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EDITORIAL

TRAPPED POTENTIAL?

ome coincidences would rather never occur. It is no coincidence that everybody seems to have got into the habit of comparing India with China in everything that is done and in this regard, we have come a long way in comparing everything possible…from bursting population to buzzing economies—the two aspects that these two countries epitomise. As we go to press, another leaf is added to this comparison and the coincidence chapter, with the occurrence of two ill-fated incidences that happened within a gap of 96 hours.

Dateline Jalandhar: At least one person was killed and more than 90 feared trapped under debris after a four-storeyed blanket factory building collapsed following a blast in the factory’s boiler. Dateline Beijing: Seven workers remained trapped in a flooded coal mine in eastern China. The incident took place at the Kongzhuang coal mine in Jiangsu province when the flooding occurred. Trapped is the dreaded word for more reasons than one. Most primitively, in this context, it threatens to cut the precious life of the trapped workers. But if you analyse the above two incidences analytically, devoid of any emotion, it is also about trapped productivity and profitability. Reason? One such incident and all that you have been preserving so painstakingly for so long becomes dust in no time, be it man or machine. The question is, is it worth it? Nobody angles for disaster. But most of us flout safety and security measures, in different magnitudes, thinking that accidents always happen to somebody else. Before this incident, the blanket factory owner in Jalandhar and the mine contractor in Bejing also shared a similar belief. So, since there is never an apt time than now to take safety and security seriously, we decided to dedicate this edition of SEARCH to this very critical, yet sometimes ignored, aspect of your manufacturing practice. While it is critical for your very being, i.e., your existence, it is also a great business strategy. In this day and age of talent crunch, a safe and secure working environment not only adds to your traction quotient for talent, but also helps to spread positivity, as the workers feel secure, and we know the power of positivity! So, as you get serious about safety, we provide you with a satiating spread of content, with topics ranging from enhanced safety needs in automated facilities and safety incentive mechanism to safety leadership imperatives and, not to forget, some new age safety gears. You will be spoilt for choice with leaders like TATA Power talking about how they aim and achieve a zeroincident workplace. So, while you gain knowledge and inspiration from the experts, the products and services spread updates you about the latest technology, equipment, products and services. Not only this, our new initiatives aims to help you optimise and ease your sourcing needs. Check the details in this edition for more information. Help is at hand…reach out, be safe and secure your productivity & profits!!

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CONTENTS SPECIAL FOCUS: Safety & Security

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Safety Comes First

The repercussions of the Bhopal gas tragedy that occurred 27 years ago are still clearly evident in and around Bhopal. So far, various unwanted incidents have occurred in manufacturing units across India. While some have come to light, many others remain unreported. But yes, based on our experience of industrial visits, it is clear that safety at Indian manufacturing facilities has come a long way. As India establishes itself as an economic superpower, it is still catching up with the rest of the world in terms of improving the working conditions of millions of its workers.

EDITORIAL Trapped Potential?

STRATEGY 105

Safety Leadership Implementing A Top-down Approach

NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS 38

Latest Happenings In The World Of Manufacturing

TIPS & TRICKS 108

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATIONS 44

Safety & Security 10 Ways To Make Your Workplace Mishap-free

Technology Update Cutting-edge Solutions

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Tata Power Taking An Integrated Approach Towards Safety

AUTOMATION TRENDS 94

Development Dynamics Gearing Up To Enter New Growth Avenues

ENERGY MANAGEMENT 96

Photovoltaic Modules’ Lifecycle Management Powering Sustainability

POLICIES & REGULATIONS 100

Union Budget 2012–13 An Attempt Towards Striking Balanced Growth

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HIGHLIGHTS: JUNE 2012

Special Focus: Switchgears Insights & Outlook: Motors Special Edition: Investment Destination: Aurangabad

CONTENTS SPECIALS IN THIS ISSUE

SPECIAL FOCUS Safety & Security

INSIGHTS & OUTLOOK

Opinions & More

‘Safety Should Be Made Part Of An Organisation’s Culture’ Vipul Shah, President, CEO & Chairman, Dow Chemical International Pvt Ltd

Industrial Safety & Security Innovative Technologies Popularise Safety Gears

Safety & Automation Achieving Zero-incident Workplace Through Automation

Safety Incentive Mechanism Securing Workplaces

Safety & Security Market Overview Capitalising On The Burgeoning Growth

Security In Data Traffic Building A Secure Firewall

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New Launches Latest Products In The Offing

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Safety & Security Latest Products In Safety & Security

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Wires & Cables Latest Products In Wires & Cables

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General Products Rolling Out The Best In Class

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International Products Showcasing Products In A Global Arena

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Industry Dynamics Critical Nerve Centre For Manufacturing

Wires & Cables Opportunities Transmitting Waves Of Growth

Wires And Cables Outlook Are We Heading Towards A Wireless Future?

Power Cables Maintenance Is Better Than Repair

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Modern Machine Shop 2012 Maximising Metalworking Scope

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PROTECTING PEOPLE, PROCESSES AND PROFITABILITY Amitava Biswas Country Manager, Honeywell Process Solutions India In his current role, Amitava Biswas is responsible for the strategic business development, performance and operations of Honeywell Process Solutions in India. Formerly, he was Director – Integrated Supply Chain, Honeywell Automation India Ltd. With over 25 years of experience in industrial automation and systems, he has spent the greatest part of his career at Honeywell since 1991. Since then, Amitava’s career has moved through various roles in engineering, vertical market leadership and management across Honeywell’s businesses in India. Amitava holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Technology from IIT Kanpur.

Human error in operations and maintenance remains a major contributor to industrial risk & the unconscious belief, that we cannot do much about human unpredictability and unreliability, is promoting industrial incidents and accidents. Information dissemination, real-time information on all available services and the creation of a system to examine various safety systems in industries are among the key requirements for disaster management and mitigation. According to CII, India had to face over 430 natural and man-made disasters in the last decade. Each of them, on an average, had a toll of over 4,500 people. About five crore people were being affected every year. Disaster preparedness and management were most important and the tools of information and communication technology had to be put to maximum use. In light of the above, it is inevitable that many manufacturers will begin taking a closer look at safety and security practices in their own facilities & examine ways to ensure that their people and processes are adequately protected. Suppliers have made great strides in building this defence, and a small percentage of top tier, enlightened suppliers of control systems and customers are applying best practices to this ‘problematic’ area. New and matured technologies are available and are being evolved for defending and protecting control system assets. The ideal safety system in today’s manufacturing environments would not only alert personnel to abnormal situations, but also provide better overall awareness of the operating environment. This will prevent more incidents from escalating into disastrous incidents that put lives at risk. And when one does happen, the goal is to mitigate further damage and to develop the appropriate response so that the condition can return to normal as safely and quickly as permissible. Along the lines of providing better overall awareness to plant personnel, another potential avenue for improving the overall safety system is tying it together with other critical functions. The past few years, for instance, have seen increased discussion regarding whether plants should integrate their safety and security systems with process control. While these functions historically have remained separate, the trend draws interest for its ability to improve overall awareness of activities throughout a plant. The bottom line is always literally and figuratively the same as in manufacturing. These days, the issue of plant safety is being closely scrutinised as something that affects the bottom line—especially in a tight economy. It is one thing to work on margins, but when plants have to start paying out everything from facility repairs to personal injury claims, things can turn unprofitable very quickly. As such, industrial safety is now viewed as a way of not only protecting people while mitigating damage and protecting assets; it is also being seen as a way to protect a plant’s profitability, and a way to return a plant to profitability as quickly as possible following an incident.

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FEBRUARY 2012 IIP GROWTH STANDS AT 4.1% The growth in February’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) has come in at 4.1%—an improvement over the January figure. The January IIP figure has been revised to 1.1% from 6.8% (provisional). The Central Statistical Organization revised the January IIP figure after it spotted an error in the sugar output figures. Manufacturing output, which constitutes nearly 76% of the total industrial production, declined to 4% vs 7.5% year-on-year. The mining sector growth, which has been underperforming for a while, has come in at 2%. While the capital goods index, at 10.6% is an improvement month-onmonth; consumer non-durables growth in February stands at 5%. The core sector, which contributes almost 38% to industrial production, grew by a sharp 6.8% in February from a year earlier. Core sector comprises key infrastructure industries of coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products,

fertilisers, steel, cement and electricity. According to A Prasanna, Economist, ICICI Securities Primary Dealership Ltd, “The data confirms that the IIP growth is in trend with the yearly growth of 4%. But the data is not good at all as even after the growth bottomed out in the third quarter (October–December), the recovery is not really picking up on the demand side. Such higher interest rates in the economy will affect the demand-side improvement.” “From RBI’s policy perspective, we still think that there is scope for 25 basis point rate cut in April. Since inflation is moderating only on the margin, and growth in 2012–13 is expected to be, according to RBI’s trend line of 7%, there is not much scope for bigger rate cuts,” he added. On the similar lines, Sujan Hajra, Chief Economist, Anand Rathi Securities, Mumbai, says, “We were

INDOFIL INDUSTRIES TIES-UP WITH SHANGHAI BAIJIN, CHINA Indofil has recently entered into a landmark joint venture (JV) with Shanghai Baijin Chemical Group (SBC), China, for CS2 manufacturing through a 51:49 partnership in Indo Baijin Chemicals Pvt Ltd. The approximate US$40-million plant would be the first in the country to use eco-friendly technology for CS2 production. Commenting on the occasion, KK Modi, Chairman & MD, Indofil Industries Ltd, informed, “At present, 80% of India’s CS2 is imported from various parts of the world. I hope this unit would substitute for some of these imports. By adopting eco-friendly technology in production, Indofil will set an example in the chemical industry for sustainable development.” Indo Baijin Chemicals Pvt Ltd is the first Indo-Chinese JV for the Modi Group to establish an annual production capacity of 50,000 tonne of CS2, using ‘Green Technology’.

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Speaking on the technology, Modi said, “The proposed plant will have ‘zero’ wastage discharge. The plant will recycle 300 cubic metre water per day and recover 135 tonne steam per day from waste heat.” Modi added, “Preliminary evaluations indicate that the project will be entitled for 25,000 tonne of carbon credit per year. With this state-of-the-art green technology, charcoal will be replaced by natural gas. This will help us save 50,000 tonne of wood per year, which is equivalent to 58 sqkm of forest.” According to RK Malhotra, Chief Executive & President, Indofil Industries Ltd, “The setting up of this unit is a key strategic move to ensure consistent supply of CS2. CS2 is a key raw material for our products, which include Mancozeb. Through this backward integration, we would be able to strengthen Indofil’s supply chain.”

expecting a better figure, i.e., above 6%. Overall, this is disappointing, but our sense is that irrespective of IIP, RBI will go ahead with a 25 basis point rate cut at the upcoming policy decision.” On the other hand, Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII, is of the view that the IIP figures for February 2012 are along expected lines, with moderate improvements being seen in basic goods and capital goods with base effect also playing a part. However, the error reported in the January figures has sharply pulled down the growth rate for the year till now. Overall, industrial growth remains weak and is not likely to exceed 4% in FY2012. In order to realise the Budget projection of 7.6% GDP growth in FY2013, it is necessary to use all policy levers to encourage growth and investment. It is high time RBI focusses on getting growth back by sharply reducing interest rates.

CATERPILLAR EXPANDS INDIAN PRESENCE Caterpillar India recently launched a new backhoe loader manufacturing facility in Thiruvallur, near Chennai. The new facility, not only strengthens the company’s growing presence in India, but also augments its distribution channel by bringing in enhanced local production capabilities. Robert Droogleever, GM, Caterpillar BHL Worldwide, said, “Our new facility is a testimony to the growing importance that India, as a market, commands in our global backhoe loader business strategy.” Kevin Thieneman, Country Manager – India, ASEAN & China, said, “India will make significant investments over the next decades to build its infrastructure and support higher levels of urbanisation. This facility, our fourth manufacturing operation in India, enables us to better serve our customers with the broadest range of products in the industry.”

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HONEYWELL’S NEW INITIATIVE AIMS TO CUT ENERGY & OPERATING COSTS With the recent introduction of its new Attune™ Advisory Services, Honeywell promises to offer a suite of professional services that combines cloud-based tools and analytics with a global network of operations centres and energy & facility experts to provide enhancements that can reduce utility bills and operating expenses up to 20%. “The performance of building systems and equipment can degrade by as much as 5% every year, which translates into energy and operating costs that continually escalate,” said Paul Orzeske, President, Honeywell Building Solutions, adding, “Companies are starting to realise the significant impact that this can have, as well as the opportunity it presents for bottomline savings. With Attune, we are providing the ease and convenience of cloud-based technology with expert advice and actionable guidance so that companies can capture & maintain those savings.” According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), buildings account for nearly 40% of energy used

in most countries. Many barriers work against energy efficiency in buildings, including lack of useful information. These services turn building performance data into an action plan that pinpoints potential upgrades and their expected return on investment.

USPs Cloud-based, Software-as-aService Technology provides easy access to sophisticated monitoring & analysis, and Honeywell specialists Recommended building improvements delivered by skilled technicians Online and onsite expertise combine to trim facility expenses upto 20%. The service suite enables facility managers to optimise their budgets, personnel and systems by combining powerful cloud-based tools & analytics with insight and advice from a global team of Honeywell consultants.

CYNARPLC AWARDS $11 MILLION WASTE-TO-ENERGY PROCESS ORDER TO ROCKWELL AUTOMATION CynarPlc, a leading technology company in the waste-to-energy market, has awarded an $11 million contract to Rockwell Automation to design and build a new end-of-life, plastic-to-fuel conversion plant in Bristol, UK, for SITA UK Ltd. Cynar has developed a technology that converts end-of-life plastics into fuel. According to Michael Murray, CEO & Chairman, CynarPlc, “Our technology represents a unique and profitable way to significantly decrease the amount of end-of-life plastics that are disposed of in landfills and incinerators.” Hedwig Maes, President, Rockwell Automation Europe, Middle East and Africa Region, said, “This agreement

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with Cynar demonstrates Rockwell Automation’s ability to deliver scalable, complex solutions on a global level. We are pleased to work with Cynar in an industry that is making the world more sustainable.” Terry Gebert, VP & GM, Rockwell Automation Global Solutions, said, “This win is significant for us in the waste-to-energy market.” “It includes the design and build of process skids, automation architecture, software, power control and engineering/startup services in one fully integrated solution, using the Rockwell Automation PlantPAxProcess Automation System. With this contract award, Rockwell Automation will enter the design and build phase of the project,” Gebert added.

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SUZLON SIGNS DEAL WITH CHINESE & SOUTH AFRICAN COMPANIES Suzlon Group recently signed a global strategic partnership agreement with CGN Wind Energy Co Ltd (CGNWE), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of China Guangdong Nuclear Power Group—one of the largest wind power developers in China, with installed capacity of around 3,000 MW. The agreement calls for the development of 800 MW of domestic and international projects over the next three years. A working team has been set up to explore the most viable projects globally, covering countries such as Brazil, South Africa, India and China. Speaking on the partnership, Chensui, Chairman, CGNWE, said, “With Suzlon’s experience in the global market and CGNWE’s expertise in wind power, we are confident of building successful projects to meet the renewable energy needs.” Tulsi Tanti, Chairman, Suzlon Group, said, “We hope that Suzlon’s experience in across 32 markets worldwide will be valuable for CGNWE in its endeavour to operate wind farms globally.” Meanwhile, Cennergi, a joint venture by Exxaro and Tata Power has also selected Suzlon turbines for the 138 MW project bid in South Africa. Suzlon will provide 66 of Suzlon’s S97-2.1 MW turbines for Cennergi’s 138 MW wind energy project currently under development at Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. If definitive agreements are reached, Suzlon will deliver the turbines under a full EPC agreement. Speaking on the partnership, Thomas Garner, CEO, Cennergi, said, “Suzlon was an obvious choice based on its vast experience in emerging markets.” The project construction is expected to commence towards 2013.

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WORLD’S TWO LARGEST DEMOCRACIES WORK TO BUILD THE STRONGEST GLOBAL BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP Putting US-India trade relationship at the cornerstone of global business, John Bryson, Commerce Secretary, US Department of Commerce, recently said, “President Obama had stated that the US-India business relationship is one of the defining relationships of the 21st century.” He was addressing an exclusive session with the captains of the Indian industry organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in Mumbai. Travelling with a delegation of 16 businesses, Bryson said, “With your phenomenal growth, millions have risen out of poverty. Your growth has led to the increased demand for US products with US exports growing from less than $4 billion in 2001 to over $21 billion last year. America has reciprocated this with the US receiving $36 billion of goods & services from

India last year. With your aggressive plan of investing $1 trillion only in infrastructure and over 600 major projects, we want our partnership to deepen further for mutual profit.” He reiterated, “Reform is happening in the American Tax Code. We have one of the highest statutory corporate tax for any country that has only become more complicated since the 1980s. We are lowering the corporate tax from 35% to 28%.” Elaborating further, he added, “Our two democratic countries are serious global business leaders in the 21st century, who are jointly committed to fairness, openness, transparency and level playing field.” B Muthuraman, President, CII & Vice Chairman, Tata Steel Ltd, said, “CII recognises that trade and investment is a two-way street and we want to make this street between India

RELIANCE POWER COMMISSIONS INDIA’S LARGEST SOLAR POWER PLANT IN RAJASTHAN Reliance Power Ltd, a Reliance ADA Group company, has been successful in commissioning a 40 MW (AC) ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Rajasthan. Reliance Power has utilised 5,00,000 thin-film modules from First Solar, a premier provider of comprehensive PV system solutions in this plant, located near Dhursar in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The plant is expected to generate more than 60 million kilowatt hours (kwh) of clean solar energy a year, making it one of the country’s largest PV power plant in terms of electricity generation. Covering 350 acre, this plant is also expected to satisfy the annual electricity needs of more than 70,000 average Indian households. It will displace more than 60,000 metric tonne of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per year, the equivalent of taking more than 25,000 cars off the road. The recently completed project was built in a span of just five months. It is the first of the several plants that

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Reliance plans to build with First Solar modules as part of a 100 MW module order placed in 2011. Commenting on the necessity of developing solar infrastructure, Anil D Ambani, Chairman, Reliance Power, said, “This power plant demonstrates the huge potential of solar energy to help India meet its growing energy needs in the most environmentally friendly manner.” Mike Ahearn, Chairman & Interim CEO, First Solar, is a proud partner in this project. Ahearn said, “We applaud India on its visionary solar policies and Reliance Power for their leadership in implementing them. We look forward to helping India realise its solar vision through this and several other future projects.” The Indian solar market is expected to be spurred in 2012 by the maturing National Solar Mission, a collection of state-level incentives, and the influx of expertise from global solar players entering the Indian market.

and US into a superhighway. CII strongly supports businesses conducive to the growth of business in both the countries.” Ajay Piramal, Chairman, Piramal Group, said, “India has much to offer to American businesses. In addition to capital, we offer the ability to access emerging market and we would add value to your business. We are no longer in the ‘BPO’ mode, but have gone ahead and acquired Chapter 11 businesses and turned them around.” Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII, said, “US is a natural partner as we share many common characteristics. There are many promising opportunities, but there are challenges as well. At CII, we believe in converting these challenges into opportunities. We are with you in pushing bilateral trade.”

WORLD BANK CUTS CHINA 2012 GROWTH FORECAST TO 8.2% Reinforcing the view that China is set for its slowest annual growth in a decade, the World Bank recently lowered its forecast for China’s 2012 economic growth to 8.2% from 8.4% previously. But in a sign that activity could rebound next year, the World Bank said it had raised its 2013 growth forecast for China to 8.6% from 8.3%. The World Bank disclosed the revisions in its quarterly update of the Chinese economy and comes ahead of China’s official first-quarter growth report. Analysts expect the world’s second-biggest economy to have grown by 8.3% between January and March, which would be its slowest annual pace in nearly three years. Source: www.moneycontrol.com

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MINING COMPANIES NEED TO TAKE THE UNCONVENTIONAL ROUTE TO ADDRESS CONVENTIONAL CHALLENGES Issues facing the mining sector have reached a new level of extremity, forcing mining companies to incorporate more complex scenarios into their strategic planning, according to the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd (DTTL) ‘Tracking the Trends 2012’ report. The report provides an analysis of the top 10 trends that are expected to impact the mining sector at an accelerated rate in 2012. “The burning issues facing the mining sector remain largely unchanged over time. But if we take into account the extent to which shifting social, economic & political trends affect the mining sector, companies will have to look beyond traditional planning,” said Kalpana Jain, Sr Director, Deloitte India. The top 10 trends as identified by ‘Tracking the Trends 2012’ report are: The cost of doing business: With commodity prices surging to all-time highs, accelerated production has become the mantra for most mining companies and costs are going up across the board. Capital expenditures are reaching a new peak. In some regions, investments in water, transportation and energy are expected to account for 82% of project spend. Indian companies need to explore ways to curtail energy costs and try to balance short-term requirements with long-term strategy, weighing the long timescales needed for mine development, against possible sharp downturns in prices and demand. Commodity price chaos: There’s is no price stability without great transparency. Demand in China, India and Africa has witnessed a strong growth, showing little sign of relenting. But factors like decline in US domestic spending, a shaky European debt market, political instability and rising interest rates in Asia, have affected commodity prices. Currently, mining projects, both domestic & abroad, have become relatively viable due to improved commodity prices globally. However, given the global uncertainties, it is not easy to predict prices in near future. Hence, Indian companies need to adopt appropriate

hedging strategies and monitor cash needs closely. The battle to keep profits: Government taxes target the mining sector. The bid to increase national revenues now extends beyond the introduction of new tax legislation. To maximise returns and manage political uncertainty, companies need to engage in financial modelling and engage at a political level to help influence government policies. Restless stakeholders: To meet the demands of a broad stakeholder base, mining companies need to integrate risk-based corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies and develop and track their key performance indicators with same diligence they use to track production. Until CSR is considered a direct business risk, mining companies might struggle to minimise the probability and financial impact of these risks. Labour pains: Bridging the precarious talent gap. There are not enough people to power projected mining company growth. Companies need to adopt and apply strategies like workforce planning, introduction of industry-level cross-training and building a global culture in order to find willing employees. Capital project quandaries: Project risk rises as the supply/demand gap widens. As commodity prices fluctuate and the gap between supply and demand widens, the number of capital projects across the globe is mounting in the mining sector. Mining companies need to now focus on managing risks that could interfere with their ability to meet steady-production objectives. Non-traditional financing: New sources of funding require new levels

of knowledge. Despite cash liquidity, companies face difficulties in finding sufficient capital to fuel growth. The key to success in these efforts hinges on mining companies’ ability to build relationships to gain access in foreign markets, while gaining better insight into those regions. Though there are Indian players with cash reserves; they lack the expertise of operating mines in global regions. Hence, there is a need to collaborate with western companies who have expertise but lack cash. The big get bigger: Risk multiplies as companies diversify. Dwindling access to deposits, deteriorating grades, spiking global demand and lofty commodity prices have heightened mining companies’ appetite for geographic and economic risk. Yet few companies possess the internal skills to grow their capital project portfolios aggressively or to operate in unfamiliar regions. For global growth, Indian companies need to focus on the quality of assets and reserves. Volatility is the new stability: Plan for the unforeseeable. Although ‘black swan events’ are by definition rare, high impact and hard to predict, they are finding their way into corporate agendas. As Indian players expand globally, they need to consider mitigation plans for risk of events such as geopolitical movements to volatile weather patterns. Legislative Olympics: Countries compete to become the world’s toughest regulators. Nations are increasingly focussing on the mining sector, heightening the need for mining companies to review their regulatory compliance procedures. Source: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd (DTTL)

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LITHIUM BATTERY OFFERS THE HIGHEST ENERGY DENSITY Whether it’s energy supply or electromobility – batteries are a key component. Promising developments in this area include lithium cells, which offer the highest energy density. These batteries are not just used in electric cars, but are also in demand for the storage of wind and solar energy, for medical examinations or to propel deep-sea vehicles. he future belongs to electric vehicles experts are convinced. However, there are a few challenges to overcome before strongly projecting electric cars as a viable option for combustion engines. One such challenge is power supply: batteries have to be safe, reliable and reasonably priced. In order to overcome these challenges, Fraunhofer scientists have come up with lithium batteries having improved properties, which include: Quick charging and discharging In case of strong winds or bright sunshine, renewable energy sources often deliver more power than the consumers’ need – so a way has to be found to store surplus energy. While lithium-ion batteries can store lots of energy, they also take a long time to charge. Supercapacitors, on the other hand, can quickly store energy, but their energy density is low. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC in the Center for Applied Electrochemistry in Würzburg are now working on developing a battery that combines the benefits of lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors. Depending on the requirements involved, scientists intend to produce energy-storage media that they can set either to the high energy density of a battery or to the high output density of a supercapacitor. For example, lithium-ion batteries could be charged many times faster than conventional batteries. Long service life through optimal cooling Even a few degrees’ temperature variation can make a huge difference; this law also applies to lithium batteries. Adding 10ºC cuts the energy-storage medium‘s life in half. So, an ingenious cooling system is indispensable. For

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electric-car applications, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE in Freiburg have developed a well-cooled battery system. It consists of 12 flat lithium cells with a fluid-fed cooling plate on each side of each lithium cell. To get peak performance from the cooling plates, the researchers have simulated their form and tailored it to the geometry of the individual battery cells. Flexible and Swivelling Lithium cells are usually rigid and immobile. Yet there is a demand for pliable cells in some applications, medicine being one example. Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT in Itzehoe have

USPs Cooling elements account for less than 20% of the cells’ total weight, thereby making the battery wellsuited for lightweight construction in the automobile industry. developed the first flexible lithium battery, which can bend and twist. But how did researchers accomplish this? “We work with very thin electrodes,” Dr Reinhard Mörtel, Scientist, ISIT, reveals. In addition, the cathode, the separator and the anode all contain between 1% & 10% plastic as a bonding material. This material glues the individual particles to one another, thereby ensuring formation of the active layers. Researchers used laminable plastic to make the flexible cells. If the layers are warmed under slight contact pressure, they adhere very tightly to one another and will not separate even if the cell is twisted or bent. Pressure-resistant, even at 600 bar

For lithium batteries to supply electricity to underwater vehicles at great depths, they must be able to withstand enormous pressure. The researchers used two approaches to achieve pressure resistance: the cells they used are tension-resistant pouch cells. In pouch cells, the anode and cathode are wrapped inside a film from which all the air has been drawn out—not unlike vacuum-packed coffee. The second approach involved the separator: the separator separates the anode and the cathode from one another to prevent short-circuiting. Usually, these separators are made of a thin layer of fibreglass that mechanical forces can easily destroy: the result is a short-circuit that can wipe out the entire battery. Researchers have now developed a ceramic-reinforced separator that offers considerably more safety. Another benefit is that the separator is rollable and can easily be commercially processed. As a result, a battery could be produced that withstands pressures of up to 600 bar (600 times normal atmospheric pressure). These cells also offer a very high energy density. Improved safety for lithium cells Safety is an important criterion when it comes to batteries. With lithium batteries, the aim is to prevent shortcircuiting. Another safety benefit: the ceramic structures are flame-proof, making it more difficult to ignite the electrolytes. Around 80% of all incidences of damage can be prevented through the use of a new electrolyte being developed by researchers at ISC. This is particularly important for lithium batteries with very high energy densities. Source: Fraunhofer Research

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RESEARCHERS DEVELOP MATERIAL TO BUILD LIGHTWEIGHT TRAINS The less trains weigh, the more economical they are to run. A new material capable of withstanding even extreme stresses has now been developed. It is suitable for a variety of applications and it makes these components over 35% lighter than their steel and aluminum counterparts. n their efforts to render cars and trains more economical, manufacturers are trying to find lighter materials to replace those currently used. But there is a problem: Lighter materials usually are not as tough as steel or aluminum, so they cannot simply be used in place of these metals. Rather, it is a question of manufacturers deciding which components can really afford to have weight shaved off and how to integrate them into the overall systems.

USP The polyurethane-based sandwich material is extremely resilient. It not only shields the engine against flying stones, but, in the event of a fire, it also stops the flames from spreading. This material can reduce the component’s weight by over 35% and cut costs by 30%.

