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August 2018

Endoline re-engineers flagship random sealer to meet manufacturer case challenges In response to manufacturer calls for flexible, future proof, end-of-line machinery, Endoline will unveil, at the forthcoming PPMA Show (Stand C52), its re-engineered 704 Fully Automatic Random Case Sealer, which can now manage an unprecedented range of case styles and sizes, meeting all current health and safety regulations.

ince its creation in the early 90’s, the 704 Fully Automatic Random Case Sealer has become a flagship system amongst Endoline’s range of end-of-line machines. In situ within food factories globally for almost 30 years, the machine is testament to Endoline’s ability to build high quality, long lasting, systems. However, following unprecedented demand for random case sealers to manage a greater variety of case materials and sizes, Endoline has reengineered the 704 to meet exact specifications. Through technical enhancements Endoline have expanded the case size range by almost 60% at its greatest increase, without compromising on speed. In addition to a greater range of case sizes, manufacturers are now packing with a wider variety of case materials

to suit retail specifications, from poorly scored, lightweight cases, to heavy, twin wall cases. To meet this challenge, Endoline have integrated a dual action hook into the re-engineered 704 to provide greater control, ensuring that the inner flaps of the case are effectively pushed into place before sealing, which overcomes tearing or the risk of the case opening at a later stage. For lighter weight cases, which are susceptible to tearing or crushing when running through a system at speed, the 704 now features side bars and a fully driven infeed with blade stop. This is automatically activated after a case passes the barcode reader to police the throughput of cases, ensuring there is a suitable gap between each, and safeguarding the consistent flow of cases into the machine. The new infeed control also allows for greater speed control of the 704, which can now typically seal up to 14 random sized cases per minute.

The dual action hook ensures that the flaps of the twin walled cases are efficiently pushed into position, ready for sealing

“Manufacturers are increasingly pushing to automate their endof-line production facilities, and they are facing mounting pressure from retailers to pack products into different packaging formats, and styles, to keep up with specific customer d e m a n d s . ” Comments Andrew Ya t e s , Sales Director at Endoline M a c h i n e r y . “Consequently, we have witnessed greater demand

The 704 is fitted with a ‘blade stop’ which polices the throughput of cases to ensure there is a consistent flow into the machine

for systems which offer flexibility, as companies look to future proof their automation investment. To this end, random, high speed, end-of-line systems have become more sought after, and we have engineered our successful 704 to meet all of these current, high standards.” Integrated with Endoline’s new Industry 4.0 compatible, icon based, HMI interface, the 704 is built to a smaller footprint than previous models, maximising factory floor space and features additional safety equipment to meet all current health and safety standards. For further information on any of Endoline’s extensive range of machines, please contact Endoline on Tel: + 44 (0) 1767 316422, Fax: 01767 318033, email: sales@endolineautomation.com or visit the website at www.endoline-automation.com

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August 2018

ULTRA HIGH PRESSURE VALVE FOR LIQUID HYDROGEN APPLICATIONS The robust and versatile HP- 40 ultra-high pressure control valve for liquids and gases is the latest addition to the established range of Badger Meter Control Valves available through liquids handling specialists PUMP ENGINEERING. The HP-40 control valve is an ideal solution for high pressure applications such as automotive, fuel cell and research applications. In these situations it is the perfect valve for controlling high pressure liquids and gases such as hydrogen, supercritical CO2 and catalyst injection control in high pressure and ultra-high pressure reactors. The valve features a tri-axially forged 316L stainless steel body, a solid Stellite inner valve assembly and standard packing material of TorlonÂŽ with PFA CV rings. It has a pressure rating of 40,000 psia (2758 bar) and can be used for both flow control as well as a Class lV shutoff valve. Among the standard features are; a wide range of interchangeable trims, a choice of linear or quick opening trims, ANSI Class lll shutoff for sizes P-1 through P-9 and ANSI Class lV shutoff for sizes K through O and a 9/16 in. high pressure cone and collar fittings. Options include a Titanium Nitride coated Stellite inner valve and a stainless steel actuator and control hardware for explosionproof requirements. Further details available from: Christopher Newberry, Pump Engineering Ltd, Riverside Estate, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5DF. Tel: 01903 730900. sales@pumpeng.co.uk www.pumpeng.co.uk

August 2018

SIGMA-7 SERVOS HELPING TO DRIVE PRODUCTION STANDARDS HIGHER The latest range of SIGMA-7 SERVO DRIVES from YASKAWA has been developed with the focus on three main goals; consistently fast commissioning, high production output and maximum operational reliability. The compact Sigma-7 servos (200 V Series & 400 V Series) cover a wide power range from 50W up to 15kW in various formats with the largest motors offering a continuous torque of 95Nm and a peak 224Nm.

enabling immediate use without the need for complex parametrisation or special knowledge of control equipment, along with an auto-tuning function to ensure quick adjustment.

Energy-efficiency is likely to be high on most operators ‘wish lists’ and with this in-mind the Sigma-7 motor is designed to operate with up to 20% less heat generated. Furthermore, the possibility of DC power coupling of axes offers the They represent a powerful response potential for sharing and energy savings to the demands of today’s production of up to 30% engineering machine builders and end-users in packaging plants, semi- The drives also meet the demands conductor manufacturing, digital printing to save space without compromising and wood processing. The Servo Drives performance as their ‘book-style’ are available with embedded EtherCAT housing design supports side-by-side and Mechatrolink3 communications with installation of amplifiers. further connectivity options to follow. This means they can operate in With 25 years of development know- small spaces to enable high density how and more than 15 million servo axis performance inside smaller cabinets in operation around the world YASKAWA allowing for both drive and control has unparalleled experience in helping electronics to be integrated in the users to maximise the performance machine. of their machines. The Sigma-7 Servo is the latest example of this capability Sigma-7 drives are also designed to as demonstrated by some important help end-users achieve lower production features and benefits. For example, quick costs, with features such as speed loop set-up in just 3 minutes thanks to pre- bandwidth of 3.1kHz, shorter settling sets in the amplifier software to simplify time, reduced positioning time resulting commissioning, a ‘tuning less’ function in higher throughput.

Sigma-7 drives are designed for maximum accuracy and precision courtesy of a 24-bit absolute encoder ensuring a resolution of 16 million pulses per revolution for extremely precise positioning. This is combined with a fast, smooth operation with features such as ripple compensation to meet the highest demands for smoothness and dynamics, even for applications where speed loop gains cannot be set high. The drives are also designed with the essential safety features to ensure they meet today’s mandatory safety standards. For example, the STO function is implemented by default in all Sigma-7 servos so they comply with the requirements of SIL 3 and PL-e, while the safety functions SS1, SS2 and SLS can be integrated by using the safety module. ENDS. More information at:

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August 2018

Dixon Launches Range of Mix Proof Valves Dixon announces the conditions are required and clean extension of its wide range ability is paramount. of hygienic process valves “With this new range we are pleased with the addition of the Dixon to offer Dixon customers a full range of hygienic process valves which Rieger range of Mix Proof now include ball, butterfly, seat, check, and Double Seat valves both sample, diaphragm, and of course the hygienic and aseptic. The mix proof valves. Our customers know all they have to do is make one phone range includes Mix-Proof call to Dixon!” says Dixon’s Hygienic valves, double seat valves Products Manager Ike Topselvi. which are an economical Features alternative to mix proof valves, hygienic pressure Thanks to a modular block design, changing over to an aseptic design resistance valves, hygienic is possible for the single seat valves. overflow valves, tank bottom, Dixon Rieger valves are completely pigging (product recovery) drainable and have a dead space free valves and regulating valves. design. All valves come with Ra 0.8µm. Applications Food and beverage, dairy, bioprocessing, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics where aseptic and hygienic

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Interroll’s Modular Conveyor Platform (MCP)

One kilometer of Interroll MCP in the new ePRICE warehouses ePRICE one of Italy’s leading e-commerce operators has entrusted systems integrator Incas S.p.A. with the entire logistics system at its new distribution centre in Truccazzano (Milan). Interroll provided the solution for handling the merchandise in the new automated warehouse. The Italian e-commerce market has seen tremendous growth that led to ePRICE reviewing the logistics of its extensive product catalogue and as a result, a decision was made to build a new warehouse. They entrusted Incas with the design and construction, who then turned to Interroll for its material handling technology. The need for perfect logistics processes is a key factor in high-growth markets such as in e-commerce. The efficiency and flexibility of both Incas and Interroll operations resulted in a distribution centre ready to support the increases in volume expected from rising consumer demand. The warehouse is fully automated and enables much more efficient and effective management of the delivery allocation phase, triggered by the online purchases on ePRICE.

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The pallet loads are broken up into packages that are conveyed on Interroll’s Modular Conveyor Platform (MCP) inbound toward the storage warehouse. They keep moving on MCP from the warehouse into the picking zone for the preparation of orders in the outbound phase, where the weighing, strapping, bar code reading, label printing and label application all take place. The total length of the installed Interroll MCP amounts to almost one kilometer (920 meters) – consisting of 10,150 rollers, 560 RollerDrive units and as many photo cells were installed. The main element of the platform is a robust, modular system that incorporates the various key elements of conveying systems to form a complete material flow solution that provides the services needed. The modularity of the platform

ensures easy plug-and-play installations that ensure flexibility and scalability. The modules are preassembled, thereby simplifying the installation of the system. In order to access the different levels of the MCP installation, Interroll has also installed RM6008 elevators. Claudio Carnino, Interroll Italia sales director underlined the excellent cooperation with Incas stating... “It has been an honour working together to provide the optimized warehousing solution for ePRICE, the leading Italian e-commerce player. With a fast expanding sector, perfect internal logistics is crucial for the best end-customer satisfaction. Interroll has not only the product and the technology but also the necessary experience to reach that goal.”

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POW-R-QUIK Introduces New Industrial Turbine Starter Series for Diesel Engines POW-R-QUIK introduced a new edition to their PRQ series of industrial/marine turbine air and gas starters. The new PRQ200i inertia drive and PRQ200p pre-engaged models round out the PRQ series for diesel engines in the 22 liter to 200-liter range. The PRQ200 Series turbine comes in both a right & left-hand rotation to start counter rotating main propulsion engines. There is a low pressure model as well as the standard pressure model. The 200i inertia starter and the 200p pre-engaged model both have the bearing forward of the pinion. An exhaust adaptor allows for direct replacement using certain competitive starter exhaust plumbing; so the inlet is a direct fit in many replacement situations. An optional, unique feature is the SuperTrappstyle muffler that is small in size and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t decrease power. The POW-R-QUIK starter family offers a full range of turbine and hydraulic starters for a variety of heavy-duty gas, oil, mining and marine applications. The Pow-R-Quik brand is unequaled in the industry in terms of performance, reliability and quality. For more information please contact ESE BV. valves@ese.tc T CLARK www.ese.tc tele 31- 715173947 14|

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packs twice the signal density into a 7 mm footprintl A sensor terminal block from WAGO fits double the signal density into a smaller space on the DIN rail while reducing cabling requirements. Two signals can be connected to each 7 mm wide TOPJOB SÂŽ sensor terminal block, providing a 3.5 mm signal density in a more robust housing. It saves money and installation time by using push-in jumpers rather than wires for commoning power across to each block in an assembly, rather than having to feed live and neutral wires separately into each one. Push-In CAGE CLAMPÂŽ spring pressure connection eliminates the risk of loose or faulty wiring, making TOPJOB S ideal for connecting sensors in areas subject to frequent vibration such as in heavy industrial environments. A supply terminal block ensures that live, earth and neutral only need to be fed into an assembly once, as the power supply can be commoned across to other terminal blocks using standard jumpers. These are available in a range of pole configurations for added flexibility, while colour-coding simplifies assignment of potentials. Consequently installers can save a large amount of time and money by reducing the amount of wiring used in an installation. At effectively 3.5 mm per sensor connection, more signals can be connected within a smaller space, making the TOPJOB S sensor terminal ideal for confined control cabinets. The terminal blocks feature several potential levels and one signal level. The potential levels are for power supply and, if necessary, sensor grounding or shielding. The signal level is for through signal transmission from the sensors. A single terminal block housing accommodates two interconnected potential terminals with double spacing on the lower levels, and two independent signal pathways with single spacing on the upper levels. Space is provided within the terminal block for engineers to install a PCB, for instance to facilitate LED voltage indicators.

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The structure of the terminal block ensures that jumpers, wiring and LEDs (if applicable) are always visible, while the marking system is one of the fastest on the market. The blocks can be marked on the top and the side, while a snap-on marker carrier is available to allow marking

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August 2018

DNVGLApprovedMarinePressureTransmitters ESI Technology Ltd has been awarded Marine Type Approval from DNV GL for a range of pressure transmitters www.esi-tec.com/certificate/dnv-gl.pdf

DNVGL (Det Norske Veritas Germanscher Lloyd) is the industry leader in Marine Accreditation and is accepted as suitable in even the most remote areas of the globe. Headquartered in HĂ¸vik, Norway, it was created in 2013 as a result of a merger between two leading organisations in the field - Det Norske Veritas (Norway) and Germanischer Lloyd (Germany). In addition to providing technical assessment, certification, risk management and software development, DNV GL also invests heavily in research. Due to changing regulations in the shipping and the marine industry, it is becoming increasingly important that the components and equipment used are tested and certified as suitable for use in harsh marine environments. ESI Technology have recognized the demand, and submitted a range of products from vacuum to 5000 bar, which cover most eventualities in the Marine workspace. DNV GL approval confirms that ESI Technology pressure sensors are compliant to their manufacturing rules, and have demonstrated that they are fit for purpose and meet the required environment and performance criteria during the approval process. A rigorous testing schedule is involved during the approval process to prove

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the how durable and rugged the products are. DNV GL approved pressure sensors offer distinct advantages and applications for ships, barges, offshore oil platforms and desalination. Having equipment that has been certified can reduce the risk of major incidents and can give piece of mind that failures will not be down to poor design of the equipment. It can be a requirement from Insurance companies and even some areas may restrict movement of vessels that do not have appropriate certification. There are various levels of marine approval ranging from the very basic for use in cabins and locker spaces, through engine room and bilges, to on deck and even up mast mountings. These are classified by DNVGL as location classes and it is important that the equipment used is suitable and certified for use in each location, in relation to temperature, humidity, vibration, EMC, and enclosure. The location classes are defined on the equipment certificate, but further guidance can be found from DNVGL. ESI have aimed for the highest level in each class so that the products can be used in the most diverse range of applications on-board.

