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Sections Editors Choice Air, Gas & Odour Control Boilers & Maintenance Control & Automation Drives, Motors & Gears Electrical & Electronics Facilities Management Fluid Handling Health & Safety Labelling Systems Lifting & Handling Equipment Machining Measurement & Monitoring News & Events Process Technologies Pumps Software & Systems Storage, Handling & Distribution Switches & Sensors Valves & Flow Control Waste Treatment Water & Effluent Treatment

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Inside Issue 28 F1 ENGINEERING, WHEN THE FAST LANE IS WAY TOO SLOW There’s finally multi-team battle for the WDC thanks to significant changes to the rule book which have dramatically altered the cars; making them faster and changing their appearance.

HUMAN-ROBOT COOPERATION: KLARA FACILITATES GREATER DIVERSITY OF VERSIONS IN PRODUCTION AT AUDI New robot colleague in the assembly of Audi A4/A5 models: People and robot now work there side by side without a protective fence.

SULZER FINDS THE NEWEST ENGINEERING TALENT WITH SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM Investment is an important process for any business. Investment in new facilities and manufacturing tools

keeps the company modern, while investment in R&D helps to keep it at the top of its game within the industry.

NORTHERN MANUFACTURING & ELECTRONICS 2017 Situated right at its centre in Manchester, the Northern Manufacturing & Electronics show is a unique showcase of the considerable engineering expertise the region has to offer.

THE PPMA SHOW 2017’S NEW LEARNING HUB TO PROVIDE A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON INDUSTRY TRENDS The new and improved Learning Hub will be the platform for covering such hot topics as IIoT enabled adaptive packaging and the role of robotics and automation in the factory of the future.

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Industry News NDI brings together ‘Who’s Who’ from defence, aerospace and security industries at annual conference Defence Procurement Minister amongst major speakers NDI, the organisation representing Britain’s Defence, Security, Aerospace and Space industries, and a fully integrated division of EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, is bringing together a ‘who’s who’ of speakers at its two day National Conference and Dinner in November.

The conference will examine the risks and opportunities within the defence, security, aerospace and space sectors over the next two years. Topics to be covered will include Brexit negotiations, future developments in North American markets and the seemingly growing risk from cyber-attack which will all shape business conditions over the short to medium term.

The event will also give delegates the opportunity to hear from Harriet Baldwin, the Minister of State for Defence Procurement, as well as senior figures within the industry sectors and thought leaders from both public and private sectors.

There will also be the opportunity for networking with peers and ‘meet the buyer’ sessions through facilitated one on one meetings. There will also be key breakout panels led by the MoD, Thales and Airbus.

Industry calls for policy makers to deliver an industrial strategy for all Brexit scenarios New EEF Policy Digest calls for government to fill in industrial strategy gaps to back ambition of public and manufacturing Key data: •

70% of public think that the UK should aim to be a top five manufacturing nation

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82% of adults say a strong manufacturing base essential for UK economic growth

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65% of women say they would be proud to work in UK manufacturing

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Just 8% of manufacturers say UK has supportive policies for manufacturing, compared to 65% who say Germany does

There is enthusiastic support from industry for the creation of an industrial strategy which will be a crucial component in managing economic change regardless of the final Brexit deal, but the government needs to take the strategy to the next level and fill in the gaps ahead of the forthcoming White Paper in a new Policy Digest published today by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation.

The call comes alongside a new survey published today by EEF and carried out

by YouGov showing substantial and ambitious public backing for the UK to be a top five manufacturing nation by output. The survey also shows clear public support for government backing for industry with 82% of adults saying a strong manufacturing base is essential for the UK economy’s future prosperity.

Female engineers continue to face discrimination in the workplace Unacceptable behaviour and unequal treatment still prevalent in engineering industry and academia Female engineers in the UK are still facing unacceptable behaviour and unequal treatment in the workplace, according to a new report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

The study, ‘Stay or go? The experience of female engineers in early career’ found that 63% of the women in engineering surveyed

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In the Policy Digest – Making the Industrial Strategy Work for UK Manufacturing – EEF sets out how the final draft of the industrial strategy can match the ambition of manufacturers and the nation by providing greater clarity of support for industry as there is in other countries. EEF data (1) shows just 8% of companies believe the UK has supportive policies for manufacturers, compared to 65% who say Germany has.

Commenting, Ms Lee Hopley, EEF Chief Economist, said: “The UK is facing a potentially gamechanging point as we leave the EU whilst the sector is also on the cusp of massive technological change and grappling with long-term investment decisions. These challenges will continue regardless of what shape the final Brexit deal takes. Industry will have to be nimble in navigating challenges and quickly grasping new opportunities in order to fulfill public ambition for Britain to be a dominant manufacturing nation.

“The development of an ambitious industrial strategy with cross government buy-in is critical for meeting industrial ambition and the sector wants to work with Government to make this a success. Policy makers must now focus on evolving the positive policy framework set out earlier in the year into clear strategy which gives manufacturers confidence about the competitiveness of the UK in the future.”

experienced unacceptable behaviour or comments, which is as much as three times more than women in financial or medical professions. According to the findings, 40% of female engineers said they were not treated equally and 60% said it was easier for men to progress in their careers.

The report reveals that the problem of unequal treatment is an issue even early on in training, with almost half of female engineers experiencing differential treatment at some stage before graduation either as a student or while on work experience and 75% being aware of being treated differently by the end of the first year at work.

Industry News Institution invests in Bristol-based ultrasonic sensor company Inductosense is developing novel ultrasonic sensors for monitoring corrosion, cracks or defects The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has completed a new investment, through its £2m Stephenson Fund, into Bristolbased company Inductosense.

Inductosense, a spin-out of Bristol University, is developing novel ultrasonic sensors for monitoring corrosion, cracks or defects. The technology is known as the WAND - Wireless And Non Destructive system and it works by bringing a measurement probe near to a compact, battery-free sensor installed on a structure.

The sensors are small, passive and wireless and can therefore be permanently attached to structures, even if the structures are beneath a layer of material or coating. This leads to a significant reduction in cost and downtime associated with convention monitoring.

Stephen Tetlow MBE, Chief Executive of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, said announcing the investment: “The technology Inductosense is developing has the potential to cut maintenance and downtime costs of wind turbines, nuclear power plants and other large infrastructure making maintenance more efficient and low-cost.

EEF comment on IoP Trade & data Commenting on today’s Index of Production and Trade data, Ms Lee Hopley, Chief Economist at EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, said: “Whilst we’ve seen an even weaker quarter for manufacturing than indicated in the earlier GDP estimate, with weakness in the transport sector the main culprit, the trade data was marginally more encouraging. Exports of manufactured goods are faring well as a result of strengthening European markets and the weak pound.

“Despite this, we are still sucking in imports at a similar pace, leaving the deficit largely unmoved. All in all, this still leaves us cautious about the growth outlook as there are still scant signs that the contribution of net trade is set to ramp up and offset challenged consumers in the quarters ahead.”

Safran Landing Systems return to MACH 2018 MACH 2018 is excited to announce that world leading aircraft landing and braking systems company Safran Landing Systems (ex-Messier-BugattiDowty) will be at next year’s exhibition.

After, successful exhibits at MACH 2014 and 2016, Safran Landing Systems will once again provide an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) exhibit, at the UK’s premier manufacturing technologies showcase.

Safran Landing Systems is a partner to 30 leading commercial, military, business and regional airframers, and supports more than 27,000 aircraft making over 54,000 landings every day. The company employs more than 7,000 staff working in locations across Europe, North America and Asia.

At MACH 2018 they will be in the UK Supply Chain Zone, which is located in Hall 6 of the NEC. Peter Hall, Public Relations Manager at Safran Landing Systems, said “Safran Landing Systems looks forward to working with the MACH team and bringing our Landing Gear exhibits to the show in 2018 to share with the MACH audience as examples of the UK’s manufacturing capability.”

“It is exciting that we can support cuttingedge technologies, like those being developed by Inductosense that are, in George Stephenson’s words, ‘likely to be useful to the world’.

“The Institution wants to help companies overcome the hurdle between Research and Development and bringing a product to market, and apart from the monetary investment, this will also connect Inductosense to the vast resources and network of the Institution and its membership.”

Survey shows key plank of Government work and wellbeing policy failing to reach out to UK business Government urged to place more emphasis in the UK’s industrial strategy on helping the working age population stay fit, healthy and productive.

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Over three quarters of companies are aware of the Fit for Work Service but only a quarter of those aware said they would use it

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Only 14 out of 264 companies had used the Fit for Work service

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Just 3 companies who had used the service said employees had returned to work earlier

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Over a third (38%) of companies rely entirely on the NHS to medically treat employees

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No barriers to employing disabled workers or those with long term health issues by over a third (36%) of companies

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Employers increasingly offering flexible working and workplace modifications for workers over 50

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Almost half of companies (47%) said employer/government matched funding would encourage them to contribute to the cost of employee health and well-being programmes

Britain’s manufacturers are urging the Government to review its work and health priorities as part of its industrial strategy on the back of a new survey showing a key plank of its plan for getting employees back to work is failing to be embraced by companies, especially SMEs. Issue 28 PECM

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ENGINEERING, WHEN THE FAST LANE IS WAY TOO SLOW

xcitement is building as the 2017 Formula 1 season reaches the half way point.

There's finally multi-team battle for the WDC thanks to significant changes to the rule book which have dramatically altered the cars; making them faster and changing their appearance. Phil Holyome of engineering components specialists WDS Component Parts Ltd. takes us behind the scenes for a technical pit stop.

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For 2017, Formula 1 had one of its biggest rule changes in 20 years, meaning this season's cars look significantly different to any that have come before. More aggressive in appearance: the cars are wider and sit on bigger tyres, changing the aerodynamics and downforce grip.

They are faster, harder to drive and more exciting to watch.

Of course, behind all the hype and hyperbole, a huge amount of engineering goes on. Developing the next generation of Formula 1 car is not a quiet off-season project, but a high intensity undertaking that can take 18 months or more. As well as designing the new vehicle to be as fast as possible, it has to be built to incredible levels of precision and fully tested under

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every extreme circumstance the FIA can imagine.

The UK has long been the spiritual home of F1, with many teams (historic and current) based in the country. As a leading supplier of standard parts and workholding solutions, WDS has worked closely with several. It has also worked in the myriad other types of motorsport, such as rally cross, historic and truck racing and is a regular exhibitor at the annual Autosport show.

All the engineers involved in motorsport at any level have tremendous enthusiasm and commitment, while those at the pinnacle of F1 also show the fanatic attention to detail that turns marginal technical gains into race winning cars.

One of the regular projects WDS works on is developing fixturing to aid the machining of parts for engines, gearboxes and other critical elements of the car. As with designing a jig or fixture for any machining operation, the workpiece must be held securely, but in a manner that allows free access for the tools, drills etc. Also ease of mounting and dismounting the workpiece must be taken into consideration. So far so normal. The

difference comes with F1's requirement for ultra precision; default accuracy is at micron level, one-thousandth of a millimetre.

To achieve this level of accuracy WDS often has to develop special locators and use them in conjunction with bespoke base plates so that the workpieces are held so securely that they do not move in the slightest under the load from the tools.

For some of the F1 teams WDS will develop complete engine and gearbox fixturing systems, while others prefer to simply buy the parts from the catalogue then build an in-house expertise. Either way, the parts and/or assemblies supplied must be up to the job and WDS's expert engineers must always be available at short notice.

WDS also builds a number of special machines and test rigs each year for various teams across several race series.

As would be expected, these are often to test very specific characteristics of in-car equipment and the speed requirements can be nothing short of mind boggling.

Of equal importance, if rather less glamorous, WDS supplies a large number of motorsport teams with standard engineering components for building

supporting equipment such as wheeled tool cabinets and trolleys for transporting engines, gearboxes, tyres, etc. While these may not represent the cutting edge of engineering and design, they have to be reliable – especially considering how they may be treated when being transported from track to track, or when the pressure is on for a perfect, race-winning pit stop. They must also be designed to be ergonomic and easy to use (imaging the response if a critically important tool was too hard to reach, or if a mechanic strained their back just before a race stretching to lift a heavy component).

Another field of motorsport that WDS is delighted to support is Formula Student, particularly the young engineers at Liverpool University. Formula Student is a well established and highly respected educational engineering competition and a testing ground for the next generation of world-class engineers. Run by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in London and supported by many illustrious organisations and individuals, it challenges university students from around the world to design and build a single-seat racing car, which is then put to the test at the

Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit.

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The student engineers find it a real challenge, and usually do it as part of their degree studies. It gives them a taste of the exciting worlds of high performance engineering and adrenaline fuelled motor racing, and lets them showcase their talents to potential employers.

WDS are the UK’s leading manufacturer of standard parts for use in machine build components, standard parts, jigs & fixtures, and consumer products. The range of products available from WDS grows daily and so has the methods available to designers and engineers for identifying, specifying and purchasing any of the 20,000+ parts currently held in stock. For example, WDS has made ordering workholding solutions cheaper and quicker by removing small order surcharges.

From a WDS perspective, the business is delighted to be doing its bit to bring on the next generation of world class auto engineers, as well as supporting today's top motorsport teams.

WDS Component Parts Limited Tel: +44 (0)113 2909852 Fax: +44 (0)845 601 1173 Web: www.wdsltd.co.uk Email: SGray@wdsltd.co.uk

The WDS range covers five main divisions, Standard Parts, Machine Accessories, Spencer Franklin Hydraulic Workholding, Broaching and General & Modular Workholding.

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Designed with you in mind, the Rapidox 2100 oxygen gas analyser has recently undergone a facelift with exciting enhancements! An accurate and reliable gas analyser originally created in the year 2000 with many still in service today!

Enhanced with a five-point calibration option, this ensures accuracy and repeatability. Additionally, the updated zirconia oxygen sensor connected via a 2m cable, provides an improved sensor heater design with a faster response time and superior service life.

Additional features on the new Rapidox 2100 include: • • • • • • • • • • • •

A new OLED (organic light-emitting diode) screen with four lines of information New simplified menu system and measurement scale/unit readings Pressure and humidity measurement parameters Enhanced air calibration with auto pressure and relative humidity correction Updated and enhanced alarms with new latching and hysteresis functions Simplified menu system with redesigned data entry system Full diagnosis menu including sensor lifetime monitoring New live R-squared monitoring to indicate calibration quality Modbus RTU digital communication Updated password menu allowing partial/full protection of critical menu features Date and time with new formats including ISO standard formats Superior sensor clean function allowing enable and disable by the user

The Rapidox 2100 is ideal for those who want to measure low ppm oxygen analysis in high-temperate vacuum and high temperature applications such as in; gas production testing, additive manufacturing, combustion, gloveboxes, inert gas blanketing, manufacturing and within metal heat treatment.

www.cambridge-sensotec.co.uk sales@cambridge-sensotec.co.uk +44 (0)1480 462142

After 17 years of establishment, Cambridge Sensotec is proud to have manufactured thousands of gas analysers for our customers worldwide.

Providing specialised gas analysis solutions to many prestigious academic and research institutes, the company has an established global distribution network and ISO 9001 accreditation.

Available in bench, portable and rack-mountable configurations with a multitude of sensor options, measurable gases include; O2, CO2, CO, H2, Cl2, N2O, H2O, CH4, Cl, NO, C2H4, SO2, CH4, O3, NH3, SF6 and H2S. Cambridge Sensotec also offers a range of Rapidox servicing in the UK and throughout the World with a network of agents and distributors. A full-service program is available using state-of-the-art automated calibration stations with certified and traceable calibration gases; all designed to calibrate your Rapidox gas analysers accurately and efficiently.

Gas detection equipment can be purchased through our shop for applications such as; confined spaces, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, diving, medical and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). A comprehensive fixed gas detection installation and commissioning service is available for Oldham and Status Scientific instruments. This service includes national coverage, consultation, maintenance and calibration schedules.

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New greener GAST pump ranges provide greater flow and deeper vacuum GAST is introducing a new range of vacuum pumps and compressors that are simple in operation, robust and an effective source of compressed air. The three pump and compressor ranges include sixteen oil-free and oil-lubricated rotary vane models and, in a first for the organisation, four claw pump models.

New Belting Blog: Meet the Experts

Customised workholding CAD Suite

Habasit shares expert knowledge on belting online

The Hainbuch CAD models are available for customers to build via the Hainbuch website (www.hainbuch.partcommunity.com). On the portal, customers can create bespoke Hainbuch clamping systems and build the most efficient workholding device for their exact needs.

The experts from Habasit now share their knowledge about belting solutions for all industries online under blog.habasit.com. They provide expertise about latest industry trends, innovations and technical belting support in seven languages.

Commenting, Gast Group’s Andrew Lidington says: “These additions will provide customers with products that, compared to our traditional offering, can deliver even greater flow and deeper vacuum. Offering claw pumps also opens new industries/sectors that we haven’t been able to participate in previously.

This unique belting blog is a platform for a dynamic network of professionals. It offers a virtual community, to address a broad variety of belting needs in an open conversation through comments or e-mail interaction. With this approach Habasit aims to foster sharing of best practices in the belting industry.

For further information contact: Gast Group Limited Phone: +44 (0) 1527 504040, Fax: +44 (0) 1527 525262 Email: gastgroup.uk@idexcorp.com Web: www.gastmfg.com / www.jun-air.com

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Taking this system a step further, the Hainbuch facility also allows customers to download the CAD file from the Hainbuch website and model a complete fixture with components and the machine tool in the CAD system used by the customer. By importing Hainbuch models and putting components into chucks and workholding devices on internal CAD systems, end-users can visualise and calculate machining strategies and potential issues before even placing an order.

To build your own bespoke workholding solution, please visit the www.hainbuch. partcommunity.com website or get in touch with Hainbuch for a demonstration.

Great disc filters, greater service…

Helapet’s Filter Devices division specialise in the manufacture of bespoke or off-the-shelf inline disc filters used for precise filtration and clarification of particulates in air/gas or liquids. Each filter is manufactured in-house to our ISO 13485 accredited standard by a highly skilled cleanroom team in ISO Class 7 rated cleanroom facilities, equipped with the latest machinery providing a quick yet accurate output.

Incorporating a variety of filter media and membrane options including PTFE, HEPA, PES, WPE and Nylon, with our extensive range of inlet/ outlet connectors, each inline disc filter is produced to your exact specifications. Inline disc filters are used in a multitude of essential industry applications including instrument protection, sterile venting, particulate filtration and ink clarification. Helapet produce filters that are low linting, clean and chemically compatible negating the use of adhesives or binders. Ultrasonic welding techniques and over-moulding maintains integrity, allowing our filters to withstand intense heat and pressure without the risk of bypass or compromising flow rates.

For specific applications we offer our customers a chance to custom design and build their own disc filter. Our end-to-end consultation service ensures that each unique filter is manufactured to the exact specifications of the client before the final design is completed. Using professional Computer Aided Design (CAD) software our team will work with you to get the filter design approved and ready for production, supported by manufactured samples. Hear what our customers have had to say: “We have been impressed by the quality of the filters provided by Helapet. Deliveries and lead times have been very good. An additional benefit has been the level of support on a technical basis, advising of the materials to be used and the professionalism of the sales and engineering staff.”

Medical device manufacturer, UK Email us at filters@helapet.co.uk and send us details of your filtration requirements, or visit www.filterdevices.co.uk to learn more.

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Clean Room Ventilation & Energy Efficiency lean rooms are vital when it comes to ensuring medicines are contamination free. Investing in new technology in addition to adopting hygienic handling techniques are paramount to effective clean rooms.

Not forgetting air ducts and ventilation areas to facilitate the airflow and pressure required to ensure the required number of air changes per house and pressurisation of contaminants.

Designers must dedicate time to designing clean rooms and equipment located within them. Modern clean room designs use computer aided engineering programs such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) software and recent advances in construction ensure that clean rooms are built to a higher standard in terms of reducing contamination risks.

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There have been a number of global initiatives around energy efficiency in clean rooms, such as the EN 16001 standard. In terms of clean room ventilation, advances in microcomputing now allow the motors and fans that drive clean room air conditioning system to be self-adjusting, whereby the airflow adjusts in relation to changes in pressure.

For the reduction or prevention of any entering airborne germs air handling units (AHUs) are vital. They take over the following basic functions: Filtering of air particles, dust and micro-organism and to maintenance of the air pressure within the room. Rooms which underlie greater hygienic requirements than the surrounding rooms, must be held in an overpressure range. Therefore, the AHU must pump more room air into the clean room than it extracts from it. Maintenance of the air humidity within the room known as relative humidity can influence the effectiveness and shelf-life of medication during production. A certain atmospheric moisture is also essential, for example for the pressure injecting of tablets. The fan operated ahu must also maintaining the room temperature which can directly or indirectly influence the

production of pharmaceutical products.

Indirect influence can also take place through contamination transmitted by employees.

This week we look at how the highly efficient ERP compliant E-Wheel from Axair fans can be used to facilitate effective ventilation systems within powder control booths and clean rooms.

Available in five sizes, the E-Wheel has impressive efficiencies and key features when compared with competitor alternatives, and when compared to its counterparts from the B series, the E series supersedes it in terms of noise reduction (up to 3dB) and overall energy efficiency, with improvements up to 4%.

In powder control rooms, legislation refers to noise levels per operator over a specified time period which makes the e series range of modular plug fans a complementary component to clean room ventilation systems.

Working with leading powder control booth manufacturer Howorth Air Technology, Axair Fans explain how the E Series range is used to provide world class containment and infection control solutions. Howorth’s expertise in clean room air filtration and ventilation systems is fundamental to the success in efficient and reliable air filters.

The Problem: Noisy Ventilation Due to the small size of the room given in any typical control booth or clean room, Howorth required a high pressure, high airflow solution for their ventilation system. An operating duty of 300m3/hr with 1220Pa max pressure per fan was the required specification in this powder control booth refurbishment. The current components that were proving

noisy in operation and an alternative was needed quickly.

The Solution: Noise Optimised Ventilation Fitting four backward curved centrifugal impellers, known as the E-Wheel from the E-Series in a modular plug type composition proved to be an efficient and effective solution. Producing a significant reduction in operation noise and achieved the required duty with ease. The E-wheel produces cost effective savings for our customer by consuming less power in operation.

Why The E-Wheel?

Driven by an increased market requirement concerning noise levels new impeller design produces significant increases in energy efficiency and major reductions in operating noise levels. It features seven aerofoil design blades for high flow and low to medium pressure applications like computer room air conditioning and air handling (CRAC/CRAH), energy recovery ventilation (ERV), energy recovery units (ERUs), box and roof fans.

Clean rooms place the highest demands on ventilation and air-conditioning.

This is comprehensible, as it is primarily in use in those industries dealing with pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, semiconductors and electronics, in medicine or even aerospace engineering. Ultimately everywhere, where particles in the air could have grave consequences or where the quality of the product to be produced might be impaired. www.axair-fans.co.uk

Human-robot cooperation: KLARA facilitates greater diversity of versions in production at Audi

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Expansion of human-robot cooperation

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Safe collaboration between man and machine without protective fence

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Rapid implementation due to integration as a module

Ingolstadt, August 3, 2017 – New robot colleague in the assembly of Audi A4/A5 models: People and robot now work there side by side without a protective fence.

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With this human- robot cooperation (HRC), the smart factory comes closer to reality at the Audi plant in Ingolstadt. “Adhesive application with robot assistance,” abbreviated from the German as KLARA, provides support with the installation of roofs made of carbon-fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) in the new Audi RS 5 Coupe (fuel consumption combined in l/100 km: 8.7; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 197*). So for the first time, Audi is using an

HRC light robot in its main plant for applying adhesive in final assembly.

Similar robots are already integrated into production in the body shops in Ingolstadt and Brussels as well as in engine assembly in Győr.

As the first step, an employee places the carbon-fiber reinforced polymer roof on a rotary table and tilts it. The application of adhesive is triggered by pressing and holding a button. An illuminated ring indicates when KLARA has precisely

applied adhesive over a length of more than five meters. The robot then signals that the roof is ready for installation. The employee takes the roof with the aid of a handling device and installs it in the car.

