PECM - Issue 2 2013

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Contents PROCESS ENGINEERING CONTROL

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MAINTENANCE

Printed & Interactive Magazine www.pecm.co.uk

January - March 2013 News & Events

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Publishing Director: Martin Holmes

Tel: 01843 863613

Email:martin@pecm.co.uk

Sales Director: Danny Humphrys

Cleaning Solutions

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Tel: 01843 604665

Email:dan@pecm.co.uk

Sales Manager: Ben Pritchard

Control & Automation

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Tel: 01843 601705

Email:ben@pecm.co.uk

Electrical Engineering

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Editor: Justine Sanders

Tel: 01843 604300

Email:justine@pecm.co.uk

Facilities Management

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Assistant Editor: Joe Pidduck

Tel: 01843 601185

Email:joe@pecm.co.uk

Fluid Handling

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Circulation Manager: Chris Sims

Health & Safety

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Email:chris@pecm.co.uk

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

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Machining

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Measurement & Monitoring

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Process Technologies

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Product News

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Pumps & Valves

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Software & Systems

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Storage Handling & Distribution 71 Switches, Sensors & Systems 72 Valves & Flow Control

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News & Events

Fuel Gas Success Story

VORTEX

SWIRL

JWF Process Solutions Ltd, Scotland JWF Instrumentation, England 0845 274 7750

Small scale success for C & M C & M is applying the precision skills it generally applies on parts such as hydraulic connectors for the mining industry to the production of miniature locomotive components for railway modellers.

The company is producing perfectly proportioned wheels, axles, tyres and buffers for a scale model railway organisation.Wheels are typically 6 to 7mm in diameter and buffers 3 to 4mm in diameter. But despite their small size the parts have to be perfectly scaled replicas of the originals — and it is not just ones and twos for individual modellers, but production quantities of 5,000-0ff.

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Accuracy of Carbolite ovens proves invaluable to testing at the James Walker Technology Centre Carbolite ovens are making a real difference to work being conducted at the James Walker Technology Centre in Cockermouth, UK. The centre has been equipped with twelve 120-litre capacity, 300°C, peak ovens for high-temperature product testing. James Walker provides knowledge-based services to a broad range of industries, from pharmaceuticals to oil and gas. Control and quality are high on their equipment.

Tel: 01433 620011

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News & Events Heat dissipation without turbulence Eisele expands LIQUIDLINE to include coolant rates.

Coolant circuits place special requirements on the connections and lines used. dissipation offers a special product line for To meet these requirements, Eisele coolants – LIQUIDLINE – with optimised connections in a full range of sizes and time-proven Eisele quality.

The two new LIQUIDLINE coolant connections are flow-optimised for extra fast heat

Now this product line includes two new components for extra high

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Stertil Stokvis Introduces Rapidroll Clean Door Stertil Stokvis has boosted its acclaimed range of RapidRoll doors with the launch of RapidRoll Clean. This latest generation of fast-action cleanroom doors provides all the established advantages of fast opening and closing alongside additional features to meet cleanroom requirements and protect against airborne contamination.

The new doors are ideal for all cleanroom applications across numerous industries and environments including medical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, electronics, aerospace, nanotechnology, optics, food and cosmetics. They are available in standard sizes ranging from 1000mm wide x 1000mm high to 3500mm wide x 3500mm high and feature impressive opening and closing speeds of 2.0metres/sec and 1.0metre/ sec respectively.

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‘MCERTS’ event expanded to become ‘AQE 2013’ The organisers of the highly successful MCERTS conferences have announced that the format of the next event will be considerably expanded. The focus on testing and monitoring will remain, but ambient air quality will be addressed in addition to environmental emissions and workplace exposure. As a result, the will be ambient air quality monitoring and the theme of the second day will be industrial emissions to air.

AQE 2013 (Air Quality & Emissions Show 2013) is the seventh in a series of specialist air monitoring events and will take place at the International Centre in Telford, UK, on 13th and 14th March.

In common with the previous MCERTS events, AQE 2013 will also include 50 free walk-in/walk-out workshops and an exhibition featuring over 80 of the world’s leading organisations in air quality and emissions monitoring products and services.

Visitors to AQE 2013 are likely to come from a wide variety of sectors including central government, local authorities, industrial process operators, test houses, consultants, researchers, academics, instrument manufacturers, the media and anyone with a professional interest in air quality.

Event organiser Marcus Pattison believes that the expanded remit for the event is a logical progression. “The need to produce accurate, reliable emissions monitoring data is the same whatever the industrial process,” he says. “Furthermore, the technologies are invariably the same and the people responsible for emissions are often also responsible for all aspects of environmental monitoring, including workplace monitoring, ambient monitoring, leak detection, fugitive emissions, fenceline monitoring etc. So

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it makes a lot of sense for all of this to be brought together under one umbrella – AQE 2013.”

The Source Testing Association (STA) established the original MCERTS event with Environmental Technology Publications in 2002 and has organised every event since. The STA’s Dave Curtis is pleased with the plans for AQE 2013.

He says, “The MCERTS events were ultimately about the protection of air quality, so it makes sense for AQE 2013 to have an expanded remit to include everybody with an interest in air quality and emissions monitoring.”

Emissions monitoring will remain one of the event’s central themes, but the addition of other applications for gas and particulate monitoring will substantially increase the scope and size of the event.

For example, whilst the MCERTS events addressed the needs of those affected by the Environmental Permitting Regulations (large and/or complex industrial processes), AQE 2013 will also meet the needs of Local Authorities for ambient monitoring and for the many thousands of industrial processes that Local Authorities regulate.

AQE 2013 will also hold great appeal for international visitors, because in addition to an update on EU regulations, it will also provide an opportunity to see all of the latest technologies in air quality and emissions at one specialist event.

AQE 2013 Conferences Commissioner for the Environment, the AQE conference theme will be ‘2013 – Year of Air’ and many of the sector’s leading authorities on air quality have agreed to speak at the conference.

Day 1: Ambient Air Conference,

13th March (*recognised by IAQM for CPD) Brian Stacey, speaking on behalf of Defra, will outline EU and UK air quality policy, followed by Prof. Frank Kelly from King’s College London, who will then discuss the future of air quality monitoring. He will discuss outline advances in sensor, data storage and communication technologies which have led to an expanding range of time resolved mobile sensors for air pollution, and how these sensors present an opportunity to make a step-change improvement in the quality, accuracy and scope of reliable exposure metrics for use in population studies, thereby helping to establish a more robust and targeted link between air pollution and negative health outcomes. Prof. Roy Harrison from Birmingham University will deliver a presentation in which he will explain how to gain added value from monitoring data by understanding air pollution processes. He will illustrate have been derived from the analysis of routinely collected data and will cite examples including explanations of relative nitrogen dioxide and NOx emissions, sulphate concentrations and PM10. Emily Jarvis from SIRA will explain the role of instrument of continuous ambient air quality monitoring systems (CAMs) and Ruth Fain from Golder Associates will explain how Section 106 agreements (section 75 in Scotland) have successfully enabled air quality monitoring programmes to ensure that development does not have a detrimental effect on air quality.

Ruth has direct experience of using the legislation and will be able to present examples of where it can be used. (*This conference has been recognised by the Institute of Air Quality Management as valuable

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Continuing Professional Development for its members and other air quality professionals).

Day 2: Process Emissions Conference, 14th March Richard Vincent, Head of Industrial Pollution Control at Defra will explain the Directive with particular reference to the Directive’s prescriptions concerning best available techniques and their use in environmental permitting. Other speakers, including Rod Robinson from NPL and Carsten Roellig from TÜV will also cover European legislation, monitoring methods and standards, with particular emphasis placed on critical aspects such as uncertainty calculation, maintenance interval, correlation Wiggins, from the Environment Agency will then discuss Operator Monitoring Assessment (OMA), which provides a systematic tool for auditing the monitoring provisions required by an operator’s permit by scoring the degree of risk. Odour is an increasing concern in many sectors and Nana Ampomah, also from the Environment Agency, will explain the role of odour management plans.

International Exhibition The AQE 2013 exhibition (www.

AQEshow.com) will be larger than previous events, with the inclusion of regulators, accreditation organisations, instrument manufacturers and software developers, test houses, laboratories, consultants, calibration gas providers and abatement equipment providers.

In combination, the exhibitors, which will come from all over Europe, North America and Japan, will provide a comprehensive view of the latest products and services in the air quality sector.

Many of the exhibitors will launch new products at AQE 2013. For example, DustScan will launch a PM10 sampler which is a low-cost, battery-powered, and Air Monitors will launch two new technologies that Managing Director Jim Mills says will change the face of air quality monitoring: “A new ambient in the gaps that cannot be addressed by larger conventional stations, providing real-time spatial coverage over a wide area.

“We will also launch a new particulate monitoring technology ‘FIDAS’, which will complement the FDMS technology (which has recently passed TÜV tests

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proving EU equivalence for PM10 and PM2.5). FIDAS offers additional information on particle size distribution from 0.18 – 30 microns and particle number and mass in each size range.”

Air Products will launch a new range of multi-component ISO17025 gas mixtures including NO, SO2, CO and CO in Nitrogen. Turnkey Instruments will launch the fourth generation of its Site Compliance Monitor the CM3, for monitoring noise and vibration.

The Horiba stand will feature the new PG-350E portable gas analyser and Kisters will launch the latest version of AquisNet DAS – software for monitoring stations.

Sigma-Aldrich/Supelco will launch the new ASSET™EZ4-NCO Dry Sampler for isocyanate measurements in air. This sampler was developed in Sweden and complies with ISO 17734-1.

AQE Workshops Over 50 workshops will be available during the event and whilst visitors will not have to reserve places; they will have to plan their visit carefully in order to ensure that they attend the most relevant workshops and conference presentations, whilst also allocating time to visit the exhibition.

The workshops are designed to provide an informal environment in which environmental practitioners are able to share information, much of which involves practical case studies.

The workshop programme will cover a broad spectrum of subjects relating to the measurement of gases, volatiles, particulates and heavy metals within industrial processes, stack emissions and the ambient environment. The workshops will address the monitoring of every important parameter and new technologies will be described for a wide variety of monitoring applications.

Many of the exhibitors that will be launching new products will utilise workshops to explain the applications for their technology.

AQE Partner: Environmental Protection UK (EPUK) EPUK aims to improve environmental quality for everyone in the UK. It seeks to bring together environmental professionals, industry, policy makers, academics and members of the public to policy and practice in areas such as air quality, so EPUK shares many of the core objectives of AQE2013.

EPUK President Prof. John Murlis believes that, as air quality monitoring

plays such an important part in the work of EPUK members, AQE2013 will provide an ideal opportunity to meet air monitoring professionals and to take advantage of the many facilities that AQE has to offer. “It is extremely important to be able to understand the factors that affect air quality, so accurate, reliable monitoring has a vital role to perform,” he says, adding: “Regulations are often improved or developed as a result of advances in monitoring technology, so I hope that a good number of our members will be able to attend AQE 2013. It will provide them with the latest information on both regulatory and technological developments, whilst helping them to understand better what is now possible in determining the relationship between emissions and ambient air quality.”

AQE Partner: The Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) Roger Barrowcliffe, Chairman of the IAQM, believes that air quality is an environmental issue which concerns many members of the public and represents an outstanding problem for government at all levels. He says: “Despite consistent progress in reducing emissions from industry and road transport, we have not yet achieved universal compliance with the standards and guidelines we use to protect the health of humans and ecosystems. To make more progress we need to increase our understanding of the problems and to utilise even better techniques in our management of air quality.

“The AQE show provides a timely forum to keep air quality professionals in touch with the latest technology and to exchange ideas with their peers.

The IAQM strongly supports events of this kind, which facilitate professional development and positive interaction between members of the air quality community. As an active air quality professional, I look forward to participating in the AQE Show and meeting other people with an interest in our subject.”

For visitors that pre-register at www.

AQEshow.com, entry to the exhibition and workshops is free of charge, and also includes complimentary parking, food and refreshments.

Entrance to the AQE 2013 conferences will cost £55 per day or £100 for both days.

For further information visit: www.aqeshow.com

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Air, Quality & Control (AQE Preview) Ambient monitoring will never be the same again…

Year of Air’ because Jim Mills, Managing Director of Air Monitors Ltd, says “We will be launching gamechanging new technologies at this event which will

particle size distribution from 0.18 – 30 microns and particle number in each size range. It also provides continuous real-time simultaneous mass concentration measurements of TSP, PM1, PM2.5 and PM10. The

monitored.”