Meet the Marine Range The range includes pressure transmitters for use on shipping systems such as marine engines, cargo storage tanks, fuel gauging, fresh water storage, wastewater management, and heating, cooling and ballast tank control. For oil, LNG and LPG tanker applications there are also ATEX and IECEx approved intrinsically safe options available. For liquid level measurement there are submersible options. Of course, SOS (Silicon-on-sapphire) sensor technology features heavily in the range. With high accuracy, virtually no hysteresis and unbeatable stability, the sensor is perfect for tough environments which require optimal performance. The GS4200, HP1000 and PR3900 cover pressure ranges from vacuum up to 5000 bar, with titanium or stainless steel options and rugged housing. The PR3110 is ideal for low pressure measurement from 100mbar and the PR3441 is a submersible transmitter available from 1mWG. Check out the product datasheets for more information by visiting the ESI website www.esi-tec.com or contact sales sales@esi-tec.com

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August 2018

Thermal Imaging Enables Safe High Temperature Measurements

The FLIR GF309 is a thermal imaging camera from FLIR Systems designed to enable high temperature measurements in industrial furnaces, chemical heaters, and coalfired boilers, without the need to shut down the operation. This portable camera also greatly improves operator safety, by measuring through flames at a safe distance, for all types of furnaces. A good knowledge of the furnace condition can avert failures and unscheduled shutdowns. Suitable for monitoring all types of gas-fired furnaces, chemical heaters and coal-fired boilers, the FLIR GF309 measures temperatures from -40°C to +1500°C with high accuracy across the range. To protect the camera and the operator it has a contoured, nickelcoated heat-shield to reflect the heat. It is ideal for a range of extreme temperature applications including inspecting tubes for reduced heat transfer due to scale build-up and localized tube failure due to overheating. The FLIR GF309 provides temperature readings across the entire surface of the heater, boiler and furnace without the need to interrupt the process. It allows inspection to be accomplished faster and

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safer, averting unscheduled shutdowns and costly catastrophic failures. This ability is greatly complemented by the cameras wide operating temperature range and detachable heat-shield. As a result - the FLIR GF309 can be used for all manner of electrical and mechanical inspection tasks from predicting the life of a bearing to spotting poor electrical connections. The GF309 furnace inspection camera has in-built GPS that automatically documents satellite co-ordinates, enabling swift identification of the problem site and improving repair logistics. It also has a high sensitivity of <25mK so that small faults can be seen at a good range. Additional features include an in-built, high quality visual camera and a lamp for use in dark environments. Lightweight – just 2.4kg – and robust, the FLIR GF309 has a high performance and tiltable viewfinder. This can be adapted

to the individual user and particularly effective outdoors as it shows a very sharp image without the influence of ambient light or reflection. A turntable control grip allows the camera to be used in the most comfortable position; programmable direct access buttons and joystick control are integrated into this handle. For further information on the FLIR GF309 thermal imaging camera please visit www.flir.eu/ogi/display or contact FLIR Systems in Europe on +32-36655100 or gasimaging@flir.com.

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August 2018

Touchpath launches latest manufacturing and distribution asset performance management system • New ‘TouchAsset’ version “Improves asset management and maintenance to optimise company performance and profit” says TouchPath • Monitors multiple assets in real time including production line tooling, distribution centre totes, field equipment, assets by location, and personnel, using data from RFID tags or bar codes • Produces easy-to-read reports on any desk or mobile browser • Improves asset use; ensures efficient maintenance; saves time tracking equipment and parts; eliminates lost or stolen assets International supply chain solutions provider TouchPath is launching a new version of ‘TouchAsset’, its manufacturing and distribution asset performance management system which “Improves asset management and maintenance to optimise company performance and profit” says TouchPath. TouchAsset provides greater visibility of company assets and their maintenance while reducing data entry time and errors. It monitors multiple assets in real time including production line tooling, distribution centre totes, field equipment, assets by location, and personnel, using automated data collection from active and passive RFID tags or bar codes to produce easy-to-read, role-based dashboard reports on PCs, smartphones and other browser-equipped devices. This information helps the user to improve asset use, schedule maintenance with greater efficiency, save time tracking down equipment and parts and eliminate the problem of lost or stolen assets. TouchAsset can be used standalone or integrated with any ERP, WMS, MES, quality control, RFID, data collection or back office system. It is available in four asset tracking software packages: ‘fixed asset basic’ which audits warehouse or other assets, including furniture and computer equipment, using RFID or bar code data; ‘fixed asset advanced’, which uses passive RFID technology and mobile scanners to detect all tagged assets in a given area without needing to scan each asset; ‘portal tracker’, which uses RFID monitoring and alerts at portal locations to track the movement of RFID-tagged, higher value assets; and ‘zone

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tracker’ which monitors equipment that is checked in or out of a defined secure storage area. Zone tracker can be used to monitor inventory levels across multiple storage zones and multiple facilities. For asset maintenance TouchPath’s ‘asset visibility with equipment maintenance’ software allows organisations to manage scheduled and unscheduled, preventative and corrective maintenance in an automated environment and gives technicians on the move rapid access to information on assets and equipment repairs. Other benefits of the system include the ability to track parts and supplies, maintain asset repair histories, carry out inspections and track technician activity by capturing scanned locations, equipment and parts retrieved during the working day. The system also enables asset audits and compliance. Commenting on the launch, TouchPath international CEO David

Myers says: “The latest TouchAsset software family deploys best-in-class technology to help companies make better use of their manufacturing, distribution and other assets. It has been developed to optimise asset performance and profit, so delivers rapid ROI.” The asset management system market is expected to reach USD 25.55 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 15.17%. (Source: marketsandmarkets.com) TouchPath uses smart, flexible modules that can be bolted together in almost any combination to deliver a customised solution at an off-the-shelf price, deploying systems technology that captures more information for better business performance and faster ROI, according to the company. TouchPath has operations in the UK (Halifax HX1 5ER) and the USA (High Point, NC 27265). www.touchpath.com

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Understanding and Applying PROFIBUS, PROFINET and IO-Link – Oct 24, Coventry Taking place at the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry, this freeto-attend seminar and exhibition will address the key practical issues arising from the use of digital communications technologies in automated manufacturing and process industry applications, with particular attention being paid to Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

Agenda Building on the valuable feedback gained from delegates at our previous seminars, this event will feature a substantially revised agenda covering a range of subjects from network design, installation and commissioning through to functional safety & cybersecurity, EMC, Time Sensitive Networking (TSN), PROFINET in Process applications, Advanced Physical Layer (APL), OPCUA and Industry 4.0 While at the time of writing the agenda was not quite finalised, don’t let this put you off – we can assure you it will be absolutely packed with essential information. So don’t delay – book today! Who will benefit? The seminar will be of great value to Designers, Production/System

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capital expenditure on installation, commissioning and maintenance. They offer unprecedented integration of automation, control, monitoring and safety systems using standardised and widely supported communications and networking solutions. This seminar is ably presented by specialists from PI UK member companies. Attendance is free of charge to pre-registered delegates from the User community, i.e. companies that own, operate, design, build or maintain automated plant. The event will provide delegates with an excellent networking opportunity and the ability to speak to experts. Places are limited so don’t delay – book today! In case of difficulty contact Ann on tel: 00 44 207 193 8018 or email admin@profibus.org.uk

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August 2018

Heraeus Infra-Red Provides The Answer In Silk Finishing A fast response, medium wave infra-red system from Heraeus Noblelight is helping to maintain the high quality of woven silks at the Suffolk factory of Stephen Walters. Stephen Walters & Sons Ltd. was founded in 1720 and specializes in the jacquard weaving of innovative, fine fabrics for men’s and ladies’ apparel and neckwear, combining artisan skills with the latest technology. The company creates bespoke woven fabrics from noble fibres including silk, cashmere and linen and was responsible for the wedding dresses of Princess Anne and Princess Diana, as well as the gown for the investiture of Prince Charles. It operates a fully vertical mill, where the entire process, from design concept to finished fabric can be followed through the factory. The finishing of woven silk requires the introduction of steam to improve the drape and handle of the fabric. Consequently, super-heated steam is introduced to the fabric and this dissolves some of the proteins in the strands to make the silk more flexible and softer. The silk then passes over and around heated rollers, where any remaining condensate is removed. The silk finishing machine at Stephen Walters needed modernising to improve the control of the process, both in terms of the steam delivery to the fabric and the consistency of temperature across the heated rollers. The company turned to consultant Nigel Wright of Sorus Engineering, Bury St Edmunds, for help to find the solution. Traditionally, controlling the heating of the rollers had been done by re-circulating steam, water or oil but the manufacture of the insides of the rollers would have been prohibitively expensive. It would also have greatly increased the weight of the rollers, which would have entailed the introduction of a

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gantry with lifting gear to enable periodic maintenance of the rotary seals to be carried out. Electrically-heated rollers were also considered but, again, these would have been too heavy. Engineering and electrical complexities prohibited the use of cartridge heaters. Fortunately, a simple and elegant solution was found in the use of fast response, medium wave infra-red heaters form Heraeus and two 17kW, stand-alone cassettes fitted to heat the outer surface of the rollers. Their heat output is regulated from 0-100% by a pyrometer-controlled stand-alone unit to maintain a pre-set temperature on the roller surface and the contact area of the fabric is adjusted by linear actuators connected to idler rollers. Since installation, the new system has proved very successful. As Wayne Roberds, Technical manager at Stephen Walters, confirms, “We now have greater control over the process and can quickly change the roller surface temperature to suit the fabric being finished. This means that we also enjoy better reproducibility and reliability, with energy-efficient roller heating.” Heraeus specialises in the production and application of high quality energy sources covering the electro-magnetic spectrum from ultraviolet to infra-red. It has over 40 years experience in infra-red technology and offers the expertise, products and systems to provide efficient and effective solutions to drying, heating and curing problems throughout industry.

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August 2018

he two main reasons to remove or reduce water from effluent and waste are either to reduce the volume of material in order to cut storage, handling and disposal costs; or to produce materials with distinct properties (such as liquid and solid fractions of digestate), which can then be stored and used in the most appropriate way. Traditionally, there have been two ways to achieve this: drying and evaporation. Drying usually requires large quantities of heat and energy, is costly and inefficient, and is unsuitable for materials with high water content. Conventional evaporation techniques require temperatures in excess of 100 deg. C, which is usually provided by boiling water or steam. However, due to the low temperatures used in wastewater treatment and aerobic digestion, such energy is not usually available without additional fuel inputs, making evaporation a high-energy option.

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Energy efficient evaporation However, for many types of effluent, low temperature evaporation can be a very energy efficient method of water removal. Where process temperatures are 85-90 deg. C, low temperature evaporation combines the use of a vacuum to reduce the boiling point of the liquid to be removed, together with traditional high temperature evaporators, based on heat exchanger technology. Where the temperature of the effluent or digestate falls below the necessary temperature, it can often be increased via heat exchangers, utilising surplus heat from heaters and CHP engines. Heat exchangers from HRS are capable of recovering heat from other sources, such as the heat left from the CHP engine or from pasteurisation, and using this as the basis for an evaporation system can further improve overall process efficiency. Additionally, using a vacuum in the system to reduce the boiling point reduces the amount of energy required even further.

By Matt Hale, International Sales and Marketing Director, HRS Heat Exchangers

When treating wastewater, sludge and digestate, it can often be beneficial to also reduce the volume of material or increase the solids content. Mechanical dewatering via a centrifuge or belt press to separate solids and liquids is standard for the water treatment and anaerobic digestion sectors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but what if you want to further reduce the water content of the remaining liquid fraction?

Combining systems into a multipleeffect evaporator allows larger quantities of water to be removed for the same initial heat input. Each evaporator is held at a lower pressure than the previous one: because the boiling temperature of water decreases as pressure decreases, the vapour boiled off in one vessel can be used to heat the next â&#x20AC;&#x201C; only the first vessel requires an external source of heat, which can be taken from another process elsewhere or generated specifically for the purpose.

Selecting the right heat exchanger The type of heat exchanger used will depend on the nature of the products being treated. For materials with low or medium viscosities, such as wastewater and effluent with low concentrations of organic solids, using the HRS K Series as an evaporator module provides high heat transfer rates with good resistance to fouling. For more challenging and viscous materials, such as thicker effluents, digestate and solids with higher dry matter concentrations, the HRS Unicus Series contains a selfcleaning scraper mechanism which reduces fouling and maintains heat transfer rates (and therefore operational efficiency).