The creators Working jointly with Bombardier GmbH, KraussMaffei Kunststofftechnik GmbH, Bayer MaterialScience AG, DECS GmbH, the DLR’s Institute for Vehicle Concepts, the University of Stuttgart and the Karlsruhe Institute for Technology, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT in Pfinztal have now developed a polyurethane-based sandwich material that is extremely resilient. Jan Kuppinger, Scientist, ICT, says, “To demonstrate the material, we manufactured a component that is subject to significant stresses and which has to fulfill a number of requirements— the diesel engine housing for a train.” Housing and its functions This housing is located beneath the

passenger compartment, i.e., between the car and the tracks. Not only does it shield the engine against flying stones and protect the environment from any oil that might escape, but in the event of a fire, it also stops the flames from spreading, thus meeting the flame retardant and fire Although this diesel engine housing for trains is made of a safety standards for railway light polyurethane-based material, it is nonetheless capable vehicles. “By using this new of withstanding extreme stresses. material, we can reduce the fibre spraying was that it was impossible component’s weight by over 35% and to determine the precise thickness of cut costs by 30%,” Kuppinger adds. the polyurethane top layers. Researchers opted for a sandwich Solutions arrived at construction to ensure component However, researchers have found a stability: Glass fibre reinforced way to do this. They use computer polyurethane layers form the outer tomography to inspect the facings, while the core is made of manufactured layers and then apply paper honeycomb. Polyurethane is a a specially adapted evaluation routine bulk plastic combining two substances. to establish their exact thickness. This Since it can be adapted to fulfill information helps simulate the strength various requirements, it is referred to of the component as well as its ability as a ‘customisable material’. In foamed to withstand stresses. form, it is soft and can be used as a The scientists produced their diesel material for mattresses; in compact engine housing demonstrator as part of form, it is strong and hard. the PURtrain project, which is funded Challenge encountered by the German Federal Ministry of Researchers began by incorporating Education and Research (BMBF). The various additives into their demonstrator passed its first strength polyurethane, altering it in such a test – in which the scientists placed it way that it meets fire safety standards. in a test rig and then applied forces to Then, the partners optimised the it at various locations, measuring the standard manufacturing process and extent to which it deformed. fibre spraying by developing a mixing In the next stage, researchers want chamber, which allows even more to try the component in a proper field complex structures to be produced in test. If that too proves successful, it any required size. The diesel engine will then be possible to use the material housing they made is approximately to make roof segments, side flaps and 4.5 m long and more than 2 m wide. wind deflectors for the automobile and commercial vehicle industry, & to “For the first time, it proved possible ramp up the manufacturing process to to use this process to manufacture such a produce medium volumes of between large and complex component that also 250 and 30,000 units. satisfies the structural requirements,” states Kuppinger. Previously, one problem that was encountered with Source: Fraunhofer ICT

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DR GUNTHER KEGEL

We believe in Technology and Price leadership A ﬁrm believer in the power of automation, Dr Gunther Kegel, CEO, Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH, perceives automation to be a technology enabler. Dr Kegel says that the adoption rate and speed of introducing new technologies into the market is signiﬁcantly higher in India. During an exclusive interaction with Arindam Ghosh, Dr Kegel discusses the advancements that automation is set to bring into the manufacturing industry and charts out ambitious plans for the growing Indian market. Excerpts… GROWTH AND GRIP OF AUTOMATION In the 1970s, automation was considered a ‘job killer’. However, this perception changed in the 1980s, when automation became more of an enabling technology, which provided the serving industry additional boost. Further, the arrival of such technologies led to miniaturisation; a classic example of this is the first cell phone. Today, with the progress in automation, cell phones have become sleeker and smaller than a cigarette box. However, the tremendous growth of the industry had an adverse impact on the envirionment in terms of pollution, which was an added incentive for the further growth and usage of automation technologies. Automation also played a crucial role in issues pertaining to plant safety and plant utilisation. To make the plant reliable and available 24x7, or for an entire year, more automation-based sensors were implemented. This helped keep a check on unscheduled shutdown of the plant. Automation also has an array of solutions to achieve energy efficiency. In fact, we can save as much as 40% of electrical energy in manufacturing plants by replacing existing old motors with new frequency converterdriven speed drives imbibed in automation architecture.

INDIAN MARKET FOR AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS India is a very challenging & competitive market, but, at the same time, it is a very promising one. In India there is a huge scope for automation, which can take care of mechanical manufacturing, environmental pollution along with tackling safety concerns. So, whatever Europe and Germany could do in 50 years,

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India now has to do it in 10 years. This is an El Dorado for automation technologies. Therefore, we strongly believe that India will give us the biggest growth rate year-on-year in the entire world market for automation. In addition, Indians are excellently educated and so, we have a lot of well qualified automation engineers, who are eager to implement new automation technologies. It is a perfect set up to have a very successful business here.

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATION Introducing micro controllers in devices to make them intelligent was one of the most important technological transformations witnessed around the late 1980s-early 1990s. Today, we are still in a curve of adoption and so, people are in the phase of changing over from the analog interfacing to digital communication. A very important feature of Indian customers is that they perceive new technology as something crucial; whereas, in other parts of the world, new technology is perceived as a threat. For instance, in Germany, we are apprehensive about new technologies and the negative impacts they have. India, on the other hand, has a positive attitude towards adopting new technologies. In fact, the adoption rate and speed of introducing new technologies into the market is significantly higher in Indian market.

FACTORS ENABLING DEVELOPMENT OF AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS We have two major ways to take the development of automation solutions forward. Firstly, we strive to be the technology leader and secondly, it is our goal to not only offer the best quality standards, but also provide the best technical options to the market. Through these improvements and innovations, we aim to provide uniqueness & value to our customers. Quality has to be value for money. We also try to maintain price

leadership. So, our investments are characterised by high-efficiency manufacturing; low-cost raw material; faster execution; higher reliability of manufacturing processes and setting up of manufacturing plants at very competitive parts of the world. All these factors help us maintain technology and price leadership in the market.

IMPORTANCE OF R&D R&D is the most challenging and most important facet of any automation company. We believe that R&D and quick time to market new ideas are the most crucial and competitive aspects of the company.

DEMAND TRENDS When it comes to technology, India is the only market I know of, which is keen to use and strongly imbibe the latest & best technology available in the market, but demand the lowest price for it. This contradiction is forcing companies like us to be front-runners in technology along with ensuring that our pricing is competitive. We believe that focussing on technology leadership and price leadership at the same time, can help us meet these demands of Indian customers.

SPECIFIC DEMANDS: PROCESS AND FACTORY AUTOMATION I would say that historically, process automation has always had a much higher demand in India. The country has explored oil; it has explored gas before it really started to invest into light industry, machine building & car manufacturing, etc. This scenario has changed over the last 10 years. Meanwhile, process automation is more demanding from the view point of price, but the growth rates may not be at the same level as it is in the case of factory automation. Moreover, various industries like machine building and renewable energy have become very active, which are actually generating splendid business opportunities for us. In the process

UP CLOSE & PERSONAL What motivates you I like to work with people, share my thoughts and view points on the questions like how to improve products; how to do better service for our customers and how to meet their expectations. That’s an outstanding motivation in itself. Your passion I am passionate about meeting my customers’ and my employees’ expectations. Customers are the most important, but my employees are also technically important. Message to young professionals Have patience. You have to learn in-depth to perform, before you actually get credited for it. There are excellently educated youngsters coming in from various universities, but honestly, they have no idea about how businesses really work. They have to learn to fly first before trying to jump out of the nest. Challenging the extremities Once you have climbed one mountain, you can go in for the next one. Similarly, after you have executed the first challenge, you will automatically create the next challenge and execute it. It’s like when you go mountain climbing, it is never the goal to finally climb the mountain and then stop, it is climbing a mountain to see the next mountain, that you want to climb.

automation arena, we still have a solid but historical customer base, but in the factory automation space, we have new customers almost everyday.

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MAJOR CHALLENGE FACED IN INDIA

If India has to move forward, there is no other alternative apart from implementing automation. People in the manufacturing industry are increasingly adopting automation technologies at enormous speed. I believe that those who do not implement automation systems will no longer be considered competitive in the market.

One of the major challenges is definitely getting the right people on board and retaining them in the company for a long time. In India, we have a certain fluctuation ratio, which is higher than other countries. We would like to invite everybody to stay with the company for at least 10-15 years. In India, while on one hand we have to keep the talented people, on the other, the company may not be able to meet their expectations and needs. So, from time to time they make a move. This is a little different from other parts of the world, where the structure is more saturated. For instance, in Germany, the fluctuation ratio is 0.2%, which makes the attrition levels low. There is a need to ensure that your employees stay for long in your company rather than those of your competitors.

MEETING CUSTOMERS’ DEMANDS If you understand your customers’ expectations, then half of your goal is achieved. However, this is not an easy task, especially since our customers are majorly not automation specialists, but have expectations from their machine performance. So, the major challenge for us is to match customers’ expectations with the required specification through our specific automation systems. This is the secret to succeed in the automation industry.

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way to grow our business substantially. We have reached out to them in various regions including China and India, and provided them solutions according to their necessities and requirements. So, if you ask me who is responsible for the success of our company, I would say, it is definitely our customers.

INVESTMENT AND EXPANSION PLANS We have been investing 10% of our revenues into R&D annually. We are also investing heavily into infrastructure. In India, we have already inaugurated our new office infrastructure in Delhi and have established our new process automation headquarter in Bengaluru. We see ourselves growing substantially over the coming years. We are hopeful of more than doubling our business revenues in India in the next five years.

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Opinions & More ‘Safety Should Be Made Part Of An Organisation’s Culture’ Vipul Shah, President, CEO & Chairman, Dow Chemical International Pvt Ltd..........................................52 SAFETY & SECURITY: Safety Comes First ......................................................................................54 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY & SECURITY: Innovative Technologies Popularise Safety Gears .................58 SAFETY & AUTOMATION: Achieving Zero-incident Workplace Through Automation ................60 SAFETY INCENTIVE MECHANISM: Securing Workplaces ............................................................64 SAFETY & SECURITY MARKET OVERVIEW: Capitalising On The Burgeoning Growth ................66 SECURITY IN DATA TRAFFIC: Building A Secure Firewall .............................................................70

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OUR TAKE ON WORLD-CLASS CHIEF EXECUTIVE SAFETY LEADERSHIP

Safety leadership is more than just a programme or an initiative. It is a mindset. At Dow, it is a way of life and all employees—from top executives to the newest hires—are expected to have an untiring obligation to safety excellence. It is an essential part of achieving our daily tasks and activities—on & off the job. Dow’s ‘Drive to Zero’ safety initiative demonstrates its relentless pursuit to reach ‘zero’—zero injuries, zero incidents and zero excuses. Our constant emphasis is on, ‘safety first, pounds second’. Our safety leadership description has evolved and extended over the past few years. Our 2015 sustainability goals are representative of our intent to not only continue to improve our environmental, health and safety performance, but also to pace up with even more far-reaching, more unified & more innovative goals. This implies continuing to deepen the way we work with suppliers, joint venture partners, customers, governments and communities to understand & respond to shared challenges.

ESTABLISHING A SAFETY CULTURE IN THE ORGANISATION Well, there are various factors that one has to consider while establishing a safety culture in the organisation. Some of them include: Make safety integral to the company’s vision/values Define and advocate the strategic direction for the safety function Establish company safety policies, objectives, goals and requirements Lead, measure and assess progress towards attaining the functional strategic objectives Communicate safety risks associated with business, if any Establish and confirm adherence to all compliances and go beyond.

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Organisation’s Culture

Dow is globally known for its stringent safety norms and this has been the case & the practice at its Indian subsidiary as well. Living by the ultimate vision of ‘Drive to Zero’ safety initiatives, Vipul Shah, Shah, President, CEO & Chairman, Dow Chemical International Pvt Ltd, has been successful in imbibing the safety culture among each of its employees; and the results are for everyone to see. During a brief interaction with Prerna Sharma, Sharma, he discusses his goals and elaborates on employee involvement to take safety initiatives ahead. Excerpts…

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DOS & DON’TS FOR ENSURING SAFETY AT WORKPLACE… While establishing a safety culture in an organisation, one needs to ensure that it is woven into the core of the organisation and not added on as an afterthought. The safety measures must be ‘all inclusive’—employees, customers, government, products, operations, etc., and should have a goal, be sustainable and should evoke employee involvement. Only then will it be a successful and a well-rounded programme.

SAFETY MEASURES IMPLEMENTED AT YOUR ORGANISATION… Our offices and sites across the world strictly adhere to the Dow global safety standards. We also ensure that our operations, workplace and products are free from posing any significant risk to the health and safety of our employees, visitors, contractors, customers, carriers, distributors, neighbours, the general public and the environment. We have a very robust global

environment, health & safety/ sustainability (E&HS) function, which is accountable for providing an effective and efficient safety system. We meet or exceed all applicable laws & company standards, and are committed to continual improvement of our standards. We encourage and involve our employees in the evaluation and continuous improvement of plant, environment, health, safety and medical systems. We strive to eliminate or reduce emissions, discharges and wastes from every stage of our operations and are committed to pollution prevention and continual improvement of our environmental performance. We are responsive to our employees, customers, neighbours and the government. We proactively share information concerning potential hazards resulting from our operations or our products. We have policies in place to implement these principles. All managers are responsible for implementing these policies and

procedures.

EDUCATING EMPLOYEES ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY As I mentioned earlier on, safety should be made part of an organisation’s culture and not looked at as a separate add on component. Our leadership plays a key role in ensuring that our commitment to safety is visible and that we remain vigilant. For example, when our leaders discuss their business’ quarterly performance with employees, EHS performance is discussed with the same priority as financial results.

YOUR ADVICE TO NEW GENX CEOs Lead from the top. Leadership plays a key role in cultural change. Also, ensure that safety involves everyone. Make safety a core value rather than an initiative, infuse it into your corporate strategy, integrate it across your company and continually measure progress. prerna.sharma@infomedia18.in

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ack then: During the 80s and 90s, India was at the receiving end of industrial hazards. The rather ‘infamous’ Bhopal gas tragedy is still considered to be one of the worst industrial disasters in human history. Subsequently, there occurred the oleum gas leak at Shriram Industries in Delhi. A look at the times that followed made it clear that these ‘lessons’ taught us nothing as unsafe manufacturing facilities were still operational and major & minor mishaps continued to be a part of the industrial scenario. Incidents such as the gas leak in Mumbai and Durgapur, West Bengal, are proof of such negligence. Switch to the present: In due course of time, the manufacturing sector has become more cautious as it realises the importance of maintaining a safe & secure shop floor. But what could have prompted this change? Well, this change could be attributed to the change in the mindset...a change that could be substantiated from the fact that the industry, which never considered its workers to be an asset, is religiously implementing policies to safeguard their interests. Right from

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making sure that employees have access to helmets and other basic safety gears, major players such as Tata, Godrej, Siemens, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and General Motors (GM), among others, have laid out stringent safety measures to be followed at the manufacturing facility. Safety of employees has now become a core agenda for companies.

MAJOR PLAYERS KEEP IT SAFE In almost every facility, companies are working towards offering their employees the most conducive working environment. One such company is Godrej, which has adopted certain measures to ensure the safety and security of not only their employees, but also their employees. Elaborating on the same, Hussain Shariyarr, Sr VP – Operations, Godrej Appliances, says, “We organise training programmes for employees at our Shirwal facility before they head to the shop floor. We also have a toolbox meeting wherein the employees interact with the department head for about 10 minutes at the start or end of a shift. Also, every week, we select a topic, like say, safety or environment, and talk about various initiatives, which have been taken or which should be taken and

how we could go about it.” Shariyarr also points out that safety has been a major concern for the company and the management will continue to follow the same. According to VN Desai, VP & Head – Modular Fabrication Facility (MFF), L&T, Hazira, “If a company wants to emerge at the international platform, it needs to follow global benchmarks. Keeping this in mind, we have demarcated three safety levels— people, process and equipment. To educate employees and bring the safety principle into practice, we have taken the services of DuPont. An expert team from DuPont was engaged for a period of almost one year, i.e., from March 2011–February 2012, to implement safety mechanisms in the division.” Offering an in-depth perspective on the same, he adds, “To begin with, we conducted a three-day programme for the top management to spread awareness about safety-related mechanisms. This was followed by training the unit’s senior members. After that, the team identified nine critical risk areas, for each of which, safety standards were formulated. And the standards & procedures were developed by an internal team under the guidance of DuPont consultants.”

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Although safety and security measures have made their way through the sector, industry giant, Siemens, believes that it has an entrepreneurial obligation to protect its employees, fixed & financial assets, know-how and other tangible & intangible assets over the long term (company security). They have a separate Corporate Security Department, which is responsible for meeting the above mission of the management. The company is actively spreading awareness through regular trainings, which are mandatory for all. Additionally, the company has a CCTV system in place to keep a check on every moment. Besides this, a crisis team and a mock drill is conducted at least once a year.

PUBLIC SECTOR FOLLOWS SUIT Many would think that all these measures are only implemented by MNCs and private players. However, many public sector companies are also working towards creating a sound facility for their employees. One of them is Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL). The PSU has been routinely implementing measures to ensure that their organisation is a safe and healthy place to work. The steel major has a separate corporate unit, SAIL Safety Organisation (SSO), to cater to the same. This unit was set up in 1988 at Ranchi to create a safety culture, monitor safety activities of plants/units, evolve safety systems in operation & construction and keep abreast of the latest developments in the domain. The organisation monitors and guides the safety, fire and occupational health activities undertaken at different plants/units/mines/stockyards. To accomplish these functions, SSO formulates and prepares appropriate safety policies, procedures, systems, action plans & guidelines. Later, it follows up their implementation, thereby helping in creating an accidentfree work environment. SAIL is not the only PSU, which is working towards ensuring safety.

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Another major public entity, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) too does not believe in having complacency when it comes to adopting and practicing safe operating practices. The ‘Navratna’ company has regular safety classes and tests for its employees to ensure smooth & accident-free functioning.

SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO SAFETY While almost every company is doing its best to implement the finest safety practices at shop floors, here are some crucial steps that can help check safety and security in order to avoid any major mishaps. These are based on the research we carried out by visiting some of the best facilities across various sectors, including power, engineering, automobile and consumer durables, among others. The steps include: Meetings: Organising weekly/monthly safety meetings to educate employees about the proper procedures to be followed at a manufacturing plant can be very helpful. Going further, each session can be dedicated to a particular topic. Also, first aid classes can help in spreading awareness about the steps that need to be taken in case of an accident or injury. Global majors, such as Eaton, strongly emphasise on organising regular meetings of employees and their respective supervisors to get the latest updates on the practices being followed or on whether there was any mishap. Organised shop floor: Keeping the work area clean and organised helps. A clutter-free work area will not only provide more space to work in, but will also help to reduce the number of accidents in the manufacturing facility. Various manufacturing units have a proper layout planned to not only sure seamless functioning, but also to keep the facility safe. Material handling companies, such as Voltas, Godrej, have a well laid out shop floor that clearly demarcates each & every job shop. Safety compliance officer: A safety manager/personnel, to constantly keep an eye on safety rules & regulations

being followed, helps to a great extent. The dedicated safety manager can interact with the employees, thereby making them understand the importance of following the safety measures. Industry giants, such as L&T and Tata, have got the best of security professionals to enhance safety levels in their organisations. Motivating employees by giving rewards: Nothing can be more motivating than a reward. Companies—whether big or small—can reward employees who take all the safety measures on the shop floor and follow the rules. This will not only motivate them to continue the same, but will also inspire other employees to follow suit. Companies, such as Klüber Lubrication India, have strong reward points in place for employees, who meet their safety targets.

SUPPORT FROM EMPLOYEES, A MUST While the industry is taking every possible step to provide employees safe working conditions, employees, on their part, should also change their attitude and be aware & alert while working. “After proper training and induction, many employees do not take their own safety seriously. They do not wear helmets or other safety gears provided to them, which might lead to accidents. This sort of carelessness never helps. So, we always urge the employees to cooperate with the organisation to create a safe and secure workplace for everyone,” says a security official of an automobile company. Having said that, companies are undoubtedly doing their best to educate and create awareness among employees on various safety aspects. However, an integrated approach is what would actually help. As is rightly said: “A stitch in time saves nine”, it is now time for employees to stop and think about what is ultimately important and why safe workplaces are needed. This will definitely help the company to provide a much better and safer industrial culture.

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For any industry, employees are the most valuable assets and their safety & well-being is of paramount importance. Here, safety and security gears come into the picture. These not only provide protection from volatile and hazardous chemicals, but also keep employees safe from hostile temperatures at their workplace. Moreover, the latest technologies have helped in making these gears user-friendly. SUMEDHA MAHOREY

he industrial safety and security market in India has dramatically changed in the last decade or so. Although the concept of industrial safety was there since long, it is only in the last few years that the industry has implemented it religiously. However, there is a long road to travel before it becomes a statutory compulsion. Vinod Bamaniya, General Manager, Joseph Leslie & Co LLP says, “We are virtually at the inception stage of accepting personal protection (PP) in the industry. There are many sectors, which are still far away from using the right PPs for the right jobs. This includes sectors such as industrial construction. But as the economy grows and become more globalised, this trend would also change and will lead to the growth in the industrial safety business.” Safety gears are always expected to be robust and ready to combat tough environments. Earlier these gears were not very comfortable and stylish. However, a drastic change has taken place over the last few years. Bamaniya asserts, “The conventional eye wear are heavy

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and old fashioned and so, the vision was also hampered. With a large portion of the manufacturing workforce coming under the 25-35 age group, there is a crying demand for better, attractive looking and comfortable products. Thus, many companies have focussed their product development strategy based on this concept. One company that I would like to highlight is UX, which has played a very significant role in changing the way eye protection is dealt with.” Companies have also come up with protective fabric that is smooth, trendy and looks vibrant with brilliant colours. Same is the case with safety boots, which are now available in different sizes and colours in trendy patterns. It could be said that safety gears, now a days, are no longer just for personal protection but also provide the much needed comfort with style.

LATEST PRODUCTS AND INNOVATIONS The latest technologies have supported the companies in launching hi-tech products in the market. Commenting on the technology development in safety gears, Bamaniya says, “Market dynamics have changed over the years in such a way that today, a buyer can approach one single organisation to source all the PPs required. Companies such as 3M have been hugely contributing in terms of new-age respiratory protection. They have introduced some of the latest technologies when it comes to disposable dust mask, in which antistatic fabric has now been used

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over the conventional PP disposable material.” The latest developments in the safety sensor technology include those developed by Dräger and Honeywell. Bamaniya elaborates, “These companies have come up with excellent sensor technologies, which can be used for longer durations at reasonable price. Also, the conventional fabric used to only offer protection level up to five washing cycles to the end user. However, the technologically advanced garments are designed and manufactured so as to offer protection up to 50 washing cycles. New innovations have also been done in terms of fabric coating to improve the protection level of the material used in personal protection gear.” Some of the other safety equipments in the innovative category include New-Tech™ ADC Plus autodarkening reactive welding helmets. These helmets are lightweight and well balanced, and offer a wide viewing area, giving the welder a feeling of increased space awareness. The head gear can be set to fit each individual user for maximum comfort. The helmet shell is designed to provide maximum protection for the face, neck and ears, while providing a large area in front of the mouth to ensure a good flow of air and low levels of carbon dioxide. Powered by solar cells, New-Tech ADC Plus helmets feature ‘Angular Dependence Compensation’ (ADC) technology that ensures a solid shade level covers the full width and height of the LCD screen, even when viewing the lens at an angle. A range of stylish safety glasses (used for drilling, chipping and metalworking) are also available in the market. These glasses are stylish, soft, and have a lightweight wraparound, including a neck cord. They are extremely flexible & durable and are available in multiple different lens configurations providing protection against dangerous UV radiation. Another innovative safety equipment is the 3M™ Sound Examiner SE-

400 Series Sound Level Meter, which works aptly for places that have highly variable noise levels. The easy-touse SE-400 series sound level meters help measures average (LEQ/LAVG), maximum, minimum, and peak sound pressure levels. In the fire safety gear category, Lion Apparel has introduced ProtexMaX, a product that combines new technologies in fabric to achieve extremely high mechanical & thermal properties and a waterproof, breathable, moisture barrier. The garment also uses a new lining system, which is based on wicking technology to remove moisture and heat from the body. This gear also provides much greater range of arm movement without the jacket riding up. Recently, Fhoss Technology has also come up with a new illuminated clothing system that helps equipment operators to locate other workers even in poorly lit conditions. The company has combined the traditional reflective tape with an electroluminescent core that sits behind the semi-transparent tape and actively emits light. In the gas protection category, petroleum companies were always on the lookout for equipment that could help detect gas leakages. Maclean Pagar, Senior Manager – Gas Detection System, Joseph Leslie Dräger, says, “In the gas protection equipment, technologies like infrared for the detection of hydrocarbon gases found in refineries & petrochemicals industry; and catalytic sensors for detection of hydrogen gas & hydrocarbon have come up. We have also indigenised certain products considering the need for low cost products from the government.”

SECURITY ISSUES SIMPLIFIED While these developments have come up on the safety front, many new technologies have simplified security issues as well. Sreenivas, Project Coordinator, Security Vision, articulates, “As far as technological

advancement in security is concerned, the whole process is migrating towards IP-related activity. In the Indian market, both conventional as well as IP based CCTV systems have are in equal demand. Also, access level authentications have come up majorly in manufacturing units and critical installations like BARC.” He further adds, “At present, MNCs are foraying into the Indian market with many branches. The employee movement within these facilities are controlled by access control. This is significant for the management to have a grip on everyone’s movement within their offices as well as the manufacturing units.” Discussing about other security related technologies, Sreenivas says, “New technologies like thermal imaging camera that can look into complete darkness have come into the market to counter serious security threats. Certain biometric based technologies, which uses biological traits to identify the person, have also come up.” With so many developments and innovations present to ensure safety & security, the consideration for human comfort cannot be left out. The next upgrade to these technologies is expected in the form of wireless technology, which will revamp the way safety equipment and security devices are used today. Bamaniya avers, “Home grown companies like us have been trying to develop our own technology that can cater to the Indian industry. This can be sustained, both in terms of price and application-wise. We have also built manufacturing facilities for disposable dust masks since in the next 10 years, industrial safety business in India will show an upward movement in tune with the industrial developments. With this, we will see many new age technologies coming into the Indian market that will find suitability as well as economies of scale.” sumedha.mahorey@infomedia18.in

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Manufacturers around the globe are proving that protecting workers on the plant floor can also help improve efficiency, productivity, and business performance, ultimately helping create differentiation in the marketplace. Their top-down management commitment includes adopting global safety standards, implementing safety automation technologies, innovative design approaches, and other initiatives to deliver significant business and economic value. Here, we have discussed some of the widely used automated technologies and what led to their use on the shop floor… NISHI RATH

ver recent decades, the industry has majorly overhauled its productivity and the advent of automation technology. The use of modern standard solutions allows automation systems to be efficiently connected and their data used for comprehensive analysis purposes. However, the improvements gained in terms of accessibility, efficiency and productivity must be accompanied by a high-level of protection. In the last few years, number of accidents in the industrial space has raised public and regulatory concerns. Various accidents occur mainly during maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing and, when the machine startsup unexpectedly. These conditions of man-machine interface need better understanding and development of methods, and tools to control them.

REASONS FOR AUTOMATION ADOPTION New global standards, technological innovations and well-defined risk-management tactics in automation have helped minimise the safety issues. When deployed properly with a holistic approach, safety automation systems

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can provide a safer workplace, boost productivity and reduce environmental impact. As safety automation systems are being integrated with the standard plant-automation system, end users and machine builders can reap the rewards of having a single platform that meets safety standards and efficiently operates the plant. This approach will, in fact help in minimising the hazards based on detailed risk assessments, in the early stages of projects. In addition, it allows the designing capabilities for improved diagnostics, maintenance procedures, and quick recovery processes.

MINIMISING IMPACT OF INCIDENTS It would be correct to say that automation technology has come at the right time since manufacturers are keen to reduce the time taken to complete a task while still managing safety and security issues. During the last decade, Abnormal Situation Management Consortium and its member companies have invested ample time to develop guidelines, principles, and best practices in designing alarms, displays, and general operating systems. All these activities have been aimed at reducing the frequency and impact of accidents.

“The ASM Consortium recently conducted a study at a chemical plant and reported around 35% improvement in recognising process deviations before an alarm; 25% increase in likelihood of successful intervention and 35-48% improvement in operator response time to deviations,” says Pankaj Deshmukh, Business Development Manager – Advanced Solutions, Honeywell Process Solutions India. He further adds that using a training simulation, operators who worked on a system built as per the ASM guidelines were compared against those, who used an earlier vintage control system. Operators were subjected to similar scenarios, using a classic ‘design of experiments’. The final results indicated better recognition of abnormal situations and/or events while using the ASM-styled system. Deshmukh quotes an example, “Some time back, a refinery asked for a solution to protect and comply with a variety of strict safety standards and improve safety performance of its new heater system in the refinery crude unit. The choice was clear given that the Safety Manager meets strict burner management compliance standards

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of the National Fire and Prevention Association (NFPA) for fire prevention and public safety.” The safety PLCs, complying with latest safety standards including IEC 61508, ISA S84.01, DIN V 19250, UL, FM, ATEX for emergency shutdown, provide essential component of the protection strategy. Together with control systems and the layers of protection that are inherent in terms of alarming, boundary management and procedural operations safety systems provide the basis for critical control and process safety.

THE POPULAR TECHNOLOGIES Among various automated machines and technologies that are being used by the industry, the one that has gained momentum is the machine, which tracks an employee in case of an accident. If an unfortunate incident takes place, the immediate need is to locate where all the workers are placed. Here, the wireless personnel location awareness system plays a significant role as it is being designed to improve the workers’ safety. Many MNCs are seriously contemplating installing this system at the shop floors. Also known as real-time location systems (RTLS), this system typically relies upon active radio frequency identification (RFID) tag transponders worn by workers, contractors and visitors. The locations of these people can then be determined in real time, thanks to the RF sensors mounted within a plant or industrial complex that receive signals from the tags. The associated software calculates the locations and converts the data for mapping, report generation and other functions. It should be noted here that the tags and sensors must be certified intrinsically safe while using in hazardous, explosive environments. Many companies are also opting for the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite technology for outdoor applications, covering large areas beyond pre-assigned zones.

