195, E: akola.ee@mahapwd.com
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lans to assign improvement to road joining to Telhara district place in Akola district (Telhara to Gandhigram Road) Length 35.00 km SH-278 and SH 279. Place : Akola Maharashtra Industry: Roads/ Highways/ Bridges Maharashtra Public Works Department Mithilesh Chouhan, Executive Engineer, Public Works Division, Akola-444001, Maharashtra. T: 0724-2435195, E: akola.ee@mahapwd.com
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lans to assign improvement to road joining to Telhara & Akot Taluka places in Akola district (Warwat Bakal Mundgaon Akot road) Length 41.00 km SH 271. Place : Akola Maharashtra Industry: Roads/ Highways/ Bridges Maharashtra Public Works Department Rajan Patil, Joint city engineer, Mumbai-Pune Road, Pimpri, Pune-411018, Maharashtra. T: 020-27425511, (Shravan Hardikar (I.A.S.), Municipal Commissioner, E-mail: commissioner@pcmcindia.gov.in
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lans to assign improvement to road joining two district in Akola & Washim district road (Kapashi Barshitakli Pinjar Karanja road) Length 48.00km SH 287 & 274. Place : Washim Maharashtra Industry: Roads/ Highways/ Bridges Maharashtra Public Works Department Rajan Patil, Joint city engineer, Mumbai-Pune Road, Pimpri, Pune-411018, Maharashtra. T: 020-27425511, (Shravan Hardikar (I.A.S.), Municipal Commissioner, E-mail: commissioner@pcmcindia.gov.in
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he CPSE has invited bids for solar module package for the development of Anta solar project located at Baran district in Rajasthan. The scope of work includes manufacturing, supply, packing and forwarding, transportation, unloading storage, installation, and commissioning of solar PV modules. The last date for the submission of techno-commercial bids is October 4, 2018. Place : Baran Rajasthan Industry: Solar Energy NTPC Ltd Oeepna Mehta, OGM-Corp Comm, NTPC Bhawan, Scope Complex, 7, Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi- 110003. Delhi. T: 011-24387195, 24368283, 24360100, F: 24361018, M: 9650990565, E: deepna.mehta@gmail.com
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onstruction of Pipeline Distribution Network for command area of 7109Ha. including detailed designing with Construction as per approved design, formation of WUA, handing over the command area to WUA, maintaining the whole system for a period of 60 months after completion, out of which irst 3 years irrigation with WUA and next 2 years handing over the area to WUA and irrigation with them for Gurukunj LIS Tq. Tiwasa Oist. Amravati. Place : Amravati Maharashtra Industry: Water Sector www.engrreview.com | NOVEMBER 2018
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Depart- ment of Water Resources, Government of Maharashtra Mahesh Rasankar, Executive Engineer, Amravati Irrigation Division, Upper Wardha Colony, Shivaji Nagar, Amravati - 444603, Maharashtra. T: 0721-2662337, E: eeaidamravati@gmail.com
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lans to assign improvement to Chalisgaon Water Supply Scheme under Maharashtra Suvarnajayanti Nagarotthan Mahabhiyan (MSJNMA) at Tal. Chalisgaon Dist. Jalgaon in the State of Maharashtra. Place : Jalgaon Maharashtra Industry: Water Sector Chalisgaon Municipal Council
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he development authority has invited RFQ for structural audit, preparation of estimate and supervision of maintenance work of 9 FOBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road. Place : Mumbai Maharashtra Industry: Roads/ Highways MMRDA Dr. Thube, CE, New Administrative Building, MMRDA, 2nd Floor, BKC, Bandra E, Mumbai-400051, Maharashtra. T: 022-26594032, ce.1@mailmmrda.maharashtra.gov.in
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he company has recently launched an integrated electric vehicle unit at its Ennore plant. The unit is equipped to design, prototype, test, process prototyping and design solutions for electric vehicles. Place : Ennore Tamil Nadu Industry: Electric Vehicles Ashok Leyland Sunil Gate, Head (Corp Comm.), No 1, Sardar patel Road, Guindy, Chennai-600032, Tamil Nadu. T: 044-22206000, F: 22206000
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he construction of Northern Break Water will begin soon for the 2nd stage development of Karwar Port. (First Phase). Place : Karwar Karnataka Industry: Ports and Shipping Directorate of Port and IWT, Karwar T S Rathod, SE, Baithkol, NH17, Karwar, Uttarakannada District-581302, Karnataka. T: 08382-229672, 2420374, 229672, E: eepdk@rediffmail.com, NOVEMBER 2018 | www.engrreview.com
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he Government of Kerala company, has been allotted land at Cochin Port for setting up a bagging terminal. Place : Kochi Kerala Industry: Ports and Shipping Malabar Cements Ltd Moideen Kutty, Wealfare Oficer, Walayar, Palakkad dist.- 678624, Kerala. T: 0491-2863600, 2862373, 2862374, 2862220, E: ro@malabarcements.com
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he airport operator is undertaking expansion of passenger handling capacity of Hyderabad airport from 12 million passengers per annum to 25 million passengers per annum. The work has started. Place : Hyderabad Telangana Industry: Airport / Aviation GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) Prashant Kumar, Lead (PR & Comm), GMR Aero Towers, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, Hyderabad - 500108, Telangana. T: 040-67394099, M: 9100934769, E: prashant.kumar@gmrgroup.in,
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he rail connectivity to Karwar Port is also being considered. The feasibility report on the same would be submit- ted soon to the Railway Ministry. Place :Karwar Karnataka Industry: Railways Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd (KRCL) “G B Nagendra, Chief Engineer (Infra), Belapur Bhavan, Plot No 6,Sector 11, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai-400614, Maharashtra. T: 022-27570789,27572015-18, 27570415, E-mail: ce_infra@konkanrailway.com, Mr.Sanjay Gupta, CMO