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HRS Heat Exchangers being used for low temperature evaporation

While both the K Series and Unicus Series are commonly used in the type

of multi-effect evaporation system described above, both heat exchanger models can also be used in other types of evaporator, such as mechanical vapour recompression (MVR) or thermal vapour recompression (TVR) systems, depending on the needs of the product or application. In MVR setups, the evaporated steam is sent to a compressor (where it increases in pressure and temperature) and used as the thermal energy source in the evaporation process. Only electrical energy (for driving the compressor) is used in this case. In TVR setups, boiler steam can be mixed with evaporated steam in a thermo-compressor, leading to considerable energy savings. The ultimate use of HRS heat exchangers for low temperature evaporation can be found in the HRS Digestate Concentration System (DCS), which uses multiple evaporation effects to increase the solids in liquid digestate three- to four-fold. Whether you want to minimise effluent and digestate volumes using the DCS, or simply reduce them in a more energy efficient way, HRS Heat Exchangers has a low temperature evaporation solution to achieve the required results. info@uk.hrs-he.com www.hrs-heatexchangers.com

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Events

August 2018

What’s New in Electronics (WNIE) announces

UK debut of the IPC-CFX Showcase What’s New in Electronics (WNIE) is delighted to announce in association with IPC and incorporating the Hermes Standard, the UK debut of the IPC-CFX Showcase during this year’s WNIE Live event, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham from 25-26 September 2018. The IPC-CFX Initiative is a modern data & control method defined by an IPC Standard for digital communication across all factory machines, sensors, devices and software systems, enabling a smoother path towards Industry 4.0. WNIE Live will take IPC-CFX further along the industry 4.0 route by demonstrating production integration/capability – LIVE during the show from 25-26 September 2018.

more than 45,000 UK companies and 1,000,000 people employed by the UK’s ElecTech industry. ElecTech is key to the future of the UK economy. In addition, The Hermes Standard for vendor-independent machine-to-machine communication in SMT assembly, a non-proprietary open protocol, based on TCP/IP- and XML will support the production line through the exchange of PCB related data between the different machine vendors.

WNIE Live is the UK’s leading event covering the whole spectrum of the electronics industry. With dedicated conferences and exhibition opportunities for the Embedded and EMC industries, as well as electronics manufacturing, WNIE Live really is the one event of the year not to be missed by anyone involved in electronics.

In the UK debut of the IPC-CFX standard at the show, data will be gathered live from multiple machines and vendors across the entire show-floor, with machine vendors supplying data sources, made available to every show visitor via straightforward metrics and analytic reports delivered to their mobile devices.

The UK ElecTech sector is seen as one of the most vital, dynamic and wealth generating parts of the UK economy. The UK has always excelled in the tech sector, with

We all know that exhibitions remain a vital part of bringing business to life, nothing beats the energy of a face-to-face meeting or the thrill of seeing technology at work. A live demonstration of IPC-CFX at WNIE Live will give participants a unique opportunity to highlight the many benefits of this ground-breaking Industry 4.0 technology whilst simultaneously showcasing their own products to UK industry.

WNIE is now seeking companies interested to participate in this exciting and progressive event. For more details of how can get involved, please contact claire@wnie.co.uk and for more information on the event please click here.

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Events

August 2018

The PPMA Show 2018 A world of discovery and innovation in processing & packaging machinery

The PPMA Show 2018 will open its doors at the NEC Birmingham from 25-27 September, for what looks set to be one of the largest and most comprehensive in its 30-year history. During the three-day event, which will see over 350 exhibitors, visitors will find technology to inspire business growth and development. The PPMA Show has become renowned as a platform for many significant product launches and this year will be no exception. ‘Industry firsts’ to be introduced at the PPMA Show 2018 so far include: •

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The Pipeline Ultra+ metal detector from Fortress Technology (stand B01), its latest hygienic inspection pipeline designed to tackle cross-contamination and the spread of bacteria in liquid food lines. Endoline’s fully re-engineered flagship 704 Automatic Random Case Sealer (stand C52) ILAPAK’s latest wrapping solution – the Delta 6000 3-Side Seal C - capable of producing pillow bags and three side seal reclosable bags on the same machine (stand D10)

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An Automatic Easy Clean Flow magnet from Goudsmit Magnetics Group (stand F62)

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GEMU Valves series of new filling valves with PD (plug diagphram) design to facilitate very high numbers of switching cycles and precise dosing (stand A20)

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Rotech Machines will be unveiling its latest advanced thermal inkjet (TIJ) coding technology on (stand A37)

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Karmelle will present its latest liquid packaging solutions on (stand D46)

The annual gathering of industry leading manufactures will offer visitors an insight into the very latest solutions in processing equipment and packaging machinery, with a host of live demonstrations for a real hands-on experience.

Enterprise Zone Set to be a central focal point for learning, networking and discussion, the Enterprise Zone will comprise a series of educational features including live workshops, presentations, question and answer sessions and panel debate covering key topical issues and industry trends. The keynote address will be delivered by Lord Mark Price, former Minister of State for Trade and Investment who will bring his wealth of experience as Managing Director of Waitrose and Deputy Chairman of the John Lewis Partnership to the podium. There will be a full speaker programme running throughout the show, delivered by a line-up of high profile and respected industry experts. Networking events will also be organised daily while the British Plastics Federation (BPF) will also be on hand to discuss developments in materials and handling technology.

Bright Ideas - Ambassador Programme For PPMA Show visitors this year is the Bright Ideas Ambassador Programme. This is a free advice service in which visitors investigating specific products and services will be ‘matched’ with specialist knowledge experts.

PPMA Group Industry Awards 2018 The PPMA Group Industry Awards, which recognise excellence in manufacturing, technical innovation entrepreneurship and outstanding achievement will take place on the evening of the first day of the PPMA Show. The prestigious Awards ceremony and three-course gala dinner will move to the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel at the NEC and this year will be hosted by TV presenter and comedian Brian Conley. For further information and to enter, visit: www.ppmashow.co.uk/awards/ppma-group-industry-awards Registration for the PPMA Show 2018 is now open. To register for your FREE visitor badge, go to the PPMA Show website at: www.ppmashow.co.uk

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Understand and optimise your processes with SMC Flow switches KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. KNOWING THE FLOW RATE HELPS USERS SAVE ENERGY AND RESOURCES, ISOLATE PROBLEMS AND CONFIRM CORRECT OPERATION OF A SYSTEM.

Available to measure flow rates of liquids and dry inert gases, the wide range of flow switches from SMC will give the information users need. As well as the flowrate display, the switches all provide a digital or analogue output to the control system. For measuring air or Nitrogen flow the recent expansion of the established PFM series adds the PFMB and PFMC switches. The PFMB offers a clear dual colour red/green LCD display so any deviation outside the ideal range can be instantly identified and corrected. As well as being IP65 rated for difficult environments the PFMC switches additionally offer a two line display. As well as the main red / green flow rate the sub-line can show extra information including total flow that has passed through the switch or the peak flow rate. With the new PFMB and PFMC the models in the complete PFM series now

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covers measured flow rates from 0 to 2000l/min. Latest additions to SMCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing flow switch range are their new PF3A7 range which can measure flow rates up to 12000 l/min plus a separate PFG3 external display unit. The PFG3 display unit allows any of the PFMB, PFMC or PF3A7 flow switches to be mounted in pipework while the flow can be monitored at a separate, convenient location. For measuring liquid flow rates, the PF3W series covers the range from 0.5 l/ min up to 250 l/min for water or ethylene glycol solutions. All models in the range feature a two line rotatable display so in addition to the red / green flow rate the sub line can display accumulated flow, maximum or minimum flow. A useful option which can be specified on all models is a temperature sensor, so temperature and flow can be measured with one device. The temperature can be displayed on the display sub-line and

is sent as a continuous analogue output to the control system. Inaccessible pipework need not cause a problem as the entire PF3W series is available with a remote display to be panel mounted in a convenient position, with no loss of functionality. If there is a need to measure the flow of DI water or low viscosity chemicals, the PF3W can also be specified with PVC piping connections and FKM seals. The flowrate of cooling water or water based cutting lubricant containing fragments or machining swarf can be measured using the recently introduced LFE series electromagnetic flow switch. Covering flow rates from 0.5 l/min to 200 l/min the robust IP65 protected LFE has a totally uninterrupted internal bore to prevent damage or clogging by the contaminants in the liquid. www.smc.eu

Fast Delivery Options on selected SMC Electric Actuators With a large stockholding of component parts we can now offer excellent delivery times on three of our most popular electric actuator models Series LEY, Series LEYG and Series LEFS.

Simply chose the right actuator for your application and then select the various options and we will guarantee to build it within 5 working days! So even allowing an extra couple of days for delivery – you will have our excellent electric actuator in your hands in around a week’s time from placing the order – and that’s the worst case scenario!

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August 2018

The world’s fastest door returns to the PPMA Show PPMA Show, the UK’s leading production line event where EFAFLEX will once again be showcasing their range of highspeed door solutions. Darren Turrell, UK Managing Director explained, ‘The PPMA Show offers the perfect platform for EFAFLEX. The exhibition aims to showcase the latest industry innovations in order to increase production line efficiencies, enhance business performance and maximise profitability which matches the ethos of EFAFLEX to a tee!’ EFAFLEX are a global manufacturer, with a 40+ year heritage of providing high-speed door solutions to industry, a supplier of choice with a history of innovation. When asked why this is, Turrell stated, ‘The aims of EFAFLEX are ingrained throughout the business. From the initial consultation we’re focused upon enhancing efficiency, improving user safety, and driving cost reduction. For example using an EFAFLEX high-speed door can help reduce energy costs by as much as 50%. Over the product life of a door that can be a considerable financial saving.’ EFAFLEX will be demonstrating three of their high-speed doors. They will premiere their new MTL door; so named as it was developed for the Materials, Transport and Logistics sectors specifically in mind. Thanks to its flexible

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and modular design this model can easily be configured to meet individual site requirements. Likewise the SRT-ST ‘soft touch’ is a real workhorse; intended for internal application, it’s ideally suited in areas frequented by pedestrian traffic. With minimal pre-installation preparation required, the SRT-ST is an inexpensive solution to prevent unwanted contamination or temperature loss between work areas. Lastly, the STT turbo door, the present day incarnation of the World’s first spiral door. Turrell continued, ‘We hold the accolade for producing the world’s fastest vertically opening door, remaining unrivalled even 25 years after its original launch. Exhibitions are critical,

as they give us an ideal opportunity to demonstrate the door speed and build quality. The chance to get close to working examples, or perhaps discuss specific requirements with our highly experienced team proves invaluable. Whether your interest is efficiency, improved safety, cost reduction or perhaps all three, trust that EFAFLEX have every angle covered. EFAFLEX have installed high-speed doors across 50 countries and 5 continents. EFAFLEX - Engineered…… Efficient …….. Effective. See EFAFLEX at the PPMA Show 25 – 27th September, NEC, Birmingham, Stand J62.

From sensor to SAP IO-Link from ifm electronic connects smart sensors to your ﬁeld bus and beyond • • • •

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PPMA Preview

August 2018

PPMA Group Industry Awards 2018 Call for Entries

The PPMA Group Industry Awards, which recognise manufacturing excellence, technical innovation, entrepreneurship as well as outstanding achievement and contribution to the industry, will this year take place at a new venue – the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel at the NEC - on the 25th September 2018. The PPMA is today issuing a ’Final Call for Entries’ to the awards, which are free to enter. Entries will close on 31st July 2018. For further information and to enter, visit: www.ppmashow. co.uk/awards/ppmagroup-industry-awards This year, there are 12 categories ranging from awards for most innovative technologies in processing, packaging, robotics, vision systems and ancillary equipment, to achievements in sales, export and the environment. New for 2018 is the Outstanding Customer Service Award and the PPMA BEST Award to recognise the organisation that has excelled in its

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efforts to support training and skills development. Awards will also be presented to the Apprentice of the Year and conclude with the presentation of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. All entries will be judged by an independent panel of industry experts, professionals, engineers and end users. The Awards Ceremony, to be hosted by TV personality and comedian Brian Conley, coincides with the first day of the PPMA Show 2018, giving exhibitors and visitors the chance to attend, network and celebrate the very best of the processing and packaging industry.

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SICK HEAPS UP THE ‘MARGINAL GAINS’ AT PPMA 2018 SICK will also be demonstrating how its level, pressure, flow and temperature sensors realise optimised processes though accurate measurement and control. Sensors like the LFP Inox level sensor combine accurate measurement with robust reliability in harsh, hygienic environments. Seb Strutt, SICK UK Senior Product Manager explains:

At PPMA 2018, visitors to the SICK UK stand (A26) will learn how technology developments in smart sensors and machinery safety systems can release latent productivity benefits that help engineers to aggregate ‘marginal gains’ and achieve significant yields in efficiency, throughput and reduced waste. SICK will be showcasing its 2D and 3D vision sensors, as well as its comprehensive range of AutoIdentification solutions for coding and labelling to demonstrate how high-performance detection, quality inspection and traceability are meeting the challenges of increasingly flexible and digitally-connected production environments. Solutions including the SICK LabelChecker, an ‘off-the-shelf’ label inspection solution, and the SICK Inline Code Matcher ‘right product, right packaging’ quality control system integrate SICK’s marketleading expertise in machine vision and code-reading technologies to deliver easy-set-up systems with realtime connectivity for trend analysis and system diagnostics. Visitors

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will also learn how SICK’s diverse range of registration sensors yield efficiency advantages through reliable detection and control of packaging processes such as cutting, folding and glueing. From contrast to colour and luminescence, no substrate however shiny, matt, dark or uneven is a challenge too far for SICK. SICK will also be demonstrating solutions to machinery safety that protect employees whilst enabling them to work faster, with less downtime and in more effective collaboration with the machines they are operating. SICK’s safety laser scanner, including the MicroScan3, a full range of safety light curtains and Flexi-Soft safety control system will all help engineers to achieve compliance while optimising productivity.

