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SuurmondPump DistributionSee them on page .......................... 4
Watkins HireHeatingSee them on page .......................... 7
UNISIGDeephole DrillingSee them on pages ...............14-15
Mistras GroupOil, Gas & OffshoreSee them on page .......................... 3
4-5 Concrete Update 6 Leak Detection Update 10-11 Pumps, Valves & Flow Control Update 13 Print & Packaging Update 14-15 Deephole Drilling Update 16 Building Products & Services Update 18 Water, Energy & Power Update 20 Industrial Update 22 Handling, Storage & Logistics Update
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Recycling Update
Revolutionising battery recycling
Aurelius have developed an innovative new battery recycling technology with Cambridge University. When the first industrial prototype plant is commissioned in
a few months’ time the new process promises to change the way batteries are recycled in the market. In the meantime Aurelius are already putting value back into battery recycling, by offering a much better deal for scrap lead-acid batteries than the market does generally. They are actively building relationships with industrial battery manufacturers, distributors, end users, in fact everyone who generates scrap lead acid batteries. Miles Freeman, Chief Executive of Aurelius Environmental (pictured right), spoke to Industry Update.
Industry Update – Miles, when did you join Aurelius and what were you doing before that?I’ve been with Aurelius Environmental since November 2015. Before that I worked for Ecobat Technologies, the world’s largest producer of lead.
INU – When was Aurelius Environmental formed and who else is involved?It was formed in July 2014 but didn’t start trading until April 2015. Since taking over the mantle in November 2015, I work closely with our Director of Operations, Mr Johdie Harris, and Dr Athan Fox, who is my Technology Director based at Cambridge University. Also involved in the business is the Technology and Research team from Cambridge University.
INU – Where are you based?Our permitted installation and production facility is based in Dudley in the West Midlands, and our technical development team is based in Cambridge within the Materials Science Department at the University.
INU – Can you talk us through your strategy?Our initial strategy is to focus on the acquisition of scrap lead-acid batteries and their processing, and in parallel to develop the new technology. In the meantime companies can start to be a part of the new revolution in battery recycling and get more value from their old batteries by dealing with us, as we are now in a position to penetrate the market effectively.
INU – Who do you currently do business with?At present, we deal with some well-known battery distributors and scrap merchants. We are now also talking to some of the larger battery manufacturers and distributors. We aim to deliver sustainable and value-added services to our clients and the market for many years to come.
INU – What are the benefits of talking to you?Our current business model is fairly standard battery recycling. The bulk of recycled batteries go to waste management companies or scrap metal merchants, who pay poor market prices as they end up selling to our company, and the original seller of the scrap batteries lose out. We would rather the originators of scrap batteries come to us, quite simply because we will give them a better deal wrapped in a legally compliant efficient service package. Any business that generates any quantity of lead-acid batteries from any application can deal with us and we will facilitate their needs and maximise value to them.
INU – Warehouse and logistics industry, people use a lot of different equipment besides forklifts, and much of it runs on batteries. Can you identify the different kinds of equipment whose batteries you want to acquire?Pretty much any company of any size will produce lead-acid battery waste at some time in various quantities. Typically in the warehouse and logistics industry, lead-acid battery scrap will be generated from electric pallet trucks, forklifts/stackers, mobile lifting booms, and additionally from company lorries, vans, cars.
Then of course there is also a large automotive battery market through automotive parts distributors and retailers, service centres, original equipment manufacturers, car/van/HGV dealers and a large standby power market through electrical contractors and facilities management from back-up battery systems installation and services.
INU – What kind of prices can you offer for spent batteries? What kinds of quantities are you looking for?Well I guess telling you a price right now would be a little pointless as we track the commodity price of lead but for example in March we were paying an average price of over £760 per tonne – this is because we process the materials and not just pass it on to someone else, and clients get a great value irrespective of quantity – talking of quantity, I want as much as people have, but in total capacity terms we are looking to acquire some 25,000 tonnes per annum over the next 12 months.
INU – Who are your target customers?We’re not just aiming at the companies who put batteries on the market – it’s every company getting rid of scrap batteries – industrial companies, distribution hubs, fleet management people and so on. We want to be the first call for people wanting to get rid of scrap batteries. We can service any quantity anywhere.
INU – How are you set up to collect batteries from customers? Can you collect from anywhere in the UK?We can collect anywhere within the UK and we are set-up to deal with any customer needs for battery collections ranging from small battery quantities direct from retail outlets to large multi-tonnage removals from larger sites. I refer to our market services as the STAR service – it represents our key service ingredients of ‘Storage service,’ ‘Transportation,’ ‘Assortment and sorting of mixed batteries’ and the ‘Recycling service.’ We operate a legally compliant system, which really maximise efficiencies and drive down costs creating more value for our client.