The CFRP roof is optional equipment in the new Audi RS 5 Coupe and is significantly larger than comparable roof systems.

A person would therefore not be able to apply the adhesive as reliably and accurately as KLARA. Unlike conventional robots, KLARA does not require a protective fence, which means that the working spaces of human and machine blend into one. This saves considerable space at the assembly line and allows HRC to be integrated into

the production line. With human-robot cooperation like this, employee safety has top priority at Audi. The employee is in control, initiates the application of adhesive and can halt the process at any time. Sensors in the robot arm recognize when a human is touched and automatically stop any movement in the case of danger. KLARA also indicates any danger with the illuminated ring: It lights up red if there is any disturbance.

All equipment components were preassembled on a base plate. This allowed KLARA to be installed and put into

operation within a short time. Integration took place without any interference in the existing assembly line. An alternative solution for applying adhesive to the new roofs would only have been possible with far greater effort and expense.

The Audi Group, with its brands Audi, Ducati and Lamborghini, is one of the most successful manufacturers of automobiles and motorcycles in the premium segment.

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Are Your Enclosures Ready for the Summer?

Rittal is warning users of manufacturing automation systems to check that they are prepared for the summer heat and, if necessary, arrange for an inspection of their equipment to check the level of risk.

Assuming an efficiency of 97 per cent, a 250kW drive can produce up to 7.5kW of heat, much of which is retained inside the enclosure in which it’s installed. Therefore without adequate cooling heat will rise.

High temperatures are the most common cause of sensitive electrical and electronic components tripping or even failing.

The life expectancy of components is hugely affected by excess heat. An electrical component’s life expectancy is reduced by 50 per cent for every 10°C increase in the ambient temperature. So keeping an expensive Inverter drive cool, prelongs its life, reduces the risk of failure and saves you money.

A failed electrical device can cause major disruption to production which could cost a company hundreds of thousands of pounds per hour. The cost of catastrophic equipment failure is even higher, because it means an extended period of downtime while replacement products are sourced and fitted.

Jason Swann, Rittal’s Product Manager for Climate advises: “Electrical equipment generates lots of heat. Add to this the ambient heat from the rising summer temperatures and your enclosure will start to reach a critical point of overheating without sufficiecnt cooling. What would you do if the equipment that manages your production line - your PLCs, drives and controls - failed due to inadequate or inappropriate cooling? Can you afford to take the risk.”

Inverter drives are used within electrical equipment because they are very effective at reducing the amount of energy used – which means lower production costs.

Planning Climate Control Rittal offers the following list of questions to check if there may be a problem brewing: •

Is your equipment tripping or failing due to high temperatures?

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Is this having an impact on production, in that it’s either slowing or stopping completely?

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When you walk around your shop floor, do your enclosures feel hot to the touch?

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At the height of summer, are your enclosure doors regularly left open and do you need large fans blowing into your panels to cool the devices inside them? This also presents a health and safety risk!

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Does inadequate chilling of process fluids result in production down-time?

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Would your existing cooling solution benefit from a health check?

Any “yes” responses suggests a thermal survey could be a sensible next step.

Rittal’s expert team can provide a RiAssure3 survey and if necessary advise on the best solution.

Jason explains: “A RiAssure3 survey will identify the likely risk of a system overheating. The survey will review any existing cooling solution and determine how suited it is to that particular working environment. If necessary, it will then provide recommendations around remedial action – for example, changes to the system’s service and maintenance regime to help improve its efficiency or the recommendation to invest in different climate control technology.

“Our engineers will always offer their advice from the perspective of functionality, energy efficiency, ease of installation, service and maintenance, based on real-life data measured on site.”

Protecting Control and Automation Equipment Which cooling solution is installed ultimately depends on the amount of heat produced inside the panel and the

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environment in which it’s installed. It must be specific to a particular application.

The main considerations centre around whether the enclosure is located in a cold or hot environment, if that environment is clean or dirty, and to what degree.

Conditions may also change over the course of the working day, week, month or year, so the final selection of an appropriate cooling solution may not be entirely straightforward.

Jason continues: “Enclosures that are placed in a cool and clean environment may find fan-and-filter units are more than adequate, given a single device provides more than 4 kW of cooling in ideal conditions. However If the air is dirty, it is still possible to take full advantage of low ambient temperatures by using energy efficient air-to-air heat exchangers to provide any necessary cooling.”

For applications that require the temperature inside the enclosure to be lower than that outside it, a refrigerant based solution may be the best option.

The new Blue e+ cooling unit range from Rittal, with capacities up to 6kW, can operate in ambient temperatures up to 60°C yet also provide free cooling when the external air is cooler due to the innovative use of hybrid technology.

Air-to-water heat exchangers may be used in even hotter conditions and the water delivered to a remote location in which the heat, up to 10kW from one unit, may be dissipated more effectively and with less effect on the temperature of the surroundings.

Further information at www.rittal.co.uk and www.friedhelm-loh-group.com or on twitter @rittal_ltd.

We’re offering users of Rittal enclosure cooling equipment the opportunity to receive a FREE inspection survey*

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Blueacre Technology leaning is a large part of many industrial processes.

Whether it is to remove rust from steel components or carbonised polymer material from molds, cleaning is a consumable and manpower intensive operation that has not evolved much over the previous decades.

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A new method for cleaning has been developed that utilises laser light to vaporize surface contaniments, providing a cost efficient, non-consumable alternative to chemicals or abrasive material.

Laser cleaning is the process by which coatings, debris or impurities (e.g. rust, carbon, silicon and rubber) are removed from the surface of a material by using laser irradiation. At the core of laser cleaning is a non-contact process, which is fast becoming the go to solution is industries ranging from automotive to aerospace and pharmaceutical to agrifood. Blueacre Technology’s laser cleaning process is based on very powerful, short laser pulses that interact with the surface of the material to selectively remove the contamination layer, be it rust, carbon, organic material or paint.

As the laser interacts with the surface in two ways. Firstly, it is absorbed by the contaminant material, causing it to

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vaporise and sublimate from the surface.

Secondly, it sets up a localised shock wave on the surface, which shakes contaminate material free. This dual action process, allows laser cleaning to be used on a range of materials with high efficiency.

Conventional cleaning techniques are either chemical based or utilise abrasive media to blast the contamination away.

Both these methods require a high degree of preparation, such as masking, and require continuous replenishment of the cleaning material.

In the case of chemical based cleaning, post processing steps are required to ensure no chemicals remain and with bead blasting, significant workload is required to clean away the abrasive media.

On the other hand, laser cleaning has no consumable cost with the laser itself requiring single phase operation. It is highly accurate and easy to use and will clean only where the laser is pointed. The contamination is vaporised and can be collected with simple extraction systems.

The laser cleaning system developed by Blueacre Technology is an environmentally friendly means to remove contaminations and coatings. No solvents, detergents or abrasives are used and so there is no added waste.

Laser cleaning is an economically proven technology, where investment costs can be recouped in 1-2 years.

Laser cleaning can be integrated into 24/7 fully automated production environments requiring on operator interaction.

This reduces stopped lines, improves cleaning consistency and leads to increased profitability. www.blueacretechnology.com

Blueacre laser Technology: Providing the most effective, environmentally friendly cleaning solution

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Laser Cleaning Definition Laser cleaning is the process by which contaminants, debris or impurities (e.g. rust, carbon, silicon and rubber) are removed from the surface of a material by using laser irradiation.

Blueacre Technology laser cleaning technology is the perfect tool for cleaning your products to their original condition, other advantages include;

As the laser is tuned to remove surface containments it is nondestructive to the base material •

Base material is not damaged

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Removes coatings, oxides, oils & more in all in one step.

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Higher levels of 'clean' can be reached

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Versatile system suitable for Automated and handheld applications

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Lower sensitivity to corrosion after cleaning

Laser cleaning removes the need for expensive consumables and due to high efficiency electrical running costs are kept to a minimum •

No chemical waste

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Low noise, no dust

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Stable process

Laser cleaning has the lowest operating costs of all industrial cleaning methods •

Minimum training required

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Can be operated remotely

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Can be used for micro-scale or large-scale cleaning of a number of materials.

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Rutronik includes PNP series from C&K in its portfolio C&K one of the world’s most trusted brands of high-quality electromechanical switches, recently announced the launch of its PNP series sealed pushbutton switches. The PNP series is intended to close the internal product gap between the AP and NP series. It is available at http://www.rutronik24.com.

Designers of transportation, industrial controls, test equipment and automation applications will now have access to a highquality, extremely durable switch series for their control grips, joysticks, off-road panels, hydraulics, power control panels, heavy equipment, industrial instruments, lifts, conveyor controls and other applications. www.rutronik.com

MobileWorxs MobileWorxs help companies implement worker process improvement projects using enterprise grade rugged tablets, handhelds and thermal printers.

Our range of rugged tablet computers utilise Windows 10 or Android and come in a variety of sizes specifications and price points. All have excellent drop test credentials, specific models are ATEX Zone 1 certified.

Staffed by industry veterans we aim to come up with solutions that are well thought through, simple to use and have a positive impact on worker efficiency in your business.

Our team can help you figure out how best to finance deploy and support your implementation Get in touch to book our 90 minute rugged mobility workshop at your premises. +44 1905 799555 sales@mobileworxs.com www.mobileworxs.com

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Lindapter Fixings Saved Time for Amey’s Waste Management Plant The self-adjusting Type AAF clamps allowed the contractors to quickly align and secure the galvanised structural steel beams and brackets to galvanised steel sections, which vary in size and thickness throughout the new solid waste incinerator operated by Amey Plc. Lindapter Girder Clamps provided a faster alternative to on-site drilling and welding, which reduced labour costs and work at height. It also avoided time consuming galvanisation touch-ups needed to repair the damage that would have been caused by drills and torches.

Visit www.lindapter.com to download the Lindapter catalogue.

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mGuard in the Process Industry and Critical Infrastructure Today, Cyber security is a vital part of the process and infrastructure industry operations. Industrial cyber security refers to the protection of internal components and systems from internal and external malicious attacks to maintain the Availability, Integrity, and Confidentiality.

Most network devices used in industrial networks are designed to meet functional requirements, safety, reliability and real time response. Before, they were physically isolated from the outside networks and most of the time only proprietary protocols and solutions were used for the industry network.

More recently, the TCP/IP protocol has been introduced to industry networks which connect the industrial network to an external network. This introduction of TCP/ IP to an industrial network, creates new possibilities for better connectivity, data gathering and control but also provides opportunities to some, to exploit the potential vulnerabilities.

The root cause of this intense new risk relates to the complexity of ICS legacy system that was never originally designed to stop cyber-attacks. A legacy water pump system installed in the plant 15 years ago was obviously not expected

to be connected to a network to enable performance monitoring or designed to address modern cyber security attacks.

Complex legacy technology and high attack consequences can lead to a high cyber security risk for most industrial networks. There could be many reasons for such incidents, for example: • • • • • • • •

Lack of redundancy in the network.

No segmentation of network.

No security perimeter is defined.

Firewall is not incorporated in the network architecture.

No deep inspection of packets moving from field device to field device or control server.

Insecure remote connections.

Lack of compatibility of security architectural components with legacy protocols and system.

No mechanism to identify the changes in configuration of field device and files.

The biggest challenge in Control System and SCADA security protection is that the infrastructure used in ICS & SCADA is having significant legacy technology. This includes older protocol and proprietary control components.

To know in detail how the mGuard product range will secure the industrial network security and helpful in compliance with industrial cyber security framework, email marketing@phoenixcontact.co.uk or visit the website. www.phoenixcontact.co.uk/mguard

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How to protect SCADA & ICS system To protect the SCADA and ICS, security architectural components need to be introduced to the industrial system networks. This includes firewalls, VPN, router etc. Secondly, security products are needed that can understand the industrial functions and behave accordingly.

Phoenix contact offers a range of products for industrial networks and cyber security that are exclusively designed to work in process and infrastructure environments. The mGuard product range is a comprehensive solution for industrial security that will strengthen the industrial cyber security position of the installation without introducing any complexity in the network.

With its mGuard product line of network security appliances, Phoenix Contact can offer a router, firewall, VPN, QoS, and intrusion detection, OPC/Modbus inspection, integrity monitoring, and more supporting functionalities, complemented with highly scalable device management software. Devices, which are both easy to install and service, can be integrated either in production systems or connected upstream to existing systems in continuous operation.

Secure process infrastructure networks Protect your systems against unauthorised access mGuard products from PHOENIX CONTACT protect your system network with a powerful, flexible and fast firewall. The optional VPN function enables secure connections over the internet to remote sites or equipment.

For more information call 0845 881 2222 or visit phoenixcontact.co.uk/mguard

Sulzer Finds The Newest Engineering Talent With Summer Intern Program Investment is an important process for any business. Investment in new facilities and manufacturing tools keeps the company modern, while investment in R&D helps to keep it at the top of its game within the industry. Of course there is another type of investment that shouldn't be overlooked; investment in people. The Sulzer summer intern program does just this, finding some of the most promising young engineers and giving them the experience required to jump start their careers.

As one of the world's leading providers of maintenance and repair solutions for customers in the oil & gas, water and

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power generation industries, Sulzer is keen to maintain its excellent knowledge base and also prepare talented engineering students for the transition into their professional lives. The company has always understood the importance of nurturing young talent, but now it has created a dedicated program which has been designed to ensure that the interns receive the most productive experience possible, whilst also adding value to the departments in which they work.

Alexei Bushunow, who helped to start the new intern program: "It's no secret that not many young people are choosing to study engineering at university, which is

making it harder to find good people. We wanted to create an exciting internship opportunity which would help to show students what sort of opportunities are available in engineering whilst also allowing us to identify the most promising students who would be able to add value to our business in the long term.

"Senior management were extremely keen to develop a structured program as they understand the importance of supporting students as they begin their career. In fact, many of the senior engineers and management team members at Sulzer, including our President, started out as interns here."

Each intern has to make a presentation to senior management

On average 10 interns are selected and placed throughout the company

Interns start work on the shop floor

Working together, the interns complete a project The selection process begins with Sulzer promoting the program at career fairs after which the most promising students are invited to attend an Intern Day at Sulzer. On average, 10 interns are selected and placed in different departments throughout Sulzer's turbomachinery, electromechanical and pumps product lines. Each intern starts by working on the shop floor, where they gain some handson experience. This is then applied to a project that requires them to use their

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engineering knowledge whilst developing their commercial understanding. At the end of the 12-week program each of the interns makes a presentation to senior and departmental managers.

Alexei continues: "Everyone I've spoken to felt that the program was a positive experience for the business, not just the interns. Having enthusiastic and talented students working in our production sites adds value. The standard of the interns was extremely high and the program

has led to several offers of full time employment." The Sulzer summer intern program will be running on a regular basis, offering students the chance to develop commercial experience within an engineering environment. Sulzer will be visiting universities to promote the program; however, if you'd like to learn more about this opportunity, please get in touch with Sulzer to find out how to apply. www.sulzer.com

There is nothing more annoying than spending hours spec’ing a solenoid valve manifold assembly to discover the components are not in stock! £4.3m valve and manifold parts stock 24,000m 2 Milton Keynes factory and warehouse 3 - 5 working day manifold lead time

So if you’re in the market for high quality solenoid valves including UK manufactured manifold assemblies – call us on 0845 121 5122 or email us on sales@smcpneumatics.co.uk.

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With over 50 years of air-movement innovation behind us, the story of Torin-Sifan continues.

In order to strengthen our class-leading position of improved efficiency, quieter, higher power products, we are looking to recruit a number of exceptional engineers to our team: Electronics Engineer Mechanical Design Engineer

Newland Magnetics Europe SAS located in France are part of Ningbo Newland Magnet Industry Co. Ltd a Chinese manufacturere of NdFeB magntes and magnetic assemblies with ISO9001:2015 and IATF16949:2016 accreditation.

Newland Magnetics Europe was formed to provide technical/ design and sales support for our European customers also logistic solutions including consignment or stock holding within our European warehouse.

Using simulation software our engineers assist with design/ prototyping of your magnetic assemblies ensuring they meet required specifications and performance.

With extensive market/application knowledge within Automotive, Medical, Electronics, Aerospace and Green Energy sectors.

Can you help us to achieve our goals? If so please get in touch: p.collier@torin-sifan.com

Products include electric and hybrid motors, sensors, liner motors and magnetic couplings.

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New Product Launch – Contractor Kit 1 The LOBO System can be assembled quickly, easily and safely in around, above desks or restricted access areas, without the need for tools, by your own in-house maintenance crew.

This means out sourced scaffolding labour costs can be reduced without comprising safety. Areas, previously considered difficult to get to, can now be accessed with ease for maintenance and cleaning purposes.

In addition, the LOBO System is available 24 x 7 and so puts you in control of what and when you schedule your maintenance tasks.

The LOBO Contractor Kit 1 quickly flat packs into a small van for field based engineers.

It can be assembled to a maximum standing height of 2.75m and uses 1.2m LOBO deck boards as shown.

Safety Steel modular components, rigid structure and extremely adjustable.

Assembly Fast, no tools are required and the system flat packs for easy transportation Multiuse Reconfigured to meet different requirements, can be made smaller or larger with the addition of kit.

Training Certified competency training is available to ensure safe assembly and use.

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Emseal Movement Joint Systems Now available In the UK

EMSEAL EMSEAL movement movement joint joint systems systems from from North North America America and and their their strapline strapline ‘Watertight ‘Watertight by

by Design’, Design’, are are well well known known throughout throughout the the world world and and have have been been used used on on many many different different types types of of structure structure for for many many years. years. This This includes includes aa number number of of projects projects in in the the UK, UK, but but on on aa rather rather ad-hoc ad-hoc basis basis and and mostly mostly for for difficult difficult exposed exposed and and trafficked trafficked deck deck joints joints on on multistorey multistorey parking parking structures. structures. However However the the full full range range of of EMSEAL EMSEAL Movement Movement Joint Joint Systems Systems is is now now available available throughout throughout the the UK UK and and with with full full technical technical support support and and service, service, which which is is provided provided exclusively exclusively by

by NCC. NCC.

the the integrity integrity of of fire-proofing fire-proofing // fire-resistance fire-resistance and and even even to to provide provide excellent excellent acoustic acoustic insulation insulation to to adjacent adjacent areas. areas.

EMSEAL EMSEAL produce produce virtually virtually tailor-made tailor-made solutions solutions for for countless countless new, new, refurbishment refurbishment and and the the retrofitting retrofitting of of difficult difficult movement movement joints, joints, always always ensuring ensuring that that these these are are not not only only watertight, watertight, but but also also weather, weather, chemical chemical and and traffic traffic resistant resistant as as required, required, whilst whilst accommodating accommodating thermal thermal expansion expansion and and movement movement up up to to 100%.

100%. Many Many are are also also designed designed to to maintain maintain

EMSEAL EMSEAL systems systems are are preformed preformed and and bonded bonded in in position, position, so so there there is is no no need need for for intrusive intrusive mechanical mechanical fixings fixings with with all all of of their their associated associated time, time, cost cost and and potential potential damage damage to to the the structure structure -- Just Just quick, quick, clean clean and and simple simple solutions solutions to to difficult difficult and and often often complex complex movement movement joint joint sealing sealing requirements. requirements.

Take Take aa look look at at the the full full range range of of EMSEAL EMSEAL solutions solutions now now available available from from NCC NCC for for use use on on any any of of your your projects, projects, including including horizontal horizontal and and vertical vertical joints joints or or connections connections on on both both external external and and internal internal walls, walls, basement basement slabs slabs and and roof roof structures structures -- wherever wherever you you need need aa secure, secure, durable, durable, watertight watertight movement movement joint joint solution solution that that is is also also quick quick and and easy easy to to install. install.

Two projects highlighting just some of the unique and easy to apply EMSEAL product’s include the Guggenheim Museum, New York and the Venetian Hotel Las Vegas.

Guggenheim Museum, Museum, New New York York Case Study -- Guggenheim

Case Study -- Venetian Venetian Hotel, Hotel, Las Las Vegas Vegas

EMSEAL EMSEAL Colorseal Colorseal is is on on Permanent Permanent Exhibition Exhibition following following aa hugely hugely successful successful 24-year 24-year ‘run’ ‘run’ at at the the Guggenheim Guggenheim in in New New York York City.

City.

Twenty-four Twenty-four years years ago ago EMSEAL EMSEAL Colorseal Colorseal was was installed installed between between aa neighbouring neighbouring building building and and the the 10-story 10-story Guggenheim Guggenheim museum museum office office extension; extension; itit is is clearly clearly still still resilient resilient and and watertight. watertight.

The The pool pool deck deck at at any any Vegas Vegas Hotel Hotel is is always always aa key key attraction, attraction, but but aa wide wide movement movement joint joint running running right right through through itit posed posed challenges. challenges.

The The original original design design had had involved involved aa cover cover plate plate invasively invasively anchored anchored on on one one side side over over aa looped looped membrane membrane ‘gutter’ ‘gutter’ to to take take water water away, away, but but as as always always this this type type of of system system leaked, leaked, causing causing damage damage to to finishing’s finishing’s and and allowing allowing water water penetration penetration into into the the structure. structure.

Where’s Where’s the the EMSEAL EMSEAL Colorseal?

Colorseal? -- The The joint joint is is between between the the limestone-faced limestone-faced building building extension extension on on the the left left of of Frank Frank Lloyd Lloyd Wright’s Wright’s iconic iconic original original and and the the darker darker neighbouring neighbouring brick brick building building to to its its left. left. For For most most designers designers expansion expansion joints joints are are aa necessary necessary evil evil –– although although when when cleverly cleverly positioned, positioned, as as in in this this case, case, the the joint joint becomes becomes aa part part of of the the shadow shadow line, line, although although colour colour matched matched with with the the adjacent adjacent limestone limestone facade facade as as evident evident close-up. close-up.

The The EMSEAL EMSEAL Colorseal Colorseal is is fully fully intact intact and and securely securely nonnoninvasively invasively bonded bonded to to both both sides sides of of the the joint. joint. The The material material is is resilient resilient and and responsive, responsive, the the stored stored energy energy of of pre-compression pre-compression remains remains very very evident evident and and there there are are no no signs signs that that the the material material is is degraded degraded or or suffering suffering in in any any way way that that might might constrain constrain its its ongoing ongoing performance. performance.

EMSEAL’s EMSEAL’s SJS SJS System System provided provided the the ideal ideal solution, solution, featuring featuring non-invasive non-invasive anchoring anchoring and and installation installation from from the the deck deck surface surface above, above, without without any any disruption disruption of of the the occupied occupied floors floors below, below, plus plus elimination elimination of of any any gutters gutters and and aa recessed recessed integral integral cover cover plate. plate.

The The creative creative pool pool deck deck coating coating could could also also be be taken taken beneath beneath and and over over the the cover cover plates plates for for optimum optimum aesthetics. aesthetics.

The The old old invasive invasive anchors anchors were were removed removed as as part part of of the the project project as as in in just just aa few few years years they they had had already already begun begun to to corrode; corrode; the the joint joint edges edges were were cut cut square, square, the the arrises arrises reformed, reformed, then then the the EMSEAL EMSEAL SJS SJS System System was was easily easily installed installed from from above. above.

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Watertight Expansion Joints by

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Solutions for sealing all types of moving joints in all kinds of reinforced concrete and masonry structures.

Suitable for: New construction, refurbishment and retrofit projects.

EMSEAL systems are designed and manufactured to accommodate the requirements resulting from exposure to thermal expansion, weather extremes and traffic loading, whilst also maintaining integrity of the fireproofing and providing acoustic isolation. Additionally they are very quick and easy to install, with a long service life giving extended durability to your building or structure. Many EMSEAL systems are also fire-rated to UL2079, which includes certification of the Manufacturing Process, Joint Cycling Tests and Fire Testing, plus they can contribute to BREEAM/LEED ratings.

