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ADHESIVE STRENGTH

LATEST NEWS

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So what are the best performers doing differently than others?

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What are the best performers doing differently?

Here a best performer is defined as an industrial plant that has achieved a high reliability and fast throughput of manufactured products and as a consequence, manufacturing costs, including maintenance costs, are low.

So what are the best performers doing differently than others? The short answer is that they do what we all know we need to do; they just do it better and better over a long period of time.

Best performers know and understand that improved reliability and maintenance performance lies more with people than with technology.

This does not mean that technology is not very important but it is the easy and less time consuming part of the improvement initiative. For a very long time I have proclaimed that “To improve reliability and maintenance performance is 90% about people and 10% about technology” The best performers I worked with have taken this to heart and acted accordingly.

Maintenance people like gadgets so tools such as instruments and computer systems easily become the focus. The real challenge, which is to change often reactive and undisciplined behaviors to become pro active and disciplined behaviors, is often forgotten.

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What are the best performers doing differently? Part IV

B U S I N E S S P R O T E C T I O N T H E

So what are the best performers doing differently than others? The short answer is that they do what we all know we need to do; they just do it better and better over a long period of time.

Best performers know and understand that improved reliability and maintenance performance lies more with people than with technology.

This does not mean that technology is not very important but it is the easy and less time consuming part of the improvement initiative. For a very long time I have proclaimed that “To improve reliability and maintenance performance is 90 % about people and 10 % about technology” The best performers I worked with have taken this to heart and acted accordingly.

Maintenance people like gadgets so tools such as instruments and computer systems easily become the focus.

The real challenge, which is to change often reactive and undisciplined behaviors to become pro active and disciplined behaviors, is often forgotten.

Why does this happen? My observations include that the acquirement of tools is the easy and fun part, while changing people’s behaviors takes time and it is difficult, many organizations also fail to see that maintenance performance is driven mostly by work processes and not only by technology. For example Planning and

To improve Reliability and Maintenance performance is 90% people and 10% technology.

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Here a best performer is defined as an industrial plant that has achieved a high reliability and fast throughput of manufactured products and as a consequence, manufacturing costs, including maintenance costs, are low.

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WHAT ARE THE BEST PERFORMERS DOING DIFFERENTLY? PART IV

A common mistake is to focus too much on the tools than on people and processes.

Scheduling must be a very well thought out and documented process. A good tool to support this process is your computerized maintenance management system. To develop and document this process is not difficult, nor is it time consuming, compared to the effort and time you need to devote to the implementation of this process and to institute it so your whole manufacturing organization follows the process you developed.

Another example is predictive maintenance systems.

My observations are that about 40 % of these systems are reactive instead of pro active.

You might have bought the best tools for e.g. vibration analysis (VA), but you might still have bearings breaking down. As a rule of thumb one person can pick up data and analyze about 2,500 bearings with the necessary frequency of two to four weeks, this is if your plant is not too spread out geographically. So you have the best tools, but you might have only two people to pick up data and analyze 10,000 bearings.

You might even have a very well documented process but because of shortage of people you will do the mistake to extend the frequency of data pick up and

analysis to six to eight weeks.

What then will happen is of course that some bearings will break down because you can not analyze them often enough to catch the failures before the bearings are breaking down. As this will escalate more bearings will show deterioration in a very late stage. At this stage operators might notice the problem and call your vibration analysis person to come and trouble shoot. The interruption of the VA route causes that even fewer bearings will be analyzed and even more bearings will break down. The late discovery of bearing failures caused by this situation will also disrupt the planning and scheduling. This situation is not solved by the best technology; it is solved by people and processes.

Most maintenance managers are engineers or have a technical back ground. I am also an engineer. People are telling stories about engineers. We might not find these stories funny at all, but there is a lot of truth in them. These stories always hint to how poor we are at dealing with people, we just focus on facts and technology. I learnt long time ago that it takes time to get the break through results that are achievable through maintenance

improvements and that the reason for this is the time it takes to change old and ingrained habits.

The non mathematical formula describes the key ingredients you need to focus on in any improvement effort including people. First you need to be clear on why you enter into this improvement effort.

You need to improve Reliability and generate lower costs. The measurement should not be cost/unit it should be quality unit/cost if you are results oriented. Q stands for the right things to do. It is easier to get Acceptance (A) for the right things to do then how you are going to do these things. As a leader you owe it to your organization to explain your beliefs as “the right things to do� then you need your organization to help you do them right. After you reach a good level of acceptance for your plan your success or failure is entirely up to Execution (E) of the right things to do.

The only difference I have seen in the best performing organizations and others is that they execute things we all know we should do.

www.idcon.com Reader Reply Number: 300

R = Q x A x E. R = Results. Improved Reliability and lower costs Q = Quality Decissions. The right things to do.

E = Execution.

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Christer Idhammar, president IDCON INC Christer Idhammar is a world renowned expert in Reliability and Maintenance Management best practices. He started the Idhammar group of companies in Sweden in 1972 and IDCON, INC in USA 1985. In 2002 he received the Euromaintenance Incentive Award for outstanding international contributions to improve Reliability and Maintenance in industries world wide.

In May 2008 he received the Salvetti Foundation reward for best speaker among 154 speakers at Euromaintenance 2008 in Brussels. He can be reached at info@idcon.com

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LATEST NEWS

IMPROVE existing air handling plant Imofa UK offers practical, bespoke solutions for improving the reliability, performance and energy efficiency of industrial ventilation and air treatment plant.

Over time, even the best maintained air

handling and ventilation plant can deteriorate to the point where running and maintenance costs are reaching an unacceptable level.

There may be declining performance and even risk of complete failure, and the energy efficiency may not meet environmental goals.

However, in today's economic climate, it can be increasingly difficult to justify and fund complete system replacement.

A quality refurbishment or upgraded system can bring building owners and occupiers many benefits, including: Reduced project costs Less disruption and downtime Reduced running and maintenance costs Improved system reliability Increased ventilation, heating or cooling for change in plant use Improved quality of internal environment Improved energy efficiency Reduced carbon footprint Compliance with building regulations on energy efficiency.

Imofa UK Ltd New Coach House, 21 Grange Way, Colchester, Essex CO2 8HF Imofa UK specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke air handling units for public, commercial and industrial buildings

T: 01206 505909, Fax: 01206 794095 E: sales@imofa.co.uk www.imofa.co.uk Reader Reply Number: 301

UNIQUE FEATURES features and enhanced safety with Wieland's Emergency Stop Pushbuttons The SNH Series from Wieland Electric is a modular system that can be perfectly adapted to the needs of the machinery manufacturer, with a range of eight operator elements that can be combined with 12 different contact blocks. In addition to the modular components, Wieland supply a number of completely assembled emergency stop pushbuttons for the most common applications.

For increased safety, Wieland's SNH Series of Emergency Stop Pushbuttons incorporate a unique contact block drop-off feature offering a signal output should failure occur if the contact block becomes dislodged due to vibration. This has an additional NO contact in series (pre-installed) to the main contacts, the NO contact opening as soon as the contact block falls off, thus interrupting the safety circuit and putting the machine into a safe position. An illuminated Stop Button also provides enhanced safety for the machine user.

SNH Pushbuttons are unlocked by rotation or with the use of a key and are supplied with or without a protective collar. The pushbuttons offer a high degree of protection with an IP69 rating and the switching capability of the contacts is AC250V/16A. Wieland’s SNH Series has been designed for use in conjunction with the company’s 400 Series relays, SMA Safety Sensors and samosPRO, a compact modular safety controller for machine and automation control.

Wieland Electric Ltd, Riverside Business Centre, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, Surrey GU1 4UG

T: 01483 531213 F: 01483 505029 www.wieland.co.uk Reader Reply Number: 303

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THERMAL IMAGING New VisIR® 320-P with Condition RED® database and software introduces point-and-click efficiency into your Predictive Maintenance programmes. Capture, Analyse, File, Trend, Report, VisIR 320-P takes it in its stride at the touch of a button.

VisIR 320-P delivers outstanding images from a sensitive 320 x 240 uncooled infrared sensor with precise temperature measurement and unique time-saving tools.

VisIR 320-P complements the existing VisIR 640-P camera with a lower resolution and cost to address the needs of the wider Predictive Maintenance market. With a rugged industrial

housing, articulated central optics pod for safe ergonomic operation and large high contrast touch screen, VisIR 320-P provides high definition thermal and visual image clarity in all lighting conditions.

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Reader Reply Number: 360

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LATEST NEWS

NEW PREMISES OPENING CEREMONY – symbol of UK manufacturing success

Leading UK specialist pipe coupling manufacturer Teekay Couplings Ltd. has officially opened a new premises in Milton Keynes, UK, increasing current manufacturing floor-space by 80%.

The opening ceremony was attended by 150 people, consisting of employees and key suppliers in order to recognise this important milestone in the company’s current period of expansion. The new premises accommodate Final Assembly, Production Testing and Despatch Departments and also includes storage facilities suitable for housing a stock in excess of 20,000 pipe couplings.

With a 25% increase in staff over the previous year, 2010 is set to be an exciting year at Teekay with greater levels of production and higher demand for product anticipated.