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ACHIEVING PROCESS SAFETY Automation is also being used frequently to attain the process safety. As of now, the industry boasts of many safety solutions though they are point solutions—filling a void in one layer or solving only one problem. As a result many new technologies have been introduced, which work as a complete package. Around the world, virtually every site has defined and established these limits as a result of OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) recommendations. However, most of them have done this in a standalone basis; capturing and documenting the information in word documents, excel spreadsheets or other databases. As a result, they are not able to operate within the design envelope regularly. “Automation solutions can help by hosting these limits in real time and on-line systems and by ensuring that alarm system in the control panel is co-ordinated with these limits. And automation solutions can provide systems to continuously monitor the process for deviations from these established limits,” says Deshmukh. It will also provide the operator, a real-time view for supporting documentation, as and when necessary. The appropriate application will also notify the operator when a deviation occurs, enable operator comments on deviations and report deviations to be collected, and reported to management. This system will help in continuous improvement and specific problem solving. The ARC studies have indicated that incidents and losses in the process industries are often not from the assets that we tend to focus automation efforts on. “Similarly, automation efforts are often focussed in the control room leaving the outside operator or field operator without the benefits of this technology. This scenario is changing with the introduction of mobile computing technologies. ARC reports that in Process Field

Operations safety and avoiding human errors ranked as one of the most important factors in justifying the use of mobile computing technologies,” Deshmukh says. By automating inspection processes, schedules and enforcement of business rules in a single system, management will have assurance that regulatory compliances are being completed. And the exchange of information means that informed decision making is taking place. A process safety strategy will need to include the aggregation and consolidation of task management, standard operating procedures, operator rounds, equipment & electrical inspections, safety inspections, and standardised work processes, implemented in a common mobile workforce. This must be able to provide the necessary personnel with warnings and/or notifications, if the facility is in danger of missing any regulatory compliance—by facility, asset or resource.

AUTOMATION: WORKING ITS WAY TO INDIAN SHOP FLOORS Industry sources assert that almost every facility in India has some or the other kind of automated machines/ technology today, still it’s a long way before automation solutions feature regularly at the Indian facilities. What is actually required in India is automation, coupled with good training techniques, effective integration of machine safeguarding and controls that not only reduces the risk to the operators, but also enhances their awareness of danger zones. It must also provide a safe and productive operating environment. With the growing competition, India would see a lot many automated facilities in future. To be at par with the global counterparts, many companies are already adopting hi-tech automation solutions in their facilities with an aim to get speedy & accurate work and better safety of the employees. nisi.rath@infomedia18.in

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Surveys reveal that one among six workers in the country is injured at the workplace. This is because of the lack of proper awareness, personal safety equipment and lack of incentives based on safety and security measures. Implementing incentive-based safety and security measures at a workplace are crucial as they prevent incidents of injury while enhancing productivity. SUPRITA ANUPAM

afety and health of workers have a positive impact on the productivity and overall economic & social development. Hence, for a company, high safety and health standards at work are as important as a good business. Garry Richards, in his book, ‘Safety vs. Challenge’, explains, “Safety is understanding; it is an attitude of mind – it is not necessarily simply following of rules or directions.” It is something, which ensures that you work without fear, thereby increasing the overall productivity of the industry. The idea later enabled the inclusion of incentive methodologies as part of business strategies to ensure safety and security of employees. The industry has safety and security mechanisms in place; and, it is getting simpler, but

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costlier, with technology advancements. Companies follow safety and security norms made by the Government of India, but ongoing accidents at the workplace raise questions about whether the government’s safety norms are effective enough.

INCENTIVES, SAFETY & SECURITY Should an employee be paid an incentive for working safely? How does the incentive mechanism work for employees’ safety and security? Incentives are broadly categorised into cost, performance or technical, and schedule & delivery. Performance or technical incentive measures include quality and safety. The following are three methods of incentives, which are popular among industries: Reactive: As the name suggests,

reactive responds to those events, which have already occured. Proactive: The proactive method actively tries to identify safety risks by analysing an organisation’s activities. Predictive: This method captures system performance as it happens in real-time normal operations to identify potential future problems. Discussing the added benefits of the incentive mechanism, Ravindra Kishore Sinha, Executive Chairman, International Institute of Security and Safety Management & Chairman & MD, Security and Intelligence Services India Ltd, asserts, “By giving incentives, the company is not wasting or investing money; rather, it is saving money. Who can forget the Bhopal gas tragedy? It happened because the

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management team did not allow the shutting down of the factory for 24 hours for maintenance, which was undone for a few weeks.” Different sectors need different levels of security and safety standards. For instance, a chemical factory, which produces toxic compounds; lead factory and tubelight factory are among those which seek high levels of attention. However, irrespective of all the efforts made by a company, safety and security of an employee ultimately depends on the employee’s levels of consciousness. The incentive mechanism thus works towards enhancing the self-consciousness of employees towards safety, health and security.

CONVINCING OR CHIASMIC FACTORS? In such a scenario, how should the industry establish norms and modes of incentives? For big companies, it is easy to form an executive team to look into all these matters. However, for SMEs, most of which are having irreversible methodology in profit making, a little addition to their cost may lead to losses. According to Sinha, “By doing so, Indian SMEs are spending pounds to save pennies.” Factors, which must be included while determining performance or technical incentives include: Job based: Different jobs need different levels of attention. So, when setting an incentive for a particular job, one needs to measure the danger level in a workplace, according to which a standard scale can be defined. Counting injuries: Incentives can be given based on performances like getting a result for a certain number of days without any injury. Team based or individual oriented: Incentives to be given in this regard should be on a team-based or individual-based performance. Giving individual-based incentives will bring negative competency within the team, which may cause more damage. Framing timeline: The management should set a realistic time frame for

receiving incentives. Because of these chiasmic factors, an official from Mahindra and Mahindra points out, “We do not give safety and securitybased incentives. For that, we have a safety & security cell headed by our Chairman. The cell trains and educates people in this regard. If any person gets injured at the workplace, we make a film on the incident showing what the causes were behind the accident.”

NATURE OF INCENTIVES Incentives can be in various forms. It could be in the form of cash (the idea of consolation prize can also be explored). In Europe, few companies promote ‘alcohol-packed’ parties as incentives. The nature of incentives are representative of the creative management of the company. For instance, many companies distribute

amendments were made in 1987 (Act 20 of 1987) under the Factories Amendment Act, 1987. The Mines Act, 1952, Dock Workers (Safety, Health & Welfare) Act, 1986 were the few other Acts, which were passed in this context. ISO OHSAS 18001 covers Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) standards. Companies that build and maintain an OHS programme in compliance with this voluntary standard will have an easier onus to successfully prove due diligence in defence, if they were indicted under the Factory Act. This requirement to comply is also reinforced by various other incentives, which include improvement of the mitigation and management of the health and safety risk to workers, showing good corporate governance, reduction of operational risk, mitigation of legal and criminal

By giving incentives, the company is not wasting or investing money; rather, it is saving money. Who can forget the Bhopal gas tragedy? It happened because the management team did not allow the shutting down of the factory for 24 hours for maintenance, which was undone for a few weeks. Ravindra Kishore Sinha, Executive Chairman, International Institute of Security and Safety Management & Chairman & MD, Security and Intelligence Services India Ltd

T-shirts with their company logo, as surprise incentives. Apple has its own way. When the MAC team created their much-awaited MAC computers by working 12–18 hours daily, Steve Jobs felt that there must a specific surprise incentive for the team. He told all the members of the team to put their signatures on the motherboard of the computer. Although these signatures are not visible, it made them proud. Reminiscing the incident, Jay Elliott, Former VP, Apple, wrote, “Whenever I see people using MAC, I feel proud that my name is written inside the computer.”

GOVERNMENT & OTHER INITIATIVES Employees’ safety has been covered in ‘The Factory Act, 1948’. More or less, the same Act is regarded as the essential norm in industries. Further

liability risk and so on. Sinha says, “As far as the question of government’s commitment is concerned, it has achieved a landmark by passing Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act 2005 (PSARA 2005)”.

INDIA IS SHINING Even though India is still at a nascent stage in comparison to the US and the UK securities, Sinha believes that “India is shining”. He adds that compared to those countries whose development rate in the field of safety and security are 2–5%; India’s development rate (which is around 25%) is quite promising. Companies are keen to elevate their standards as per the global standards in order to maintain sustainability and growth. suprita.anupam@infomedia18.in

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ccording to the International Labour Organization (ILO), an estimated 1.2 million workers lose their lives annually across the world in workrelated accidents and diseases. Each year, there are around 250 million occupational accidents and 160 million work-related diseases—the economic loss arising from which is estimated at a whopping 4% of the world GNP. Consequently, it has been recognised globally that implementing effective safety and health practices in organisations have positive impacts on the company’s productivity. This, in turn,

uplifts that particular company economically and socially. It not only averts economic costs incurred during a mishap at the workplace, but also enhances workers’ productivity levels. Commenting on the importance of safety, Prateek Verma, Sales Director, Vantage Integrated Security Solutions, says, “Developing a strong culture of safety and a healthy work environment have become integral aspects of the work culture. This trend has been witnessed for over a decade now. The government, as well as the private sector, are taking proactive steps to ensure safety and are working towards creating a healthy work environment by installing a suitable security system

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government and the industry are strongly focussed on the implementation of safety and security systems, companies are developing products, which are not only superior quality wise, but also have strong safety values. On this note, Verma informs, “Most of our products are CE & FCC certified. We follow strict quality compliances to ensure that the quality of our products is not compromised on in any way.” Some of the other important norms followed in the manufacturing of Over the last ﬁve years, the safety and various security systems include security systems market has been implementation of quality motion growing at over 35% annually. This sensors. This is one of the core market is predicted to grow rapidly till components of the security alarm 2020. Given the enormous potential and safety system. The passive India offers for such critical solutions, infrared (PIR) motion sensors are companies today are making all possible widely deployed in security systems efforts to keep up with customers’ that require motion detection. expectations by adhering to stringent Higher the quality of sensors, the quality & safety norms. Here’s a glimpse more efficiently would it be able into the lucrative business of safety & to detect any movement and usage security systems, which is bound to grow of standardised microprocessors for metal detector solutions. in the years to come... Some of the other specific protection systems, such as guard patrol with access control and CCTV systems, are made using the moulded surveillance within their units.” rubber shell and are designed with a metal body, which helps in securing the data stored and protecting it from KEY CONSIDERATIONS IN DEVELOPING any damage. Wireless smoke detection SAFETY SYSTEMS systems consist of a central monitoring Recently speaking at a conference on console and a series of remote sensing ‘Safety,’ Union Minister for Labour smoke detectors. The smoke detectors and Employment Mallikarjun Kharge use state-of-the-art remote sensing said, “Manufacturers need to initiate technology, which detects smoke and continual improvement programmes raises a clearly audible fire alarm. aimed at achieving zero accidents in Also, many companies make it their organisations and thus improve mandatory for workers to wear specific their productivity.” protective clothing when working Given the fact that both the

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in factories. They include specially designed suits that offer protection from fire and extreme heat in the factory, especially for those who work in metal industries.

GROWING MARKET FOR CCTVs According to industry body, ASSOCHAM, the video surveillance and closed circuit television (CCTV) camera market in India is likely to reach `2,200 crore by 2015. The Indian CCTV camera market is currently poised at about `1,000 crore and accounts for over 40% of the `2,400 crore worth total electronic security market in India. “Rapid economic growth & rising industrial activities amid security threats and fear of potential terrorist attacks have fuelled the demand for CCTV cameras. Evidently, government authorities and even private sector are heavily investing money in installing CCTVs to secure their offices and public places across the country,” says DS Rawat, Secretary General, ASSOCHAM. Globally, the CCTV and video surveillance market is growing at a CAGR of about 25% and is currently poised at about `80,000 crore. It is likely to cross the `1.5 lakh crore mark by 2015, according to the ASSOCHAM study. Asia accounts for nearly 35% of the global CCTV market with a share of over `27,000 crore. Commenting on the prospects of the Indian market for protection and safety solutions, Verma informs, “India has a huge market for these products. The annual growth rate in our industry over the last five years has been over 35%; and the same is predicted to grow at a fast rate till 2020. Since 2010 onwards, India has been the fastest growing market for security products.”

CASE IN POINT In terms of implementing effective health and safety standards, Lafarge India has undertaken a series of initiatives at its Sonadih Cement Plant. These include:

The plant follows practices such as working at height (WAH); personal protective equipment (PPE) usage; energy isolation; lock out, tag out, try out (LOTOTO) and transportation safety. Every June, they celebrate health & safety month across all Lafarge sites globally. Due to its stringent policies and procedures, Lafarge India has been able to clock 42 million man hours without any major incident or accident. Recognising the efforts taken during the implementation of a safe and secure healthy environment, the company has been awarded the first FICCI Safety Excellence Award for Manufacturing. However, Shubhangi Kitchloo, Executive Assistant – International Centre for Advancement of Manufacturing Technology, UNIDO,

sector, a lot of initiatives aimed at improving productivity as well as strengthening competitiveness of workers have been undertaken by the government. These include: The establishment of ITIs and skill development centres. The government has set a target of making 500 million persons skilled by 2022. Launching Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana—a smart card-based cashless health insurance cover to below poverty level (BPL) family of five in the unorganised sector. Around 93 lakh smart cards have been issued under the scheme. However, if the government can introduce a regulatory framework towards making the adoption of good PPE and follow a basic set of safety practices as part of the mandatory practices to be followed by workers,

There is a strong focus on safety for all the high end industries. They have strong guidelines in place towards ensuring maximum safety for workers. They regularly conduct training programmes for workers, which makes them feel more secure at their workplace. Moreover, implementing such programmes makes workers more efﬁcient. Shubhangi Kitchloo, Executive Assistant – International Centre for Advancement of Manufacturing Technology, UNIDO

says, “In India, there are very high variations between the factories.” On the basis of capital, she categorises the industry into two sections—high end and lower end. She says, “There is a strong focus on safety for all the high end industries. They have strong guidelines in place towards ensuring maximum safety for workers. They regularly conduct training programmes for workers, which makes them feel more secure at their workplace. Moreover, implementing such programmes makes workers more efficient.” In the case of small-scale industries, following such strong safety standards may not always be possible.

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especially for those who are working in factories, it will come as a huge boost towards implementing a safety and healthy work environment for workers. “I believe that we should have a legislation making it compulsory to have a basic surveillance and security setup for all organisations, whether they are private or public. That will be the most effective way to get people to have at least a basic level of security,” Verma concludes. If all these measures are taken in their entirety, we will soon be able to witness an injury & accident-free environ across industries and across the country. If this dream materalises, India will be one step closer to achieving its ambitious target of 25% by 2025.

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Ethernet-based communication is becoming more and more important in the production area. In addition to the now possible use of open and standardised IT technologies, the main advantage is the continuous networking it provides. However, the vulnerability of these networks, and thus the risk of serious economic loss, is increasing. This is due to the fact that since standardisation, the number of users having access to critical and formerly isolated areas is constantly growing. IT security therefore plays a decisive role. hile IT security in office networks has long since become standard, the situation in production is different. Established security concepts, such as office firewalls, are not that easy to apply to automation networks. These networks play by their own rules. For example, the protection of automation networks must not conflict with requirements, such as performance or usability. Additional costs also play an important role. How can potential risks be minimised using adequate yet affordable security in industrial automation? There is no easy answer, since every plant has different limiting conditions, risks and protection goals. However, there are proven approaches with a manageable number of key components with which an efficient security concept can be developed.

SECURITY AWARENESS AS THE BASIS Irrespective of how good a security concept is, it is of no use if all the

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employees do not have a basic understanding of the issue. A promising security management solution can only be implemented with full awareness of all parties, assigning responsibilities, defining processes & measures and developing corresponding emergency plans. The preconditions for such a solution are a sound risk analysis and the determination of the resulting protection goals. Otherwise, the company is in jeopardy of taking unsuitable measures that are too expensive, ineffective or may not be able to detect and correct weak points. If there exists a connection between the corporate IT network and the industrial IT network, it is imperative that all interfaces be protected. First, the permissible types of access from the corporate network into the industrial network need to be defined, together with the kinds of data that may be transferred in the opposite direction. These definitions are then translated

into regulations & access rights and are implemented via corresponding technical measures. Network intrusion detection systems and firewalls that detect access attempts in the entire network and regulate the data traffic in both directions take first priority in this process. It is also possible to set up a demilitarised zone in which both the networks can exchange data without being directly linked.

PROTECTING CONTROL SYSTEMS Just like PC systems in offices, PCs and PC-based control systems in the industrial network need to be protected against malware. Also, possible gaps in the operating system or the user software need to be closed. Many of the protective systems that have been proven in the office environment can be used for this purpose, for example, regularly updated virus scan software. However, these do not detect all viruses and are sometimes completely powerless against new viruses. Also,

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timely updates can be a problem in the automation environment, for example, if no maintenance windows are available. A good alternative to antivirus software is whitelisting software. This type of software uses positive lists (white lists), through which a user can determine which processes or programmes may run on a computer. If a user or a piece of malware then tries to install a new programme, it may be possible to install it; however, the programme cannot be started and therefore, cannot cause any damage. It is more difficult to protect PLCs and HMI systems that either do not use a commercial operating system at all or use an older version. The use of third-party security software is not possible in this situation. In addition, access to the system functions of the devices is often not possible or limited. Here, the manufacturers of automation hardware are called upon to implement corresponding security mechanisms and make setting options available to the user. Another important point is the fundamental robustness of the systems regarding the influence of faulty data telegrams and larger, unwanted data streams. The manufacturers must ensure that the devices are tested for any weak points and ‘hardened’ accordingly with certain measures. As with PC-based systems, it should be possible to deactivate services, protocols or unused interfaces in PLC and HMI systems.

NETWORK SECURITY Most automation devices today do not have sufficient security functions of their own to be able to protect themselves. Due to their long service lives, this is not going to change any time soon. Yet, these devices need to be protected. The cell protection concept has proven effective as a solution to this dilemma. The idea is simple: specially hardened network components (security appliances or security

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modules) that have security functions such as firewalls and virtual private networks (VPNs) are used. These security appliances are connected upstream from the automation devices and form the only access point to these devices, thus protecting them. In this way, automation cells are formed and the network is segmented from a security viewpoint at the same time. Using the firewall of the security appliance, the data traffic from and to the cell can be controlled and thus unauthorised access can be prevented. The security appliances can also set up secure VPN channels with each other, so that the communication between the cells can be encrypted and safely authenticated. In this way, data transmission can be protected against manipulation and espionage.

TO A MORE SECURE INSTALLATION NETWORK 5STEPS Security management Protection of the interfaces between corporate and installation networks Protection of PC-based systems in the installation network Protection of the control level Network security The advantages are obvious: One security appliance can protect several other devices, which imply that these functions do not need to be installed and administered in every device. Within the cell, real-time communication remains unaffected by performance-intensive security functions, and yet, access to the cell is protected. Devices that cannot be protected by the cell protection concept must protect themselves. In this case, the communication participants must authenticate themselves directly on the device. Application-specific access rights can be realised using several protection steps, for example, through different passwords per protection step.

PROTECTION AGAINST ACCESS All access to a network must be monitored if unauthorised access is to be prevented. In addition to secure remote maintenance access, the ports of network switches and routers need to be considered. The ports of the network components must therefore have at least corresponding access lists that determine which devices may connect to which ports. Many network switches support the IEEE 802.1x standard for this. The authentication of participants connecting to a port is performed by an authentication server, which is queried accordingly by the network switch. Additional security is achieved by using only hardened products, if possible. It implies that the products have been inspected by the manufacturer for any weak points during their development, and that detected weak points have been eliminated so that they cannot be exploited by hackers or malware.

FOR SECURE AUTOMATION Even though the threats to automation networks have increased and become more complex, a well thought out security concept and applicationspecific measures can allow automation networks to be operated even today with a reasonable degree of security at an economically justifiable cost. Naturally, the operators are responsible for the secure operation. In any case, the effective implementation of a functioning security concept requires the cooperation of the users and the operators, but also of the manufacturers of automation technology. In addition, standardisation bodies need to draw up corresponding guidelines and wherever possible show standardised processes or measures. The article is an excerpt from Siemens’ in-house magazine – Advance. Franz Köbinger, System Manager – Security, Siemens E-mail: franz.koebinger@siemens.com

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Critical Nerve Centre For Manufacturing Growing at the rate of about 15–18% per annum, wires and cables has, today, become one of the fastest expanding industries in India. The expansion of the industry is a result of the government’s increasing focus to improve the power scenario as well as the overall infrastructure development in the country. The future looks much brighter for the industry, as the country will be investing US$1 trillion in infrastructure development, while it targets to generate 1,00,000 MW of power. ARINDAM GHOSH

wing to various initiatives taken by both the government and the private sector, the industry for wires and cables is booming in India. Initiatives such as introducing policy reforms and making huge investments towards developing & expanding the Indian power sector—which is the largest consumer of wires and cables in the country—have certainly contributed immensely towards the growth of this industry. Apart from these, key initiatives taken by India in terms of implementing state-of-the-art and sustainable infrastructure in the country have led to the development of various other industries such as railways, telecom, etc., which, in turn, have offered a boost to the development of the Indian wires and cables industry. According to Rakesh Goyal, Director, Chetan Cabletronics, the Indian cables industry is growing at the rate of about 15–18% annually. This growth rate can be bettered if major challenges such as rising raw material prices, availability of skilled manpower and lack of good R&D facilities are tackled at the earliest.

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IMPORTANCE OF WIRES AND CABLES Over the decades, the development

of infrastructure has gained the government’s undivided attention. Consequently, the government has increased its infrastructure spend as a percentage of the country’s GDP from 5.15% during the 10th Five Year Plan (2002–07) to 7.55% during the 11th Five Year Plan (2007–12). This is expected to increase to over 9% during the 12th Five Year Plan (2012–17). Power Rise in infrastructure development has created a huge demand for wires and cables considering that improving the power scenario in the country is a crucial enabler to support the development of infrastructure in India. The power sector has the highest demand for wires and cables. Here’s why… For a country, like India, the transmission and distribution (T&D) losses in power are very high. Presently, India faces about 30% T&D losses. As per government estimates, T&D losses in the power sector amounted to `45,000 crore for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. The government is leaving no stone unturned to reduce it to 15%.

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These losses can be reduced by using STRICT GUIDELINES IN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPERATIVES MANUFACTURING good quality wires and cables. Many quality-conscious companies are Commenting on the significance of looking to develop wires and cables Due to the global meltdown in 2008 using good quality wires and cables, keeping in mind environmental norms. and the consequent liquidity crunch Goyal avers, “Good quality wires Gupta proudly says that his company’s among companies, the industry play a significant role in production. products are backed by ISO 9001:2000 experienced a severe drop from the It saves electricity and improves certification for quality management; peak demand witnessed in 2007. efficiency.” Additionally, the ISO 14001:2004 certification for It was only during 2008–09 and government is also going for capacity best environmental practices and IS 2009–10 that the industry saw a marginal addition of about 1 lakh MW in 694:1990 for complying with state-ofgrowth. Manufacturers of wires and the 12th Five Year Plan, thereby the-art testing benchmarks. cables-based solutions have constantly To this, Goyal adds, “Our testing implemented new technologies in the creating a huge demand for wires and lab is ISO:694:1990 certified and manufacturing processes so that they cables-based solutions. the entire testing process complies continue to remain competitive in the Telecom with international standards.” The market. With an aim to reduce electrical Several initiatives undertaken by the company also manufactures cables as losses, wires and cables manufacturing country’s telecom industry have fuelled per Restriction of Certain Hazardous companies are trying to implement the demand for wires and cables. One Substances (RoHS) standards to cater newer technologies in manufacturing. such initiative is making Internet to their global clients, especially from Averring that companies today are access available in rural India as well as Europe and the US. adapting new and improved technologies the introduction of new technologies Talking about the benefits of using to reduce electrical losses, Naveen like 3G and newer broadband services. environment-friendly state-of-theGupta, Director, Chetan Cabletronics, Making these services available to art technologies, Gupta states, the entire geographic region “Earlier, controlling scrap was would require establishing a The implementation of modern a major issue during cable large number of transmission technologies has taken a giant leap, production. But now, with Xtowers. This, in turn, would especially in the last 7–10 years, ray scanners and controllers, create tremendous potential for towards the manufacturing of wires and cables. We will see more the generation of scrap has the growth of the wires and technological innovations over a period of time. dramatically reduced. Further, cables industry—a demand, Naveen Gupta, Director, Chetan Cabletronics PLC-driven machines have which traditionally, was created facilitated machine controlling.” by telephones and mobile phones. says, “We use only the best of materials Railways and equipment complemented by unique OPPORTUNITIES GALORE & stringent quality checks at every Over the last few years, rail freight traffic India is planning to invest US$1 stage of the manufacturing process.” has witnessed an annual growth rate trillion in infrastructure. As per the He adds, “The implementation of of 7–11%. The freight volume carried Automotive Mission Plan 2006-16, modern technologies has taken a giant by Indian Railways has increased from the Indian Government is geared leap, especially in the last 7–10 years, 670 million tonne in 2005–06 to 890 to double the automobile industry’s towards the manufacturing of wires and million tonne in 2009–10. By the end contribution to the country’s GDP by cables. We will see more technological of the 12th Plan period, Indian Railways 2016. The 12th Plan targets to generate innovations over a period of time.” is expected to carry about 1.5 billion 1,00,000 MW of power, which will tonne of freight traffic. Railways aims certainly ensure steady growth of About a decade ago, many power to increase its market share of freight the wires and cables industry. companies were using 1.1 KV PVCmovement in the country from the Furthermore, the government is insulated cables for distributing power. current 35% to at least 50% by the end making endeavours to provide the rural But now, most of them are also using of this decade. regions of India with broadband XLPE cables, with increased voltages, connections. Such a scenario will in order to reduce losses. The State In order to serve such high create huge demand for wires and Electricity Boards remain the major levels of anticipated growth, Railways cables-based solutions. This, in turn, buyers for power cables. Small buyers will need to expand its network across will create a bright future for the wires of power cables also include companies the country. Initiatives by Railways and cables industry. having their own power distribution in this regard will create huge within plant limits based on their own opportunities for the implementation need-patterns. of wires and cables. arindam.ghosh@infomedia18.in

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tonne. Within a few days, it witnessed a hike of $300. This fluctuation sometimes becomes very difficult to manage,” informs Vimal Chand, Managing Partner, Flat Cables and Allied Products. “In 2008–09, many companies had to shut down their factories because of this price fluctuation, i.e., when the price of copper fell from $8,000 to $2,900,” he adds. Deficit in power generation target The Indian wires and cables industry primarily depends on electricity generation. More the power generation, more will be the transmission & distribution (T&D). India’s power target for the 11th Five Year Plan

the factors that decide the future of the wires and cables industry. Commenting on the same, Divyesh Chapadia, CEO, SUPRITA ANUPAM Gujarat Wire & Metal Industries, explains, “Our market is dependent on he wires & cables IT, real estate and telecommunication. industry had been During recession, except telecom, all growing at around 15% the industries were on the downfall. annually during 2003–08 Subsequently, we too felt the heat.” owing to factors such as Lack of skilled manpower liberalisation and the government’s India is facing a dearth of skilled focus on infrastructure and power manpower in all the industries. sectors. In 2008, globally, the wires Undoubtedly, the country has been and cables industry witnessed a mere producing educated manpower 4% growth, while the optical fibre and churns out millions of degree segment experienced a growth rate holders every year. However, they are of 9.3%. A look at some of the other not skilled enough to fulfill the job factors which in future might obstruct requirements. Adding further, Chand its further growth… elaborates, “There is a huge Erosion in margins/copper deficit of technical talent and price hike The government must ensure quality retaining technical talent is a Copper and aluminium are standards of cables, which should be big challenge.” mostly used for manufacturing in compliance with RoHS and REACH. In this way, we can set a proper Flooding of Chinese imports wires and cables. India and direction to ensure the growth of the China’s growing market share China are big consumers of wires and cables industry as well as create a better is posing a threat to the Indian copper in the world. While future for our next generation. wires and cables industry. By China alone consumes 26% Vimal Chand, Managing Partner, Flat Cables and Allied Products supplying wires and cables at of the total consumption, the comparatively lower prices, Indian demand for copper China is gradually capturing lower varies from 9% to 15% against the (2007–11) was to generate 78,700 market segments, such as low tension global demand of 4–5%. MW of electricity. But by the end of (LT) cables. According to Chapadia, For the past few years, the price 2011, only 60% of the target could “They are supplying cheap quality of copper has been continuously going be achieved. Hence, the deficit in cables at comparatively lower prices. up in compliance with the Marshallian the expected power generation target

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They do not follow the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) norms, which is not good for India.” Wireless communication With wireless communication getting popular these days and more and more people adopting Wi-Fi, the dependency on wires & cables has dramatically reduced. In fact, many industries have almost discontinued the installation of LAN in their campuses. Green challenge Earlier, the wires and cables manufactured contained lead, cadmium, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, biphenyls and their compounds, which were hazardous and posed threats to the environment. Further, the plasticiser used in PVC to bring flexibility caused cancer. The EU has strictly banned the use of these materials under the RoHS EU Directive 2002/95/EC & Registration & Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) European Union Regulation (EC) 1907/2006. “In India, it is voluntary to be RoHS and REACH compliant. Customers like BOSCH, LG Electronics and Wipro ask for these compliances. We are already RoHS compliant and are heading towards REACH,” says Chand, adding, “But there are not many alternatives of phthalate, as more than 90% of plasticisers used today are phthalate material, which is a very dangerous compound. The other alternatives are costly.” Growth opportunities In due course of time, the wires and cables industry has grown to become more sophisticated and specific. It has created new markets like extension wires and fibre-to-the-home (FTTH). The wires and cables industry prominently deals with four sectors, viz., consumer electronics, telecommunication, real estate & infrastructure and power. All these sectors are independent of each other. “As far as India is concerned, all are booming. Hence, we are expecting a growth rate of 10–15% in future,” Chand adds.