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he corporation is also setting up the George Fernandes Institute of Tunnel Technology in Goa and the Ramkrishna Hegde Institute for Skill Oevelop- ment at Udupi in Karnataka. Place : Udupi Karnataka Industry: Skill Develop- ment Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd (KRCL) G B Nagendra, Chief Engineer (Infra), Belapur Bhavan, Plot No 6,Sector 11, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai-400614, Maharashtra. T: 022-27570789, 27572015-18, 27570415, E: ce_infra@konkanrailway.com,
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lans to undertake beautiication of streets including streetscape design, landscaping, and intersection
redesign, in Visakhapatnam’s area based development (ABD) area under smart cities mission on EPC Mode. Detail design preparation is under way. Place : Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh Industry: Smart Cities Greater Visakhapatnam Smart City Corporation Ltd “Sudhakar V, Executive Engineer, Room No 306, 1st Floor, Asilmetta, Thenneti Bhavan, Viskhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Tel: 0891-2746300, M: 7729995934, 9717716600, E-mail: visakhapatnamsmartcity@gmail.com, (Murugan Harinarayanan, IAS, Managing Oirector)
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agged contract for an additional work from Ministry of Railways for doubling of Dharmavaram Penukunda rail lines covering 41.5 Kms in South Western Railways. The company is already implementing doubling work for 90.2 km of Dharmavaram Pe- nukunda rail lines at a cost of Rs 666.38 crore. Place : Anantapur district Andhra Pradesh Industry: Railways RITES Ltd Tel: 0124-2571666, 2571673, F: 2571660, E-mail: vedprakash@rites.com, info@rites.com
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lans to undertake construction of houses and development of infrastructure for slum localities in Indore M. P. under PMAY at Sindoda Rangwasa Phase II. Place : Indore Madhya Pradesh Industry: Housing Indore Municipal Corporation D R Lodhi, Superintending Engineer, PMAY, 107-109, 1st Floor, Palika Plaza, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. T: 0731-2547774, pmayindore@gmail. com, E-mail: d.r.lodhi73@gmail.com
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lans to set up industrial park spread over 500 acre adjacent to its 6 million to nne steel plant at Angul. The park will mainly house steel downstream, ancillary and chemical units. Place : Angul Odisha Industry: Industrial Park Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL) “Gaurav Wahi, Head (Group Commnication), Jindal Centre, 12, Bhikaiji Cama Place, New Delhi - 110066. E-mail: gaurav.wahi@jindalsteel.com, (Ravi Uppal, Managing Director)” www.engrreview.com | NOVEMBER 2018
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he Odisha government has accorded in-principle approval for setting up a commercial airport near Dhamra port in Bhadrak district. The company will have to submit detailed project report in this regard. Place : Bhadrak District Odisha Industry: Airport / Aviation Dhamra Port Company Ltd “Sudip Dasgupta, Chief Operating Oficer, HIG-20, BOA Colony, Jayadev Vihar, Bhubaneshwar- 751013, Odisha. Tel: 0674-2304500, F: 2303828, reach.dhamraport@ adani.com
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lans to undertake construction of houses and development of infrastruc- ture for slum localities in Indore M. P. under PMAY at Sindoda Rangwasa Phase I. Place :Indore Madhya Pradesh Industry: Housing Indore Municipal Corporation D R Lodhi, Superintending Engineer, PMAY, 107-109, 1st Floor, Palika Plaza, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Tel: 0731-2547774, E-mail:pmayindore@gmail. com, d.r.lodhi73@gmail.com
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ugmentation and strengthening of Ranchi Urban Water Supply Scheme Phase-I under Ranchi Municipal Corporation. Place :Ranchi Jharkhand Industry: Water Sector Jharkhand Urban Infrastructure Development Company Ltd “S K Sahu, Project Director (Technical), 3rd Floor, Pragati Sadan, Kutchery Chowk, Ranchi - 834001, Jharkhand. T: 0651-2225787, juidcolimited@gmail. com, pdt.juidco@gmail.com
Jharkhand Urban Infrastructure Development Company Ltd “S K Sahu, Project Director (Technical), 3rd Floor, Pragati Sadan, Kutchery Chowk, Ranchi - 834001, Jharkhand. Tel: 0651-2225787, M:9471006062, juidcolimited@gmail. com, pdt.juidco@gmail.com
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he company has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from Northern Coalield, Singrauli for the removal of overburden at its Jayant OCP project. The completion is targeted in 36 months. Place : Singrauli Madhya Pradesh Industry: Mining Dilip Buildcon Ltd “Dilip Bhadoriya, Sr. Project Manager, Plot No. 5, Chuna Bhatti, Kolar Road, Bhopal-462016, Madhya Pradesh. T: 0755-4029999, F: 4029998, dilipbhadoriya@dilipbuild- con.co.in, db@dilipbuildcon co.in,
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he company has bagged orders for more than 100-kWp rooftop solar projects from about 25 households in the city of Chandigarh. Place : Chandigarh (U.T.) Industry: Solar Energy Hartek Power Pvt Ltd “Meenu Panghal, Manager (Business Development), SCO 13,14,15.Sector 34-A 3rd Floor, Chandigarh. Tel: 0172-4004123-29, M: 8284804743, meenu.panghal@hartek.com, Simarpreet Singh, Director
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ugmentation and strengthening of Dhanbad Urban Water Supply Scheme Phase-i Under Dhanbad Municipal Corporation. Place : Dhanbad Jharkhand Industry: Water Sector
lans to undertake the capacity augmentation at its Siliguri storage terminal Place : Siliguri West Bengal Industry: Oil and Gas Indian Oil Corporation Ltd Sanjiv Singh, Chairman “M Kalikrishna, Executive Oirector (CC), 3079/3, JB Tito Marg, New Delhi-110005, Delhi. T: 011- 26260142, M: 8447000201, kalikrish-na@indianoil.in, www.iocl.com,