INU – Can you tell us a bit more about the new process you are developing?The new process delivers cleaner, greener, more efficient processing of the lead from scrap batteries than present smelting (hot process) methods. The long term goal is to reduce the costs associated with battery manufacture, through this new process, which produces a nanomolecular ‘leady’-Lead Oxide battery paste ready for battery production. At the moment battery recycling produces lead metal only – our new nano-version of the active
Lead Oxide has been tested to make batteries last some 50% longer, and have 30+% more energy output.
INU – What impact will your new process have when it comes on stream?Our new process will be a significant disrupter in the market place. The plan is to build a 25,000 tonne production process in the UK and license the model across the world. This is a $14 billion dollar per year global market, in which this new technology can create several market advantages simultaneously.
INU – What environmental impact do you expect your new process will have when it comes on stream?These are just some of the advantages – Our technology has one tenth of the carbon footprint of the systems currently used to process scrap batteries, and due to its zero emissions, the capital cost of the plant is 15% of the capital cost of smelting. With a traditional smelter 14% of the cost base is the energy consumption whereas our process can export energy and sell it back to the National Grid.
INU – A lot of people in this industry have migrated to lithium ion battery technology. Have you missed the boat?Not at all! According to the experts, lead acid batteries aren’t expected to decline for at least another 30 years. You’re right, there is an emerging market for lithium ion, but in their present form they have a fundamental flaw: they cannot be easily recycled. Another drawback is that they, or their ancillary items such as chargers, are very expensive. So until companies involved manage to achieve economies of scale, there won’t be significant volume in the market and because they are expensive the idea of a second hand market for lithium ion batteries is redundant. On the plus side for lead-acid batteries, because they are heavy, they provide a good counterbalance in forklift trucks. We expect our new technology will give lead acid batteries a new market life, through the overall reduction in manufacturing cost combined with an uplift in performance.
We also offer Lithium-Ion battery recycling services, and are developing a new Li-Ion reprocessing technology to follow on from the lead battery technology.
INU – It all sounds very exciting. What’s your timescale for the new process to go live?The new process has a three-year commercialisation period. We plan to exhibit it when we have something to show people. But before that, as I said earlier, we want to help people who are generating scrap batteries to unlock their value and get a better deal from their recycling by dealing with us direct. So if you’re reading this, get in touch and let’s have a conversation.
T +44 (0)121 369 9960www.AEL.global
Aurelius Environmental is a name we’ll be hearing a lot about in the next few years, according to Chief Executive, Miles Freeman. Named after Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor who believed in giving back to the people, Aurelius Environmental are buyers and processors of end-of-life (scrap) lead acid batteries with a commitment to improving the recycling process
Industry Update is sponsored by Fisher Leak Systems – see them on page 6 3
Finding severe corrosion on process pipe work within the trunnion area...Advanced NDT, Corrosion Monitoring
During an inspection programme carrying out corrosion inspection on trunnions supporting process
pipe work, the Mistras inspection team encountered a trunnion which displayed evidence of severe corrosion on the process pipe work within the trunnion area. Due to the severity of this corrosion and the nature of the pipe work under inspection this discovery warranted immediate reporting to the platform Inspection engineer.
The inspection engineer questioned the accuracy of the discovery and needed to cross check the Mistras findings with another method. Further visual inspection was then conducted on the trunnion by using a video scope inserted
into the trunnion via a small access hole, this allowed good access for the video probe to record the actual condition of the pipe work within the trunnion. The video scope inspection confirmed that the pipework was indeed suffering from serious corrosion at the location identified by the Mistras technicians.
The need for the inspection engineer to confirm the Mistras finding was born out due to the relative newness of the pipework and trunnion which was less than eighteen months old. The rate of corrosion at this location and the surprise to the inspection engineer will now require further investigation to uncover the reasons behind this premature rate of corrosion on this specific location.
The inspection of pipe work trunnions within the oil & gas, petrochemical and similarly associated industries has for many years been extremely difficult to achieve due to geometric
and access issues limiting the inspection method to the use of mainly radiography. With radiography requiring the use of ionising radiation, safe barrier distances and all associated safety implications and planning, an alternative method has been sought that negated the use of dangerous substances and does not limit any close by work scopes or personnel performing their duties.