The company was formed in 1961 and began producing pipe couplings in 1975. Today it produces more than 250,000 couplings a year.

the Type 45 Anti-Air Warfare Destroyer Project, the backbone of the Royal Navy’s future air defence capability.

The New Orleans reconstruction programme has placed several orders for Teekay pipe couplings including the first, recently introduced, ‘top of the range’ 4115mm diameter coupling for water pipelines.

A major dry docks is fitting 800 couplings on two seismic survey vessels. -A Danish water industry contractor has ordered 3,000 Teekay pipe couplings for a new water treatment facility.

Recent Activity

A major cruise vessel builder in Northern Europe is currently using 50,000 couplings per year.

Teekay Couplings Ltd. has been selected by BAE Systems to supply Axilock-FP couplings for

Chris Webb Teekay Couplings Ltd. Disraeli House 12 Aylesbury End Old Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire HP9 1LW T: +44 (0)1494 679500 E: chris.webb@teekaycouplings.com www.teekaycouplings.com Reader Reply Number: 304

John Crane signs major new gas seal service agreement with Petrobras John Crane has signed a major dry gas seal repair services agreement with Brazilian energy company Petrobras that will be worth US$ 5,000,000 to the company over the next three years.

The deal covers the repair of dry gas seals used on both upstream and gas transportation duties at various Petrobras facilities in Brazil, plus the supply of spares.

The new agreement greatly simplifies the approval process which previously surrounded a large number of dry gas seals installed at various Petrobras offshore platforms and gas transportation facilities in Brazil. It will generate faster repair turnaround times and allow all seal repairs to undergo dynamic testing, since no bids process will be necessary to repair and/or supply spare parts for these applications over the next three years.

“This underlines the growing importance of service as a key element in the offering that

John Crane makes to the market,” comments John Crane’s Andy Forrest, Vice President Sales, Americas. “It also demonstrates our ability to tailor our service offering to meet the specific demands of an individual customer such as Petrobras. Simplifying the previous approvals process in this way will generate benefits for both parties and points the way ahead for this kind of relationship in the future.“ Prior to this agreement, John Crane had completed some 200 repairs of dry gas seals installed on Petrobras platforms since 2003 and this had generated a high degree of customer confidence. The partnership approach which this created between John Crane and Petrobras was vital to the signing of this new agreement and will also lead to other opportunities for new business in the future.

John Crane +44 (0)161 886 5993 www.johncrane.co.uk Reader Reply Number: 305

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John Crane has signed a US$ 5,000,000 agreement with Brazilian energy company Petrobras that covers dry gas seals used on both upstream and gas transportation duties at various Petrobras facilities in Brazil.

Belzona’s Faith in its

ADHESIVE STRENGTH

Leading protective coating and polymer repair composite solution provider Belzona Polymerics demonstrated the outstanding performance of their structural adhesives with a powerful display of faith on the 29th January 2010.

Belzona has developed a range of unique products which offer unparalleled performance as protective coatings, repair composites and structural

adhesives. The Belzona solutions differentiate themselves significantly from conventional methods with major benefits of the Heat Activated Series being their application to hot surfaces up to 150˚C – even whilst equipment is still in service, avoiding the need for outage which can ultimately lead to lost production costs. Furthermore, these products have been designed to be applied with minimal preparation and are

tolerant of surfaces contaminated by water or oil.

During the 2010 Belzona Europe and Africa Conference held at the Harrogate Technology Centre Belzona demonstrated the adhesive properties of Belzona 1251 Heat Activated Products by suspending a Mercedes SL500 AMG above a Mercedes S320 LCDI. The Belzona 1251 Heat Activated Metal was applied to a connecting joint only 75mm in diameter and

cured immediately prior to the lift.

With the Mercedes SL 500 AMG weighing over 2.2 tonnes and a minimal amount of adhesive it demonstrated that the Belzona 1251 Heat Activated Metal was able to carry over 1.8 million times its own weight! Further testing carried out by Belzona’s USA and UK laboratories demonstrated the product could actually lift over 20 tonnes in this configuration.

Belzona’s six identical 2010 Global Conferences allow Belzona Distributors and Service Partners to share experiences and be updated on the latest developments in both product technology and application solutions. During the meetings, delegates learnt of the background to the products and the testing which has been carried out to verify the products suitability. Belzona takes a truly global approach to problem solving with R&D, Testing and Technical Service Laboratories in the USA, Europe and Asia working in conjunction with their Distributors and Service Partners to deliver solutions for industry.

Delegates also learnt that the Belzona Heat Activated Series had applications other than for lifting expensive cars, such as corrosion and structural reinforcement for steam systems and hot process equipment in a variety of industries including Power Generation, Paper Manufacturing, Food, Drink and Petrochemical.

www.belzona.com Reader Reply Number: 306 Belzona Adhesives repairing corroded process equipment

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WATER TREATMENT

DOUBLE SUCCESS

with Hydra-Cell pumps in South Korea Engineers at the Seonam water treatment plant in South Korea scored a double success when they replaced leaking screw pumps with seal-less Hydra-Cell pumps on a desulphurisation process. They cured the leakage problem - they also reduced power consumption by 50%.

The screw pumps were injecting a mix of water and MgO2 + hydrogen peroxide into the process, for disinfection and deodorisation.

System operating pressure is only 8 bar.

However, the screw pumps could not satisfactorily handle the MgO2 abrasives carried in the liquid. Premature seal wear caused external leakage (see photo 2). And pumping efficiency declined as wear increased, with cumulative waste of energy.

Since installing the Hydra-Cell G25 pumps (photo 1) there have been no more leaks. So with Hydra-Cell’s pumping efficiency

consistently above 80%, energy costs of pumping are halved. Moreover, seal-less design and simple build minimise maintenance, reducing both cost and frequency of parts replacement. The net effect is to keep the Life Cycle Costs of the pumps extremely low.

Operational advantages have also been noted at Seonam. Flow is smooth and stable, acccurately controlled by varying motor speed. And the pump can run dry without damage. More information at www.wannerint.com

PHOTO 1.

Hydra-Cell G25 seal-less pumps at Seonam.

Wanner International Ltd 8/9 Fleet Business Park Sandy Lane, Church Crookham Hampshire GU52 8BF

T: +44 (0) 1252 816847 E: sales@wannerint.com www.wannerint.com Reader Reply Number: 307

PHOTO 2.

Abrasives were a problem for screw pumps.

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For specific or technical advice please call us on 0151 486 6540 or e-mail sales@spontex-workwear.co.uk For more information quote EMS Enquiry No. 108 on IBC

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Parker No-Frills water purifiers

NOW CE CERTIFIED Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has launched the latest No-Frills version of its Racor Village Marine water purification system. The series now comes with CE certification as standard allowing vessel owners to install and use it with confidence. The new package makes achieving a readily available supply of freshwater at sea more affordable than ever, featuring all the standard “core� components of the Village Marine Tec. water purifiers but without the electronic “frills�.

AC or engine driven modular configurations of the No-Frills system are available in capacities from approximately 2,000 to 9,000 litres per day, meeting the freshwater needs of a wide range of boats.

This makes drinking water and all the conveniences of home, from washing machines to showers, available on board.

The latest No-Frills models have undergone rigorous safety testing to ensure they conform to the following European Union directives and harmonised standards:

98/37/EC - Machinery Directive; EN60204-1 Safety of Machinery, Electrical Equipment of Machines; EN12100-2 Safety of Machinery, Basic Concepts and Principles, General Principles for Design; IEC60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures; Pressure Vessel Verification - Sound Engineering Practice.

The No-Frills systems feature the robust construction and quality components that the rest of Village Marine range is known for.

These include a corrosion resistant titanium high pressure pump for low vibration and noise; a magnetic drive low pressure pump, which provides up to 0.7 bar of boost pressure to the filtration system; 316 stainless steel pressure regulators and fittings; and special hirejection AquaPro membranes. A freshwater flush system is also included as standard.

With annual sales exceeding $10 billion, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precisionengineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company employs approximately 52,000 people in 48 countries around the world.

Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 53 consecutive years, among the top five longest-running dividendincrease records in the S&P 500 index. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.parker.com, or its investor information site at www.phstock.com

Parker Hannifin (UK) Ltd Shaw Cross Business Park, Churwell Vale, Dewsbury, WF12 7RD T: 01924 487037 E: filtrationinfo@parker.com www.parker.com

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CONFINED SPACE

BAA Rescue Services choose Draeger for realistic confined space training Confined space working is taken very seriously by the British Airports Authority. In addition to those who are required to work in service subways, manholes and drains, the engineers and managers who actually issue the permits are also required to undergo confined space training. To ensure as realistic an environment as possible, the BAA Rescue Services Team at London Heathrow uses Draeger’s purpose-built Training Centre at Blyth.

Craig Sear, Airport Senior Engineering Manager at London’s Heathrow, explains, “We believe that our senior maintenance managers and airport duty engineers should be trained to the same level as the people to whom they issue confined space working permits. This ensures that they not only understand the environment but they also understand the hazards and the complications that can arise.

The Team’s work takes them underground and into service subways where they may be

looking at ammonia charged refrigeration systems that supply aircraft with chilled water, as well as foul drains and pits and ducts to carry out maintenance or repairs on lighting, etc.”