Traditionally, ambient air quality has been monitored by networks of large monitoring stations that are costly to purchase and operate. In many instances these installations require planning permission, so it is not always possible to locate them in the ideal position. However, Air Monitors will launch a new battery operated technology that provides good quality reliable data in a monitor that can be easily mounted on any lamp post. Jim says “The main advantages of this technology, known as AQMesh, are that it can be positioned almost anywhere, and therefore provides cost-effective data that are complementary to existing networks; improving spatial coverage and enhancing models. This will help ensure that readings are more representative of the air that people breathe.”

Air Monitors will also launch a further technology that will substantially improve the value of ambient particulate monitoring. The FIDAS (Fine Dust Analysis System) complements existing PM monitoring technology such as the FDMS (which has recently passed TÜV tests proving EU equivalence for PM10 and PM2.5) by offering additional information on

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instrument does not require consumables and does not need to be housed in an air-conditioned housing, further reducing operational costs and simplifying installation.

These new technologies and others will feature on the Air Monitors stands (26 & 33) at the entrance to AQE2013. www.airmonitors.co.uk

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Sustainability Live 2013 The ultimate event for the UK’s energy, water and energy from waste industries Sustainability Live returns to the NEC, Birmingham on 16-18 April 2013. Comprising three shows - NEMEX energy Live, IWEX water Live and the brand new EfW EXPO energy from waste Live - this unique event will showcase the latest products and services from leading companies to thousands of industry visitors.

2013 show will see a major focus on building energy

As well as the opportunity for visitors to meet hundreds of exhibitors face-to-face to discuss their individual company needs and requirements, each show will be running free to attend CPD-accredited seminar programmes, featuring expert speakers offering insight and advice into the latest industry developments across the energy, water and energy from waste sectors.

Management Standards, Behavioural Change, Smart Metering and Renewable Technologies.

All shows are free to attend and located together so roof.

NEMEX energy Live – the premier event for energy in all its forms Sponsored by:

NEMEX energy Live is the event where visitors can discover New Energy Management Excellence.

Responding to this ever-changing marketplace, the

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innovative energy management - from lighting to building fabrics and software to solar. The seminar programmes consist of over 100 speakers, with debate and discussions on a wide range of topical issues,

IWEX water Live – bringing clarity to water resource management IWEX water Live is the UK’s leading exhibition dedicated to water and waste water management and continues to be the key forum for the industry to tackle issues, manage increasingly scarce water resources and look at effective waste water solutions.

With increasing concerns over the future of the UK water industry, IWEX is the place for organisations to discover sustainable water solutions, savings and best practice and gain high quality insight from the free seminar programme whose keynote topics include Catchment Area Management, Energy Savings, Sustainable Water Management, Smart Water Networks and Innovations in Treatment Technologies.

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EfW EXPO energy from waste Live – the new power behind energy from waste

As well as the chance to meet exhibiting companies, EFW EXPO will also feature its own seminar programme.

EfW EXPO - energy from waste Live is a new UK exhibition dedicated to energy from waste suppliers and will cover the whole spectrum of advanced thermal treatment and pre-treatment processes.

Bio-fuels, Feedstock, Anaerobic Digestion & Biogas and RDF & SRF (Refuse Derived / Solid Recovered Fuels)

Under the current EU directive requirement 15% of UK energy must be derived from renewables by 2020.

Organisations will have to rethink their approach to resource-hungry processes and to improving sustainability. EfW EXPO will provide best practice and cutting edge solutions from this fast developing sector, bringing together industry professionals all looking for inspired innovation and fresh ideas.

With so much on offer, Sustainability Live is a mustattend event for all professionals across the energy, water and energy from waste industries looking to network with like-minded individuals and source the latest product and services information to keep their organisation at the leading edge of innovation.

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News & Events Tinytag Data Loggers: costeffective and accurate environmental monitoring NEMEX Stand K51 Tinytags are accurate, battery operated devices designed to monitor temperature, humidity, power usage, CO2, and other environmental parameters across a range of applications. Data from the loggers is downloaded to a PC via a USB connection and viewed with easy to use Tinytag Explorer software. Manufactured in the UK, Tinytags help ensure that environmental conditions can be measured, recorded, analysed and validated. data to help ensure that heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems are working correctly. In addition, the Tinytag Energy Logger monitors single and three phase power usage, identifying when equipment is being used, times of peak load, and how much energy is being used.

Robust and waterproof Tinytags are available for use in harsh, industrial and outdoor applications. External sensors in the form of probes offer easy access to awkward areas a logger cannot reach, such as pipework; or can be used for monitoring extremes of temperature such as those in manufacturing processes and cryogenic areas.

Fuel Gas Success Story encountered problems with one of their Fuel Gas installations. The technology in use was a Vortex Flowmeter and the engineer had concerns that it was over-reading by 20-30%, according to on-site Calculations. The Flowmeter had been calibrated which made no difference to the errors in measurement.

They approached JWF who found that the Fuel Gas Line had an in-line Densitometer approximately 7-10D Upstream from the “problematic” Vortex.

JWF advised that the problem could be linked to the in-line Densitometer which would cause a the Vortex uses, this would have an effect on measurement accuracy. JWF recommended installation of the ABB Swirlmeter - unaffected by Following installation, the site advised that the results produced are accurate and equate to calculated values saving the site large amounts of money.

T: +44 (0)1243 813000 info@tinytag.info www.tinytag.info

Triaxial accelerometers among latest vibration products from Hansford Sensors at Maintec Stand number D5 Hansford Sensors will be showcasing its latest vibration monitoring products at Maintec 2013.

Among the new products on show will HS-109 Triaxial accelerometer, which allows three axes to be monitored simultaneously, plus a new version of the company’s spot facing tool, which has been re-engineered to extend its operating life even further.

Tel: 0845 680 1957

www.hansfordsensors.com

Composite Manufacturer Chooses a Babcock Wanson Thermal Fluid Heating and Cooling System AIM Composites has installed a Babcock Wanson Thermal Fluid System into its facility in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire to heat and control the cooling of its new press producing lightweight panels and mouldings for the transport sector.

AIM uses the latest advanced composite materials for optimum weight saving and structural performance. Its products are used across the transport market, with the main focus in the aviation sector. In order to produce larger components with repeatable high quality for this market, AIM Composites made the decision to install a new, larger press.

tel: 020 89537111

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Ucrete floor for Tomlinson’s new dairy

New managing director for ACWA Services

Tomlinson’s Dairies has recently opened a brand new production facility in Wrexham capable of processing 150 million litres of milk per year.

ACWA Services is delighted to announce that Gary Jackson, the Director and General Manager of ACWA Emirates, has been appointed as their new Managing Director succeeding Peter Ripley who has retired after more than 25 years.

Wiedemann stainless steel drains and channels.

concrete and tiles for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.

Mr Jackson who has been with the Company for some twenty years will remain based in Dubai and Peter Brewer, the current President of ACWA’s highly successful American operation, ‘ACWA Clear’ will take on the role of General Manager for the UK. David Clegg, ACWA’s current Executive Financial Director will deputise for Mr Brewer when he is in the USA.

www.kemtile.co.uk

www.acwa.co.uk

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competitive, plus he had visited a number of companies that had used Kemtile and they all gave a glowing reference.

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48th PetroAfricanus – World Upstream Networking Reception 19th March 2013, The Geological Society, London, United Kingdom

22nd - 24th April 2013 Hilton Windhoek Windhoek, Namibia

15th -17th May 2013 Sofitel Hotel Copacabana Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

9th Western Africa: Strategy Briefing - 22nd April 2013 19th Western Africa Oil, Gas & Energy Conference - 23rd - 24th April 2013 49th PetroAfricanus Dinner - 23rd April 2013

9th Latin Petroleum: Strategy Briefing - 15th May 2013 19th Latin Upstream Conference - 16th - 17th May 2013

3rd - 5th June 2013 L’Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe Paris, France

10th Maghreb-MidEast Strategy Briefing - 3rd June 2013 10th Maghreb, Mediterranean - MidEast Upstream Conference 4th - 5th June 2013 th 50 PetroArabian-PetroAfricanus Dinner - 4th June

18th - 20th June 2013 InterContinental Nairobi, Kenya

4th Eastern Africa: Strategy Briefing - 18th June 2013 4th Eastern Africa Oil, Gas & Energy Conference - 19th - 20th June 2013 51st PetroAfricanus Dinner - 19th June 2013

52nd PetroAfricanus – World Upstream Networking Reception June/July 2013, London, United Kingdom 53rd PetroAfricanus – World Upstream Networking Reception September 2013, London, United Kingdom

2nd - 4th October 2013 Goodwood Park Hotel Singapore

25th - 29th November 2013 Cape Town Convention Centre Cape Town, South Africa

22nd Asia Petroleum: Strategy Briefing - 2nd October 2013 18th Asia Upstream Conference - 3rd - 4th October 2013

15th Scramble For Africa: Strategy Briefing - 25th November 2013 10th Africa Independents Forum - 26th November 2013 20th Africa Upstream Conference - 27th November - 29th November 2013 54th PetroAfricanus Dinner In Africa - 25th November 2013

Global Pacific & Partners Senior Partners: Management

Sponsor / Exhibition

Pre-Registration:

Dr Duncan Clarke: duncan@glopac.com Babette van Gessel: babette@glopac.com

Amanda Wellbeloved: amanda@glopac-partners.com Sonika Greyvenstein: sonika@glopac-partners.com

tanya@glopac-partners.com jodee@glopac-partners.com

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More to see than ever before at MAINTEC 2013 easyFairs MAINTEC 2013, which returns to the NEC in Birmingham on 5-7 March 2013, looks set to be bigger than ever.

Indeed there is so much going on that the Institution of Diagnostic Engineers (IDE) has decided to host a spring gathering during MAINTEC. This will also be attended by members of the Institution of Local Exhaust & Ventilation Engineers, another show supporter. IDE Chief Executive, Bill Parker, says: “We’d urge all our members to put the dates in their diary.”

MAINTEC Business Strategy Conference This new show innovation will provide an opportunity to hear from leading experts and practitioners exploring and debating the maintenance issues of the day. Major names such as Wayne Curry, Engineering Team Leader, Britvic, Ian Rigby, Engineering Manager, Pepsico, John Davenport, Operations Director, Alcon, Paul Dennis, Technical Facilities Manager, Experian and Dr Sethuraman Muthuraman, Condition Monitoring Engineer, Scottish & Southern Energy will draw on their experiences, new research and case studies as they explore the industry’s hottest topics.

Innovating Exhibitors On the exhibitor front, MAINTEC 2013 will see show

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SAACKE Combustion has worked with Harveys Brewery

R.Stahl, ERIKS, Idhammar Systems, SPM Instruments, PRUFTECHNIK and Prevost UK joined by an array of new exhibitors such as James Walker, Decksafe Solutions, AW Chesterton, Metool, SAACKE Combustion, Intertek, Keytracker and Lubricus Grutzner and Ernst Schad.

First time exhibitor, SAACKE Combustion, will outline how it has helped Harveys Brewery improve the operation of its boiler plant. SAACKE recommended boiler to match the site’s steam demand – massively Xetec will show its FlexMaint computerised maintenance management software. It is both network and web based, and with a facility to edit every menu, button and screen, not only from customer to customer, but also from user to user within a company.

Dust extraction specialists, Dustcontrol UK, will showcase their latest centralised dust vacuum system - the DC 11 Module. The company can install one of these systems in a plant within just a few days. Plus, by reducing noise to 65 dB(A), the DC 11 Module is

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Fluke, is showcasing its new Fluke® CNX Wireless connects multiple measurement modules and sends simultaneous readings to a master device up to 20 metres away, allowing users to troubleshoot problems Ocip Energy will outline how a recent project to install to save the company 70% of its lighting costs.

Included on the Michell Instruments stand will be its smallest and fastest portable dew-point hygrometer, the MDM300. At just 21cm by 17cm, weighing 1.5kg, and with a battery life of up to 48 hours typical usage, it with the minimum of fuss.