“The notion of winning through ‘marginal gains’ has been pioneered by elite sports teams with remarkable success. Hunting down opportunities to uncover hidden potential across a wide range of parameters can add up to a powerful cumulative advantage over the competition. “Industry 4.0 is not really a revolution at all – it’s all about uncovering buried treasure in your production processes. Every single discovery can add up to a productivity advantage, whether in the form of quicker product changeovers, more consistent quality in labelling and packaging or reduced customer fines and returns. Effective vision sensors eliminate the waste associated with incorrect portioning or rejects. With smart sensors on board, engineers can improve predictive maintenance and reduce their stock inventories.” For more information on the SICK range of products, please contact Andrea Hornby on 01727 831121 or email andrea.hornby@sick.co.uk.

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www.beckhoff.co.uk/C6015 With the ultra-compact C6015 Industrial PC, Beckhoff is again expanding the application possibilities of PC-based control. Wherever space or cost limitations previously prevented the use of a PC-based control solution, this new IPC generation offers an excellent price-performance ratio in an extremely compact housing. With up to 4 CPU cores, low weight and unprecedented installation flexibility, the C6015 is universally applicable in automation, visualisation and communication tasks. It also makes an ideal IoT gateway. Processor: IntelÂŽ Atomâ&#x201E;˘, 1, 2 or 4 cores Interfaces: 2 Ethernet, 1 DisplayPort, 2 USB Main memory: up to 4 GB DDR3L RAM Housing: Die-cast aluminium-zinc alloy Dimensions (W x H x D): 82 x 82 x 40 mm

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Events

August 2018

Australia’s Monash team crowned Formula Student 2018 champions

“Formula Student has been producing highly soughtafter graduate engineers, who have then gone on to very successful careers in leading automotive companies around the globe. Around 40,000 students have been through the FS experience, emerging as superbly rounded and work-ready graduates, with a skill set the automotive community craves.” With the emergence of autonomous vehicle technologies and the possibilities of driverless cars entering the market in the coming years, Formula Student has recognised it has a role to play in producing the new skill sets future automotive engineers will need.” Terry Spall, Chief Judge at Formula Student

Monash Motorsport from Australia has claimed victory at Formula Student 2018, the student racing car event run by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers that celebrated its 20th year of the competition. The team saw off competition from 129 student teams from over 30 countries at Silverstone this weekend, while Oxford Brookes University took the runner up place. Formula Student challenges university teams from across the world to design, build and race a singleseater racing car. The cars are then judged on their speed, acceleration and endurance, while the teams are tested on their design, costing and

business presentation skills. This year has marked the first time that there was a driverless element to the competition, FS-AI, with some teams being tasked with developing a cost-effective software package to enable an autonomous car to make its own decisions and improve its own performance. The new aspect of the competition ensures that FS continues to support industry by addressing the skills gap and providing mechanical engineering students with the

opportunity for real-world experience of integrated electronics, software and systems engineering. The new autonomous car was unveiled during the event’s opening ceremony, led by Ross Brawn OBE, hon FIMechE, Formula One Managing Director of Motorsports and Formula Student Patron. He was joined by representatives of the companies involved in the creation of the car: Hypermotive, DJ Racecars, Street Drone and the government’s Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles. Additionally, Team AUJ from the National University of Sciences and Technology in Pakistan has also fielded the first all-female team at the UK competition. The team transported their car nearly 4,000 miles by air freight and in recognition of these efforts were awarded the Spirit of FS award to a standing ovation of over 2000 competitors. www.formulastudent.com

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Technology in a Vacuum 10TH & 11TH OCTOBER 2018 · RICOH ARENA COVENTRY, UK

150+ Exhibitors 120+ Expert Talks 60+ Live Demos

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Exhibition of industrial vacuum technology including “Vacuum in Food Manufacturing”

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August 2018

Visitor registration is now open for the UK’s largest exhibition and conference dedicated to the design engineering community The Engineering Design Show (EDS) is the UK’s mustattend event for engineering, electronics and embedded designprofessionals, EDS provides a dynamic environment in which to interact with suppliers, customers and colleagues. Successful design is always evolving and improving. The Engineering Design Show is no different. With deadline pressures and constantly changing market requirements, time is a precious commodity for design engineers. Yet with the diverse range of technologies, materials, components and processes available it is important to be able to take time out to learn and review what’s new and how you can benefit. The EDS brings together 220 leading exhibitors and 24 keynote presentations from senior engineers at leading brands from across aerospace, automotive, motorsport and electronics. Covering the latest technologies and services to enable visitors to gain valuable insights, source products and review supply chains.

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The exhibition hall also features high quality practical workshops where delegates can earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points from the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED). These will be taking place on both days within the three theatres on the show floor. The subjects cover a range of practical design topics from software design and rapid prototyping, to material selection and test and measurement. This year we are delighted to introduce EDS TV to the show. EDS TV delivers an unrivalled, up to the second experience for everyone attending EDS by creating a live content channel, online and at the venue. It’s the ultimate way to keep informed! EDS connects emerging technologies with those that can use them in ways to produce superior products efficiently. Added in 2016, the Future Zone features exciting hands-on demonstrations of the latest engineering technology and gives you the opportunity to try out the latest tools and discover how they may help to shape the future.

INNOVATION INTERACTION INSPIRATION INSIGHT

ENGINEERING

DESIGN SHOW

NOW RICOH ARENA I COVENTRY

17-18 OCTOBER 2018

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August 2018

Your Ultimate Battery Partner With over 30 years’ experience in the battery industry DMS technologies understands that today’s market requires more than just a battery supplier. Successful organisations require a battery partner to fully understand their requirements and provide solutions that combine physical, electrical and financial demands. Multiple Battery Chemistries

Quality Solutions

As a leading specialist with experience in all of the leading battery chemistries we are able to support your organisation with high quality, cost effective, battery power solutions. We understand that in today’s tough market place costs need to be reduced without compromising on quality. Our contacts across the industry mean that we are at the leading edge of available technologies and can often reduce costs on new and existing projects.

In the current market place with the need to reduce costs, we will help to give low prices by saving money where it counts. We aim to reduce your prices without compromising on our extremely high standards, providing quality goods that are still suitable for operations where failure is not an option.

DMS technologies is well known to industry in very demanding market places including; Rail, Military, Medical, Oil & Gas, Emergency Services, Lighting and Standby Power. We supply battery systems to organisations ranging from Ambulance Services to Network Rail to BAE System.

Our Facilities

Battery Pack Building & Custom Design We started life as a battery pack manufacturer and remain the leading UK pack builder. We still manufacture large numbers of our original Cyclon battery packs and have gradually added more and more technologies and manufacturers. Using lithium, alkaline and NiMH cells we now build packs for applications ranging from Oil & Gas to Rail to Lighting. We can offer a basic shrink wrap solution to a fully moulded plastic casing with specific connection sockets.

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Our manufacturing and assembly facility in Romsey, Hampshire features long run and small production lines. This allows us to meet demands ranging from small quantity prototype packs to full project roll out schedules totalling hundreds of systems. We have a dedicated test and development section and an extensive warehouse facility. Call Us Today In short DMS technologies are a one-stop partner for your battery power needs and are here to help you save costs whilst maintaining the highest levels of quality. Our dedicated Sales Engineers are eager to help you so contact us today on 01794 525400 or visit http://www.dmstech.co.uk/

BULKEX 2

Shaping the future Exhibition • Technical Conference • Awards Dinner Nottingham 17-18 October

High profile speaker programme

• Raise your profile and take advantage of exhibition space and a range of sponsorship opportunities.

• Presentations and insights with a technical focus from eminent speakers on topical issues and key infrastructure projects.

• Celebrate the achievements in materials handling at the evening awards ceremony and network with industry colleagues.

To exhibit or sponsor 01787 226995 bulkex.co.uk

Delegates register free at

bulkex.co.uk

August 2018

Prior Scientific prides itself on its experience and knowledge of instrumentation in the fields of life sciences, material science, manufacturing & assembly, raw materials and clinical applications. With our OEM partners, we design, manufacture, build and test their system all in one facility. Some of our past projects with current partners include: • • • • • •

5 Axis Robotic slide loader Nanoparticle characterisation system Low cost inverted microscope Fibre optic inspection microscope Automated imaging platform for multiple slides Inverted microscope with transfer capability

All our products are ROHS and CE compliant and we are also ISO 9001 accredited, we can help in the process of gaining these certifications and accreditations on your behalf if this is needed in your project.

Never outsourcing your project and using multiple suppliers, as this could lead to delays, complexity and missing critical cost goals.

Prior’s range of expertise includes:

With nearly 100 years of knowledge in precision instrumentation and optical systems, we know the importance of having the latest technology to help drive forward research in not just metrology, materials, nanomaterials, and scanning but also industrial applications like electronics, automotive, medical equipment, robotics and much more.

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Unlike other companies we can differentiate you from your competition with a fully customized branded and designed solution. But not only that, we complete the design and prototyping of your product at a greatly reduced cost and seamlessly transition it to production.

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Precision Stages and XY Tables Customized Automated microscopes Piezo Assemblies for Nanometer precision Robotic Sample Handling Low and High Magnification Optical Assemblies Illumination Laser Autofocus Control Electronics

At Prior we have an experienced in house team consisting of mechanical, optical, electronics, control and software professionals who will help to deliver your project on time and to budget. We provide you with a designated project manager who will guide you through from start to finish, reducing time to market and project complexity while maximizing your ROI.

With offices based around the world we offer a global reach to all our customers, two manufacturing facilities in Cambridge (UK) and Boston (USA) and support offices in Europe, North America, Japan and China. Our team will be happy to discuss with you more about our OEM solutions and contract manufacturing solutions. For more information, please contact: uksales@prior.com +44 (0) 1223 881711 www.prior.com

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August 2018

FANUC launches largest Wire EDM machine to date with latest addition to ROBOCUT series FANUC has expanded its highly successful portfolio of ROBOCUT high precision CNC Wire EDM machines with the release of the α-C800iB model. Boasting an increased 800mm table, it is the largest machine launched by the company to date. tension to within +/-15g of accuracy, further improving both reliability and consistency. As such, a 30kg spool of wire can provide 140 hours of unmanned machining – more than double the expected industry standard. To help promote a long operational life, built-in sensors measure the water pressure at the bottom of the machine’s tank and self-regulate via servomotors depending on the Z-axis height, to ensure the optimum water level is maintained throughout.

The FANUC α-CiB machine series comprises of compact, highperformance submerged wire-cutting machines with high rigidity and cutting accuracy. First displayed to UK customers at MACH, the α-C800iB variant uses Ø0.10.3mm wire to process thick, stepped and tapered workpieces up to 300mm in thickness and 3000kg in weight. It also features an increased XY-axis stroke of 800mm x 600mm, along with a Z-axis traverse of 310mm, which can be increased to 510mm on request. One of the stand-out features of the α-C800iB is the built-in CORE STITCH function, which allows operators to extend unmanned machining hours by the better planning of cutting jobs. Stitch points are set directly on the machine’s CNC without the need for any pre-programming, and when used in combination with the wire path rethreading function it offers the ideal solution for long-lasting unmanned machining and multi-workpiece cutting. Once the job is complete, operators simply knock-out the cores by hand, avoiding any risk of damaging the

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machine. The symmetrically designed cast iron structure of the α-C800iB has been optimised for higher stiffness and thermal stability in order to cater for high precision cutting demands. Its spacesaving design also combines a large cutting table with a compact footprint and the lowest height in its class. As with other machines in the series, the α-C800iB employs FANUC’s AWF2 Automatic Wire Feed threading technology to provide fast, reliable automatic threading in just 10 seconds. Unlike other machines, the ROBOCUT series does not need to return to the starting point after a wire break, which radically reduces cycle times. To guarantee reliable threading and rethreading, wires are electronically cut to leave a pointed end which is truly straight and burr free. Improved cutting control can also be achieved via the built-in iPulse 2 cutting function, which provides highly accurate corner control, regardless of material thickness or surface roughness. FANUC’s unique twin servo wire tension control also maintains wire

As with all models in the range, the centrepiece of the α-C800iB is the ultra-reliable 31i-WB high-performance control. Complete with 15” colour touchscreen display with intuitive iHMI home screen, it is quick and easy to input and monitor data, while the intuitive visual maintenance interface features a built-in early warning system to identify potential errors before they occur. Andy Spence, ROBOCUT Product Manager at FANUC UK, comments: “The new α-C800iB is not only our largest ROBOCUT machine launched to date, but also our most versatile. With the ability to machine parts up to 1250 x 975 x 500mm, it is the perfect futureproof wire EDM solution for a market which is becoming increasingly unpredictable. Should the workpiece design change, the α-C800iB is perfectly placed to adapt. “Whether the α-C800iB is used for specific applications in the automotive, medical or electrical industry, or as part of a general purpose subcontract machine shop, its low running costs and ability to machine sophisticated parts to incredible degrees of accuracy make it the perfect tool for wire EDM cutting.” For more information on FANUC UK’s ROBOCUT α-C800iB wire EDM machine, please visit: www.fanuc.eu/uk/en/robocut.