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consortium of Micromax and telecom major Reliance Jio has bagged an order from Chhattisgarh government to distribute 4.5 million smartphones to women and students in the state. Place :Chhattisgarh Industry: Telecom Micromax Informatics Ltd “Vikas Jain, Co-Founder, Micromax House, 90B, Sector- 18,Gurgaon-122015, Haryana. T: 0124-4811000, F: 4811099, info@micromaxinfo.com, press@micromaxinfo.com NOVEMBER 2018 | www.engrreview.com
lans to assign construction of LILO line of both circuits of 220 KV DC Gaya(PG) - Sonenagar transmission line at 400/220/132 KV Chandauti (New)[ Approx, line length-1.5 RKM . CKM-3 KM]. Place : Kochar Bihar Industry: Power Bihar State Power Transmission Company Ltd “Dileep Kumar, Chief Engineer (Project II), Vidyut Bhawan, Bailey Road, Patna, Bihar. T: 0612- 2504655, M: 7763816743, E-mail:cepro-ject2bsptl@gmail.com
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PRODUCT SHOWCASE The new Gast 86/87R Series of oil-less rocking piston compressors and vacuum pumps While other manufacturers have been busy selling rocking piston compressors that produce a lot of noise and less-than-ideal pressure, Gast has been quietly setting the new standard by re-engineering our oil-less rocking piston from the ground up. The result is a unit that delivers quieter performance, higher pressure, a longer life and greater application flexibility. The sleek, new 86/87R Series is not just another pretty product. It’s beauty runs deep as it performs in ways not yet seen in the industry. The patented crossover chamber design regulates and controls airflow to dampen sound and optimize performance, while delivering a wide range of pressure level options. Because the 86/87R Series can easily retrofit into an existing footprint, it’s also a smart, flexible solution for a wide range of markets and applications, viz. Environmental, General industrial, medical, printing & packaging, food and beverage, transportation, laboratory, and material handling.
Designed to performs “When we set out to re-engineer our rocking piston compressor, we aimed to do more
than just increase pressure. We set out to dramatically reduce sound, enhance flow, create a standard footprint for easy retrofit anywhere in the world and improve the compressor’s aesthetics,” says Gast. The inherent design of rocking piston technology makes it the optimal choice for applications requiring high pressure or vacuum and air flow in a small package. The flexible cup is made with superior materials and mounted on top of the connecting rod, creating vacuum or pressure while maintaining a tight seal against the cylinder walls in a rocking motion. The forgiving design has fewer components, causes less friction and has a low exhaust temperature, for greater reliability and durability for the life of the product. Despite it’s small size, the versatility of 86/87R means this is the right product to deliver quality air solutions.
Shavo Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Shavo House, S.No.21A/10B, Plot No,394 South Main Road, Hotel Cozy Inn Chowk Koregaon Park, Pune - 4112 001 Phone: 020-2615 9641 Email: shavogroup@vsnl.com
Welding Fume Extractor, King Extractor-II-MU 3 Welding Fume Extractor, King Extractor-II-MU 3 is a mobile mechanical high efficiency self-cleaning filter designed for workplaces. The filter cleans air from different kinds of dry dust, welding aerosols & other dry contaminants from most industrial processes. The filter cartridge is cleaned automatically without interrupting the filtration process. The cleaning extends the cartridge service periods and minimizes maintenance.
The Filter is designed for continuous indoor operation under the following climatic conditions: • Air temperature from +10 deg. C to +45 deg. C. • Relative humidity : 80% at 25 deg. C • The compact construction integrates the filter, extraction arm and fan
• The filter can be used at workplaces unreachable to other ventilating equipment, & • The filter requires connection to a general compressed air supply. The standard delivery set includes Built-in fan, Control console, Filtering cartridge of respective type, Spark arrester, Oil separator with reduction box for compressed air system, and Electrical grounded cable L= 5 m with plug.
For more information : Ador Welding Ltd. Akurdi, Chinchwad, Pune 411 019 Phone: 020-4070 6000 , Email: cmo@adorians.com Web: www.adorwelding.com
Nexgen Refrigerated Air Dryers The Nexgen Refrigerated Air Dryers from Gem Equipment are known for engineering excellence, innovation and reliability.The heat exchangers are designed to provide worry-free, highly efficient
heat transfer whether you are processing simple fluids, viscous solu8tions, or particulates. They feature honey comb construction of aluminium fins, true cross-flow for greater effective temperature
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differences, non-clogging larger cross-sectional area for air flow, integral air-air and air-refrigerant exchanges, with stainless steel demister moisture separator, robust non-corrosive grade aluminium, & larger heat transfer area for higher efficiency. The rugged electronic panels display both inlet and dew point temperatures. They incorporate a Tripper module with alarm for compressed high discharge pressure, compressed low suction pressure, expansion valve malfunction, auto drain valve function and fan motor cycling. Introduction of speed control is one of the major developments towards the optimization of refrigeration systems based on average load. For periods of high cooling demand, the compressor speed can be increased which results in a higher refrigerant flow and thus higher cooling capacity and vice versa during periods of low cooling demand. Compressed air purification equipment must deliver uncompromising performance
and reliability while providing the right balance of air quality with the lowest cost of operation. As a quality-centric group, Gem ensures that its dryers are test at each stage of assembly as per ISO 7183 or relevant standards. It maintains stringent engineering practices throughout the production process to achieve higher reliability. Gem’s stateof-the-art ISO 9001-23008 certified facility is equipped with dedicated men and machines to chisel out products of impeccable quality and reliability.