FAG WiPro s condition monitoring system for wind turbines. Via a ‘live’ remote link to a wind farm based in Scotland, visitors will be able to see in real time how the main rotor bearings, gearbox and generators on HAZEX The HAZEX area at MAINTEC brings the UK’s top hazard prevention experts under one roof to address the growing health and safety responsibilities of engineering professionals. Here for instance Newson Gale which will debut its Bond-Rite® static earthing clamps. These provide hazardous area operators with the capability to continuously monitor the condition

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of their static earth loop connections on equipment at risk of electrostatic spark discharges. R.STAHL will be introducing IS1+ a key innovation for the company’s already leading explosion-protected remote I/O system IS1.

How far is too far?

DENIOS will be running a live and explosive free lecture at the show. Running for all three days this experimental lecture uses graphic demonstrations to workplace.

Awards & The Maintenance Exchange Adding even more drama to the proceedings, the winners of the MAINTEC 2013 Maintenance Professional are two categories: ‘Maintenance Professional of the Year’ and, in support of newer entrants to the industry, ‘Maintenance Apprentice of the Year.’

There will also be 38 ‘free to attend’ learnShops. These will explore an array of practical topics for instance, John Roberts, Managing Director at Idhammar Systems, will give an insight into the OEE concept and how it is linked to return on investment while Mike O’Brien, of Newson Gale will de-mystify the hazards associated with static electricity.

MAINTEC is free to attend and visitor registration for MAINTEC 2013 is now open.

To register visit www.easyfairs.com/maintecuk.

Fluke CNX 3000 Wireless System

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seepex Smart Conveying Technology extends pump life and reduces whole life costs.

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wo seepex customers have recently improved the performance of their centrifuge feed pumps by using Smart Conveying Technology (SCT).

This unique design of progressive cavity pump provides engineers with access to the rotor and stator for inspection and, if necessary, replacement without the need to dismantle pipelines. The stator is split axially into two halves, with 4 retaining segments holding them in a act as re-tensioning devices that, when tightened down, can help regain optimal A sewage treatment plant in Ireland converted their existing progressive cavity pumps to SCT with the aim of reducing the maintenance time compared to a conventional technology. Ragging was an issue on this site and the ability to clear blockages by removing the top half of the stator in situ was one of the deciding factors in the choice of SCT. Once in operation, however, the engineers noticed that the historical ragging issues experienced before pump conversion suggested that these pumps, running at about 20m3/ hr, were better at passing rags than a conventional design PC pump. Since conversion to SCT there have been fewer ragging problems and those that do occur can be cleared without dismantling any pipework. The customer is so happy with the reduction in downtime that they are looking to convert all suitable pumps to SCT design.

increase of 25%. This adjustment can be made again the next time that performance decreases and can be used to predict when eventual stator replacement is necessary.

Smart Conveying Technology was developed to speed up rotor and stator maintenance times and improve the ability to remove blockages and contaminants.

For seepex customers it is driving down pump whole life costs as re-tensioning the adjustable segments without the need for stator replacement.

In the North of England SCT pumps had been supplied as centrifuge feed pumps and performed with no maintenance interventions for the past two years.

When the engineers reported a drop in performance (which would normally mean a new stator is needed) seepex established that the pump had not been adjusted by the site since installation. A seepex visit

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Ultrasonic cleaning for best results Ultrasound is used widely throughout industry for removing problem contamination from all kinds of hard surfaces. Its unique properties can be harnessed to clean items of all shapes, sizes and technical complexity, penetrating holes and cavities that are impossible to reach using ordinary cleaning methods.

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ilsonic is an leading international supplier of ultrasonic cleaning equipment for a variety of uses throughout indus-

The company’s systems are suitable for a variety of purposes within these areas, including the cleaning valves, pipework, plastic crates and components, indeed whatever you have may well lend itself to ultrasonic cleaning, potentially saving your company time and money indeed many com-

1×1×1m, this mid-range system is ideal for general workshop use.

2×1×1.5m, this system is designed for larger components such as heat exchangers, intercoolers and major engine components.

3×2×2m, the largest standard system in the range, the IST5000 is built to accommodate the biggest coolers and

Hilsonic ultrasonic cleaning tanks are built to customer specifications

heat exchangers. more often the pay back is a matter of months.

Hilsonic systems can also be used to clean engine parts such as pistons, cylinder heads and engine blocks.

Hilsonic’s industrial ultrasonic cleaning tanks deliver the best cleaning results, with no compromise on quality or reliability. They are available in up to 50 distinct variations as standard with an endless number of custom built variaing requirements. The company offers full support including accessories, chemicals, service contracts and full training packages.

Its range of popular sizes comprises:500×500×300mm, this is the most compact tank in the range, an ideal portable system for cleaning small en-

All systems have Hilsonic’s unique generator technology, which features a predetermined frequency sweep and twin-tandem transducers capable of driving up to 2m in height, and full cavitation, crucial for cleaning larger components. Hilsonic systems are manufactured using the highest quality materials, with 316L stainless steel tanks as standard, and heavy-duty stainless-steel frameworks for maximum weight distribution and performance.

Also standard through the range is the under liquid jetting system, which improves the cleaning performance and maintains chemical integrity for longer. With other unique design features, this makes the IST range of systems a durable solution to heavyduty cleaning applications, providing many years of cleaning performance, backed by a two-year warranty.

Manufactured in the UK

Custom-built ultrasonic cleaning tanks Hilsonic also manufactures custombuilt ultrasonic cleaning tanks of all shapes and sizes. From 1L to 15,000L capacities, and with a huge range of frequencies, densities and power ratings, these customised models will always deliver the best cleaning results, with no compromise on quality or reliability. For more complex industrial cleaning processes, Hilsonic will consult fully with the customer to develop the right system.

Bench-top ultrasonic cleaning tanks For small-scale workshop cleaning problems, Hilsonic’s bench-top ultrasonic cleaning tanks are the ideal solution. Its Performance bench-top models are constructed in 316L stainless steel and are designed for longlasting durability, while the Budget bench-top ultrasonic cleaning tanks offer good cleaning performance at a reasonable price, without cutting corners in terms of ultrasonic power.

Whether a standard or bespoke system is required, Hilsonic works closely with the customer at all stages in order to develop a system to suit their purpose.

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Latest Imperial College Wind Tunnel Upgrade Again it’s Dynamotive with drives from Control Techniques At the Department of Aeronautics, Imperial College London, when the 3ft x 3ft wind tunnel needed an upgrade, once again the College turned to wind tunnel specialists Dynamotive for the task. Dynamotive chose a drive from Control Techniques for the crucial job of controlling fan/wind speed.

The project came about because of the failure of the DC motor and controller on the 3ft x 3ft low speed wind tunnel, which had a maximum wind speed of 150 ft/sec, during a time limited testing project being carried out by a PhD student. Because they had successfully worked with the Department of Aeronautics before, notably on asked to provide a fast turnaround AC solution - AC being preferred because of its reduced maintenance.

In remote control mode, the university closes the loop externally, taking into account differential pressure measurement feedback from the tunnel’s test section area. It is then possible to use an algorithm to calculate actual wind speed in metres/second. The researcher can then issue a corrected rotational speed set-point via the AC drive that is monitoring fan speed via the encoder, until the desired wind speed for the experiment is achieved.

The HMI touch screen is programmed with a number of virtual pages, push-buttons and digital displays for RPM, drive and motor status and fan motor temperature.

These are duplicated on the university’s own PC control, which allows remote access if required for diagnostics and service.

A complete scheme comprising PLC controller, HMI, AC motor and a Control Techniques AC variable speed drive was installed within weeks, enabling the PhD student to collect all of his test data with time to spare.

The wind tunnel is used for a wide range of tests from models of drones, or designs for reducing fractal turbulence (on an aircraft wing or a wind turbine blade for example) to attenuating noise produced by machinery.

Recently, testing has produced designs to reduce the drag on heavy vehicles, with a view to fuel saving.

The drive chosen was a 37 kW Unidrive SP model, communications with the Proface touch screen colour HMI that Dynamotive supplied and programmed.

The 37 kW motor was a special order through Emerson a 1,024 ppr TTL optical encoder that feeds back to the drive for the closed loop Vector speed control operation and with a force-ventilation fan module mounted to the non drive end of the AC motor’s rotor. This gives the extremely accurate low speed operation required by many of the university’s experiments.

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The Department of Aeronautics has a series of wind tunnels, covering speeds of just a few metres/sec to Mach 9. Their Honda low speed wind tunnel was upgraded by performance of today’s F1 cars. The 19 year old Control Techniques DC drives, still working well, were upgraded with more powerful Control Techniques Mentor II digital DC drives.

The Honda wind tunnel, which is optimised for race car simulate the boundary layer effect. It has a six component force balance. The Donald Campbell low speed wind tunnel also has a rolling road and is equipped with an electromechanical three component force balance. There are four other general purpose wind tunnels including the newly refurbished 3ft x3ft low turbulence low speed wind tunnel.

Dynamotive, formed in 1998, has developed and manufactured chassis dynamometers and facility control systems for numerous climatic, aeroacoustic and aerodynamic wind tunnel test facilities throughout the world. www.ControlTechniques.com

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New cost effective and flexible ETP temperature sensor range covers all bases for mounting and measurement

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ariohm EuroSensor has released its new ETP range of temperature probes based on a MEAS thermistor.

To suit the broadest range of industrial, for precision temperature measurement, four basic packaged design types are available that each offers a choice of options.

The four designs conveniently mount the industry standard thermistor in a choice of Ø 4 mm PTFE or Ø 5 mm brass housings, ring terminal probes, or hexagonal head bolts. Within each packaged design, a standard off-the-shelf stock version is available with optional features offered for each type include; housing diameter and length for the cylindrical probes, ring terminal mount diameter/size, and metric thread size for the hexagonal bolt version. The leadwire length for

Furthermore, thanks to Variohm’s UK based in-house design and manufacturing capability, fully customised versions of the ETP range are available. Variohm welcomes the challenge from its customers for their individual requirements, and for each design type can provide higher or alternative temperature ranges, different thermistor technologies, or mechanical The combination of so many feature options within a single range makes the new ETP temperature sensors a very convenient, practical and cost effective source for temperature measurement applications from HVAC to industrial process control and from home appliances to calibration and instrumentation equipment.

Variohm EuroSensor designs, manufactures and sources a comprehensive range of sensor technologies for linear and rotary position, load, force, vibration and temperature - providing complete pre-sale and postsale application support for demanding measurement applications throughout industry, agriculture, construction, autosports and research.

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Control & Automation

CalCert Instruments have over 30 years experience of solving process control and measurement applications, and having now gained ISO 9001 accreditation, back it up with Quality.

As a company they are ready to provide the necessary products and services to address either the day to day problems or put together a full project solution.

We can provide: Products: Instrumentation and sensors Systems: Designed, built and installed Calibration: On or off site and to recognised procedures Repairs: Both to product and systems Loop Optimisation: Get your control loops performing to the best possible.

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Control & Automation

Certified speciality lubricants for the best possible taste.

Communication between controllers and intelligent sensors made easy

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ue to the large variety of bus systems in factory automation, many system integrators are faced with the dilemma of choosing the “right� system, a decision that can have farreaching consequences.

For this reason, Panasonic developed a solution for transferring data between controllers and the sensors required. Up until now, communication between intelligent sensors and controllers has been realized via serial or parallel interfaces built into the sensors. At the same time, simple sensors capable of displaying the digital status of 1 or 0 only were developed for one In 2005 Panasonic, known for sensors at that time under the brand via optical interfaces between sensors. Each sensor could thus act as master or slave. Using these interfaces it was possible to copy settings such as threshold values, response times, NO/NC states,

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ensured reliability for applications that required several sensors. For these reasons, high-precision laser and pressure sensors soon began taking advantage of optical interfaces, too.

We continued to pursue this philosophy when designing the SCGUxx series units, i.e. units were developed that provided an interface been introduced as solutions for open networks. More units are

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Control & Automation Bifold, Official Partner of the Marussia F1™ Team have linked

Technical Solutions 24 Seven Limited

Safety with Performance to provide the widest range of relief valves for pneumatic & hydraulic applications

Technical Solutions 24 Seven Limited is the UK agent for the Italian manufacturer Santerno.