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August 2018

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Molded-Oil bearings from NSK are designed to deliver extended operating life in harsh industry environments

The use of NSK MoldedOil bearings has overcome the problems associated with fine dust when cutting or slotting concrete pipe. Photo: John Barry of Nicola/ Shutterstock.com

NSK solves bearing failure problems at concrete pipe plant Faced with regular bearing failures on the blade support of a concrete pipe-slotting machine that would cause 8 hours of downtime each time, the UK-based company in question turned to NSK for assistance. As part of NSK’s AIP Added Value Programme, a team of engineers scrutinised the application and determined that the ingress of concrete dust into the bearings was the root cause of the problem. To achieve extended service life, NSK duly recommended switching to its Molded-Oil bearings with DDU seal. As a result of the project, bearing life has quadrupled from 2-3 months to 12 months, saving over €38,000 per annum in downtime costs alone. 52|

he fine dust produced when cutting or slotting concrete pipe can be extremely damaging to standard shielded deep groove ball bearings. Dust gets behind the seal and contaminates the lubricating grease, which as the UK concrete pipe producer now knows, can prove extremely costly.

that is purpose-designed to deliver extended operating life in harsh industry environments. The lubricant (oil-impregnated polyofin resin) within the bearings is durably incorporated inside a stable carrier medium. Moreover, the lubricant is only released slowly, ensuring sufficient lubrication is maintained over a long operating period.

NSK’s AIP is designed to make operations and maintenance processes more efficient and profitable by saving money at each value-added step. Experienced NSK specialists use tried and tested methods to develop the ideal solution for each specific application, working with the customer and taking every detail into account.

Importantly, the incorporation of a DDU seal for the application at the concrete pipe facility ensured protection against the ingress of dust produced by the slotting operation. Indeed, a trial over a 12-month period showed no failures whatsoever. Based on four failures per year prior to the adoption of Molded-Oil bearings, the elimination of downtime costs at 8 hours per failure, has led to annual savings of €38,400.

At the UK concrete pipe plant, the recommendation of replacing the existing shielded deep groove ball bearings with NSK’s Molded-Oil bearings proved highly successful. Molded-Oil bearings are available as part of a comprehensive range

For more information, visit www.nskeurope.com

When you think about level measurement all day, amazing things happen. Introducing the Pulsar® R86 from Magnetrol.® At MAGNETROL, we’re obsessed with level measurement because we know how important it is to your operations and your bottom line. And all of that level thinking has led to a smarter non-contact radar. The new Pulsar® R86 is the 26 GHz model that features smaller process connections, higher resolution, higher temperature ranges and an antenna that extends from 4 to 72 inches. And no other non-contact radar offers these advanced diagnostics: • Automatic waveform capture with intuitive “Help Text” • Setup and Echo Rejection Wizards • Tank Profile feature that “learns the tank” Now you can give your facility radar solutions for every level measurement need with the new Pulsar® R86 Non-contact Radar and the industry-leading Eclipse® 706 Guided Wave Radar.

Learn more at R86.magnetrol.com

August 2018

New HRS Biogas Dehumidification System (BDS) removes water from biogas, protecting CHP engines from corrosion and cavitation

The UK’s anaerobic digestion (AD) industry has continued to grow in the face of challenging market conditions, with almost 600 AD plants now in operation. While biomethane facilities are increasing in popularity, the vast majority of the UK’s AD sites are electricity combined heat and power (CHP) plants. With subsidies for renewable electricity generation dwindling, it is more crucial than ever that each part of the AD process is optimised if a plant is to be commercially successful. An often-overlooked area is ensuring that any water present in the raw biogas is removed; if water enters a CHP engine it can decrease its efficiency, resulting in reduced biogas yields and engine damage. The new Biogas Dehumidification System (BDS) from HRS Heat Exchangers removes water from biogas, protecting CHP engines from corrosion and cavitation. It also comes with a heat recovery section as standard, increasing an AD plant’s overall energy efficiency.

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New water removal technology increases biogas CHP performance

Increased profits

Energy efficiency

The importance of optimising your AD plant cannot be underestimated. While many of today’s operators invest time and money in performance-enhancing additives and systems, removing water present in the raw biogas can be a lower priority. But with CHP engines being one of the most expensive pieces of equipment to replace on an AD plant, this is a false economy. Additionally, an inefficient CHP engine will result in lower electrical output and higher capex, and therefore reduced profits – a 1 MW digester operating at even 80 per cent capacity could be losing as much as £16,000 each month.

Heat recovery comes as standard with the HRS BDS. The resulting cold biogas is used to pre-cool any incoming biogas, reducing the load on the final cooling heat exchanger and recovering as much as 20 per cent of the energy needed for the process. Any extra investment required is soon recouped in energy cost savings.

“The BDS reduces biogas temperatures from around 40ºC to approximately 5-7ºC, condensing more than 90 per cent of the water volume,” explains HRS International Sales and Marketing Director Matt Hale. “It works via a chiller system which supplies a coolant that is transferred to heat exchangers. Biogas flows on the product side of the exchanger, while the coolant flows on the service side. As the biogas cools, the water condenses from the gas, leaving a clean and dry biogas ideal for use in CHP engines.”

“Following a series of enquiries for a system to dehumidify biogas, we are delighted to launch the HRS BDS,” says Matt Hale. “With a CHP engine being one of the most expensive pieces of equipment on an AD plant, protecting it makes good business sense. By removing water from biogas before it enters a CHP engine, the HRS BDS helps to extend an engine’s lifespan, protecting it against corrosion and cavitation. We are expecting a high demand from existing AD operators looking to optimise their process even further and prolong the lifespan of their CHP engine.”

Suitable for AD plants of all sizes, the HRS BDS comes skid-mounted for easy access and freedom of movement, and features an automatic control panel for full process control. It can also be adapted for ATEX-compliant applications.

Future-proof your AD plant

info@uk.hrs-he.com www.hrs-heatexchangers.com

August 2018

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August 2018

Bilfinger tebodin offers industry a digital future

Bilfinger Tebodin’s BIM technology offers clients the ability to ‘see’ and test their investments in a digital environment.

Bilfinger Tebodin, the global consulting and engineering firm, is offering clients the very latest in digital technology to design both new facilities and change existing plants.

ne element of this is Building Information Modeling (BIM), a collaborative way of working, which unlocks more efficient methods of designing, creating and maintaining of assets. BIM is now widely used, and increasingly specified as mandatory for both residential and commercial construction. However the technology is still new to the industrial sector, a position that the company is changing through her investment in digital technology now available to clients on a local and global basis. Bilfinger Tebodin’s Industrial 360° scanning and software reproduces facilities in a photorealistic environment.

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Ian Dunkley, Managing Director of Bilfinger Tebodin in the United Kingdom, commented, ‘BIM offers clients incredible advantages when investing in new facilities. Modern industrial processes can be complex, partly due to the number of stakeholders and different engineering disciplines required. BIM enables all the information to be shared during the design process and enhances communications across the project team wherever they are in the world’. ‘Our engineers are able to design complete process and industrial

Typical industrial plant created by BIM

August 2018 plants digitally from concept to construction with innovative solutions to industrial design challenges. This seamless collaboration produces considerable savings and dramatically reduces costs and project timescales. Designs can be optimized not just in 3D and 4D, but right up to 7D to incorporate future maintenance costs. It creates a common environment for all stakeholders which can be viewed in virtual reality.’ The technology has been successfully applied by Bilfinger Tebodin on the Great Wall Motors Company’s car factory in Russia. This giant facility (225,000 m2), with a production capacity of 150,000 vehicles per year, was designed by Bilfinger Tebodin involving more than 100 engineers across seven countries. Another digital tool Bilfinger Tebodin has developed is ‘Industrial 360°’, an innovative scanning system capturing industrial sites in a photorealistic way. This together with 3D point data from the site itself creates a transparent information model in HD. The virtual walkthrough can be used for design modifications, maintenance objectives, safety inspections, turnarounds and training. The technology has been extensively used for factory modifications at large petrochemical companies, HAZOP studies and updates of safety valve calculations, new state-of-the-art laboratories in the pharmaceutical sector, renovation of an outdated production unit in the food sector and expansion of an existing glue-production facility. Ian Dunkley continued, ‘The two technologies, for projected and existing facilities, are great examples of how important we view this digital future and the innovative service we can now offer to clients not only in the UK but on a global basis. We have over 40 engineers of diverse disciplines at our office in Warrington and are already in conversations with a number of clients about the benefits of and applications for the new technology – the future is definitely digital!’ Scans of a Bilfinger plant are available at https://my.matterport.com/models/FD932sxnX6f whilst scans of a Bilfinger office are available at https://bit.ly/2ItLRcO Further details are available from Bilfinger Tebodin UK at www.tebodin.bilfinger.com or on (01925) 649308.

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August 2018

Curtis AC Controllers drive surface and internal PMAC and Induction Motors, from just about any manufacturer you choose …. Kerry Green, Director of European Support Engineering at Curtis Instruments

For many years Curtis have been known for designing extremely reliable and versatile AC motor controllers. These controllers are periodically updated to meet and exceed European Safety requirements and the E and SE Series models are now capable of running Synchronous and Asynchronous AC motors. Their advanced vector control technology ensures that efficiency is optimised under all load conditions and temperatures. Let’s look at the motor types, as this can be confusing. Induction motors are Asynchronous. This means that the rotating core of the motor, the rotor, runs faster or slower than the rotating AC magnetic field. The rotating magnetic field induces current into the rotor and sets up the opposing magnetic field. The AC induction motor is extremely robust as its solid metal rotor has no electro-mechanical brush gear. Fewer components and ease of manufacturing means lower cost. That and the fact that they’re virtually indestructible, makes the induction motor a popular choice. It’s so reliable that Tesla chose it for the original model S and it’s used on over 90% of industrial trucks. But of course there’s always a trade-off, and with induction that’s a lower efficiency (up to base speed) and an increased size and weight.

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Permanent magnet AC motors are Synchronous in that the rotating core of the motor turns at the same speed as the rotating magnetic field. The rotor has magnets either on the surface of the rotor or embedded into the rotor. These are known as Surface PMAC or Internal PMAC and both have different characteristics. PMAC are highly efficient at base speed and are effective electric generators too. Being smaller and lighter than induction makes them good for a variety of applications like AGV design or robotics. Motors are designed to achieve peak power at a certain speed; the base speed of the motor. At this point the motor is absorbing as much electrical power as possible. To run the motor faster than base speed, a motor field has to be weakened electronically. The base speed is determined as part of the unique autocharacterisation process pioneered by Curtis at the turn of the century. For an induction motor it’s simple to reduce a motor field and extend the motor speed, this is energy efficient and one reason Tesla used this motor technology. This is very useful for traction applications. With a PMAC motor more energy is used to suppress the field of the permanent magnets. A Surface PMAC motor is less likely to be field weakened as the magnetic path is not as stable as an Internal PMAC motor. An Internal PMAC motor may be field weakened but extreme care has to be taken in order not to demagnetise the magnets. This precise field

weakening is determined by the motor model held within the controller. PMAC motors offer higher efficiency up to the base speed and also make very efficient generators as no energy is used to produce the rotor field. The motors are also physically smaller than an induction motor, but the permanent magnets cost more. So for certain applications where space saving and/or higher efficiency is needed, typically 5-10%, or for hybrid drive/generator applications PMAC motors are a good choice. Curtis AC motor controllers use highly efficient vector control to maximise the performance of PMAC and Induction motors, that together with our flexible VCL application layer means you get maximum benefit for your money. For further information please contact kerry.green@curtisinst.co.uk or visit www.curtisinst.co.uk – telephone 01604 629755.

11th International Valve Trade Fair & Conference

Make your business flow

Valves open up opportunities. Visit the world’s leading trade fair for valves and industrial valves: From 27 to 29 November 2018, VALVE WORLD EXPO will once again be an innovation platform, meeting point and trend barometer for international experts. Gather information on the latest processes and products and exchange ideas with other experts in your industry. At VALVE WORLD EXPO, VALVE WORLD CONFERENCE and PUMP SUMMIT in Düsseldorf. www.valveworldexpo.com

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August 2018

HYGIENIC SENSORS FOR THE

food processing industry Like a delicate balancing act, the food processing industry walks a thin line between food safety and equipment efficiency. With a strong focus on the improvement of effectiveness and efficiency, sensors are playing an increasingly important role. FOOD SAFETY is dependent on hygienic design and both the duration and intensity of the cleaning cycle. Radical hygienic design and installation of components and systems can reduce the time required for cleaning, thereby reducing energy costs, too. Sustainability, the reduction of product waste and conservation are challenges that every processor has to face these days. BAUMER has developed sensors that can detect different media, thereby avoiding spillage and contributing to the goal of sustainability. As a long-time partner with the dairy industry, Baumer offers a wide range of products to meet the international requirements of applications and industrial needs. Opposing requirements range from sophisticated sensor technologies for demanding hygienic areas, wet areas, dry areas and packaging machine operations, all with differing application scenarios to address. Baumer has more than 25 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in designing sensors for the food industry and pride themselves on being among industry leaders when it comes to innovative sensor solutions that bring true value to customers. Hygienic requirements are becoming more and more stringent and Baumer understand the challenges that both manufacturers and machine builders in the dairy industry face. The Baumer Hygienic Connection (BHC) shows how clever design can help reduce bacteria contamination in process streams and actively contribute towards food safety. A good example of this is Baumer dairy industry specific sensors which have been designed and developed in collaboration with major manufacturers in the dairy industry. These innovative, flush mounted sensors have no collection pockets so they can be easily cleaned to minimize bacteria growth and contribute to optimized CIP performance. They are also designed to operate with faster cleaning cycles using less water and chemicals resulting in important savings for users. Baumer recognise the importance of operators being able to optimise their process and by improving sensor accuracy and response times helps them to achieve tighter production control. Standard IO-Link connectivity allows fast and easy sensor parameterisation in addition to digital data generation for IoT.