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Growing scope for cables The Goverment of India has set the target of ‘Power For All By 2012’ to meet the energy requirements of the entire country by adding 78,000 MW of installed generation capacity by 2012. According to experts, the total demand for electricity will be above 950,000 MW by 2030. India has taken all the necessary steps to provide energy from renewable sources such as wind and solar power. In March 2011, the capacity of wind power in India stood at around 12,000 MW. Estimated Capex Generation T&D Transmission Distribution Total

(` in billion) FY10–17 8,533 5,006 2,821.40 2,184.70 13,539

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(` in billion) FY10–17 256 1,251 705 546 1,507

The positive trend in the power sector is the most important catalyst for the wires & cables industry. Cables play a crucial role in all the three aspects of the power sector, viz., generation, transmission and distribution. So, the trend of wires and cables industry is, to a great extent, dependent on the power sector. Also, security systems are the new gateways for wires and cables. According to Chand, “Safety and security has opened a new window.” Consumer electronics Consumer electronics has witnessed enormous growth over the past few years and this trend is likely to continue. The consumers’ need has been growing and changing with technological development. This has created ample scope for the cables industry. Vimal recalls, “In 1995–96, when we had just

started our business, the demand for TV cables stood at thousands per year, but now, it is 22–24 lakh per year.” Growing demand for faster data services Data revolution after 3G implementation has fuelled the growth of the wires and cables industry. 3G & FTTH services to cover all of India need a lot of optical fibres. Presently, India’s fibre consumption is approximately 13–14 million fibre km as compared to China’s consumption of 80 million fibre km. This clearly indicates that even though India has certainly come a long way, it still requires a lot of optical fibre cables to achieve rural access and good data delivery. Chapadia asserts, “There is a huge demand for optical fibre cables in India. Overall, for us, telecommunication is one of the sector’s having the highest demand.” Infrastructure Indian infrastructure has been on the development track. Thousands of kilometres of National Highways (NHs) are under construction. These need proper lighting; thereby creating huge demand for wires and cables. The demand for wires and cables is also high in Railways, owing to the metro and mono rail projects in various metro cities, including Mumbai.

STEPPING AHEAD India has the fourth-largest optical fibre network in the world with a per capita length of 40 metre in contrast to China, where it is 197 metres and the US, where it is over 907 metres. Hence, there is a huge requirement for optical fibre cables in the near future. The 12th Plan (2012–17) targets to generate 1,00,000 MW of power, which will ensure steady growth of the wires and cables industry. However, for this to materialise, the government has to take some positive initiatives to bridge the gap between the targets and the actual performance. suprita.anupam@infomedia18.in

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Ideas do not need any support to evolve, but technology does. Did you ever imagine a world free of wires and cables in the future? With WLAN, Wi-Fi, GSM, CDMA and now W-CDMA (UMTS) being a reality, you do not have to imagine it. Wireless technology has captured almost all forms of data and voice communication. With this reality intact, the debate on whether wireless technology will pose a threat to the future of the wires & cables industry continues. While there is no clear answer, here’s an attempt to gauge the future… SUPRITA ANUPAM

or decades, scientists have been fascinated with the idea of telepathy. This fascination has brought about a revolution in the field of communication, healthcare, entertainment and energy in the form of wireless technology. According to Dr Ranjan Bose, Professor – Electrical Department, IITD, “Healthcare, entertainment, mobile communication and energy are the four pillars of wireless communication, wherein wireless technology has been successfully implemented.” But, is the wireless revolution actually posing a threat to the growth of the wires and cables industry? Will it

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really limit its future growth prospects? Let’s attempt to find answers to these queries by tracking the ‘wireless evolution’ till date…

COMMUNICATION Communication has grown to become one of the biggest markets in the world with companies such as Apple, AT&T and Verizon, among others, cashing in on it. With WLAN, Wi-Fi, GSM, CDMA and now W-CDMA (UMTS) entering the world of communication, wireless has captured almost all forms of data and voice communication. Commenting on the same, Vimal Chand, Managing Partner, Flat Cables and Allied Products, says, “Yes, wireless

communication has affected the wires and cables industry to some extent. But then, within the wires & cables industry itself, there have been so many innovations. In due course of time, the industry has found applicability in various other markets—such as security & systems—which offer the industry scope to maintain and enhance its growth rate.” Adding further, Bose explains, “When it comes to long distance communication, using optical fibre is preferred, considering its better lifespan and superior signal strength with respect to satellite communication. This option, however, is costlier. But in case of short distances, like within a zone,

city or house, going wireless might seem more viable.”

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Healthcare is a field, where wireless usage is becoming essential with further tech upgradation. However, there is still more room to improve healthcare services by enhancing connectivity and communication between patients & their caretakers. Through wireless, one can explore the opportunities to promote the extension of healthcare beyond hospitals, clinics and doctors’ offices to patients’ homes and other locations. The shape of future healthcare will thus be based on the optimum utilisation of wireless apps, wherein you need not go to hospitals for any kind of consultation or checkup (such as X-rays, ultrasound etc.). While being at home, all the required procedures will be performed wirelessly (even the medical report will reach your home). Kush Tripathi, Research Fellow – Biomedical, IISc, Bengaluru, avers, “Advancements have already taken place at separate levels. These need to be combined to revolutionise the whole sector.”

The wireless industry is witnessing a boom. Wireless technologies are creating enough cognitive dissonance for the wires & cables industry and, like the audio & video cassettes industries, somewhere it might outcaste the wires and cables industry.

ENTERTAINMENT Entertainment is getting wireless not due to need, but due to fascination. The latest case in point is mobile phones wherein the development of multi antennas and software has enabled mobile multimedia services. Thanks to Wireless Gigabit Alliance, the 60Ghz frequency can now be used for home appliances as well as personal appliances like notebooks, etc. According to Tal Tamir, CEO, Wilocity, “The 60 GHz Wireless Gigabit Alliance specification marks a fundamental breakthrough for home and business customers. WiGigenabled notebooks and CE devices will now have wireless access to any interface, protocol and connection at unprecedented speeds. As a result,

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Wilocity’s 60 GHz solution will enable people to determine their computing experience by giving them exactly what they want, instead of what they can carry.”

ENERGY Wireless is very helpful in promoting the green energy concept. “It is also trying to minimise energy waste in many senses,” Bose states. But how can energy be transferred wirelessly? Well, there are many ways of doing it. Energy can be transferred wirelessly via radio waves and lasers by which low levels of energy or even the concentrated levels can be transferred. Wireless transmission depends on the resonance and circuits enabling resonant frequency. Marlin Soljacic, Assistant Professor – Department of Physics, MIT, and his team figured that magnetic resonance could be the answer to transfer electrical energy wirelessly. They succeeded in doing so while transferring it with 40% efficiency.

THE COGNITIVE DISSONANCE The wireless industry is witnessing a boom. Wireless technologies are creating enough cognitive dissonance for the wires & cables industry and, like the audio & video cassettes industries, somewhere it could outcaste the wires and cables industry. In order to retain its presence, the wires and cables industry needs to keep certain factors in mind. These include: Innovations in telephone cables: Around 15 years ago, telephone wires were essential means of communication. But now, it has become optional. Therefore, there is a need for innovations—such as fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) or fibre-

to-the-premises (FTTP) cable concepts—in this regard to keep the grand old aura of telephone cables alive. Flexibility: The biggest reason behind the success of wireless is its flexibility. It is not that wires and cables cannot be flexible. With innovations like the nano-tube cable tethers, it can be made much more flexible. This, in turn, will help it maintain its market leadership position. Ad hoc communication: Disaster management teams prefer wireless communication because it is easy to install and establish. And with calamities like earthquakes, floods and wars, more and more countries, including Japan & Mexico have begun to opt for wireless communication forms. In such a scenario, the wires and cables industry needs to come up with an alternate ad hoc communication solution, which is easier to install. Eco-friendly and efficient wires: Copper is considered the best possible means of transmission. So far, there is no alternative (aluminium is way behind). Copper is certainly good for power transfer, but not the best. Once the superconductivity at room temperature becomes feasible, wires and cables will become much more efficient. Further, there is a need to develop more and more eco-friendly alternatives of plastic coatings.

WIRES AND CABLES HAVE A CHANCE Wires and cables have their strengths over wireless technology, which will keep them relevant to the industry. According to Bose, “Using too much wireless technology is more hazardous than using cables.” The other prolem with going wireless is the threat to security because wireless technologies are still not as robust as wires & cables are, in terms of safety and security. This provides plenty of room for the growth of the wires and cables industry. suprita.anupam@infomedia18.in

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leakage current flows but this current creates heat, and heat tends to char the insulation. This process may continue for weeks or even months, before the leakage becomes big enough to make the cable unserviceable. Under these situations, taking up maintenance activity will not only ensure complete visibility into the condition of the power cable but also curb power failures.

n the present technologically advanced cable industry, power cables are designed so as to withstand temperature fluctuations, pressures, high voltage load and extreme weather situations as well. Still, there is every possibility of these cables getting damaged due to adverse installation conditions & unintentional damage during the laying of a cable. Also, severe mechanical or lightning damage cannot be ruled out.

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USING TIME-TESTED METHODS Effective protection and maintenance methods are the most feasible, economical, and easiest ways to avoid damage to the cable. This requires periodic testing, inspection and maintenance of records. Cable record findings: As per a research paper, by keeping a record and comparing the readings each time a cable is tested, indications become clear about when a cable starts deteriorating rapidly or when the cable

resistance indicates that the insulation or dielectric is deteriorating rapidly, and it may be necessary to repair or replace the cable. Visual inspection: While underground cable cannot be completely inspected, one should walk the route of the cable. Look for excavations, washouts, rodent activity, ploughing or planting, recently installed stakes or posts, or any other evidence of possible cable damage. Examine all cable ends and potheads for faulty sealing, discoloration, or

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other evidence of heating or arcing. In the case of an overhead cable, the entire cable route should be walked and closely inspected. Any defects found should be repaired promptly. Cable load and voltage loss: The size of the cable, which is installed, is determined when the system is designed. However, changes in equipment or the addition of new equipment may increase the load. Therefore, the load current must be measured periodically. If the ampacity of a cable is exceeded, excessive power is expended in the cable in the form of heat. The heating effects in turn can damage or wholly break down the insulation. A cable may also be checked for overload by measuring the current in its conductors with a clampon ammeter. The measured current of any conductor should never exceed the maximum allowable ampacity for the wire size at the ambient temperature. Voltage drop: Checking the voltage drop of a cable is a matter of measuring the voltage applied to the cable, and measuring the output voltage at the load end of the cable. For low-voltage circuits, the voltage drop should not exceed l% of the applied voltage. Voltage drop is not usually found in EHV or HV cables, but it is observed in LT cables. Detection of PD: For several years, detection and localisation of partial discharges (PD) using AC voltages has been internationally accepted as a symptomatic, reliable diagnostic method for determination of the quality of insulation systems. Testing the quality of cable insulation may disclose an impending fault before complete failure occurs. Partial discharges, hot spots, mechanical cracks and changes of insulation dielectric properties, all indicate ageing trends. The best way to evaluate the quality of these medium voltage cable (MVC) are partial discharge measurement and Tan delta measurement. Restoration: Maintenance also involves technical measures including supervision

FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE Having gained a handful of information on the best in class maintenance practices, let’s take a look at the methods adopted by major power companies… Alstom T&D India Informing about the innovative measures, Rupanjan Bhattacharjee, Commercial Head, ISN, Alstom T&D India, elaborates, “During maintenance, underground cables are checked at both the ends. We conduct periodic testing, as well as visual inspection. Mobile monitoring is also carried out with the help of fault locating devices, which is mounted on a vehicle. However, mobile monitoring is carried out only if a fault has already been identified in the cable through periodic testing. Explaining the applicability of other maintenance techniques, he says, “Timebased maintenance is mostly done for underground cables. While in predictive maintenance, we check the temperature of the cable. Normally, we have a schedule in which we carry out predictive maintenance so that we do not get into a situation where we have to force maintain the cables. Informing about the innovative techniques used at Alstom Grid, Bhattacharjee, explains, “We, sometimes, carry out thermal imaging of the cable terminations to see if there are any hot spots. This technique is used when the cable is already running. It helps us to identify whether the connection in the terminal has loosened or not. Most frequently, we carry out periodic testing, visual inspection and maintain the records. These are the three main techniques. If there is an abnormal situation that has been found after these initial tests, then we get into the diagnosis of the problem with the help of other techniques.” Tata Power Tata Power also follows certain procedures in ensuring apt maintenance of power cables. Throwing light on the mechanisms adopted, maintenance expert from Tata Power informs, “When the initial laying is done, there are chances that the cable may get damaged due to several factors. So, a sheath test is carried out in which, 10 kV of voltage is passed through an EHV cable and the test is carried out for that particular voltage. Also, we do predictive maintenance for gas, oil field cables and paper cables. Under this method, we inspect the oil levels at all places where gauges are placed. We have pressure tanks fitted as per the load cycle in the cable. If there is a leak, we pump in the oil and then try to find out where the oil leak is. This is called oil testing.” Elaborating the unique methods used at Tata Power, he says, “Time domain reflection is used to detect faults in the cable. To test an underground cable, visible testing is not applicable. In this case, we dissipate energy into the cable so that weak points are developed at different locations. For this, we test the cable at normal voltage and keep the EHV cable charged for one day.” Inputs taken by Sumedha Mahorey

of the cable circuit and restoration of the cable network in order to ensure that the cable circuit performance is optimum under the existing condition. The maintenance can be grouped under preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance and timebased maintenance. In preventive maintenance, techniques like routine inspection of the cable routes and preventing the damage of the cable by the third party are adopted. Inspection

of the cable terminations and cleaning the external surface at regular intervals will enhance the system reliability of the cable network. In time-based maintenance, once the electrical parameters of the cable network have been measured e.g. Tan delta, capacitance, insulation resistance, it is possible to infer the health of the cable from that point of time. In case Tan delta is higher than normal expected value, then

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of the outer sheath during the laying development of a maintenance policy to it is advisable to carry out such of the cable. In case of damage of the prevent future problems with the cable measurements periodically to check the outer sheath, the defective location system and ensuring safe operation is deterioration of the cable insulation. If needs to be repaired before filling the a must. Some of the pointers that can the capacitance value is higher than earth. This will help in long term life guarantee effective maintenance thus that of the GTP value, there is every of the metallic sheath, as water when include having a clear maintenance possibility that the water ingress into comes in contact with the metallic strategy that is reviewed periodically; the insulation is causing the effect. sheath will initiate chemical reaction. maintaining & evaluation of database of Polarisation Index (PI): This is the Mobile monitoring: This can greatly cable system failures, and investigation simplest technique by which the of these failures. At quality of the bulk of the Effective protection and maintenance methods are the most present, utilisation of insulation can be checked. feasible, economical, and easiest ways to avoid damage GPS in mapping cable The ratio of insulation to the cable. This requires periodic testing, inspection and routes and fault recognition resistance of 10 minutes maintenance of records. are also coming up as to that of one minute will reduce the maintenance cost and part of the maintenance strategy. give the PI value. Irrespective of the supply more accurate status of the With a clearly defined maintenance type of cable insulation, this is a very local cables over traditional monitoring strategy in place and technology effective tool. Some experts are of the techniques. The application range of enabling this maintenance activity, cost opinion that this value is more that 1.0 condition-based maintenance can benefits are sure to be derived while then the cable insulation is good. The be expanded greatly with the aid of ensuring human safety and quality test voltage can be either 1kVDC or mobile monitoring. output. 2.5 kVDC depending on the voltage rating of the cable being tested. Sheath Damage Test: The sheath DEVELOPING A MAINTENANCE POLICY Courtesy: S Ramaprasath, KP Meena, integrity is a very vital test for all cables, Although a company implements Thirumurthy, GK Raja and A Sudhindra, as this will give a feedback of damage proper maintenance practices, Central Power Research Institute, Bangalore

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TATA POWER

Taking an integrated approach

Towards Safety In the industry, some lead by example and the rest merely follow. Not wanting to follow someone else’s footsteps, Tata Power’s thermal power generation facility at Trombay has implemented many innovative initiatives in enhancing operational safety and security. It would be correct to assert that they are demonstrating to the world how to build an integrated safety approach in an organisation. Our recent visit to this iconic facility brought to the fore the world-class safety practices imbibed & practiced at this plant. SUMEDHA MAHOREY & VISHESH SHARMA

nspired by a powerful vision, the founders of Tata Power—India’s largest integrated private power company— pioneered the generation of electricity in India with the commissioning of India’s first large hydro-electric project in 1915. Today, Tata Power has an installed generating capacity of 5,297 MW and a presence across the entire value chain in generation (thermal, hydro, solar and wind) transmission, distribution and trading. Tata Power has been associated with the growing legacy of Mumbai as a business city for almost a century now. The thermal power stations of the company are located at Trombay in Mumbai, Jojobera in Jharkhand, Haldia in West Bengal and Belgaum in Karnataka. As one travels the road to Tata Power’s thermal power generation facility at Trombay, one realises the effect of the presence of vital

organisations like Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and the famous, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in the vicinity.

WINNING TECHNIQUE Established in 1956, Tata Power’s 1,580 MW capacity power plant at Trombay, today roughly meets around 70% of Mumbai’s power demands. Even during catastrophes like the July 2005 deluge, Tata Power supplied Mumbaikars with uninterrupted

power. So, what is the reason behind Tata Power’s impeccable performance? The answer lies in the safety measures that have been implemented at the Trombay facility for which the company has been awarded the top honour for stable and outstanding safety performance, at the 10th Annual Greentech Safety Award 2011 by the Greentech Foundation. Tata Power has managed to achieve this feat by adopting some strategic measures at its facility, which Image Courtesy: Tata Power

Best in class safety practices implemented at Tata Power All the meetings start with ‘safety contact’. Here, one of the employees would delve upon handy safety & security tips All the incidents are investigated, i.e., there is 100% incident investigation & CAPA implementation. The investigations are led by the line management STOP Observation’s proactive intervention is a behavioural-based safety observation, which helps avert many potential injuries Raising & monitoring unsafe conditions/safety issues defects through SAP High-risk jobs are identiﬁed and monitored by the Division Head. The concerned department prepares a ‘Job Safety Analysis’ (JSA) approved by Section Head for this critical job. This plan is discussed with the Division Head while conducting a site visit to ensure that all the safety precautions are complied with Personal Safety Action Plans (PSAP) are initiated with leaders from HOD & above and are extended to all the employees in management grade.

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is divided into several units—presently units 5, 6, 7 and 8 are being operated at the plant.

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Even small aspects have been given due importance. One look at the interiors gives you the feel that the company is serious about setting standards. The facility has clearly demarcated walkways for pedestrians and vehicle tracks for safe vehicle movements. There are also huge signboards cautioning people not to trespass into specific areas. While these may seem insignificant, they go a long way in ensuring the safety of employees.

MITIGATING EXTERNAL THREATS

Undoubtedly, the company has implemented critical measures to take care of internal security. But the company also takes care of external security. When you see a coal-bed jetty at the backyard, conveyor belts directly transporting coal from the sea side, oil pipe lines via sea route, you are bound to wonder how this huge infrastructure is protected. In addition, there are giant oil storage tanks adjacent to the facility. Given this scenario, what are the emergency plans in place, in case of an accidental fire? Security team to the rescue On land Managing these threats is the responsibility of the security team at Tata Power, which is headed Tata Power has taken concrete measures to by Col Pradeep Dalvi, a proud ensure uninterrupted power supply through ex-Army officer. Explaining unique initiatives like sourcing of high-quality how the security team coal from Indonesia. This quality of coal also manages to safeguard this helps in curbing environmental pollution as huge infrastructure, Col Dalvi it contains only 0.1% sulphur and 1–2% ash asserts, “We have done away as compared to Indian coal, which produces with the concept of having more manpower for keeping almost 35% ash. the premises safe. We are and involvement sub-committee, undergoing a transition to adopt the which focusses on off-the-job safety. latest technologies that integrate with This sub-committee spreads safety physical manpower. To begin with, awareness in residential colonies the entire facility has been covered and visual management at sites and with electrical fencing and CCTV. colonies. Thus, the company is not So, whenever there is an intrusion, only concerned about the plant, but the security team would be warned of also about the nearby areas. the same.” At sea The company has made significant investments to reduce workplace accidents But what about the coastal side, where the and ensure a safe working environment. coal-bed jetty for logistics is established?

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The Tata Power management, at its Trombay facility, has attached significant importance to human as well as process safety. The safety rules are religiously followed by one and all. No wonder, they insist on wearing all safety gears including helmet, protective mask, earplugs and boots, before taking you on a tour of the facility. The facility made up of several units is huge and preventing it from incidents such as fires and accidents, among others is no mean feat. According to PC Sridher, Head – OH&S, Tata Power, the following measures have helped us achieve its safety & security goal: Being an electricity generation facility, there are various risks involved. However, Tata Power has worked towards minimising them. The whole process has been directed towards implementing benchmark practices. This is why the company has received an ISO 9001:2000 Certification: upgrading to ISO 9001:2008; ISO 14001 Certification; OHSAS 18001 Certification and an NABLaccredited chemical lab. The company has set up a four-tier safety committee that involve

employees of various levels and disciplines to look into every aspect of safety. The Safety Steering Committee (SSC) sets safety policies and targets. The Regional Apex Committee facilitates and oversees the implementation of safety requirement in their respective regions. There is also a STOP Observations (SO) sub-committee, which focusses on addressing unsafe acts that constitute around 80% of incidents. Apart from that, there is a Rules & Procedure (R&P) sub-committee to develop/update critical safety procedures. Its purview is extended to reviewing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintenance procedures. The Incident Investigation Committee ensures all the incidents, however minor, are systematically investigated and all the necessary corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are implemented. Besides this, there is also a capability building sub-committee that focusses on safety competency development at all levels of the organisation and the contractor community. Last, but not the least, there is the activity

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India’s ﬁrst 150 MW thermal unit First 500 MW thermal unit First gas-insulated switchgear Computerised grid control and energy management system 220 kV transmission lines in four circuit towers 220 kV cable transmission network Flue gas de-sulphurisation plant using sea water SCADA and ﬁbre optics ground wire communication Pump storage unit in the country of 150 MW capacity “The coastal side is very critical for us. Besides, we have to provide security to our mother ships that are anchored 10-12 miles away from the facility. For this, we have established a radar and automatic identification system. As a result, we are equipped to track any unidentified approach from the sea at the control room,” he explains. At the plant Highlighting the security measures taken at the plant, Col Dalvi informs, “The Trombay facility is under electronic surveillance 24X7. We have built quick reaction teams and have also established immediate contact to the nearest police stations to tackle unwarranted activities. Besides this, mock drills in association with adjacent facilities are also conducted to check the preparedness in case of any emergency. Plus, sudden inhouse drills are conducted to check employees’ preparedness in case of any incident.”

BENCHMARKS SET Tata Power has certainly set a benchmark in terms of safety and security systems for others to follow— a fact which is further reaffirmed after meeting various officials at the facility. While entering the control room, which produces 500 MW (peak load),

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POWER GENERATION AT TROMBAY Unit 5 500 MW Oil, Coal & Gas Unit 6 500 MW Oil & Gas Unit 7 180 MW Gas Unit 8 250 MW Coal Total 1,430 MW

we asked the unit manager about the benchmark practices he follows. He informed: Since electricity theft is a major issue facing the power transmission sector today, the company has adopted 220 kV transmission lines, from which stealing electricity is next to impossible. While in the past, accidents occurred mainly due to the lack of communication between different departments. For example, if an operator unknowingly operates an equipment/appliance, which is under maintenance, an accident is bound to occur. However now, the company has introduced a lock out system. These are exclusive locks being used by the O&M personnel. The operating party and the maintenance party will put their own lock before the commencement of maintenance activity and remove the lock once the work is completed. This eliminates any inadvertent operation of an equipment which is

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under maintenance. Also, in the 220 kV switchyard, the normal porcelain insulators have been replaced with silicon coated insulators. Normal insulators develop sulphur films, which lead to cracks. These cracks could result in shrapnels, which would harm anyone working on the shop floor. However, the silicon coated insulators prevent the development of sulphur films.

BUILDING A FUTURE-READY FACTORY With time, the security needs of the industry would also change. But with the arrival of so many technologies, what all improvements could be brought into the system? The security head replies that they are planning to upgrade to the IP-based cameras. The company has also acquired X-Ray scanning machines, like those placed at airports, to completely secure entry and exit points at the facility. Sridher elaborates on the vision, “We are in the process of implementing the BSC 5-star Safety Management System (SMS). In this system, critical parameters like safety organisation; management control systems; fire control systems; measurement & control systems and safety implementation at workplace are closely embedded.” With such exemplary measures already in place and many more to come up in the next couple of years, Tata Power will continue to set the benchmark in industrial safety and security practices. Concepts like SMS and use of hi-tech equipment and technology to enhance safety as well as security does not hamper the daily work culture. Instead, these concepts have been implemented and woven into the DNA of every person employed in the facility. Tata Power’s sheer dedication & imbibed discipline have ascertained that it ensures the integrated safety of employees, process and nature as well. sumedha.mahorey@infomedia18.in

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DEVELOPMENT DYNAMICS

Gearing Up to enter new AVENUES

The increasing population, coupled with rising disposable income, has resulted in tremendous rise in domestic demand. The core sectors of power, oil & gas, cement, infrastructure and metals, among others, continue to scale up production to meet the burgeoning demand. While free trade agreements and economic partnerships will intensify competition, the overall manufacturing climate and relevant government/private initiatives are expected to augur well for the automation industry in the next few years. conomic reforms and various policy initiatives have made India one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The manufacturing sector has played a significant role in the growth of the Indian economy, contributing nearly 15% to India’s GDP over the years. The competitiveness of India’s manufacturing sector is critical for sustaining the growth of the Indian economy. Thus, to develop the manufacturing sector further, the government has announced the National Manufacturing Policy, which aims at increasing the share of manufacturing in GDP to 25% by 2022, from the current 15%. The heightened industrial investment has contributed to the growth of the automation market—this includes Programmable Logic Controllers-Human Machine Interface (PLC-HMI), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distributed Control System (DCS) and Electrical Drives (AC, DC and Servo Drives), among

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others. Contribution from major end user industries: PLC and related HMI: Auto, auto ancillary and food & beverage constitute more than 30% of the PLC and related opportunity Plant SCADA: Oil & gas and water & wastewater are the top two sectors for the plant SCADA market with a cumulative share of 20% DCS: Power generation and oil & gas (upstream and downstream) are the top two sectors with a market share of more than 50% Electrical Drives: Rotating equipment is the single largest end user sector for electrical drives with a market share in excess of 30%.

MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS IN 2011 Yaskawa started assembling AC drives in its facility at Bengaluru Increased presence of Chinese and Taiwanese players (especially HMI) Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reform Programme (R-APDRP) initiatives boosted the SCADA market

THE CEO’S PERSPECTIVE OF THE COMPLEX BUSINESS UNIVERSE Technology Impact Opportunities R-APDRP initiatives by the Government of India facilitate greater usage of automation and data acquisition systems, contributing to significant reduction in transmission & distribution losses Ultra Mega Power Projects, involving supercritical generation technology, will increase the scale of automation Preference for touchscreen—HMI over panel-based ones Replacement of DC drives by AC drives Expanding DCS functionalities resulting in reduced PLC usage Challenges Budget constraints, coupled with higher cost of automation products deters technology adoption Global Scale Opportunities India is emerging as a preferred sourcing destination for automation

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products (such as electrical drives) Increased presence of IT and software vendors in the global SCADA market IT vendors as system integrators for software products Rising exports to APAC and Middle Eastern countries Challenges Acceptance of domestic (assembled) automation products Lack of relevant semiconductor/ electronic infrastructure setup Adherence to global regulations Uncertainty in global economy End User Perspective Opportunities A strict regulatory framework facilitates greater usage of automation systems Ultra Mega Power Plants (UMPP) will increase the opportunities for automation systems Challenges Budgetary constraints Regulatory framework (US and Europe FDA regulations; pharmaceutical sector) Limited awareness, SMEs in particular, about the cost-benefit equation Industry Convergence Opportunities Various leading software companies in India are partnering with automation solution providers to implement/support level 2 & 3 automation products such as HMI, SCADA and Manufacturing Execution System (MES), etc. Level 4 automation companies such as SAP and Oracle are moving to level 3 to provide automation products such as MES Challenge Domain expertise

STRATEGIC OUTLOOK FOR 2020 Automation trends and opportunities have been mapped across five core sectors: Power Large-sized power projects coerce

greater opportunities Integrating process and business to achieve higher process optimisation, monitoring real-time performance and improving profitability Power trading and R-APDRP initiatives to facilitate greater adoption of data acquisition and monitoring solutions Growing participation of Chinese and Korean contractors in India facilitate increased penetration of automation vendors Oil & Gas Network safety in the face of increasing concerns over the security of oil & gas infrastructure New LNG terminals and expansion of existing terminals City gas distribution projects Cement Integrating Laboratory Automation and Quality Management System with the plant control Increased usage of medium voltage electrical drives Energy-intensive nature of the industry thereby leading to widespread adoption of energy management solutions such as energy dashboards and report generation Consolidation in the Indian cement industry & increased globalisation Infrastructure Greater emphasis on railway scheduling and safety will drive the demand for railway management & monitoring system Metro rail projects Construction of new ports/airports & modernisation of existing ones Metals & Mining Perform Achieve Trade (PAT) scheme will facilitate the adoption of energy management solutions Widespread implementation of MES to manage production scheduling—manufacturing operations Consolidation in the global mining industry necessitates the usage of asset management software, among others

Entry of global steel manufacturers (such as POSCO & Arcelor Mittal) and global acquisitions (such as Tata Steel’s acquisition of Corus & Hindalco’s acquisition of Novelis) will translate into the adoption of global best practices

GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS 2011 National Manufacturing Policy (NMP): The NMP got clearance from the Cabinet in October 2011. The policy aims to increase the share of manufacturing in GDP to 25% by 2022, from the current level of 15%. This policy will lead to the creation of National Investment and Manufacturing Zones (NIMZs) in the country. Impact of NMP on the automation sector: The planned increase in the manufacturing activity will boost the demand for automation products. Indo-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) India and Japan have entered into a CEPA, which will boost bilateral trade between the two countries to US$25 billion over 10 years from the current US$10.3 billion. Impact of CEPA on the automation sector: Under CEPA, the import duty on completely built drives originating from Japan will be 0%. Thus, the Indian market will witness the entry of many Japanese drive vendors and an intensified price war.