EMSEAL has provided watertight expansion joints for thousands of projects over the last 30 years including bridges, stadiums, car parks, manufacturing and commercial/residential developments of all types. These solutions are designed for all kinds of decks, podiums, external and internal walls, roofs and basements, even submerged joints and many other applications on buildings and civil engineering structures.

DSM System Horizontal, trafficable expansion joint. Ideal for decks and podiums. 100% Movement.

Submerseal Watertight expansion joint for submerged applications.

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SJS System Horizontal expansion joint with coverplate for frequent traffic. 100% Movement.

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EMSHIELD DFR 2-hour or 3-hour fire-rated horizontal expansion joint with 100% (2hr) / 50% (3hr) Movement.

COLORSEAL Vertical expansion joint for primary and secondary sealing. Up to 100% Movement.

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EMSHIELD WFR 2-hour or 3-hour fire rated vertical expansion joint with 100% (2hr) / 50% (3hr) Movement. Available in 26 colors.

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Getting it right from manufacture through to delivery T

here’s more to powder coatings than meets the eye and, according to one of the UK’s leading players in the market, customers are increasingly looking at the quality of technical advice, the range of available finishes and a first class colour matching service.

it be BS, RAL, custom or match.

Thermaset can meet our customer needs from a few kilograms of powder coating - for a special order - through to tonnes for a long-term contract,” he said, adding: “We have one of the country’s biggest ranges of stock powders available for next day delivery across the UK.”

Tamworth-based Thermaset Limited has, over more than 30 years, established a reputation in the powder coatings industry for stability and reliability. Commercial Manager Nigel Crane commented: “Manufacturers look to companies with a proven track record, but will always factor in quality, delivery and price.

Among the major markets for powder coatings are the furniture and industrial sheet metal products.

Nigel Crane says: “Powder coatings are used extensively on both commercial and domestic furniture primarily because of their toughness, hardness and corrosion resistance.

as well as automotive, shop fitting and enclosure components.

“In the appliance finishing industry the advantages of high corrosion resistance with single coat application has resulted in powder coatings being used on a wide variety of white goods,

For further information Contact Ben Jennens at Thermaset Tel: 01827 55777 or email: ben@thermaset.co.uk Web: www.thermaset.co.uk

“Our service covers the full spectrum of the industry. There is no colour that can’t be matched and no special requirement we cannot meet – whether

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Trigear flowmeter offers better accuracy and improved flow rangeability.

The Trigear Flowmeter represents the very latest innovation in the Positive Displacement Flowmeter market place. Developed by a team with many years experience in rotary piston and oval gear flow measurement.

Trigear flowmeters set the standard through advanced patented gear technology and design they challenge the more expensive technologies of rotary vane, Bi-Rotor and Helically Geared flowmeters whilst challenging oval gear meters in terms of performance.

The Trigear flowmeter outperforms its competitors when it comes to the accurate metering of clean fluids such as fuels, oils, additives, chemicals, alcohols and solvents, to name but a few.

Trigear flowmeters are available in Stainless Steel or Aluminium with a variety of screwed or flanged process connections. www.trigearflowmeters.com

VERDERHUS SCREW CHANNEL CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS Verderhus screw centrifugal pumps are suitable for the handling of flowable slurries, sludges and solid- laden media such as in wastewater treatment such as thick sludge, sewage and the recirculation of lime chemical.

The range has excellent utility in agricultural and related facilities such as chicken necks and bone-laden animal waste in abattoirs and macerated food or crops in the production of bio gas.

Advantages Verderhus Screw Channel Pumps Verderhus screw-channel pumps are suitable for the handling of flowable slurries, sludges and solid-laden media such as in wastewater treatment such as thick sludge, sewage and the recirculation of lime chemical.

Web: https://www.verderliquids.com/int/ en/purchasing-screw-centrifugal-pumpsverderhus/ Email: info@verderhus.com Phone: +44 (0)1924 221 020

Innovative Infra-Red Emitters Optimise the Manufacture of Vehicle Interior Fittings Using Vacuum Lamination Precisely matched infra-red systems from Heraeus Noblelight are helping to provide significant improvements in the production of the interior fitting of motor vehicles at equipment and technology suppliers, 3CON, of Ebbs, Austria, The use of Heraeus infra-red emitters to assist the vacuum laminating technology is reducing cycle times by five seconds, liberating several square meters of valuable floor space and saving up to 30% in energy costs.

3CON develops and manufactures tool- and plant technology for the manufacture of car interior fittings such as door cladding, instrument panels and many other parts.

Heraeus Noblelight Ltd Tel: 0151 353 2710 Fax: 0151 353 2719 E-mail: ian.bartley@heraeus.com

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SprutCAM The cost of large envelope CNC machines typically runs well into six or even seven figures.

histle Rose Holdings Ltd in Skipton have adopted an emerging technology -robotic arm machining - to create a machining cell that can machine 6m x 1.8m x 1.8m for a total investment, including specialist software for around the cost of an entry level 2m 2.5 axis table.

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The hardware involved in the cell was relatively straightforward to select and configure, but the software choice was more problematic.

As Managing Director Peter Occardi says “There is lots of CAM software available primarily written for gantry machine X,Y,Z,A,B,C movements. The problem with a robotic arm is that to move say in X+ requires all 6 axis to work in harmony – this is a tough call for most CAM software.”

Thistle Rose Holdings evaluated and tested eight different software packages before selecting SprutCAM. Why SprutCAM? Peter has very sound reasons. “As we looked at using a robotic arm, it became clear that simulation was an absolute necessity to ensure that the robot didn’t collide with itself or produce singularities. Only 3 pieces of software evaluated these phenomenon.”

There are better-known names in Robotic Software, but after evaluation, SprutCAM came out on top. “With very large parts to machine, our toolpaths can run into kilometres rather than metres”, says Peter, “We found that SprutCAM calculated the toolpaths and robot axis up to 10 times faster than the competition, meaning our engineers are not watching the ‘toilet swirl’ all day long.”

Thistle Rose were productive within hours of SprutCAM installation. SprutCAM was the clear leader based on functionality after the Thistle Rose evaluation, but price always plays a part. Peter was pleasantly surprised when he finally compared like for like costs of SprutCAM to its competitors. “We all receive ‘demo software’ then find out that to actually attain that level of function requires several pricey bolt-ons.” says Peter, “The delight with SprutCAM was that 5-axis, complex blank, cell simulation, toolpath optimization, postprocessor coding etc were all in the basic robotic package. Comparing like-for-like, SprutCAM was the best economic choice as well as the best for functionality and performance.”

What about support? Surely the ‘big boys’ will have this licked? Peter doesn’t think so. “I would rarely shout from the rooftops about support, but I will with SprutCAM. Throughout evaluation, commissioning, post install, training etc support from Sprut Technology UK has been superb, for once I don’t grudge paying an optional maintenance fee!”

Thistle Rose are extremely happy with their SprutCAM purchase and the tools and efficiency within the Software.

As an expansion path there is even the possibility to utilise the licence with other machines, which all bodes well for the future use of the software by Thistle Rose Holdings Ltd. Website: www.thistleroseholdings.com Telephone: 01756 795771

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Northern Manufacturing & Electronics 2017 he North West could arguably be dubbed the manufacturing centre of the UK, generating, as it does, a greater percentage of its GVA from manufacturing than any other region of the UK. Process industries such as pharmabio, food & beverage and oil & gas, plus a sizable chunk of the UK’s aerospace and automotive industry, make the region a hotbed of manufacturing activity. Situated right at its centre in Manchester, the Northern Manufacturing & Electronics show is a unique showcase of the considerable engineering expertise the region has to offer.

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Northern Manufacturing & Electronics 2017 (27th & 28th September, EventCity, Manchester) is the North West’s biggest industrial show, offering not just the opportunity to meet some of the top engineering firms in the UK but also to see the very latest machinery and production technologies from many of the world’s leading manufacturers. Now in its fifth year, the diverse blend of products, services, mechanical and electronics components in one convenient location gives visitors a great opportunity to solve multiple sourcing issues in a single visit.

The show’s location at the heart of one of the UK’s main hubs for aerospace, automotive and public transportation manufacture ensures that it is one of the key UK events for the major machinery manufacturers. Two new machines from Haas Automation make their UK debut at Northern Manufacturing 2017; the new 2017 ST-15 turning centre and DM-2 highspeed drill-mill centre. Yamazaki Mazak has expanded its presence to two stands for 2017, giving live demonstrations of its Variaxis range of 5-axis machining centres.

Combining a compact footprint with the ability to offer simultaneous five-axis machining across multiple surfaces, the Variaxis j-500/5X can be used in a variety of sectors, including aerospace and oil and gas. Amada demonstrates press brake technology with its HFE3i 1003 press brake and an innovative touch-screen AMNC 3i interface. Regular exhibitor Bystronic returns with its Xpert 40 press brake paired with its Mobile Bending Cell, designed to offer complete flexibility between automated and standalone operation.

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Automation also features on the Olympus Technologies stand. The firm’s Universal Robot welding system provides a costeffective robotic MIG welding solution, ideal for companies who have previously not been able to justify the investment in an industrial robot cell, or simply do not have the space for one.

Components, both electrical and mechanical, are also a big part of the show and the range of solutions on show is comprehensive. Lemo UK will highlight its high performance Anglissimo range of rotatable, right-angled connectors. This versatile range of push-pull connectors offers users the ability to configure cable exit angles during installation, thereby minimising cost and simplifying assembly. Fischer Connectors showcases its push-pull circular connectors and cable assembly solutions, many of which are designed for harsh environments and demanding applications. Mechanical components and systems on show include pneumatic components from Flow Technology, an established manufacturer and supplier of stainless steel and high nickel alloy components to various markets including oil & gas, power, pharmaceutical and hygienic applications.

Regular exhibitor igus returns with a wide range of cost-effective, lightweight and maintenance-free bearings and cable management systems for a variety of engineering applications. Visitors to its stand will see live demonstrations, including the drylin W curved rail system and Compact Rotation Module.

Leybold UK, one of the leading suppliers of vacuum equipment, returns with a wide range of products led by its recently introduced Trivac T series, which the firm says is a new cost-effective OEM solution. Other products on show will include the Wherever you’re based in the UK or Ireland central vacuum station Vacube and claw pump you’ll find an ETES Regional Manufacturing Clawvac, together with Technology Event near to you - we cover the high vacuum solutions, length and breadth of the UK (including Ireland) vacuum measurement and the Phoenix with a series of long established events that range of helium leak mean, during the course of a year, you’ll have detectors. Micronel one close to your doorstep. will showcase a recently launched addition to its range www.industry.co.uk

of high-performance radial blowers; its most powerful model yet, the U85MX radial blower, capable of producing up to 16000 pascals of static pressure and up to 1000 litres per minute free blowing airflow all in a package size under 85mm in diameter.

Niche component exhibitors include magnetic components specialist MagDev and pressure sensor specialist ESI Technology.

Established over 30 years ago, the firm introduced Silicon-onSapphire sensor technology to the industry and today provides a wide variety of solutions for applications in oil & gas, subsea, aerospace, defence, hydraulics,

depth/level, hazardous area, automotive, process & industrial, test calibration and OEM markets.

Engineering services provides the other main focus of the event, with an equally wide range of suppliers taking part, between them offering subcontract services from precision engineering to contract electronics manufacturing. Names to look out for include European Circuits, Jenks & Cattell, Orbital Fabrications, LCL Electronics and Precision Manufacturing Ltd. Local firm MES (NW) is a rapidly expanding engineering services provider counting several of the Issue 28 PECM

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region’s blue chip companies among its customers. Offering in-house mechanical & electrical skills combined with considerable local knowledge, MES can provide a broad range of services such as machine relocation, automation and panel building.

Alongside the show itself, the comprehensive free technical seminar programme makes a welcome return, giving visitors the opportunity to learn about the latest ideas in manufacturing from acknowledged experts in their respective fields. The topics under review this year include a detailed look at implementing Lean, best practice in worldclass manufacturing, CE Marking and the rise of new technologies such as 3D print and the Internet of Things.

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One session not to miss in an overview of the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulations, which all businesses need to be familiar with ahead of its introduction in May 2018.

A detailed list of the sessions is available at www.industrynorth.co.uk Admission to Northern Manufacturing & Electronics is free. EventCity is easily reached by road and offers free on-site car parking for 3,000 cars. Access by public transport from Manchester city centre is also very straightforward. To register online for free tickets simply visit www.industrynorth.co.uk Visitors can follow all the latest news from the show at linkedin.industrynorth.co.uk, or on its blog page at www.blog.industrynorth.co.uk

FREE SEMINARS FREE PARKING

EventCity | Manchester | M17 8AS 27th – 28th September 2017 9.30am – 4.30pm (4.00pm close Thurs)

The Leading Manufacturing Technology Exhibition in the North Over 300+ national and international suppliers will gather in Manchester this September for Northern Manufacturing & Electronics 2017 together with the RoadRailAir event. The exhibition will feature live demonstrations and new product launches of machine tools & tooling, electronics, factory & process automation, packaging & handling, labelling & marking, 3D printing, test & measurement, materials & adhesives, rapid prototyping, ICT, drives & controls and laboratory equipment.

Free industry seminar programme online @ www.industrynorth.co.uk The exhibition is free to attend, free to park and easy to get to. Doors open at 9.30am on Wednesday 27th September.

Pre-register online now for your free entry badge and show preview at www.industrynorth.co.uk

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The PPMA Show 2017’s new Learning Hub to provide a fresh perspective on industry trends ith the UK manufacturing industry seeing the fastest growth in production since January 1995 , there has never been a more fitting time for industry leaders to share their insights at the UK’s unmissable processing and packaging machinery exhibition – the PPMA Show 2017. The new and improved Learning Hub will be the platform for covering such hot topics as IIoT enabled adaptive packaging and the role of robotics and automation in the factory of the future.

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his experience in the food manufacturing industry has informed his new role at the FA. Also on the agenda is Forbes McDougall, Head of Circular Economy for Veolia UK & Ireland, who will shine a spotlight on packaging recycling faux pas and Jeremy Hadall, Chief Technologist – Robotics & Automation of The Manufacturing Technology Centre, who will explore the benefits of automation and robotics in the food and drink industry.

With more than 300 confirmed exhibitors and over 9,500sqm of show floor, the 2017 event is set to be the largest PPMA Show of the past 12 years. A dynamic range of exhibitors such as Schubert UK, Omron, ABB Limited, Ilapak Ltd, and MINEBEA INTENC will showcase their latest

LEFT: Forbes McDougall MIDDLE: Jeremy Hadall RIGHT: Peter Anderton

innovations. Omron’s Quattro Del-ta robot - with a pick rate of 300 parts per minute – will make its UK debut at the show.

The PPMA Show 2017 will also feature all-new interactive features, including a computer-controller goalkeeper, known as RoboKeeper. Described as the World’s Best Goalie, the RoboKeeper has already taken on professional footballers and will challenge visitors to try and score a goal.

Andrew Mint, CEO of PPMA Group, said: “Once again, the PPMA Show 2017 will offer visitors a 360-degree view of the industry. Alongside enabling exhibitors to showcase their latest technologies to an audience of thousands plus benefit from unparalleled networking opportunities, the PPMA Show provides a platform for crucial discussions on issues that affect

the processing and packaging machinery industry. I for one am greatly looking forward to hearing from some of the industry’s thought leaders as part of our new and improved Learning Hub.” To register for your PPMA Show 2017 free pass please visit: www.ppmashow.co.uk/ register. For more information on the PPMA Show 2017, please visit www.ppmashow.co.uk/ or join the con-versation on Twitter @PPMAShow #PPMAShow, in the PPMA Show LinkedIn group or on Facebook.

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Filling, sorting and checkweighing with confidence HBM EXHIBIT ITS AWARD WINNING RANGE AT PPMA SHOW 2017 Stand E36 HBM – a market leader in the field of weighing technology – will be exhibiting its world leading range of load cells and weighing electronics for checkweighers, packaging and filling and sorting machines at this year’s PPMA Total Show on the 26-28th September 2017 at the NEC Birmingham.

With speed, precision, hygiene and price being some of the key considerations for manufacturers of packaging machines, HBM will be showcasing its latest range of load cells and modules, which include the award winning WTX120 weighing terminal, which has been designed for simple integration into industrial and rail mounted weighing applications.

Suitable for use in filling, dosing and sorting plants and machines, the new high performance terminal is based on the very latest strain gauge technology and is approved for legal-for-trade applications; it offers real time communication via industrial Ethernet and Fieldbus interfaces. Easily integrated into standard industrial control systems, the WTX120 is compatible with PanelX software.

Visitors to the show are also invited to find out more about HBM’s impressive range of load cells, which have been specifically developed to meet the stringent hygiene regulations required in food production. The innovative PW25 and PW27 range of load cells, designed for use in filling systems and packaging plants, multi-head combination weighers and static scales, are hermetically encapsulated and housed in stainless steel making them compatible with all cleaning and disinfectant

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ranges commonly used in the production process.

Featuring a clean and smooth cylindrical design that is non absorbent and free from imperfection, such as grooves and gaps, to avoid gathering, the top surfaces of the PW25 and PW27 are also inclined to prevent the collection of dust, product residue or water droplets, which reduces the possibility of contamination.

Ingress protected to IP68/IP69k, the PW27 enables efficient and accurate weighing equipment to be used in fields where aseptic production is require. It meets the guidelines set out by the EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group).

Also on display at the show is the FIT7A intelligent digital load cell for dynamic weighing applications. Featuring class C4 accuracy per OIML R60 and a maximum scale division Y of up to 25,000, the FIT7A addresses the problems associated with bottlenecks, which can slow down production rates.

Incorporating the very latest and sophisticated technology, the FIT7A performs an impressive 180 weighings per minute.

For more information on solutions to dynamic weighing processes visit stand E36, where HBM will be showcasing a wide range of its load cells and modules for use in all sectors where goods are produced, processed or controlled.

For further information, contact HBM on +44 (0) 20 8515 6000 or via email: info@hbm.co.uk or visit the HBM website at http://www.hbm.com/en/

An intelligent load cell is the heart and soul of your packaging, filling, sorting machines and checkweighers. With analog and digital load cells from HBM, you benefit from a perfect solution that drives the heartbeat of your dynamic weighing systems. Reliable, fast, precise ... at an extremely competitive price!

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NEW COLLABORATIVE ROBOT CR-35iA • safe stop functions • no safety fences needed • up to 35 kg payload • ISO 10218-1 Cat. 3 • proven standard robot technology • iRVision support

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Strong and sensitive FANUC’s new CR-35iA is the world’s first collaborative robot with a payload capacity of up to 35 kg. Fenceless, it opens a whole new world of possibilities. Working safely side by side with human operators, it is space as well as cost saving. And because inside it’s like any other FANUC robot, it operates like all FANUC robots.

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KECOL Pumping Systems ltd – design / manufacture Multi Pump BESPOKE SYSTEMS for transferring Highly Viscous Products from IBC units - for individual customer’s needs.

Kecol’s success in the design and manufacture of bespoke systems for the Food, Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic manufacturing industries has encouraged customers to return with further orders and in many cases NEW business has been gained by satisfied customers discussing how they managed to overcome their particular production transfer problems - with colleagues from within their own manufacturing group.

As today’s ingredient manufacturers look to reduce a major part of their costs for shipping 200 litre drums around the world, by introducing 1 Tonne bulk containers, Kecol have designed / supplied Square Followerplate systems for use with 1 Tonne Open Top Tomato Paste containers. The Kecol IBC Followerplate systems are up to 1200mm square, can have up to four (4) pumps fitted and wipes the inside of an aseptic bag of the Open Top Containers – giving the customer maximum return on their investments etc. . .

Depending upon how fast your production requires an IBC to be emptied, Kecol can supply an IBC emptying system fitted with up to 4 pumps – which will then empty a typical 1 Tonne IBC in approx. 7 minutes or less whilst wiping the inside of the aseptic bag - providing approx. 97% 98% product recovery. The final 2% – 3% is entrapped in the folds of the oversize aseptic bag usually used inside the IBC. Kecol have been made aware of this (IBC) Problem and have also design / developed a Pneumatic Bag Roller System – which provides the customer with the ultimate product recover – by squeezing the emptied aseptic bag through a roller system providing maximum product recovery.

You can view Kecol Megaprime / Rollers video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii-p7VfZluM

Kecol Contact details are : Kecol Pumping Systems Ltd Unit 3 Faraday Drive, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV15 5BJ Tel. 0044 (0) 1746 764311 Fax: 0044 (0) 1746 763375 Email: sales@kecol.co.uk.

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KECOL

STILL NO.1 FOR VISCOUS PUMPING SOLUTIONS With over 25 years experience in pumping viscous materials, Kecol is the number one choice of many of the World’s leading pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food manufacturers.

Kecol equipment is used to transfer flowable & non-flowable materials from drums, IBC’s, mixing vessels and process vessels of various shapes, sizes and designs, without heating the material.

Kecol’s extensive range of equipment is designed to transfer products from triple concentrate Tomato Paste through to Petroleum Jelly and Mascara, quickly, cleanly and efficiently from standard 200 litre drums, tapered or conical drums fitted with an aseptic bag, tote bins and IBC’s.

Our vast experience has shown there are never two applications the same and that’s why we also offer bespoke systems designed and manufactured to suit your specific vessels and production requirements.

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Distribution Board Helps Keep Divers’ Pressure Stable K Air condensation-free IP65 rated distribution boards from Spelsberg have proven themselves on one of the world's most demanding applications, decompression chambers for deep sea divers.

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The Bends, or decompression sickness, is one of the greatest fears for all divers. If they rise from great depths too quickly, the decompressing of their bodies as the water pressure reduces can cause gas bubbles to form in their bodies, blocking blood flow and causing cellular damage.

To prevent this, professional divers often prefer to decompress slowly in pressurised chambers. In fact, some divers are so busy that they live in the pressure chamber every day while they are on shift: eating, sleeping and relaxing between dives, rather than risk compressing and decompressing every time.

In essences, there are two type of decompression chambers: those integrated into the design of a divers' support ship as it is built and 'modular' systems, which are designed to be deckdeployed on existing work vessels and can be quickly removed and re-installed on other vessels. The latter are typically 9-12 man systems and fitted with a diving bell which is used to lower the divers to their working depths.

Naturally, the engineering systems that support the decompression chambers have to be completely reliable because lives are at stake. So, when it comes to the electrical systems, only the best equipment will do.

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However, there is a something of a dilemma to overcome. Electrical systems need to be kept dry, in a marine environment this is naturally very difficult.

Items like distribution boards need to be sealed to IP65, or another similar standard.

Of course, electrical equipment warms up when it is in use and cools down when it is not, so inside a sealed box the air pressure will raise and lower, causing moisture to precipitate out onto the colder surfaces.

Spelsberg overcame this problem with the introduction of the AK Air distribution boards range, which is fitted with special air vents to maintain equal internal and external pressures. The units have proven themselves many times in demanding applications in industry and agriculture, indoors and outdoors, in hot climates and cold. The sea is one of the most hostile environments in which man works, yet the AK Air distribution boards reliably protect the lives of the brave men and women in the saturation chambers.

Chris Lloyd MD of Spelsberg UK says: "You have to admire the divers who put their lives on the line every time they go to work. Supplying electrical equipment for their critically important decompression chambers is a very responsible undertaking, but it is also a privilege."

The AK distribution box design is certified to EN 60670-24. EN 60670-24, which is also known as VDE 0606-24, and establishes special requirements for acceptance of protective devices and similar energyconsuming devices for fixed local electrical installations. The AK Air is for installations with a measured voltage up to 400V and feed current of up to and including 125A.

It has a number of design features that make it easy to install and operate. For instance, there are a number of flange options including smooth and knock-out versions to enable variable cable entry configurations, while the hinged front window has ergonomically shaped grips for simple opening and replacement of door end stops.