Mistras solution to this inspection requirement
is the use of proprietary technology allowing the efficient scanning of the trunnion area by using an ultrasonic based method that provides a guided wave scan covering the trunnion footprint. Depending on the size of the trunnion it’s possible to obtain a full trunnion scan in one scan. Larger trunnions will require scans from multiple sides to give full coverage but in average it’s possible to fully inspect a trunnion within 30 minutes depending on the size of the trunnion and severity of the corrosion.
Advantages of the Mistras method: t Fast screening – typically 30 minutes per trunnion/location
t Minimal personnel – usually 1-2 technicians depending on scope of work
t Minimal equipment – typically one UT set sized unit with probes and leads
t Easily deployable by rope access t A and C scan images on a typical colour pallet for easy defect identification, and categorisation
T +44 (0)1224 [email protected]
Oil, Gas & Offshore Update
Storage tank maintenanceFor owners of
above ground process storage tanks, including both atmospheric and pressurised storage systems such as bullets and spheres, tank inspection programmes are normally based around EEMUA 159 and/or API 653. According to both of these standards, the purpose of an inspection is to determine if tanks are safe for continued service in terms of their mechanical integrity. To help tank owners comply with ever-increasing stringent regulations, risk-based inspection (RBI) systems and advanced non-destructive testing (ANDT) methods can be used to assess the condition and mechanical integrity of an individual tank or a complete tank farm. This tank-specific RBI approach enables owners to focus their inspection on those assets that have the highest probability of potential problems.
The most effective approach to tank inspection blends the regulatory compliance to current codes & standards with Risk Based Inspection & Advanced Non Destructive Testing methods. The Tank Specific RBI approach allows owners to concentrate inspection on those assets that have the highest probability of potential problems. It also considers the consequences of such a failure. As a result, Out-of-Service inspection of tanks can be recommended that exhibit potential problems, while continuing to operate assets that are in good condition.
The continued operation of healthy tanks, along with large reductions in budget spent on preparing tanks for traditional internal inspections (including cleaning, degassing and waste disposal) provides tank owners with better profitability and improved operational effectiveness.
T +44 (0)1954 231612 www.mistrasgroup.co.uk
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Engineered solutions Industry Update is incredibly proud to present
Suurmond as its selected Pump Distribution Company of the Month.
The Suurmond Group was first established back in 1974 and has built an unrivalled reputation for designing, manufacturing and delivering sustainable and custom made solutions for the processing industry. From its headquarters based in the Netherlands, the team has developed a quality portfolio of products which help customers improve production efficiency.
In 2004, previous owner, Otto Van Der Kolk, wanted to distribute their innovative pumps to the UK market, and therefore set up a new base in Evesham, Worcester. It also has sales offices in Belgium and France and employs 27 people across Europe.
In 2011, Otto retired and the business was taken over by two senior managers (Ferdie de Jonge & Wim van der Kolk) who wanted to change the focus of the business. Due to their years of experience and unrivalled knowledge in the industry, the pair aimed to do more
than just distribute pumps, and decided to diversify to become an engineering solutions business. This means the company now offer the complete package. They are able to look at the whole process and design a complete solution providing additional parts such as Flow and Pressure Measurement devices, Vessels and Frames.
These top class products and solutions are not the only reason Suurmond has such long standing, loyal clients – their customer service is also second to none with the team going above and beyond to meet expectations. Director Laurence Fletcher told us more:
“In a world where sustainability is a constant and important issue, Suurmond has, with its products and competencies, an ideal position to help customers to improve their production efficiencies,” he said. “Sustainability is not only shown in the physical products Suurmond supplies, but also in the cooperation and relationship with customers and suppliers.
“By developing an interactive approach with our customers, Suurmond aims to have long term relationships with clients. We are supported by a network of highly qualified suppliers, and are therefore in the best position to serve customers at a continuous high level.”
Developed for clients in the (Petro) Chemical, Polymer, Extrusion, Food and Pharmaceutical industries, Suurmond’s renowned portfolio consists of a superior range of Gear Pumps, Turbine Pumps, Filter Systems, Screen Changers, Control Systems, Units and many more.
They are the distributor for two major suppliers – Maag Pumps, a global leading manufacturer of gear pumps, pelletizing and filtration systems, and GATHER Industrie GmbH – an expert in the supply of tube/hose quick-disconnect couplings and process dosing pumps.
A new addition to the range is the suurDOS® dosing units which are custom built for a wide range of applications in the processing industry. Suurmond supplies these units for both lab scale and for pilot plant as well as for small scale production. The use of a controlled gear pump combined with a coriolis flow meter results in a highly precise dosing process. suurDOS® systems are ideal for the development and production of high quality polymers and chemicals.
