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SPARE PARTS INVENTORY SERVICE LOOP WINDING LINE AIMS TO REDUCE DOWNTIME RISKS HAS 1000MM LOOP NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL HAS launched a new service aimed at safeguarding manufacturing businesses from downtime during obsolete equipment breakdowns. SparesVault offers guaranteed access to a bespoke automation spare parts inventory to balance the cost of holding obsolete and end-of-life spares against the threat of machine downtime. The subscription-based service starts with a comprehensive review of system-critical assets to create a detailed obsolescence report with recommendations for automation parts to be included in the bespoke SparesVault inventory. The agreed inventory is then sourced by Northern Industrial, with all parts serviced, tested and checked before being held in a secure bonded warehouse facility. Back-ups of relevant parameters and programs are also securely stored on cloud-based servers. Parts considered most likely to be needed are provided for storage at the customer’s site for immediate access in the case of a breakdown. Any further parts required, covered by the SparesVault inventory, are delivered to the customer’s site within a contractual response time. Inventory levels are reviewed at least annually with adjustments proposed where necessary.
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JohnJoe McGonagle, Northern Industrial Area Sales Manager, said: “According to research it’s estimated that downtime costs UK manufacturers £180 billion per year. Downtime costs are detrimental to all manufacturing businesses, with prolonged downtime becoming more likely when running obsolete equipment. “Having a robust plan in place not only protects a business but can increase growth.”
PRECISION TAPING AND WINDING machine manufacturer, Ridgway Machines, has recently designed and manufactured a loop winding line with 1000mm maximum loop length capability. The loop winding line comes complete with the LWDS2 two-position drum stand, a W-LMP1000 loop winder with 1000Nm torque capability and the LWWB1000 winding beam – fabricated and machined with a minimum loop length of 350mm and a conductor gathering box which includes two sets of vertical/horizontal rollers arranged in pairs, mounted on a single post to bring individual conductors together as a single bunch. Key features include fully adjustable winding pins, available in a range of diameters, latest vector drive technology – a variable speed geared motor with high torque capability and soft start. The machine also includes an electrically released brake to prevent runback and eliminate tension loss whilst stopping and starting.
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E-LEARNING PLATFORM LAUNCHED FOR EMiR USERS SOLUTIONS IN IT, THE COMPANY behind the EMiR business management solution for companies working in the electromechanical sales, service, repair and assembly sector, has launched a new e-learning system, eMiRLearning. A survey carried out by the company found that most of its customers’ new employees learn from existing EMiR system users. The downfall to this is that some training received by the existing user may have been forgotten, or they may not fully understand the Quarter 1 2021
functionality a new user requires for their role. This means a new user may not be getting the most out of the company’s system and may be unaware of how they can use it to best perform their job. To solve this, Solutions in IT created eMiRLearning to supplement the in-depth EMiR training provided by an instructor. It is designed to help train new starters and introduce them to the key functionality in EMiR with overviews of each of the software’s modules.
The courses are comprised of screencaptured videos walking learners through an overview of the EMiR functionality. At the end of each course, an exam tests the learner’s knowledge of the content, and successful candidates are awarded with a certificate. Each course is between 45 and 90 minutes in length and can be completed over the space of a month, giving users the flexibility to control their own learning. www.solutionsinit.com www.theaemt.com