EXPECTED ANNOUNCEMENTS Goods and Services Tax (GST): GST will replace the indirect tax regime in India. The dual GST will have Central and State GST levied concurrently by the Centre and states. Impact of GST on the automation sector: GST will impact all aspects of businesses; pricing of products & services and supply chain optimisation. Industrial Automation & Process Control Practice, Frost & Sullivan, South Asia & Middle East

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PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES’ LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT

P WERING SUSTAINABILITY

Future energy generation technologies need to constructively address several key environmental and socio-economic issues without raising others. In line with this, Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) enables a fair comparison of different technology options and provides measures to minimise potentially negative impacts at all stages of the lifecycle of a technology. Taking First Solar as the case in point, and its implementation of LCA on photovoltaic modules, this feature analyses the LCA concept from ‘cradle to grave’... hotovoltaic (PV) technologies exploit the inexhaustible energy of the sun to meet the growing global demand for electricity without the (indirect) environmental and socio-economic costs associated with fossil fuels. PV has seen unprecedented growth over the last several years, with more than 79,000 MWp now installed globally. Although PV does not generate emissions during normal operation,

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there could be adverse impacts during raw material sourcing, production and end-of-life recovery stages. All these aspects should be considered when assessing the overall environmental impact of the technology. By replacing fossil fuel combustion with PV to generate electricity, we can cut down the emission of greenhouse gases and of several other pollutants that threaten the environment and human health, such as nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur dioxide (SO2), particulate and

heavy metals. Indeed, according to evaluations by independent scientific authorities, replacing European or US grid electricity with Cadmium telluride (CdTe PV) power plants amounts to 89–98% reduction of greenhouse gas emission, pollutants and heavy metals, including cadmium (Cd). For every GWh of electric energy produced, the lifecycle-Cd release of CdTe PV is over 100 times smaller than Cd air emissions from a fossil fuel power plant. The Lifecycle Assessment (LCA)

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at the source, First Solar’s innovative thin-film PV technology already utilises byproducts of base metal production to produce a stable and highly efficient semiconductor for use in its solar panels. CdTe—a stable metallic compound—is composed of byproducts from zinc and copper production.

LIFECYCLE ASSESSMENT

FROM RAW MATERIALS TO PV MODULE

LCA addresses the environmental aspects and potential environmental impacts (e.g. use of resources and environmental consequences of releases) throughout a product’s lifecycle—from raw material acquisition through production, use, end-of-life treatment, recycling and final disposal (i.e. cradle-to-grave). LCA can assist in: Identifying opportunities to improve the environmental performance of products at various points in their lifecycle Informing decision-makers in the industry, government or NGOs (for the purpose of strategic planning, priority setting, product or process design or redesign) Selecting relevant indicators of environmental performance, including measurement techniques Marketing (implementing an eco-labelling scheme, making an environmental claim, or producing an environmental product declaration). As such, LCA provides a qualitative and quantitative tool for policy makers and businesses to evaluate different technology options on a level playing field and taking into consideration the transfer of environmental impacts from one medium to another and from one lifecycle stage to another.

The next step in the lifecycle of the PV module actually has the biggest impact on the environmental profile over the whole lifecycle. Taking the raw materials and putting them together to create a CdTe PV module requires sophisticated manufacturing processes and obviously some input of energy and other resources. The production process, of course, also releases some effluents, which are not used further (and hence have to be counted into the overall balance). The simple design of First Solar’s modules as frameless glass-glass laminate allows for very efficient

STARTING AT THE SOURCE First Solar has embraced the concept of Lifecycle Management based on LCA and looks at its product—which, in fact, is the provision of clean and affordable solar electricity—from the source to the recycling at end-of-life. Starting

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approach provides insights into the different impacts and benefits from cradle to recycling of PV and provides a ‘level playing field’ basis of comparison with other energy producing technologies that should enlighten public debate on the ‘cost’ of solar electricity.

PV has seen unprecedented growth over the last several years, with more than 79,000 MWp now installed globally.

production, as well as for an effective recycling process at end-of-life. The innovative, fully integrated production process First Solar developed is beneficial to the overall footprint of the production process, which will be allocated to the electricity produced over the lifetime of the module to enable a fair comparison to other technologies. The energy consumed in this important stage of the lifecycle is sourced from the available grid mix at the production location. So, each kWh used for producing the modules carries a backpack of emissions and resource consumption, which now needs to be added to the environmental profile of the final module. Globalisation of the production of PV requires an analysis of the environmental impact, which takes country-specific production

processes into account. The country electricity mix influences the primary energy needed and carbon dioxide (CO2)-equivalents emitted per kWh produced. The electricity mix used for the production of polysilicon is often different from the country mix, but is also considered confidential in many cases. For the production of polysilicon, several manufacturers use hydropower or Combined Heat & Power (CHP)/ Cogeneration, but exact data are missing. As a result, energy payback time and carbon footprint for equal factories differ based on the electricity mix used. In addition to this difference, due to the production location, the irradiation on the solar panel depends on the installation location.

TIME TO PAY BACK Once the PV module is installed in a PV system and connected to convert sunlight into electricity, it is time to pay back the energy required to produce the module. The meter measures the environmental impact during raw material sourcing and production of the module, along with the Balanceof-System (BOS), which is necessary to complete the installation. In this stage, the meter will run backwards as it measures the immediate benefit of generating renewable energy. The meter, which measures the payback time of First Solar’s PV technology, will reach zero faster than that measuring any other current PV technology when it comes to Energy Payback Time and CO2 Payback. These will be reached well before a year of operation of the system, depending on its location. This obviously gives tremendous benefits for the system’s lifetime, which could go well beyond 30 years. In addition to the environmental benefits, the economic benefits are similar. The First Solar technology has the cheapest manufacturing costs and the levelised cost of electricity are the lowest as compared to all the other current PV technologies. The frameless design of

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First Solar’s modules also minimises the need for cleaning, which helps in further improving the environmental performance of the modules during this phase of their lifecycle.

LAND USE AND BIODIVERSITY An important issue related to the promotion of large-scale PV facilities is the compatibility of PV and agriculture. Several PV mounting solutions are under study to allow agricultural activity at the site of PV plants, and many solar power plant operators in Europe allow shepherds to graze sheep or goats on the same site. French law even requires the ‘dual use’ of ground-mounted solar systems on agricultural land with agricultural activities such as grazing sheep. PV power plants based on CdTe PV modules technology are safe and compatible with agriculture. Combining PV electricity production with agriculture can be very beneficial

for both activities.

cells and semiconductor materials.

CLOSING THE LOOP

TAKING SUSTAINABILITY-MINDED DECISIONS

With more than 79,000 MW of PV installed worldwide at the end of 2011, and assuming approximately 100 tonne/ MW, one day, there will be at least 7.8 million tonne of waste. Recycling not only benefits the environment by reducing the overall volume of waste, but also helps reduce the amount of energy required to gather raw materials, thereby reducing the costs and overall environmental impacts of producing PV modules. Furthermore, voluntary, producer-financed take-back and recycling enhances public support for the PV industry.

AVAILABLE PV RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES If one considers the composition of thin-film PV modules, the vast majority of the material used is glass. Taking other technologies into account, other valuable or rare materials include silicon

A fair assessment of energy production technologies requires a common methodology to assess impacts and benefits of the kWh produced. Lifecycle assessment enables this comparison by basically adding the backpack of emissions, waste, etc. to each kWh produced over the complete lifecycle of the generation technology. Embracing this concept and integrating it into a lifecycle management approach enables First Solar to make conscious, sustainability-minded decisions on the development of the product, as well as voluntarily taking responsibility for the whole lifecycle of the product, and including its eventual collection and recycling. Andreas Wade, Director, Sustainability, First Solar, Inc.

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UNION BUDGET 2012–13

An attempt towards striking

Balanced G owth As the Indian manufacturing sector moves towards attaining the ambitious target of 25% growth rate by 2022, high hopes were pinned on the Union Budget 2012–13. Yet again, this year’s Budget has not been able to strike a chord with one & all. Many term it as pragmatic as well as balanced and realistic, while others are still waiting for that magic wand to steer their growth. However, for the Finance Minister, this Budget was all about balancing growth and containing ﬁscal deﬁcit. Here’s presenting the opinions of who’s who of the manufacturing sector to gauge the future course of action… TEAM SEARCH

We applaud the government for taking such positive steps. The Budget has rightfully laid emphasis on efficient government spending in sectors, like infrastructure, that have a long-term impact on the economy, with a focus on improvements in areas like power. Progressive measures, such as increasing the tax-free bond limit for the power sector, reduction of withholding tax from 20% to 5% and exemption on customs duties for import of thermal fuels for power plants, will go a long way in reducing the financial burden on the sector. This will ultimately benefit both, the suppliers as well as the end consumers. Banmali Agrawala, President & CEO, GE Energy India

The Finance Minister has presented a well thought out Budget. This will pep up the economy, which had slowed down due to some sectoral imbalances. He has paid special attention to the power sector, which needed expeditious expansion. Measures such as `10,000 crore tax-free bonds for the power sector, tax exemption for thermal power companies for two years, extension of the sunset clause, and the facilitates for coal mining with exemption from customs duty on machinery for mining & on imported coal, will speed up the development of new generating capacities ands improve the plant load factor. Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman, RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group & Vice Chairman, CESC Ltd

We welcome the Finance Minister’s recommendations for economic recovery, spurring growth, removing bottlenecks and promoting public private partnerships. The extended tax incentives, the decision to allow ECBs, and reinforcement of intention to introduce DTC and GST in the near future should create a positive investment climate. We also welcome the government’s continued interest in giving a boost to solar energy projects. The waiver for thermal power companies will beneﬁt upcoming projects. The removal of customs duty on imported coal, natural gas, LNG and the incentives for the mining sector will marginally improve coal supply. But it is still a far cry from achieving adequate fuel security. However, other measures including the Fuel Supply Agreements with Coal India Ltd should provide some relief. We expect stronger sustained steps to be taken beyond the Budget, to address the core issues faced by the power sector. Anil Sardana, MD, Tata Power

The Budget consisted of many growth-oriented measures and also made efforts towards fiscal consolidation. In particular, the timely focus on the infrastructure sector is welcome. An area of concern for the industry is the increase in excise duty and service tax from 10% to 12%. At a time when the industry is already facing huge increases in input cost, this will further add to the burden. It is possible that this may not yield the revenue that the Minister is looking for and instead, result in further slowdown in growth while adding to inflationary pressure. CII welcomes the attempt at reversing the fiscal slippage of the current year by introducing amendments to the FRBM Act. Successful fiscal consolidation will be contingent upon widening of the tax base and better targeting of subsidies. The revenue and expenditure targets set for 2012–13 seem realistic and the fiscal deficit of 5.1% of GDP is achievable. However, the borrowing level required to finance this deficit is still high and will keep up the pressure on interest rates. B Muthuraman, President, CII and Vice Chairman, Tata Steel

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The power sector continues to sail on calm waters, as all major provisions for the sector remain unchanged. However, for the first time, the Budget accorded importance to the principles imbibed under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), by allocating resources to the missions created under NAPCC and giving a strong mention to initiatives pertaining to renewable energy. The government’s unwavering support in building a low carbon economy is absolutely commendable. The allowance of ECB for the power sector is most welcome as it addresses the burgeoning energy needs of India. Along with significant improvement in tax-free bonds for infrastructure funding, the reforms pave the way to lower the cost of fund, thereby making projects more viable for investors. Increased liquidity for putting up power projects is much needed and appreciated. Overall, it attempts to balance fiscal consolidation, and, at the same time, counteract the slowdown of our country’s GDP growth. Tulsi Tanti, Chairman, Suzlon Energy Ltd

The National Manufacturing Policy has been announced with the objective of raising (within a decade) the share of the manufacturing sector in GDP to 25% and creating 10 crore jobs. We see this as an advantage for the chemical sector, which has immense growth potential. The peak rate of basic customs duty remains unchanged, but the hike in excise duty and service tax from 10% to 12% would impact the manufacturing sector. The hike in excise duty for the automobile industry to an ad volerm rate of 27% could result in reduction in auto sales. So, it would be imperative for auto manufacturers to look at better technology, higher fuel eﬃciency and various other measures to make it attractive for buyers. The proposal to extend weighted deduction of 200% for R&D expenditure in an inhouse facility for a further period of ﬁve years beyond March 31, 2012 is certainly a welcome step, which would encourage companies to focus more on research and development in the country. Venkatesh Sankaran, Executive Director and CFO, LANXESS India

I think it is a fairly balanced Budget. For the manufacturing sector, there has been some tinkering, but nothing major as such. With the taxes going up on the service and excise fronts, it will leave a minor dampening eﬀect in the short-term. But over a period of time, it will be addressed and absorbed. However, the industry was expecting some policy changes from this Budget; for example, FDI in insurance, retail, airline and so on. These sectors need huge capital investments and today, India needs investments for growth. If India wants to attract foreign investments, the government will have to come up with policy initiatives in this direction. Jagannadham Thunuguntla, Head – Research, SMC Global

The government’s plan to introduce tax reforms for the enactment of the Direct Tax Code Bill is encouraging for us—a foreign corporation with an Indian subsidiary. The move to set up the GST network as a National Information Utility and operationalise it by August 2012 is also favourable for the industry. The Budget has also recognised the role of technology in creating a citizen- centric governance framework, reﬂected in the subsidy provided for Aadhaar tablet-enabled payments for various government schemes in at least 50 districts within the next six months. The ambiguity on treating software as goods (subject to VAT) or as service (and subject to service tax) has not been cleared in the Budget. We were also hopeful of revisions around the Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) on SEZ as last year it saw the investments in SEZs going down. Amendments towards this end would have helped the industry create a conducive environment to attract both local as well as foreign investments. Sanjay Deshmukh, Area Vice President – India Subcontinent, Citrix Systems India Pvt Ltd

I think given the ﬁscal constraints, the Finance Minister has done a good job. He tried his best to balance the Budget by increasing service tax and cutting down on subsidy. Overall, perhaps he could have cut more on the subsidy front, but having said that, he also had to balance high inﬂation, which is denting the common man’s pocket. I think from an investor’s point of view, the government has done well for infrastructure. He has also announced certain measures in loans and debt funds for the power sector, cold storage, and food distribution segments. Investors, however, will be very cautious and would want to see the implementation of the proposed policies at the grassroot level. I think there is a framework, but execution is an issue in India, So, we have to wait and watch. Gautam Bhandari, MD, Morgan Stanley India Services

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At the macro economic level, I think that the Budget is close to realism and still exudes cautious optimism. The Finance Minister has made a candid statement on the ﬁscal situation and clearly articulated directional intent on containing the subsidy. As far as infrastructure is concerned, the eligibility for viability gap funding is extended to a wider set of projects. This will boost infrastructure investment in several areas hitherto non-viable for private sector. The 100% increase for tax-free bonds from `30,000 crore to `60,000 crore is a huge positive, particularly with speciﬁc limit for ports and power sector at `5,000 crore and `10,000 crore respectively. The pioneering initiative of tax-free bonds for power up to `10,000 crore is a strong measure to boost investment- led growth in the power sector. Gautam Adani, Chairman, Adani Group

The 2012 Union Budget is a mixed bag for the energy and resources sector. The government has attempted a balancing act while continuing with tax exemptions and benefits for power projects for another year till 31 March 2013 under section 80IA and providing additional depreciation of 20% in first year, thereby enabling higher recovery of capital cost. The thermal power sector will also benefit from the reduction in customs duty on coal as it will reduce their input cost. In the oil & gas space, direct subsidy in cash compared to bonds is expected to improve the cash and working capital position of oil & gas companies, particularly oil marketing companies, as they bear 24% of the subsidy burden. Besides, customs duty for some equipment used in exploration, production and mining has been brought down to nil, which can reduce the cost of operations. Kalpana Jain, Senior Director, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India

This is a balanced Budget. The Finance Minister could not have come out with a better Budget given the challenges that the government is facing, especially in terms of fiscal deficit. He has made a provision of `60,000 crore for infrastructure. This support will offer a boost to the development of all the sectors in the country. However, given the country’s high fiscal deficit, he had to take the step of increasing the excise duty by 2%. A mere 2% hike will not have a major impact and therefore, should be accepted and absorbed by the industry. Rajkumar Dhoot, President, ASSOCHAM and Member of Parliament

The Union Budget has belied the expectations of the domestic electrical equipment industry, which was hoping for some corrective action from the government to rev up the downward slide of the industry. The slowdown in the power sector and escalating imports of electrical equipment, which led to sharp deceleration in the growth of the domestic electrical equipment industry this ﬁnancial year, have not been addressed. The power transmission and distribution sector has been largely ignored while the generation sector has received some attention. The hike in service tax and excise duty rates will further impact the top line and the bottom line of electrical equipment manufacturers, who are already facing a crunch and working at broadly 65% of their production capacities. Ramesh Chandak, President, IEEMA and MD & CEO, KEC International Ltd

Overall, its a tepid Budget with no big-bang measures that ensure the promised high growth trajectory, which India has been waiting for patiently for the past couple of years. Although it has been promised that the GST will be implemented from August 2012, it should not eventually turn out to be another failed promise as has happened in the past. One good development is the allowing of ECB in segments such as road construction and the target for highways development in FY13. This, coupled with the increase in the tax-free infrastructure bond allocation to `60,000 crore, will deﬁnitely help spur growth in the infrastructure sector. Tushar Mehendale, MD, ElectroMech

We can look at it as a status quo Budget. We were looking for more concrete initiatives that could quickly propel India’s growth and more speciﬁcally, increase the contribution of manufacturing from 16% to 25% of the country’s GDP. We hope that the government makes progress on the implementation of GST and early enactment of DTC to make this a truly favourable Budget. Also, the amendment to section 9 (transfer of shares) is a cause of concern for Eaton and other MNCs doing business in India. Raja Kochar, MD – India, Eaton Corporation

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PRERNA SHARMA

follow safety regulations elcome to rather than following the ‘Factory them out of fear. of the Hence for inculcating Future’, a safety culture within where the an organisation, underlying notion is not focus should be just about imbibing best more on training in in class technology & safety measures and automation solutions, outlining the risks of state-of-the-art not following those equipment and well Aptly described with the phrase ‘walk the talk’, today’s chief measures, rather than laid out processes, it’s executive ofﬁcers have a bigger responsibility in setting golden on imposing the rules also about keeping up rules for safety & security and in ensuring that each & every by implementing a ‘fine’ with the motto of ‘Zero employee of the organisation adheres to this discipline by will culture. Paying a fine Accidents & Injury’ and not by force. In doing so, leaders have to keep in mind that somehow ‘regularises’ and who better than they practice what they preach. Ultimately, the onus is on them non-compliance and a CEO can ‘walk the to drive safety initiatives and become a responsible organisation thus, creates a wrong talk’. Today, working sentiment. in an injury-free job while taking employees along their stride. Giving an in depth shop is no longer a wearing no turnout gear. In addition, perspective on the safety procedures distant dream. It has become a reality, he had not deployed a roof ladder. followed in Indian facilities, Tushar thanks to the growing involvement What message did he send to his Mehendale, MD, ElectroMech, of the senior management in setting firefighters? It should be no surprise informs, “In many companies in India, safety targets and imbibing the most that many of the firefighters at this safety is sadly looked upon as a cost stringent laws to percolate this very scene were not wearing gloves, helmets centre. There is no denying the fact notion to employees working on the and eye protection. This is a prime that adopting safety measures does shop floor. example of a ‘poor safety culture’ and it involve costs. However, many people Going by the industry sentiments, started with the leadership,” he says. tend to overlook the huge long-term it can be gauged that the preconceived benefits associated with a safe working notion of ‘safety must first be environment and a ‘safety first’ culture. implemented at the bottom and work WORLD-CLASS SAFETY LEADERSHIP Hence, they fail to categorise safety its way to the top’ has completely One must remember that inculcating costs as safety investments. A true been transitioned into ‘safety starts a safety culture in an organisation leader will always attribute safety from top’. Workplaces that achieved happens from top to down. If the issues paramount importance, as the highest levels of safety have done top management is committed ultimately, business nowadays is all so by creating a culture that embraces about inculcating safety habits in the about risk management. Effective risk safety and empowers employees to people, only then will those habits get management leads to elimination of maintain a commitment to safety in inculcated. Many a times, it happens a lot of variables that can affect the everything they do. According to Tim that the top management gives only lip successful operations of any business. Holman, Chief, German Township service to safety issues and conveniently Hence, it is in the overall interest of Fire & EMS, Clark County, Ohio, bypass their own rules when there are, the business to have a strong focus on the leaders of the organisation must time or any other constraints. This safety related issues.” promote safety from top to down. The sets a wrong precedence in the minds leaders set the example. The chief of the people within the organisation officers talk about safety and follow and hence, they come to look upon SAFETY LEADERSHIP AT L&T the rules that have been established. “I the safety rules as something, which Who can forget Larsen & Toubro, recently witnessed an assistant chief at are meant to be broken. Herein lies when it comes to displaying safety the scene of a working house fire on another hidden issue. People should leadership? L&T is a classic example the roof, operating a ventilation saw feel within themselves, the need to of practicing what they preach. The

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commitment of the senior management is testimony to the fact that the company takes the minutest of efforts to ensure safety at the workplace. The senior management makes sure that they are present during employee training sessions, so that they can percolate the notion of ‘safety starts at the top’ to its employees. This approach has been working wonders for the company. Since the last few years, the company has managed to ensure zero accidents at the workplace.

UNIQUE INITIATIVES By now, it is clear that the leader plays a critical role in ensuring safety at the workplace. We bring to you some of the best in class practices followed by global majors to substantiate the same: ABB At ABB, achieving a world-class health and safety performance is not only about having good systems, but also strong leadership and personal accountability at every level of the company. This means that safety starts with the leader. The frequency of incidents at ABB has decreased by 60% ever since ABB undertook the OHS initiatives in 2004, which ensured improvements in machinery & safety equipment as well as resulted in clear instructions and procedures being given. But to reach the target of zero injuries at ABB, physical safety measures and processes are only one part of the challenge. ABB is therefore reinforcing its safety leadership concept under a new motto, ‘Safety starts with you’. According to ABB senior officials, personal commitment is crucial to building this kind of a culture: safety is our own responsibility and everybody at ABB—managers, employees and contractors—needs to take leadership. In addition to many business-specific OHS programmes, ABB also has a special safety leadership programme addressing the top management. It underlines the importance of personal engagement and setting a good

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example. Managers have to visibly demonstrate safe behaviour, know and follow the rules, and ensure that their team members do the same. Dow Dow is known for programmes such as the ‘Drive to Zero’ safety initiative, representing an inclusive strategy with detailed execution in all phases of its operations. It also adheres to contractor safety training and commitment—believing everyone working at a Dow facility deserves to go home just as safe as when they arrived. According to Vipul Shah, President, CEO & Chairman, Dow Chemical International Pvt Ltd, Dow’s all Indian sites are Responsible Care Certified—a unique, global, chemical industry standard, which embraces

WAYS TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY CULTURE OF AN ORGANISATION The safety process must touch every person in the organisation; Safety must be a permanent agenda item, discussed at the start of every meeting; Leaders must be held accountable for safety performance; Safety must be the operational fabric of a facility, not a separate function; and Safety must be integral to every business activity. the development and application of sustainable chemistry. It has met the goal of zero process safety incident & motor vehicle accidents reduced by 45% as compared to the previous year. The company’s Chennai Coatings Plant has zero discharge and its PU Systems Plant at Kalwa has bagged the WRAP award in the Zero Effluent Discharge category. All of this was achieved as it was driven from the top and percolated till the last employee in the hierarchy. ElectroMech Employees of material handling

equipment major, ElectroMech, have to adhere to strict safety policies regarding working on the shop floor as well as at sites. Wearing basic personal protection equipment (PPEs) such as hard hats, safety shoes, safety goggles, etc., are mandatory for workers on the shop floor. To this, Mehendale informs, “We conduct regular training sessions for first aid, evacuation, etc. We have a designated safety officer working at our factory, who overlooks various aspects. We have standard safety practices in our offices. Apart from proper evacuation routes marked, we also have smoke detectors in place. A lot of our work gets done on sites and we have a stringent checklist for safety measures that are followed at site. We have daily tool box meetings. People working at heights have been trained in safe procedures to be adopted.” Lanxess LANXESS, a global specialty chemicals company, has been taking various measures to enhance the awareness of safety protocols among employees and increase their alertness towards areas/ situations that may lead to an incident in future. As part of the initiative, the company has been organising ‘Safety Week’ at each of its facility. Highlighting the importance of the same, Dr Joerg Strassburger, MD and Country Representative, LANXESS India, avows that recently, in Nagda, it started off with the distribution of safety badges to all employees, and an inauguration programme wherein they took an oath for being responsible for maintaining health & safety in the organisation. At their Jhagadia plant, several interactive programmes were conducted. This included a safety quiz for employees to gauge their levels of awareness, essay competition, the ‘Safety Man of the Year’ (selection based on an individual’s contribution towards safety), etc. Here, two interesting concepts were introduced in this year’s celebration. One was identifying ‘What went wrong’ by picking up specific cases in point and

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suggesting how such occurrences could be prevented in future. The other was asking employees to submit cases of ‘near miss accidents’ at the site that were observed throughout the year. These activities were aimed at employees’ own initiative of recognising potential causes of accidents and adopting measures for minimising them. All of this has become possible with a strong commitment from the senior management. Strassburger informs, “All manufacturing sites of LANXESS in India have to mandatorily comply with the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) policy, which mentions safety as one of the parameters that is accorded the same priority as commercial efficiency. Uniformly high standards for planning, constructing and operating facilities are applied to ensure the maximum possible process and plant safety. A comprehensive safety management system (SMS) sets out regulations, governing all safety-relevant processes

at production plants. Regular checks and intensive staff education and training programmes ensure that the SMS is implemented consistently and accidents are prevented.”

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT To be successful, organisations should create career paths that transform employees into safety leaders by ensuring that everyone is highly trained and motivated, not just to meet but to exceed expectations. The focus should be on developing a culture that supports the belief that every employee can create and maintain an illness & injury-free workplace. As a result, workers will feel ownership of the safety process and there would be a shift from an independent to an interdependent work culture. According to Mehendale, unfortunately, using safety measures and safety equipment is considered a sign of being ‘non-macho’ by many workers. Such an outlook is

unfortunate, but sadly dictates the actions of people on the shop floor. Hence, it becomes important to explain to the people that the ‘macho’ thing to do is to adapt safety measures and return safe & sound every day to their homes. As the ABB senior management explains, “We should also not forget that excellence in safety is not just about saving lives; in the end, it also has positive impact on business performance, productivity and cost. Strong safety performance allows ABB to get better insurance rates for its projects, and makes risk reviews more accurate. And, many ABB customers include safety performance in their supplier evaluations.” In the end, the culture of safety starts with an organisation’s leadership. Once this culture is established, safety becomes a way of life because it is being lived out by the firefighters each and every day. prerna.sharma@infomedia18.in

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Ways to make your

10 Workplace mishap-free Ensuring proper safety and security of employees is of prime concern for most organisations. While the government has various Acts and legislations to ensure that the same is in place, its proper implementation at various workplaces is a must. Doing so will not only make the workplace mishap-free, but will also ultimately ensure overall growth of the organisation. SUPRITA ANUPAM

afety of employees at the workplace has been a major concern for the industry for a long time. However, for norms pertaining to safety and security to be effective, employees need to be aware of them. Here are some ways to maintain the effectiveness of the prevailing safety & security management...

IDENTIFYING AREAS, WHICH NEED SPECIAL ATTENTION

Special zones within plants from security point of view need special attention irrespective of whether they meet or do not meet the required ergonomic design, the standards defined as per the Government of India or various state Acts. Safety and security managers & engineers should be present to measure the standards at the ground level.

TRAINING AND EDUCATION

There should be a safety & security cell within the industry, which would train and educate employees. Attending the training-cum-seminars should be made mandatory.

SAFETY AUDIT

Safety programmes as ongoing activities must be practiced on a day-to-day basis. The safety auditor must take care of all these activities and ensure that everybody maintains the routine. This will change the attitude of employees towards unsafe acts and conditions.

DEVELOP SAFETY FLOWCHARTS

There are different flowcharts, such as traditional flowchart and technical flowchart, which are developed to ensure safety and security. While the technical flowchart today is robust enough to avoid even a minor accident, there is still a need to develop a flowchart, which would avert any mishaps.

SOFTWARE SUPPORT TO MEASURE THE SAFETY & SECURITY STANDARDS

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of generating much accurate data if the right inputs are provided. The right inputs, however, can be collected during safety audits. Additionally, such data may further be used to enhance safety & security measures across the plant.