“Our products are never just off the shelf,” explained Laurence. “We always ensure they are customised to fulfil the customers’ exact requirements. At Suurmond, we strive to provide engineered solutions for complex applications and aim to continue to grow our value added service in order to provide the full package to our clients.”
For more information, contact Suurmond on:T +44 (0)1386 [email protected]
Pump Distribution Company of the Month
Concrete Update
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Progress through performance
Stationed primarily in London but with manufacturing facilities and sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and
China, Low and Bonar is a specialised supplier of fibres, industrial/coated fabrics, composite materials and yarns. Developed meticulously utilising the very best state-of-the-art technologies, these high performance products were created with purpose to enhance work and leisure environments in various ways.
Suitable primarily for building & industrial, civil engineering, coated technical textile, interior and transportation applications, the contemporary solutions enable businesses across the globe to save water, generate cleaner air, encourage higher crop production and contribute to the establishment of an overall more comfortable living space.
Developing, manufacturing and distributing construction fibres is the company’s main activity, and as it places a focus on additives for concrete that can vastly improve the durability of the material, its customer base predominantly consists of ready
mixed concrete producers, engineers and contractors. The beneficial micro and macro fibres have been employed in thousands of sites as a result and have been frequently incorporated onto (for example) concrete floors, pattern imprinted concrete, precast concrete products and tunnelling.
Having traded for more than 100 years, Low and Bonar has established itself a reputation for construction fibre excellency in over 90 different countries. It is recognised for its ability to provide both standard and custom-made fibres that have been engineered with precision to ensure absolute suitability for end-use. They are readily available in measured quantities and can be offered in a range of formats (in paper degradable bags, plastic bags, jumbo sacks or bulk boxes).
It seems that, despite its longevity in the market, little has impacted the company’s progression over the decades. In fact, Low and Bonar’s Manager of Technical Sales, Mark Mitchell, was adamant that performance has been consistent and that the sales performance this year has been excellent.
“The construction fibre side of the company has been particularly strong and has increased significantly in line with expectations mainly driven by specification sales. Going forward we have plans in place to continually develop better products and find new application areas as this will enable us to generate growth globally. Our focus will also be on the launch of our latest product, Durus EasyFinish, which will be launched during the last quarter of 2017.”
The evidence that macro synthetic fibres is a better alternative to steel mesh for concrete reinforcement is substantial, yet there have been reports that these particular mixes are limited in their usage. Products with low sand content left builders with no choice but to install steel mesh in industrial floors, residential
floor labs and precast walls, but Low and Bonar felt it important to amend this issue by developing a new solution: the soon to be released Durus EasyFinish.
Perfect for demanding applications, this specific fibre can facilitate an exceptional finish for even the most challenging of concrete mixes. This recently conceptualised Adfil macro synthetic fibre innovation optimises the process and comes with a whole host of operational advantages, its main ones being a smoother appearance, improved construction safety, outstanding post-crack control and a noticeable reduction in construction time.
Durus EasyFinish is a highly anticipated product because it has been considered a most effective solution that has the competency to revolutionise concrete reinforcement in mixes with lower quantities of sand. As well as its proven performance and ability to replace steel mesh reinforcement with synthetic fibres, the component is cost-competitive and incredibly easy and fast to install.
Interestingly, all of the Durus macro synthetic fibres are chemically inert and have been verified
by the EN ISO 13438 aging test, which proves 100 years of durability and functionality under normal conditions. Further reviews have been conducted to ensure the results are high in terms of the finish, and performance has been upheld during testing in different applications and flooring concrete mix designs. This is largely due to the geometry of the product; polymer configuration and measurements are tailored as appropriate to ensure the fibre remains in position during the necessary hardening process.
It is even possible to create a slip resistant finish with Durus EasyFinish – all you have to do is use a ‘roller bug’ roller during application, as this roughens the surface whilst simultaneously pushing the fibres deep down into the concrete.It is also recommended that individuals manually float the surface before power floating, because the employment of this tool makes for an even slicker finish.
Whether using Durus EasyFinish or a similar fibre, with Low and Bonar you can guarantee that all of your building projects can be completed with a greater sense of efficiency and environmental awareness. The economic, social and conservational benefits will soon become apparent to you, so please get in touch with the group today to find out more.