They have a large range of inverters with the Penta proving well suited to the UK market. Its robust steel enclosure, tropicalised boards and 3 year warranty all proving attractive. The drives are available up to 3000kw on short lead times. Up to 132kw they can be supplied in an IP54 casing with Estop and Mains Isolator as options. TS247 engineer’s have a wealth of experience in motion control and can help at all project stages wether it be design, manufacture, installation or commissioning.

www.technicalsolutions247.co.uk www.santerno.com

Bifold provide the widest range of relief valves for pneumatic and hydraulic instrument applications with pressures ranging from 7 to 1300 bar.

Our relief valves are suitable for safety applications. Many other relief valves of this type on the market, fail to perform the correct safety function required.

The Bifold pneumatic relief valves have a band. The relief valves are a safety device designed to match Bifold’s

Tel: 0161 345 4777

www.bifold.co.uk

New Poggi “AISI 316 Stainless Steel” Spiral Bevel Right Angle Gearbox A.5000 Series From Francis

It Won’t Drive you Spare Quantum Controls has launched a brand new website www.abbdrivespares.co.uk,

And Francis Ltd

spare for any ABB drive easily.

The web site has been designed with ease of use in mind to provide ABB users with an online shop to locate and purchase ABB drive Spares..

Achieving EXCEPTIONAL CORROSION RESISTANCE, for application in the FOOD, PHARMACEUTICALS, SHIPBUILDING, CHEMICALS, TEXTILE, PAPER, PHOTOGRAPHIC and other Industries, POGGI’s latest innovative, ‘ergonomic’ design of the A.5000 Series, AISI 316 Stainless Steel (Gleason Spiral Bevels) Right Angle Gearboxes, matches the external,

Quantum’s Web based spare parts information and ordering site ensures quick and easy ordering online. The new website contains

thereby enabling full ‘interchangeability’.

technical details. The site provides 24-hour access to extensive information and possibility to order them round the clock.

Selection of AISI 316, in preference to the more commonly used AISI 304, Stainless Steel, results in a substantially superior corrosion resistance, thereby offering a wider range of applications.

www.abbdrivespares.co.uk

www.poggispa.com/pict/doc/185000X/185000X.pdf

Reliance Expands its Range of Reli-a-Flex® Precision Couplings The hugely successful range of one piece Reli-a-Flex® couplings manufactured by Reliance Precision Mechatronics has been

the market may outwardly resemble the Reli-a-Flex®

accurate transfer of motion between two rotating shafts, while catering for parallel and angular misalignment.

The Reli-a-Flex® couplings are available from the Reliance Precision Mechatronics online store on a short lead-time, with a selected ‘preferred range’ available exstock. The coupling selector enables the designers to create their own unique Relia-Flex® for the application in hand, rather than using a coupling with a similar compromise the design.

The original range includes outside diameters from 13mm to 40mm and the additional micro sizes now available are 6mm, 8mm and 10mm. These couplings retain all the advantages of Reli-a-Flex’s patented design, and are ideal for the accurate, miniature motion control applications demanded by the printing, markets.

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is one vital difference. The patented slot design on the Reli-a-Flex® maintains a constant pivot length which minimises stress variations. On the Reli-a-Flex® the pivot points travel back and forward without changing the centre piece angle, resulting in uniform stress levels and accurate angular rotation. Similar looking couplings on the market can actually have a slot pattern where the pivot points move in and out, and the centre piece angle varies. This causes stress variations and less uniform rotation.

In tests performed on typical applications, the bi-directional error produced by a Reli-a-Flex® coupling used to drive a 3600 line encoder was four times smaller than that produced by a 4 beam spiral coupling. When used to drive a 6.35mm

l e a d leadscrew, the bi-directional error from the Reli-a-Flex® was 6 times less than that of the 4 beam spiral.

Reli-a-Flex® also offers predictable performance, having been tested for 50,000,000 cycles at its rated torque and 80% maximum offset.

For more information on Reli-a-Flex® couplings and the full range of positioning components and assemblies, please contact Reliance at sales@rpmechatronics.co.uk or visit our website www.rpmechatronics.co.uk

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Electrical Engineering

7“ Intelligent TFT display with sound MMS Electronic releases a new 7” Intelligent TFT graphic display, EA eDIPTFT70-ATP. With an LED backlit 800 x 480 pixel resolution touch screen display, built-in intelligence and innovative user-friendly features. It provides the ideal platform for development of interactive controls. For example, a virtual keyboard can be generated on the screen with just a few simple commands. The display can also provide acoustic feedback into an 8 ohm speaker. Sounds ranging from simple clicks, notes or jingles acting as warning or status messages.

Simple commands offer an abundance of clever graphics functions for and other TrueType fonts can be imported. The onboard 4MB memory stores images, animations and macros. Text can be mixed with graphics, pictures and gif animations. There are new integrated analogue rotary and pointer instruments commands. The unit features two analogue inputs in addition to 8 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs.

The eDIPTFT70-ATP features wide connectivity with 5V serial, I2C and SPI interfaces on-board. Also available in 3.2” and 4.3”.

MMS Electronics Ltd Tel 01943 877668 www.mms-e.co.uk

Multiplexer Transmits up to 16 Signal Channels over Fiber The new range of MX series Multiplexers from Ultra Electronics NSPI (formerly Weed Instruments) is now available from IndustrialComms.

With up to 16 signal channels available and a choice of input/ output modules for 4-20mA, 0-10 VDC, Contact Closure or transmitting control and instrumentation signals over long distances. transmission to which up to four input/output modules can be link completes the system. Bi-directional communication via the With DIN-Rail mounting, 24 VDC power input, ATEX and CE approvals the MX series of Multiplexers are ideal for applications in many market sectors in particular Process Automation, Utilities and Oil and Gas.

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Electrical Engineering Arc Energy Provides Specialised Welding and Fabrication for Vector PLR Arc Energy Resources has completed a contract for the subsea division of Vector Technology to carry out highly specialised welding and fabrication services on a pig launcher and retrieval system (PLR) destined for a time-critical subsea pipeline

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Gulf of Mexico. The PLR is 3.5 metres tall, 2 metres wide and weighs approximately 5 tonnes.

The contract involved welding a soft landing-arm system to the PLR and fabricating a number of specialised components that also needed to meet similarly demanding welding procedures in accordance with American structural welding codes, AWS D1.1 and ASME VIII.

Email: sales@arcenergy.co.uk

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Master Lock advises on controlled electrical lockout

Providing continuous power Recognising the need for the seamless performance of today’s technological innovations, UPS provider Socomec has introduced its new NETYS range of ‘intelligent’ single-phase UPS systems, which

Safety specialist Master Lock gives recommendation on how to implement a complete electrical lockout.

Thousands of work accidents occur while repairing or servicing industrial equipment. Most of those accidents are due to energy sources that have not been isolated.

environments and small to medium sized organisations.

Available in a range of options from 600VA to 3.3kVA, the systems are based on Socomec’s UPS technology and have been engineered to guarantee uninterruptible and continuous power for mission critical IT applications.

hazard is essential for a successful safety procedure: 1. Stop the machine from sources of electrical energy.

The range includes compact multi·socket UPS systems with features such as a USB port and powerful rack or tower solutions to protect net-works and other connected services.

2. Lock out the machine with an appropriate safety device. The isolation point that allows the lock out must be immobilized in open or closed position according to the instructions.

3. Check that the device is properly locked out it is forbidden to unlock the equipment.

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FTIR gas analysis improves container safety

Introduction because of the large number of airborne chemicals that can be present. Research in Germany and the Netherlands found hazardous levels of gases and vapours in around 20% of all containers and this level of contamination is now accepted as commonplace.

It is therefore necessary to examine containers before entry and this work is usually conducted with a wide variety of gas detection techniques in order to be able to assess, individually, all of the substances of greatest concern.

Reaktie, has employed FTIR (Fourier Transform Infra Red) gas analysis to dramatically improve the speed and effectiveness with which containers are assessed, because this technology enables the simultaneous measurement of the 50 gases of most concern.

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Chemical Hazards There are two potential sources of hazardous chemicals inside cargo containers; fumigants and chemicals that arise from the goods or packing materials.

Fumigants are applied to goods to control pests and microorganisms. Cargoes most likely to have been fumigated include foodstuffs, leather goods, handicrafts, textiles, timber or cane furniture, luxury vehicles and cargo in timber cases or on timber pallets from Asia.

According to the IMO’s international regulations, ‘Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships’, fumigated containers and ship cargoes must be labelled are necessary and these records have to be forwarded to the Port Health Authorities without their explicitly asking for them. However, absence of marking cannot be taken

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to mean fumigants are not present. Containers marked as having been ventilated after fumigation may also contain fumigant that was absorbed by the cargo and released during transit. There is also concern that fumigants may be retained in the goods and subsequently present a hazard to logistics providers, retail staff and consumers.

Common

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Chloropicrine,

Methyl

Phospine. However, with over 20 years of experience testing gases in containers, Peter Broersma from Reakti says “While the fumigants are highly toxic, the number of containers exceeding occupational exposure limits (OEL) due to other chemicals is much greater and the number of ‘failed’ containers is likely to rise as more containers are tested, detection methods improve and new gases Containers often travel for extended periods and experience a wide range of temperatures. It is therefore not surprising that unsafe levels of gases should follows: accessories and shoes blister packaging etc. etc.) but also in used pallets and lashing materials

with ethylene oxide and Xylene (BTEX) in Christmas and decoration products

no gases are detected, it may be possible to only conduct random tests a few times per year. If it is necessary for Customs staff to enter a container, all containers must Gas detection Since there are a large number of gases that might be present inside a container, the traditional approach to monitoring has been either to employ a wide range of instruments or to use chemical stain tubes for the most common gases, or a combination of both.

Chemical stain tubes provide a colorimetric assessment of an individual gas, typically with an accuracy of +/- 15%.

Different tubes are available for many gases and results can be obtained between 5 seconds and 15 minutes depending on the test. Once a result has been obtained, the tube itself is hazardous waste and must be disposed of. Historically stain tubes have been popular because the cost per test is low. However, the number of tubes that have to be employed in order to demonstrate that a container is safe can be prohibitively expensive and timeconsuming to employ.

One of the potential problems with electrochemical sensors is their inability to cope with high concentrations in a sample gas. This can result in poisoning of the cell, which would normally result in instrument failure. In contrast, similar high concentrations do not harm FTIR, and the instrument can recommence analysis after a few

possible to acquire the technology in a portable battery powered unit. He says “The problems with hazardous gases in cargo containers is now widely publicised and the responsibility to protect the health and welfare of staff.

However, the traditional testing methods are laborious, harmful gas.

ferrosilicon Inspection procedures Major ports have strict regulations in place to protect against potential hazards in cargo containers. In general terms, every incoming stream of products has to be checked for dangerous gases and if one of more gases are detected during the preliminary investigation, all of the

“FTIR has long been established as an accurate technology for the simultaneous measurement of gaseous emissions from industrial processes, so when the Finnish company Gasmet developed a portable version we were very eager to investigate its feasibility in container testing.

“Following our initial tests, we worked with Gasmet to DX4030) that would measure the 50 compounds of greatest concern. As a result, we are now able to test for all of these gases in around 3 minutes, which dramatically lowers the time taken for container inspection and greatly increases the number of containers that can be examined every day.

“We now use a portable FTIR for all of our container examination work and we have also supplied a number of these units to freight companies that wish to conduct their own testing. This technology is now in use at Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Vlissingen, Antwerp and Hamburg, and a company providing ship fumigation and degassing is using portable FTIR all over the world.”

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Kemet develops curvier profile for lapping Kemet International Ltd, world leaders in surface spherical polishing machines with a new range of

particularly in service workshops removing damage and wear marks. Machines are supplied with bespoke tooling to suit whatever application and Kemet offer process proving trials, free of charge.

In today’s world, engineers/designers are asking for cylindrical and spherical surfaces which may appear geometrically spherical or cylindrical forms.

In some cases, convex and concave surfaces need to be lapped together to form a perfectly matched bearing surface. Until recently the matching of surfaces has been a laborious manual operation, but with Kemet’s new Kemtech 15 Match Lapping Machine, all the hard work is performed automatically, at the push of a button.