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In summary, from primary processing to end of line packaging Baumer provides sensor solutions for every process and every application. All Baumer sensors are manufactured from stainless steel and meet todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food safety standards. Furthermore, thanks to their close collaboration with customers in the food industry and ongoing investment in research and development ensures their products contribute to overall equipment effectiveness without compromising food safety.

For further information: Tel: +44 1793 783839 email: sales.uk@baumer.com www.baumer.com/ch/en

August 2018

Is your factory ready for the future? ~ The questions manufacturers need to ask to futureproof for Industry 4.0 ~ Cisco predicted that by 2020, there will be 30 billion connected devices on Earth. Keeping up-to-date with technological advances is difficult, particularly in manufacturing where components can quickly become obsolete. Here Jonathan Wilkins, marketing director at obsolete industrial parts supplier EU Automation, explains what manufacturers need to consider to futureproof their factories.

Where is the company today and where do we want it to be in five years? Where are we wasting money in our supply chain? How can I take advantage of new technology?

Humans and technology complement one another. New automation technology can train staff to complete more intricate work, helping them increase product offerings in their facility.

The answers to these questions will help manufacturers choose the technology that is best for their facility. However, increasing the amount of automation is not enough â&#x20AC;&#x201D; humans also have an important role in futureproofing the factory.

Security

Leadership Consumer demand is changing and growing. In fact, it is estimated that the global population will reach 8.5 billion people by 2030. But, how can manufacturers adapt to avoid falling behind?

Where to start Manufacturers are investing in automation to meet these growing demands. However, the pace of changing technology can be confusing. Manufacturers need to make sure they are choosing the right equipment for their facility for the best return on investment (ROI). Rather than quickly adopt technology, manufacturers need to step back and ask themselves some questions.

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Building a smart factory for the future requires the right company culture. Implementing the changes to a smart factory requires significant investments in terms of finance, time and human resources. Good leadership is the best way to ensure a smooth transition to a smart factory. C-level executives must set the example for others by embracing and committing to company changes, as well as clearly communicating these changes to others in the business.

Talent Manufacturers must invest in both people and technology for future success. Skilled people are vital to make a difference to productivity.

More technology means more opportunities for cyber-attacks. As more machines connect to the internet, factories become more attractive targets for malware and ransomware attacks. Any manufacturer planning for the future needs to implement an indepth cyber security strategy. Keeping data safe will benefit the factory, while ensuring the customer trusts that the manufacturer has taken steps to protect their personal data. As rapid advancements in automation begin to change the industry, manufacturers need to ensure they are not left behind. However, the growing number of connected devices cannot future-proof the factory alone. Manufacturers need the right team, leadership and security to remain competitive and avoid falling victim to obsolescence. www.euautomation.com/uk

August 2018

Loss Prevention Bulletin

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August 2018

Business support for manufacturing industry leaders and their funding partners.

How can we help you - the kadops way? At kadops we take pride in our user-friendly, adaptable approach. As handson leaders we provide genuine one-stop support from boardroom to shop floor for manufacturing industry leaders and their funding partners. Our USP is our collective commercial, operational and financial (ICAEW) experience, practised and executed as cross functional leaders within live manufacturing and operational environments. Our goal is to maximise throughput, cash flow and profitability by optimising the factors of production (land, labour, capital and enterprise).

Christopher Buxton DIRECTOR & CEO - British Fluid Power Association As the CEO of the Industry Trade Association for Kieran’s sector, I had the pleasure of working with him when he was one of our Board Directors. He was without a doubt, one of the most supportive and helpful members of our team. Always, fair and always pragmatic, his contributions were valued by everyone on the Board. His direct, honest but always empathic approach was an example to all his colleagues and it has been a pleasure to work with him. Andy Allchin Audit and Advisory Partner - RSM Having worked with Kieran and Kirstie during their time at Oilgear, they proved to be a dynamic leadership team. They combine strategic, tactical and financial awareness and qualifications to execute business recovery and sustainability across all functions to the benefit of major stakeholders. I find them energetic and easy to work with and their partnership under kadops is a natural and welcome progression. I wish them every success in their new venture and look forward to working with them again in the future

We identify business challenges, define and prioritise action plans and facilitate the ownership and execution of solutions. Business owners / leaders can drive their strategic vision, confident that daily tasks are being managed effectively. The “kadops way” promotes sustainable leadership, execution and reflection to aid business growth.

Exit Planning? We combine our operational, financial and commercial expertise to identify the true potential of your business. Our manufacturing industry expertise allows us to identify and drive organic growth and realise opportunities for all stakeholders.

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References

Telephone: 07903 754389 Email: kieran@kadops.co.uk Website: www.kadops.co.uk

Craig LaFave PRESIDENT AND COO – The Oilgear Company Kieran Doyle held the position of Managing Director of Oilgear Towler Limited for 6 years from November 2011. Within this period, he also held the position of European Operations Manager from February 2013 to July 2016. During his service as, European Operations Manager the Leeds site has improved in overall performance impacting quality, delivery and profitability.

August 2018

Titan Enterprises Expands Offerings with RS Components Titan Enterprises announces further integration of its flowmeter products within the Flow Sensors, Switches and Indicators section of the RS Components international product catalogue (https://bit.ly/2KJpn8V). Through a new agreement RS Components are now additionally offering the Atrato ultrasonic flowmeter, Process Atrato ultrasonic flowmeter and Pulsite Solo flow indicator. Trevor Forster, Managing Director of Titan Enterprises Ltd. said “Over the last few years we have seen strong growing demand particularly for low flow applications using our Atrato ultrasonic flowmeter range. RS Components comprehensive international access to industrial customers and excellent service and support, should help us further develop and support this market opportunity. RS is now a key part in our international distribution strategy”.

Ltd are a manufacturer of high performance solutions such as the Atrato ultrasonic flowmeter, Oval Gear flowmeters, low flow Turbine flow meters and a flow instrument range. Titan’s company philosophy of “pushing the envelope by trying to do things a little different and better” has resulted in sales of over 500,000 products into 50 countries worldwide and a repeat purchase percentage of 95%. All flow

meters produced by Titan Enterprises are designed and manufactured to ISO9001 and calibrated to an uncertainty of ±0.25%. For further information please visit www.flowmeters.co.uk or contact Titan Enterprises on +44-1935-812790 / sales@flowmeters.co.uk. For further information on RS Components extensive range of products for engineers please visit www.rs-components.com

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Personal Radiation Detector with Neutron Detection Capability

FLIR Systems announces the FLIR identiFINDER® R200-GN spectroscopic personal radiation detector (SPRD), the latest addition to its industry-leading identiFINDER R200-Series handheld radiation security solutions. The rugged, pager-sized FLIR identiFINDER® R200-GN SPRD can detect neutrons, in addition to identifying and detecting gamma radiation, allowing front-line responders to quickly determine whether there is a true radiation threat for safe, informed decision making. Since neutrons penetrate material and travel distances greater than any other form of radiation, the FLIR identiFINDER R200 with neutron detection is an important early warning system for the detection of malicious material and an additional safety feature for responders. The device meets the 1.5M drop criteria required by ANSI N42.32, one of the key performance standards for alarming PRDs in Homeland Security. The IP67 rating assures the R200-GN is protected against dust and immersion in water up to 1M depth. The R200-GN enclosure is also MIL-STD-810G compliant to protect against salt and fog. The unit features integrated Bluetooth® Smart wireless technology which facilitates recording and sending real-time dose rates and geotag information via a companion mobile app.

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The identiFINDER R200-GN is available for shipping worldwide with pricing starting at $3,850 USD. To learn more about the identiFINDER R200, visit: www.flir.com/r200 or contact FLIR Systems in Europe on +32-3665-5100 or detection@flir.com. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, FLIR Systems is a world-leading maker of sensor systems that enhance perception and heighten awareness, helping to save lives, improve productivity, and protect the environment. Through its nearly 3,500 employees, FLIR’s vision is to be “The World’s Sixth Sense” by leveraging thermal imaging and adjacent technologies to provide innovative, intelligent solutions for security and surveillance, environmental and condition monitoring, outdoor recreation, machine vision, navigation, and advanced threat detection. For more information, please visit www.flir.com and follow @ flir.

August 2018

Efficient Network Installations Machines and systems become more and more closely networked. Ethernet-based automation solutions are gaining in importance. At the moment, a key topic is the switchover from PROFIBUS to PROFINET, as switches allow the implementation of flexible star topographies. This inevitably leads to an increase in the number of Ethernet components in machines and systems. Murrelektronik offers suitable components for networking the Ethernet modules economically and goal-oriented. From solid basic functions to an enormous functional variety

Murrelektronik offers a broad portfolio of switches

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Rittal Offers Essential tips for Enclosure Temperature Manage-ment in the Food Industry Food processing is a sector that demands very high levels of efficiency to meet daily production targets. And productivity is a growing issue for food production worldwide. The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs expects the global population to be in excess of 11 billion by 2100. That’s more than twice what it was in 1990 and so, preparing for tomor-row, there needs to be an even keener focus on productivity to make sure there’s enough food for everyone to thrive. It’s one reason why breakdowns of critical control and automation equipment in food produc-tion are such a cause for concern. Not only are valuable resources redirected away from more strategic, long term activities, such as developing new processes, but production lines can also be stopped. The cost of the breakdown increases dramatically if this is the case, as it includes not only the cost of repairing or replacing damaged components, but also the cost of lost manufacturing time. Stopping one line on which even the humblest of food products is made can cost businesses tens of thousands of pounds for every hour that it doesn’t restart.

Protection of Critical Equipment Enclosures protect sensitive electronic and electrical items from the atmosphere in which they’re installed, providing an environment that allows them to function as required and which prolongs their service life. Maintaining an internal temperature within required parameters is of fundamental

Image source: Rittal Limited. importance. This often requires an active cooling solution because heat is trapped inside enclosures designed to protect against the ingress of solid objects and water to a level appropriate for many manufacturing facilities. This can be a problem in particular for enclosures that are suitable for washdown environments, which protect equipment to an ingress protection category of IP 69K. As the temperature rises due to the summer months or random heat waves throughout the year, internal temperature parameters can be breached.

In turn, the life expectancy of the equipment within the enclosures is reduced and the probability of an unexpected system failure increases drastically. Care needs to be taken when selecting climate control equipment to ensure it’s suitably robust to handle the rigours of the environment in which it’s situated. Below are some key aspects to consider when reviewing your climate control solutions.

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August 2018 Is your solution the right one for your environment? The type of product being processed and/or the location of the equipment on site are likely to have a heavy influence on the suitability of your climate control system. 1) Let’s consider the ambient temperature of your facility. If it remains lower, through-out the entire year, than the desired temperature inside the enclosure then fan-and-filter units and airto-air heat exchangers can be very effective. They use ambient air to remove heat energy from the enclosure and dissipate it into the local environment. If the ambient temperature rises above the required internal temperature then units with active cooling circuits must be used. Wall/ roof-mounted cooling units use refrig-erant as an intermediate medium to remove the excess heat from enclosures, trans-ferring it to the surrounding ambient air, and maintain the desired conditions. Air-to-water heat exchangers, as the name suggests, transfer unwanted heat to water, transporting it away from the enclosure to centralised cooling plant, possibly outdoors, where it may be more easily dissipated. Air-to-water heat exchangers have the fur-ther advantage that they are a more hygienic solution than cooling units. They don’t require a supply of ambient air and therefore have no louvres. They can have a very simple housing that has no dirt traps and is very easy to clean. Already in 2018 we have seen unexpected jumps in average temperatures across the country, and this will only increase as we move into the summer months. Peaks in temperature, as I’ve indicated, put cooling equipment under the most strain, therefore reviewing existing equipment sooner rather than later can reduce the likelihood of un-expected breakdowns.

2) Dusty or acidic contamination (e.g. flour or yeast/vinegar extracts) can interfere with switchgear and cause short circuits or a reduction in service life. Applying filter mats to fan and filter units will help, but if the environment is extremely contaminated you might be better off installing an air-to-air heat exchanger, cooling unit or air-to water heat exchanger, which all have sealed internal air-paths and thus ensure contaminated air isn’t drawn into the enclosure.

Cleaning/Maintenance Regime Establishing a regular inspection and cleaning routine for cooling equipment is very good practice. For example, vacuum cleaning units with filter mats to remove any dust and debris, which may starve the fan and the cooling circuit of air. This will result in the unit working harder for longer and a reduced cooling capacity. Cooling systems must also be kept clean to maintain the highest levels of hygiene. Some will be cleaned daily with pressure washers and jet steam cleaners, in which case use a solution that meets the ingress protection rating demanded by your site and install additional cowls or covers as needed.