CCTV & AUTO OPTICAL SENSOR MONITORING

EFFECTIVE SAFETY REPORTING

INVESTIGATION OF SAFETY OCCURRENCES

INCENTIVE MECHANISM

Sometimes, employees may forget to carry personal safety equipment. In such a situation, an auto remote sensing software will generate a flag or bug to warn the management team.

This is based on the fact that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;one cannot apply what one cannot measureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Effective safety reporting stands for effective working of the above procedures, like effective and continuous monitoring and effective software support. The more effectively you collect the data, the more effectively you can apply it for future safety planning.

Even after developing a robust flowchart and implementing it practically if there is a mishap, then there should be an inquiry on why the incident took place rather than who was responsible for it.

Different types of incentive schemes can be initiated in order to promote safety and security at the workplace. But one must keep in mind that incentives are not the real mechanism to ensure safety and security; they are merely supportive mechanisms to increase awareness among employees.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF THE OVERALL LEVEL OF SAFETY

Managing safety is not a one-day target. It is an ongoing activity that can be successful only through continuous improvement. suprita.anupam@infomedia18.in

NEW LAUNCHES This section gives information about products, equipment and services available in the market. If you know what you want... refer to Product Index on Page 170 to find it quickly

LINEAR POTENTIOMETER

he Unilin–WT22 is push rod type linear potentiometer having both side rod end bearing and one meter Teflon lead wires with silicon rubber sleeve for reliable and flexible connection. It is available in different stroke lengths from 50 mm to 300 mm. Th is model is specially developed for the injection molding machine application. However it is also suited for general precision applications. The sensors use a long-life (>2 million cycles) with conductive plastic resistance element having linearity up to ±0.1 per cent and very low noise in output.

Uni-Automation (India) Pvt Ltd Pune - Maharashtra Tel: 020-24420890, Mob: 09225573521 Email: sales@uniautomation.com Website: www.uniautomation.com

FACE MILLING SYSTEM

he Ceratizit MaxiMill 273 face milling system comes with 16 edged insert OAKU 060508 that has been upgraded. Every insert has an integrated MasterFinish edge to increase the surface quality achieved. With this MasterFinish edge on the OAKU customers can generate surface qualities of Ra 1.8 to Ra 2.5 depending on the applied cutting parameters. The MasterFinish cutting edge allows higher feed rates and guarantees good workpiece surfaces. Maximum feed rate is 2 mm/rev. For even higher surface requirements the newly developed a MasterFinish insert is combined with the standard OAKU insert in one cutter. Achievable surface quality is Ra 1.2 and better, depending on the

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applied cutting parameters. The XAHT MasterFinish insert has two usable cutting edges.

Ceratizit India Pvt Ltd Kolkata - West Bengal Tel: 033-24940581 Email: info.india@ceratizit.com Website: www.ceratizit.com

DIGITAL PRESSURE SENSORS

he ﬂuid type PSAN series digital pressure sensor, realising small size and 1/2,000 high resolution is newly introduced to cover more diverse user applications, not only to cover gas pressure but ﬂuid pressure environments, as well. It enables to provide various functions including auto shift function that makes stable output possible regardless of initial pressure change. Furthermore, it is high performance pressure sensor realising maximum 2.5 ms high-speed response, 2 independent output function and normal open/normal close output selection function. The connector type digital pressure sensors are used for checking pressure of washing lines.

Autonics Automation India Pvt Ltd Navi Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-27814305, Mob: 09322902192 Email: india@autonics.com Website: www.autonic.in

VEHICLE SECURITY AND TRACKING DEVICE

cop is a GSM-based vehicle security and tracking device. At the core of GSM-based tracking solution is a proprietary hardware device that has components, like power adapter, antenna, central processing unit, device software. The

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device is ďŹ tted in each of the mobile assets to be tracked and it contains a GSM communication engine that stays in synchronised contact with the GSM network, via SIM. The central processing unit in the device runs on custom software that communicates with the GSM network and gets location information from the nearest GSM tower. Th is information translates into a user-readable format and sends an SMS using the GSM network to a mobile phone.

iTrans Technologies Pvt Ltd Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-9742497, Mob: 09742497424 Email: alok@aimhighindia.com Website: www.tcop.in

SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN

he safety light curtain is an opto-electronic device in the form of invisible wall, which detects any unintentional movement across it and gives signal to be used for activation of protective circuits. Th is curtain is mainly used for safety of persons in machinery, which has potential to cause harm. The safety light curtain is used as an alternative or

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addition to mechanical safety system and other form of traditional machine guards. It is placed between an operator and the machine so that if the operator puts any part of his body into the machine unintentionally, then some of the optical beams get interrupted and the receiver generates trigger signal for the controller section to stop the machine.

Katlax Enterprises Pvt Ltd Gandhinagar - Gujarat Tel: 02764-286784 Email: info@katlax.com Website: www.katlax.com

GEARS/GEAR COMPONENTS AND ASSEMBLIES

wide range of highprecision gears, gear components and gear assemblies, both standard and custom-built is available. The manufacturing range includes: spiral bevel gear sets: up to dia 457 mm and module 12.7, hobbed gear: dia 500 mm x 8 m, hardened and proďŹ le ground spur and helical gears: dia 330 mm x 5 m, internal gears: dia 152 mm x 3 m, and custom built/non-

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standard gears and gear assemblies. Salient features include intelligent design, superior raw materials and very high degree of process discipline and lazor sharp quality assurance measures. Applications are in machine tools, railways, textiles, automation, automotive, engineering, pumps, compressors, printing machines, etc.

Eppinger Tooling Asia Pvt Ltd Coimbatore - Tamil Nadu Tel: 0425-304000, Mob: 08870013053 Email: eppinger@dataone.in

RACK AND PINION

he TCG Runner non-backlash rack and pinion have distinct advantage of non-backlash, high-precision, low noise, less vibration, low dust generation, extended length and smooth running. The trochoidal proďŹ led tooth enables to make a plurality of mutual teeth mesh at one time. The teeth always mesh via two or three portions and eliminate backlash when rotated in one or another direction. Rollers smoothly mesh with the

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optimised trochoidal tooth surface so as to avoid rattling noise, tooth striking noise and rotating noise being induced together with least amount of vibration. Applications are in gantry loader, robot transfer in cleanroom, transfer equipment, plurality of heads, robotic run at long stroke, etc.

Rotolinear Systems Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-23572855, Mob: 09845196751 Email: rotolinearindia@vsnl.net Website: www.rotolinearindia.com

PRECISION BEARINGS

he super precision bearing is used for machine tools spindle. Machine tool application require superb performance in terms of running, rigidity, stability, noise level, speed and temperature stability. Running accuracy class P4 and angular contact ball bearing with phenolic cage. The high-precision angular contact bearings, double row cylindrical roller bearings and axial ball bearings are designed to satisfy these demanding requirements by machine tools. Angular contact ball bearings come in series of metric 71800, 71900, 7000, 7200 and 7300; and double row cylindrical roller ball bearings come in series of metric NN 3000 and NNU 4900.

Austin Engineering Company Ltd Jabalpur - Gujarat Tel: 02873-252223 Email: sales@aecbearings.com Website: www.aec-bearings.com

PLATE MOULDING MACHINE

he DISA MATCH 20/24 horizontal ďŹ&#x201A; askless match plate moulding machine is designed and manufactured to deliver high capacity of 160 un-cored mould/hour. It is more precise with maximum machine related mismatch guarantee of 0.15 mm. The automatic core setter (CSE) ensures repeatable and automatic core setting. Quick match plate changer (QMC) enables easy and fast pattern change.

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public sector undertakings. The air breathing apparatus are available in 30 minutes and 45 minutes duration cylinders.

odel CR2 is the allapplication barcode reader. Whether one is reading smaller, high density 2D barcodes or larger low density linear codes, the CR2 outperforms all other scanning devices. Th is barcode reader incorporates a unique dual path optical system, a 1.3 million pixel CMOS sensor and a 400 MHz processor. It features both a beep and vibrate mode, multi-function LED indicators, two top control keys and one handle (optional) control key. The barcode reader scans data-matrix, QR code, PDF-417, Aztec code, RSS composite and many more 2D barcode symbologies as well as all linear barcodes. Standard USB interface provides plug-&-play USB HID (keyboard) input for Windows 98, Me, 2000 and XP.

3S Industries Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-28213755 Email: parsik@vsnl.com Website: www.3sindustries.com

FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

ala-Wa CO2 flooding fi re extinguishing system and components are engineered, designed, manufactured and procured to meet NFPA-12 / IS15528:2004 standards. Independent CO2 cylinder banks are considered for this offer to protect specified area as per specifications. High pressure CO2 systems consist of 68 litres W/C seamless CO2 cylinder to fi ll 45 kg CO2 gas, master and slave CO2 cylinder valves, discharge and actuation hoses, CO2 frame assembly with manifold, CO2 discharge nozzles, fi re alarm-cum-gas discharge panel, manual gas discharge station, electronic hooter with fl ashing lamp, discharge warning display board. Cylinder banks consist of required nos of 45 kg gas capacity CO2 cylinders.

Agni Controls Chennai - Tamil Nadu Tel: 044-24812420 Email: marketing@agnicontrols.com Website: www.balafire.com

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he air breathing apparatus are used for working in smoke and gaseous contamination of any degree or oxygen deﬁcient areas. These are widely used by various private and

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Agni Suraksha Marketing Services Delhi Tel: 011-22775919, Mob: 09811117522 Email: agnisuraksha@endfireindia.com Website: www.endfireindia.com

SECURITY FENCE ENERGISER

hree lines of defence for protection of properties are offered. An actual demarcation line identifying the boundaries, in which no further access is permitted. The highly visual nature of these solar power fences and if necessary, the persuasion of short sharp shocks are sufficient in deterring casual would be intruders. Alarm monitoring devices offer total gate and perimeter protection. Alarm options, such as sirens, floodlights, etc, to ward off, or silent alarms to allow the user to successfully apprehend the intruder. The solar based security power fences are not only an alternative to the other perimeter controllers, such as compound wall, barbed wire fence, chain linked mesh, etc, but is in incomparable in features it provides.

Alliance Solar Power Fences (P) Ltd Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh Tel: 040-55610622 Email: alliane_powerfence@hotmail.com Website: www.controlwell.com

PORTABLE TOOLROOM

he portable toolroom is oﬀered as per needs of the organisations. Mobility advantage can shift the toolroom to the required shutdown area. All necessary spares and accessories are safely stored for easy retrieval at the time of breakdowns. Instant availability at the plant area saves time and labour, and help, in quick functioning of the plant. The toolroom is provided with heavy doors and toughened glass windows for safety and portability needs. Drawers, racks, storage units, pullouts, airline, AC/DC power supply, shot blasted to prevent corrosion at sensitive locations. Heavy ﬂooring is provided to withstand heavy job handling required at the plant area.

Windoors India Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-28518413 Email: dodias@windoors-india.com Website: www.windoors-india.com

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FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL

ulti-protocol intelligent fi re alarm control panel (model ZX1e) is designed and constructed around proven and reliable microprocessor technology. Th is simple approach has produced a modular, scaleable fi re alarm platform suitable for protecting all types of premises. The fi re alarm control panel supports a total of five industry-leading protocols, allowing fi re detection devices to be independently selected based on performance or aesthetic appeal. The ZX series control panel seamlessly integrates with Apollo (Xplorer, XP95 and Discovery), Hochiki ESP, Nittan, Morley-IAS and system sensor detection device protocols.

Security Vision Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-24322727 Email: shashank@securityvision.com Website: www.securityvision.com

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wide range of industrial sector security fences is designed using high quality raw material. These security fences are basically designed for zone wise intrusion identiﬁcation,

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which are equipped with 24 hours monitoring with CCTV cameras recording with the attempt of intrusion events. These systems are widely demanded in institutes, stock yards, airports and production units. The range of alliance security systems provides 100 per cent protection against theft, pilferage, arson and sabotage. These systems are designed to suit individual security requirements, and can also be integrated with other security devices like CCTVs, sirens and ﬂoodlights. The system can delay and control all sorts of unauthorised intrusions eﬀectively.

Alliance Security Systems Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh Tel: 040-23404535, Mob: 09848124717 Email: alliance_powerfence@hotmail.com Website: www.controlwell.com

DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER

his surveillance product called digital video recorder (DVR) enables to develop integrated intelligent video surveillance systems for security remote monitoring and remote supervision. Audio/video doorphones, remote locks, metal

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detectors are the products in security systems, which give optimum services to customers. Currency counting machines are oﬀered for bundles & loose currency, along with paper shredders and fake note detectors. The paper shredders are security products, which gives document security for businessmen & traders. Also available are CCTV, security systems, inverters, EPABX, UPS systems; and home appliances, like steam cooker, water heater & handy washing machines.

Cannon Electronic Systems Kolkata - West Bengal Tel: 033-23700943, Mob: 09831016460 Email: info@cannonsecurity.co.in Website: www.cannonsecurity.co.in

LED DESTINATION SIGNS

he LED destination signs are used for public transit. There are no limits to the readability of LEDs both from the side and from the bottom. The bus front signs are readable as it gets closer to the stop and the side sign is readable when people are getting on the bus. Readability is optimised, thanks to the increase of contrast, due to the reduction of the reﬂected light. Bus destination signs are readable in all light conditions. The auto-adjustment of the LED brightness, based on the levels of the surrounding ambient light environment, guarantees power consumption reduction while maintaining the readability of information at optimal contrast levels.

B R Electronics Chennai - Tamil Nadu Tel: 044-22456925 Email: brim@brimdisplays.com Website: www.brimdisplays.com

AXIAL FANS

hese axial fans are available in various types. The characteristics of the fans are to distribute air over a large area with high air volumes and relatively low static pressures. These fans feature very low profi les with integrated single phase or 3-phase external rotor motors. S-range axial fans have sickle-shaped, individual blades. The axial fans are designed to reach good efficiencies even with short orifice housings or simple wall openings. Accessories include basket guard grilles, terminal boxes and wall rings. The axial fans size ranges from 200 mm to 450 mm with air volume

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ranging from 400 m³/h to 6500 m³/h.

EBM Nadi International Pvt Ltd Chennai - Tamil Nadu Tel: 044-26720103 Email: sales@ebmnadi.com Website: www.ebmnadi.com

AUTOMATIC DOOR SYSTEMS

hese systems open up an almost unlimited range of door design options. The automatic swing doors are characterised by a simple assembly process and can also be retroﬁtted. These systems are modern, spacesaving and elegant. The systems combine architectural beauty with functionality. Actuation devices are used to control and safeguard the automatic door systems.

GEZE India Pvt Ltd Chennai - Tamil Nadu Tel: 044-30616900, Mob: 09884495610 Email: office-india@geze.com Website: www.geze.in

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XLPE CABLES

he HT XLPE cables are available up to 33 kV (earthed system). Conductors made from EC grade aluminium wires are stranded together and compacted. All sizes of conductors of single or three core cables for HT cable are circular compacted. Conductor construction and testing comply with IS:8130-1984 as amended up to date & IEC:60228. Cables with copper conductor are also manufactured. Conductor screening is provided for all cables above 3.3 kV grade in the form of an extruded layer of semi conducting extrusion or semi conducting tape over the conductor. High quality XLPE unﬁ lled insulating compound of natural colour is used for insulation.

organiser system is designed to eliminate stress and manage cable and cords in a neat and well-organised manner. The system comprises of 6 carefully designed components through which any one can organise the mess by bunching, holding, ﬁ xing, identifying and running cords on the desired direction.

Novoflex Marketing Pvt Ltd Kolkata - West Bengal Tel: 033-22260513, Mob: 09903163634 Email: sales@novoflex.co.in Website: www.novoflexgroup.com

COMMUNICATION AND AUTO CABLES

Gemscab Industries Ltd Delhi Tel: 011-42151572 Email: gemscab@vsnl.com Website: www.gemscab.com

SUBMERSIBLE PUMP CABLES

hese submersible pump cables are specialised products used for submersible pumps in deep wells. The area of installation is physically restrictive and the environment is very hostile. Avocab cables are designed and manufactured keeping in mind these factors to achieve the highest possible degree of reliability.

Chandresh Cables Ltd Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-25623055-57, Mob: 9825006100 Email: info@avocab.com Website: www.avocab.com

hese are cables for automotive wiring harness, ignition cables and battery cables that cover various sizes and insulation materials for extreme temperature severities and environmental condition. Specially developed communication and coaxial cables are also available to suit the individual requirement of the customers. Applications are in equipment like low loss equipments, antenna cables, etc.

CABLE ORGANISER SYSTEM

he Cord Organix cable organiser system is designed to address the growing complexity of power, data and audio/video cables. Th is cable organiser system provides organised solution to the tangle of cables hanging behind every computer, LAN, audio/ video equipment, telephone system, etc. The system is equally useful for organising cables and cords of test and measuring equipment in quality control department in factories. Th is easy-to-use cord

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Paras Wires (P) Ltd Bangalore - Karnataka Tel: 080-28437205, Mob: 09845017044 Email: parasw@vsnl.net

CABLE TESTING VAN

he cable testing van is equipped with all instrumentation needed to locate faults on CU and optical fibre cables efficiently and precisely. Any measurement needed for inspection, evaluation, acceptance tests and fault location on CU and optical fibre cable can be performed. Th is van is used for inspection and evaluation tests on CU cables, fault location of interruptions and lowresistive leakages with reflectometer, location of high-resistive cable faults with cable measuring bridges, location of cable sheath faults, cable search, cable identification, topographical surveying, searching for markets, location of sleeves and loading coil pots, fault location and attenuation tests with an optical backscattering device, etc.

PCI Ltd New Delhi Tel: 011-41888888 Email: pci@prime-pci.com Website: www.primegroupindia.com

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CABLES

hese cables are offered in a wide range for instrumentation, signal and control. The cables are made using various conductor materials, like bare, tinned, nickel plated copper and alloys for thermocouple extension. These cables are screened with braiding/Al-Mylar tape to avoid interference from adjacent magnetic/electrostatic noises. Also offered are insulations with special features of FRLs properties up to 1100 V grade, PTFE, silicon rubber and fibreglass insulation.

Thermopads Pvt Ltd Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh Tel: 040-23350577 Email: info@thermopads.com Website: www.thermopads.com

PVC INSULATED CABLES

he PVC insulated cables are widely used for industrial applications. These cables are immune to moisture and are tough but ﬂexible. The cables are easy to handle and install. Regular PVC cables manufactured by the company are rated up to

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and including 1100 V and are manufactured according to IS:1554part-I-1988 or IS:694-1990. LT cables are manufactured according to other standard or to customer’s specifications. Unless otherwise specified, PVC cables are manufactured using normal grade of PVC suitable for continuous operating temperature of 70°C. However, when asked for special grade of PVC cables, such as heat resistant cables suitable for continuous operating temperature of 85°C or FRLs cables are also supplied as per customers’ specific requirements.

Finecab Wires & Cables Pvt Ltd Secunderabad - Andhra Pradesh Tel: 040-27816588 Email: finecab@rediffmail.com

RUBBER CABLES

he rubber cables are available in a wide range. These cables are used as heavyduty pliable armoured trailing cables for opencast and underground mines up to and including 11 kV. Cables are also used as cables for portable drills and jumbo drills, colliery lighting, for heavy-duty earth moving machinery, for transportation and material handling machines, stacker, reclaimer, etc.

Crest Cables Ltd Secunderabad - Andhra Pradesh Tel: 040-27538814 Email: crest@hd2.vsnl.net.in

PVC CABLES

complete range of new generation, low-cost and high quality LT PVC cables for voltage grade up to and including 1100 V with ISI mark (IS:694 and IS:1554 part I) is oﬀered. These cables are thoroughly tested at all stages of manufacturing. The cables are available both in copper/aluminium conductors, with solid/stranded, circular/

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shaped conductors. The range of products include polywrap winding wire and three core fl at cables, specially suitable for submersible pumps, single and multi-core flexible cables for fi xed installations, power and control cables, armoured and unarmoured type, house wiring cables and wires, fl ame retardant and low smoke electric wires, signaling cables, automobile and battery cables and other special custom made cables.

Furcon Engineers Corporation Jaipur - Rajasthan Tel: 0141-2330411 Email: furconcables@yahoo.co.in

WIRES AND CABLES

wide range of wires and cables is offered for sensitive and critical applications. Soft and flexible wires come in 0.50, 1.0 and 1.5 sqmm conductor sizes offering current rating up to 15 A in industry standard OD of 3.50 mm and in specially formulated fl ameretardant ROHS PVC. The inner conductor is made out of pure electrolytic highly annealed copper wires, which is drawn, very fi ne and bunched and stranded with close pitch to realise an exceptional flexibility and flex life. The wires are used where flexibility is a major requirement, like in robotics, solar panels, instruments, multimeters, etc.

Allied Cables New Delhi Tel: 011-26311279 Email: alcai.com@gmail.com

POWER AND CONTROL CABLES

hese power and control cables include aluminium/copper conductors, armoured/ unarmoured cables, etc. The cables consist of carbon and hydrogen compounds, which essentially contain low-density polyethylene molecules in the form of long ﬂexible chains. Crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) is a thermosetting compound. It softens at the crytahne melting point of polyethylene (85°C to 115°C) and assumes an elastic rubber like consistency, a property that it retains

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during further rise of temperature until it becomes carbonised without melting at 250°C to 300°C. All these strengthen the LTXLPE cables against stress cracking and give them a greater resistance to ﬁ ght ageing in hot air.

Empire Cable Industries Pvt Ltd Delhi Tel: 011-23867957 Email: sales@empirecables.com Website: www.empirecables.com

HT CABLES

hese HT cables are available as per BIS, BS, IEC or any other international speciﬁcations. The cables come in 3.3 kV to 33 kV grades. These are also available in single and 3 cores. Cross section area ranges from 35 sqmm to 1000 sqmm. Conductors are either aluminium or copper. Insulation is XLPE. Armours are of aluminum or

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galvanised steel. Sheathing is HRPVC, FRLS, LSZH, etc.

Ravin Cables Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-30816666, Mob: 09323947470 Email: isdsales@primecab.com Website: www.primecab.com

HEATING CABLE

he model H3 heating cable is used for industries and hazardous areas. Th is heating cable is also used for maintaining temperatures in pipelines, so as to keep fluids in flow state. It is ideal for process heating requirements in oil and gas, petrochemical, power, chemicals and fertilisers, metallurgical, cement, pharma, food and edible oil industries. Each length of the heating cable requires termination kits with cold lead for power connection. Features include meet all test requirements of EN50014 and EN50019, carry ATEX certification for use in hazardous area applications, provided with metallic braid to make them mechanically strong and withstand hostile conditions, generates the same rated heat output all along their length, and can be used for heat up to 150°C and withstand temperature of 260°C.

Thermosystems Pvt Ltd Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh Tel: 040-23350577 Email: info@thermopads.com Website: www.thermosystems.co.in

DUAL SCREENED CABLES

wide range of shielded screened cables designed for control, power, data and instrument circuits is offered. Standard cable constructions are often insufficient for effective installation in many situations. When a particular installation is prone to EMI/RFI/ESI interference from either internal or external sources, some form of shielding in the cable is necessary. Only an aluminium foil or a tinned copper braid shield on its own may not be effective, enough to eliminate or reduce the interference problems in a cable. Hence the need for DataDShield cables, wherein both an aluminium foil having 100 per cent coverage in conjunction with a tinned copper braid shield is provided.

Sushil Cables Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022 26852239, Mob: 09819312887 Email: sushilcables@vsnl.net Website: www.sushilcables.com

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HEAVY-DUTY CABLES

hese are LT XLPE/PVC insulated power control and instrumentation cables. The XLPE insulated heavy-duty power cables are oﬀered in 1.1 KV. Crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) is a thermosetting material obtained by forming cross linkages in polyethylene molecules. Technical advantages include higher current rating, higher short circuit rating (approximately 1.2 times than PVC), higher insulation resistance (1000 times more than PVC insulating cables), higher resistance to moisture (1000 times more than PVC), better resistance to surge currents, have better resistance to most chemicals, oils and acids, low dielectric losses, better resistance to chemicals and corrosive gases, comparatively higher cable operating temperature 90°C and short circuit temperature 250°C smaller bending radius longer service life.

Insucon Cables & Conductors Pvt Ltd Jaipur - Rajasthan Tel: 0141-2240557 Email: info@insuconcables.com Website: www.insuconcables.com

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CYLINDRICAL ROLLER BEARINGS

hese combined cylindrical roller bearings are used for all those applications where self holders up systems for axial loads are provided, like retractable lift trucks. The main stud, on which these bearings are mounted, is made of high strength steel with good welding properties. Radial bearings oﬀered are long-life lubricated with water repellant.

Spares & Components Co Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-28831051 Email: sudhir@spco.in

ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC GRAB BUCKET

wide range of equipment and components are offered to fit lifting plants, according to the requirements. The range includes bridge cranes, gantry cranes, lattice jib cranes, etc. Various types are available, such as 7000, 1.7100, 1.7200, 1.7300 range, suitable to feed small incinerators for municipal waste and to handle assimilated materials, for eg, industrial waste, packing waste, wood waste, having specific weight up to 0.7 T/mc. The K-6500 range is suitable to feed big incinerators for municipal waste and to handle assimilated materials.

Eddycranes Engineers Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-23522710 Email: eddycranes@vsnl.com Website: www.eddycranes.com

FORGED/TURNED PROCESSED FASTENERS

hese forged and turned processed fasteners are oﬀered as per drawings or samples. The range includes A-25, A-42, traub job, centreless grinding, thread rotting job, taping job, knurled bush, hollow pins, partly knurled pins, partly knurled bush, small thickness lock nuts, captive screws, pointed screws, machine turning jobs. Materials of construction are MS EN-1A, EN8, 6.6, 8.8 grades, EN-19, 10.9 grades or 10 K, EN-24, 12.9 grade, brass, SS-304/316, etc. Applications are in machine tools,

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light and heavy industries, automobile, textile, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronics and other service industries.

ABC Industrial Fasteners Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-2847 0806 Email: abc@precibolts.com Website: www.precibolts.com

GAS SAVER

he new gas saver promises to conserve energy and economies’ on costs. Th is product is approved by the government and has achieved the European standard CE. The gas saver improves thermal eﬃciency of the gas and oﬀers up to 25 per cent gas saving. Th is device is suitable for domestic, commercial and industrial use. Compatible gases include hydrocarbons, LPG and CNG. The SVI gas saver has undergone thorough scrutiny at a government laboratory by National Small Industries Corporation Ltd (NSIC) in India, ONGC approved Italab and at the Gas Appliances Research and Development in Taiwan.

S Vagadia Innovatives Dist Rajkot - Gujarat Tel: +91-2827-254148, Mob: 09925125625 Email: info@svinnovatives.com

SURFACE GRINDING MACHINE

wide range of precision hydraulic and manual surface grinding machine is offered. The design makes easy movement of reciprocation table provided with V and fl at guideway lining with Turcite–B for easy movement and hand scraped to fi ne tolerance. The manual surface grinding machine has working surface with manual oil dip of 225 mm x 450 mm / 300 mm x 6oo mm and also hydraulic. Wheel head spindle is hardened and ground, runs on precision angular contact bearings with imported greece and driven by fl ange mounted motor through flexible couplings. Wheel head micro feed is 0.002 mm.

Atul Machine Tools Rajkot - Gujarat Tel: 0281-6542034 Email: info@atulmachine.com Website: www.atulmachine.com

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SLOTTED MACHINE SCREWS

lotted-type machine screws with cold forged and hot forged processes, round head, cheased head, CSK head, Philistar head and fl angedtype are offered. These are made as per IS, BS, JIS, ISO, GOST and DIN standards or as per customer’s drawings and samples. Th reads can be standard/coarse/fi ne pitch mm size, BSW, BSF, BA, etc. Applications are in machine tools, light and heavy engineering industries, textiles, electrical and electronics, hydraulic, pneumatic, pumps, valves, bus body manufacturing, TVs, videos, fans, photocopiers, telefax machines, home appliances, washing machines, refrigeration, air-conditioners and other service industries.

Zenith Industrial Products Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-28470806 Email: zenith@zip-india.com Website: www.zip-india.com

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ARC WELDING TRANSFORMER

sewerage water application and also followed by design standard AWWA-M45. The pipes are tested by efficient testing methods followed by specific standards. GRP pipes are technically advanced for all sewer application with continued benefits.

he model SH30 arc welding transformer is very eﬀective for speedy production, structural work, machine building and fabrications, ﬁ lling jobs, worn-out machine parts repair and in arc cutting jobs. Design features include: modern look, novel design concept; epoxy power coated body for long life and coil varnishing by vacuum pressurized impregnating varnishing system. Nominal current output is 300 A, primary voltage ranges from 380 to 415, frequency is 50 Hz, maximum continuous hand welding current at 60 per cent, and duty cycle is 300 A, etc.

Canary Electricals Ltd Morbi - Gujarat Tel: 02822-250431 Email: info@vulcanwelding.com Website: www.vulcanwelding.com

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hese are manufactured by ﬁ lament winding process with eﬃcient engineering techniques. Standards followed are IS:12709-1994 for potable water application, IS:14402

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EPP Composites Pvt Ltd Rajkot - Gujarat Tel: 02827-287059 Email: marketing@epp.co.in Website: www.atikagroup.com

PLASTIC PACKING BOXES

hese plastic boxes for cutting tools are used for industrial packaging. These are also used for packing carbide tools, end mills, reamers, tips, insert, tap set, tool holder, etc. Also oﬀered are foam, stickers, screen printing, emboss and

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designing of logo of company on the boxes.