For more complex cylindrical shapes, Kemet have developed a form generating machine which is able to produce cylindrically convex and concave surfaces where an extremely large radius is needed. A recent project created a convex form where the convexity was lapped form with a highly controllable, uniform shape

Before lapping

After lapping

The machine is based on Kemet’s market leading Kemet 15 base unit with the addition of a variable pressure, top plate mounting arm, adjustable to suit the requirements of the parts being matched together, dependent on size and material. The machine is ideal for convex/concave hydraulic pump components

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Used with Kemet’s extensive range of super-abrasive these new machines are able to process materials with ease, even extremely hard aerospace coatings, ceramics, and hard alloys.

Follow the lead of the world’s aerospace and medical market leaders - contact Kemet International if your

Email: sales@kemet.co.uk

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Facilities Management Counter Corrosion Ltd Coatings & linings www.countercorrosion.co.uk Corrosion Control Systems Counter Corrosion Ltd designs, manufactures and applies high performance coatings, linings and floor toppings for industrial equipment and environments.

Counterflake coatings are used to protect steel tanks, vessels and process equipment in the chemical, petrochemical, power and allied industries.

Counterline and Bundline linings are used to protect steel, concrete, tile and brick in hostile and corrosive environments.

CERTUSS

All CERTUSS Steam Generators are type tested according to European Pressure Equipment Guideline DGRL 97/23/EG. CERTUSS offer seven construction groups within their range of fossil fuel Generators with outputs ranging from 80kg/ hr to 2000kg/hr and operating pressures of up to 32 Bar G. To accompany the Generator, CERTUSS also offer their CVE Package Plant Module, where all of the associated ancillary items are pre-piped, pre-wired and factory tested.

Fuel types offered are Gas, Light Oil, LPG and Bio Fuel, with combination burners offered on all units from 500kg/hr upwards.

Also available are a range of Electrical Steam Generators from 6kW to 120kW. CERTUSS also offer a new “TC Model” with touch screen control ranges from 500-2000kg/hr and is compatible with many BMS

Counterfloor systems are seamless chemical- and wear-resistant floor toppings.

Hybrid Counterline system protecting a concentrated brine pit at 60°C

Chemical holding tank lined in Counterflake HD

Contact Malcolm Smith t: 01924 468559 / 380002 f: 01924 458019 malcolm.smith@countercorrosion.co.uk

Tel: 0121 327 5362 sales@certuss.co.uk

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Facilities Management 10kW UPS ‘backup in a box’ from under £10k A fully integrated backup power system for applications has been launched by UK company Pnu Power, with prices starting from less than £10k.

The EPS10 (left) provides 10kW of peak power and 100+ hours run time in a self-contained weatherproof box that can be located in extreme outdoor environments.

It can be connected to critical loads via a single mains cable and several units can be run in parallel, for higher loads and/or redundancy.

The unit uses the latest ultra-capacitor technology in place of conventional lead-acid batteries, to provide instant bridging power in the event of an outage and fast, reliable start-up of its integral diesel generator for extended run time.

More information at www.pnu-power.com

FOR FILTER SPARES & ACCESSORIES dustbits.com has been launched to provide a gap in the market place for a One Stop Shop to provide components for Bag Filter Systems throughout the UK. Previously owners of Filter Systems would have to go to the Original Equipment Manufacturer to buy component parts and this would usually mean purchasing from several companies for Filter Bags, Filter Cages, Pulsing Equipment etc.

The goal of dustbits.com is to bridge this gap by offering a full range of components at competitive prices so that the owners of the Filter Plants only have to make one phone call.

Dawsonrentals temperature control solutions

The new ecommerce website with easily ordered components makes the process of getting multiple spares a simple task www.dustbits.com To complete the service dustbits.com provides LEV COSHH testing

Dawsonrentals temperature control solutions (DRTCS) offer bespoke refrigeration equipment and temperature controlled factory extensions. The refrigeration equipment available includes purpose built cold stores, blast freezers, blast chillers, chill stores, tempering units and hot boxes. DRTCS modular extensions are ideal for creating extra space which can be used to house an additional production line, to provide extra warehouse room, or to expand existing work space. Extensions can be linked into existing facilitates or installed standalone depending on requirements. The image shows a temperature controlled factory extension which allowed an additional production line to be installed at the customer’s site within weeks.

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CKF – MAKING AUTOMATION ACCESSIBLE In conjunction with the drive by the British Automation and Robot Association (BARA) on behalf of UK Government, CKF Systems Ltd has developed a low cost robotic packing system designed to increase the take-up of automation within British industry. The there has been a reluctance to embrace such technologies, providing them with a very reduce production costs through improved Designed around a standard robot cell with integrated product and case handling interfaces, the system will enable many more UK businesses to compete more effectively at home and internationally. The Gloucestershire company aims to counter the competitive advantage, through low labour rates, of businesses in Asia and Eastern Europe, by supporting BARA’s efforts to assist in the implementation of automated solutions for manufacturers of all sizes.

Chris Buxton, CEO of the British Automation & Robot Association (a PPMA Group Company), stated: “It is to the credit of CKF that they have risen to the challenge.

If the UK is to remain competitive on the global stage it is essential that companies adopt the latest technology establishing an automated facility can be prohibitive. that can help UK Manufacturers take that all important step into the world of robotics.”

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Although the situation is starting to change, recent reports show that the UK still lags behind much of the world in robotic investment, with one report highlighting Germany employing a ratio of 127 robots 25 robots.

“There is a limit to what can be achieved by the continue to be based on manual input,” explains Ian SME’s, typically with between 10 and 100 employees, consider automation a step too far. Over the past 12 months, CKF has been examining ways to address their concerns relating to the skill sets required and the perceived costs. Our ready-made, low cost robotic packing system doesn’t require highly skilled operators, it is easily maintained and utilises a relatively small periods than manual labour, with greater consistency and reduced wastage. A company can then make better use of resources, redeploying staff more productively whilst also reducing the likelihood of RSI and other health and safety concerns.”

CKF is a well established specialist supplier of integrated solutions to the manufacturing industry, particularly in the area of food processing and packaging. It serves customers worldwide, including many global brands, utilising new technologies designed to transform virtually all aspects of production.

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Fluid Handling NOV® MONO® Helps Solve Theme Park Problem A Series ‘A’ Muncher® from NOV® Mono® has helped resolve a sewage handling problem at one of the UK’s most popular theme parks. The unit has been installed at the Drayton Manor Park Hotel at Tamworth in Staffordshire, to macerate sewage from the hotel’s 150 rooms before it reaches the pumps which transfer it to the main sewer.

It can be installed into an existing concrete channel or in a fabricated frame, complete with guide rails, into an existing submersible pump station as a logic controller to protect the machine against damage and overloading.

For more details visit www.mono-pumps.com or call +44 (0)161 339 9000

NOV® MONO® Invites Distributors to Share in its M RANGE pump Success Following the recent successful launch of its popular M Range of ‘mini’ progressing cavity (PC) pumps onto the European market, NOV® Mono® is now inviting applications from companies operating in France who wish to become stockists and resellers for the product.

“The response we received to the launch has been extremely encouraging, particularly from the French market, so we are now looking to strengthen our distribution network and increase the number of M Range outlets we have in France,” explains NOV Mono Key Account Manager, Ian Davies.

The Mono M Range includes a variety of highly versatile, general purpose, small-to-medium sized capacity PC pumps, which offer an ideal off-the-shelf solution for a wide range of both domestic and industrial uses.

Interested parties should contact Gabriel Kieser, T: +33 (0)3 29 94 26 88 Email: monofrance@nov.com

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Fluid Handling AOD ® pumps computer selection advantage AOD ® (air operated diaphragm) pumps rates from a few cc/min to 52m3/ hour. Selection of this type design is important for maximum performance and minimum maintenance.

Optimum pump selection is now possible with the PSI computer selection program available over the Internet.

for the respective offered models. This allows the comparison of various sizes to meet the application needs.

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Whisper Vane Pumps For Extreme Duty The design of this range of vane pumps has been widely used in prelube pump systems for lubrication of large engines prior to startup. Xd has now moved the pumps into extreme service applications, available with either dc or ac powered motors .

Xd 4 pump is a 12/24 vdc powered vane pump to 15 l/min and 4 bar pressure rating. Xd4 is a continous duty design built for industrial and marine systems. Performance has been proven in a wide range of transfer applications, where extreme temperatures , both high and low ,are a system requirement. with a permanent dc motor providing long life service.

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Health & Safety Snickers New Product And Price List Catalogue This full colour brochure is now available FREE to discerning professional tradesmen and women.

The new Snickers Product and Price Catalogue is now available with loads of new garments and accessories for working effectively wherever you are on site – whatever your trade.

The proof of Snickers’ quality and innovation can be seen in every garment – the sign of a company that knows what it takes to get the job done.

Whatever the task, whatever the season, the Snickers Workwear System provides the ultimate solution to make every man and woman’s workday easier and safer.

So get to know the cutting-edge range from Snickers Workwear…in every stitch, it’s miles better.

To get this FREE Catalogue, call the Snickers Helpline on 01484 854788.

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Deb’s Global Range; Universally Understood Every day, every single employee is faced with a choice as to whether they use a skin care product or not. We take a look at how the Deb Global Product Range has provided a simple, yet cost-effective solution to help employers and employees make the right choice.

With an approach to Product Development that focuses on both Chemistry & Dispensing Technology, the Deb Global Product Range was created to needs and cultural diversity of both local and international organisations; showcasing Deb’s latest technologies, providing ‘best in class’ formulations and rigorously engineered dispensing systems.

With Deb’s Product Development philosophy being to design use; convenient; cost effective and tested to the highest internationally recognised protocols, the Global Product Range is a simple skin care solution that meets the universal needs of employees and visitors alike.

So, when your employees are faced with the choice as to whether they use a skin care product, help them to make the

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Arco Helps Keep Rocket Men Safe At Bloodhound Test A range of personal protective equipment supplied by Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, was put to the hybrid rocket system that will be used to power the BLOODHOUND supersonic car in its challenge for the world land speed record.

The test took place at the Aerohub, Newquay in Cornwall and was streamed live over the web. The rocket burned for 10 seconds, generating 14,000lbs of thrust with sound levels at the rocket nozzle reaching 185dB, many times that of a Boeing 747 during takeoff. Bloodhound’s engineers are now reviewing the directory, to further develop the system, leading up to a planned challenge for the world land speed record on the Hakskeen Pan in South Africa in 2013.

The team also used the event to practice the safety protocols and rocket handling procedures developed

by R.I.S. and the Falcon Project Ltd that are necessary in order to maintain a 100% safety record. The BLOODHOUND team has partnered with Arco to provide expert advice and guidance on the correct PPE required to keep the engineers and designers safe during the build and testing process.

Daniel Jubb, the 28-year old rocketeer who designed the BLOODHOUND rocket system and his colleagues were fully protected by Arco for this week’s test event. Working in this high-risk environment with a real hazard, R.I.S. & the Falcon Project Ltd’s risk assessment showed the engineers were required to be equipped with Chemsol Plus coveralls with chemical and Chemmaster protective headgear.

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protection, Arco supplied pairs of Marigold Emperor Gauntlet gloves that are acid and alkali resistant and their feet were protected with Workmaster Hazmax safety wellingtons that are anti-static, slip resistant and have chemical protection. week was a major milestone in the BLOODHOUND project. It’s the culmination of years of hard work and dedication by the team and we hope this goes some way to inspiring young people in the excitement of science and engineering. However, this type of experiment is high risk and we need to be sure that the BLOODHOUND teams are kept safe as we work towards our goal of beating the world land speed record.

“We are relying on Arco to provide us with world class products that will protect us from any possible danger and its developing into a very effective partnership.

Arco experts are on hand to advise and guide us on the correct protective equipment we need for each step of the journey, so that we can concentrate on running the Thomas Martin, Arco’s Joint Managing Director, said: “We are delighted to be working with the BLOODHOUND team to provide the personal protective equipment they need to keep safe in the lead up to the record challenge. We are also encouraging young people to become excited about engineering and science through the BLOODHOUND Ambassador programme. Over 40 Arco Ambassadors have been visiting schools across the UK and holding sessions developed to engage youngsters in a fun and exciting way. In fact the whole company has got behind this project and we are proud to say that we have provided the most number of Ambassadors to the programme.”

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Torishima announces a number of strategic acquisitions.

Following a very successful entry into the marketplace over the last 18 months, which has seen Torishima (Europe) Projects Ltd develop a sectorleading position in the turnkey delivery of steam and hot water energy systems, the Wiltshire-based company is pleased to announce a number of strategic acquisitions.