Increasing Energy Efficiency = Reduced Costs It’s important, from both an environmental and a cost saving standpoint, for the producers of foods and beverages to adopt energy efficient technologies. With a spotlight on carbon footprints and energy prices rising globally, it’s vital that the energy consumed by manufactur-ing processes is reduced where possible.

The Rittal Blue e+ cooling unit incorporates heat pipe technology and, as such, delivers cooling in a similar manner to an air-to-air heat exchanger, using fans alone, when the ambient temperature is sufficiently low. As the ambient temperature rises and the heat pipe can’t satisfy demand, speedcontrolled components provide additional mechanical cooling, but only as much as is needed. If the ambient temperature exceeds the temperature required in the panel, active cooling alone is supplied, but, again, no more than is necessary. Many food production facilities work around the clock and throughout the whole year. Heat pipe and inverter technology allow the Blue e+ to uniquely capitalise on the daily and seasonal temperature fluctuations in your factory to deliver typical energy savings of 75 per cent. The best course of action in all instances is to undertake a survey of your existing cooling equipment, taking into account the points discussed above. Rittal is happy to offer you a free RiAssure Cooling Inspection, for which one of our trained representatives will visit your site and provide you with honest, clear advice on your existing equipment and its suitability within the chosen environment/ process. We will then provide you with a short report which includes feedback on the next best steps forward for your installation, whether it is implementing a maintenance contract to prolong the life of existing equipment or the replacement of units that are either undersized or inefficient to improve performance and increase the energy efficiency of your site.

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Automotive data storage gets a boost with

3D NAND Uncompromising performance and reliability meet tough automotive requirements Technology is radically changing the driving experience by enhancing comfort and safety with driver monitoring systems and autonomous technologies. These sophisticated systems generate unprecedented volumes of data that need to be stored, retrieved, transmitted, processed and analysed. Given the safety and life-critical challenges of automotive applications, what storage options are available? High-capacity memory cards are the obvious choice, as they are small, light and can hold vast amounts of driving data. Selfdriving cars, for example, generate about 4 TB of data daily* in just an hour and a half of driving.

Extreme reliability & performance 3D NAND technology is increasingly being adopted in flash storage. Does 3D measure up to the tried-and-tested planar 2D, and is it the right time to switch? By stacking memory cells vertically, 3D NAND has higher reliability compared with 2D NAND due to lower cell-to-cell interference. 3D NAND memory cards employ either charge trap (CT) or floating gate (FG) architecture. In theory, CTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thinner tunnel oxide requires lower tunneling voltage, resulting in higher overall endurance. FG, on the other hand, is more suitable for data retention at high temperature. Ultimately, only hard evidence or test data should be trusted to determine which solution is suitable for automotive requirements. Regardless of the solution, it is important to allow the cards to perform reliably in extremely low or high temperatures as vehicles go through different thermal cycles. Additionally, considering the massive random data transactions, memory cards are well suited to the high storage demands of future autonomous vehicles.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inside that counts Not all memory cards are created equal. Typical consumer cards are not built for rigorous driving conditions, while industrial cards made specifically for automotive applications are meticulously tested from IC to mass production level to enable them to withstand extreme temperatures, vibration/ shock, humidity, sudden power loss and other challenges. With 3D NAND technology, industrial memory cards have higher densities and lower cost per bit. Beyond capacity

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benefits, they are also highly customizable, allowing an increase in performance and lifespan depending on customer requirements and device configuration. They are ideal for data-rich applications such as road recorders, in-vehicle infotainment, navigation systems and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Selecting the right cards maximises uptime, engineering resources and customer satisfaction so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to select application-tailored solutions from industry experts.

ATP manufactures 3D MLC memory cards in its own purpose-built factory. With over 25 years of expertise in handling critical processes from IC screening, testing and validation right up to production, ATP offers a full range of NAND flash products that meets and exceeds the stringent requirements of automotive applications such as high densities, tolerance to wide temperature ranges and excellent data retention.

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RULMECA presents the latest generation of 24 VDC Drive Roller technology RULMECA UK will present a comprehensive range of conveyor rollers and innovative hygienic drive solutions, whilst highlighting its new generation of smart 24 VDC Rulmeca Drive Roller technology at the PPMA Show 2018 25th – 27th September, NEC – Birmingham.

free of external parts and with fixed external shafts, the compact drum motor is ideal for general conveying applications and environments involving frequent wash-downs (with IP66/69 rating).

The new Rulmeca Drive Roller BL3 features a brushless motor installed in a 50 mm diameter roller that is able to drive adjacent rollers, without the need for external drive units, transmission chains or expensive guards for safe, silent and efficient operation.

The new Rulmeca BL3 Drive Roller can be manufactured to customised specifications, easily retro fitted and supplied with an external electronic board and extension cables to make it easier to integrate into most applications.

Rulmeca’s drum motors provide the perfect drive solution for numerous industrial applications in food processing, packaging, dynamic weighing and in logistics.

Thanks to the performance and the configuration flexibility, high speeds and torque, the Drive Roller BL3 provides a smart state-of-theart solution for a great variety of demanding industrial conveying applications. They provide optimum control and handling for tasks, such as those defined with: frequent start/ stop operations, constant speed variable load and accurate product placement.

Operating on 24VDC the Drive Roller is classified as being safe, extremely silent, compact, energy-efficient, wear resistant and maintenance-free drive system.

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RULMECA will also exhibit a range of versatile, powerful and highly efficient Drum Motors for belt conveyors - with diameters from 81.5mm to 1000mm and power from 0.02kW to 250kW. As a totally enclosed sealed unit,

Further Rulmeca components to be exhibited include a series of high quality conveyor rollers and driven rollers fitted with sprockets or PolyV/ round belt heads. These rollers are ideally applied for the unit handling of light, medium and heavy loads in the fields of packaging, food and automation in general. For further details visit Rulmeca at PPMA on stand G22 or visit www.rulmeca.com

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ENGINEERS OF THE FUTURE STAR AT FIRST EVER MAN ‘DESIGN & MAKE CHALLENGE’ Three schools from Wales and Warwickshire were the main winners at the first ever ‘Design and Make Challenge’ organised by the Manufacturing Assembly Network (MAN). Alcester Grammar, Southam College and Ysgol Bro Dinefwr beat off competition from four other rivals to take the Manufacturing, Innovation and Efficiency titles respectively, impressing judges with their teamwork, creativity and ability to meet the project brief. In total, 28 students swapped their daily lessons for the chance to test out their engineering and design skills by using basic materials and tools to make a device capable of lifting a 13kg block of stainless steel using just a friction grip. The event, which was hosted by WMG, is the first in a number of activities being created by MAN in order to help it bridge the skills gap and start developing a pipeline of future engineers. “Industry still has an image issue and we can no longer sit on our hands and just expect the Government to come up with a solution for getting more skills into our sector,” explained Austin Owens, Founder of Grove Design and the driving force behind the initiative. “We want to get young people excited about design and engineering so decided to bring the collective strengths of the group together and host a special challenge that would get them thinking about STEM skills, designing and making a solution for a real engineering problem.” He continued: “Seven schools came forward and, I have to be honest, the atmosphere and energy was electric, especially with our young engineers providing hints and tips along the way. Out of the concepts created, five of them successfully lifted the block and the other two were brave solutions that came really close…a pretty impressive result. “The three winning teams each received an Ultimaker 3D Printing machine for their schools. These were kindly donated by the CREATE Education project, which brings together game-changing technology with inspirational content and creative minds. “They provide free resources and support to help introduce and embed 3D Printing in schools, including professional development, lesson resources, projects, ideas and a free 3D Printer Loan scheme.” In addition to Alcester Grammar, Southam College and Ysgol Bro Dinefwr,

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teams also came from Kineton High, Lawrence Sherriff, Myton and President Kennedy Schools. They were all given a box of materials, including dowelling and plywood, and given the task of sketching out concepts before turning their designs into reality by using basic hand tools to come up with a device capable of lifting the block with just a hoist and two hooks. A prototype testing area was also set up to encourage pupils to put their ideas through their paces before submitting their final solution. Ellie Barker, a pupil at Alcester Grammar School, was delighted to take part: “It was a quality day and a great opportunity to do something different, working as part of a team to solve a problem. It certainly made me want to focus more on being an engineer… industry needs more female engineers!”

MAN D&M (AGS Winners) l-r: Rowan Crozier (Chairman of MAN Group), Henry SherringtonLodge, Ellie Barker, Frazer Forbes and Will Baxter (all Alcester Grammar School)

Ysgol Bro Dinefwr’s Aaron Morgan agreed: “The MAN challenge opened up our minds to different types of engineering and clearly demonstrated what skills you might need if you want to follow a career in this sector. It was a really good day and we’d love to do it again.” The Manufacturing Assembly Network is a collective of eight sub-contract manufacturers and an engineering design agency.

MAN D&M (Welsh Winners) l-r: Michael Thomas, Oliver Roberts, Louis Auger and Aaron Morgan (all Ysgol Bro Dinefwer)

It is made up of Alucast, Barkley Plastics, Brandauer, C-MAC SMT, Grove Design, KimberMills International, Mec Com, Muller Holdings and PP Control & Automation. Together they offer every engineering discipline imaginable, including automation and control systems, casting, design, forging, plastic injection moulding, PCB development and precision machining and precision stamped parts. MAN is also currently working with Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) to improve processes and commercialise new technologies.

MAN D&M (Southam Winners) – Rowan Crozier (Chairman of MAN Group), Dom Abbott, Jake Robinson, Adam Hayden and Patrick Saunders

More details on MAN can be found at www.man-group.co.uk or @man_group_ on twitter.

August 2018

New Curtis AC Control Systems with huge power and performance come with a low price and very small footprint; just perfect for AGV and Robotics. The latest addition to the Curtis AC speed controller family, the AC F2-A, provides a uniquely high specification packed with features and a big power rating - all at an exceptionally low price point. devices to “talk” to each other easily on the same CAN network; this means engineers can work with their components of choice every time, eradicating the need for expensive and time-consuming modifications from a variety of manufacturers. This same CAN master capability means it will easily connect with typical battery management systems used with the lithium battery packs used on AGV’s.

This high performing smart design comes in a tough housing with a very small footprint, making it perfect for use in AGV /Robotics market. ACF2-A Flexibility; fully optimised to provide battery powered vehicles with all of the advanced traction or hydraulic pump functions of much larger AC controllers in a rugged outer housing that is at least 30% smaller. The ACF2-A’s auto-characterisation allows simple on-machine pairing with any Induction and SPM motor types. Simply choose from a comprehensive library of induction motor types stored in the controller memory.

ACF2-A Safety; Exceeds global conformance requirements for EMC, functional and electrical safety, UL583 recognised and CE marked as a programmable safety device. ACF2-A Durability; IP65 protection as per IEC60529 with 23-pin AMPseal I/O connector means its impervious to most oils, solvents, degreasers and other chemicals regularly encountered by automated guided vehicles. Highly flexible multifunction I/O and comprehensive CAN master capabilities means this low-cost, super capable controller is capable of acting as “CAN interpreter”, allowing different CAN protocols from a variety of

Used together with Curtis’ very low cost 3140 CANopen gauge, provides OEMs with an easy-toread and completely flexible display option that works with any CANopen system with out-of-thebox integration with the ACF2-A controller. This small, function-rich gauge also offers an optional inbuilt heater, so that it can reliably display operating information for vehicles used in freezers or other cold environments. The CAN-based ACF2-A and 3140 companion gauge bring new levels of performance and flexibility to applications where space is tight and economy essential. Easy programming with the Curtis Software Suite makes the huge versatility of these products easy to exploit. CSS provides engineers with a very simple way to set up and work with the devices, giving engineers and OEMs an advanced

control system that works exactly as they want it to. Curtis UK provides a full range of battery chargers for electric vehicles that deliver superior levels of on and off-board reliability and charge quality. AGV/ EV’s are used in difficult settings where high levels of vibration, shock and temperature changes (including cold/wet conditions) are seen, so all our chargers are tested in these typical environments to ensure they provide a long and reliable service. Some models provide bespoke charging for individual battery packs of major lift truck battery companies through the use of custom made charge profiles to give even better performance. Curtis design integrated control systems for zeroemission electric vehicles and manufacturers worldwide use Curtis products to make their designs the best they can be in areas as diverse as AGV and robotics, material handling (forklifts, pallet trucks), recreational (golf cars and off-road), aerial lifts (booms, scissor lifts), medical mobility (wheel/ rehab chairs), airport (aircraft movers and tugs), automotive (Light-On-Road), and many more. To learn more, visit our website www.curtisinst.co.uk, or better still, give us a call on 01604 885201.