For more information GEM Equipments (P) Ltd. SF No.103, Avinashi Road, Arasur, Coimbatore 641 407 Tel : 0422-2363800 / E-mail: sales@gemindia.com
K-LITE Introduces LED Landscape – Redefined The Essence of lighting is one of the most important things in our lives. At K-Lite we are passionate about creating a distinctive atmosphere that improves the quality of life in the cities
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and towns by exploring the many potential facets of lighting that supports the wellbeing and safety of all. Founded in 1977 in India, K-Lite has grown to be the leading manufacturer of
outdoor luminaires and decorative poles. K-Lite’s proven performance in the landscape segment is because of its ability to stylishly convey the identity of a space with a blend of efficiency and modularity to maximise the visual comfort that is best suited to each specific space.
Our Landscape range includes : Linear Wall Washer, Up-Down Lighters, LED Strips/ Neon flex, Promenade Lighting, Bollards, Under Water Lighting, Post top luminaires, Bulk Heads, Path finders, Polar lighting and newly added series of Facade Lighting.
For more information K-LITE INDUSTRIES D-10, Ambattur Industrial Estate,Chennai-58 Tel: 26257710,48581950, Fax : 26257866 Cell: 95000 79797, 95000 85511 E-mail: info@klite.in / Web: www.klite.in
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Pioneer in intuitive programming • Offer the easiest-to-use & most adaptable alternative Automation Solution for specialized & 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 highperformance 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.
For more information InnoVista Sensors India Pvt Ltd Div 1, BNR Complex, Plot No.92/1A, 1st Floor, H P Avenue Road, Konappana Agrahara, Electronic City –Phase 1, Bangalore – 560100, India E-mail: india@innovistasensors.com Web: www.innovistasensors.com
MECO MULTIFUNCTION POWER & ENERGY MONITOR - MODEL “MFM-96S” “MECO” Multifunction Power & Energy Monitor, Model : “MFM-96S” Microcontroller based with MODBUS RTU Protocol is indigenously designed, tooled and manufactured by the R & D Department of MECO and Competitively Priced. “MFM-96S” eliminate using conventional panel with 10 different meters. It save more then 50% of the cost in panel, as it reduce size of panel, with One MFM-96S having 10 parameters and very little wiring. “MFM-96S” is built with 4 rows, Super Bright Red LED Displays with 4 Digits Resolution and 8 Digit Resolution (Energy Import-Export - 4 Quadrant operations). It has Inbuilt Memory to store CTR, PTR, Inst. Address, Password & Energy Reset facility. “MFM-96S” has Simultaneous Display of 10 Parameters, 48 Values on 16 Pages for Voltage, Current, Active Power, Reactive Power, Apparent Power, Frequency, Power Factor,
Active Energy, Reactive Energy & Apparent Energy (Import / Export - 4 Quadrant operations). TRMS Measurement, 3Phase 3Wire / 3Phase 4 Wire (User Selectable) CTR, PTR, Instruments address, Password Protected, Energy Reset & Auto / Manual Scroll Display (Programmable) are key features of “MFM-96S”. “MFM-96S” is Ideal to monitor & acquire Power Data from Generator, Remote Monitoring, Building Management System, PLC’s / SCADA application, Energy Audit, QC Testing, Power Management, etc. RS485 Port with MODBUS Protocol & Power Master Software to store parameters on the PC is optional.
For more information MECO Instruments Pvt. Ltd. Plot No. EL-1, MIDC Electronic Zone, TTC Industrial Area, Mahape, Navi Mumbai 400710. (INDIA) Tel: 0091-22-27673311-16 (Sales),27673300 (Board) Fax: 0091-22-27673310, 27673330 E-mail: sales@mecoinst.com Web : www.mecoinst.com
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BALL SPLINE SLT/ SLF SERIES
Structure and Features The spline shaft has three of load groove on the circumference, and the Gothic arch groove design can make sure three grooves can withstand clockwise or counterclockwise of torque at the same time, increase the life and rigidity. The rows of balls are held in a special resin retainer incorporated in the spline nut so that they smoothly roll and circulate. With this design, balls will not fall even if the nut is removed from the spline shaft.
Features • Large Load Capacity Every groove on the PMI Spline shaft is precision ground to form a 30° angular contact point. Having a large load capacity in
the radial and torque directions. • No Angular Backlash At a contact angle of 30° to provide a preload in an angular-contact structure, this eliminates an angular backlash in the rotational direction and increases the rigidity. • High Rigidity Since the contact angle is large and an appropriate preload is given, high rigidity against torque and moment is achieved. • Ball Retaining Type The use of recirculation structure prevents the balls from falling, even if the spline shaft is pulled out of the spline nut.
Application Robots, Transporting equipment, Wire winder, ATC(auto tools change)…etc.