The internal mounting rail is heightadjustable, allowing easy accommodation of different sized electrical components.

It can be used with M50 combination connectors or Schuko sockets, and its three-point- and exterior installation options allow a number of different mounting options.

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Recirculating Fume Cabinets are the Future for the UK’s Laboratories.

LABORATORY managers are being offered advice and assistance in their search for high quality fume filtration from the UK’s leading manufacturer of clean air solutions.

Monmouth Scientific, based in Somerset, believe there is a common misconception that Ducted Fume Cupboards are cheaper to install, run and maintain than their NonDucted counterparts.

Through the use of Carbon Filters, the Monmouth Circulaire® range efficiently filters more than 500 chemicals without the need for ducting. With the capabilities of a traditional fume cupboard, the nonducted system doesn’t bare the high costs of exhausting a Laboratory’s conditioned air, instead, the air is cleaned before being safely recirculated back into the working environment.

The Cost Comparison Chart (below) proves that, when compared to a Fixed Air Ducted System, a Monmouth Circulaire® Filtered solution will save well in excess of £10,000.00 per unit over a 5-year period.

Fixed Air System

Variable Air Volume (VAV)

Circulaire® Filtered System

£ 5,350.00

£ 5,350.00

£6,899.00

£4,300.00

£5,800.00

£380.00

£9,650.00

£11,150.00

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£290.00

£290.00

£632.50

Total Operating & Maintenance Cost per Year

£2,420.00

£1,710.00

£847.50

Cost over 5-year period

£21,750.00

£19,700.00

£11,516.00

1800mm Wide Fume Cupboard Cost Installation (1 Unit)

Total Initial Cost Make up air / Energy Cost / Year (24hr / day @ 0.5 m/s) *

Maintenance Cost per Year (test + filter) **

* Based on University of Cambridge: Fume Cupboards: Airflow Management Study - http://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/resource-bank/casestudies/energy-and-carbon-reduction/fume-cupboards-air-flow-management ** Based on average filter life of 2 years.

Without the restrictions or detailed planning involved in being attached to an expensive extract system, the Circulaire® range can be installed in difficult to access laboratories such as interior rooms or basements, as well as in listed buildings.

Requiring just a standard 240V/13amp connection, the Non-Ducted units are as easy to install as a Laboratory Fridge. With a depth of 750mm, the range is designed to fit through standard door openings and sit on standard Lab Benching.

Monmouth recently install 20 recirculating fume cabinets at multinational oil producer, British Petroleum’s (BP)

Technology & Research Centre in Pangbourne, Berkshire Lewis Irish, Sales & Marketing Manager at Monmouth Scientific, said: “BP’s facility in Pangbourne is the central hub for all their research centres, so for us to install this number of recirculating fume cabinets here showcases the forward thinking, in terms of clean air solutions, from one of the world’s major corporations.”

Based on the above figures, when compared to the ongoing costs of replacing previously installed VAV Systems, BP will save in excess of £200,000.00 over 5 years.

Lewis explained: “The units offer great flexibility and are a cost-effective alternative while continuing to ensure the safety of BP’s technicians.”

Monmouth Scientific offer an extensive series of filtration fume solutions to customers and sectors all around the world and is continually adding new technologies to their product portfolio.

For more information please call Monmouth Scientific on 01278 458090 or visit www.monmouthscientific.co.uk.

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air, gas & odour control

Advanced Gas Detection Made Simple Here at IGD we have launched the new TOC625 MICRO, a multi-channel gas detection system, that can be configured with up to 6 detectors and 2 relay options. With 1 click automatic setup, deploying a gas detection system has never been easier.

The system is designed with advanced automatic set-up features. Once installed, all that is required to set-up the system is one click of a button.

Addressable gas detection systems allow you to quickly deploy an effective safety solution.

The controller features auto-setup functions which enables auto-configuration of the gas detection system alarm levels, gas types and ranges.

The systems allow for the use of pre-calibrated detectors. Only a single cable is required to interconnect the controller, detectors and relay modules. Addressable gas detection systems of this type typically save up to 70% on installation costs. Furthermore the 625 MICRO can be easily integrated into any fire system or BMS system allowing for a fast, flexible and complete safety system.

There is also a pre-wired version of the system using plug and socketed cables (TOC-625MCP). This version allows for installation by people with no gas detection experience.

Cables are available in 1m, 3m and 10m lengths which can be interconnected to make specific length cable runs.

625 MICRO is ideal for a wide variety of applications that require a small gas detection system, these can include: • • • • • • • •

Boiler plant rooms Breweries: Micro breweries Pub Cellars Small laboratories Commercial Kitchens Schools: including: craft rooms, laboratory rooms, boiler rooms and class rooms for CO2 monitoring.

Underground carparks

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Gas Process Burners Lanemark gas burner systems offer users reliable, high efficiency, process heating solutions.

FD Series Packaged Oven/Dryer Burners Specifically designed for process air heating applications in convection ovens and dryers High turndown/short flame lengths providing accurate process temperature control High efficiency gas + air modulation, gas only modulation and simple high/low control options Heat Input Range: 9 kW – 1550 kW

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TX Series Gas Fired Process Tank Heating Systems High efficiency (80%+) heating of all types of spray and dip process tanks Compact high efficiency small diameter immersion tube heat exchangers occupying minimum tank space Accurate performance modelling using Lanemark TxCalc design software Heat Input Range: 15 kW (1½") – 1150 kW (8")

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Midco HMA Series Air Replacement or “Make-Up” Air Heating Burners Direct fired, high efficiency burner systems, for high volume air heating applications such as paint spray booths, ovens and dryers.

Supplied either as Midco burner heads for OEM system integration or as Lanemark DB or FDB complete packaged systems including modulating gas valve trains and controls Wide range of firing rates to suit alternative temperature rise and air velocity system requirements DbCalc system design software

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LEFT: Working onsite at First Milk’s industrial plant RIGHT: Refractory job completed by the ‘Midlands lads’

HE NEW QUALIFICATION FOR ENGINEERS WORKING WITH YOUR INDUSTRIAL GAS SYSTEMS Byworth’s service department strive at all times to deliver high quality maintenance to meet the demands of existing and new customers.

“We’ll send the right person the first time; we pride ourselves on quality of fix to ensure we get you back up and running as quickly as possible.” Alex McLean, National Service Manager Aftercare is delivered from our strategic service centres at our head office in Keighley and our regional offices in Scotland and The Midlands.

Operating from these centres, we have highly skilled teams of engineers who will ensure your equipment is serviced to our high standard, whether it is routine planned work or in response to an urgent situation. Every engineer has a fully equipped van, with over £10k of spares to ensure we can maintain our outstanding record of a first time fix in 93% of call outs.

“Gas work for those working at premises that fall outside the scope of the Regulations should only be undertaken by a person who has successfully completed an appropriate full training course followed by an assessment of competence”.

Of course, all our engineers retain their gas safe registration for working on residential and commercial properties such as hospitals, hotels and schools.

The CEA’s Industrial Gas Operations Accreditation Scheme (I-GAS) qualification has been created to fill this gap, in collaboration with industrial gas training providers, manufacturers of combustion equipment, and employers.

A – Our staff’s competence complies with a safe work environment and

It is the only formal training and accreditation scheme currently available that is specifically designed for maintenance staff and technicians working with gas in industrial premises.

Byworth invest heavily in employee training to ensure:

B – Our customers gain the best value when investing in maintenance and service programs To enquire about using our I-GAS qualified engineers, please contact Byworth today on 01535 665225 or email service@byworth.co.uk

Alex has been on a mission since his appointment to oversee Byworth’s entire service operations. He has brought in 3 regional service managers and 2 operational managers to increase customer satisfaction.

You all probably have service providers in place, but are the engineers being called to your site actually qualified for industrial sites?

Few people realise that the gas safe qualification is only appropriate for residential and light commercial installations and not industrial sites such as food factories, commercial laundries etc.

Guidance to Regulation 3 of the ‘Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998’ (GSIUR) states:

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The Byworth team onsite at Jura distillery for multiple boiler installation works and commissioning

or almost 20 years KFS have been using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) as part of the design process for combustion systems used primarily in rotary kiln applications. The experience gained with this difficult application combined with recent investment in new high performance hardware has allowed KFS to become a leader in combustion and flow modelling in a wide range of applications. KFS have expanded their capability and now offers CFD modelling as a consultancy service to the wider market.

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KFS apply a solutions-based approach to projects, developing representative models and using our in-house expertise to identify solutions for existing problems or to optimise designs and operation.

Every model developed is bespoke and created using the most appropriate technique for the application.

Examples where this approach has been successfully applied by KFS include: • Boilers • Cyclones • Process Ductwork • Fired Heaters • Burners • Furnaces • Dryers • Calciners CFD Modelling previously carried out

by KFS has looked at a range of issues beyond combustion including: wear analysis within systems to increase life of components, air flow analysis in process ducts and burners where poor air flow and distribution affect performance, solid distribution and particle dropout

in cyclones, dryers and ducting. The modelling techniques used can be applied to similar applications and systems.

KFS work with the customer to develop a full understanding of the system to be modelled. This allows us to create the most representative model to assist in problem resolution. The modelling output is then post-processed to analyse the system parameters prior to use of the model to help develop solutions.

KFS will not only model your system but also put together a package of solutions developed by their experienced engineering team. This can include conceptual design through to detailed engineering, as appropriate.

The correct application of CFD modelling can take the guesswork out of process design and product development, or replace time-consuming, expensive or impractical physical modelling. It also provides a powerful tool to help overcome ongoing process problems, optimise existing operations and reduce running and maintenance costs.

KFS have successfully used our solutionbased CFD approach to provide technical support to a range of organisations from small independent operators to large multinationals, as well as to specialist equipment suppliers.

If you would like to explore how KFS can use its powerful CFD modelling capability to help resolve design or process problems then please call our team to discuss how we can help.

KFS Ltd Unit C Brow Business Centre Copyground Lane High Wycombe Bucks, HP12 3HE UK T: +44 1494 450539 F: +44 1494 530518 info@kilnflame.com

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Tracking radioactive scrap metal Durable, versatile polycarbonate enclosures for detection systems Radioactive material contaminates scrap metal, rubble, and other industrial waste much more often than most people would expect. Cetto develops measurement systems for steel plants, recycling operations, and landfills to keep these dangerous substances out of reclaiming and recycling processes.

The analyzing systems are encased in extremely durable plastic cabinets made

by Finnish enclosure manufacturer Fibox. By choosing polycarbonate over sheet steel cabinets, Cetto has reaped many benefits ranging from far more flexible configurability to a longer product lifespan. < Mobile radioactivity measuring systems can be mounted directly under a scrap metal grabber

Even outside the nuclear industry, there are numerous civilian uses for radioactive materials. Radium, thorium, americium, and cobalt are used in medicine, research, and technology, for instance in radiation therapy, in contrast agents, sterilizing equipment, and in measurement and test equipment. If radioactive waste gets into the recycling system by accident or due to criminal intent, there is a threat of serious damage to people and the environment.

The costs for decontaminating and restoring industrial plants are incalculable.

Additional hazards arise from imports of radioactively contaminated steel or of goods and technology from contaminated regions. Decommissioned military machines and devices can also cause problems. The military used radioactive luminous paints based on strontium or radium on a large scale until the second half of the 20th century. They were

applied to make switches, dials, and control elements visible in the dark. “To this date, old aircraft instrument panels painted with such glow-in-the-dark paints keep appearing on junkyards,” says Torsten Knoll, who is in charge of

Reliable identification of radiation sources

that can be installed under any type of scrap metal grabber. Here, the distance between the checked material and the detector is shorter, and the average measurement time is longer than with portal measuring systems. Sources of radioactivity are reliably detected because there is less surrounding material. The detectors consist of a crystal scintillator, a photomultiplier, and measurement electronics. A single crystal of sodium iodide or cesium iodide is used as crystal scintillator. “Single crystal” means that the atoms or molecules of the crystal form a continuous, homogeneous crystal lattice. When exposed to gamma radiation (or high-energy photons and ions), the molecules of such a single crystal are energetically stimulated and emit light. A photomultiplier converts the light pulses

“Unfortunately, installing suitable measuring systems at scrapyards and recycling plants is currently left entirely at discretion of the operators,” Knoll points out. Many of those who run metal collection centers are unaware of the risk. On the other hand, scrap metal deliveries to many steel and rolling mills are scrupulously tested for radioactivity at several stops along the way. Cetto supplies stationary and mobile measuring systems for various measuring points. Measuring systems for portals can check truck or car loads as the vehicles enter the premises.

This screening procedure only takes a few seconds. To check smaller amounts of material, there are conveyor belt measuring systems and mobile systems

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metrological technology development at Cetto. His company is based in Ratingen, Germany. Cetto has been a specialist for the installation of highly sensitive crystal detectors for radioactive emitters for some 25 years.

Torsten Knoll is in charge of the development of metrological systems at Cetto

into electrical signals. The signal spectrum is measured with 1024 channels. Measured values are then transmitted to a PC. Cetto’s analysis software identifies the radiation source’s composition by matching the measured spectrum with a nuclide database that can be edited by the user.

Portal measuring systems check trucks or railway cars for radioactive emitters – they do not have to be unloaded

Plastic enclosures reduce customizing costs For outdoor applications and installations in harsh environments, Cetto used to house the control units in sheet metal cabinets, with touch displays integrated into the doors.

However, the cabinets they were using were discontinued by the supplier. “When we went looking for a new enclosure solution, we came across ARCA cabinets from Fibox”, says Knoll. These cabinets are made from glass-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate. They cost no more than conventional sheet steel cabinets, but offer substantial functional advantages over them. For instance, they are clearly superior in terms of corrosion resistance and are much less prone to deformation.

They require no protective coating – hence, unlike metal cabinets, they never have to be repainted, and their surface cannot be damaged by rough handling or other mechanical impact in the same way as a lacquer. “Switching to Fibox cabinets has given us nothing but benefits,” says Knoll. The customizing effort has been reduced to a fraction of what the previous products had required. “Adapting the sheet steel cabinets in our machining department, especially milling the display opening in the cabinet door, took a long time. Today, we can manually customize the cabinets if necessary. For instance, we can easily add connections, switches, or luminaire fixtures. There are no more metal chips, no deburring of edges or reworking of holes, and no paint jobs.”

New enclosures prove popular The ARCA IEC series comprises cabinets in 14 sizes and different formats. This versatility adds extra value for Knoll: “The metal cabinets we used before were only available in a single size.

Space limitations made it difficult to accommodate some custom configurations of our analyzing systems with external PCs or with integrated displays. The ARCA enclosures allow us to choose an exact fit with a uniform design for all our systems. The feedback from our customers is only positive, without exception. They appreciate the modern style and high quality of these new enclosures. Our assembly center staff are also happy with them.

The polycarbonate cabinets are much lighter than the ones we used before. Moreover, the Fibox portfolio comprises any and all accessories we could possibly need, such as mounting brackets, rain canopies, and lots of other useful components that were not available to us before.”

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Trigear flowmeter offers better accuracy and improved flow rangeability. he Trigear Flowmeter represents the very latest innovation in the Positive Displacement Flowmeter market place. Developed by a team with many years experience in rotary piston and oval gear flow measurement. Trigear flowmeters set the standard through advanced gear technology and design they challenge the more expensive technologies of

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rotary vane, Bi-Rotor and Helically Geared flowmeters whilst challenging oval gear meters in terms of performance.

The Trigear flowmeter outperforms its competitors when it comes to the accurate metering of clean fluids such as fuels, oils, additives, chemicals, alcohols and solvents, to name but a few.

Applications include flow control, monitoring of flowrate / total and batch

control in hazardous or safe areas. Where a product has varying viscosities due to a range of operating temperatures the Trigear meters are ideally suited as accuracy is unaffected.

Trigear flowmeters are available in Stainless Steel or Aluminium with a variety of screwed or flanged process connections. www.trigearflowmeters.com

Double the life span of your variable speed drives for less per day than the cost of a cup of coffee he idea that living things shut down instead of wearing down has received substantial support in recent years. Researchers working on the now famous worm C.elegans (the little nematode worm behind research that led scientists to receive the Nobel Prize, not just once but twice, in a decade) were able to produce worms that live more than twice as long and age more slowly, simply by altering a single gene. Scientists have since come up with single gene alterations that increase the life spans of fruit flies, mice and yeast – and Quantum Controls have come up with a solution that will double the life span of your variable speed drives.

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A little bit of history The majority of evidence goes against the idea that our life spans are programmed into us. For most of our 100,000 year existence - excluding the last couple of hundred years - the average human life span has been 30 years or less. Research shows that subjects of the Roman Empire had a life expectancy of 28 years. The natural course was to die before old age. Indeed, for most of history, death was a risk at every stage of life and had no obvious connection with ageing at all. As Montaigne wrote, in the late 16th century: “to die of old age is a death rare, extraordinary and singular, and therefore so much less natural than the others: it is the last and most extreme sort of dying”.

So today, with our average life span in much of the world climbing past 80 years, we are already oddities living well beyond our appointed time. When we study ageing, what we are trying to understand is not so much a natural process as an unnatural one.

Leonid Gavrilov, a researcher at the University of Chicago, USA, argues that human beings fail the way all complex systems fail: randomly and gradually.

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Getting back to equipment As us engineers have long recognised, simple devices typically do not age. They function reliably until a critical component fails, and the whole thing dies in an instant. A variable speed drive for instance, works smoothly until the capacitors start discharging dielectric or IGBT devices fail, and then it does not work at all.

But complex systems - such as your manufacturing process - have to survive and function despite having many key critical components such as motors and drives. That’s why engineers design machines and production processes with multiple layers of redundancy: with backup systems, and backup systems for the backup systems. These may not be as efficient as the first line components, but they can allow the machine and process to keep running even when damage accumulates.

Unless process equipment is correctly maintained, the defects in your process equipment increase until the time comes when just one more defect is enough to stop your whole process. With the average cost of one hour of lost production due to drive failure in UK manufacturing being £12,000, this condition known as frailty must be avoided, and it sits with engineers like ourselves to prevent this occurring.

Coming full circle It happens to motors, variable speed drives, softstarts and it happens to us eventually too many joints are damaged or one too many arteries calcify. There are no backups. We wear down until we can’t wear down anymore.

But we can avoid and slow the inevitable by leading healthy lifestyles and with advancements in modern medicine.

We can do the same to prolong the life of drives and motors with regular maintenance carried out by expert engineers according to the manufacturer’s

recommendations, and by adopting all that ‘industry 4.0’ now has to offer.

The smart monitoring technology available today can go a long way in preventing and pre-empting equipment failure. While this somewhat eradicates the element of surprise, there is still a need to have a plan in place for when equipment sensors and monitoring devices flag the risk of failure.

So what if we told you that if you have a problem of any kind with any of your installed variable speed drives, Quantum’s expert engineers are just a phone call away and can GUARANTEE a first visit fix?

Let us introduce you to The ONE CALL Contract from Quantum which guarantees: •

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Access to UK’s largest stock of variable speed drives, spares and hire units

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And the best bit? You can have all of this for just £947 net per 12 month contract – and to save you doing the maths, that’s only £2.59 per day!

For more information about how our ONE CALL Contract can help you eradicate premature failures on your plant, visit www.quantum-onecall.co.uk, email onecall@quantum-controls.co.uk or call our team on 0330 057 4909.

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“At 2am we had a VSD breakdown, one phone call to Quantum and their on call engineer was with us within hours and had our plant back up and running. Very happy customer and very relieved that we had a contract with Quantum which enabled the quickest response time possible.”

Jim Tait, Principle Site Electrical Engineer

24/7 direct telephone access to our drive experts Immediate ‘engineer to site’ request Our unique ‘first site visit fix’ Guarantee All variable speed drives installed on your site covered under one contract regardless of make, type and power rating Access to UK’s largest stock of variable speed drives, spares and hire units Unlimited calls and site visits

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Keeping development time down ime is a valuable resource when it comes to software development for automation processes. The longer it takes to get a machine up and running, the more costly it will be, even without factoring in delays caused by errors and troubleshooting.

Reducing development times can be challenging, as every task and function in an automated system must be seamlessly synchronised in order to deliver high quality products to market at the right time, in the right quantities. Using different software packages for different tasks such as programming, simulation, visualisation or diagnostics, can further complicate this and cause delays, particularly if bringing multiple product lines online simultaneously.

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A solution that can substantially reduce machine development time is simply to use a more streamlined software package. Engineering suites are now available that bring all automation development tasks into one platform, supporting every stage from initial specification through hardware configuration right up to final commissioning, using a Windows-like interface with which engineers are already familiar.

Simultaneously integrating software development throughout the lifecycle of a project, can greatly reduce the time to bring a machine or process online.

WAGOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s e!COCKPIT software, for example, is based on CODESYS 3.5, and supports all IEC 61131-3 PLC programming languages plus CFC (continuous function chart), popular in the building automation world. This allows engineers to

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use a language, or several in combination, that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re already comfortable with, spending less time learning and more time doing.

Live debugging means that the system will catch and flag up errors before the operator moves onto the next programming step, reducing time spent finding and eliminating them afterwards. e!COCKPIT introduces many other time saving benefits such as integrated web visualisations, which avoids the requirement to program separately a traditional graphical HMI. With e!COCKPIT a full library of HTML 5 visualisation objects are included so that it only requires a low cost web panel to be used, as visualisation is created within the PLC rather than separately. This removes an entire step from the programming process, potentially saving a huge amount of time. It is also possible to access the HMI functionality quickly and simply via any standard browser, be it a PC, tablet or smart phone, further saving time while increasing monitoring flexibility and speed of diagnostics.

Another time saving development is the adoption of the latest Windows-style interface which enables the representation of a full automation network with visibility of all nodes including both WAGO and third party devices. This further saves time through the ability to publish network variables between nodes and to simultaneously view multiple controller projects.

For manufacturers, a reduced development time can allow an increased diversity of product ranges to be brought to market more quickly and at a lower cost, providing greater flexibility to adapt to changes and trends.

For the engineers tasked with implementing new machine functions, a highly streamlined system can simplify the development process, and reduce the likelihood of errors creeping in, even for highly sophisticated processes.

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maxGUARD: control voltage distribution made easy Providing control voltage supplies to field-mounted devices is a headache for every panel builder, especially when the overcurrent and short-circuit protection are also needed.

Even in these days of fieldbus systems, most control panels still need to deliver control voltage supplies to numerous field-mounted devices. The usual solution is simply to provide a terminal bar within the control panel and, if this is well designed and implemented, using versatile modern terminals like those in Weidmüller’s Klippon® Connect range, this is a perfectly satisfactory approach.

Things get more complicated, however, when overcurrent and short-circuit protection are needed, either on a circuit-by-circuit basis or for groups of circuits. Any number of protection devices are available on the market but often, these modules take up a lot of space and their use often involves timeconsuming, additional wiring.

Weidmüller’s new maxGUARD system, which has been developed specifically for use with 24 V DC control supplies, combines load monitoring and power distribution in the same device.

In addition, Weidmüller has combined the functions of power distribution and circuit protection in remarkably compact devices – for loads of up to 6 A, for example, maxGUARD modules are just 6.1 mm wide.

In typical control panels, 50% less space is needed to provide protected control voltage supplies for field devices using maxGUARD than would be needed with the usual combination of terminals and separate protection devices. Also, wiring between the terminals and the protection devices is no longer needed, which significantly reduces panel wiring time and costs.

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The maxGUARD range includes singlechannel modules with tamperproof fixed overcurrent ratings from 1 A to 10 A, and types with user-adjustable overcurrent settings up to 12 A. Fourchannel modules, with ratings up to 6 A per channel, are also available. maxGUARD load monitoring modules provide instant visual confirmation of status using a green/red LED indicator.

The range also includes an optional alarm module that allows status information to be sent direct to a PLC or other control device.