He adds, “We use Draeger respiratory and gas detection equipment on a regular basis and have been attending Draeger training courses for a number of years, ensuring that we carry out refresher training every two years to meet legislative requirements. Having recently attended a confined space entry course in Draeger’s specially designed training environment, the Team commented that it was one of the best courses they had ever been on.

Combining excellent theory with practical exercises, the course covered the hazards and safety procedures that can be found in real life scenarios and featured crawl galleries, sewers and manhole covers along with simulated environmental effects.”

Available throughout the UK, Draeger Training Courses cover everything from the selection, use and maintenance of gas

Draeger training includes gas detection in confined spaces

detection equipment, breathing apparatus and airlines through to confined space entry procedures. First aid and emergency response are also featured together with training on the correct use of drug and alcohol testing equipment. Each course can be customised to suit specific hazards or unusual applications.

Draeger Safety UK Limited Ullswater Close, Blyth Riverside Business Park, Blyth, Northumberland NE24 4RG

T: 01670 352891 F: 01670 356266 www.draeger.com Reader Reply Number: 309

INSTRUMENTATION

Transportable chilled mirror instrument from Michell:

drift-free precision is now portable When a leading manufacturer of desiccant dryers decided that they needed a transportable chilled-mirror dew-point instrument to certify the functionality of their dehumidification systems, they turned to Michell Instruments for a solution.

The result is the Optidew Transportable, which combines the drift-free performance of the chilled mirror principle with the convenience of a transportable instrument.

Housed in a specially-designed case, the instrument is both fully self-contained as well as small and light. For the client, having an instrument that was easily transportable was vital because of the range of situations where their dryers are installed.

Desiccant de-humidifiers create dry air which can be used in a variety of applications such as the leisure industry for swimming pools and sports halls, various utilities such as power stations and water treatment works,

desiccant cooling for air conditioning systems or within the chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries. The Optidew Transportable allows engineers to check the reliability of their installations over time, and give their customers peace of mind in their choice of dryer – whatever the application.

The Optidew dew-point hygrometer works on the proven, fundamental optical dew-point measurement principle, giving unmatched drift-free performance in the long term. It offers a wide measurement range from the equivalent of less than 0.5% up to 100% RH and measures dew points as dry as -40°Cdp at ambient temperatures. The portable version features a high definition alphanumeric display which shows the measured humidity, dew point, water activity, grams per kilogram and a number of other hygrometric units. The whole hygrometer is self-contained in a custom-built case for optimal protection and ease of use.

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LATEST NEWS

Spirax Sarco narrowly misses out at Carbon Trust Innovation Awards Just weeks after winning the IChemE Award for Energy, Spirax Sarco was a close runner-up in the Industry category at the 2009 Carbon Trust Innovation Awards.

The steam expert was recognised for its pioneering Flash Recovery Energy Management Equipment (FREME) engineered system. FREME can achieve energy savings of up to 26 percent, significantly reducing carbon emissions for steam operators, and could help steam users achieve the Carbon Standard Award.

Marc Eggermont, Director UK & ROI of Spirax Sarco commented: “Spirax Sarco is committed to producing energy saving solutions and services that can help reduce the carbon footprint of any steam system.

With the right controls and engineered systems, like FREME, steam will continue as the leading industrial heating medium.

“We estimate that FREME has saved about 10,000 tonnes of CO2 to date in the UK, which will increase to a figure in the region of 100,000 tonnes over the next five years.”

Commenting on this year’s Awards, Tom Delay, Chief Executive, the Carbon Trust said: “As the UK looks to develop new low carbon solutions to tackle climate change, the breadth and depth of innovation here is

deeply encouraging. Whilst many of the technologies that we looked at are still in their infancy, others already demonstrate strong commercial potential. Spirax Sarco is a global organisation and one of the leaders in its field that is making such a concerted effort towards carbon reduction in the UK." The award winning FREME system has also been shortlisted as Product of the Year in the CIBSE Low Carbon Performance Awards. The winners of the award will be announced in February 2010.

FREME provides a closed steam system and transfers the heat from the flash steam and recovered condensate into the high pressure side of the boiler feed pumps. Temperatures in the feedtank can therefore exceed 100°C without causing pump cavitation ensuring that virtually all returned energy is used by the system. Heat and water previously discarded can now be recycled, reducing energy and water treatment costs and CO2 emissions.

FREME works by first separating the flash steam from the condensate. The separate flash steam and condensate each travel through a dedicated plate heat exchanger to heat the pressurised feed water before it enters the boiler. The two returning streams

are then recombined.

Recovering condensate from industrial steam systems is a well established energysaving practice. Energy from condensate is used to pre-heat boiler feed water, which raises boiler efficiency and lowers emissions. Each 6°C rise in feed water temperature typically knocks 1% off a boiler’s energy consumption.

This year’s Carbon Trust Awards attracted submissions from nearly 250 of the UK’s most inspiring innovators in the development, deployment and use of low carbon technology solutions, across a range of areas from power generation to buildings and transport.

The Carbon Trust is an independent company set up in 2001 by Government in response to the threat of climate change, to accelerate the move to a low carbon economy by working with organisations to reduce carbon emissions and develop commercial low carbon technologies.

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Thermal Energy launches ceramic microfiltration system

Thermal Energy International, a leading producer of carbon reduction and energy saving products, is expanding its product range with the launch of a state-of-the-art Ceramic Microfiltration System (CMF)

Thermal Energy International has launched an innovative Flu-Ace Ceramic Microfiltration System (CMF). Able to remove suspended and emulsified containments from wastewater without

treatment chemicals, Thermal Energy International’s Flu-Ace CMF provides massive reductions in water and effluent costs.

Providing a two-year payback, the CMF

reduces water usage as well as energy consumption by recovering the heat in the wastewater. Suspended and emulsified contaminants are removed, producing first-rate water quality.

Using cross-flow filtration technology, contaminated wastewater permeates through the CMF’s ceramic filter channels at high velocity. The ceramic filters are coated with fine membranes, providing filtration to a variety of sub-micron pore sizes. Cleaned filtrate is diverted to a storage system for recycling whilst rejected contaminants are collected in a small ‘concentrate’ waste stream.

Necessitating only minimal maintenance, the CMF’s cost effective, user-friendly, compact and totally pre-piped design is fully automated providing up to 90% recovery of processed water and guaranteeing performance under high temperature and pH.

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DE-GREASERS

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Now, SIEBEC’s new low-cost Aquafiltre® range of filters and pumps, for lower temperature water-based processes, offers flow rates up to 77m3/hr with a massive filtration surface area of 80m2. SIEBEC are one of the oldest and largest pump and filter manufacturers in Europe with offices in France, Germany, Spain and the UK. Consequently, our experience in offering filtration solutions to the surface treatment industry is second to none. Our knowledge and experience ranges from small aqueous degreasing machines with a single filter housing to large aerospace alkali cleaning tanks using Stainless Steel pumps and filter chambers together with pumped eductor agitation.

From our unrivalled range, we can offer pumps and filters in Polypropylene, CPVC, PVDF and stainless steel with a choice of filter media such as disposable cartridges, our unique high capacity re-usable cartridges and filter bags. We also have large stocks of most types of filter cartridges at our Stafford warehouse for next day delivery. If you are interested in Pumping, Agitation or Filtration of your Cleaning tanks, why not give us a call for free impartial advice?

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As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of cleaning equipment, Kärcher has the products and knowledge to provide the best cleaning solutions for a wide variety of industrial environments. As well offering ranges of traditional industrial cleaning machines such as parts washers, vacuum cleaners and stationary high-pressure cleaners, Kärcher has developed highly innovative blast cleaning products to improve safety, reduce costs, and offer new levels of blast cleaning standards.

Kärcher's range of Ice Blasters offer a portable, non-aggressive, but thorough method of cleaning surfaces, tools, moulds and machines without causing damage to the substrate or the environment. The machines can be used in indoor and outdoor areas and do not require chemicals. The process is particularly suited to environments where machine cleaning and maintenance is essential, and can significantly reduce downtimes and costs.

The system uses dry ice pellets kept at 79ºC, injected into a jet of compressed air, accelerated to speeds in excess of 150 m/s and then fired at the surface to be cleaned.

The abrupt cooling of the surface causes a thermal shock and produces fine cracks in the top layer. The dry ice pellets penetrate these cracks and sublimate instantly (turn into a gas without becoming a liquid) lifting the contaminant from the surface, and return to the atmosphere as CO2 gas leaving only the contaminant behind. As cleaning with dry ice is performed without chemicals or detergents, and leaves no wastewater, it is environmentally friendly and can be used in areas where cleaning with water is prohibited or inconvenient. Unlike sand blasting, ice blasting keeps surface abrasion to a minimum, and there is only the contaminant to collect after cleaning has been completed.

Kärcher’s original ice blasting machine, the IB 15/80, is designed for high performance cleaning and restoration of a wide variety of objects and surfaces. The

new, lighter and more compact IB 7/40 ice blasting machine offers many of the benefits of the larger machine but can be run from a much smaller compressed air supply, therefore making it ideal for use with inhouse compressed air systems.

The unit as standard comes with a hose, trigger gun and nozzle case providing the user with everything needed to start work. A range of additional nozzles are available to suit specialist applications.