As well as having a strong reputation within their sector, MGR Fluid Power Ltd will bring excellence in providing hydraulics and lubrication solutions required

by Torishima’s core pump manufacturing business across the globe.

MGR Managing Director and Founder, Mike Retford,

commented: “It’s a pleasure to be teaming up with a global solutions provider and it is a feather in the cap for British manufacturing that work previously undertaken in the Far East is now coming to the heart of the UK.” ICI Caldaie UK Ltd has also become a member of the Torishima Group, which will further enhance the group turnover of $630 million. Having worked closely with the leading boiler manufacturer for a number of years, it was a logical step to formally bring the two companies together to further improve both Torishima and ICI Caldaie’s offering to the marketplace in terms of competiveness, innovation and service support.

Previously based in the North West of England, ICI Caldaie UK is in the process of relocating its operation to Torishima’s new Centre of Excellence in Westbury, Wiltshire.

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Blast Machines Help To Keep The Corn Flakes Perfect Hodge Clemco has sold two specially adapted to help improve the convenience and speed of The nine ovens in the Manchester factory --- the biggest specialist cereals production unit in the world – are shut for maintenance every four weeks in order to ensure product quality and reliable operation.

Each oven typically toasts a tonne of cereal an hour at about 300ºC by passing it continuously through a tunnel of perforated steel.

takes about 45 minutes, which is half the time with the previous system.

Tel: 0114 254 8811 Fax: 0114 254 0250 E-mail: sales@hodgeclemco.co.uk Web: www.hodgeclemco.co.uk

Part of the maintenance procedure involves deepcleaning the inside of the ovens, which measure some eight metres long x two metres high, to remove residue and small particles.

The IBIX machines are much easier to use than Kellogg’s previous method, and the sodium bicarbonate abrasive Because of their compact size and light weight, operators can easily move the machines into position, and the blast and air control hoses are also light and convenient. Air pressure can be adjusted from 0.2 to 7 bar to control abrasive output, and the nozzle is a comfortable pistolstyle component with safety button.

The IBIX machines have been specially designed to and two moisture traps and a non-return valve to protect

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Laser Engraving Gives Manufacturers the Edge laser engraved control panels and labels, according to laser cutting and engraving specialist Cutting Technologies.

Based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, the Cutting Technologies team is reporting an increase in demand for laser engraving on items such as control panels using lasers to burn a mark into the surface of the steel which turns it black.

leading designer and manufacturer of engineering solutions for high pressure gas containment markets.

The company commissioned Cutting Technologies to engrave name plates for offshore application.

Jane Robinson, Director and co-founder at Cutting Technologies, explained the advantages of laser engraving over traditional printing: “Laser engraving leaves a completely indelible mark that can withstand the harshest of environments making it suitable for a huge range of engineering applications. It’s legible even when the text or design is very small and we can programme our lasers to engrave any characters, graphic or logo.”

“As we offer traditional laser cutting services too, our cut and engraved in one place, making the process delighted that more and more of our customers are seeing the value in laser engraving and incorporating it into their processes and designs.”

Cutting Technologies opened in 2003 and now employs 30 people at its 18,000 sq ft premises in Barnsley.

Formed by people who had been involved in laser processing, materials science and engineering for around 20 years, Cutting Technologies now has six lasers ranging from a small machine used for engraving metal parts to a 4.4kw machine with all the capability to cut incredible detail in metal.

With over £2 million invested in technology, Cutting Technologies offers the best range of laser cutting and laser engraving services in the UK. Few, if any, laser specialists have Cutting Technologies’ capacity to cut a 3000mm x 1500mm sheet of stainless steel and then engrave across the whole surface.

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Heason Technology supply custom motion system for CT scanner sample manipulator at the Imperial College QCCSRC Imaging Laboratory

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eason Technology has completed the integration of a vertical positioning system for a CT scanner used for geological studies at the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London.

The CT scanner is the centrepiece of the new Qatar Carbonates and Carbon Storage Research Centre (QCCSRC) - a $70 million, 10 year programme in conjunction with sponsors Qatar Petroleum, Shell and the Qatar Science and Technology Park to improve the understanding and development of the storage of CO2 in carbonate reservoirs to help mitigate climate change. The QCCSRC is a multi-scale imaging facility that evaluates the characteristics of various core rock samples combined with high temperature and high pressures in specially prepared capsules which can be up to 100kg in weight and 1000mm in length.

The Universal Systems CT Scanner has a horizontal positioning table which is used to present smaller core rock samples into the machine. To accommodate the larger capsules, and remove the effects of load overhang for the precision measurement required, the CT scanner is rotated through 90 degrees and samples are introduced vertically. For this part of the machine Heason supplied a motorised heavy load hoist mechanism and a large fabricated steel gantry which houses a vertical two-stage positioning table.

The complete solution included a motion and machine control system together with relevant safety relays/ interlocks for safe operation. The vertical positioning axis control interfaces seamlessly with the existing CT scanner controller via a LabView programmed GUI operator control interface located on the gantry platform as part of the electrical enclosure.

The custom-built vertical positioning mechanics form a two-part telescopic vertical stage. A manually adjusted and lockable axis is used for approximate sample precision sample positioning the second axis comprises a servo driven Thomson M75 Movopart linear actuator

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axes utilise linear guide bearing support for maximum stiffness and rigidity.

Jon Howard, Heason Technology’s Managing Director comments, “From a design perspective this was a very challenging and varied application due to the number of elements within the system – and with the space constraints of the laboratory, which is located in one of the solution need to be extremely compact. The project allowed Heason Technology to demonstrate its diverse set of skills from designing the custom steel gantry framework and actuator to installing & programming Dr Sam Krevor, the principle scientist for the CT scanner project at QCCSRC, worked closely with Heason Technology engineers throughout the design and installation of the gantry system and was more than pleased with the service and support he received.

“Heason Technology took the design brief and was able to competitively manage the complete gantry and high precision positioning system as a single source supplier. This was important as we only needed to deal with one company which made the process easier and faster for us. The design, manufacture and installation seamless integration with our CT scanner control system has been particularly effective.”

Heason Technology worked in conjunction with a number of contractors involved in the build at the QCCSRC laboratory to ensure that all requirements were met and timescales adhered to. The Company works closely with a selected number of global distribution partners for motion control components and systems; and through its own in-house design and assembly service offers custom-built motion system solutions that help customers across manufacturing and research to excel in their own technologies, with the advanced positioning performance they require.

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O2/Ar Ion Gun Spots the Difference The Hiden IG20 high-brightness gas ion gun is further enhanced by the introduction of a new beam optic beam brightness AND beam contrast, together with a With a raster scanning area of 4x4mm the IG20

and a choice of quadrupole SIMS detectors For further information on this or other Hiden products please contact Hiden Analytical at info@hiden.co.uk or visit the main website at www.HidenAnalytical.com.

imaging applications, and is the preferred gas ion gun for secondary ion and secondary neutral mass spectrometry, for Auger and for XPS. Parameter selection and gun operation are fully under PC control, and the gun is operable with both oxygen and with inert gas primary sources.

Two interchangeable ion sources are available for One is optimised for general analysis with maximum brightness and a beam current of 800nA, one is applications with minimised beam scatter and supporting a beam current of 200nA within a beam diameter of just 80 micron.

The IG20 ion gun is differentially pumped and includes full raster scanning, incorporation of a neutrals dump,

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Measurement & Monitoring New-format Fluke VT02 Visual Infrared Thermometer fills the gap between thermometers and thermal imagers Fluke, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology, has introduced the FlukeŽ VT02 Visual IR Thermometer, a troubleshooting tool with an infrared heat map. Until now, electricians and industrial, HVAC and automotive technicians have had to choose between single-point infrared thermometers and high-resolution thermal imagers (infrared or “IR� cameras). single-spot temperature reading is not enough and a high-resolution thermal image is more than users need.

CONNECTS for the Paperless Lab CONNECTS for the Paperless Lab is a combined methodology, technology and services offering that transforms laboratories into tightly integrated paperless environments.

CONNECTS for the Paperless Lab leverages existing investments in software systems, databases and laboratory instrumentation from a wide variety of commercial vendors. By bridging the islands of data generated in the lab and transforming that data into information that can be used across the enterprise, regulatory compliance, data integrity, as well as time and cost savings by automating processes and reducing manual data handling.

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Your Ideas.

Realised Sensor-Technik UK is the UK and Ireland representative of the Wiedemann Group, the sister company alongside Sensor-Technik Wiedemann GmbH in Germany and STWTechnic LP in the USA. Sensor-Technik Wiedemann is one of the foremost pressure sensor manufacturers and suppliers in Europe.

Since 2001, our primary activity has been the promotion, distribution and integration of control and measurement solutions utilising hardware manufactured by SensorTechnik Wiedemann GmbH. Sensor-Technik UK is also a distributor and integrator for a number of other companies including Wachendorff GmbH, Graf-Syteco GmbH and F.W. Murphy Limited.

Here at Sensor-Technik UK, we take great pride in our ability to develop comprehensive electronic control needs. Our controllers can be integrated into a CANbus network, relaying and receiving thousands of data packets every day.

One of the types of control system that we can provide is teleservice (telemetry), thus allowing complete systems

Similarly to our electronic controllers, we have a variety utilised in pneumatic, hydraulic and marine applications.

Customers have the freedom to specify important variables, such as electrical connection, output signal (voltage, current CANopen or J1939). The sensors we supply can measure up to a range of 3,000 bar and a temperature range of -25 degrees to 200 degrees Celsius.

Sensor-Technik UK’s range of controllers, sensors and HMI’s and all the associated engineering services make it a ‘one-stop shop‘ for your control, measurement and instrumentation needs, using industry leading technology and expertise to enhance system functionality and capability. Sensor-Technik UK’s team has over 50 years combined experience in control and measurement practical service and solution for your application. From project management, software, hardware design and build, through to full wiring harness design prototype and series production, Sensor-Technik UK can take care of all your control and measurement requirements.

Contact us to discuss your requirements today.

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Sensor-Technik are also able to provide HMI panels to provide direct feedback and control for any system.

The range of programmable, graphical interfaces can be

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We also design and manufacture bespoke wiring looms systems. Once assembled, each loom is tested to ensure that it functions as intended before it is released to the customer. If required, our engineers can then undertake the on-site installation of the full system.

The pressure sensors that we supply conform to exacting quality standards and have proven to be extremely durable and robust and are ultimately very reliable.

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Measurement & Monitoring Accurate Measuring Of Chain Now Available In response to customer demand, global chain manufacturer Donghua has added a new chain length measuring machine to its UK distribution centre’s workshop, making Donghua one of only a few chain manufacturers to have this equipment in the UK. Designed and built by Donghua, the machine is exceptionally accurate measuring to within 10 microns per metre (a human hair is of chain.

The equipment can also pre-load (pre-stretch) chain, eliminating the initial elongation often found in built ‘in-house’ attachment chain.

www.donghua.co.uk/workshop

World first for tuning fork level switch The latest addition to the VEGA portfolio of vibrating limit switches for liquids, designed for reliable, self monitoring and fail safe switching in applications with process temperatures up to +450 °C and process pressures up to 160 bar. Until now, vibrating level switches have been limited to process conditions up to +280 °C and 100 bar. By developing a revolutionary new tuning fork drive, it makes deployment of the instrument possible far beyond these limits. The resulting performance capability is impressive: process temperatures from -196° C to +450° C and pressures from 0 to 160 bar.

Email: info.uk@vega.com

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Electrifying results Continuous and synchronous acquisition of electrical and mechanical power. Optimized eDrive testing with HBM: Z Simultaneous measurement of high voltage signals, currents, torque and rotational speed Z Continuous acquisition of raw data for detailed analysis Z Power calculation per half cycle

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The 2nd generation of the Beamex MC2-IS intrinsically safe multifunction calibrator ATEX and IECEx certified calibrator with powerful processor , display with LED backlight and improved battery shelf life

The 2nd generation of MC2-IS is a high accuracy, user-friendly and practical tool for calibration in hazardous environments. Features, such as display visibility with LED backlight, more powerful processor and improved battery shelf life have been realized. The ATEX and IECEx certified 2nd generation of MC2-IS is robust and able to perform calibrations for pressure, temperature and electrical measurement. It connects to almost 20 available Beamex intrinsically safe external pressure modules and has a multilingual interface and complete numerical keyboard.