For applications where several circuits in the field need to be connected to the same protected supply channel, and to reduce wiring time to an absolute minimum, the maxGUARD system includes a comprehensive range of cross-connectors, complemented by terminal-only modules without integral protection. Also available in the range are power-feed modules to accommodate the connections between the control voltage power supply and the maxGUARD system.

The maxGUARD system uses PUSH IN technology for connections, ensuring fast reliable wiring. The system has a maximum overall current rating of 40 A and can operate from -25 ºC to +55 ºC without derating. Power feed modules can accommodate cables up to 16 mm2, and the electronic load monitoring modules can accommodate cables up to 2.5 mm2.

You can see more information at www.weidmuller.co.uk; alternatively you can call on 0845 094 2006.

Safe power supply to equipment in the panel Klippon® Connect and maxGUARD for integrated load monitoring and control voltage distribution Let’s connect.

As the number of power consuming devices in the panel increases so does the complexity of the power supply and fusing concept. With maxGUARD you save up to 50 percent of the space and 20 percent of the time compared to existing wiring solutions. The unique concept combines potential distribution and electronic load monitoring in a complete solution.

If you prefer separate fuses, use our tailor-made Klippon® Connect control voltage distribution terminal blocks. You will benefit from an extremely clear and compact design for your potential distribution.

Sales: 0845 094 2006 Tech: 0845 094 2007 Email: marketing@weidmuller.co.uk www.klippon-connect.com

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Find out how we can increase your productivity Active8 Robots are a leading developer of End of Arm Tools for a variety of collaborative robots, including Rethink Robotics Sawyer, Universal Robots,KUKA and more. These end effectors are universal, so whatever robot you employ, we can boost their productivity and efficiency in a whole range of tasks, especially as many of the EOATs we supply feature easy change capabilities.

In addition, the team at Active8 Robots have extensive knowledge of developing and delivering custom tooling and can design tools to your specification, so whatever you need your robot to do, our engineers can provide the solution.

Customised End of Arm Tooling can give you the competitive edge that your business needs.

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CWM AUTOMATION PARTNERS WITH AB ROCKWELL AUTOMATION

Intelligent Automation Systems inaugurates new operations in the United Kingdom

Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation has awarded CWM Automation recognised partner status in a move which will see the two companies working closely, cross-promoting products and developing new solutions.

Intelligent Automation Systems Ltd. recently officially inaugurated its new establishment at Hyde Park Hayes, a West London business centre, located less than three miles from Heathrow Airport. With this, the company reiterates its commitment to provide singlesource solutions for high-quality industrial automation and motion control products to customers across the United Kingdom.

The partnership will see Rockwell Automation promoting CWM Automation to its customers and provide training and engineer assistance.

The two companies will also combine in marketing activity and exhibition attendance.

CWM Automation, based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, is only the fourth UK company to be awarded the recognised system builder status and one of just 18 across Europe.

For further information about CWM Automation please visit www.cwm-automation.com or call 01427 614 222.

Intelligent Automation Systems is a corporation of complementary business services that provide application engineering and design, supply, implement, test and repair industrial automation systems.

Intelligent Automation Systems Ltd. Tel: +44 20 8432 2749 Fax: +44 20 8432 3051 E-Mail: sales@intelligent-automate.com Internet: www.intelligent-automate.com

THE NEW XPR300 PLASMA SYSTEM IS NOW AVAILABLE AND ESPRIT ARE THE ONLY OEM IN THE UK TO HAVE IT! Esprit and Hypertherm’s partnership goes back nearly three decades and with the release of the next generation XPR300 plasma system, the relationship is as strong as ever. With unmatched cut qualities on mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium using X-Definition™ cutting technologies, the XPR300 increases cut speed, dramatically improves productivity and reduces operating costs by over 50%.

As Hypertherm’s principal UK OEM partner, Esprit has assisted with development and testing of the XPR300 on our flagship Lightning HD machine at our Nottingham facility. As a result, Esprit is the only UK OEM to have the XPR300 available for demonstration.

Must include contact details below: sales@espritautomation.com www.espritautomation.com 0115 939 1888

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KUSE X-life:

a new performance class among linear recirculating ball bearing and guideway assemblies Load ratings increased by up to 44% and rating life extended threefold With its new KUSE six-row linear recirculating ball bearing and guideway assembly, Schaeffler has proved that significant technological advances in linear technology are still possible even for well-established products. KUSE X-life assemblies are highly accurate and run extremely quietly, enabling their use in measuring machines.

The infeed zones in linear recirculating ball bearing and guideway assemblies, i.e. the area in which the rolling elements are guided into the load-carrying element until the load is fully applied, are critical factors for life-limited components. These zones ensure that the load is gradually rather than abruptly applied to the rolling element. By improving the design of the infeed zone on the carriage saddle plates, Schaeffler has now succeeded in increasing the load ratings for six-row KUSE linear recirculating ball bearing and guideway assemblies by up to 44%, depending on the size and design. As a result, the rating life is three times higher than that of conventional designs. Due to the significant increase in performance, the redesigned KUSE series has been awarded the Schaeffler X-life quality mark.

Up to 83% reduced pulse amplitude Six-row linear recirculating ball bearing and guideway assemblies in X-life quality have a high level of rigidity and extremely low pulse amplitude. They can now also be used in applications where vibration levels must be kept to a minimum and where very high accuracies are required, for example, in measuring machinery. In general, the recirculating rolling elements prevent a constant number of fully loaded rolling elements being present in the load zone of the carriages. Depending on the effective number of rolling elements in the load zone, the carriage balances deflections along the stroke to varying degrees. This causes a slight, pulsing equalising movement in the load direction of the carriage. This kind of movement is called ‘stroke pulsation’.

Pulse amplitudes of up to 1 µm (peak-topeak) for a single ball are not uncommon.

For the new KUSE X-life guidance systems, the contour of the infeed zone has been optimised in such a way that the stroke pulsation is considerably reduced, particularly at higher loads. For example, at a load of 1.35 tonnes, the pulsation amplitude is less than 0.1 µm – a reduction of 83%.

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Six-row linear recirculating ball bearing and guideway assemblies in X-life quality can now also be used in applications where vibration must be kept to a minimum and where very high accuracies are required, for example, in measuring machinery.

The highest rigidity and load carrying capacity based on balls KUSE X-life linear recirculating ball bearing and guideway assemblies offer one of the highest rigidity levels and load carrying capacities based on balls for any monorail guidance system currently available on the market. Instead of the usual four rows of balls, six rows of balls support the loads: four rows of balls support loads in a compressive direction with a contact angle of 45°, while two rows of balls support tensile loads. To increase their load carrying capacity, these two rows of balls have a higher contact angle of 60°.

Lateral loads are transmitted by three rows of balls. This specific arrangement of ball rows, which is a combination of an ‘X’ and ‘O’ arrangement with 45° and 60° contact angles, makes KUSE X-life designs perfect for combined load directions.

Compared to four-row linear recirculating ball bearing and guideway assemblies, the combined rigidity can be increased by 15% on average. In combination with the very low stroke pulsation, KUSE X-life six-row linear recirculating ball bearing and guideway assemblies are particularly suitable for high precision applications in electronics production, mould production, microscopy, and optics, as well as for applications that require a high load carrying capacity and operating performance.

Six rows of balls with 45° and 60° contact angles ensure very high rigidity and load carrying capacity.

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New KUSE X-life Load ratings increased by up to 44% and rating life extended threefold Advances in linear technology are still possible even for well-established products. The New KUSE series achieves even greater accuracies, enabling use in the highest precision applications - and has been awarded the Schaeffler X-life quality mark.

Design improvements have increased load ratings for six-row KUSE linear recirculating ball bearing and guideway assemblies by up to 44%. Rating life is three times higher. Pulse amplitude has also been reduced by up to 83% Instead of the usual four rows of balls, six rows now support all loads; four rows support compressive loads while two rows take the tensile loads. The KUSE X-life series is therefore perfect for combined load directions, having one of the highest rigidity levels and load carrying capacities based on balls for any monorail guidance system currently available.

The New KUSE X-life series - for the highest-precision applications in electronics production, microscopy, optics and applications that require both a high load carrying capacity and long, trouble-free operating performance.

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The SSR is available in various sizes and control options (pilotoperated, mechanicallyset, and electricallycommandable).

pVG-048 an extremely responsive high-speed pump.

The PVG is a variabledisplacement, axialpiston pump with fast control response.

The PVG thrives on low viscosity fluids and is available in a variety of control and porting options. It is designed to be a highperformance solution for your demanding applications.

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The PVV line of Oilgear pumps represents the pinnacle of performance in a variabledisplacement, axialpiston pump. Pressure and flow demands continue to rise for our customers. The PVV is a pump that rises to the challenge.

The PFBA pump has proved itself successful for use with high water content and lowviscosity fluids.

These axial piston pumps are used in a wide variety of applications, including oil and gas die casting and injection molding machines, high pressure test rigs, civil and marine projects, intensifier systems, extrusion presses, forging presses and high pressure forced lubrication systems for long turbines as well as metal forming machines.

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KTR adds thruster brakes to industrial product range KTR has extended its range of industrial brakes products by adding a new line of electrohydraulic thruster brake systems.

The KTR-STOP® TB line is available as disk or drum brakes.

The spring-actuated thruster brakes are designed for use with lifting devices of Ed 230/50 to Ed 3000/120 and can be used both as an operating and as a safety brake.

The KTR-STOP® TB S disk brake is available in right- and left-hand versions, in three sizes.

With a disk diameter of 900mm, it generates braking torques of up to 15,200 Nm. The KTR-STOP® TB T drum brake is available in seven sizes.

With a thruster diameter of 710mm, it can generate brake torques of up to 10,000 Nm. For both designs, the braking torque can be adjusted once the brakes are installed on-site.

Both organic and sinter metal brake pads are available. A completely encapsulated cylinder increases the protection level against damages and dirt.

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On request, the electro-hydraulic brake systems can be designed with further technical options such as automatic wear adjustment, a manual release facility, a limit switch for brake condition and wear of pad, or inclination damping.

KTR U.K.’s Marketing Manager, Rod Sarich, said: “KTR‘s product portfolio has expanded further with the launch of this new range of thruster brakes. As with all KTR products, the KTR-STOP® TB line can be tailored to the requirements of our customers.

Main application fields for both systems are crane systems, winches and conveyor belts, steel plants and material handling.

“The brake torque can be adjusted once onsite and the range offers another benefit in guaranteed compatibility since the drum brake complies with all DIN 15435 requirements and the disc brake meets industry standards, so they can be easily integrated into existing machinery.”

Both products are selected and adjusted at KTR’s Competence Centre for Brake Systems, in Germany.

KTR has been manufacturing power transmission products for a wide range of energy sector applications, including generator sets, pumps, and compressors, for more than 50 years.

It is part of global parent company KTR Systems GmbH, which is headquartered in Germany and makes mechanical couplings and overload systems, torque measuring shafts, clamping sets, joints, hydraulic and electromechanical brake systems, hydraulic components, and cooling systems for industrial applications in mechanical and plant engineering.

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PEK3000 series 3kWatts AC-DC power supplies can be programmed for output voltage and current.

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TR Fastenings Enters World of 3D Modelling with Brand New Product Animations Global fastener firm TR Fastenings is upgrading its online product catalogue with the introduction of exclusive new 3D models and animations to its website.

The models and animations, which allow users to move the product images around and see how they are installed and used with other materials or components, are hosted on Sketchfab. com, a VC-backed platform which acts as an online library for 3D models and virtual reality (VR) content.

TR embarked on the project in 2016, and so far there are 126 interactive animations and 592 interactive product models. TR will be adding new models to the site over the coming months and aims to have a 3D interactive model for each one of its 800 products uploaded by the end of 2017.

The videos not only show the products in a new and innovative light, but are also extremely useful for sales and customer service teams needing to demonstrate how the fasteners work to existing and prospective customers when they are not in the same location. The interactive models are more effective than static images, as customers can move around

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the model and see the product in detail from any angle. With regards to the animations, the files are much smaller than traditional videos and work on any device. No plug-ins are required and the animations have been designed with all browsers in mind.

Keith Gibb, Head of Web Development at TR, comments â&#x20AC;&#x153;3D models are becoming more and more popular and we are very excited about offering this feature to our customers, partners and visitors to our website. The interactive element is invaluable when demonstrating products remotely, and the hosting technology provided

by Sketchfab is a real find. This is a huge step for us and we are thrilled to be leading the charge in terms of engineering companies using this technology to showcase our products.â&#x20AC;?

Please visit the TR website to see our full range of interactive models and product animations, www.trfastenings.com Contact: Free phone: 08454 811 800 E-mail: sales@trfastenings.com www.trfastenings.com

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AEMT members were able to gain an exclusive audience with the Principal M&E Engineer for the Falkirk wheel then taken on a tour of the wheel's engine and maintenance rooms.

AEMT Visits The Scottish Canal’s Falkirk Wheel or the Scotland meeting this year, AEMT members were able to gain an exclusive audience with the Principal M&E Engineer for the Falkirk wheel. After being guided through the more technical aspects of the engineering behind the wheel and the connected canals, members were taken on a tour of the wheel's engine and maintenance rooms.

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Steven Berry B.Sc MIET is a contented, and enthusiastic person, whose passion for engineering is infectious. His occupation takes him up and down the Scottish canals, looking after the mechanical and electrical aspects – in particular the Falkirk Wheel, Kelpies, and Helix Park. Much of the work includes power and control systems, mechanical and hydraulic upgrades, and energy saving equipment.

It's clear that he takes great pride in the work he does for Scottish canals. With the Falkirk Wheel being the central aspect of an £85 million re-investment in the Scotland's inland waterways – he has quite a lot to be proud of. The canals are dominantly a tourist attraction these days, a far cry from the toil they received at the

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turn of the century. With around 400,000 visitors a year, it brings a crowd – and what a brilliant location to show off the engineering capabilities of Great Britain.

The Wheel Opened in 2002 as part of the Millennium Link, a project that restored Scotland's inland waterways to a navigable state for the first time since the 1960s The Wheel replaced a flight of 11 locks that once stepped the Union Canal down to the level of the Forth & Clyde over a distance of 1.5 kilometres and took more than a day to traverse. The Falkirk Wheel allows vessels to transit between the two waterways in just a few minutes.

While touring around the wheel in hard-hats and high-vis, members were approached by a keen member of the public, who presumably thought that we were the most reliable source for information on the wheel. In order to settle a wager with his partner he asked us to clarify the reason for the wheel's unique design. Steven proudly deferred the question to us, after briefing us beforehand on the subject.

The unusual design of The Falkirk Wheel has been described using Scottish and marine architectural terms including a Celtic inspired double-headed axe, the spine of a fish, ribcage of a whale and the vast turning propellers of a Clydebankbuilt ship, so to answer the man's question - aesthetics. Unfortunately, this was not the answer he was looking for – like most people he was sure there was some sort of an aerodynamic/engineering answer to the wings and he turned about with the skip from his step slightly down trodden.

Archimedes Principal If a 200-tonne vessel approached the Wheel, glided onto a gondola and waited a few minutes for the wheel to effortlessly lift the 500 tonne gondola and vessel 35 metres, using only 1.5kw/h, you might question the principals behind the structure.

It took a combined effort between the British Waterways Board, and engineering consultants Arup, Butterley Engineering and RMJM to come up with the final design. The solution: when one of the structure's gondolas is lowered, the opposite one rises, keeping the vast 1800

The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) was founded in 1945. It is an International Association representing leading companies in the electrical and mechanical service and repair industry.

tonne boat lift in perfect balance as it carries canal barges up in a matter of minutes. The Wheel's gondolas hold 500,000 litres of water each, and great care is taken to maintain the water levels on each side, thus balancing the weight on each arm.

According to Archimedes' principle, floating objects displace their own weight in water, so when the boat enters, the amount of water leaving the gondola weighs exactly the same as the boat. This is achieved by maintaining the water levels on each side to within a difference of 37 mm (1.5 in) using a site-wide computer control system comprising water level sensors, automated sluices and pumps.

Engine room The area housing the machinery to drive the wheel is located in the final pillar of the aqueduct, and contains seven chambers connected by ladders.

Access is by a door located at ground level or an entrance halfway up the tower, with a gantry crane to facilitate the installation of equipment.

The ground floor houses the transformers for powering the wheel. The first floor is a standby generator and switchgear; and the second floor houses a pair of hydraulic pumps that drive the hydraulic motors in the chamber above. Power is supplied directly to the axle with 10 hydraulic motors, which also double as brakes.

Connected to each motor is a 100:1 gear system to reduce the rotation speed.

Mechanism Whilst the weight of the gondolas on the bearings is generally enough to rotate them, a gearing mechanism using three large identically sized gears connected by two smaller ones ensures that they turn at precisely the correct speed and remain

correctly balanced.

Each end of the gondolas is supported on small wheels, which run on rails on the inside face of the 8 m (26 ft) diameter holes at the ends of the arms. The rotation is controlled by a train of gears: an alternating pattern of three 8 m (26 ft) diameter ring gears and two smaller idler gears, all with external teeth. The large central gear is fitted loosely over the axle at its machine-room end and fixed in place to prevent it from rotating. The two smaller gears are fixed to each of the arms of the wheel at its machine-room end.

When the motors rotate the central axle, the arms swing and the small gears engage the central gear, which results in the smaller gears rotating at a higher speed than the wheel, but in the same direction. The smaller gears engage the large ring gears at the end of the gondolas, driving them at the same speed as the wheel but in the opposite direction. This cancels the rotation due to the arms and keeps the gondolas stable and perfectly level. www.theaemt.com

Opened in 2002 as part of the Millennium Link the Wheel replaced a flight of 11 locks. The Falkirk Wheel allows vessels to transit between the two waterways in just a few minutes.

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Portable Vibration Reference Source Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies REF2500 handheld shaker quickly and easily checks operation and set-up of accelerometers and velocity sensors to ensure confidence in the entire measurement chain before beginning expensive tests and calibration. Also available in a ruggedized version, it is ideal for verifying the operation of sensors monitoring industrial rotating machinery.

A built-in reference accelerometer assures that a 1 g test level is maintained for sensors weighing up to 250 grams. The three selectable frequencies of 61.4 Hz, 100Hz and 159.2 Hz allow for easy conversion to metric and imperial velocity units.

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THE SENSOLUTION: The smallest photoelectric sensors in the world Key features of the photoelectric sensor EX-Z • Dimensions 14 x 8 x 3mm (front type) • Thru-beam type with a built-in amplifier • Slim design of only 3mm – of course including optics, electronics, indicator LEDs, and transistor output.

• Sensing range of up to 500mm (EX-Z13 ) • Detects objects with a diameter of as little as 0.3mm (EX-Z11 ) • Front and side sensing type available • Clearly visible LED spotlight • IP67 degree of protection • Robot-cable version available • Like to know more, check out the product page EX-Z or the movie.

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Cables for prototype construction Especially for the cable equipment of prototypes and small batch series, SAB Bröckskes, the specialist in cable production offers highest support.

Connection cables for the visible areas of devices are a special challenge for the prototype and small series production.

Individual requirements regarding numbers of cores, outer diameter, sheath colour and grip shall be fulfilled. Nevertheless, for such small quantities only huge lengths are available.

Also the especially designed colour of the device is rarely to be found with stored cables .

Remedy of single parameters often lead to high remainders which generally can´t be used any more.

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Middlesex Aerospace engineers substantial energy savings with Goodlight LED lighting

Award winning brand, Goodlight, have announced that Middlesex Aerospace, a leader and strategic manufacturer of aerospace engineering components has made between 50-80% energy savings following the replacement of their old fluorescent lighting with energy efficient, low maintenance LED tube lighting from the Goodlight range. Payback on the installation is on target and expected to be achieved within 18 months. The company adopted Goodlight LED lighting to meet their commitment towards ISO14001.

Installation of the LED lights was carried out over the weekends to limit the impact on production times and reduce disruption for staff. Middlesex Aerospace specified Goodlight GX1 Plus (150W) LED High Bays, G5 LED Battens, T8 LED Tubes and LED Ceiling Panels for their main production factory and inspection area at the 50,000 sq ft manufacturing site in Hampshire, replacing energy hungry fluorescent lighting.

Goodlight LED lighting technology offers more efficient light at lower cost and reaches full brightness instantly with no warm-up required. The lights are specifically designed for retrofit applications and can be quickly and easily installed into existing fixtures. They provide immediate energy savings and are virtually maintenance free.

Goodlight LED products are guaranteed for five years and rated at 50,000 hours. www.goodlight.co.uk

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New requirements in BS7671 to improve safety and reliability of RCD protected circuits.

If you are involved in the safety specification and or installation of electrical equipment, take note of changes that will come into force in BS7671 (18th Edition July 2018). There are a number of recommendations directly linked to improving the security and safety of electrical installations protected by RCDs. Why is BS7671 relevant to most industrial sites?

The Electricity at Work Regulations and the HSE refer to BS7671 as a “Code of Practice” for electrical installation”. PUWER Reg 8 makes it an offence to install equipment unless the manufacture has provided the necessary information for it safe use: Check the Type of RCD required -see 531.3.3.

411.3.3 Socket outlets <32A must have RCD protection (revised clause) The existing regulations allowed specific sockets to be used without RCD protection, this clause has been removed.

ALL socket outlets <32A must have 30mA RCD protection, irrespective of the location or who is using the socket.

The installation of new feeders and or division of the installation may be necessary to reduce unwanted operation of RCDs (see below), when addressing the safety issue of unprotected sockets and the risk of electrocution.

531.3.2 Unwanted tripping (new clause) RCDs are designed to trip when the residual current exceeds 0.5 -1 x I∆n, therefore this regulation recommends: “(ii) in order to avoid unwanted tripping by protective conductor currents and/or earth leakage currents, the accumulation of such currents downstream of the RCD shall be not more than 30% of the rated residual operating current.”

Install the correct type of RCD based on the residual current characteristics of the circuit e.g. 3 phase VFD/VSD, the upstream RCD and or RCDs must be Type B, irrespective of the application or location.

The internal topology of a Single phase VFD/VSD will determine the residual current characteristics (Type A, F or B) and therefore the type of RCDs that can be installed safely upstream. Annex A53.1 of BS7671 gives details of typical faults currents associated with circuits containing semiconductors and the required RCD type (see example 1 and 2).

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These recommendations along with other changes are directly linked to reducing the risks associated with electrical faults, namely fire and electrocution.

For additional information on RCDs refer to (www.doepke.co.uk/download/ Techpub-16) C.Andrews Technical Manager Doepke UK Ltd

531.3.3 Types of RCD (new clause) The type of RCD installed must be capable of providing the required level of protection based on the residual currents that may be generated under possible fault conditions: “Different types of RCD exist, depending on their behaviour in the presence of DC components and frequencies. The appropriate RCD shall be selected from the following”, this clause goes on to list the various types of RCD namely A, F, B and their suitability for different types of residual current. Type AC RCDs are only listed for general purpose applications e.g. resistive loads. See table opposite Issue 28 PECM

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Discovery Park Ltd Sets Vision To Continue Global Success For Iconic Site iscovery Park Ltd has begun a significant programme of investment to ensure the science park’s continued success as a global centre for pharmaceutical R&D, technology and business.

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Since taking over Discovery Park in November 2016, the new owners have carried out a full operational and strategic review. While honouring the master plan, agreed by Dover District Council in October 2014, the company has started to put their own stamp on the future development of the site.

Toby Hunter, Chief Executive for Discovery Park Ltd, said: “As new owners, we felt it

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was essential to take time to reflect on what has been achieved at this wonderful site and how best to ensure its future success given all the challenges and opportunities ahead.

“Our desire is to ensure that the worldwide reputation Sandwich has enjoyed for decades - from the 50 plus years under Pfizer to the five years as a flagship multi-business campus for science and enterprise - continues long into the future.

“We have plans to invest in our science offer and enhance facilities across the park, starting with Discovery Park House, where work has begun creating new high-spec lab and write up provisions for existing tenants to expand into. We are also

adding capacity for new pharmaceutical businesses.”