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VALUE DRIVEN MAINTENANCE

SURVIVING IN THE current economic climate with Value Driven Maintenance (VDM) Despite the slight recent easing of economic conditions many organisations are still struggling to remain competitive and survive in the current economic climate. Consumers want more for their money than ever before and are prepared to vote with their wallets by shopping around or simply not purchasing goods or services.

People are asking ‘how can we remain competitive’? and ‘what is it we must do to survive’? Unsurprisingly, there is no miracle cure, but a professional and focused maintenance operation can significantly contribute to profitability.

The questions today’s Maintenance Manager’s should be asking are: ‘What actions can I take that will deliver the most value?’; ‘Where should my resource be focused?’ and ‘How can I develop a Maintenance Strategy that is aligned to the needs of the business?’

To understand how to survive it is necessary for an organisation to understand the factors at work in their sector and what must happen to first survive and then thrive.

Many external factors are clearly out of the control of a business but there is a significant opportunity to take control of the maintenance function and ensure that it is doing the right things in the most effective manner and maximising value to the business.

When times are tough the typical response is to cut the maintenance budget to balance against increased costs elsewhere or falling revenue. But, is that the right thing to do and how can the effect of such measures be quantified and verified as the correct course of action?

In normal circumstances this would pose a challenge to even the most competent Maintenance Manager. Now, more so than ever, they must be able to ensure that they make the right decision and the scarce resources that they have at their disposal are focused on the activities that will deliver the most benefit.

The answer to the question about the correct course of action lies in exploring the (added) value potential. Value Driven Maintenance¹ is the first methodology that shows a maintenance organisation how to reveal its value potential, set clear and realistic improvement targets, give focus and embed continuous value creation in the organization. It focuses on dynamic measurement of value creation opportunities and the selection of the most appropriate steps/ to implement. It does not advocate

the implementation of specific ‘best practices’ merely in the hope that these will yield benefits; the solutions are bespoke to that organisation and business environment at that specific time.

The ability to demonstrate the ‘real’ added value of maintenance in a business perspective has helped a number of organisations put maintenance on the agenda at board level. However, VDM is more than a set of financial formulas or a new language to ‘impress’ the board. It gives the Maintenance Manager a practical ‘Planning & Control’ framework based on the Plan – Do – Check – Act cycle.

It also links up with lean thinking by prioritising between breakthrough measures (value-adding) and ‘nice to have’ activities (non value-adding) and an intuitive selection of relevant best practices.

Fig 1 – VDM Value drivers and value calculation:

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VALUE DRIVEN MAINTENANCE

In the VDM methodology (fig 1.) there are four relevant value drivers in maintenance, Asset Utilisation, Resource Allocation,Cost Control, And Safty, Health & environment. Improving performance in any or all of these value drivers will help to increase a company’s economic value.

However, focusing on the value driver that will yield the maximise benefit is the key.

In the current economic climate for many organisations there is less demand than supply capability, therefore greater machine availability will not deliver benefit by making more products than the customers require.

The Maintenance Manager will not provide economic benefit unless there is an opportunity to create value through other means such as rigorous cost control, organisational efficiency or capital avoidance.

Doing ‘the right’things in a more efficient way or being more effective will add value.

This may be through avoidance of repairs to equipment or improved management of inventory levels to ensure the right spares are available and reducing holding costs for obsolete stock.

The main focus of Maintenance functions must be to create value and reduce wasteful activities by following the relevant work practices necessary to support their business.

Standardised work processes will reduce variability and drive an organisation from

that of reactive to proactive. The focus will not be on implementing generic best practices but establishing ‘the’ practices to adopt for their organisation that will yield the greatest return for the effort applied.

Establishing the value potential for each driver can be determined by the market dynamics and the performance gap (current performance compared to industry peers). It is only when it is known where the biggest value potential is, that attention can shift on to realising the value in an effective and efficient way.

So what are the core competences for the Maintenance organisation”? The core competences can be derived from the Competence Model (see fig 2). It provides a coherent framework for making decisions and establishing the improvement agenda.

This model has been applied successfully to many sectors e.g. Manufacturing, Utility, Infrastructure and Transport and has proved to be an excellent means to communicate the current state of affairs, the biggest bottlenecks and challenges and the desired future state.

The model helps to identify the competences of the maintenance organisation that create most value (core competences). So instead of trying to improve everything it helps to focus on those competences that are most important from a

Fig 2 – The Competency Framework for Value Driven Maintenance®

business perspective. Depending on the market situation some companies focus on the right-hand value circle and others focus on the left-hand value circle.

With the important competences established the next step is to implement them in an organised, controlled and efficient manner.

Finally, VDM also assists in implementation by allowing maintenance departments to develop their level of professionalism and add the most value.

Through VDM process mapping the new ways of working are embedded and the functionality of the Enterprise Asset Management system verified.

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Mark Haarman and Guy Delahay, “Value Driven Maintenance – new faith in maintenance”, Mainnovation, Dordrecht, the Netherlands, 2004.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mick Saltzer is a Managing Consultant for Mainnovation, a leading consultancy firm with offices in the UK, US, Sweden, Belgium and Netherlands. Mick has over 20 years experience in Asset Management and is leading business development in the UK. MORE INFORMATION

Do you want to know more about the way in which Reliability Engineering gives you insight information in the added value of maintenance,please contact: Mainnovation at www.mainnovation.com Mainnovation is a leading consultancy organisation, specialists in maintenance improvement projects, from audit right through to implementation.

With the Value Driven Maintenance® methodology, Mainnovation innovates organisations in the maintenance market.

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OEE

Why do we get caught out?

The highways agency has received serious criticism during recent snow falls. Clearly some mistakes have been made but with the Copenhagen Summit trying to gain agreement on twodegree temperature limits, and the Met Office predicting a mild winter, why would the agency spend money on snow ploughs? If we had heavy snow falls most days during winter we could easily justify more snow ploughs, or like in Scandinavian countries, insist on winter tyres from December to the end of February. As it is, the agency has no business case for more robust winter preparation, and then spends months filling in the pot holes. Whilst accurately predicting the long term weather appears to be beyond the best experts, in manufacturing there are less excuses.

So why then are we caught out so often? Because we don’t get the facts, or worse, we don’t act on them? From what I have witnessed over the years, it’s because all too often problems become a part of the job.

A routine problem Take the operator controlling a bagging unit below a flour silo. Many times a shift the product become stuck in the silo. To begin with the operator hits the side of the silo with his hand, but after a while he ‘gains’ a stick and a cross is painted on the side of the silo. A perplexed visitor (me) asks, ‘why do you hit the cross with your stick every 15 minutes?’ The operator has been asked to do it in order to stop the product sticking; it’s a way to overcome a known problem without getting the engineering team involved. Yet the ‘lost production’ equates to an hour a shift and the engineers are unaware that things are going wrong. It’s difficult to stop problems becoming ‘part of the job’. It needs fresh eyes.

Fresh eyes Take two first line managers running different parts of the operation. Ask them to spend a few hours reviewing the others teams operating area, and vice-versa. Get them to record losses and improvement opportunities. Have them present their findings to the opposite team.

Those fresh eyes will always discover issues that daily routine has hidden.

Take another recent ‘real life’ example, a manufacturer had bought new equipment from Europe, a first prototype, which wasn’t working at anywhere close to design throughput.

‘Problem solving’ dialogue was based on poor equipment design and constant failures, yet detailed analysis of actual losses showed that in a single week 13 hours had been lost because someone forgot to order the correct packaging materials. The equipment maker can hardly be blamed for that.

Willmott Solutions: 100 Unplanned Machine Stops Analysis

Turning on the light Time and again organisations wait until the pain of problems, pressures from customers on late deliveries, and costs becomes too much to bear.

Then snap decisions are made to implement extra shifts or new equipment. It’s like when it snows every week from December to February and we buy a 4x4 or a plough instead of fitting winters tyres and gritting the roads.

Implementing an OEE system can be likened to switching on the light in a darkened room.

Nothing has changed, but we can now see things more clearly. We know where the real problems are and can address them head on – before it’s too late and expensive decisions are made because we feel we have no other choice.

Despite this, I’ve lost count of the times people have said to me ‘we really would like to measure and improve OEE, but things are too bad at present. We think we have almost turned the corner, when things get better we’ll begin.’

How can that be logical? Predicting a mild winter is one thing, predicting that your operations will get better if you continue to hit the machine with a stick is deluded. When we put up with routine problems, and make decisions without the facts, inevitably it means we get caught out.

Remember On average, for every 100 unplanned machine stops 40 can be fixed by restoring the asset to new, 25 can be fixed by routine condition based monitoring, and 20 can be fixed by daily asset care (no stick required) - whilst only 15 can be fixed by a re-design.

Commit to continuous improvement Give your operators, engineers and production people the tools and the time to put things right. Don’t ask them to live with the problems.

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often a simple solution. I’m going to leave you with a thought from my good friend and world renowned authority on the application of TPM, Peter Willmott: “In this difficult climate there is a tendency to continue to cut down the forest with an ever blunter axe because we no longer believe we can afford to take time out to sharpen it. Yet we all know sharpening would enable us to do a much more efficient, effective, and quicker job.