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Measurement & Monitoring New items added to the T24 Many new items have been added to the T24 license-free, wireless, radio telemetry range, WSS wind speed sensor or anemometer, a solar panel and rechargeable battery pack, and the T24-RDC data collector, which can collect data from up to 200 channels and transmit the data via GPRS, ie email, HTTP to a website, or SMS text message. The manufacturing, R&D, automotive, sports technology etc. A choice of

The MTL4850 Hart Multiplexer gains SIL3 rating for functional-safety related loops MTL Instruments is pleased to announce the launch of the SIL3 rated MTL4850 Hart Multiplexer. MTL is known worldwide as an intrinsic safety interface specialist, and now takes the lead in functional safety components by introducing the SIL3 rated MTL4850 Hart Multiplexer for connection to instrument loops performing safety functions up to and including Safety Integrity Level SIL3.

Further detailed information is available via www.mtl-inst.com

Portable viscometer Spectro Inc’s portable viscometer, the SpectroVisc Q3000, is available in the UK and Ireland from Analysco.

The 1.8kg, self-contained and portable instrument gives an accurate kinematic viscosity measurement by the side of the machine in question from just a couple of drops of oil. No temperature measurements, sample are solvents nor other hazardous materials.

The Q3000 can measure the kinematic viscosity of is able to accurately handle dark, sooty samples as well as transparent samples without pre-checks. Operators can dispense The sample is accurately timed by the internal processor as it traverses the channel at a constant temperature of 40°C to report its kinematic viscosity.

The low volume of each sample means less waste.

Email: contact@analysco.co.uk

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Test Tools Shop Check out the latest test instruments from the Test The Test Tools Shop offers a unique range of professional test and measurement tools all available via a free next day delivery service.

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Compressed air monitoring Omni Sensors and Transmitters Ltd. Compressed air is the most expensive form of energy in production plants.

Many companies are not aware that the generation and treatment of compressed air accounts for up to 20% of their overall energy costs.

Continuous monitoring reduces operational costs, cuts the investment required for new plant, and ensures round-the-clock availability.

measure consumption accurately ( +/2.5% ) in duct sizes from DIN15 to DIN300,

rates.

A full range of mounting sleeves is available, giving the option to subsequently replace E+E have patented their probe safety nonreturn feature. in compressed air is essential to reduce the risk of corrosion, machine failures, and poor quality end products. The EE371 Bar.

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Measurement & Monitoring Access Key Energy Data Without Leaving Your Desk!

With the new SPC DTM data transfer module from Elcomponent, users of the company’s renowned SPC range of portable energy data loggers can now access information from instruments installed anywhere in the world, without leaving their desk.

The SPC DTM module uses GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) to upload logger surveys to the web. As such the data is available at any location with a PC and an Internet connection and, with the software supplied, the information collected from remote instruments can be reviewed and analysed just as easily and in exactly the same way as it would be if the logger were physically present.

Email: Debbie@elcomponent.co.uk www.elcomponent.co.uk

Cirrus Research Makes the Customer King Cirrus Research, specialists in the design and manufacture of noise monitoring equipment makes their customers king by regularly listening to feedback and where necessary improving products to make them work better. Some examples of recent changes include:

level meters, the Trojan noise nuisance recorder and the doseBadge noise dosimeter. www.cirrusresearch.co.uk

Modbus Humidity and Temperature Transmitter for HVAC from E+E Elektronik

PIXELTEQ Takes Spectral Sensing and Imaging Mainstream New source for OEM multispectral device development and manufacture Ocean Thin Films announces its new PIXELTEQ™ spectral sensing and imaging solutions focused on creating innovative multispectral devices for aerospace, biomedical, industrial, laboratory and security applications.

The patented technology behind PIXELTEQ is an exclusive micro-patterned optical coating coupled with electro-optical integration expertise to deliver high-performance OEM multispectral cameras, sensors and optical coatings.

The PIXELTEQ portfolio includes PixelCam™ and SpectroCam™ cameras,

The EE160 HVAC transmitter with Modbus RTU output is the ideal solution for cost-effective installation in a bus system. The precision of E+E’s advanced sensor technology is combined with the latest manufacturing techniques to create a product with an outstanding price/performance ratio.

to integrated electro-optical devices.

The E+E HCT01 humidity and temperature sensor used in the EE160 features outstanding protection against pollution which leads to excellent long term stability and to accuracy of ±2.5% across the entire working range.

PIXELTEQ.com, email info@pixelteq.com, or call +1 303.273.9700.

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built for OEM applications. The company has unveiled a new website, PIXELTEQ.

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icenta Controls introduce a new range of industrial inline paddlewheel icenta Controls in the UK is introducing a new range of industrial inline paddlewheel

Company. demonstrates its competence to design and market products in accordance to the International standard, giving our customers

The International standard mandates that everyone involved in the safety systems lifecycle must demonstrate Functional Safety Management. MTL has demonstrated its compliance through an external certifying body (SIRA) and is audited by an accredited national body (UKAS).

IS barriers, Isolators, Fieldbus Instruments, Alarm systems, Communication devices and Instrument Power Supplies.

monitoring over the range of 0.5 to 1200 l/min with nominal sizes up to 50 mm. A simple yet robust stainless steel construction offers excellent corrosion resistance and a versatile design with custom options can be of 3 temperature ratings (up to 120°C, 230°C or 350°C) and pressures up to 100 bar.

Email: sales@icenta.co.uk

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Reduce energy usage by 20% - Discover the Next Generation of X-ray Inspection Combining new technology, an ergonomic design, improved user experience and greater sustainability credentials, the X3310 x-ray system from METTLER TOLEDO is the next step in product inspection for food manufacturing.

Its advanced technology achieves a detection systems - meaning it uses 20% less power.

Developed with feedback and collaboration from customers and manufacturers, the evolutionary X3310 x-ray system has been

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Process Technolgies

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IBC Mixers – Free Trial Euromixers unique range of IBC mixers have been designed for use on industry standard 800 and 1000 litre Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC’s) with a 150mm screwed cap, E-400 folding impellers have been designed

settled solids and slurries that need to be stirred agitated or mixed, for viscous materials Dual E-400 folding impellers are recommended for effective mixing and a strong top to bottom turnover of the product.

IBC into a versatile mixing vessel quickly re-mixing the contents when settled out during transportation or storage in preparation for use directly from the IBC.

For ease of use IBC mixers are supplied with an eye bolt for lifting with a hoist or the option of a fork lift module to facilitate lifting with a fork lift truck

Improved product performance and consistency together with cost savings on transfer and cleaning time are

Free trials are offered by Euromixers to ensure the IBC

including – dyestuffs and pigments, paints and varnish, chemicals.

time on a range of applications”

Electric and Air drive options are available.

New additions to Euromixers product range for 2011 include IBC Mixing Stations mounted, designed for ease of use and include with automatic or hand operated raise and lower with integrated industry recognised safety features and controls, mixing stations use the same drives and E-400 folding impellers

the standard 150mm opening in an IBC are also now available for use with the standard IBC mixer mounting or with a mixing station.

electric motors or air drives mounted on a stainless steel frame and secured to the IBC with quick action toggle clamps the mixer shaft and E-400 folding impellers are manufactured from 316 stainless steel as standard or plastic materials i.e. Polypropylene for corrosive products.

Options include a powder hopper or liquid inlets for the addition of powders or liquids into the IBC with the mixer in place to transform the IBC into a cost effective production vessel, E-400 folding impellers are suitable for a wide variety of applications including viscous liquids

The new range also includes 200 litre Drum Mixing stations which are designed for ease of use and include industry standard safety features to compliment the range of portable drum mixers.

product being fully mixed whilst being pumped to the production line or the safe addition of product into the drum whilst the mixer is operating.

Floor mounted, wall mounted or mobile versions available with electrically or air operated drives.

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Please contact Euromixers help with your application.

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From global brands to manufacturing start-ups, CKF is a provider of integrated robotic solutions that deliver you a competitive advantage and long term sustainability.

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We are as eager to protect the future of your business as we are to ensure a smooth automated transition; on time and on budget.

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Process Technolgies Precision Eforming Precision Eforming produces a full line of electroformed nickel 5 wires per inch to 2,000 wires per inch, from 1% transmission to 95% transmission, thickness from 3 microns to 250 microns, sheet sizes up to 22 inches square, standard openings are square but can be custom made slotted, round, or rectangular, in any designable and also can be black nickel coated.

Tel: 001 (607) 753-7730

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A Low Maintenance Stainless Steel Filter Range Designed To Suit Most Liquid Applications Axium Process’ range of 316L used across a wide spectrum of industries for a diverse range of duties. It is easy to maintain, has no moving parts and does not require tools for access or cleaning. This versatile, yet robust range includes; Compact, Standard, Economy, High Capacity, Duplex, Triplex and Jacketed options with interchangeable wedge-wire, perforated sheet and sintered mesh screens.

Email: info@axiumprocess.com www.axiumprocess.com

make it how you want it* profile assembly solution fast. versatile. simple.

*we mean MiniTec solutions as well as sandwiches

Keeping automatic pick & place equipment going and being able to use partially used reels, without the loss of components, provides substantial cost savings. Double Splice Tape for 8mm paper SMD tapes and Cover Tape Extenders for many widths conveniently achieve these aims. New additions: Top-Splice, a cost-effective ESD safe way of connecting 8mm SMD cover tapes, and Universal Cartridge Brass Shims, which economically employ the stapler principle to SMD tape splicing.

Cover Tape and Radial Component Tape Joiners, Tape Reel Sealers plus clear adhesive foils for test printing and trial placement, make life easier for the assembly professional.

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MAXWELL ULTRACAPACITORS. THE BIGGEST IDEA IN BURST POWER DELIVERY. IN THE SMALLEST FORM FACTOR.

SMALLER, LIGHTER, LEANER, GREENER, Maxwell’s industry-leading ultracapacitors are breakthrough energy storage and delivery devices that offer millions of times the capacitance of traditional capacitors. They deliver rapid, reliable power bursts for up to a million-plus duty cycles – even in extreme conditions. This makes them ideal for energy-use optimization in applications ranging from consumer electronics, wind and mass transit to hybrid cars and industrial equipment. Maxwell. The leader in burst power delivery. Hands down.

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working closely with a number of key sectors including Water, Power Generation, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Petrochemical, as facilities.

This has ensured that the team is well-placed to cope with the demands of legislation changes and help minimize the impact on industrial endusers.

The Energy Related Products Directive (ErP) has Brian Kelly, Regional Sales Director at BSS Industrial, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of pumps to UK industry, brings you up to speed.

The Energy Related Products Directive (ErP) aims to in pumping systems across the EU. The goal is to halve the amount of energy being used by glandless circulating pumps, including small circulating pumps, operating in the European Union for heating and air conditioning systems, by 2020.

incorporated in combi and system boilers installed on new systems or in refurbishment projects where a new boiler is attached to an existing heating system.

In the last implementation stage, the regulations starting from 2020 will apply to the replacement of integrated pumps in existing heat generators.

Overall, these changes are thought to be likely to provide a reduction in EU-wide carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of about 11 million tonnes per year.

Smoothing the way for our customers At BSS Industrial we have been working closely with our pump suppliers to ensure compliance with the new regulations and to make certain that our own customers are fully up to speed with the changes. We have been working not just to ensure compliance with the 2013 changes but also to ensure that the 2015 changes are front of mind for our customers in our key industrial markets of power, water and food and beverage production.

The EU has chosen to slowly tighten the regulations.

From the 1st January all circulators sold have been compliant to the new regulations which means that the

Crucially, our technical team has worked closely with our pump suppliers to model return on investment and payback scenarios for industrial clients installing new compliant pumps in key sectors. We understand that major capital investment requires sign-off from multiple different stakeholders and we can equip you with the information you need to make the best case for investment within your own organisations.

In 2015, the EEI index will change again and circulators will need to have an EEI lower than 0.23 to be compliant with the ErP directive. At this stage the regulations will begin to apply to the small pumps

your nearest trade counter, please visit www.bssindustrial.co.uk or call 0116 262 3232.