Om Manufacturer Dist Rajkot - Gujarat Tel: +91-0281-2384444, Mob: 09978500100 Email: ommanufacturers@gmail.com

SPRING CLAMP TERMINAL BLOCK

n entire range of screwless spring clamp terminal blocks is oďŹ&#x20AC;ered. Th is range of terminal blocks provides functionalities, like feedthrough, multiple I/O, grounding and fuse. Connections can be made using these terminal blocks by simply stripping the insulation of the wire and inserting it into the terminal. The wire is held against the current carrying tin plated copper current bar by a pre-stressed stainless steel spring clamp ensuring an oxidation-free, low-contact resistance, gas-tight connection.

Connectwell Industries Pvt Ltd Thane - Maharashtra Tel: 0251-2870766 Email: connect@connectwell.com Website: www.connectwell.com

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INDEXABLE CENTER DRILL

ine9’s i-center indexable center drill has new replaceable superhardened chip with high pressure coolant supply through center drill that enables high-eﬃciency, shortens setup and center drilling time and increases tool life which reduces tooling cost. The tool holder is suitable for both stationary and rotating tools for VMC and turning centers.

IEEC highly eﬃciently ozone extractor which can not only remove ozone but also helps develop a negative pressure on the treating electrodes in order to keep them cool during operation. The system is available in a variety of conﬁ gurations to cater to varying applications and requirements.

Stitch Overseas Pvt Ltd Gurgaon - Haryana Tel: 0124-4755400, Mob: 09313361202 Email: stitch@vsnl.com Website: www.stitchtools.com

PBJ Industrial Electronics Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-28682283 Email: info@ieecpbj.com Website: www.ieecpbj.com

CORONA TREATMENT SYSTEM

he corona treatment system for narrow web and label printing application is specially designed for easy push-pull of ceramic electrode cartridges. The slim design compliments the compact printing presses of today’s generation thereby enabling easy installation and operator friendliness. With its unique ultra-high efficiency ridge profi le ceramic electrodes, the corona treatment system effectively treats conductive as well onconductive substrates at high speeds. Th is system is supplied with

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SELF-OPENING DIE HEADS

aco self-opening die-heads (model SDH and SDG) are thread cutting tools of a single design to achieve mass production with a uniform and high accuracy. These die heads are suitable for cutting both right and left-hand threads. Model SDH die head is

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suitable for taking coventry chasers, while model SDG die head is suitable to taking geometric style-D chasers, having threading capacity from 2 mm to 30 mm in diﬀerent sizes. These die heads are used on automatic and semi-automatic lathe machines, turrets, capstans and screw machines.

Tools & Appliances Corporation Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-22740375 Email: taco@imitoolsindia.com Website: www.imitoolsindia.com

QUICK CHANGE CHUCKS AND ADAPTERS

he quick change chucks (model TF, KD, KF and KT) are designed for all types of drilling, lathes and boring machines. Due to the nature of the simplistic design, operators can easily perform multiple operations, like drilling, reaming and tapping with eﬃciency and accuracy, not compromising on quality of work. Tool change is made while the spindle is in rotation and can be used for horizontal and vertical spindle machines. These chucks are appropriate for LH and RH threads.

IMI Machine Tools Pvt Ltd Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: +91-2764-233983 Email: imi@imitoolsindia.com Website: www.imitoolsindia.com

NON-REVERSIBLE TAPPING HEADS

he model QCSFL non-reversible tapping heads are specially developed for radial drilling machine and reversible drilling and tapping machines. These are also suitable for large boring machines. The chucks have an extensive tapping range from M3–M42 comprising of 4 sizes. Very easy in operation, these heads are versatile in their usage. Equipped with radial parallel ﬂoat, quick set torque mechanism, compression + expansion enable the operator to maximise productive without breakage of tap. Th read proﬁ le precision is as guaranteed on these chucks. The tapping heads are appropriate for LH and RH threads.

Indmech Industrial Corporation Dist Gandhinagar - Gujarat Tel: 02764-233983, Mob: 09825146659 Email: sms@imitoolsindia.com Website: www.imitoolsindia.com

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SLIDING FOLDING DOORS

itec sliding folding doors are aluminium high-speed folding doors that are pre-dominantly employed as exterior doors for the hall exit. These folding doors provide protection against noise and draughts; and also possess impressive good heat retention and sound prooﬁ ng properties. Where designing modern building exits, aspects like surface ﬁ nish, the division of leaves, rail arrangement, colour bracing, insulation and much more can be individually adopted to match the facade in question. The doors have clear acrylic glass, if desired doubleglazed, which permits daylight to penetrate the building.

Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-66720200 Email: sales@geapl.co.in Website: www.geapl.co.in

PLUG CONNECTION COUPLINGS

hoenix Contact’s new couplings for Variosub plug connectors in DSUB 9, 15 and 25 formats enable several D-SUB contact inserts to be connected within an IP67 industrial environment. Push-pull locking makes for smooth and simple operation. The couplings can be used as a flying connection or be braced to a wall mounting. Two integrated cable glands enable the separate introduction of signal and power cables as well as the development of line structures. T and X branches can be easily implemented with the coupling. Pluggable coding profi les guard against improper connections. Labelling plates guarantee quick identification in the installation unit. Customary D-SUB contact inserts for signals and power are available using common connection technology as well as easy-to-wire screw connections.

Phoenix Contact (I) Pvt Ltd New Delhi Tel: 011-30262800 Email: response@phoenixcontact.co.in Website: www.phoenixcontact.co.in

HAND CLEANSER

icrocream is a creamy hand cleanser with unique detergent and softening properties. The washing base is a combination of ingredients, free of solvents and of other substances harmful to the skin, but eﬀective against dirt of any kind. Macrocream also contains ﬁ ne micro-spheres of vegetable origin

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that strengthen the cleansing action. Th anks to its pH it can be used as many times as needed, without causing any reddening of the skin. Macrocream is eﬀective against both greasy dirt and dry dirt. The Macrocream is suggested for repair shops, mechanics, tyre dealers, coach builders, plumbers, blacksmiths, building and allied trading, metallurgical, mechanical, mining, marine industries and petrochemical reﬁ neries.

Arizona Company Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: +91-079-27700989, Mob: 09913607364 Email: arizona.company11@gmail.com

LIFT TABLES

wide range of Bolzoni Auramo lift tables with their usual safety and reliability features provide an eﬀective solution to most lifting problems. The safety of the operator during the use of the lift tables is paramount. All models include aluminium safety bar, stopping descent of the platform on contact with obstructions, safety

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clearance between scissors to prevent trapping during operation, safety check valve to stop the lift table lowering in the unlikely event of the hose break, protection against overloading, low voltage control box with up-down buttons and emergency stop, maintenance props (for safe maintenance operation), and removable lifting eyes to facilitate handling and lift table installation.

Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-66720200 Email: sales@geapl.co.in Website: www.geapl.co.in

BALL SCREWS

iwin high-speed ball screws of the super S series (cassette-type) ﬁt for CNC machinery, precision machinery, industrial machinery, electronic machinery and other high-speed machinery. Features include low noise (5-7 dB lower than traditional ball screws), space-saving and weight-lightening design, Dm-N value up to 180000, high acceleration and deceleration velocity, accurate grade precision ground ball screws available in JIS grade C0-C7, and rolled ball screws available in JIS grade C6-C10.

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Luna Bearings Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-23427671 Email: sales@lunabearings.com Website: www.lunabearings.com

VIBRATORY SIEVE SHAKER

he new one-touch vibratory sieve shaker has touch-screen programmable controller that allows selection of vibration level, time and pauses. It stores up to 99 testing proﬁ les for easy repeat of standard tests. The sieve shaker is a combination of proven separation technology with the latest in electronic control for fast and accurate separation. Vibratory sieve shakers’ touchscreen programmable controller allows selection of vibration level, time and pauses. It stores up to 99 testing proﬁ les for repeat of standard tests.

Cole-Parmer India Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-67162222 Email: vinita.singh@coleparmer.in Website: www.coleparmer.in

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V-BLOCK

he model JMV-205H V-block is used for quality control toolrooms and standard rooms. Th is V-block meets all the requirements of the user. It has totally three magnetic surfaces. The top and bottom each with 90 degrees V angle and the end surface is opposite to the switch. All three magnetic surfaces are accurately ground and care has been taken, as such, that this can be used in dry as well as wet machining operation. From quality aspect, the accuracy for ﬂ atness parallelism and squareness is within 5 microns. The permanent magnetic is housed in such a way that all the three magnetic surfaces are activated simultaneously during ON position of the knob.

Bombay Tools Supplying Agency Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-23420522 Email: info@bombaytools.com Website: www.bombaytools.com

CAM FOLLOWERS

hese cam followers are designed to run directly on various types of surfaces, such as cams, ramps and slideways. Heavy section outer ring, and outer ring possessing no oil hole or lubrication groove, prevents the introduction of impurities

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into the bearing and scaling and galling of the bearing track. Convex outer ring tolerates out-of-parallelism of contact surfaces. Oil holes situated under the needles enable lubricant replenishment through the shaft. Full complement of needles provides maximum dynamic and static load capacities. Convex or cylindrical outer ring is with/without inner ring.

NRB Bearings Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-22664160 Email: agdivn@nrbbearings.co.in

LASER MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS

he performance of today’s laser systems can strongly aﬀect the success of demanding, modern laser applications. The beams’ size, shape, uniformity or approximation to the expected power distribution, as well as its divergence and mode content can make or break an application. Accurate knowledge of these parameters is essential to the success of any laser-

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based endeavor. As laser applications push the boundaries of laser performance it is becoming more critical to understand the operating criteria. Ophir-Spiricon has developed instruments to accurately measure critical laser parameters. The new BeamGage, software has led the new way.

New Age Instruments & Materials Pvt Ltd Gurgaon - Haryana Tel: 0124-4086513, Mob: 09555545224 Email: sameer@newagein.com Website: www.newagein.com

DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICE

odel DME 5000 distance measuring device is used both in automatic small parts warehouses as well as high-bay warehouses for pallets due to its various measurement range models. Fast and easy operation is possible due to the illuminated display which shows measurement value and status information parallel. The mounting bracket with three screw connections makes mechanical oďŹ&#x20AC; set setting possible and simpliďŹ es installation and alignment. Equipment heating

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and heatable reﬂectors make use in cold-storage depots possible.

Sick India Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-28227084 Email: info@sick-india.com

LIGHT INTENSITY MEASURING INSTRUMENT

he sensor of the light intensity measuring instrument (testo 540) is adapted to the spectral sensitivity of the eye. Th is is ideal for the measurement of light intensity. The hold function allows an easy readout of the measurement values. Maximum and minimum values are displayed at the press of a button. Th is is very handy, small and easy to operate. Some of the speciﬁcations are hold function and maximum/minimum values, including calibration protocol, protective cap for safe storage, including wrist strap and belt holder, sensor adapted to spectral sensitivity of the eye, and backlit display.

Testo India Pvt Ltd Pune - Maharashtra Tel: 020-65600203, Mob: 09375346186 Email: apatankar@testoindia.com Website: www.testo-india.com

ABS SHEETS

crylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is made of a hard and a soft phase whose interaction yields a combination of different properties. Th is ABS is a modified styrene acrylic nitride (SAN) for enhanced mechanical properties, however still retaining some basic properties, such as small shrink factor. The ABS sheet has high-impact strength with a textured hair-cell fi nish on one side. It can be sawed, routed, glued and heat formed. Black colour sheets are available and other colours are offered on request. Th ickness ranges are 0.2, 0.9, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10 mm and sizes available are 4’ x 8‘, 1.5 m x 2 or 3 m.

Sangir Plastics Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-28726120 Email: sangirnp@bom7.vsnl.net.in Website: www.sangirplastics.com

CONTINUOUS MONITORING SYSTEM CONTROLLERS

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settable with latching alarm set points and one fault alarm. It has three relay contacts, viz for low alarm, high alarm and fault alarm conditions. The 7-segment LED display shows instantaneous gas concentration. It is compatible with 4-20 mA inputs from both two-wire and three-wire transmitters. The relay inhibits switch and reset switch for resetting the alarm LEDs. It has 4-20 mA loop back signal.

Uniphos Envirotronic Pvt Ltd Dist Valsad - Gujarat Tel: 0260-2730156, Mob: 09909994063 Email: cel@uniphos.com Website: www.uniphos-she.com

ANTI-VIBRATION TABLE

he anti-vibration table is effective for isolation of precision equipment from floor generated vibrations by environmental means. It is used for applications where instrument where instrument usage and accuracy of readings are affected by vibrations, like weight balances, galvanometer and more. The table is made from a tubular frame with cover panels, kaddapa with granite top and with antistatic rubber pads at the bottom. Load capacity of the frame is 250 kg UDL.

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Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-67964363, Mob: 09920113138 Email: arunp@godrej.com Website: www.godrej.com

PUMP CLEANING MACHINE

he high-pressure pump cleaning machine is used for big sump cleaning applications. It sucks the metal chips, dust debris and coolant to the top of the tank. Then the coolant is ﬁ ltered by special ﬁ lters inside the collection tank system. Features include strong heavy-duty metal frame impact resistant plastic injection covers, convenient storage for gun and lance, small size for storage and practical to use, thanks to its vertical design, easy to move even on steps and over bumpy ground thanks to its two large wheels (a 220 mm) and its handle in a particularly ergonomic position, simple to transport horizontally in the car, low pressure detergent system with regulation pressure gauge.

Powerjet Engineering Dist Thane - Maharashtra Tel: 0250-6454169 Email: info@powerjetengineering.com

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SERVO MOTORS

wide range of high-performance servo motors, which include SVM, SPM, SVMA series, linear motors (LPM series) and torque motors are designed and manufactured to worldclass standards. These servo motors are used in a variety of machines, which include injection moulding machines and blow moulding machines, press punching machine, packaging machine, etc. With high reﬂection, low torque and low electric energy, a series of servo motors provide eﬃcient performance to keep wide power output. With high compatibility, servo motors are available in various brands of inverters and drivers, such as Siemens, Mitsubishi, Yaskawa, Fanuc, CT, etc. For saving energy cost, servo motors which are used in injection moulding machines save 30-70 per cent electric energy.

Cheng Chang Machinery Electric Co, Ltd Taichung City - Taiwan Tel: +886-4-25624099 Email: sol.power@msa.hinet.net Website: www.solpower.com.tw

GREASE MANUAL LUBRICATOR

hese are CLHP grease manual lubricator and KSC electric grease lubricator for plastic extrusion machines, press and woodworking machines. These are easy to operate by hand and can be easily installed. Capacity ranges are 300 cc, 600 cc, 800 cc, 1,000 cc, and 2,000 cc. A level switch can be added on request. Also offered are various types of lubricators, oil systems, fluid grease system, distributors, oil pumps, motors, accessories and fittings. All products are tested and verified by TÜV and have CE of machinery safety directive certificate.

Changhua Chen Ying Oil Machine Co Ltd Taichung Hsien - Taiwan Tel: +886-4-26393751 Email: inquiry@chenying.com.tw Website: www.chenying.com.tw

POWER VICE

he MC power vice has pressure constant. The clamping force is presetting-type. The same clamping force is repeatedly used. The vice body is made of ductile iron FCD-60. Vise bed is hardened to HRC45-degrees and maintains accuracy for long. The vise bed height-size and the guide block sides

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are all made with full control, with 2, 3, 4 vices to perform a fob at a time. The length of the vice body is very short, but the clamping range is very big. It works with every kind of milling machine, CNC machine centre.

Jin Year Precision Co, Ltd Taichung City - Taiwan Tel: +886-4-25232817 Email: liu0930@ms58.hinet.net Website: www.jinyear.com.tw

CHAIN HOISTS

hese stainless steel chain hoists are made of SS304 and SS316 series stainless steel. The clean room hoist products are well-suited for lifting applications in wash-down, environmentally-controlled and corrosive processing environments. These are available in standard capacities up to 2 MT and feature sealed gearing, foodgrade lubrication and stainless steel hooks.

David Round, Inc Ohio - USA Tel: +1-330-6561600 Email: info@davidround.com Website: www.davidround.com

NC ROTARY TABLE

ibroPlan NC rotary table is characterised by the very extensive capabilities of the rotary table movement and angular positioning, both under full CNC-control. The rotary table is used on machine tools of diverse type and description, with the control of their rotational axis provided either by an additional control axis of the machinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CNC, or by a separate CNC unit for the rotary table itself. The rotary table attributes, together with drive and control elements of outstanding quality.

Fibro GmbH Weinsberg - Germany Tel: +49-7134-730 Email: info@fibro.de Website: www.fibro.com

TRIPOD ROBOTS

he Festo tripod robots have created instantaneous recalibration of workpiece types a reality at the press of a button. These robots manage production with an IFC ďŹ&#x201A;exfeeder system that feeds components through the production

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process. Th is simple integration, including the resulting new possibilities for instant process variability, is a practical example of the company’s vision moving towards process automation and integration. In line with this vision, Festo has developed a simple control system for the tripod robots that allows easy parameterisation and conﬁ guration of new variants programmed using the teach-in function.

Festo AG & Co KG Ostfildern-Scharnh - Germany Tel: 49-711-3474032 Email: haug@festo.com Website: www.festo.com

MODULAR SAFETY CONTROLLER

he central component of the fault-tolerant programmable logic controller is the new QS001CPU microprocessor module. Th is central processing unit (CPU) has a secure architecture with two processors and supports up to 6,144 remote I/O points and up to 14K program steps. Memory capacity for up to 3,000 system and error messages makes safety processes transparent and allows fast and detailed analysis in the event of malfunctions. The controller’s power supply unit is installed on the module rack next to the PLC processor module.

Mitsubishi Electric Europe BV Ratingen - Germany Tel: +49-2102-4864190 Email: michael.marzluff@meg.mee.com Website: www.mitsubishi-cnc.de

DRILLING MACHINE

uickmill’s Intimidator G-series drilling machine is used for large part machining, for performance and simplicity. Designed and built to provide the best value in both milling and drilling solutions, the high horsepower machine is sure to hit a home run for users. Features include: Fanuc 21i control, 75 HP (56 kW), 4000 RPM, through spindle coolant, etc. Options are: probes, rotary indexers, right angle head, hydraulic part clamping, 1000 PSI coolant, twin spindles, etc.

Quickmill Inc Petersborough - USA Tel: +1-705-7452961 Email: info@quickmill.com Website: www.quickmill.com

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ALUMINIUM FLOORING PROFILE

he FN power pro aluminium flooring profi le is extremely stable and durable. Th is aluminium flooring profi le is available in the form of transition, motion, end and stair profi les and can be used for all common types of floor. It is available in laminated and solid veneered with overlay or anodised forms. A range of innovative installation systems guarantees rapid, easy and professional assembly to suit every pocket. The flexible flooring profi les, FN pro-flex are regarded as a milestone in profi le production.

Neuhofer Holz GmbH Zell am Moos - Austria Tel: +43-6234-85000 Email: office@fnprofile.com Website: www.fnprofile.com

THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEMS

he models GS100 and GS110 thermal imaging systems are used for quality control in glass processing applications. Model GS100 system is an automated infrared temperature measurement system for glass bending, forming, annealing and tempering processes. The systems detect defects quickly and automate quality monitoring for ISO9000. The GS110 system incorporates all of the features of the GS100 system. It is suited for monitoring and optimising of glass treatment processes. Coated glass has very low emissivity values. By quickly detecting thermal irregularities within the glass and identifying defective heating elements, the GS110 allows glass processors to improve product quality and uniformity and reduce scrap.

Raytek GmbH Berlin - Germany Tel: +49-30-4780080 Email: raytek@raytek.de Website: www.raytek.de The information published in this section is as per the details furnished by the respective manufacturer/distributor. In any case, it does not represent the views of

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INTERNATIONAL MACHINE TOOLS EXPO (IMEX) Focus: Machine tools and allied products Where: Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai Tel: 022 2839 8000 Fax: 022 2839 0502 E-mail: conventions@mtnl.net.in

11th ANNUAL GREENTECH SAFETY AWARD & CONFERENCE 2012 Focus: Latest developments in fire, safety & security Where: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Tel: 011 49030000 E-mail: mail@greentech.org

GREENBUILDING Focus: Energy efficiency Where: Verona Exhibition Centre, Italy Tel: +39 0439 84 98 55 E-mail: press@solarexpo.com

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8-10 JUNE 2012

14-18 June 2012

21-24 June 2012

TECHNO4 Focus: Medium & light engineering Where: CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, Hall E Coimbatore Tel: 0422 2220014, 4216020 Fax: 0422 2223076 E-mail: techno4@siema.org

ACMEE 2012 Focus: Manufacturing technology Where: Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai Tel: 044 2625 8619 E-mail: info@acmee.in

MANUFACTURING EXPO 2012 Focus: Manufacturing technology Where: BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand Tel: +66 2686 7222 Fax: +66 2 686 7266 E-mail: contactcenter@reedtradex.co.th

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5-8 July 2012

27-30 July 2012

10-12 July 2012

AUTOMOBILE WORLD SHOW Focus: Automobile Where: University Ground, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Tel: 079 26469725, 26460624 Fax: 079 26403087

8TH AMTEX 2012 Focus: Machine tools Where: Pragati Maidan, New Delhi Tel: 080 43307474 Mob: 098867 89641 Fax: 080 22352772 E-mail: info@triuneexhibitors.com

ROBOTICS ASIA 2012 Focus: Robotics & automation Where: Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603.6140.6666 Fax: +603.6140.8833 E-mail: kelly@protempgroup.com

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22-24 August 2012

ENERGEX’12 Focus: Energy equipment & heavy fabrication Where: Vestry School, Trichy, Tamil Nadu Tel: 0431 2410641 Fax: 0431 2410656 E-mail: arun.roberts@cii.in

QINGDAO MACHINE TOOLS & MOULDS EXHIBITION Focus: Tools & tooling equipment Where: Qingdao International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Qingdao, China Tel: +86 0532 55552936 Fax: +(86) (532) 55552903

SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND HANDLING TECHNOLOGY EXPOSITION Focus: Automotive manufacturing Where: Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Shanghai, China Tel: +86 21 6468 1300 / +86 21 6468 1550 Fax: +86 21 3416 0018 E-mail: info@for-expo.com

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AUTOMATION 2012 Focus: Industrial & factory automation Where: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai Mob: 9819872165 E-mail: arokiaswamy@iedcommunications.com

INDIA MANUFACTURING SHOW 2012 Focus: Manufacturing and engineering industry Where: Hall 1 & 2, Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru Mob: +91 98440 68250 E-mail: raghu@ims2012.in

INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY SHOW (IMTS) Focus: Manufacturing technology Where: McCormick Place, Chicago Tel: 800 828 7469 Fax: 703 827 5250 E-mail: peelman@AMTonline.org

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4-6 October 2012 INDIA STEEL 2012 Focus: Technology, machinery & equipment in the steel industry Where: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai Mob: +91 9899392930 Email: kamal@ficci.com

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3-5 October 2012 POWER-GEN ASIA Focus: Power generation Where: Impact Exhibition & Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand Tel: +44 1992 656 634 E-mail: mathildes@pennwell.com

WIRE & CABLE INDIA 2012 Focus: Developments in wire & cable Where: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai Tel: +91 (0)11 2697 1745/1056 66 E-mail: sawhneyr@md-india.com

AHMEDABAD October 5-8, 2012

PUNE November 2-5, 2012

INDORE January 11-14, 2013

CHENNAI November 22-25, 2012

AURANGABAD February 1-4, 2013

LUDHIANA December 21-24, 2012

RUDRAPUR February 23-26, 2013

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MMS 2012

Maximising Metalworking Scope A nation’s industrial growth depends on many factors, including market demands & dynamics, newer technologies and companies, products & service offerings, exchanging ideas and inspirations, forging ties…the list is an exhaustive one! The second edition of Modern Machine Shop (MMS) delivered all this and more under one roof. Going by industry sentiments, the four-day trade show, held during April 5-8, 2012, enhanced the prospects of maximising metalworking scope and opportunities for one & all. A report… TARUN TAMPI & ARINDAM GHOSH

s this decade unleashes the exponential growth of the Indian machine tools industry—as expected and witnessed in the global market—the second edition of Modern Machine Shop (MMS 2012) was successful in bringing to the fore the significant role played by smallscale industries in this ever-evolving journey. Held during April 5-8, 2012, the event was inaugurated by Arvind Kapur, President, ACMA; Vikram Sirur, President, IMTMA; RD Madan, Chairman – Regional Council (North), IMTMA and V Anbu, Executive Director, IMTMA. Speaking on the occasion, Kapur said, “This event is vital for the machine tools industry. It reaches out to all the regions of the country where manufacturing activities actually take place.” MMS 2012 displayed a variety of technologies, including metalworking machinery, low-cost automation, material handling, quality control systems & equipment, software and consultancy & off-the-shelf production aids, which facilitate modernisation in manufacturing organisations. Explaining the reasons for organising MMS 2012 in the northern region, Anbu informed, “The region generates about 40% of the total machine tools demand in India.” In addition to this, Sirur said, “We want to make companies aware of all the latest machine technologies and capabilities available in the market. Our goal is to maximise the productivity levels of all manufacturing companies and we are content with the response generated in

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IMTMA President Vikram Sirur sets the tone for MMS 2012 with his inaugural speech

this edition.” The event also witnessed various high-level delegations from companies such as North Central Railway, COFMOW, ACMA, Ordnance Factory Board, BHEL and Hero Motors, among others.

young professionals aware of the latest developments, machine capabilities and quality controls, which can help them serve their customers better. Further, the show bridged the expectation gap between OEMs and their vendors.”

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The second edition of MMS 2012 was special in more ways than one. Discussing the uniqueness of MMS 2012, VS Goindi, Past President, IMTMA, said, “We made special arrangements for engineering students so that they could attend our show and gain exposure to the machine tools industry. This initiative played a key role in further improving their technical capabilities.” Anbu added, “In addition to machine tools, there were several innovative solutions on display that would enable the whole manufacturing process achieve higher levels of productivity.” Highlighting another unique feature of this year’s edition, Sirur stated, “This MMS show made

This business-to-business exhibition provided a new platform in terms of forging new partnerships between engineering professionals, system integrators and customers. Visitors were impressed with the state-ofthe-art technology & equipment on display. Ajay Bhanot, GM – Operations (Lighting Fixtures), Havells India, opined, “Havells always aims at expanding the production areas by implementing newer & innovative technologies and platforms like Modern Machine Shop give us scope to look out for such technologies. We came here to look for systems like turret punch presses and press brake tools, which we can easily procure locally from Northern

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India. More exhibitions like Modern Machine Shop should take place in this region, as it will play a key role in giving more exposure to manufacturers based here. However, I believe that more awareness-related initiatives are required towards popularising such industrial shows and demos should be incorporated on the shop floor itself.” Adding to Bhanot’s perspective, Parvez Alam Gaur, Regional Manager – North, Magnaflux, Division of ITW India, informed, “Presently, the show is in a nascent stage. However, over a period of time, it will become a major show for the manufacturing industry. Here, one gets to learn about the latest technologies available in the market, on one platform. I came here to primarily look for material handling systems like automated conveyors.”

BEHOLDING TREMENDOUS POTENTIAL

OBJECTIVES ACHIEVED Special focus on technology and innovation to drive competitiveness, especially for SMEs Improve quality and productivity at every stage of manufacturing Upgrade machine and job shops Provide manufacturing ﬂexibility to accommodate shorter product lifecycles Educate and encourage SMEs to move up the value chain advanced technologies and increased business, thus building momentum & business confidence.”

EXPANDING REACH IMTMA plans to take the exhibition to other parts of the country and expand its reach on a regular basis. “The event is a one-stop shop for engineering SMEs. It aims to bring together an entire array of machines, equipment, products and services,” informed Sirur, adding, “We propose to organise such exhibitions every year, particularly in those centres where industries are setting up their manufacturing base.” Commenting on the expansion plans, Anbu said, “This year, we focussed on Delhi and the National Capital Region. We have already made plans to expand the presence of our show. In the coming year, we intend to hold two more editions of the show in Mumbai and Chennai along with Delhi.”

COMPETING WITH CHINA It has been an established fact that China is making efforts to grab a major share of the pie by bringing in lowpriced solutions. In such a scenario, India needs to strengthen its machine tools base such that it is not only able to compete in terms of quality, but also in terms of price. Goindi explained that a country should have a strong machine tools industry to support the growth and expansion of the country’s manufacturing demands. The Chinese Government strongly supports the growth of the machine tools industry, where manufacturing contributes nearly 50% of the GDP; unlike in India, where manufacturing contributes just 15–17%. On similar lines, Sirur opined that an Indian machine tools builder holds an advantage in India, as the company can immediately attend to the problems of a customer within India, as compared to their international manufacturers in India. Elaborating on tough competition from Chinese companies, Anbu stated that, presently, in terms of technology, reliability and customer service, Indian companies have an edge over their Chinese competitors. However, he also cautioned that Chinese companies are improving their quality and their technology offerings and that too, at competitive prices. In order to tackle this situation, Indian companies need to work harder, he suggested.