The same is true for our skills and knowledge...[we need to be] inspired to take a fresh look at their operations. Ultimately it’s people, using the right blend of sharpened tools and techniques, which make the lasting difference. Operational Excellence is all very well, but many of us need to re-check that we have the Operational Basics in place - as no matter how good we think we are – we’ve got to continuously seize opportunities to improve, and then sustain what we're doing.”

So, what about a late New Year’s resolution; we will discover our top five losses and make three of them disappear for good - before the end of February.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Alan France is Operations Director of Idhammar Systems Limited. Contact him by e-mail: alan.france@idhammarsystems.com, or visit www.idhammarsystems.com for more on OEE software.

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MAINTEC 2010

MAINTEC 2010

NEC, Birmingham - 2-4 March 2010 Maintenance skills and know-how are in great demand - but with the speed of technological change a forum is needed for maintenance professionals to discover new ideas and source latest technologies.

At easyFairsÂŽ MAINTEC discover mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic technologies enabling you to keep abreast of key maintenance developments.

Meet Suppliers from all major industry sectors who will offer the following services:

Boilers/burners Combustion engineering Condition monitoring Contract maintenance & management services Emissions monitoring Energy & environmental management Factory and maintenance equipment Health & safety Lubrication Maintenance & asset management consultancy

Maintenance & asset management IT Maintenance training & recruitment Preventive & predictive maintenance

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Stand No Exhibitor Magnatech Fuel Conditioning Ltd A10 Maintenance & Engineering Magazine F2 Maintenance Connection Uk Limited E16 Masterflex Technical Hoses Ltd G13 Mcp Consulting & Training C13 Metrum Information Storage Ltd D19 Micro-Epsilon Uk Ltd Midland Group Training Services Ltd Monition-Fixturlaser Uk Nicol & Andrew Plc B4 Nifty Lift E5 Norbar Torque Tools Ltd G14 Optris A1 Panasonic Computer Products Europe F5 Parasense Ltd D20 Pcb Piezotronics C6 Petro-Canada Lubricants E15 Plant & Works Engineering A4 Plate And Locate D13 Pmi Software E12 Predator By Power Team C15 Pruftechnik Ltd A8 Radir C16 Reliability Maintenance Solutions Ltd D4 Reliability Team Ltd F15 Rocol Ro-Dor Ltd E3/E4 Rwe Npower - Tsg Ferrybridge F1 Schaeffler Uk Ltd E9 Sealworks Uk Ltd G1 Shire Systems Ltd G1 Simplisys Ltd B6 Siveco Uk Ltd. C1 Smartag Services Ltd A12 Softsols (Emea) Speedy Power F7 Spm Instrument Uk Ltd C9 Technical Training Solutions G8 Tempus Mtas E10 Teseo Uk Testo Ltd D21 The Snell Group Vibrotech Reliability Services C10 West Anglia Training Association G11 Western Business Publishing E17 Whitelegg Machines Ltd D8 Wvt Industries Wymark Ltd D16 Xetec Limited F16 Zhejiang Ulirvision Technology Co., Ltd E12b

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MAINTEC 2010

GMC Instrumentation exhibiting at Maintec 2010 GMC Instrumentation are exhibiting their range of Test & Measurement and Power & Energy monitoring equipment from leading manufacturers - Camille Bauer, Elspec, Gossen Metrawatt and Hioki.

For more information quote EMS Enquiry No. 116 on IBC

From Camille Bauer, they offer the most comprehensive range of power and energy transducers, able to monitor all AC system variables. Elspec produce the worlds most comprehensive digital fault recorders suitable for monitoring both national and local grid networks. Gossen Metrawatt's latest professional multimeters and calibrators offer accuracy levels and measurement features not found on other similar testers. Hioki's extensive range includes compact power quality analyser, suitable for facility managers or electrical engineers, bench top power and energy analyzer for monitoring both AC and DC electrical systems, including the latest hybrid car battery systems. To complete the energy theme, Hioki offer electrical testers for monitoring energy consumption including standby power, inline with the new EnergyÂŹusing Product Directive.

GMC Instrumentation – stand number G1.

GMC Instrumentation Ltd T: 01543 469511 www.gmciuk.com

Reader Reply Number: 319

For more information quote EMS Enquiry No. 117 on IBC

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MAINTEC 2010

FLIR emphasises exceptional choice FLIR’s stand at Maintec 2010 will remind the visitor of the company’s considerable and continuous investment in infrared camera research and development. FLIR will be showing more infrared cameras than ever at the event, each with added value features to provide easy access to new applications. This applies to cameras in the low cost compact range right up to the flagship professional units, a product

programme that covers 40 different infrared camera models.

The mid-range T-Series is a prime example of FLIR’s commitment to providing customers with the very best return on investment. Thanks to new features such as IR video streaming, periodic storage and new lenses these cameras can also be used for basic analysis as well as their mainstream predictive maintenance work. The FLIR TSeries now comprises no less than 10 models to ensure that the customer can select the best model to help improve efficiency and competitiveness regardless of application.

Three new T-Series models will appear for the first time at Maintec 2010. These cameras are designed for those who need advanced functionality but not the sophistication of the FLIR top-of-the-range PSeries. Priced at less than £10,000, the new FLIR T335 represents excellent value for money. Its thermal sensitivity is 0.05°C across a wide temperature measurement range.

And to tailor temperature measurement readings to the application, this new addition offers a range of measurement modes.

The new FLIR T365 and the T425 have been introduced for the express purpose of reducing energy consumption through highly efficient electrical and mechanical infrared faultfinding. Features such as autofocus and zoom lens enhance the flexibility of these models. Ergonomic design combined with low weight, picture-in-picture fusion, touch screen, tiltable lens unit, laser pointer and interchangeable optics complete the package.

FLIR will also be showing its brand new gas detection cameras. The new models can see, measure and visualise temperature too.

So in addition to gas and VOC leak detection, these fully radiometric cameras can also be used to detect electrical and mechanical faults and even for building inspection.

FLIR Systems Ltd., 2 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4AQ T: +44(0)1732 220011 F: +44(0)1732 843707 E: sales@flir.uk.com www.flir.com

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Power Quality Meters from all the major manufacturers are available from Alpha Electronics Alpha Electronics, nationwide distributor of handheld and portable electrical and electronic test equipment, offers Power Quality Meters from all the major manufacturers, including Fluke, Chauvin Arnoux, Megger and Elcomponent. The power quality test tools and power analysers offer troubleshooting, predictive maintenance and long-term recording in industrial and utility applications. Also, for developing and testing electrical equipment, power analysers can be used for easy and reliable use in the field or in test laboratories. Alpha Electronics has the technically qualified personnel to provide advice to its customers on the best product for their needs.

Examples of products offered by Alpha Electronics are 3-phase and single phase Power Quality Analysers - the Fluke 430 Series and 43B, the Chauvin Arnoux 8334

and 8335, the Megger PA9Plus and the Elecomponent PowerPro; Power Loggers – the Fluke1735/1740 and 1760 Series and the Elcomponent EnergyPro; and Power Quality Clamp Meters – the Fluke 345 and the Chauvin Arnoux F27. Alpha Electronics can demonstrate the products and provide a full technical back-up and after sales service.

Alpha Electronics also runs a comprehensive hire service for many of its products, a ‘collect-and-return’ calibration and repair service, and training services.

The company has recently integrated all its southern operations into new, enlarged premises in Maidstone, Kent, to cope with an expanding workload. It also has premises at Atherton, Greater Manchester, and in Newport, South Wales (The Instrument Centre).

More information about Alpha Electronics can be obtained at www.alpha-electronics.com

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Alpha Electronics Unit 6, Spectrum Business Estate, Bircholt Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9XZ

T: 01622 690187 F: 01622 678827 E: frank@alpha-electronics.com www.alpha-electronics.com

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MAINTEC 2010 – NEC, BIRMINGHAM - 2-4 MARCH 2010

MAINTEC SUMMIT Visit easyFairs® MAINTEC 2010 and enjoy a full programme of learnShops™. These are FREE independent mini seminars, designed to convey maximum actionable information.

learnShops™ are taking place over three days at easyFairs® MAINTEC 2010; Tuesday 2 March 2010; Wednesday 3 March 2010 and Thursday 4 March 201.

The MAINTEC SUMMIT is your opportunity in 2010 to discover insights and ideas that determine which maintenance activities to undertake and how to organise them.

Summit chairman, Steve Morris, Deputy President of the Institute of Asset Management (IAM) will guide you through case studies and insightful topics enable ensure you to: Utilise extensive case studies, presentations and examples from a wide variety of industries.

Explore how accurate planning and better control of maintenance operations within a context of equipment and asset management will deliver major gainsfor your business!

Uncover pro-active measures to decrease failure of increasingly expensive industrial.

Learn how to minimise disruption to your industrial or commercial operations!

As British companies now compete in a global market place where emerging economies become challenging, Asset and Maintenance managers must takejurisdiction and instil best practices.

GETTING THERE How to get to the NEC, Birmingham Venue: The NEC Birmingham, England B40 1NT

Tel: +44 (0) 121 780 4141 Web: www.thenec.co.ukBy Road Birmingham is at the hub of the UK motorway network, enabling visitors to travel directly from the M6, M1, M40 and M42. The NEC has its own on-site car parks while the city-centre venues are served by a car park at The NIA and others in the immediate vicinity.