For more information SUPERSLIDES & BALLSCREWS co.INDIA PVT. LTD. SUPERSLIDES HOUSE, A-774 T.T.CIndustrial Area,Off Thane-Belapr Road, Next to SGS, Koparkhairne, Navi Mumbai-400 701 INDIA Tel: 022-4935 555 (40 Lines) Fax :022-49355556 E-mail: sales@superslides.in / info@superslides.in Website: www.superslides.in
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S-2 Tool steel balls S-2 Tool steel balls are design to achieve extreme ruggedness. The ball surface has smooth ground and polished finish. These balls provide the toughness and strength necessary for severe shock loads. S-2 Tool steel balls are hardened throughout and have unusually good wear characteristics. S-2 Tool Steel Balls find most frequent use in oil field equipment and offshore drilling operations. They provide good service in withstanding the abrasion of pulverized rock and mud slurries. International Equivalents ASTM A681, UNS T-4190
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0.47-0.52% 0.90-1.10% 0.40-0.50% 0.025% Max 0.25% Max 0.20% Max 0.045% Max 0.035% Max 0.50% Max 0.025% Max
Hardness HRc 55-58
For more information N.Gandhi & Co. 7,8,9,106 & 107, Samyak, Sagar Plaza Ind. Complex,Boidapada,Sativali, Vasai(E),Dist.Palghar-401208, Maharashtra,INDIA Tel : +91-8007350011 / 8007930011 Email : marketing@ngandhi.com Website : www.ngandhi.com
Invisible and highly mobile Design, functionality and more leeway with 180° multiple-joint hinges installed on the inside. Elesa+Ganter standards experts are used to providing unconventional Elesa+Ganter-standard application solutions for a wide range of applications. After all, the goal is to make it as easy as possible for the customer to use
standard elements by means of illustrative product
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descriptions. It is quite normal that every now and then, a 180° turn around the corner must be considered. In the truest sense of the word, this requirement also applies to the Stainless Steel-Multiple-joint hinges GN 7237, which are now included in the Elesa+Ganter product line. Although they are ins- talled to be spacesaving and vandalism-proof inside the housing they allow a 180° opening angle of the flaps, hatches and doors. This helps achieve optimum accessibility to the housing interior and at the same time, it avoids the blocking of escape routes by open doors, for example. Moreover, the housing exteriors remain free of attachments that do not match the design or that should be avoided entirely in the interests of easy cleaning. The Stainless SteelMultiple-joint hinges are made up of fixing angle
pieces, which are mounted on the housing or the door, and an intervening 7-speed, clearance-free, self-lubricated joint mechanism. Thanks to the movement of the joint mechanism designed by simulation software, when opening, for example, a flap is first slightly lifted and then swung by 180°. Maximum flexibility in installation: Long holes in the mounting bracket and spacer plates make the hinge adjustable on three levels. For easy mounting, threaded plates and spacer plates are available as accessories. To meet more complex applications with specific opening or motion sequences, Elesa+Ganter also offers custom-made solutions that go beyond conventional hinge usages, as required, with a 4- or 10-fold joint mechanism as a lifting or pull-out system Find out more at www.elesa-ganter.in
MAGNETIC FLOAT SWITCH
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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.,
For more information MRK ENGINEERS, 15/1A2, PLOT: III, LAKSHMI NAGAR, RAMAMOORTHY STREET, MOONDRAMKATTALAI (POST), CHENNAI- 600128. Ph: 09444668125. Email: ramakrishnan252008@yahoo.com
Panther Taps and Drills
For more information Elesa and Ganter India Pvt. Ltd. A-54, Sector-83, Noida-201305 (U.P.) INDIA Tel: 0120-4726666 Fax: 0120-4726600 E-mail: info@elesaganter-india.com Web: www.elesa-ganter.in
Float switch is an electrical on-off switch which operate
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 vertical type, Horizontal type
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
Indian Tool Manufacturers (ITM) – A division of Birla Precision Technologies Ltd. has launched Panther Taps and Drills. ITM focuses on its R&D department to continuously develop exceptional quality products for its customers. As a result of this extensive study and continuous efforts, we proudly introduce new ITM “PANTHER” Series a new range of products matched with highest international standards to ensure Superior Performance, Extra Tool Life, and Guaranteed Results.
I) Panther series Taps are made out of the advanced grades of HSS premium materials. These Taps are produced on our latest CNC Machines, with unique geometries to suit different work materials. ITM Panther
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series of Taps consists of Spiral Flute, Spiral Point, Roll Form, and Straight FluteCast Iron. ITM Panther Taps are available with TiN, TiAlN, TiCN etc.coatings to enhance the performance. 1. Spiral Flute Taps are best Suited for Blind Hole applications and are specially designed to eliminate chip clogging, they are available in size range of (Size Range: M3 to M16). 2. Spiral Point Taps are specially designed for Through-Hole application and are suitable for higher cutting speed. Size range is from M3 to M16. 3. Roll Form Taps is best suitable for both Blind and Through-Hole application. Roll forming operation is chip less operation, forming a thread by displacement of materials and not by cutting hence best suitable for ductile materials, the size range is from M6 to M16. 4. St.Flute - Cast Iron Taps are best suitable for Cast Iron material and size range is
from M3 to M16. II) Panther series of Drills are also made out of the advanced grades of HSS premium materials. These Drills are produced on our latest CNC Machines, with unique geometries to give better accuracy holes and best performance. These drills are developed to machine hardened steel materials like Stainless Steel, Nickel Chromium Steel and Forged Steel etc. Panther Drills are designed to work on tougher materials and having Special point geometry to reduce thrust forces while drilling. Panther drills are made with special Surface treatment for maximum wear resistance. Size range in metric as per IS 5101 Metric Size 3.0mm to 13.0 mm Inch size as per BS 328 Inch Series: 1/8”to ½.” These new series of our “ Panther” range of Products are new generation tools will work at higher cutting parameters on latest CNC Machines and we are very confident that these products are solutions for your higher productivity.
For more information Birla Precision Technologies Limited Email: itmth@indiantool.com
Steady Volt Servo Voltage Stabilizers Frequent voltage variations are a menace that can damage electronic components like power supplies, drives,
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PLCs, controllers, etc. Their effects are widely felt in CNC, printing and textile machines as well as
laboratory, data processing, medical & telecommunication equipment. Frequent breakdowns of such machines are costly to repair. This apart, the downtime and frequent interruptions in operation brings substantial loss of revenue. Steady Volt from Unity Controls is a state-of-the-art Voltage Stabilizer designed to protect such equipment from voltage variations & its ill-effects.