India is set to become one of the Top 5 global machine tools markets over the next five years and events, like MMS 2012, with global participation, will play a critical role in helping India move forward in this direction. The event featured about 100 stalls with several live demonstrations, as well as overseas exhibitors representing six nations, including Austria, China, Japan, Netherlands and the US. The four-day event also witnessed an influx of about 5,000 visitors representing local and national businesses, educational & research institutes as CONNECTING THE DOTS well as government organisations. The show not only bridged the expectation gap between Presently, two-thirds of the OEMs and their vendors, entire machine tools demand but also helped SMEs gauge in India is met through the magnitude of competition imports. To lower this fraction, coming from neighbouring exhibitions like MMS will countries. All in all, the event play a crucial role. Sirur said, was a resounding success. With “2012 is a significant year for greater national awareness and us as it marks the beginning an expansion of coverage of of the 12th Five Year Plan for MMS, SMEs can successfully the manufacturing industry. forge together a future for the This lays down the vision to Indian manufacturing industry increase our share from 16% from the grassroot level in the to 25% by 2025. Such events ACMA President Arvind Kapur and IMTMA Past President NK Dhand years to come. witness better partnerships, review the products displayed

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157

Billet shearing machine

Chlorine gas cylinder/tonner

Aerobridge installation and maintenance

149

Bollard

Circular/gyrator vibro machine

127

Air breathing apparatus

118

Brake motor

Clamp

134

Air-operated diaphragm pump

146

Building automation

Cleaning equipment

173

Airport equipments and service provider

149

Burnishing drill

CNC cable

164

All geared auto feed pillar drilling machine 120

Burnishing reamer

CNC cutting machines

179

Allen cap and csk

Burnishing tool

CNC laser cutting machines

179

153

Alloy steel cold drawn seamless straight pipes and tubes

129

57, 140, 178 179

Cabinet unit (single skin/double skin)

129

CNC lathe

Cable carrier

122

CNC machine

Alu-cera polymer

Cable conduit

Aluma coat

Cable connector

Aluminium oxide ceramic composites

Cable gland

122 55, 89, 125, 141

29 104, BIC

CNC oxyfuel and plasma cutting machine 179 CNC turning center

104, BIC

CNC turret punch press

134

Aluminium worm geared motor

178

Cable organiser system

126

CNC vertical machining center

Analogue DC drive

165

Cable testing van

126

Coating machine

179

Analogue

149

Cable ties

Coating plant

179

Annunciators

131

Cables

Coating system

179

Anti-vibration table

156

Cage mill dryer

Coating

129

Appliance switches

Calendering roll

FGF

Coaxial cable

186

Arc welding transformer

55, 89, 125, 141

142

Calibration equipment thermowell

Attendance system

149

Cam followers

Auto-feed radial drilling machine

120

Carbide single roller burnishing tool

Automatic door systems

125

Carbon steel

Automatic drain valve

137

Carbon steel cold drawn seamless

straight pipe and tube

149

Automatic rolling shutter Automatic weighing system Automation devices

63, 129

152 148, 152 20 129

104, BIC

Cobum centerless OD burnishing machine

Cold drawn seamless straight pipes and tubes

129

Cold form section

119

Cold galvanising

129

Cold storage dockhouse

Cargo system and sort equipment

149

Cold storage door

Cast and extruded products

115

Cold-drawn seamless U-tubes and pipes

23 23 129

97, 179

Casting

186

Castors

112

Communication and auto cables

Autophoretic coating

129

CCTV solution analogue and IP

149

Compensating cable

Axial fans

124

CED coating machine

179

Compressed air system fittings

Axial flow fan

129

Centerless OD burnishing machine

Conceptline wall mounted enclosure

Automation Automotive wire

Ball bearings Ball roller bearing

170

16, 113, 145 16

Centrifugal fans Centrifugal pump

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21 126 152, 156

185

Cone pulley heavy-duty lathe machine

145

Cone pulley light-duty lathe machine

145

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Product

Pg No

Product

Pg No

Product

Cone pulley medium-duty lathe machine 145

Dip spin coating machine

179

Exhibition â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Acmee-2012

Connector

Distance measuring device

153

10, 41, 122

Construction electric hoists

Distribution board

Contactor

Dock leveller and shelter

Container pump

146

Continuous monitoring system controllers 154 Control cabinet

Control cable

156

External roller burnishing tool

External spherical surface burnishing tool

Extruding

124

Drawer magnet

114

Double drum and triple drum magnetic separator

Pg No

124, 127

Drill 120

Fabricator and turnkey projects

149

Face milling system

110

Face plate

164

Facility management

149

Factory automation

179

Control panel accessories

Drilling machine

120

Control panel

Drive technology

Fasteners

153

Control system

Drive

FBE and nylon coating

129

Control technology

Drum pump

146

Files

161

Conventional precision lathes

Drum-type magnetic separator

127

Financial institute

Conveyor chain

Dry vane pump

157

Finishing machine

127

Dual screened cables

134

Conveyor

112

Conveyors and automation systems

Electric actuators

Fire alarm cable

186

Fire alarm control panel

119

Fire extinguishing system

118

135

Electric forklift truck

Cooling systems

139

Electric wire rope hoist

Cooling tower motor

178

Electrical and electronic products

117

Fixtures

146

Electrical and maintenances contractor

149

Flameproof motor

Electrical control panel

165

Flange mounting motor

147

Flash dryer

Flat cable

156

Cooling pad

Corona treatment system Corrosion preventives

Counter current spray dryer

Counter flow cooling tower

130

Counter

131

Crab hoist Crane-duty motor Cranes

140 140, 178 8, 81, 116, 140

Cross connection accessories

Cushion dock shelters

Cutting machines Cutting tool

179 FGF

Cylindrical roller bearings

138

Dampers for centrifugal fans

129

Data cable

164

DC motor

Deburring tool

Demagnetiser

124

Desktop accessories

161

Diamond burnishing tool

Didactic equipment for training

Digital DC drive

165

Digital frequency meter

125

Digital pressure sensors

110

Digital video recorder

119

81, 130, 140

Electrical measuring instruments Electrical products

55, 61, 89, 125, 141

Fire shutter

23 134

Electro magnetic vibratory feeder

127

Flat high-tension single-twin

Electro-hydraulic grab bucket

138

igniting electrode

Electroless nickel plating

129

Flexi panel

117

Flexible conveyor system

Electronic components Electronic timer

30-36, 131

Flexible wire

186

Floor heating mat

159

160

Flow meter

146

148

Fluidised bed coating machine

179

Force actuation

132

Forged/turned processed fasteners

138

End clap and shop

Forging press

End plate

Forging

Electronics product

55, 89, 125, 141

Electropnematic positioner Element shrink disc Embossing rolls

FGF

Emergency safety kit for cylinder/tonner

Energy efficient motor

178

Forklift truck

Energy meter

131

Free-flow conveyors

Engineering class chains and sprockets Engineering plastic plug and socket Engineering plastic product Engineering plastics EOT crane

22 30-36

EOT jib crane

148

Frequency meter

147

Friction drop hammer

115

Friction screw press

Freewheel-oneway-clutch

154 81, 130, 140

111

Fuel storage

18 18 155

Fully threaded bar

153 127

ER for external corner radius burnishing

Funnel magnet

Evaporator

Gantry crane

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171

PRODUCT INDEX

Product

Pg No

Gap frame press Gas chloronical gravity and vacuum feed

Product

Pg No

Product

Pg No

Heli-worm geared motor

178

I/O plate

164

160

Hex bolt

153

I/P transducer

Gas engine

121

HF and RF coaxial cable

156

IC counter balanced forklift

Gas saver

138

H-frame power press

Imaging and vision system

179

Gear box

130, 163

Gear coupling

148

Gear motor

High-alumina wear-resistant ceramic tile flameproof motor

130, 163

Geared head heavy-duty lathe machine

145

140, 163

Gears/gear components and assemblies

178

High-intensity rare earth magnetic separator

Geared head medium-duty lathe machine 145 Geared motor

High-efficiency standard motors

127

High-intensity roller-type magnetic separator

112

IMTMA - AMTTF

128

IMTMA - Finishing school

136

IMTMA - Productvity summit

144

Indexable center drill

146

Induction heater

Inductive proximity switch

127

Industrial automation products

185

Industrial automation

Glide coating machine

179

High-pressure blower

Glide wheels

112

High-pressure jet clean equipment

Industrial ceramic

High-speed door

Industrial data logger and bespoke solution 133

Goliath crane

81, 140

Gomet bearing

113

Goods lift

Grab bucket

Grill magnet

127

Grinding machine

158

Grinding media

Grip plier

134

Group marker holder

Growth capital and equity assistance for MSMEs

GRP pipes Hacksaw blade and frame Hammers Hand cleanser Hand magnet Handling system module

High-temperature control cable

152

High-temperature copper conductor

Industrial electric power distribution system Industrial fan and blower

equipment wire

152

High-temperature insulation

Industrial grinding and cutting Industrial overhead doors

LT power cable

9 12 129 7 23

152

Inline drum type magnetic separator

127

High-temperature thermocouple cable

152

Inline helical geared motors

178

HMM technical guidelines

178

Inline shaft mounted helical geared

Hoist

81, 116

motors and reducers

163

Hold back

148

Instrumentation and control

Hollow saw kits and accessories

115

Instrumentation cable

156

Instruments

125

142

Home appliances

115

Hooper magnet

124, 127

Insulated cable

159

Horizontal CNC machine

104, BIC

Insulated door

148

Horizontal handle clamp

134

Insulated wire

159

127

Horizontal machining centre

Intelligent Ethernet system

133

14, 15

104, BIC

Hospital equipment

Interface modules and accessories

Interface modules

Hard chorme plating

129

House wire

Heat resistance coating

129

HRC fuse body

Heat transfer equipment

185

HSS tools bits & cutoff blades

115

Interlocking door

HT cables

133

Internal radius burnishing tool

Internal roller burnishing tool

Heat treatment salt

Heaters

124, 152

Heating cable Heat-shrink tubing

134 55, 89, 125, 141

Human machine interface Hump magnet Hydraulic components

124, 127 26

Inverter Inverter-duty motor

Heavy industrial steel structure

119

Hydraulic cylinder

Heavy-duty bearing

116

Hydraulic dock levellers

Heavy-duty cables

137

Hydraulic dock shelters

Heavy-duty CNC

153

Hydraulic forging hammer

142

Heavy-duty cycling duical bearing

113

Hydraulic manual pallet truck

123

Helical gearbox

130

Hydraulic press

Helical inline geared motor and reducer

163

Hydraulic seal

164

Hydraulic shearing machine

Junction box

Helicol insert

172

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162

Interference-free PC board

IR for internal corner radius burnishing

Isolator

ISPH internal spherical

99, 142

surface burnishing tool

10 133

67 178 20 103 20

Jib crane

140

Jigs

134

Joining

132 49

PRODUCT INDEX

Product

Pg No

Product

Keyless transmission element

148

Metal treatment chemical

Kits and components

164

Meters

Kuman machine interface

MGM brake motor

Ladder

Micro milling bead

Pg No

53 147

Product

Overhead door Paint and plating instrument

150

Paint shop equipment

179

Paint shop machines

179

161

Micro PLC

Large diameter welded pipes

137

Micro switch

Large helical and heli-bevel gearbox

178

Mill lining block

Laser measurement instruments

152

Modular PLC

Lathe machine

145

Motion control

LED destination signs

124

Motor and pump protection relay

109

Paper/nomex/mica covered conductor

LED signal tower light

30-36

Motor control centre

165

Parallel shaft helical geared motors

Light intensity measuring instrument

154

129

Liquid filling machine

Liquid pump

146

LLDPE tube

Load break switch

Loader

111

Loading bay equipment Lorry loader Low lift pallet truck with ride LPS high-tensile fasteners LR tools for long and deep holes

23 111 23 164 20

Panels wire

164

67, 143

83 178

Patch cord

124

Liquid ceramic coating

147

Lifting magnet

110

125

Panel

Motorised vibratory feeder

Linear potentiometer

Panel meter

Partition plate

Motorised boom barrier

32-36, 160

9 67

149

Limit switch

124

Lift tables

Panel board

Part ejector

Motor

Limit switch box

Pallet stacker with ride on operators

109

155

67 30-36

Motor protection circuit breaker

Level controller

Lighting system

Laptop accessories

LEDs

Pg No

Motors and drives Moulded cable

127 97 186

164

PBEGL geared motor

PCM cable

156

Pedestrian and rider operated counter

Moulding machine

balanced pallet truck

123

Mounting bracket

Pedestrian low lift pallet truck

Mounting rails

Pedestrian pallet stacker

Multi-apartment

149

Permanent magnetic chuck

Multi-core flexible cable

156

Permanent magnetic drum pulley

Multi-core round cable

186

Permanent magnetic drum type separator 124

Multi-level car parking systems

149

PF controller

125

Multi-level steel car parks

119

Phase failure relay

109

Multi-speed motor

178

Phase monitoring device

131

Needle roller bearing

113

Pick and move crane

111

Pick and place system

149

Pillar drilling machine

120

147

Pilot light

Non-setting gasket & jointing compound 141

Pipe tube fittings

Nuts

Pipes and tubes

Network Networking rack Non-reversible tapping heads

153

127

Magnetic floor sweeper

127

Magnetic pulley

124

Magnetic rack

124

Manual chain hoist

116

Office lighting

Manual pallet truck

Ohms meters

147

Plat truck

Marker plotter

Oil seals

162

Plate magnet

ON/OFF ball valves

Plate moulding machine

ON/OFF butterfly valves

Platform

ON/OFF control valves

PLC and PC based automation system

ON/OFF plug valves

Plotter accessories

O-rings

Plug connection couplings

Markers Material handling equipment MCBs

103

MCCBs Measuring instruments Metal cutting tool

174

123, 140, 149 63 147 5

Piping system

ODS fillets or contours shoulders

Piston GP hole burnishing machine

OEM supplier of suspension components for automobile

Overband magnetic separator

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127

129

Magnetic coolant separator

OD burnishing machine

124

26 20

Planning machine

153

Plano milling machine

153

Plastic packing boxes

142

Plugs and sockets

112 124, 127 116 48 165 10 148 25

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Product

Pg No

Product

Pg No

Plumbing pipes and fittings

PVC control cable

Pneumatic actuator

PVC flap door

Screw compressor

160

PVC flat cable

Screw presses

142

Screw thread inserts

164

Pneumatic components

152

Product

Polyacetal

115

PVC insulated cables

Polypropylene

115

PVC strip door

Seals

162

115

Pyrometers

152

Seamless pipe

137

Quick change chucks and adapters

147

Sectional overhead door

Rack and pinion

115

Security fence energiser

118

Radial drilling machine

120

Self-opening die heads

146

133

Self-tapping and machine screws

153

Polyurethane Portable coolant purifying system Portable oil skimmer with variable speed Portable toolroom

118 132

Radio remote controls

Power distribution panel

165

Rapid flexible door

Power distribution

155

Rapid roll-up door

Power line transducer

125

RCCBs

Power magnet

124

Reach truck

Power and control cables

Power monitoring relay

109

Power press

Power rental

155

Power system

139

Power transmission chains and sprockets

Precision bearings

116

Precision fabrication works

134

Precision switch Pre-engineered metal building Press brake machine

25 119 99

Press technology

132

Pre-treatment system

179

Process automation and control equipment 41 Process gas blower

185

Product designing

151

129

Scissor lift

Sensitive part loading and unloading

Sensor solution

103 23

79 143

Sensor technology

Separator plate

10 61

Real-time Ethernet system

133

Servo drive

Real-time open source PAC system

133

Servo motor

Servo system

139

115

Shaft loading

Rear cylinder hydraulic press brake Reciprocating & jig saw blades Re-crystallised alumina tubes Relay

9 117

Shearing machine

Shielded cable

156

Remote controls for industrial applications 133

Short and lower adjustment range tools

RFID equipment system & reader

149

Shot blasting and peening machine

Ribbon wires

164

Shrink wrapping machine

motor and reducer

163

147

Side holding plate

Silence flow package

Right-angled helical worm geared motor and reducer

Shunts

Right-angled helical bevel geared

163

20 107

185

Single and multiple precision switch

25 25

Robo palletisation

Single limit switch

Roller conveyor

Single-point braze carbide tools

115

Roller type magnetic separator

127

Sizing and finishing tools

Proline modular (floor-mounted) enclosure 49

Roofing and cladding sheet

119

SKB skiving and roller burnishing tools

Protective cover

Roots blower

157

Slat conveyor

Sleeve bearing

113

Sliding folding doors

148

Protective polymer coating Proximity sensor

10 129 30-36

Rotary atomiser Rotary dry vacuum pump

185

PTFE tape

159

Rotary shaft seal

Slipring crane-duty motor

PTFE

129

Rotary switch

Slotted machine screws

141

PTFE/Teflon

115

RTD cables

152

Small size ball bearing

113

Pull action clamp

134

RTDs

152

SMPS system

131

Pump automation product

109

Rubber cables

130

Sockets and switches

156

Rubber products

162

Soft starter

39, 146, 157, BC

Rust preventives

Solar fence

Pump cleaning machine Pump Punch press

134

Safety light curtain

112

Solderless terminal

10 109 119 55, 89, 125, 141

Pure water fitting

Safety protection device

Solid carbide drill and mill

Push button

Salt spray chamber

150

Solid carbide reamer

PVC cables

130

SCADA and DCS implementation

179

Solid carbide special drill and mill

180

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Product

Pg No

Solid carbide special reamer

Sorting systems & automation

149

Product

Testers

147

Product

Pg No

Vibratory bowl

127 150

Vibratory sieve shaker

Thermal imager

152

Videodoor phone IP

149

Thermal imaging camera

177

Vision technology

143

Special application motor

178

Thermocouple extension

152

V-series cooling technology

Special-purpose machine

153

Thermocouple

152

Water faucet and tap parts

Spat shot peening adjustable multi-roller burnishing tools

Textile and yarn trolley

Pg No

Special-purpose process machinery

Thermostats

124

Waterjet cutting

Spin flash dryer

Three-core flat cable

156

Welded pipe

137

135

Thrust ball bearing

113

Wheel assembly

130

Spot cooler Spot face roller

Time switch

131

Spray dryer

Timer

109

Spring clamp terminal block

145

Squeezing roll

Toggle action clamp

134

Toggle press

134

Tool bit

115

Torque motor

178

FGF

SR carbide single roller burnishing tool SR single roller burnishing tool

Tower crane

111

Stainless steel fasteners

153

Track rollers

148

Stainless steel pipe

137

Transformer

147 127

Stair lift

149

Trap magnet

Stationary products

161

Trolley wheel and caster

Steel mill duty & flame proof cranes Straight line action clamp

81 134

Trolley

112

Truck blower

185

Structural floor decking sheet

119

Tube

Submersible pump cables

126

Tubing accessory

Submersible winding wire

Super enamelled winding wire copper and aluminium

Turret punch press UHMW-PE

137

132

Worm drive hose clamp

154

XLPE cables

126

XLPE/PVC power cable

Xylan coating

129

Zinc flake coating

129

Zirconia polycrystal ceramic

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159

Modular safety controller

162

NC rotary table

160

Power vice

159

Servo motors

159

Thermal imaging systems

164

Tripod robots

160

U-tube

137

127

Vacuum booster pump

157

Switchboard meter

147

Vacuum system

157

63, 103, 117

Valve positioner

86, 160

Pg No

41 41, 137

Tail lift

Varistor cabinet

Tapeasy articulated arm tapping machine

V-block

152

Taper hole roller burnishing tool

Vehicle security and tracking device

110

Taper shaft burnishing tool

Vertical handle clamp

134

Vertical order picker

Vertical turning lathe

153

VGA cable

164 127

Wires and cables

Grease manual lubricator

138

Suspension magnet

Telescopic door

133

162

Surface grinding machine

156

130

Wireless crane control

Drilling machine

134

Telephone cable

Wire rope drum

160

Used CNC turret punch press

Technical ceramic

55, 89, 125, 141

Chain hoists

129

Valve

Wire connector

164

Superior hard anodising

Valve terminal

8, 81

Aluminium flooring profile

164 145

131

Winch

115

Universal radial drilling machine

Tachometer

112

Product

Unbrako

112

Wheel

113

Switchgear

Wheel barrow

134

Super precision bearing

Switches

FGF

Temperature controller

131

Vibrating motor

Tensioner nut

148

Vibrating reed type

147

Terminal block

Vibrating screen machine

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Girish Radio Corporation T: +91-11-23874297 E: info@girishradiocorp.com W: www.girishradiocorp.com

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Jyoti Ceramic Industries Pvt Ltd T: +91-253-2350120/338 E: info@jyoticeramic.com W: www.jyoticeramic.com

Goliya Electricals Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-24120456 E: geplmumbai@mtnl.net.in W: www.goliya.com

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Jyoti Cnc Automation Pvt. Ltd. T: +91-2827-287081 E: info@jyoti.co.in W: www.jyoti.co.in

Goliya Instruments Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-24149657 E: goliya@mtnl.net.in W: www.goliyainstruments.com

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Karcher Cleaning Systems Pvt Ltd T: +91-120-4661800 E: info@karcher.in W: www.karcher.in

Grundfos Pumps India Pvt Ltd T: +91-44-24966800 E: salesindia@grundfos.com W: www.grundfos.in

Havells India Ltd. T: +1800-11-0303;011-41660303 E: marketing@havells.com W: www.havells.com

Hensel Electric India Pvt. Ltd. T: +91-44-24541669 E: henselelectric@vsnl.com W: www.hensel-electric.de

Hi-Fab Valve Automation T: +91-22-40766539 E: valves@hi-fab.com W: www.hi-fab.com

Hindustan Motor Mfg Co T: +91-22-42500500 E: sales@hindmotors.com W: www.hindmotors.com

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Igus India Pvt Ltd T: +91-80-39127800 E: info@igus.in W: www.igus.in

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IMTMA T: +91-80-66246600 E: imtma@imtma.in W: www.imtma.in

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Inventum Engineering Co Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-26730499 E: inventum@vsnl.com W: www.inventumindia.com J J Gandhi Chemicals Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-40972525 Jaibalaji Control Gears Pvt. Ltd., T: +91-44-26251279 E: dchandramohan@jaibalaji.firm.in W: www.jaibalaji.firm.in Jaykrishna Magnetics Pvt Ltd T: +91-79-22970452 E: info@jkmagnetics.com W: www.magneticequipments.com

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Khandelwal Cables Ltd T: +91-09412286105 E: info@polywin.in W: www.polywin.in

Klipco Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-28684221 E: klipco@mtnl.net.in W: www.klipcoclips.com

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Knowell International Pvt Ltd T: +91-33-22304627 E: hktrading@vsnl.com W: www.knowell.co.in

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Kumbhojkar Plastic Moulders T: +91-20-24450055 E: sales@kumbhojkarplastics.com W: www.kumbhojkarplastics.com

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Luthra Pneumsys T: +91-09821128362 E: rl@pneumsys.com W: www.pneumsys.com Macro Tech Equipment Pvt Ltd T: +91-33-24666261 E: info@macrotechcal.com W: www.macrotechcal.com Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (Auto) T: +1800-22-6006 E: customercare@mahindra.com W: www.mahindrasmallcv.com Makson Machines Pvt Ltd T: +91-278-2446437 E: info@makwanaeng.com W: www.makwanaeng.com

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Mech-India Engineering T: +91-22-25853293/ 22-2585 3293 E: sales@mechindia.com W: www.mechindia.com

MGM-Varvel Power Transmission (P) Ltd T: +91-44-64627008 E: ravik@mgmvarvelindia.com W: www.mgmvarvelindia.com

Minilec (India) Pvt Ltd T: +91-20-22922354 E: mkt1@minilecgroup.com W: www.minilecgroup.com

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Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt Ltd T: +91-124-4630300 E: Shinji.Mizoguchi@asia.meap.com W: www.mitsubishielectric.asia/india/

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N K Enterprises T: +91-22-29201175 E: msengg2007@gmail.com W: www.msenggindia.com

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National Institute Of Design T: +91-79-26621109 E: designclinics@nid.edu W: www.designclinicsmsme.org

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NI Systems India Pvt Ltd T: +91-80-41190000 E: ni.india@ni.com W: www.ni.com

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Nia Controls T: +86-574-8833-6868 E: inquiry@xindaworld.com W: www.augustcompressor.com

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NMTG Mechtrans Techniques Pvt Ltd. T: +91-79-22821527 E: nmtg@nmtgindia.com W: www.nmtgindia.com

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Oil Seals Mfg Co Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-22047943 E: omcoseal@rediffmail.com

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OSG India Pvt Ltd T: +91-20-66304407/08 W: www.osg-india.com

Parashield Corporation T: +91-11-22592741 E: parashieldcorporation@gmail.com W: www.parashieldcorpn.com

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Patels Airflow Ltd T: +91-79-40200800 E: info@steeltubeindia.com W: www.steeltubeinida.com

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Pentair Technical Products India Pvt Ltd T: +91-80-28454640 E: contact.marketing@pentair.com W: www.pentairtechnicalproducts.com Perennial Technologies Pvt Ltd T: +91-20-22953511 E: sales@perennial.co.in W: www.powerrental.co.in Pilz India Pvt Ltd T: +91-20-24213994 E: info@pilz.in W: www.pilz.in

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Power Build Ltd T: +91-2692-231070 E: infopbl@elecon.com W: www.pbl.co.in

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Precihole Machine Tools Pvt Ltd T: +886-3-329-9968 E: pshtech@gmail.com W: www.peei.com.tw

Prem Brothers T: +91-11-28117456 E: powermaster59@gmail.com W: www.powermaster-india.com

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Premier Engineering Technics Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-26852233 E: sales@premiertechnics.com W: www.premiertechnics.com

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Presto Stantest Pvt Ltd T: +91-129-4272727 E: presto@vsnl.com W: www.prestogroup.com

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Sonal Magnetics T: +91-79-22872349 E: info@sonalmagnetics.com W: www.sonalmagnetics.com

Raajratna Ventures Ltd T: +91-79-27561915 E: sales@raajfasteners.com W: www.raajfasteners.com

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Spareage Seals Ltd T: +91-22-25800972 E: sales@spareage.com W: www.spareage.com

Ravi Electronics T: +91-79-65722609 E: sales@fluconautomationinc.com W: www.fluconautomationinc.com

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Spares & Components Co T: +91-22-25800972 E: sales@spareage.com W: www.spareage.com

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Sumitron Exports Pvt Ltd. T: +91-11-41410631 E: sumitron@vsnl.com W: www.sumitron.com

Renu Electronics Pvt Ltd T: +91-20-27292840 E: info@renuelectronics.com W: www.renuelectronics.com Rexello Castors Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-40917777 E: rexello@vsnl.com W: www.rexellocastors.com

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Rightvision (India) Pvt. Ltd. T: +91-120-4261026 E: lasco@rightvision.biz W: www.rightvision.biz

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Sanyo Denki Singapore Pte Ltd T: +-91-44-42038472 E: info@sanyodenki.in W: www.sanyodenki.com/ad/search1201

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Sarabsukh Enterprises T: +91-1871-223893 E: sarabsukhbatala@yahoo.co.in W: www.sarabsukhmachines.com

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Sawalka Tools & Machines India Pvt Ltd T: +91-20-27474447 E: info@sawalka.com W: www.sawalka.com

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Siemens Ltd T: +91-22-27623727 E: motors.in@siemens.com W: www.siemens.com

SLN Technologies Pvt Ltd T: +91-80-26651659 E: anil@slntechnologies.com W: www.slntechnologies.com

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TIDC India T: +91-44-42235509 E: industrialchains@tii.murugappa.com W: www.tidcindia.in

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Tox Pressotehnik India Pvt Ltd T: +91-20-66538300 E: RNamboodiri@tox-in.com W: www.tox-de.com

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Trident Pneumatic Pvt Ltd T: +91-422-2401376 E: sales@tridentpneumatics.com W: www.tridentpneumatics.com

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Trident Products Pvt Ltd T: +91-124-4300626 E: trident.sales@tridenthydraulics.com

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Trident Tools Pvt Ltd T: +91 22 2884 7191 E: abhay.jain@magicuttools.com W: www.magicut.net

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Tussor Machine Tools Ind P Ltd T: +91-422-3200183 E: info@tussorindia.com W: www.pinachoindia.com

United Netlink Pvt Ltd T: +91-20-26345274 E: zafar@netlinklive.com W: www.netlinklive.com

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Suraj Limited T: +91-79-27540720 E: suraj@surajgroup.com W: www.surajgroup.com

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Surface Finishing Equipment Co T: +91-291-2740259 E: sfec@sify.com W: www.surfacefinishing.com

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United Steel & Structurals Pvt. Ltd T: +91-44-42321801 E: admin@unitedstructurals.com W: www.unitedstructurals.com

Swam Pneumatics Pvt Ltd T: +91-120-4696222 E: swamatic@airtelmail.com W: www.swamatics.com

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U-Tech Associates T: +91-80-23390309 E: udaya@u-techindia.com W: www.u-techindia.com

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Syp Engineering Co Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-28489969 E: syppumps@gmail.com W: www.sypco.co.in

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Venus Engineers T: +91-11-32222661 E: enquiry@venusengineers.com W: www.venusengineers.com Vinit Engimech Pvt Ltd T: +91-281-2312091 E: vinit@balajilathe.com W: www.balajilathe.com

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Vishal Indtl Traders T: +91-22-23447975 E: vitfuture@gmail.com W: www.vitraders.in

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Weldor Engineering Pvt Ltd T: +91-2827-252038 E: mahesh.weldor@rediffmail.com W: www.weldorpunchpress.com

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Techaids T: +91-172-4379995 E: info@techaids.in W: www.techaids.in Teknic T: +91-22-26592392 E: teknic@vsnl.com W: www.tecknic.co.in

Shachi Engineering Pvt Ltd T: +91-20-66546900 E: shachi_engineering@vsnl.com W: www.shachiengg.com

Tempsens Instruments (I) Pvt Ltd T: +91-294-3052953 E: sales@tempsens.com W: www.tempsens.com

Shailesh Sales Corporation T: +91-281-2461102 E: info@shaileshmachines.com W: www.shaileshmachines.com

The Indian Electric Co T: +91-20-24475845 E: iecmktg@indianelectric.com W: www.indianelectric.com

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