By Rail The NEC and The NEC Arena are served by Birmingham International station, connected by a covered bridgelink. London is only 90 minutes away and trains also run direct to many regional towns and cities.

By Air

Here's what exhibitors thought about easyFairs MAINTEC 2009 “easyFairs® MAINTEC is the ‘Tesco’s’ of ASSET MANAGEMENT and I love to shop! This is the ideal event for strolling down the aisles, sourcing both high end and value products, feeling and touching key products that I otherwise couldn’t grab hold of by browsing the internet.”

Patrick Quirin, Thermographer, BAA Gatwick

“The economic downturn hasn’t impacted on our maintenance budgets, but there is a cut on capital expenditure. Condition monitoring will be a key area for us to develop in coming years.

As such, I want to stay abreast of upcoming technology – easyFairs® MAINTEC pulls together all these new developments and gives me a chance to make direct contact with OEM’s.”

Bob Abbas, Criticality Coordinator, PepsiCo Engineering

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More than 20 international airlines serve Birmingham International Airport, which is conveniently situated a few minutes from The NEC. Together they provide scheduled flights from 34 destinations in the UK, Europe and North America. The NEC is also easily accessible from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and other regional airports.

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DATA LOGGERS

CORAL 8000

– Compact Embedded SCADA Solution CORAL 8000 is a real time data acquisition and logging system which combines the convenience and ease of use of an instrument with the power and flexibility of a computer.

Utilising a powerful microcomputer running a Windows XP based embedded operating system, the device has a hardware bus which provides for a wide range of plug in analog and digital I/O modules.

The data logging system is fully expandable from as few as 8 to as many as

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1000 local or distributed input/output channels making CORAL 8000 fully scalable.

Configured locally or remotely the software provides data acquisition, data logging, real time trends, alarm and event monitoring, real time calculation of acquired data, and real time mimic displays. The DIN-rail mounted programmable data acquisition computer incorporates USB host ports, dual Ethernet 10/100, and three RS-232/RS-485 communication ports for connection to additional distributed I/O.

For more information quote EMS Enquiry No. 126 on IBC

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CORAL’s flexible and powerful hardware/ software design coupled with its low cost makes this product ideal for a wide range of industrial and commercial real time acquisition and logging applications.

Measurement Systems Limited 16 Kingfisher Court, Newbury, RG14 5SJ

Freephone 0800 0481057 sales@measys.com www.measurementsystems.co.uk Reader Reply Number: 322

DATA LOGGERS

The ThermaViewer

A Data Logger with a Chart Display The ThermaViewer monitors, logs, displays and alarms.

Temperature or temperature/humidity. Two sensors stores 80,000 samples with sample rates from 1/sec to 1/24hr period. Either sensor can be digital temperature, Thermistor, Thermistor/RH, or thermocouple types.

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completely self-contained with a simple menu system so that it can be programmed and used without a computer.

Alarms are high-low with a dwell time for each variable. There is an audible and visual indication on alarm and an external N/O relay can be used to trigger external alarms. Each unit also has an AC power missing alarm.

ThermaViewers are shipped with PC interface software and cable to download charts for printing or archiving. The software can be configured for auto downloading of data to provide real time data.

Perfect for monitoring room conditions, refrigerators, freezers, ovens, warehouses, storage areas, etc...

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E: infoe@e2di.com T: (502) 243-0042 T: (877) 241-0042 www.e2di.com Reader Reply Number: 323

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The rugged skin is a perfect way to protect transmitters in challenging consumer and industrial environments. An included belt clip accommodates the extra thickness of the skin while also providing an attachment point for the optional leash. The 8.5 inch

leash is fitted with a carabineer at one end and a cell phone-type loop at the other. This allows for convenient carrying alternatives or attachment to fixed equipÂŹment. The skin and belt clip are immediately available and may be ordered as a factory installed option or separately as an easily installed kit. Custom colors are available for high volume orders.

Linx Technologies , 159 Ort Lane Merlin, OR 97532 www.linxtechnologies.com Reader Reply Number: 324

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MOISTURE MEASUREMENT

HIGH PERFORMANCE oxygen and moisture analyser Cambridge Sensotec’s latest addition to the successful Rapidox range of analysers is the Rapidox 3100D H2O and Oxygen Dual Gas Analyser. This instrument adds a high-accuracy dewpoint sensor to a fast oxygen sensor to produce a bench-top unit with impressive performance.

Dewpoint is measured down to 100°C (-85°F) and it can be displayed in terms of °C, °F dp or ppmV. Oxygen is detected using Cambridge Sensotec’s fastresponding zirconia sensor which comfortably measures oxygen levels from 100% purity right down to 10-20ppm. This sensor has an

impressive response time of below five seconds for a 90% response to an oxygen step change. Stability of the readings is further enhanced using inbuilt pressure compensation.

In common with the rest of the Rapidox 3100 family, the Rapidox 3100D contains the exceptionally quiet Nitto vacuum pump and flow rate is easy to adjust. Calibration is quick and simple and extensive datalogging facilities are included. An RS232 datalink and programmable outputs are also included.

T: 44 (0)1480 462142 E: sales@cambridgesensotec.co.uk

www.cambridge-sensotec.co.uk Reader Reply Number: 325

Never before has it been so simple, quick and precise to measure the moisture of bulk solids With SONO-probes IMKO is presenting a new generation of moisture probes. In particular, they have been developed for the construction industry and for the manufacture of food stuffs, however they can be applied in further important industries. Their secret: The application of the most modern TRIME® radar technology (Time-Domain-Reflectometry).

Via an electromagnetic TDR-impulse with a frequency of 1 GHz SONO-probes measure the water content precisely until the material has become saturated, and they continue to measure beyond this stage. In addition, valuable observations can be made regarding the mineral content or the consistency of the material measured. With the brand new SONO-MOVEt is suited for measuring of highly adhesive materials such as lime sand.

What has only been available for research and scientific work for many years can now be used in industry for the measurement of moisture. The moisture measuring TRIME®TDR technique patented by IMKO Micromodultechnik GmbH offers considerable advantages, which have not been possible in this form with measuring techniques up to now.

IMKO Micromodultechnik GmbH T: 0049-(0)7243-5921-23 F: 0049-(0)7243-5921-40 E: karsten.koehler@imko.de www.imko.de Reader Reply Number: 326

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MOISTURE MEASUREMENT

Precision moisture analyzers for industrial gas applications The Accupoint™ family of micro-processor based moisture transmitters are ideally suited for water vapor determination in most industrial, natural and process gas streams.

The Tracer 2™ addresses the need for accurate, reliable process controls, and moisture sampling at levels at or below single-digit ppbs. The NastyBoy™, which is used to analyze moisture in chlorine, stands up to the toughest applications. The Iceman™ provides special temperature-controlled sample conditioning for moisture analysis in HFCs and refrigerants.

For more information, please visit www.meeco.com

MEECO, Inc., 250 Titus Ave., Warrington, MEECO, the trusted name in moisture analysis for over 62 years, manufactures a highly reliable line of moisture analyzers for utilities; chemicals/petrochemicals; and natural, medical and high-purity gases.

The MEECO AquaVolt™ family of moisture analyzers provides precise, on-line moisture

monitoring for industrial process gases in production, industrial gases at various stages of product purification, trailer and cylinder filling operations, instrument air used in pneumatic systems, and shielding gases used in welding.

The AquaVolt™ sensor absorbs and electrolyzes moisture at fractional parts-per-million or partsper-billion (ppm or ppb).

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T: +1 (215) 343-6600 F: +1 (215) 343-4194 E: sales@meeco.com www.meeco.com Reader Reply Number: 350

Laser-based moisture analyzers for ultra-high-purity gas applications Tiger Optics HALO™ line of moisture analyzers allows users to measure moisture in inert, corrosive and toxic gases with just one device. Enjoy freedom from costly and time-consuming chores, such as periodic sensor maintenance, span calibrations, purifier replacement, and pump rebuilds.

The HALO™ is ideally suited to applications where moisture measurement is extremely critical. These include fixed bulk gas continuous quality control (CQC), portable mobile analytical carts, process tool monitoring, air separation, and gas cylinder filling and quality control.

Tiger Optics, LLC, 250 Titus Ave., Warrington, PA 18976-2426, USA T: +1 (215) 343-6600 F: +1 (215) 343-4194 E: sales@tigeroptics.com www.tigeroptics.com Reader Reply Number: 351

Tiger Optics, LLC leads the way in 21st Century Spectroscopy by bringing to market the world’s first commercial gas analyzers based on patented CW-CRDS technology. Tiger Optics’ cutting-edge analyzers have been proven by hundreds of companies around the world to offer unparalleled and absolute accuracy, real-time response, high sensitivity and low cost of ownership. Their ease of use and robust performance guarantee, better yields and significant waste reduction.

Tiger Optics serves the most demanding applications for many components, including moisture, oxygen, methane, acetylene, hydrogen cyanide, formaldehyde, and ammonia.

For more information, please visit www.tigeroptics.com

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GEAR CUTTING

If you need special Gears or Transmission Parts quickly Bronte Precision Engineering has developed the capability to get their customers new parts fast - no matter what information they are able to supply!