Following are some of its unique features: • Intelligent microprocessorbased system(available in new digital models) • Digital interface with large LCD display and keypad • Auto re-start, adjustable output voltage, trip
bypass, fault list • No hunting, oscillation and noise generation • Innovative transformer design to minimize power loss • Constant output voltage across a wide input voltage range • Single phasing prevention, surge suppressor and EMI / RFI filter With the best-in-class response time and correction rates, Steady Volt offers improved power quality and greater energy efficiency, thereby saving the cost of breakdowns and energy utilization. Apart from protecting your equipment from damage, Steady Volt also saves energy during continuous operations.
For more information Unity Controls Pvt. Ltd. 405, Sapphire Arcade, 42 M.G. Road, Ghatkopar (E), Mumbai 400 077 Phone: 022- 2501 3832 / 33 E-mail: sales@unitycontrols.in Web: www.unitycontrols.in
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Masyc’s Reversible Hammer Crusher MASYC, an ISO 9001-2008 certified company, specializes in the field of Bulk Material Handling System, Conveyor Equipment, Crushers and Screens, etc. The Reversible Hammer Crushers are manufactured based on proven technology and under in-house strict quality control. It has the unique design feature such as Welded Casing, Screwed Liner with High Carbon Steel Plates, Hammer heads made of chrome alloy cast steel or manganese steel depending upon the application. Rotor shaft is made out of forged steel, Hammer grinding path with Wear Resistant Plates which are Mechanically/ Hydraulically adjustable and Dust Proof Spherical Roller Bearing. It crushes material in two stages i.e. initially the material is reduced by impact between hammer and material followed by scrubbing action (attrition) against breaker
plate. Masyc’s Reversible Hammer Mill is used for Hard Coal, Lignite, Cooking Coal, Lime Stone, Gypsum and other soft and medium hard materials. These Mills are rugged in structural, design and easy to maintain, having high throughput and low wear. The maximum reduction ratio can be as high as 12:1 depending upon the WBI of the material. Masyc can offer Reversible Hammer Crusher up to a capacity of around 700 TPH and having Rotor dia 2000 mm. Its major customers include Ultratech, Bhushan Steel and Power, Binani Cement, Nirma, Amrit Cement, Jindal Saw, Orient Cement, etc.
For more information Masyc Projects Pvt. Ltd. 20, Community Centre Mayapuri, Phase -1 New Delhi 110 064 Tel +91-11-28115453, Fax: +91-11-28116850 Email: masyc@masycproject.com Web www.masycproject.com
Low Cost Digital Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge This state-of-the-art Digital Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge is the most accurate way to measure the wall thickness of materials such as steel, cast iron, plastic and more. Once
meant only for professionals and electrical technicians, our wholesale price makes this device available for easy around-the-house use! The simple to use and
durable Digital Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge uses ultrasonic technology to safely measure the thickness of materials such as steel, aluminum, titanium, plastics, ceramics, glass, and most other materials (as long as it has parallel top and bottom surfaces). The gauge provides basic measurement, scanning, adjustable sound velocity, and extended storage capabilities for additional flexibility. The innovate gauge design features an intuitive interface that makes set up and operation easy. Simply calibrate the gauge to a known thickness or sound velocity and begin taking measurements.
Manufacturer Specifications • Measuring range:
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1.2~220mm (Steel) Accuracy: ±(1%H+0.1)mm Resolution: 0.1mm Sound velocity range: 1000~9999m/s Working frequency: 5MHz Minimum limit for tube measuring: F20*3mm (Steel) Auto calibration Auto linear compensation: this advanced software program enhances the precision by correcting the non-linear accuracy of the transducer Data store/ Data recall/ Data delete function Sound velocity measurement Low battery indication Auto power off LCD backlight display Power: 2x AA Batteries (not included) Dimensions: 154 x 73 x 27mm.
For more information India Tools & Instruments Co. – BOMBAY - INDIA Tel: 022-23428862 / 9819345050 E-mail: ojus_itico@hotmail.com web:www.indiatool.net
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ITI-160(P) Portable Digital METAL Hardness Tester
Advantages • Largest screen 3 inch, showing all functions and parameters.it is the largest screen of leeb hardness tester, easy read and operate.
Main Application • Die cavity of molds • Bearings and other parts • Failure analysis of pressure vessel, steam generator and other equipment • Heavy work piece • The installed machinery and permanently assembled parts • Testing surface of a small hollow space • Material identification in the warehouse of metallic materials • Rapid testing in large range
and multi-measuring areas for large-scale work piece
Technical Specifications • Measuring range: HLD (170～960) HLD • Measuring direction: 360° • Hardness Scale: HL、HB、 HRB、 HRC、 HRA、 HV、 HS • Display:3 inch screen , • Data memory: 600 groups max. (relative to impact times 32～1) • Printing paper: width is (57.5±0.5)mm, diameter is 30mm • Battery pack: 6V NI-MH • Battery charger: 9V/500mA • Continuous working period: about 150 hours (With backlight off, no printing) • Communication interface.
For more information India Tools & Instruments Co. – BOMBAY - INDIA Tel: 022-23428862 / 9819345050 E-mail: ojus_itico@hotmail.com web:www.indiatool.net
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NEW Digital Barcol Impressor DBI-1000 A digital indentation hardness tester, is the latest design and development of our company. It is characterized in that provided with a balance positioning, a digital display of hardness value, and a non disassembly calibration and adjusting. It is with good stability, convenient calibration, and high accuracy of detection. It is mainly used in aluminum processing industry, testing pure aluminum, soft aluminum, thick aluminum alloy, aluminum strip, aluminum rod, aluminum castings, aluminum forgings and aluminum alloy products. Also, it can be used for glass steel industry. The relevant standard is ASTM B648-00, ASTM HD2583-07, and GB / T 3854-2005.