These improvements include an initial £5m investment in improving science facilities, with 50,000 sq ft of new laboratory space being created and plans in place for a 60,000 sq ft expansion of office space.

Future investment includes a major revamp of the site’s catering and conferencing offer, with plans to rebrand and refocus the on-site cafes and restaurants, providing an improved environment and ambience for on-site networking and collaboration.

With a new focus on collaborative and educational space, plans are drafted for

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a new auditorium providing tenants and education providers such as the School of Life Sciences at Canterbury Christ Church University with bespoke presentational space for up to 250 people.

Discovery Park prides itself as an international science park attracting companies from around the world, including the regional headquarters of Sydney based Genea Biomedx and USbased generic pharmaceuticals firm Mylan.

Concept Life Sciences and, of course, Pfizer also retain a significant presence on site.

The site has built a reputation for a wider range of smaller R&D companies using world class laboratory facilities for further pioneering research, including a growing cluster of expertise in the field of

immunotherapy as well as diagnostics and the search for new strains of antibiotics – to rival anything offered in other UK science clusters.

Discovery Park remains a centre of excellence for science, continuing and building upon the collaborative and outward looking spirit that makes this site an attractive location, not only for R&D, but also accountants, lawyers, recruiters and marketing agencies that support them.

Innovation House, Discovery Park’s lively business centre is home to a growing number of general businesses as well as providing regional headquarters for the likes of Kreston Reeves, Hornby and luxury holiday company Top Villas.

The site’s investment team has begun the process of clearing and configuring the upper floor, ready for the next stage of development. The addition of more office and events space will further increase the number of general businesses that can locate there.

Mr Hunter, added: “With 150+ companies, employing some 3,000 staff, Discovery Park is in great shape. Our plan, using our expertise as a commercial property management company, is to take the site to the next level – maximising its potential as one of the UK’s leading science business parks. www.pillorybarn.co.uk

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by Andrews Chiller Hire

With a team of experienced engineer working out of more than 25 depots strategically placed around the UK Andrews Chiller Hire can respond very quickly.

major UK producer of yogurt and milk-based drinks turned to Andrews Chiller Hire to help maintain correct temperature in their packaging, storage and distribution areas when ambient temperature started to fluctuate. Changes in temperature happen for a variety of reasons, a significant increase in productivity, change in environmental conditions or an in-plant system becomes unreliable.

Whatever the situation, failure to maintain a constant 5oC would prove a financial disaster – for safety reasons

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With a team of experienced engineer working out of more than 25 depots strategically placed around the UK Andrews Chiller Hire can respond very quickly. The Company has established a reputation for delivering solutions to chilling problems in under a targeted 4hr period. It is this rapid response that continually saves customers’ reputations along with many millions of pound in lost revenue.

For the yogurt and milk based drinks company a 100kW chiller and a 150kW air handling unit (AHU) was despatched to site from the Andrews Heathrow depot and installed with 24in ducting feeding into the building.

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used to recirculate chilled air from the packaging area to boost existing cooling and assist with temperature reduction. On another emergency situation the identical arrangement was deployed to prevent temperature in the storage and distribution areas from exceeding safe limits.

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by Andrews Chiller Hire it is the air handlers that act as the recirculating systems, drawing air from a room, routing to the chiller and returning the air at a much lower temperature.

The skills of Andrews’ engineering teams come in to play in calculating and matching chiller power rating with properly sized air handling units to deliver and achieve the constant, required low temperature.

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Innovative Functionality Most radar level control instrumentation in the market today offers a similar set of basic functional parameters. The smart, user-friendly design of the Eclipse Model 706 GWR, Pulsar Model R96 and Model R86 radar transmitters, however, deliver unprecedented performance standards.

- Advanced Diagnostics and Unattended Echo Capture Because the echo curve is critical to troubleshooting, Magnetrol radar units automatically capture the echo curve based on time (using an on-board clock) or diagnostic event. With the ability to store multiple echo curves in memory, operators can identify and address problems immediately, to optimizing performance and reducing downtime.

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New dosing pump from SEEPEX for accurate flow control he new range of SEEPEX Smart Dosing pumps have intelligent drives, enabling either standalone automation or full integration into higher supervisory and control systems. These progressive cavity pumps produce accurate, repeatable flow in both continuous and batch operation as well as easy control and calibration.

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This has recently been demonstrated at a large pharmaceutical company in Ireland, who were experiencing problems with efficient addition of urea into their production processes. Precise amounts were needed for solubilisation of other materials, so accurate control was essential. The existing diaphragm pumps used produced flow with a high degree of pulsation, pulsation dampeners were needed and calibration pots used to set up dosing rates. Additional problems arose when solid particles were present, causing the ball valves on the pump to stick with resulting downtime.

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When SEEPEX dosing pumps replaced the diaphragm pumps these problems were removed as PCPs have a very low pulsation action, do not need check valves or pulsation dampeners and have a linear accuracy with just one variable, pump speed, to adjust flow rates when required. The pharmaceutical company also installed SEEPEX PCPs for molasses dosing as the flow rate is not affected by product viscosity, ensuring efficient molasses addition across a range of temperatures. Both the molasses and urea pumps have been supplied as ATEX rated and are manufactured with stainless steel components.

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Screw joints and ground joint components, tubing and connectors allow an infinite number of combinations to create sophisticated systems of fluid transfer using standard laboratory bottles and containers.

For distillation of strong acids or alkaline products BOLA manufactures reaction vessels up to 6 litre capacity in PTFE or PFA. All parts exposed to the medium are either made completely of PTFE/PFA or jacketed like the thermometers.

The BOLA catalogue also includes a wealth of technical information on the materials used including physical properties and chemical resistance and the safe use and care of fluoroplastic labware.

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JSP a First UK Company to Achieve BSI Certification to the New PPE Regulation JSP, Europe’s foremost independent manufacturer of above-the-neck personal protective equipment (PPE), was first past the post in the UK and Europe after being awarded BSI Certification to the new PPE Regulation for a range of protective products.

The risks of delivering the wrong chemical into the wrong bulk tank are well documented with severe health & safety risks associated with mixing incompatible chemicals with the accompanying nancial losses and costs. Existing primary controls involve reliance on the delivery driver / operator ensuring that the correct transfer pipe is connected to the correct inlet pipe - introducing the risk of human error, a risk that KlenzGuard removes.

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JSP has received an unprecedented four BSI CE certificates for its EVO2®, 3, 4, 5 and EVO® Full Brim industrial safety helmets, as well as its Force™8 half mask and PressToCheck™ P3 Filters, which enable wearers to easily and reliably check the face-fit of their half mask, and its Sonis® hearing protectors.

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WeeTect Successfully Multiplied Anti-fog and Hydrophobic Coating on the Same Hockey Visor WeeTect, a global leader in manufacturing and designing helmet visors, today announced that they have successfully applied anti-fog coating and hydrophobic coating on the same hockey visors.

This is yet, another significant milestone in protecting and ensuring safety of hockey players

“We have formulated a technology that is effective, environmentally friendly and guarantees safety of all players,” said Mr. Taylors Lei, WeeTect Product Manager. “Using hydrophilic anti-fog coating and hydrophobic coating on the same visor has been my greatest challenge at WeeTect Material Ltd. so far.”

The hydrophilic anti-fog coating will be on the inside, with the hydrophobic coating on the outside surface of the hockey visors. It is a technology that aims to eliminate and prevent fogging on the inside while preventing contaminants on the outside.

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The Right Material Matters Do you remember the story of The Three Little Pigs?

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he first little pig made his house out of straw, which was a bad mistake because it offered no serious longterm protection against big bad wolves (it was, you’ll recall, blown over by a passing wolf in five seconds flat).

The second little pig made his house out of sticks – another serious design flaw resulting in another flattened house. Disaster. But the third little pig? He made his house out of bricks and this one stayed up, despite the alarming amount of huffing and puffing going on outside.

The moral of this fairytale is fairly obvious and can be applied to real life.

When it comes to workable, safetyconscious design, making products from the most suitable materials isn’t just desirable. It’s vital. After all, there’s no point in getting the form just right if the function is all wrong, because your creation might look good, but it won’t work properly – like a chocolate fireguard, or inflatable dartboard.

Incredibly, though, products in the real world are sometimes made from precisely the wrong materials, yet still end up in the hands of consumers; although it’s often easy to recognise this in hindsight, because times change and so do health and safety standards.

Asbestos, for example, is a very effective and economical fire-retardant material with excellent thermal and acoustic insulating properties.

Incredibly, though, products in the real world are sometimes made from precisely the wrong materials, yet still end up in the hands of consumers; although it’s often easy to recognise this in hindsight, because times change and so do health and safety standards.

Unfortunately, as we now know, prolonged exposure to asbestos fibres can cause serious and sometimes fatal lung diseases. Asbestos was duly banned as building material in the UK at the end of 1999.

Even wood can be unsuitable as a material. Back in the day, tennis rackets used to be made from wood but, trouble was, they were really heavy, which is why some bright spark started making them from aluminium, then lightweight graphite and carbon fibre.

It was the same with car bumpers. Not so long ago, cars were fitted with steel bumpers, because steel was presumed to be the best material to absorb impact in a collision. These days, however, that presumption has been roundly quashed. Now, in automobile bumper design, vintage steel is out and Thermoplastic Olefins (TPO’s) are, largely, in.

Times, standards and materials change in the world of industrial workplace barriers, too. Well, almost.

Steel barriers are still widely used in industrial environments because, mistakenly, they are believed, just like those steel car bumpers, to be the best protection against vehicle collision. In actual fact, steel simply dents or crumples when a vehicle such as a forklift truck hits it – and, for an encore, it rips up the floor because all the force of impact dissipates downwards.

Yet there is a barrier material that simply springs back into shape after a collision, because it has a built-in memory. This is called Memaplex, a flexible polyolefin blend of eight materials and rubber additives that has been exclusively developed by Yorkshire company A-Safe (UK) Ltd. A-Safe make a full range of Memaplex pedestrian guardrails and vehicle check systems, including Traffic Barriers, Rack Leg Protectors and Rack End Barriers, all tested and certified to British Standards, and the results have been startling. Instead of having to replace barriers that have come into contact with a moving vehicle, workplaces with Memaplex protection report no substantial damage, even after a few bumps. And because a Memaplex barrier is strong as well as flexible, the force of impact is dissipated, with just 20 per cent of shockwaves reaching the floor.

Of course, it can take time for some products to go the way of the dodo and others to take their place. But people will always question the status quo and ask how things can be improved.

Ultimately, that starts and ends with what a product is made from. Steel barrier producers can huff and they can puff all they like but, in the end, materials really do matter.

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OPM Group are Proud to Announce Chris Ellison Named FINAT President OPM OPM Group Group is is proud proud to to announce announce that that Chris Chris Ellison, Ellison, Managing Managing Director, Director, has has recently recently been been elected elected to to serve serve as as the the twentieth twentieth President President of of FINAT FINAT for for the the next next two two years. years. FINAT FINAT is is the the European European association association for for the the self-adhesive self-adhesive label label and and narrow-web narrow-web converting converting industry. industry.

Chris Chris was was elected elected by by fellow fellow association association members, members, will will serve serve as as President President and and will will provide provide guidance guidance and and strategic strategic direction direction for for the the association. association. He He has has begun begun his his two two year-long year-long term term as as the the President President when when he he was was inducted inducted in in June June 2017 2017 at at the the European European Label Label Forum, Forum, in in Berlin.

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The The recognition recognition of of Chris Chris as as FINAT FINAT President President coincides coincides with with the the strategic strategic growth growth that that the the OPM OPM (labels (labels & & packaging) packaging) Group Group has has experienced experienced in in the the past past three three years years since since the the company company relocated relocated to to Leeds Leeds following following continued continued investment investment in in people, people, innovative innovative printing printing technology, technology, lean lean processes processes and and automation. automation.

As As Managing Managing Director, Director, Chris Chris is is responsible responsible for for the the management, management, strategic strategic initiatives initiatives and and overall overall operations operations of of the the company. company. Under Under his his leadership leadership OPM OPM continues continues to to be be recognised recognised as as one one of of the the UK UK print print industry’s industry’s top top independent independent self-adhesive self-adhesive labels labels & & flexible flexible packaging packaging firms. firms.

FINAT FINAT (an (an abbreviation abbreviation of of the the French French title: title: Féderation Féderation Internationale Internationale des des fabricants fabricants et et transformateurs transformateurs d'Adhésifs d'Adhésifs et et Thermocollants Thermocollants sur sur papiers papiers et et autres autres supports) supports) is is all all about about labels labels and and people. people. (https:// (https:// www.finat.com/) www.finat.com/) In In 2008 2008 FINAT FINAT celebrated celebrated its its 50th 50th anniversary, anniversary, its its Golden Golden jubilee. jubilee. On On the the initiative initiative of of the the French French label label association, association, at at the the time time the the only only national national label label association association in in Europe, Europe, aa group group of of 20 20 companies companies got got together together in in Paris Paris to to lay lay the the foundations foundations for for an an international international association association dedicated dedicated to to the the label label sector. sector. FINAT FINAT was was officially officially founded founded in in November November 1958.

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What What started started as as aa small small convention convention of of pioneers pioneers in in aa young, young, emerging emerging industry industry in in Europe Europe has has developed developed into into an an organisation organisation of of over over 500 500 companies companies spanning spanning all all disciplines disciplines in in self-adhesive self-adhesive labelling labelling in in more more than than 50 50 countries countries worldwide. worldwide.

In In 2017, 2017, FINAT FINAT provides provides aa networking networking platform platform for for converters, converters, suppliers suppliers and and indirect indirect suppliers, suppliers, offers offers education education and and technical technical publications, publications, represents represents the the industry's industry's views views at at EU EU level level and and establishes establishes and and maintains maintains industry-related industry-related best best practices, practices, standards standards and and test test methods. methods. In In short short it it provides provides aa central central source source for for industry industry information information for for its its members members today today and and will will continue continue to to do do so so for for younger younger generations generations at at the the start start of of their their journey journey in in the the print print industry. industry.

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Drive Lines Provides Synchronised Jacking System For Precision Tilting On Research Flumes rom flood prevention to resource protection, water represents one of today's biggest ecological challenges.

Tilting flumes are increasingly providing engineers with a key tool in the research of hydraulics and sedimentology. The latest products from Armfield offer the greatest levels of versatility, thanks to an automated jacking system supplied

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People have intervened in the natural course and behaviour of rivers since before recorded history: to manage water resources, to protect against flooding or to make passage along or across rivers easier. Today, river engineering is a major area of study, as civil engineers look to understand flow dynamics, sediment transport and subaqueous debris flow.

Many areas of study require, or are enhanced by using, flumes (fixed length open channel water ways) with tilting capability, providing either positive or negative slope. Based in Ringwood near Southampton, Armfield has been

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designing and supplying flumes to hydraulic laboratories throughout the world for over 50 years.

Today the company offers a full range of standard research flumes, in different working lengths, a variety of operating modes, and with full computer control and data logging capabilities.

Typically these flumes provide a high visibility glass sided flow channel, constructed in a rectangular prismatic section with a bed fabricated from stainless steel.

The most important aspect of a tilting flume is retaining the integrity of the working section to maintain tolerances and ensure both accuracy and repeatability. Achieving this requires an extremely rigid design to ensure almost no deflection regardless of load or tilt. The design of the tilting system is crucial in guaranteeing this stability.

Armfield recommends screw jacks, driven via distribution gearboxes, for its flumes, in order to achieve the best degree of repeatable accuracy and stability given the size and weight of the installation.

On long flumes, a series of jack stations are used at different points along the length of the flume. These have to be carefully linked in order to avoid distortion of the main frame. Further, on these long flumes, and particularly where exceptional degrees of slope are involved, a pivot mechanism at each station ensures a vertical aspect to the jacks at all times.

To provide the critical jacking functionality on its new S60 modular tilting flume with lengths up to 30m, Armfield turned to Drive Lines.

Expert in mechanical drive systems, Drive Lines represents leading mechanical power transmission manufacturers from across the world, and brings these components together to provide reliable, versatile and cost effective solutions.

The requirements were most demanding on the 15m version of the new flume, and required three screw jack stations interconnected by a geared drive. The system had to be capable of providing a positive slope of up to 1.43° and a negative slope of up to 0.29°, while maintaining a bed stability of better than 1mm at a 400mm water depth.

The 15m S60 flume has a pivot at one end, which means achieving the maximum slope entails raising the flume at the other end by 450mm. The jacking system supplied for the flume by Drive Lines comprises three jacking stations – the first at 5m from the pivot, the second at 10m and the third at 15m.

With the flume working section measuring 800mm high by 600mm wide, filling to its maximum allowable depth imparts a maximum load in compression of 4 tonnes at each jacking station.

For the Drive Lines engineers, the key challenge was careful selection of the bevel gearbox ratios and motor speed to ensure even lift of the flume at each jacking station.

At each of the first and second stations, Drive Lines installed two MJ3-GL screw jacks, while two MJ4-GL screw jacks were used at the third station. Manufactured by Grob Antriebstechnik, MJ series cubic screw jacks are ideal for use wherever controlled lifting, lowering and slewing are required. They can be installed singly, in pairs or as part of a multiple jacking system.

station, with the drive from the gearboxes to the twin jacks provided by further R+W EZ2/60 line shafts.

Robust, reliable and maintenance free, Graessner PowerGear bevel gearboxes offer angular torque transfer and torque distribution in single or multiple shaft configurations. They excel in applications where torque forces are high and space is limited.

The automated operator interface for the jacking system allows the user to introduce any incline target value that will be met automatically by the system. Electronic limit switches prevent movement beyond the maximum and minimum extent of travel.

Completely self-contained, the S60 tilting flume provides an essential tool for the hydraulics engineer, offering extensive demonstration capabilities in all aspects of open channel flow.

Fitted with the Drive Lines jacking system to provide full electrical control of tilting, numerous S60 flumes have already been installed in educational and research facilities around the world, providing engineers with the tools they need to address some of the most pressing ecological challenges of our time.

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A 1.1kW motor connected to a Graessner PowerGear P-110-FL three-way gearbox is positioned between the second and third jacking stations, with power delivered to each of the three jacking stations via R+W EZ2/60 line shafts. Each shaft in turn drives a Graessner PowerGear P-110-L-123 gearbox at each jacking Issue 28 PECM

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Lifting & Handling Equipment

RUD Manufacture & Supply Heavy Duty Lifting Equipment 0.6- 250 Tonnes UD Chains Ltd is a leading manufacturer of lifting and lashing applications that guarantee ultimate safety when lifting and moving heavy loads. Their diverse product range offers over 600 tested and certified lifting and lashing points for bolting and welding.

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RUD lifting equipment is used across a wide range of working environments from offshore, heavy duty engineering & handling, rail, military, manufacturing and construction.

Their products have been increasingly popular across the heavy duty lifting sector due to their impressive working load limits starting from 0.6250 Tonnes.

The WBPG hoist ring offers their highest lifting capability of 85-250 tonnes which makes it an ideal choice for many heavy engineering, handling and offshore projects. The WBPG is loadable from any side in the direction of the pivot meaning it is suitable for lifting and turning of heavy loads. It has the ability to rotate 360° and swivel 180°. The WBPG comes with a detachable suspension ring in the shape of a shackle for the attachment of common lifting means.

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RUD’s heavy duty lifting products offer numerous safety factors and advantages to the operator and equipment being lifted.

The RUD VRBG load ring on plate for bolting can be supplied with 4 bolts offering a working load capacity of 10-16 tonnes or it can be supplied with 6/8 bolts which offers a higher working load capacity of 31.5-50 tonnes.

It can be loaded at 90° to the vertical with a full working load limit, the suspension ring pivots 180° and offers a safety factor of 4:1 in all load directions. The VRBG is typically used across heavy engineering, shipbuilding, turbine lifting, steel structure assemblies and in lifting and final positioning of new machinery.

The RUD VRBS and VRBS Fix is part of their lifting point for welding product range. The VRBS load ring on plate for welding offers a load capacity of 50 tonne and the VRBS Fix offers a higher load capacity of up to100 tonne.

The VRBS and VRBS Fix are typically used in heavy lifting of fabrication. They can be used for Lifting the fabrication during the manufacturing

process, lifting the fabrication onto transport and doubling up as lashing points for the transportation.

RUD offer both standard and bespoke heavy lifting solutions to suit some of the most demanding working environments. Top quality products and fast paced product innovations and developments make RUD a top choice for all your lifting requirements.

RudChains Ltd. Units 10-14, John Wilson Business Park, Thanet Way, Whitstable CT5 3QT, UK

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10th & 11th October 2017 to be held over 2 days 9:30am to 4:30pm, Hayling Billy Business Centre, Furniss Way, Hayling Island PO11 0ED We will be showcasing a range of new CNC machines, routers, 3D scanners, Laser cutting machines, 3D printers and software.

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EMCO is a major distributor for Industrial & Educational CNC Machines

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Innovative platform changes landscape of machinery management The Machinery Management People (TMMP), founders of the award-winning machinery auction site, CNC Online, has introduced the UK’s first total machinery management support service, providing the engineering sector with a highly cost effective route to all aspects of machinery trading, management and care.

With over 35 years’ experience working with leading OEM’s, machine tool agents and end users, TMMP recognised the need for a far more efficient, personal service that allows customers to trade, buy, maintain, relocate and care for machinery all in one single place.

For more information on the full range of products and services, or if you would like any free advice, please visit www.themachinerymanagmentpeople.com or telephone +44 (0)333 202 0850.

Total precision engineering to be shown as the future of component manufacture at Autolink 2017 Dawson Shanahan to unveil total precision engineering solution as the future of component manufacture at Autolink 2017.

The automotive sector is set to experience the future of component manufacture at Autolink 2017 on 26th September. Dawson Shanahan will be championing total precision engineering at the show, revealing how to achieve faster turnaround times, ensure high component quality and minimise costs by opting for a fully integrated, one-stop solution that covers the full automotive component lifecycle.

Further information on Dawson Shanahan and its leading precision engineering services is available at www.dawson-shanahana.co.uk.

Connecting Innovation In Boring Rigibore’s ActiveEdge Nexus provides wireless precision performance cutting edge adjustments on large diameter boring operations 275mm – 1020 mm, enabling both coarse adjustment and fine setting capabilities.

The Nexus is a self-contained module that can be added to standard flanges, that includes a micron adjustable ActiveEdge cartridge.

This dynamic design can be adjusted remotely, using an ActiveEdge Remote Control or automatically, using in-process measurement data to compensate for insert wear, temperature change or material inconsistency without operator intervention.

The Nexus offers the same precision performance capabilities for large bore overturning operations. www.rigibore.com 01736 755355 info@rigibore.com

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support these will need in service.

A large part of any installation is the training of your staff and any hand-holding they may need after commissioning, all part of the Chell

engineers will be keen to help.

Tel: 01692 500555 Email: info@chell.co.uk www.chell.co.uk

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The LabTecta®66 bearing protection range can reduce bearing oil contamination from 83% to 0.0003% significantly reducing bearing failure.

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Every day brings a new request to connect a Modbus device to our SmartHub™ in order to get that rich functionality, to monitor, manage and inform. All done remotely, real time and on-line. So how do we get Modbus Controllers talking to the CDL SmartHub™ so quickly, securely and seamlessly?

The Intelligence is in the SmartHub™

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Robust, reliable, real-time particle sizing for process control

Once our NanoULTRA is connected to your target device (RS232 or RS485) and powered up [battery or mains], all of the configuration work is then done via the SmartHub™, there is no need to connect to the device directly with a PC to configure Modbus communications. This can all be achieved, securely via any browser/Smart Device.