The company combines comprehensive Gear Cutting capabilities with full Precision Machining facilities and has the expertise to reverse engineer parts from a sample, mating part or a rough sketch. As Director Steve Leach describes ‘Sometimes you don’t even need the back of a fag packet for the

information the customer is able to give us – they just want a new part that works!’ The company based in Bradford, West Yorkshire is ISO9001:2008 approved and works for a wide range of industry sectors. It supports low volume production and development work as well as breakdowns and repairs. Customers include the maintenance departments of major food manufacturing companies and metal processing businesses. “but the oldest machine we have supplied parts for is an early 1900’s vintage car!� says Steve Leach

“Our customers appreciate the fact that we can provide an engineering solution not just ‘make to drawing’. Even if a part is available from the original manufacturer we can supply them quicker and often at a significantly reduced cost�.

Bronte Precision Engineering Ltd T: 01274 698900 F: 01274 698909 E: sh@bpel.co.uk www.bpel.co.uk Reader Reply Number: 329

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HEAT EXCHANGERS

Waste heat recovery units With over 18 years of experience, Econotherm is a World leader in the design and manufacture of heat pipe based waste heat recovery units. The use of heat pipes has the following advantages Resistant to fowling in contaminated

exhaust streams Can be fitted with access panels for easy

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Typical uses for our Gas to Air and Gas to Liquid units.

Gas and oil fired boilers Steam plants Engine exhausts Furnaces Kilns

The waste energy recovered can be used to pre-heat combustion air, pre-heat feed water in steam boilers, heat water or air to be used in other parts of the enterprise.

So if you have waste energy, want to replace an old heat exchanger, or would just like more information, please contact Chris Bayliss on 0771 500 8722 or chris.bayliss@econotherm.eu or visit our web site at www.econotherm.eu , which gives more information as well as some interesting case studies.

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3 The Hamlet, Leek Wootton, Warwick CV35 7QW T: 0771 500 8722 E: chris.bayliss@econotherm.eu www.econotherm.eu Reader Reply Number: 327

Induction Heat Treatment @ Keighley Laboratories Established in 1920, Keighley Laboratories Ltd is an independent sub-contract Heat treater offering Induction Heat Treatments amongst its multidisciplinary portfolio that includes Carburizing, Case Hardening, Hardening and Tempering, Nitrocarburizing, Press Quenching etc.

The capabilities within this specialised department include Zone hardening, Spin, Single shot and Surface hardening, Contour Hardening of Bevel, Helical and Spur Gears, Local hardening and softening as well as the

bespoke manufacturing of Induction tooling to meet your requirements.

A current capacity of seven machines is available, each with differing characteristics, using PLC/CNC as standard on many of our machines.

As a quality driven organisation Keighley Laboratories Ltd heat treatments holds leading accreditations that include BS EN 9100:2003, AS 9100 rev B and BS EN ISO 9001:2008. An on site Metallurgical Laboratory, holding ISO/IEC 17025 as its core accreditation compliments the above services.

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For further Information visit our website www.keighleylabs.co.uk where you can view our available services in full.

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CASE STUDY

A-Safer way around the world for Kimberly Clark

Global manufacturer Kimberly Clark has upgraded its safety standards across its plants internationally with thanks to safety barrier specialist A-Safe.

Since trialling a small section of doublerail traffic barrier at its paper pulping line in Flint, UK, Kimberly Clark has not looked back and has appointed A-Safe as an approved supplier worldwide, with A-Safe now installed across its warehouses internationally including Europe and the USA. Since 2005, the blue-chip company has seen the benefits of the polymer-based safety barrier systems over and above steel equivalents by providing the strength and durability of steel, with the flexibility, and reduced maintenance of plastic.

The plastic used has a special in-built memory, similar to an elastic band, so any impact will be absorbed and then will automatically spring back to its original shape.

Therefore, unlike its steel contemporaries, the A-Safe plastic does not need to be replaced or repaired each time it is hit.

James Smith, Director of A-Safe explained: “We first approached Kimberley

Clark at Flint in 2005 who were very sceptical about what we could offer. They allowed us a trial, and gave us a section of gantry to protect which was constantly being destroyed by fork lift trucks. It was a very vulnerable area of the factory and no-one believed that A-Safe’s barriers would fair any better than the steel ones used previously. The workers made a bet that it would be down within a week! Within months they had placed an order for the whole site.

“Five year’s later we are now an approved supplier helping them to maintain their enviable health and safety records all over the world. The Kimberly Clark success story keeps rolling on, with new contracts coming in across America and we are now moving into Asia too – all on the back of a trial they never believed would work!”

A-Safe polymer barriers use an innovative blend of polypropylene to create a high impact absorption range of safety barriers, and it is this method which has appealed to Kimberly Clark so much. The plastic used has a special in-built memory, similar to an elastic band, so any impact will be absorbed

and then will automatically spring back to its original shape. Therefore, unlike its steel contemporaries, the A-Safe plastic does not need to be replaced or repaired each time it is hit, saving thousands in maintenance, repair and replacement costs.

Miguel Perez, Safety Environmental Manager at Kimberly Clark’s modern plant in Spain said: “When we were looking round for safety barriers, A-Safe was recommended to us. We’re very glad that we followed this recommendation, as the barriers have proved a real success.

“Apart from being simple and easy to install, they provide the highest standards of safety, with excellent durability and they have a smart, attractive appearance. Our workers and management team both really appreciate A-Safe, because they make them feel much safer now.”

A-Safe (UK) Ltd Tel: 01422 344402 www.asafe.co.uk Reader Reply Number: 340

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ATEX

Crowcon’s IREX IR flammable gas detector TESTED BY MICROPACK FOR OFFSHORE USE Crowcon’s innovative new IREX infrared (IR) pellistorreplacement flammable gas detector has been proven suitable for offshore use after undergoing testing by Micropack Engineering Ltd. The device went through rigorous performance testing by the highly respected testing authority based in Aberdeen, Scotland.

IREX is designed to replace pellistor (catalytic bead) type flammable gas detectors, resulting in faster response times and greatly reduced zero drift.

Capable of detecting methane, butane, propane and many other hydrocarbons, IREX is specifically designed for applications such as offshore platforms, refineries, gas storage and distribution networks, sewage treatment plants and certain manufacturing processes (such as aerosol production).

Pellistor and some other IR

type gas detectors are fitted with sinters (flame arrestors) to achieve Exd flameproof certification. Sinters slow response times significantly and can become blocked by contaminants, a frequently underestimated problem. Because IREX does not use sinters it has an extremely fast T90 response time of less than four seconds – comparable with the most expensive conventional IR gas detectors. Excellent zero stability is also achieved, with none of the drift issue associated with pellistors and cables.

Because IREX operates from the same control systems as pellistor-based detectors, it allows existing pellistor-based systems to be easily upgraded without any of the costs associated with installing a new control system.

Sophisticated systems and algorithms ensure reliable operation at all times, with no adjustments necessary to the

detector itself. Zero and span adjustments (if required) are performed at the control panel, and gas response tests and calibration can also be done remotely, with test gas simply applied via a tube to the standard weather cover.

IREX is designed to provide over 10 years reliable operation, and as there are no sensors which need replacing and because routine testing requirements are minimised, operating costs during its entire lifetime are minimal.

The detector produces a mV Wheatstone Bridge type signal (identical to a pellistor) and operates from as little as 2.9Vdc. In addition, it is supplied with a M20 type fixing, allowing originally installed detector junction boxes and cables to be retained. Manufactured from 316 stainless steel; IREX has both ATEX and IECEx approval and is undergoing assessment for IEC61508 SIL 2 compliance.

Micropack Engineering Ltd is a recognised industry leader in fire detection technologies. The company is also involved in research on the effects of offshore environmental conditions on optical detection methods and is a recognised independent testing authority.

Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd

2 Blacklands Way, Abingdon Business Park, Abingdon OX14 1DY T: +44 (0) 1235 557700 F: +44 (0) 1235 557718 E: sales@crowcon.com www.crowcon.com Reader Reply Number: 341

Baseefa continues to develop its role as the world leader in IECEx Baseefa continues to develop its role as the world leader in the IECEx Certification system, initially for Product Certification, then for Service Facility Certification and now by being one of the first certification bodies assessed for issuing IECEx Certificates of Personnel Competency, targeted directly at those who install, inspect and maintain equipment in hazardous atmospheres.

Completion of the assessment process is expected soon.

As history has shown, the weakest link in the "Ex" safety chain has been the competency of those responsible for the certified equipment after it has been delivered from the original manufacturer.

The IECEx Scheme covers not only the plant operatives but also those in supervisory and management positions.

The Scheme covers the proof of acquired knowledge through an internationally validated examination system but also, more importantly, proof of the ability to apply that knowledge in a consistent manner over the relevant employment history.

Competence is much more than the ability to pass an exam.

Let Baseefa help you with the training and also the proof of competency that certification in an internationally recognised scheme can provide. Contact allan.ogden@baseefa.com to access our on-line competency system.

www.baseefa.com Reader Reply Number: 342

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Bespoke Manufacturing and Design

With a long history of developing unrivalled safety, communication and monitoring products for hazardous, explosive and arduous environments, Davis Derby is uniquely positioned to offer a bespoke design and manufacturing service for industrial applications. Our engineers are also specialists in adapting existing technology to be suitable for operation in hazardous gas and dusty atmospheres and obtaining the appropriate certification to ATEX, IECEx, UL and CSA standards.