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the Brinell Hardness of 25~150HB. No need to be supported. Just test on one side of the sample with the hardness tester, no need to be supported. It is suitable for the test of large and extra thick workpiece. With the maximum hold function, recording the maximum hardness value during measurements. Can be used for measuring not only Barcol Hardness, but also Brinell Hardness (HB), Vickers Hardness (HV), Webster Hardness (HW), Rockwell Hardness (HRB/HRE/HRF/HRH). With the function of calculating the average value, can calculate the average value of the 29 sets of data at most.
Applications fields: Aluminum, Aluminum Alloys,Soft Metals ,Composite Materials, Glass Steel.
Parameters
Barcol Hardness (Hba), Brinell Hardness (HB), Vickers Hardness (HV), Webster Hardness (HW), Rockwell Hardness (HRB/ HRE/HRF/HRH)
Measurement Range
0~100 HBa, equivalent to the Brinell hardness of 25~150HB
Resolution
0.1 HBa For more information Toolpost (india) Tel: 09819345050 / 022-23428862 E-mail: ojus_itico@hotmail.com
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PRODUCT INDEX 161 A
Connectors
61
Folding Doors
11 49
AC Lenear Servo Motor
113
Consumables
69
Fourslide Parts
AC Servo Systems
113
Contouring Control
73
Frequency Drives
37
Actuator
79
Conveyor Belts
Actuator Line
83
Couplings
Air Compressors
9
56, 57
56, 57
G
Crane Buffers
121
Gas Detectors
103
Air Entry Package
91
Current Injection Test Set
109
Gas Management
Air Plazma Cutting Machine
93
Curvic Coupling
113
Gas Springs
121
98, 99
Gear Boxes
27
Aluminium Profiles
113
Automation Products
Cycloidal Gear Boxes
Gearbox
69 D
B
71
DC/AC Geared Motor
56, 57
Gears 113
113
Glass Balls
21
113
Dock Levelers
5
Grinding Media
21
79
Dock Leveller
11
Ground Threads
51
Bars
115
Dock Shelters
5
Bars & Flats
117
Double Valves
91
Ball Transfer Units Ballscrews
Bearings
23, 75
Bevel Gear Boxes
98, 99
Braided Hoses
77
Brake Motors
27
C Cable Glands
61, 89, BACK PAGE
Cable Protection
BACK PAGE
Cables
61
Casting
151
Ceramic Balls
21
Ceramic Components
37 BACK PAGE
Clamps for Linear Guids CNC Cutting Machine
E
41
High Speed Doors
5, 11
Earthing Electrodes
65
High Voltage Insulating Matt
101
Electronic Components
81
Horizontal Machining Center
16, 17
Electronic Modules
81
Hydraulic Press
Encoders
59
Hypid Gear Boxes
107 98, 99
Energy Absorption I
& Vibration Isolation Products
71
Energy Isolation
91
Industrial Connectors
35
Extension Springs
49
Industrial Enclosures
BACK PAGE
F Fasteners
117
113
Ferrous Metals Balls
21
93
Fire Fighting Hoses
124
IBC
Fire Rated Rolling Shutters
CNC Vertical Machining Center
IBC 53
Industrial Sensors
85
Instrumentation Fittings & Valves
71
Insulation Testers
13
L
5
Large Dia Slewing Ring
113
Fittings
115
Leakage Current Tester
13
Flanges
115, 117
Lighting Systems
IFC
113
Linear Actuators
113
Flexible Couplings
Compressed Air Pipeline
Heat Exchangers
High Pressure Compression Springs 49
CNC Turning Center
Compressed Air Dryers
105
3
Chains Circular Connectors
Drag Chains
H
Network System
55
Fluid Dispensers
33
Linear Guideway
79
Conduits
61
Fluid Distribution Systems
49
Linear Line
83
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INDEX
Linear Motion Guides Logistics Services Logout Tagout Products
113 7 159
Precision Ball Screws
113
Switchgears
Precision Measuring Instruments Precision Turned Parts
Stepper & BLDC Motor
113 56, 57, 73
143, 145 89
T
121
Telescopic Line
83
Pressure Control Solutions
71
Tension Springs
121
Probing System
29
Testing Apparatus
Measuring & Gaging Equipment 143, 145
Project Engineering Solutions
69
Thermal Spray Coatings
97
Mini Compression Springs
49
Pulleys
Torsion Springs
49
Modular Belts
37
Pump Solutions
M
Presses
Machine Taps
51
Material Handling Equipment
94 , 95
Motorised Rolling Shutters
5
Motorized Rolling Shutters
11
Motors
56, 57, FRONT GATEFOLD
Multi-Axis Motion Controller Multiparameter
113 31
N Non Ferrous Metals Balls Non-Destructive Testers
21
56, 57 19
Racks
113
Rails
45
Refining Furnace Robotic Systems
56, 57
Robotic Welding
111
Rotary Encoders
73
Safety Gloves
Optical Measuring Instrument Oxy-Fuel CNC Cutting Machines
113 143, 145 69
Safety Laser Scanners
119 86, 87
Scientific & Laboratory Apparatus Sectional Overhead Doors
P
143, 145 5, 11
Servo Cables
105
Pinions
113
Sheets
115
Pipe Fittings
117
Sheets & Plates
117
Pipes
115
Shock Absorbers
121
Pipes & Tubes
117
Shop Aids
Planetary Gear Heads
98, 99
143, 145
Silicone Inflatable Gaskets
77
Plasma CNC Cutting Machines
69
Silicone Inflatable Seals
77
Plastic Balls
21
Silicone Tubes
77
Sliding Doors
11
PLC
47, FRONT GATEFOLD
Power & Energy Monitors
15
Speed Regulators
Power & Harmonics Analyzers
13
SPM Machine
93
Power Line Supervisors
15
Static Elimination Solutions
71
Precision Air Moving Products
71
Steel Rollers
21
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Tubes
115
V V-belts
37, 56, 57
1
S
Oil & Coolant Mist Cleaner
Transformers
R
143, 145
O
143, 145
121
W Wave Springs
25
Welding Carriage Machine
93
Welding Equipments
69
Welding Machine
93
Wires & Cables Workholding
56, 57 143, 145
AD INDEX 163 COMPANY NAME
PG. NO.