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Caerbont Automotive Instruments are renowned for their unrivalled ability to produce bespoke solutions to each customer’s requirements and pride themselves in becoming an integral part of the customer’s design process. The company manufactures a wide range of instrumentation for prestigious brands such as Caterham Cars, Morgan, Ginetta and Noble Automotive and produces classic gauges for vehicles from the 1950’s through to the 1980’s. The introduction of the latest in laser marking technology brings a new dimension to the company’s manufacturing processes and provides a highly accurate method of generating graphics, logo’s, graduations and text on instrument dials and bezels etc. The laser is an

Welsh Automotive Forum Collaboration Delivers Success for Caerbont and TLM Laser The Welsh Automotive Forum (WAF) was founded in 2001 to develop a common approach in achieving sustainable continuous improvement for the Automotive Industry in Wales. Since its inception, the role and influence of the Welsh Automotive Forum continues to spread, placing it firmly at the centre of automotive activities in Wales. As part of its promotional and networking activities, WAF host an annual AUTOLINK conference supported by the Welsh Government, and this event was the catalyst for a successful collaboration between the Welsh Government, WAF, automotive manufacturer Caerbont Automotive Instruments and TLM Laser. Swansea based Caerbont Automotive Instruments Ltd (CAI) is an independent company specialising in the design and manufacture of discrete car instruments, instrument clusters, senders, electronic control and interface modules and

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wiring harnesses for the specialist automotive and industrial markets. The company were seeking to introduce laser marking within their production processes as a way of expanding their manufacturing capabilities, improving productivity and increasing flexibility. Through discussions at Autolink, the two parties developed a project and Caerbont were assisted by the Welsh Government SMARTInnovation operation with guidance and EU funding via SMARTCymru.

inherently clean and fast process, allowing rapid changeover between part types, which is ideal for small batches or a high mix production environment.

Following a series of laser marking trials by TLM Laser on various instrumentation products, Caerbont have since purchased a FOBA M2000-B marking system. This highly flexible and self contained laser system features a programmable Z-axis, good size worktable, an electrically operated access door and is ideal for almost any direct part marking application for the automotive, aerospace, medical, tools, metal, plastic processing and mechanical engineering sectors.

For further information, please contact: Mr Andy Toms Director TLM Laser 2 Navigation Court Harris Business Park Stoke Prior Bromsgrove B60 4BD

Bromsgrove based TLM Laser is the UK and Ireland distributor for FOBA Laser marking systems and also offer a comprehensive range of laser systems for a wide range of applications including welding, cutting, marking, hardening and cladding.

Tel: +44 (0)1527 959 099 E-Mail: sales@tlm-laser.com Web: www.tlm-laser.com

August 2018 LEFT: The RF Lite takes flat cardboard sleeves from a hopper, feeds them through an inkjet printer so they can be date-coded and stacks them again ready for use BOTTOM: Superior print quality from TIJ coding has led to a vast improvement in clarity and a reduction in sleeve waste. P.K.Foods Glasgow Ltd can now code 5000 sleeves in under three hours.

or the last six years, P.K.Foods Glasgow Ltd has grown by 10-15% year on year, driven mainly by contract wins to supply national supermarkets including Scotmid, Costco, Nisa, Co-op and Morri-sons. The family business is now producing a large volume of authentic Indian snacks such as chick-en and vegetable pakoras and onion bhajis from its 5,000 sq ft facility. Despite the now large scale of its operation, P.K.Foods Glasgow Ltd still adheres firmly to its original ethos of producing by hand from high quality ingredients - a philosophy that is valued by its customers.

Pakora producer takes-away benefits of tij Rotech’s RF Lite TIJ (thermal inkjet) has become an “invaluable part of the process” at P.K.Foods Glasgow Ltd, having transformed the efficiency of the pakora producer’s coding operation. The user-friendly coder has won over staff on the factory floor and enabled the fast-growing business to meet the lead time expectations of its expanding supermarket customer base.

Whilst making everything by hand results in an authentic and premium product, it precludes the introduction any sort of ‘in-line’ processes. This is true of the date coding operation, which was being performed manually. P.K.Foods Glasgow Ltd visited the PPMA show, armed with some sleeve samples, to see some machines in action. The company had already decided it wanted a TIJ coder, on the basis that the cartridge-based technology is clean, compact and cost-effective. An initial encounter with Rotech’s RF Lite sleeve coder convinced Jason that this might just be the neat system he was looking for. The RF Lite takes flat cardboard sleeves from a hopper, feeds them through an inkjet printer so they can be date-coded and stacks them again ready for use. It can handle a variety of sleeve shapes and sizes and only takes seconds to swap between sizes without special tools or training. The RF Lite’s linear speed is 60m/s, which means it can handle just under 200 x 300mm sleeves per minute or around 250 sleeves at 200mm. Coders can have trouble with code positioning and quality when handling different sleeve thick-nesses and materials. Thin, light sleeve materials in particular can be problematic for systems that use a ‘push’ or ‘shuttle feed’ mechanism. The design of the RF Lite overcomes this potential

feed-ing issue; sleeves are stacked vertically in a hopper, where friction wheels separate them and feed them one by one to the inkjet printer. The RF Lite’s hopper can also be easily adjusted to different sleeve sizes. This was an important feature for P.K.Foods Glasgow Ltd, whose pakoras are packed in different sized trays, depending on the customer. Following a successful two-week trial last November, the RF Lite with ijet TIJ printer became a permanent fixture at P.K.Foods Glasgow Ltd, coding on average 5000 sleeves per day. One of the major advantages of TIJ versus other coding technologies such as CIJ is the lower cost of ownership. This is largely because the only ongoing cost is the purchase of new cartridges - it is an on demand service-, maintenanceand consumable-free technology. P.K.Foods Glasgow Ltd reports that it is finding the system to be very cost effective, getting 300,000 prints per cartridge. The company is also making use of the RF Lite’s in-built ‘grey scaling’ software to optimise usage per print on jobs that don’t demand true black print density. Supermarkets are just one route to market for P.K.Foods Glasgow Ltd wholesale, direct to retail, van sales and direct to consumer are other important channels. Historically, products for these cus-tomers have all carried labels rather than sleeves, but on the basis of the success of the RF Lite, P.K.Foods Glasgow Ltd is planning to move them to sleeves. “This machine has been fantastic. It has slipped into our operation and become an invaluable part of our process. It is hard to imagine how we ever managed without it. Coding used to be slow, painful and labour intensive. Now a single operator can run off 5000 sleeves in just two or three hours,” enthuses Jason Stevenson, Sales Director and Partner at P.K.Foods Glasgow Ltd. E sales@rotechmachines.com www.rotechmachines.com Tel: +44 01707 393 700

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Unipick robots make a case for convenience As a business model, convenience shopping is rapidly overtaking large format stores, with nine out of ten consumers claiming to have a visited a convenience store in the last month. Yet, the rise in popularity is placing packhouses under greater pressure to supply retailers of all sizes with a good selection of quality fresh produce, chilled and frozen foods, little and often. David Jahn, director at automation specialist Brillopak examines the benefits of using high speed case loaders and how single picking caters to rapidly evolving British shopping habits. Of 2017’s £184.5bn total grocery sales, convenience stores (C-stores) accounted for £40bn, The segment’s value is expected to rise by 17.7% by 2022, compared to just 1% for hypermarkets and over 5% for supermarkets during the same period. With consumers looking to cut down on the amount of time spent doing a big food shop, C-stores are anticipated to remain the third fastest growing grocery channel between now and 2022 (after discounters and online retailing). The ability to do a top up shop, access a good selection of fresh produce, take a more flexible approach to meal choices, while fitting a quick shop in around other daily tasks are cited as the most common reasons that consumers visit C-stores.According to grocery research organisation IGD, one in five (19%) of 18-25-year-olds mainly shop in C-stores. That’s more than double

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the number of those aged 26 and over (7%). Reflecting on how times have changed, David comments: “Twenty years ago I might have purchased the occasional staple items, but I wouldn’t have dreamed of purchasing my family’s supper at a fuel station. However, today’s Gen Y consumers are big fans of C-store food, not only because of the convenience factor but also because of its affordability, choice, improved quality and better merchandising.” The longstanding convenience challenge is balancing offering a good selection of quality perishable items when there’s little or no storage space beyond the shop floor. “Fresh produce is the key traffic driver to C-stores,” claims David who points out that localised offerings, including locally sourced meats and vegetables are increasingly commonplace. “In most instances, storage is the retail shelf space. There’s hardly any backroom refrigeration. And retailers themselves are increasingly waste savvy and look for ways to use sales data to reduce stockholding costs while improving on-shelf availability.” Delivering change at speed For

C-stores, this means daily deliveries to replenish shelves, placing pressure on packhouses to be more responsive to influences like store demand patterns, seasonality, weather, and special promotions, scaling up and down as required. Responding to demand from packhouses for an automated solution that would enable them to pick

multiple SKUs and present different pack formats, ranging from flow wrapped apples, to punnets of grapes, Brillopak launched its Unipick P160 high speed case and crate packer. David explains: “Packhouses that supply the 41,000+ C-stores across the UK, also tend to supply the supermarkets and hypermarkets. This means an ever-increasing range of SKUs in terms of size, packaging and weight. It also means more use of half size crates for the smaller store format. To ensure that we can pack these products with the flexibility required, we have moved to single pick for most of our machines. This enables packhouses to seamlessly switch between products.” Marking a step change in automation performance, Brillopak’s P160 Unipicker packs product into crates and cases at high speeds, averaging over 100 packs per minute. Read More.

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August 2018 Based in Yeovil, Somerset, the organisation operates from a purpose-built distribution centre and its philosophy of providing more than 6,000 tools ex-stock at low prices has earned the company an unrivalled industry reputation. Making all tools available for immediate despatch and delivering transparency through the extensive use of the company’s web-based service, is key to Toolstream’s success and both are vital in keeping the organisation ahead of its many competitors.

Toolstream Ahead with SSI Schaefer! Toolstream is sole distributor of more than 6,000 branded hand tools, power tools, hardware & fixings, to retailers, wholesalers and merchants throughout Europe.

Since its incorporation in 2001, the business has experienced yearon-year growth as its product range is constantly being renewed, tested and extended to meet the needs of today’s tool buyers and their customers. With storage space at a premium, growth, along with increased customer demand, forced Toolstream to review its operational requirements and to rethink its intralogistics strategy. In 2015, SSI Schaefer undertook an analysis of Toolstream’s operation and devised a solution to satisfy the increasing demand for both storage space and faster order processing. Prior to this, picking was carried out using trolleys in very narrow aisle, adjustable pallet racking. While each trolley could accommodate up to ten orders simultaneously, pickers were walking in excess of 1.2 km per order and trolleys would face queueing at packing benches, forming bottlenecks and thereby slowing down despatch. To overcome both issues, SSI Schaefer enabled more efficient space utilisation by installing a series of vertical lift LogiMat machines in a purpose-built warehouse extension. With four banks of three and one bank of two, there were fourteen machines in total, occupying the entire length of one wall of the distribution centre, to a height of just over ten metres. This installation significantly increased Toolstream’s storage capacity, providing over 10,000 bin locations for their medium and slower moving lines and

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as well as space efficiency, the main advantage is vastly improved picking efficiency. This is because as well as an effective storage system, the LogiMat is also essentially a goodsto-person picking system, improving picking accuracy and saving time by removing the need to walk and pick. To further enhance the increased pick rate, a conveyor system was installed alongside, and parallel to, the ‘LogiMat wall’. The conveyors are fed by three carton-erector machines, bringing shipping cartons, automatically pre-labelled with unique, order-related barcodes and pick lists automatically inserted, to pickers working at the LogiMats. This means that system-directed cartons and totes can be diverted from the conveyor to the correct LogiMat zone, at which individual operators can scan their barcodes to determine what products need to be picked into them, before returning them to the conveyor for transport to the next zone.

The shipping cartons are completed with faster moving items picked manually from shelving on a two-tier mezzanine before the cartons are run through automatic sealing and despatch label machines prior to despatch. The whole process represents a considerable saving on packing by picking into the automatically created shipping cartons and this has enabled Toolstream to reduce more than thirty pack benches down to only two. It has also removed the backlog of picked orders awaiting packing. The system also helps a great deal with small orders and the order rush created by the offer of free delivery on a Friday. The solution from SSI Schaefer has given Toolstream the flexibility it needed to relieve pressure on, and improve, its distribution processes. The LogiMAT vertical lift storage system now plays a vital role in Toolstream’s operation, enabling the company to maintain its position at the forefront of the tool supply sector and positioning it strongly for further future growth.

August 2018

Interrollâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MSC 50 magnetic speed controller optimizes gravity roller conveyor operation In response to demand for more efficient and cost-effective material handling systems, Interroll offers the patented MSC 50 magnetic speed controller. Easyto-install into gravity roller conveyors and maintenance-free, the MSC 50 boasts many features that together, deliver process reliability and attractive ROI.

The first of its kind in the industry, the MSC 50 is technically superior and the most cost-effective solution currently on the market for controlling the speed of boxes, containers and plastic trays travelling on decline gravity roller conveyors and spirals or the end sections of sorters. Suitable for handling goods weighing between 0.5 kg and 35 kg (1lb-77lbs), the innovative system ensures lightweight packages move smoothly, while limiting the speed of heavy goods travelling along the conveyor to ensure safety and avoid product damage. These features make MSC 50 the perfect choice for warehousing, e-commerce, postal service, food and pharmaceutical operations, as well as for customers that use flow racks for heavy containers. Many of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gravity conveyors have limited functionality as they are sold without

components to control conveyor speed, mainly to minimize costs. However, because of an increasing diversity in the size and weight of goods running on gravity conveyors, Interroll saw a need to develop a speed controller. The MSC 50 features an eddy current brake that makes it maintenance-free and double shielding completely prevents magnetic emissions. It is easy to install and because of its bi-directional braking function, it cannot be mounted incorrectly. Different MSC 50 lengths and quantities can be used to scale the design and provide the ideal solution for your application or can be used for retrofitting existing gravity conveyor installations. Full technical specifications are available on request or visit the website www.interroll.co.uk

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