Davis Derby Limited Chequers Lane · Derby · England · DE21 6AW Telephone +44 (0)1332 227500 · E-mail: enquiries@davisderby.com

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ATEX

New intrinsically safe vibration sensor

OPERATES UP TO 250°C Hansford Sensors Ltd. have launched the new HS-105I range of ATEX and IEC Ex certified, intrinsically safe vibration sensors which are capable of operating in tough environments where temperatures can rise to 250°C. The new sensors has been developed for use in areas of very high temperatures on gas turbines which are used to generate electrical power on off-shore oil and gas platforms. It will enable maintenance engineers to monitor vibration levels of large pumps, diesel engines, fans, compressors, motors, drilling rigs and all types of rotating machinery, which are in a potentially explosive working environment.

The new HS-105I sensors are constructed in stainless steel and have the ability to withstand tough operating conditions, offering reliability, optimum performance and

long service. They are supplied with a separate charge amplifier module positioned within the braided cable run allowing this to be positioned outside the high temperature area and are available with a wide choice of cable lengths and mounting options Visitors to the company's website at www.hansfordsensors.com can view the complete sensor range including the existing AC and 4-20mA versions together with the various certificates awarded for the intrinsically safe operation.

Hansford Sensors Ltd. T: 0845 680 1957 F: 0845 680 1958 E: suzanne.pearl@hansfordsensors.com www.hansfordsensors.com Reader Reply Number: 346

VERSATILE CYGNUS 4 – General Purpose Cygnus Instruments employs the Cygnus-pioneered Multiple Echo technique to ignore coatings and give accurate, error-checked measurements of metal thickness.

The latest Cygnus 4 General Purpose is simple to use with a 3 button keypad and user friendly menu. The gauge features automatic probe recognition (APR) for perfect probe/instrument optimisation, minimum thickness alert, echo strength indication, display freeze and ‘Deep Coat’ mode to allow measuring through coatings up to 20 mm thick. The large LCD graphic display has a fully automatic, white back light for all light conditions. The velocity of sound, probe type and battery status are always displayed. Supplied in an IP65 and

IP67 rated aluminium enclosure the gauge can function perfectly in the most difficult operating environments.

The Cygnus 4 is smallest, lightest and toughest of its type. The instrument is highly versatile and can be used in all typical metal thickness inspections: pipeline corrosion checks; offshore platform inspections; plant maintenance and safety checks on storage tanks, bridges, street lighting columns etc.

All Cygnus thickness gauges carry a 3 year warranty.

Cygnus Instruments Ltd T: +44 (0) 1305265533 E: sales@cygnus-instruments.com www.cygnus-instruments.com

Reader Reply Number: 344

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ATEX

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PORTABLE DISC BVC Special Machines ATEX approved machines for collecting dust or debris that may ignite or explode including conductive dusts.

BVC’s new range of vacuum cleaners have been specifically designed to meet the demands of Industry & Commerce.

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INSTALLATION AID gets ATEX approval - Industry first product now suitable for intrinsically safe environments Elfab, Europe’s leading manufacturer of rupture discs, has been awarded ATEX approval for its rupture disc installation aid, Test-Tel™.

Test-Tel™ is designed to confirm correct disc installation, as well as ensuring the proper fitting of the industry’s leading ATEX-approved detection system, Flo-Tel™+.

Test-Tel™ is a low-cost portable tool that can eliminate the risk of poorly fitted rupture discs or wrongly wired detection.

With a range of test options, including disc status check, detection check and battery check, Test-Tel™ is a first in the rupture disc industry.

Test-Tel™ was developed by Elfab to meet its customers’ everdemanding needs and is a welcome product in an industry where safety is the foremost

concern. Having now gained ATEX zone 0 and intrinsically safe approvals, the product is safe to use in even the most explosive of operating conditions.

Simple to use, Test-Tel™ is proving advantageous at the rupture disc installation stage, ensuring a right-first-time approach which saves customers time and the cost of refitting. For maintenance managers, Test-Tel™ ensures accurate burst control and continuous device function, allowing for foolproof noninvasive checking of alarms.

Linda Brewer

Elfab Limited Alder Road, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8SD, UK T: 0191 293 1234 F: 0191 293 1200 E: sales@elfab.com www.elfab.com

Reader Reply Number: 345

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ATEX

ATEX/DSEAR Comprehensive Explosion Science Course (2 Days) Theory • Prevention • Protection • Regulations Dates for 2010 – March 2nd & 3rd • June 1st & 2nd • September 14th & 15th • December 7th & 8th "A unique training course for obtaining a full understanding into the phenomenon of explosions, what effects and consequences can be expected, how to become compliant with the regulations in force whilst delivering a sound basis of safety to protect personnel and equipment as far as reasonably practicable"

The training will benefit those who are responsible for industrial premises that fall under the DSEAR(UK) / ATEX (EU) regulations, engineers who are responsible for designing new process plant and maintaining existing installations and OEM's who are required to design equipment and process according to the ATEX directive.

Cost: £725 GBP (Excl VAT) per delegate, includes lunches,

refreshments and course material.

To download more details and a booking form visit our website www.gexcon.co.uk or contact us at dave.price@gexcon.co.uk or tel +44 (0) 1695 726565.

T: +44 (0) 1695 726565 E: dave.price@gexcon.co.uk www.gexcon.co.uk Reader Reply Number: 347

Siemens improves drives technology offer with partner network Siemens Drives Technology (DT) has linked up with a number of industry suppliers and distributors in a drive train partnership that will directly benefit end users.

The aim of the partnership is to promote Siemens capability and to deliver products and systems faster to customers.

Siemens drive train products, which include variable speed drives, induction motors, geared motors and gearboxes, are being offered through well established

high quality partner companies.

The selected partners are Brammer, Hayley, Fraser & Macdonald, Southern & Redfern, Dorlec, Anstee Ware, CPM and MR Engineering.

Siemens has also significantly increased its service offer, and is now providing a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week call out service for all of its motors. UK stock profiles have also been increased and widened to meet the additional expected demand created by the partners. Siemens

is now able to supply a wide range of eff1 industrial motors up to 200 kW direct from stock located at its Bradford site.

Additionally, the new Siemens partners are able to supply Siemens motors up to 90kW from stock, along with other services offered to customers such as motor and drive installations, and manufacturer warranted motor repair facilities.

Paul Dudley, Siemens Channel Manager (Drives Technology), said: “This new

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partnership enables Siemens to deliver its DT products and services through a strong national and regional parts network to its large and varied customer base.

Siemens customers will see an immediate and long-term benefit from this move.”

More details on the DT partnership are available from Siemens on 01274 657700.

T: +44 (0) 1274 657700 www.siemens.co.uk Reader Reply Number: 390

CORROSION MONITORING

Metal Samples supplies a complete range of

Corrosion Monitoring Systems For the past 30 years Metal Samples has been a leading supplier of corrosion monitoring systems for companies around the world. They provide corrosion test coupons, holders, insertion systems, and test racks.

Their full line of corrosion monitoring probes include Electrical Resistance (ER), Linear Polarization Resistance (LPR), erosion, hydrogen, biological, and custom-made probes. Corrosion monitoring instruments include portable meters, transmitters, and data loggers. Two-inch access fittings are available for high-pressure/temperature systems to insert and retrieve probes, chemical injection systems, quills, and nozzles.

New products recently introduced by Metal Samples include a satellite-based remote telemetry system (that allows you to install your equipment anywhere in the

world and monitor your corrosion rates via the Internet), a wireless radio option for transmitters used in plant or over short distances (eliminating the need for costly cable and conduit), and a new color touchscreen instrument that provides local display of data received from corrosion transmitters and offers an integrated web-server feature.

Additionally, Metal Samples offers a full range of manufacturing and laser cladding services.

Metal Samples T: (256) 358-4202 E: msc@alspi.com www.metalsamples.com Reader Reply Number: 348

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TOOLS

For Professionals by Professionals Stahlwille have been supplying quality tools and bespoke Tool Kits to customers across the world and across all industry sectors for many years. From initial build requirements through maintenance & repair operations Stahlwille are capable of satisfying the needs of both Light and Heavy Engineering.

Stahlwille and VBW ranges cover Hand Tools, Tool Storage, Torque Wrenches and Torque Calibration Equipment. In addition we offer specialist bespoke Tool kitting services which extend to include a “one-stop shop” solution if required; this means we will procure complimentary tools and equipment from other manufacturers for re-sale onto you, thus reducing the number of vendors you have to liaise with.

Our own ranges are “Forged & Finished” in our own Factories, Laboratories and Foundries in Germany ~ which means we retain and control the quality throughout. We manufacture to much tighter tolerances than the standards require which makes our tools more accurate and a better fit on the work piece.

Stahlwille ~ For Professionals

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By P STAHLWILLE design and manufacture premium quality hand tools, tool storage, torque wrenches and calibration equipment in Germany to the highest possible standards.

STAHLWILLE quality provides you with the certainty that you are in possession of the best tool for the application.

A tool which is of a higher tolerance, stronger, more durable and as a result more economical.

Paul Elliott T: 01276 24080 www.stahlwille.co.uk Reader Reply Number: 349

STAHLWILLE service all sectors where professionals work with hand tools.

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