A
A.C. AUTOMATION
ADOR WELDING LIMITED
AMI POLYMER PVT. LTD.
APEX PRECISION MECHATRONIX PVT. LTD.
COMPANY NAME
PG. NO.
E
121
COMPANY NAME
PG. NO.
GRUNDFOS PUMPS INDIA PRIVATE LTD.
19
ELECTROTHERM (INDIA) LTD.
1
ELEVATOR ESCALATOR EXPO - 2019
150
HANNA EQUIPMENTS (INDIA) PVT. LTD.
31
ELGI EQUIPMENTS LTD.
9
HARTING (INDIA) PVT. LTD.
35
ENGIMACH - 2019
156
HEIDENHAIN OPTICS & ELECTRONICS INDIA PVT. LTD.
73
H
69
77
113
AURUM ALLOYS & ENGINEERING LLP
115
AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC LTD.
EPCOS INDIA PVT. LTD.
81
109
EPPINGER TOOLING ASIA PVT. LTD.
98 - 99
HRS PROCESS SYSTEMS LTD.
41
AUTOMATION INDIA WELDING TECHNOLOGY (P) LTD.
111
E-SQUARE ALLIANCE PVT. LTD.
159
HUMMEL CONNECTOR SYSTEMS PVT. LTD.
BACK PAGE
AVIANS INNOVATIONS TECHNOLOGY PVT. LTD.
11
F
FKL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
B
BIRLA PRECISION TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
51
C
CHHATARIYA RUBBER & CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES
75
INNER INSIDE FRONT COVER
G
124
D
DELAIR INDIA PVT. LTD.
53
DISTRIBUELEC - 2019
149
DOWEL ENGINEERING WORKS
FLIR SYSTEMS INDIA PVT. LTD.
I
107
GALAXY EARTHING ELECTRODES (P) LTD.
67
IMEX - 2019
152
IMTEX - 2019
125
INDIA MACHINE TOOLS SHOW - 2019
154
INDIA STEEL - 2019
157
INDIA TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS CO.
143, 145
INNOVISTA SENSORS INDIA PVT. LTD.
FRONT GATEFOLD
INORBIT TOURS PVT. LTD.
20
65
GANDHI AUTOMATIONS PVT. LTD.
5
GEISSEL INDIA PVT. LTD.
89
GLOBE-TECH ENGINEERING EXPO - 2019
IGUS (INDIA) PVT. LTD.
155
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INDEX
COMPANY NAME
PG. NO.
COMPANY NAME
PG. NO.
COMPANY NAME
PG. NO.
INSTAMOD AIRPIPE PVT. LTD.
55
MARVEL MACHINE TOOLS PVT. LTD.
121
ROSS CONTROLS INDIA PVT. LTD.
91
MECO INSTRUMENTS PRIVATE LTD.
13, 15
RR KABEL LIMITED
105
J
JAYANT GROUP OF COMPANIES
JINDAL STEEL & POWER LTD.
S
117 MEERA CASTING
45
MEGADYNE GROUP
151
86 - 87
3
MGM-VARVEL POWER TRANSMISSION PVT LTD
27
INSIDE BACK COVER
N
94 - 95
JYOTI CERAMIC INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.
JYOTI CNC AUTOMATION LTD.
N. GANDHI & CO.
K
7
SHAVO TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.
71
SICK INDIA
85
SMALLEY STEEL RING COMPANY
25
SPRAYMET SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.
97
37
MENNEKES ELECTRIC INDIA PVT. LTD.
JUNGHEINRICH LIFT TRUCK INDIA PVT. LTD.
SAFEXPRESS PVT. LTD.
21 T
K-LITE INDUSTRIES
KUEBLER AUTOMATION INDIA PVT. LTD.
KUSAM ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES LTD.
INSIDE FRONT COVER
P
33
PHOENIX CONTACT (INDIA) PVT. LTD.
47
TECHNO PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENT PVT LTD
56 - 57
PRECISION MOTION INDUSTRIES, INC. ( PMI )
79
TEJ INDUSTRIES
53
TESTO INDIA PVT. LTD.
63
TIMKEN INDIA LIMITED
23
59
103
TECHCON
R L
LAPP INDIA PVT. LTD.
61
LEE SPRING COMPANY INDIA PVT. LTD.
49
RAJKOT MACHINE TOOLS SHOW - 2018
W RENISHAW INDIA (PUNE)
29 WARPP ENGINEERS PVT. LTD.
RMG POLYVINYL INDIA LTD.
M
153
93
101 Y
MARVEL GLOVES INDUSTRIES
119
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ROLLON INDIA PVT. LTD. - INDIA
83
YAMAZAKI MAZAK INDIA
16 - 17
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