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SPARE PARTS INVENTORY SERVICE AIMS TO REDUCE DOWNTIME RISKS
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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.
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.”
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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 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
LOOP WINDING LINE HAS 1000MM LOOP LENGTH CAPACITY
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.
www.ridgwayeng.com
IIOT Asset Condition monitoring
Nidec’s FORECYTE system is available from GES.
THE FORECYTE ASSET CONDITION monitoring platform enables users to minimise unexpected downtimes and loss of production by providing an IIoT wireless equipment monitoring solution based on simplicity, reliability, connectivity and diagnostic intelligence. Available from Nidec partner, GES Group, the standalone remote condition monitoring platform solution enables monitoring, collection, visualisation and analysis of vibration and temperature data to determine equipment health. This allows asset owners to transition from reactive/ preventive maintenance to predictive maintenance. Defining the ideal time and scope of such maintenance minimises unexpected equipment failure, reduces operating costs, and extends service life.
“FORECYTE has potential for a range of sectors in Northern Ireland, and we are excited to be able to deliver such innovative technology to our customers at incredibly cost-effective prices,” explained David Moore, GES Group CEO.
GES Group can provide significant value to its customers by combining technical capabilities and expertise through its partnership with Nidec. As an authorised partner, value-added services include express availability and local stocks; project management, sizing and on-site commissioning preventive and predictive maintenance; repairs, overhauls and rewinds; and equipment efficiency analysis.
ges-group.com
PLATFORM BRINGS TOGETHER MOTOR BUYERS AND SELLERS
EASY MOTOR, WHICH ITS CREATOR believes is the first platform of its kind, has been launched to bring together buyers and sellers of all makes of motors, new and second hand.
The platform’s creator, Laurent Clair, has been working in the supply of electric motors components to end-users, OEMs and repair shops for more than 30 years. During that time he regularly saw how difficult it could be to find the right motor when an unexpected production shutdown occurred due to a motor failure. He knew that many of the repair shops had a range of new and used motors on their shelves – many of which were no longer in production and were difficult to source. But there was no way of knowing which business had what products in its stores.
So, Easy Motor was launched to provide a link between those in need of a specific motor and those that had products in stock. It makes it easier for those with a specific need to find what they require and gives a far greater reach to those businesses who might otherwise work on a relatively local basis.
With the platform’s scope to bring buyers and sellers of motors together, it was of course, obvious to extend the coverage to motor manufacturers and distributors.
Designed to offer a new sales channel to repair businesses and manufacturers of motors, Easy Motor makes listing products as easy as possible. Potential buyers simply register on the site and can request a quote from any of the registered sellers. The platform then facilitates communications between the buyer and seller to discuss the products and agree terms before posting a purchase order and completing a transaction.
Since its launch, Easy Motor has already built a network of 3,000 registered buyers and sellers, and is growing daily.
www.easy-motor.com
Single-point automatic lubricator now available in the UK
INDUSTRIAL AND AUTOMOTIVE supplier, Schaeffler, has launched its CONCEPT1 single-point automatic lubricator into the UK market.
Engineered to ensure optimal lubrication in a broad range of industrial machines and devices – including electric motors, bearing housings, fans, blowers and pumps – CONCEPT1 eliminates the need for time-consuming manual lubrication procedures, while preventing lubrication mistakes such as over- or under-greasing, which can cause unplanned equipment downtime.
“Approximately 60% of electric motor failures can be traced to bearing-related problems that are typically due to lubrication issues”, said David French, Product Manager for Industry 4.0 solutions at Schaeffler. “Because of this, we designed CONCEPT1 to provide our customers with a versatile and easyto-use solution that delivers the right grease in the right quantity at just the right intervals.”
CONCEPT1 uses an electromechanical reaction to precisely and continuously supply the correct amount of lubricant to rolling bearings inside electric motors and other industrial machinery. Easy to install and operate, the lubricator is said to be able to reduce plant maintenance costs by as much as 25% compared to manual lubrication procedures.