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Product News Parker’s ‘Mill’ cylinders deliver high performance under harsh conditions hydraulic ‘mill’ cylinders are an established global favourite in hostile environments and for use in steel mills, Parker’s mill cylinders are of heavy duty, all-steel construction and are fatigue-free at their

A new, wider range of mounting accessories offers greater versatility for

Tel: 00800 27 27 5374

Email: parker.uk@parker.com

Libra Systems Re-Invests Again To Drive In New Technolgy And Growth LIBRA SYSTEMS Limited based in Telford, Shropshire, a well known manufacturer of cold rolled metal products used in the construction of partition walls and suspended ceilings, has invested another £100k plus in new machinery, in order to drive in new processing technology to support its on-going growth, as well as raise current This latest investment in two new machines, both detailed and delivered from Addison Saws in Stourbridge, covers the latest ‘Mecal MC 305 spindle, 4-Axis CNC machining centre, which complete with its own tools

Tel: 0044 (0) 1384 264 950

E.mail: CWilson@addisonsaws.co.uk

SpectraLight QC: the next generation light booth for finely controlled visual assessment of color

Gainsborough Engineering

SpectraLight QC, from X-Rite, is a light booth with state-of-the-art seven available light sources and a data-driven back-end that carefully monitors the performance

of Vertical Form Fill & Seal machines are based on a modular concept in which the frame size is determined by the bag size, the optional components are then selected by the user enabling him to achieve

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Custom Harmony Room Solutions, based on SpectraLight QC technology, allow manufacturers the ability to replicate the consumer

enables the user to specify the type of drive, pneumatics, plc and electronics through to the type of

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head weigher, in-line vibratory tray

Cast iron compressor design offers traditional strengths with high efficiency These new compressors have a solid cast iron construction with modern,

Corner Seal’ bag format we also offer “Block Bottom attachments, Valve Handles, Tear Strips and a choice of Printers are just a small example as to what we are able to offer” points Change over times have been dramatically reduced by incorporating easy wash down features, tool free parts and settings that are easily accessed via

are robust machines that are simple to maintain and have outstanding Fault diagnostics reporting can be carried out via Ethernet or

T: 01427 617677 E:sales@gains-eng.co.uk Contact: Adrian Shenton 07971 121588 Tel: 01844 212233

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Product News Weld Cleaning Available from Elmer Wallace, two innovative weld cleaning machines have been launched to The premier EASYkleen PLUS Brush has higher applicable power, delivering effective amps, which means fast operation. And with its special MIG brush MIG welds can be cleaned quickly and easily. and has a current optimiser and pulse wave modulation to ensure best practice by operator and to maximise speed, increase brush life and reduce solution waste.

There is a range of rushes so all joint geometry can be cleaned with speed polished offering a high degree of corrosion resistance.

Tel: 0141 810 5530

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Demag cranes are a crushing success for CMS Cepcor Terex Material Handling has supplied two Demag overhead travelling cranes for CMS Cepcor’s Coalville, Leicestershire. CMS Cepcor is Europe’s largest aftermarket supplier of premium crusher components to the mining, quarrying, aggregate, demolition and recycling industries. requirements, Terex Material Handling supplied two Demag 24.5 m span, 12.5 t SWL single girder overhead travelling cranes, each with a Demag DR-Pro 10 electric wire rope hoist. The crane systems have two long travel speeds of 20 and 5 m/min, variable cross travel speeds of 5 to 30 m/min and hoisting speeds of 4.0/0.7 m/min.

Tel: 01295 676202

www.demagcranes.com

20 megapixel cutting-edge industrial CMOS cameras from JAI. JAI has introduced a new line of cutting edge CMOS cameras for industrial machine vision.

Leading the way is JAI’s new line of performancedriven cameras targeted at applications where the combination of resolution and frame rates is pushing data rates to offering 30 frames per and a 5-megapixel camera capable of 250 fps at full resolution.

The new camera technology in this high performance series will allow rates not possible in CCD technology, while still providing remarkable highend image quality.

For further information contact:

E-mail: camerasales.emea@jai.com

www.jai.com

MOTUS®ContactronControl Small drives and motors with a power output of up to 4kW are frequently used in machine control. In the process, sometimes both directions (forward/reverse) need to be controlled and the drives have to be protected against possible malfunctions. It must also be ensured that they can be reliably and safely shut off in the event of an emergency.

A product which combines these four important requirements into one device is the ® MOTUS ContactronControl. An innovation that can be used on busbars as well as on DIN rails.

The MOTUS®ContactronControl is an extraordinarily durable innovation due to its hybrid switching technology, resulting in a smooth switching function with an operational life span up to 10 times longer than conventional switchgear.

For further details visit http://motus.woehner.de

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seepex use Smart Conveying Technology to improve efficiency at Cog Moors

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og Moors sewage treatment plant in South Wales has, in the past, asked seepex to solve pump problems on site. This has resulted in a digester recirculation impeller pump being replaced with a progressive cavity pump to resolve issues associated with gas produced in the digestate. The progressive Stator Technology, a new innovation at the time, and the rapid maintenance of this pump proved a hit with the plant engineers.

Training from seepex has reduced downtime by upskilling the operators so that they carry out routine maintenance tasks, remove ragging blockages and adjust the stator when wear occurs.

To date over 20 pumps have been converted on this site and the extension of Smart Conveying Technology through reduced downtime, reduced maintenance intervals and reduced spares and maintenance costs.

seepex pumps are used on a variety of duties on site and following the success of smart stator they were asked to look at ways to reduce downtime of pumps caused by ragging blockages and high grit levels causing wear.

In conjunction with the plant management seepex proposed a plan to upgrade all the existing pumps to Smart Conveying Technology, a proposal that was taken up with enthusiasm by Welsh Water who could see the advantages of the design.

Smart Conveying Technology is a pump development which allows both the rotor and stator to be removed and replaced without the need to dismantle the pipework thus allowing blockage removal, pump inspection and planned maintenance to be carried out.

The stator can also be adjusted to extend the stator life by up to 100%.

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Software & Systems T-Cards System Now On-Line - gives global multi-user access T-Cards Direct has taken the concept of its and developed an OnLine version that provides an A big advantage of the new OnLine system is that it enables multiple remote secure access from anywhere in the world using Verisign’s SSL

Annual Board set out in the familiar T-Cards Direct format of columns and rows. Adding a project or work card could not be simpler – just click on the ADD t-card icon in the menu and a new t-card appears.

Tel: 01732 871417

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Status’ New SEM1750 Do The Maths Status Instruments has launched one of the most advanced but user friendly Dual Channel Signal Conditioners of its type on the market.

The SEM1750 accepts current and voltage process signals and offers 3.75kv isolation between all ports to provide ranged industrial process output signals such as (0 to 20) mA, (4 to 20) mA, (0 to 10) V, (1 to 5) V DC. In fact, any signal input or output can be programmed within the input / output range limits. Each input and output will accept a passive current loop but also has a built in transmitter power supply. software, USB Speed Link.

For more information visit www.status.co.uk

PATLITE presents a new series of signaling devices, which have been especially designed for rough environments and explosive atmospheres.

Safely encased The innovative, explosion-proof signal towers EDLM (3 coloured LED modules) and EDWM (5 coloured LED modules) come with a high-strength main body made of aluminium alloy. Thanks to their pressure- and flameproof housing they reach protection IP66. The signal towers are suited for flush mount, wall mount and horizontal mount.

Energy-efficient LED lights The series AR-070 and AR-078 are signal towers with up to five LED modules and a diameter of 40 or 60 mm. The signal lights are resistant against gas or dust explosions and are approved for zone 2 and 22. The energy-efficient LED modules with a PATLITE patented prism cut provide full and brilliant illumination. The signal towers reach IP65 protection.

All explosion-proof PATLITE signaling devices comply with the standard CE/ATEX/NEC certificates.

Patlite Europe GmbH Am Söldnermoos 8, 85399 Hallbergmoos, Germany Tel: +49 811 998 197700 Email: info@patlite.eu www.patlite.com

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Storage, Handling & Distribution RapidRoll - The door you can ‘Fit & Forget’

Lendon Containers Ltd Lendon Containers specialise in marine containers, one of our activities is in the conversion of these units as industrial modules. Once completed they can be transported to site either within the UK or shipped abroad and can be moved from one site to another in an easy and convenient manner.

In conjunction with the workshop we can offer from a part to complete fit out, with the client either supplying equipment to us or taking the part finished unit to their facility, for them to complete the work At the workshop we can offer a comprehensive service to fabricate, machine and weld – stainless steel, mild steel and aluminium There are a multitude of potential uses from water treatment, data logging to laboratories and so we would be very happy to discuss any potential requirements you may have For further information please contact : Lendon Containers Ltd 60 Webbs Road London SW11 6SE Tel : 020 7350 1940 Fax : 020 7350 1962 email : enquiries@lcltd.co.uk www.lcltd.co.uk January-March 2013 PECM

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Balluff SMARTLEVEL Technology, Accurate, Reliable Level Detection sensors today. Thicker container walls require time consuming set-up procedures. Material build-up of adhesive comprehensive solution – a new, self-adjusting capacitive sensor technology that overcomes all these problems.

Capacitive sensors are commonly used for presence detection of a wide range of nonmetallic objects and liquids. In order to get reliable and dependable sensing results with standard capacitive sensors, the user is required to use a trim potentiometer to adjust the signal sensitivity to meet the application Standard capacitive sensors often false trigger when confronted by applications involving up on container walls or the sensor itself. consuming, and error-prone – or just plain impossible. Frequent re-adjustments offer only short-term results and the overall operational reliability of conventional capacitive sensors is unsatisfactory.

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SMARTLEVEL™ sensors eliminate virtually all problems associated with standard capacitive level sensor technology. SMARTLEVEL sensors accurately sense correct levels of aqueous or high conductive liquids through glass or plastic walls up to 10 mm thick. Technology allows these sensors to automatically distinguish between non-metallic tank walls, possible interferences from foaming of material build-ups, and the true level in the tank.

The sensors also re-adjust themselves when confronted with changing container compositions during checking procedures or changes in liquids during different production runs. These sensors are simple to install and require no teach-in. They The sensors are suitable for all water-based liquids and other highly conductive liquids.

SMARTLEVEL™ sensors provide cost-effective, reliable, and easy-to-use point-level monitoring for a wide array of industries and applications.

Balluff offers this technology exclusively in a wide array of sensor environments.

To receive a copy of the capacitive sensor application guide and catalogue contact Balluff Sales on 0161 282 4700, email: sales@balluff.co.uk, www.balluff.co.uk.

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Made to Measure – Load Cells from Thames Side Sensors Ltd Quality, reliability, innovation and outstanding customer service have made Thames Side Sensors Ltd a worldwide leader in Industrial and Process weighing load cell technology.

Thames Side Sensors provides the ultimate in load cells and loading assemblies for tank, vessel, silo, process and truck/axle weighing applications as well as for incorporation into many types of process machinery.

Now part of the family owned Tecnicas group, among Thames Side Sensors Ltd has its origins in the 1970’s. and customers in over 60 countries in every kind of process industry we have a truly global presence. Over 30 years of supplying the world’s process industries in sectors as varied as offshore, cement, food, pharmaceuticals, minerals, metals, plastics and others has given us an un-rivalled, extensive, applications knowledge which allow us to properly advise customers on the correct selection and application of our products, All of our load cells are manufactured under strict quality control with full traceability and each and every one is individually tested to ensure their performance.

Components and raw materials are sourced from world class manufacturers with an emphasis on quality. Our

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offer a 5 year warranty against manufacturing defects on the majority of our products.

Customer satisfaction with both the products and service we provide has always been the key to the success of our business and our company goals and objectives are geared around this. Thames Side Sensors Ltd is fully committed to quality and has

ensuring rapid delivery times when required.

Our mounting assemblies, which are designed in accordance with Eurocode 3 practices, form a crucial part of the weighing system. Use of the latest Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software pinpoints the optimum design of assembly for correct operation and rigorous manufacturing and test procedures ensure total reliability under the harshest of conditions. Our patented designs of mounting assembly, LeverMount® and MasterMount®, allow rapid installation and removal of the load cell without jacks or special tools even when the vessel is full, providing major savings on installation costs. Options of special anti-corrosive load cell coatings to provide additional protection in extreme environments where stress corrosion could occur and high temperature load cells for operation up to 150C are just a few examples that set us apart from the rest.

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