Improve process efficiency - enhance product quality – reduce production costs • • • •

Provides real time particle sizing in the range 0.1-2500μm Analysis of slurries, suspensions and emulsions Completely automated measurement and results reporting Robust industrial design with minimal maintenance

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KOBOLD Group

Intelligent Digital Thermometer

The DTE series of digital temperature gauges offer a wide range of industrial and analytical possibilities for applications where high accuracy and clear indication is required, and where alarm control and displayed messaging is either useful or a requirement as in controlled environments such as hospitals and scientific laboratories. In addition the DTE also incorporates data logging, accessible via NFC interface with mobile devices, USB PC configurable.

• Battery Powered • High Accuracy • On Board Data Log Function • NFC Interface for Reading Log, Sync Clock/Start New Log • Android App for Transmission of Data via e-mail • USB Interface • Dual Alarm Relays • MAX/MIN • 6 x 32 Character Messages from Stored Message Library • Direct Mount, Panel Mount, or Surface Mount • Pt100 or Thermocouple Sensors • High Quality Sensing Probes, for General, Hygienic, and Special Applications

One of the key aspects of the DTE series for engineers will be the mechanical case mounting options which follow the traditional Bi-metal, Nitrogen Actuated, and Mercury (now prohibited) mechanical gauges.

Also for consideration, with Pt100 Class A and Class 1 Thermocouple sensor options we not only provide accuracy and flexibility regarding sensor options, in the event of the sensor being damaged in service the sensor can simply be replaced without replacing the complete instrument. Likewise, the instrument may be re-used for other applications where a different type of sensor specification is required.

The advanced features and versatility of the DTE offers new solutions for many applications.

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Heat protection range for temperature profiling in paint operations

Export growth drives UK manufacturing growth for Hansford Sensors

EFFICIENT NEW LOAD CELL FROM HBM DRAMATICALLY REDUCES INSTALLATION TIME.

Robust results ensured

A rapid increase in export orders is driving continued expansion at Hansford Sensors, the leading manufacturer of high performance industrial vibration sensors and systems. The company’s overseas sales are growing at over 20% year on year, leading to a further increase in the company’s production facilities at its UK headquarters in High Wycombe.

Now available from HBM – a market leader in the field of test and measurement – is the new U3 load cell, specifically designed for tensile and compressive forces.

The new DATAPAQ EasyTrack3 temperature profiling system from Fluke Process Instruments addresses the needs of any paint or powder coating operation. A comprehensive range of thermal barriers protects the data logger with its non-volatile memory in infrared and convection ovens.

The light-weight aluminum standard barrier shields the electronics for up to 2 hours at 200 °C. Thermal protection is ensured by high-performance microporous insulation and a heat sink. The DATAPAQ EasyTrack3 Professional System extends protection to 3 hours, allowing users to monitor up to three cure processes consecutively.

Hansford Sensors recently celebrated its tenth anniversary with a record year, with revenues and production volumes reaching an all-time high. Managing Director, Chris Hansford, explains that, “In recent years – and certainly since the Brexit referendum – we have devoted considerable time and effort to developing our export business.”

Designed to address the problem of lateral forces, which if great enough, can damage or even destroy a force transducer, which can subsequently cause a drop in production, the U3 is capable of absorbing up to 100% of rated forces in the form of lateral force, without losing its measurement capability, or sustaining mechanical damage.

Featuring a double-sided flange connection, which allows the sensor to be mounted quickly and easily, in order to minimise downtime, the U3 is suitable for use in a range of applications in production and monitoring.

Tel.: +49 . 30 . 478 008-0 Fax: +49 . 30 . 471 0251 Email: marcom1.emea@flukeprocessinstruments.de Internet: www.flukeprocessinstruments.com

For more information on the extensive range of Hansford Sensors products, please visit www.hansfordsensors.com.

METREL

Rexnord Offers the Latest in Industrial Torque Monitoring

Inline Continuous Real Time Hydrogen Measurement

Monitorq is a robust and reliable torque measuring device which can be integrated into a drive line using standard power transmission products such as couplings, pulleys and gears.

It provides a true measurement of torque, from any location in a drive train.

H2scan’s industry-leading inline hydrogen process analyzers provide continuous, realtime, hydrogen-specific measurements to enhance process plant efficiencies, improve yields, and reduce maintenance costs in the following industries/applications: Petroleum Processing, Natural Gas, Industrial Gas Production, Petrochemical, Alternative Energy and Industrial Safety.

METREL is one of the world leading manufacturers and suppliers of high quality, technically advanced, innovative electrical test and measurement instruments, and associated software and mobile applications. With over 60 years of experience, Metrel recognise and understand the testing requirements of electrical contractors and maintenance staff in today’s challenging environment, with development focus on technical capability, enhanced user interface, and practical timesaving features. The MI 3152 EurotestXC is an instrument from the latest generation of Metrel’s multifunctional measuring instruments. The usual installation test functions such as Continuity, Loop, Insulation and RCD are managed by a completely new user interface based on large colour touch screen display. With the provision of advanced integrated software, Metrel provides a complete customer solution. www.metrel.co.uk

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“The design of this latest version of Monitorq has been driven 100% by feedback from our customers,” said Rob Hucker, Product Manager.

“We have removed batteries from the torque ring and replaced them with a state-of-the-art inductive power system. We have increased the accuracy of the torque signal to 1% of fullscale torque while at the same time increasing the sampling rate to 1kHz.” More information is available at www.rexnord.com/monitorq Ordering information is available at +44 (0) 1285 640333 or monitorq@rexnord.com

HBM United Kingdom Ltd tel - 0208 515 6000, email – info@hbm.com web – www.hbm.com

H2scan’s analyzers use a solid-state, nonconsumable sensor that is configured to operate in process gas streams. The H2scan thin film technology provides a direct hydrogen measurement that is not cross sensitive to other gases.

For further information about this or any of our products, please contact us at: +1.661.775.9575 ext. 625; sales@h2scan.com or via our website: www.h2scan.com.

News & events

Critical components cleaned to the most demanding quality standards, approvals and specifications William Hughes, the specialist manufacturer of springs and bent wire components for the global automotive and aerospace industries, now offers an expanded range of ultrasonic and non-ultrasonic cleaning techniques for critical components to the highest international and governmental approval standards These include military and electronics specification components for applications that include LOX, Oxygen critical parts and hydraulic hoses.

For further details contact William Hughes Ltd, Station Road, STALBRIDGE, Dorset DT10 2RZ Tel:(01963) 363377 Fax:(01963) 363640 Email: sales@wmhughes.co.uk Website: www.wmhughes.co.uk

Lenze team up with ei3 for secure data handling in the cloud Machine and systems engineers using automation technology from Lenze can now create online data services very easily. Lenze has joined forces with the IoT specialist ei3 Corporation to offer a combination of remote analysis of machine performance and also remote predictive maintenance. It is available as an unbranded product without visible evidence of the ei3 brand so only the name and logo of the machine manufacturer is visible.

As part of their service contract with Lenze, machine builders can collect all the data that is available inside the Lenze automation controllers and drives. They can then evaluate this data and make it available to their own customers, either as an up-to-the-minute dashboard or in the form of reports providing performance figures.

Highly efficient and hygienic: IE4 smooth-surface motors

Babcock Wanson has launched its new Premium Range of fire tube steam boilers designed to provide customers with a boiler that meets the very latest safety and operational guidelines at an “off the shelf” price and with shortest practicable delivery time.

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has expanded its range of high-efficiency smooth-surface motors. The new permanent-magnet synchronous motors without cooling fins achieve level IE4 / super premium efficiency. This can greatly benefit the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, and other hygienically demanding applications. The efficient smooth-surface motors are suitable for use in dry areas as well as in applications requiring frequent cleaning.

As they generate very little excess heat, they need no fans and therefore do not contribute to the spreading of germs. The IE4 or Super Premium Efficiency synchronous motors operate significantly more efficiently than induction motors, specifically in the partial load range. This results in substantially lower cost for energy consumption and lower TCO.

For more information, please contact Babcock Wanson on 020 8953 7111 or info@babcock-wanson.co.uk or go to www.babcock-wanson.co.uk

When sealing in food and pharmaceutical process lines, mechanical strength, chemical resistance and hygiene are all critically important. Precision Polymer Engineering combines innovative elastomer material development with custom seal design and continued support from expert engineers, to deliver the most comprehensive sealing solution for any food or pharmaceutical process application.

Perlast® perfluoroelastomers have been engineered to withstand thermal and chemical pressures more effectively than any other sealing material, reducing downtime and lifetime cost of ownership.

Resilient to aggressive clean-in-place (CIP) and steam-in-place (SIP) procedures, and compliant with Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Class VI, your sealing is in the safest of hands.

Visit www.prepol.com to find out more.

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New Babcock Wanson Premium Range

The new Premium Range is based around Babcock Wanson’s NBWB and BWD fire tube boilers that use their latest generation of burners for exceptional quality and performance. Natural gas fired fully modulating burners are fitted to the majority of the range covering outputs from 250 to 6000 kg/h with a 12-15 barg design pressure, making them ideal for the majority of process steam users.

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UGRacing’s best ever performance attributed to precision laser-cutting from Gratnells Engineering State of the art equipment from Gratnells Engineering has been praised for its role in making UGR-17 the most successful car in UGRacing history.

2017 has been an incredible year for UGRacing. For the first time, the team made it to all dynamic events and placed 21st overall at Formula Student UK, the annual design, build, test, and race competition run by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, hosted by Silverstone. Achieving the highest placement ever for a University of Glasgow team, by a significant margin of 30 places, can be attributed to several key improvements in accuracy and time management, something that would not have been possible without the close co-operation of Gratnells Engineering. www.gratnellslasercutting.com

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Engineering specialist Teddington caps strong start to financial year with company restructure

Metrohm UK & Ireland are pleased introduce to you our brand new Metrohm Process Analytics Evaluation Station.

Engineering and manufacturing specialists Teddington have completed an overhaul of the business that caps a strong start to 2017/18.

Following on from the success of the Metrohm Voyager, our dedicated mobile laboratory vehicle, we decided to launch a similar vehicle dedicated to the Process and Manufacturing Industries.

Teddington Electronics, Teddington Appliance Controls and Teddington Bemasam have now consolidated under the name Teddington Systems. The change also includes a complete company rebrand.

Teddington specialise in electronics, critical systems, control panel technology, appliance controls and valve fabrication for sectors including defence, aerospace, energy and transport.

Contact details: Telephone: 01726 222505 Email: sales@teddingtonsystems.co.uk Website: www.teddingtonsystems.co.uk

The MPA Evaluation Station allows easy access to demonstrations and evaluations at your site and can be set up within minutes. We can also offer longer term loans allowing you to see how our on-line solutions can work for you, showing real times results!

If you can do it in the lab, you can do it on-line.

Our process solutions can save you money and increase throughput, as well as improving quality, consistency and safety.

Contact Metrohm Uk Ltd www.metrohm.co.uk E: process@metrohm.co.uk T: 01928 579 600

Sump plugs added to range BLUE DIAMOND, an expert in advanced engineering, reports it has added sump plugs to its arsenal of automotive aftermarket products. Sump plugs, or oil drain plugs as theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sometimes known, take the form of a bolt at the bottom of the sump pan which enables oil to be drained from a motor vehicle engine during oil change. Available off the shelf to suit most vehicle specifications, Blue Diamond says it can provide sump plugs in all thread sizes from M10 up to M38, as well as Imperial sizes. The majority of plugs are manufactured in steel and can be accurately assessed for hardness rating. Finishes include black/grey phosphate, geomet, zinc and clear passivate, black oxide and many more.

0238025 8966 bdsales@rolwey.com www.blue-diamond.co.uk

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German component distribution posts double-digit growth in second quarter The German component distribution market (according to FBDi e.V.) grew 12.2% in the second quarter, with orders up almost 18%.

The second quarter of 2017 was extremely positive for the German component distributors. From April to June sales by companies registered with the Fachverband Bauelemente Distribution (FBDi e.V.) in Germany grew by 12.2% to 904 million euros - almost equaling the record Q1 result. The order situation remains positive, with an increase of 17.7% to 946 million euros. The book-to-bill rate was 1.05. As a result, the first half of the year has seen a record-breaking performance with sales of 1.8 billion euros and orders valued at 2 billion euros. www.fbdi.de

Turnkey Solutions For Effective And Reliable Clarifiers

A&J Fabtech can offer a complete specification service that includes all the necessary features for the clarifier, especially the scraper bridge and scum removal systems.

he water treatment industry relies on clarifers or settlement tanks to remove a significant amount of solids as part of the process to recycle our water supply. A&J Fabtech has the ability to design, manufacture and install a wide variety of clarifers that provide a cost effective and reliable solution for the industry.

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The investment in large infrastructure, such as clarifying equipment, is the result of considerable planning and preparation so site managers need to be certain that such projects will be delivered on time and to budget. In addition, the final design needs to be robust and dependable, backed by the reassurance of continued maintenance and technical support.

A&J Fabtech has 40 years' experience in delivering large scale manufacturing projects to the water industry and as such understands and appreciates the importance of project delivery. The inhouse design team can offer a wide range of solutions for clarifers, each one tailored to suit the requirements of a particular installation.

As a turnkey solution provider, A&J Fabtech can offer a complete specification service that includes all the necessary features for the clarifier, especially the scraper bridge and scum removal systems.

Bridges can be half, three-quarter or full bridge designs depending on the application and each one can be fitted with a range of equipment.

Bridge scraper designs can include advanced features such as sludge blank detection equipment, torque monitoring equipment, drive carriage obstruction detectors and other instrumentation.

With these functions, A&J Fabtech bridge scrapers achieve the highest possible levels of operational availability and optimal return on investment.

While most clarifer tanks are circular, rectangular tanks can be designed as well, with most being built using steel reinforced concrete. The depth and slope of the floor can be specified to suit each application with the emphasis on ensuring reliable performance throughout the service life of the clarifier.

In order to optimise the settlement of suspended solids, A&J Fabtech offers a range of control baffles for the scraper bridge including diffuser drums, Stamford baffles, McKinney baffles and energy dissipating inlet baffles. Coupled with an effective scum collection system, modern clarifier tanks can offer effective and reliable performance.

All bridges manufactured by A&J Fabtech are modular in design which enables rapid design and build phases using proven manufacturing processes. This also minimises the build time on site and helps to ensure every project meets the delivery deadline. Every clarifier can be specified with a wide range of options with regards to access structures, control systems and fault detection as well as various design features aimed at reducing maintenance requirements.

Once a new installation has been commissioned it is expected to deliver ongoing reliability and A&J Fabtech is also able to support all of its equipment in the field with a proactive maintenance regime.

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AJAX TOCCO STRENGTHENS ITS POSITION IN EUROPE Ajax TOCCO, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of induction heating equipment, has strengthened its position in the field by joining forces with fellow manufacturer GH Induction.

Earlier this year, GH Induction, based in Valencia, Spain became part of the US based Park Ohio Group. They are now part of the Engineered Products segment that is headed up by Ajax TOCCO Magnethermic and include other induction manufacturers such as Pillar, Lectrotherm, Saet Emmedi and others.

GH Induction brings over 55 years of experience to the Group, and having made well over 4000 machines that have been installed all over the world, they bring a lot of experience and innovative skill to the organization. They are a global company in their own right, and have sites in Germany, China, India, France, Argentina, USA, Brazil and Mexico.

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that supports the group’s activities and has customers from all over the world. At this site, they manufacture and repair coils, inductors, busbars and power leads. Plus they supply spare parts and have a bank of Engineers to carry out services and repairs.

The other side of their business in Birmingham is a subcontract induction heat treatment facility (the largest in the UK) that can heat treat (normally harden) all sorts of their customer’s components – from 1off prototypes to continuous batches from tier 1 automotive suppliers.

Induction heating is a non-contact process based on the use of transformers. An induction power supply generates an alternating current (AC) through a coil/ inductor and when a work piece is placed in or near the coil, it heats up via its electrical resistivity to the induced current flowing through it. This technology is used for processes such as; Heat Treatment, Casting, Forging, Brazing, Welding, Shrink Fitting, Curing.

The Ajax TOCCO Group manufactures equipment for all these processes and has sites all around the world. With the company’s natural growth paired to strategic acquisitions, Ajax TOCCO is now arguably the largest induction heating specialist in the world.

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Buying Genuine Parts For Axle Maintenance Saves Money And Improves Safety s fleet operators look at reducing their maintenance costs, purchasing nonOE parts can seem like a quick and easy way to save money. But, as Gavin Takel, Technical Sales Manager at JOST Axle Systems, explains, this short term fix can work out more expensive in the long term, with original equipment parts proving cheaper in pence per mile, as well as safer. JOST Axle Systems was previously known as Mercedes-Benz TrailerAxleSystems. As one of the two distributors of genuine parts for legacy Mercedes-Benz systems in the UK, the company is all too well aware of the prevalence of poorly manufactured, subpar counterfeits on the market.

be dependent on the usage profile of the vehicle.

With most commercial vehicle trailers serviced every 6-12 weeks depending on mileage, servicing costs are something every operator wants to keep under control. When it comes to maintenance and repair, everyone recognises the necessity of only using qualified workshops to perform the work on axle systems and associated components; understanding that improperly performed maintenance and repair work can increase costs in the long run, as well as posing a significant safety hazard.

Should a premature failure occur then there will be no opportunity to identify the fault during a service, so the failure is likely to happen on the road. If it's a brake part that fails then the consequences could be catastrophic.

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But does this same recognition extend to the use of non-OE (non-original equipment) aftermarket parts?

Aftermarket parts that are non-OE have been found within the automotive industry for many years. Because they promise an exact-fit replacement for the OE part, it can be tempting to think that the parts must be of similar quality. Even if they are not quite as good, does that really matter if the cost savings more than mitigate any slightly shorter lifespan? After all, any wear will surely be picked up at the next service just a few weeks down the line.

During a service, the complete axle should always be inspected according to the manufacturer's service manual: looking at brakes, hub assemblies, suspension, etc.

This is where general wear and tear will be identified and parts replaced if necessary.

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For example, brake pads and discs will wear at a different rate for vehicles that spend most of their time at a constant speed on motorways than for those that are in and out of traffic on busy trunk roads.

The temptation for some fleet operators comes when looking at the cost of replacing the worn parts and comparing the price to non-OE components. However, the wear profile of a non-OE part is likely to be very different compared to a genuine OE part, and premature failure is a very real problem.

Cost benefit analysis But, this is not just a safety issue. Away from the potential hazards, while nonOE parts may be a little bit cheaper initially, there is no guarantee that they will be suitable for the job, impacting on performance, reliability and durability.

Short term cost savings will almost always deliver cost-per-mile increases over the longer term.

A 'pence per mile' analysis on the use of OE versus non-OE parts will quickly highlight that buying lower cost aftermarket parts is a false economy.

Replacement parts need to be purchased more frequently, and the workshop has to carry out more work. Further, the use of non-original parts is likely to invalidate any warranty on the vehicle and could leave the operator liable for damages in the event that a failure on the road leads to damage, injury or worse.

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The short term cost savings of using non-OE parts is almost always followed by financial pain in the longer term.

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manufacturers are constantly developing their trailer axles, components and parts, building on the latest science and technology, to deliver the highest levels of performance in their systems.

The vehicle manufacturers and OE suppliers invest millions each year in R&D and testing to ensure that the components offer the highest levels of performance and safety.

run significant risks to life and limb.

Even the use of non-OE accessories â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including non-approved tyres, rims and wheel hub covers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; can increase the risk of accident. Should the worst happen, when the finger of blame is inevitably pointed, legally the driver, the maintenance manager and the fleet owner/manager all bear the burden of responsibility.

These components are designed-in from the outset, the manufacturers specify exact parameters for materials, torque values and permissible load limits.

The quality of non-OE components can vary wildly. There is no way of knowing where or how a part has been manufactured, and no information on the quality of the materials used.

They do not, and cannot, assess replacement parts from external sources, so there is no guarantee that the aftermarket suppliers will meet the specifications for these critical parameters.

Even if the part is of high quality, it won't have been designed-in from the start. Using an OE part is the only way to guarantee suitability and the only way to maintain any outstanding warranty.

Significant deviations from the original specification are not only possible, but, in fact, likely. If you deviate from the permissible or required tightening processes and torque values, then you

So how can the fleet operator ensure that he is getting approved OE replacement parts? The simple answer is to source parts directly from the manufacturer or an approved dealer.

This information should usually be readily available on the manufacturer's website, but if you can't find it then most OE parts are supplied with QR codes or hologram stickers to indicate their OE status.

Do be careful when specifying parts and remember, just because a part says it's suitable for a system it doesn't make it OE approved. For example, genuine parts for legacy Mercedas-Benz axle systems are only available in the UK from JOST Axle Systems and Mercedes-Benz.

There are many aftermarket parts on the market that are advertised as MercedesBenz Trailer Axle Systems, but, unless those parts come from one of these two companies, they are not OE parts.

The problems that can accrue from the use of non-OE parts can quickly hit the bottom line; failing time and again to deliver the performance, durability, reliability and ultimate longevity of genuine OE parts.

Not only that, use of these non-OE parts can invalidate warranty and compromise safety.

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FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS FOR ANY ATMOSPHERE A

meriflex, Inc.® provides flexible solutions from conceptual design, prototypes to mainstream production and operates on a simple philosophy based on Integrity, Service, and Quality. Our commitment to this philosophy is put into practice on a daily basis in the manufacture of our precision bellows, flanges, and other quality products. With the latest in technologies we supply a wide range of industries ranging from Semi Conductor, Medical, Oil/Gas, Food and Beverage and Automotive.

Our bellows and expansion joints are designed to absorb and reduce

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vibration and relieve structural stress from working under pressure, extreme temperatures, and other variables. We specialize in thinwall bellows. We also offer the highest quality metal braided flex hose in the industry. Our braided hose is designed for high pressure applications. It provides the protection needed for the inner convoluted hose to withstand high pressure and for vacuum or partial pressure applications requiring protection from hazards.

Our stainless steel braided hose can be found on NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover, on still-in-development commercial spacecraft, and in countless other applications.

Also produced is a full line of bellows assemblies to complement our metal bellows. We manufacture bolt-style and clamp-style bellows assemblies, flanges, valve assemblies, and expansion joints. Every bellows assembly we make is ultrasonically cleaned prior to welding, and helium leak tested after to ensure weld integrity and defect-free construction.

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Presented were the key benefits of using a Verderflex peristaltic pump • Excellent at handling abrasive, viscous fluids such as liquid lime • The constant compression and relaxation of the flexible hose which prevents the lime coating the flow path • Faster and easier to service than other pumps as there is just a simple hose and lubricant change to perform • The constant

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revolution of the rotor assembly delivers The pump is insensitive to clogging and a flow rate proportionate to the rpm. This changes in viscosity. The customer gains reference sites and operational practices to The installation of 4 Dura 35 pumps (35mm results in an accurate delivery of chemical the benefits of a positive displacement demonstrate the quality and success of the hose ID) has seen a great improvement in which can be easily controlled through pump in terms of the viscosity handling pumps in other installations. the dosing process: The pumps are now an inverter and if necessary an analytical and the benefits of a centrifugal pump for operating for aflows. consistent and unbroken probe such as a pH meter. larger Presented were the key benefits of using

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In-process temperature monitoring system for furnaces

eheat processes in the metals industry greatly benefit from exact information about product temperatures.

The article describes a temperature profiling system that enters the furnace.

It is used to optimize process efficiency, validate furnace performance, and verify mathematical furnace control models.

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Energy-intensive heat treatment applications offer great money-saving potential. One method of choice for steel manufacturers to optimize productivity and reduce energy consumption is in-process temperature profiling. The following article looks at a monitoring solution for slab reheat offered by Fluke Process Instruments.

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The company, which incorporates the brands DATAPAQ, Raytek, and IRCON, is a specialized developer of temperature measurement and analysis solutions for harsh industrial applications.

The present system for slab reheat comes from the tried and tested DATAPAQ Furnace Tracker family and uses a data logger that takes regular measurements from 20 thermocouples attached at various depths across the length of the slab. While mathematical models help set up furnaces for differently sized slabs, measurements are an indispensable means of verification for various reasons: environmental factors may vary over time, steel quality may differ, and burners may give off heat unevenly. All these factors influence how fast and how evenly slabs are heated. In-

process measurements help identify and correct any furnace or resource problems.

Furnace manufacturers use DATAPAQ Furnace Tracker systems to validate their products to customers. Including profiling trials in their scope of delivery and offering guaranteed results can even be a selling point. Steelworks operators use the systems during furnace commissioning, when line changes occur, and at regular intervals to ensure that slabs are heated to the required temperature all the way through to the core. The target temperature range is 1100 °C to 1300 °C. Beyond the upper threshold, excessive scale build-up is likely to have adverse effects on yield and quality. On the other hand, should the core not be properly heated, this can damage rollers.

Fluke Process Instruments designs, manufactures, and markets a complete line of infrared temperature measurement and profiling solutions for industrial, maintenance, and quality control applications. Distributed worldwide under the Raytek, Ircon, and Datapaq brands, the products reflect the combined experience of over 125 years in manufacturing the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest temperature measurement tools and devices. www.flukeprocessinstruments.com

Used with different furnace programs, the temperature profiler offers insight into the effect of parameter changes.

Furnace zone temperatures, line speed, and dropout time can be adjusted for maximum yield and maximum energy efficiency. Users report substantive fuel savings. They recoup the cost of DATAPAQ systems within a few months.

Additional immediate and long-term benefits are assured quality and reduced wear on

rolls. Notably, the measured data is also used to verify and update the mathematical furnace control model.

After the profiling run, the full data is downloaded to a PC for analysis. In addition, Fluke Process Instruments also offers radio telemetry equipment for insight into the ongoing process. Data transmission via radio to a computer enables parameter adjustments while the process is ongoing and prevents loss of data.

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AUTOagility; working behind the scenes to intelligently manage and automatically deploy work Agility, the market-leading CMMS/EAM solution from SoftSols Group, seamlessly manages work with the new ‘end to end’ solution, AUTOagility.

Based on over 30 years’ experience in managing work across a variety of sectors; AUTOagility uses dynamic, behind the scenes rules to ensure the right detail and quality of information is captured for each work request and then automatically deploys it to the most appropriate resource for completion.

Using a dynamic question/response driven helpdesk, AUTOagility ensures all the relevant

information for each request is quickly and completely captured. Nothing can be overlooked or missed out that could prevent the work from being dealt with and completed right first time.

AUTOagility then finds the person with the right skills and availability to complete the work. Used in conjunction with Agility Mobile Solutions, work can then be deployed directly

to mobile device of the identified individual, ensuring the work is started and completed as quickly as possible.

Work is captured and completed in one seamless process; your team work on jobs appropriate to their skills and savings are made across administration and scheduling. All done automatically with Agility; find out more at www.softsolsgroup.com

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Agility is a flexible, dynamic asset and maintenance management platform that maximises uptime and minimises production disruption. Identifying the causes of repetitive maintenance and downtime is essential to reliable production.

Agility is delivered and fully supported by SoftSols, a global manufacturing solutions provider, so you have the reassurance of a technology you can trust and rely on.

The result is more efficient (and rising) production levels.

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Jetson TX2 and TX1 dev kits come pre-flashed with a Linux environment, include support for many common APIs, and are supported by NVIDIAs complete development tool chain.

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New ERP system set to revolutionise working practices for manufacturing companies A new ERP system has been launched, created specifically for manufacturing SMEs to provide them with absolute certainty over their ability to meet project delivery deadlines. KYLIE is an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution designed by manufacturers for manufacturers to enable companies to eliminate all their redundant processes and systems, increasing efficiency, reducing costs and providing them with an essential competitive edge.

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Getting Started with RTI Connext DDS Simplifying the Process of Understanding the Industrial IoT and RTI’s Technical Product Suite Real-Time Innovations (RTI) launched a “Getting Started” program with a series of step-by-step video tutorials, whitepapers, technical documentation and more. It simplifies the process of understanding the IIoT and deploying RTI Connext DDS. The new “Getting Started” program is a web and email-based offering that provides developers with the hands-on guidance required to implement RTI Connext DDS into robust IIoT systems. It targets first-time users of the RTI product suite. On the website www.rti. com/gettingstarted, developers find a carefully curated selection of technical content which is geared towards their needs.

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STORAGE TOWER FOR SHEET METAL IS COMPACT AND ECONOMICAL Metal sawing and storage equipment manufacturer, KASTO, has introduced a new, energy-efficient tower to provide a compact, standardised solution for automated storage and retrieval of pallets and flat material. Advantages of the system, called KASTOecostore, are its low space requirement, high storage density, short material access times and value for money.

The store accommodates material up to 1,500 mm deep by either three or four metres wide. Both types are available with a load capacity per station of either 1.2 or three tonnes. System height can be specified by the customer from 3.1 metres to 8.0 metres. The same applies to the level at which loading and unloading takes place, as users can select different heights up to 950 mm. www.kasto.uk.com Issue 28 PECM

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Smart and convenient: EGE IO-Link system for inductive sensors

Versatile series of inductive proximity switches for up to +160 °C

Introducing the IOL Master Kit V1.1, sensor specialists EGE complete their I/O-Link portfolio with an easy-to-use I/O-Link-to-USB master that facilitates the direct connection of sensors to all widely-used bus systems.

Thanks to the point-to-point communication interface, sensors can continuously transmit process data, and measurement data can be read directly by the PLC. At the same time, the intermediary master module also allows for convenient parameterization of sensors and actuators directly from a PC or notebook. In addition to the I/O-Link master, EGE’s I/O-Link system includes a USB cable for laptop or PC connection, a freely available configuration software, and a sensor connection cable.

With the IGMH series, sensor specialists EGE provide a range of inductive proximity switches that are particularly suited for use in extreme environmental conditions such as in drying kilns, in food industry machinery, or in heavy industry applications. Suitable for continuous operation, the compact hightemperature sensors are designed for a wide range of ambient temperatures from -25 °C to +160 °C. The sensors are equipped with a robust housing made of 1.4571 grade stainless steel and PEEK. They are available in different versions as required – the line-up e.g. includes IP68/69K-protected types that are waterproof and easily withstand high pressure cleaners.

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Innovation in Cyclone Design The aero cyclone separator can separate solid particles from the gas phase. Several parameters affect the separation: the properties of the gas, the number of particles in the entry gas, the volumetric flow rate and the geometry of the cyclone separator.

We provide now the new version of “Cyclone“, a comprehensive software application for the calculation of cyclone dimensions.

This program enables the user to correctly dimension a cyclone. The required parameters are defined, e.g. pressure drop, effectiveness, particle size separation, and the cyclone geometry is calculated. “Cyclone 2” can also determine the performance of a cyclone or cyclone network with predetermined geometry, under specific predetermined operating conditions. www.sysmatec.ch

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From plug-and-play Ethernet switches to HMIs and visual management systems with built-in protocol conversion, our industrial automation and networking solutions will enable you to connect, monitor and control virtually anything, anywhere at any time. Visit www.redlion.net/connect and discover how to ignite productivity across your existing manufacturing environments.

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Exhibiting at PPMA Show ixon are pleased to be exhibiting again this year and are looking forward to showing visitors the extensive range of hygienic process equipment. Dixon offers FDA and 3A approved stainless steel fittings, unions, tube, pumps and valves for the food, dairy, beverage and brewery industries.

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Dixon will be showcasing their range of hygienic fittings and actuated valves along with a carousel of hygienic hoses assemblies offering odourless and taste free properties suitable for liquid foodstuffs.

Dixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive hygienic hose range now includes Heat Traced, Hot Water Thermal and Duplex hose assemblies as part of the standard range along with a range of rubber, silicone, PVC and PTFE hose assemblies which can be custom made to exact requirements with accessories including wash down guns and steam lances.

The new compact impact resistant sight glass is also going to be available to see.

This new sight glass is used widely in the food, dairy and beverage hygienic processes to view products and fluids.

This design is perfect for hoses and high traffic areas.

Also on the stand will be the Dixon Breakaway Check Valve which is an innovative solution that is designed to eliminate product loss too. It incorporates the Breakaway Coupling and a Hygienic Check Valve. It acts as a single unit that has a diverted breaking point which will break at a determined break-load. Then the check valve will close protecting the loading bay pipe system AND avoiding product spillage.

With an on-site valve actuation shop, 3D design, full technical and sales back-up and BSI approved manufacturing and engineering department, Dixon can design and produce individual bespoke valves and fabricated configurations to quickly and efficiently solve customer

problems. This has included pump carts, bespoke valve configurations and innovative display sight glasses used on beer pumps to infuse product.

Dixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hygienic Product Manager will also be available on the stand each day to talk about correct valve selection, eliminating contamination risk, new innovations in valve technology and the hose management programme DixonHose Connect.

Dixon-Hose Connect is a secure, user friendly web based app. It is a source to allow you to access your Hose Maintenance documentation, including Service History reports, Hose Asset Register via unique tag references and hose identifiers, as well as training videos for your site Find out more by visiting Dixon at the PPMA this year.

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Your Right Connection For Hygienic Process Systems Dixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive hygienic and pharmaceutical range of products includes: fittings, tubing, hygienic unions, manual and automated valves, pumps, hose assemblies and a range of accessories.

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Dixon offers a full range of FDA approved hose and hose assemblies offering odourless and taste free properties suitable for the transfer of liquid foodstuffs.

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VALVES & FLOW CONTROL

RotaVal to attend Bulkex 2017 Rota Val will be exhibiting at the Bulkex Show in Nottingham 18-19th October.

Registration for tickets are available at www. bulkex.co.uk The event is organized by the Materials Handling Engineers Association (MHEA) and will also include a programme of eminent speakers At the show Rota Val will be launching a new range of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;How Toâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; videos to help customers to overcome any common industry problems.

On show will also be the new website with demonstrations on the improved features.

To help customers work out what size valve they need, an app has been developed which when populated by industry, throughput and cleaning method, it will indicate what is needed.

For customers more aware of their requirements there is a search by industry, where the search results will show the options available.

There is a section clearly showing the accreditations that Rota Val have for their

valves which include ATEX, ISO 9001 and the latest EHEDG certification which ensures that Rota Val can support food manufacturers with the strictest hygienic requirements to enable safe food production The product pages offer concise information which includes brochure downloads, ability to print the page or email the page to a colleague, the ATEX accreditation and a video in action where available.

For quick help and advice we have direct links to our engineers and customers can also keep up to date with recent news and social media links.

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FT Pipeline Systems’ water treatment division is the perfect partner for all your dual containment needs. We offer solutions for chemical dosing and chemical transportation in both rigid and flexible pipework, with leak detection as standard.

Flexible hose up to 2” / 50mm internal diameter is available in PVC, LDPE and PTFE and is suitable for most chemicals. PF-Detect (pictured with the alarm box) is a new innovation and is the first leak detectable chemical dosing hose. Expensive catch-pots are no longer required and an alarm will sound the moment the system has a problem.

Corrosion Protection for Flanges

Young and Cunningham

Flanges, the most common problem area, need to be sealed properly to prevent leakage and must also be cathodically isolated to prevent stray currents which cause corrosion and eventual breakdown of the metal. FT Pipeline Systems offers a range of products to help solve most flange sealing problems, therefore preventing subsequent corrosion and saving the integrity of the pipeline.

DMI Young and Cunningham with our Lloyds Approved Foundry, manufacture Bronze and Aluminium Bronze products including valves for many different industries.

The new Kleerband® flange protectors are designed to protect flange face, studs and gaskets on raised face, full face and ring joint flanges from atmospheric corrosion encountered in chemical plants, refineries, gas plants, offshore platforms, onshore oil fields, metering stations, water and wastewater plants, pump stations and underground pipelines.

Contact : Roger Attisha www.ftpipelinesystems.co.uk/ water-treatment/ Tel: 01543 416024 Email : rattisha@ftpipelinesystems.co.uk

Contact: Andy Fraser Email: afraser@ftpipelinesystems.co.uk http://www.ftpipelinesystems.co.uk/pipeaccessories/flange-protectors/ Tel: 01543 416024

Within our premises/workshops, we offer CAD Design, machining, fitting, testing, inspection and repair.

Our online shop also offers a wide variety of flow control products.

Young and Cunningham can trace its history back to 1924 and remains one of the UK’s foremost suppliers in fluid control equipment.

Although our prime business is valve manufacture and supply, we are happy to look into any casting requirements within our material range.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us with your requirements. www.yandc.co.uk Tel 0191 2704690 Email; sales@yandc.co.uk

COMPONENTS FOR BULK SOLIDS HANDLING

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WESTINGHOUSE Servicing & Repairs of Rotary Valves and Diverter Valves Free of charge assessment by a DMN engineer Genuine spare parts used to the original manufacturer’s specification Comprehensive 12 month warranty with continued support with all refurbished DMN valves Refurbishment service by the original manufacturer ATEX certification and validation services

DMN UK Ltd. T +44 1249 818 400 dmn@dmnuk.com

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Custom Purification System Minimises Downtime For Thames Water When Thames Water was looking for a system to remove impurities from anaerobic digester gases, it needed a system that would meet the stringent clean up requirements and achieve zero plant shut down when carrying out routine vessel maintenance.

The solution came in the form of a bespoke Activated Carbon Vessel System that was designed and supplied by Thermtech.

Removing impurities from waste water Providing the population with clean drinking water is a dirty job. Many processes need to be implemented to remove impurities from waste water.

These processes need to meet stringent compliance regulations to guarantee the production of safe drinking water. One of these processes uses anaerobic digestion, the by-product of which is biogas. The biogas can be used as a valuable source of fuel, provided it is "sweetened" by removal of the trace amount of contaminants it contains.

Delivering modern filtration Activated carbon granules or pellets are used for the removal of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) in biogas streams generated from various sources such as landfills, anaerobic

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digesters or, as in this application, municipal wastewater treatment plants.

A granular form of activated carbon, a material containing highly porous carbon particles, is stored in specially designed vessels. When a biogas stream is passed through the vessel, H2S and other impurities such as siloxanes are removed.

Having recently designed and built two smaller systems to achieve H2S removal for another UK water company, ThermTech was again approached by CC Jensen, a major project management contractor to the water industry. ThermTech was asked to provide a more complex activated carbon system than previously supplied, with several additional challenges. The system would comprise three activated carbon vessels including all pipe work and control valves manufactured in stainless steel. The supporting structure including a complete skid unit was supplied, enabling easy assembly and mounting of the supplied equipment on site during the installation process.

The end client, Thames Water, specified a need to select any combination of gas flow routes to any, or all, of the vessels and for each vessel to have the facility to be independently disconnected and taken off-line for purging and maintenance while the plant continues operation. In this way, routine maintenance could be completed without affecting plant efficiency.

The Solution ThermTech designs and manufactures these activated carbon vessels, offering a range of standardised volumes as well as custom designed units. In this application, standard vessels with a volume of 4 m3 met the purification and gas flow capacity requirements set out by Thames Water.

Close liaison was established with CC Jensen and the initial system concept agreed based on providing a modular style design to simplify both site installation and planned maintenance when the plant is operational. Each design stage

The system would comprise three activated carbon vessels including all pipe work and control valves manufactured in stainless steel

was discussed and agreed to provide the smoothest transition from concept to final design.

drop information was also provided, confirming compliance of the system to the original specifications.

H2S gas is poisonous, flammable and corrosive and in this application, pressurised. A solid engineering knowledge and fine attention to detail is required to provide a safe and reliable system when handling this gas. Material selection plays a key part in this process.

Due to its excellent corrosion resistant properties, applicable in this case for the pressurised gas within the system and its external weather resistance, all pipe work, process valves and supporting structure were constructed from 316 stainless steel.

Optimised Design

A full document package was supplied on delivery of the system to meet the client's specifications including; General Assembly (GA) and layout, Bill of Materials (BoM) and material specifications, Piping and Instrumentation Drawing (P&ID). Defined pressure performance data and pressure

The modular construction of the filtration plant offered a number of benefits to the project. Initially, it allowed full factory acceptance testing (FAT) to be achieved before the equipment was delivered to site.

The design took into account the transportation of the equipment to the installation site and aimed to minimise the logistical costs. In addition, the modular layout minimised the installation and commissioning time, which helped to ensure the wider project was delivered on time.

The overall selection and layout of the equipment offered optimum performance with the smallest available footprint.

Steve Griffiths, Project Engineer at ThermTech, summarises: "Companies such as CC Jensen have the responsibility for the entire project and depend on trusted manufacturers like ourselves to deliver the contracted elements on time and to specification.

Every project we undertake is tailored to our customer's specifications and needs.

With years of experience in designing and manufacturing filtration systems, we ensure complete integration of our systems with other processes. By delivering a turnkey solution, we can be certain of meeting every expectation of our customers." www.thermtech.co.uk

WASTE MANAGEMENT

KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY

www.csg.co.uk

Waste managers chart their story over eight decades

treatment processes developed by its research and development team.

One of the UK’s oldest waste management companies has gone into the history books – by publishing its own.

Its policy of frequent company acquisition has seen CSG extend its activities into waste oil reclamation, marine waste, chemical treatment and print waste recycling, acquiring print recycling market leader J & G Environmental in 2008.

The lavishly-illustrated hardback book charts the rise and rise of Fareham-based CSG, which began life as a one-man cesspit emptying service in and around the rural Hampshire village of Botley 83 years ago.

CSG is now one of the country’s largest independent waste management businesses with a £65 million turnover last year. It is still managed by the daughters of the company founder, the late Bunny Hart, who set it up in 1934 after purchasing an old 800 gallon, solid-tyred tanker for £5.

The multi-award winning company, which operates from 26 sites across the country, is now market leader in the off-mains sewage maintenance sector with some 30,000 domestic and commercial customers.

It operates the largest specialist waste tanker fleet in the UK and manages the country’s largest hazardous industrial waste treatment and recovery facility at Cadishead near Manchester where it has pioneered advanced

CSG launched its history book – The Hart of Waste – at a reception attended by members of staff and the local business community in Hampshire.

The £5 tanker that launched CSG

Board chairman Heather Hart said she was proud that CSG was still a family business which retained its pioneering spirit by taking the company into “exciting niche markets.”

Managing director Neil Richards praised the “family culture” of the business and the owners’ personal support for the entire staff.

“Like myself, they recognise that a motivated workforce is essential to success in a competitive business environment like the waste industry.”

He said that family-owned businesses played a huge role in the UK economy, with nearly five million of them contributing around 20 per cent of government revenues.

CSG managing director, Neil Richards

WILLACY’S SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ALL INDUSTRIES WORLDWIDE For nearly 30 years Willacy Oil Services has been providing specialist cleaning and waste management services including tank cleaning, lagoon cleaning, sludge profiling and processing, to the oil refinery and petrochemical industry. www.willacyoil.com

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0800 023 5307

Industrial Cleaning Services

Working around the world, Willacy has undertaken many large contracts always working closely with local companies that haven’t the equipment or experience to handle large contracts.

Now, with the high level of additional expertise available since becoming part of leading waste management specialists CSG in 2015, Willacy has made its years of experience and knowledge of working in hazardous and confined space environments available to a wide range of industries including food, utility, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and power.

Willacy’s qualified and highly experienced tank maintenance crews carry out cleaning operations safely and efficiently every day. Where manned access isn’t possible specialised automated equipment which is designed and manufactured in-house is used.

One of the latest developments is a patented sonar sludge mapping system which is now being used by CSG to produce remarkably accurate surveys for customers seeking maintenance information or planning a sludge removal operation.

Our services include: High Pressure Water Jetting Tank Cleaning Sludge Profiling Sludge Removal

Chemical Cleaning Pipelines Site Clearance Heat Exchanger Cleaning

Visit our new website www.willacyoil.com.

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Lagoons are used by a number of industries to treat waste water but the accumulation of sludge as solids sink to the bottom gradually reduces their capacity. The new system feeds back information to a computer which produces a colour map of the sludge surface. This helps draw up a maintenance schedule based on verifiable and visual information.

Willacy Oil’s dedicated team of highly experienced professionals, combined with the latest innovative technology and CSG’s expertise in waste treatment, means Willacy can offer industries worldwide bespoke services that are both efficient and cost effective.

Tel: 0800 023 5307 l Email: info@willacyoil.com Web: www.willacyoil.com

Euroby Limited is a leading UK environmental waste equipment provider and well-regarded processing expert .

Equipment and service providers for solids - liquid separation and treatment E uroby Limited is a leading UK environmental waste equipment provider and well-regarded processing expert based in Worthing, Sussex with a factory/workshops in the Midlands. Although originally formed in 1996 to provide consultancy services to the power industry, the level of the group’s technical expertise led them to swiftly diversify into the water sector.

“Our ethic is to fulfil the needs and exceed the expectations of our customers,” commented Barry Ley, Euroby Limited’s Founder and Managing Director. “This is achieved with our State of the art products and practices and a high standard of service delivered by skilled employees and suppliers. We see ourselves as a forward-thinking company constantly striving to improve the environment whilst seeking opportunities for further growth”.

“From our point of view we want to grow long term partnerships with our customers. It isn’t our objective to secure sales on a one-off basis; we much prefer to create lasting, loyal business relationships because we want our customers to contact us again should they need further support or additional machinery.”

Reducing operational costs and increasing the sustainability of procedures is made possible courtesy of Euroby’s wide range of

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systems and services. Its all-encompassing product portfolio comprises equipment such as decanter & special purpose centrifuges & separators, Submerged Aerated Filters (SAF), belt conveyors, lime stabilisation systems, filter presses, filter plates and belt filter presses, whilst its capabilities extend to system design, supply (sale or rental), installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, refurbishment and client training.

Reducing operational costs and increasing the sustainability of procedures is made possible courtesy of Euroby’s wide range of systems and services.

The Euroby team is just an email or phone call away, so get in touch today if you would like to enquire about any of the aforementioned services or products.

Alternatively, you can visit the company website for further information on these quality systems by exploring the online brochures and dedicated tabs.

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Sweet Success At Candy Farm Water Treatment Works

CS Engineering Services is to replace the automated trash screen cleaner grab units at the Environment Agency's Candy Farm North and Candy Farm South pumping stations near Doncaster.

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8.3 metres. They will be fitted with special two-cable winches with built-in safety features, including cable management systems and a drive motor fitted with an integral brake.

Contracts for the works were confirmed after site visits and ECS's advice that it would not be economic to refurbish the existing equipment. Instead ECS proposed replacement of the old trolleys and grabs with new units made by Landustrie in the Netherlands, for whom ECS is the appointed UK agent.

With over a century of world-wide experience, Landustrie is a leading solutions provider in the field of water technology. It has a policy of constantly developing its screen cleaners and other technologies. An in-house fully equipped research and test facility allows it to accurately reproduce real life situations so that designs can be tested in realistic environments.

In detail ECS recommended the use of identical units on both sites, Landustrie's new R71-6 units. These will have grab widths of 1000-1200mm, a hoisting capacity of 700 kg and work to a depth of

The company manufactures a number of different screen cleaners, the R71 series being designed so that they can be used in a wide variety of applications. They are typically used for cleaning screens

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at pumping stations, sewage treatment plants, wastewater pumping stations and also at drinking, process plants, cooling water intakes and barrages.

ECS has a long and successful association with Landustrie and together they deliver reliable and cost effective engineering solutions, often to bespoke designs, to the water supply, energy and environmental industries.

Commenting on the projects, ECS's contract manager Jamie Wesley says: "Candy Farm North and South can both look forward to many years of trouble free operation of their new equipment. The local rivers and wider environment will be protected and the treatment works will be able to run trouble free with minimal maintenance and servicing." www.ecsengineeringservices.com

THE NEW FILTER FAN PLUS

EXPELS MORE AIR FROM AN ENCLOSURE.

STEGO ‘the protector of electronics’ have developed a new filter fan series. This series has a more effective airflow and significantly increases air volume, thanks to its unique air-flap outlet technology, and only one filter mat. But there is more …

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