T 01482 863777www.lowandbonar.com
Concrete Update
Processing of Adfil reinforced concrete
Adfil micro synthetic fibre Crackstop
Adfil macro synthetic fibre Durus
Adfil reinforced concrete @ Sea Defence Wall Blackpool
Adfil micro synthetic fibre Ignis
Adfil reinforced concrete floor
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Cutting edge leak detection technologyLocated in Aston in Birmingham, Fisher
Leak Systems Ltd (FLS) is a specialised manufacturer of leak detection equipment
and special purpose machinery. Placed at the heart of British manufacturing, the company boasts a deep-rooted knowledge of this niche and can competently perform within this demanding field of engineering.
FLS employs a team of highly qualified and experienced professionals who are well positioned to handle the complexities involved with leak testing. The dedicated designers and manufacturers supply leak test systems, special purpose machines, standard test systems, jigs & fixtures, sheet metal work and lifts & lift components. Their services extend to the delivery of water jet cutting, laser cutting, seal manufacture & calibration, component testing & training, bespoke fabrication and full turnkey automation.
This comprehensive offering includes everything you would expect from such a focused company – with the provision of a complete package customers can rest assured that all important aspects will be considered (from the concept and commission to budget & time management and quality maintenance). The whole process is conducted in line with individual requirements, which in turn ensures long-lasting working relationships are established during projects.
Many clients appreciate the level of care and attention to detail that is provided by FLS and this customer-oriented approach has enabled the organisation to build itself a large and all-encompassing customer base. The group are proud to supply to businesses within the automotive, industrial, medical and packaging markets (to name a few core examples), and do so successfully with their impressively structured air decay and underwater leak testing systems.
FLS strives to advise and assist where required, delivering cutting edge leak detection technology to those in need after making suitable suggestions based on leakage rates and leak limitation. Recommendations are made based on the application in hand, and individuals who are unsure can be confident that a company representative will talk through the various specifications of standard leak testing systems and purpose-built machinery before any final decisions are made. With their large array of solutions, which encompass different sizes
and configurations, the right product can be sourced for the job presented.
The leak detection firm forms part of the larger Fisher Leak Group, which comprises four singular enterprises. As well as FLS, there is Fisher Leak Engineering, a
jig/fixture design & manufacturing toolmaker company, Propbrook Ltd, an elevator specialist, and Leaksys Ltd, a Manufacturer of portable leak detection units.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you would like to find out more.
T +44 (0)1213 [email protected]
Leak Detection Update
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Rack-based cooling with cooling capacity of up to 32Stulz UK launches the CyberRack, a new chilled water rear heat
exchanger, with cooling capacity from 19 to 32kW across the range. Its adapter frame ensures the system fits most 19” server cabinets.
Stulz is expanding its product portfolio for rack-based cooling systems with the CyberRack Active Rear Door. The heat exchanger door replaces the back panel of the rack, and its compact design enables the cooling of all server cabinets, including high-density systems, directly inside the data centre. The space in the rack remains fully available for IT equipment.
As the depth of the rack increases by less than 300mm, the door can also be retrofitted in existing installations – no repositioning of server racks is needed. Two versions of this product are
available, with a cooling capacity of 19 or 32kW. Up to five EC fans ensure an optimum airflow. Thanks to its individual adapter frame, the CyberRack can be installed in all commonly available 19” cabinets. The frame models are available in heights of 42U and 48U, and widths of 600mm and 800mm.
The cooling capacity of the CyberRack is automatically adapted to the heat load of the servers. This is achieved either directly through continuous analysis of the measured temperatures, or indirectly via differential pressure control. In this instance, the speed of the CyberRack fans is adjusted in line with the airflow of the servers’ own fans.
By mounting the heat exchanger door directly on the rack, the transfer of heat takes place inside the server cabinet – isolated
from the ambient environment. This allows a considerably higher temperature on the air and chilled water side than in other room cooling systems, where the heat is first emitted into the room and then cooled. Most of the cooling can be delivered by means of Free Cooling. Combined with a chiller such as the Stulz CyberCool 2, compressor cooling is only required to cover the peaks.
In addition to its use as a standalone solution, the CyberRack can also be used as an add-on for precision air conditioning systems with raised floor.
ContactT 01372 749666www.stulz.co.uk/en
Clivet launches free-cooling SPINchiller3The reliability and payback of multi-scroll liquid
chillers is now available in a free-cooling version for applications that require chilled water even in wintertime.
SPINchiller3 Free-cooling are high efficiency air-cooled liquid chillers for outdoor installation (cooling capacity from 260kW to 675kW) for applications that require cooling even in wintertime, such as:
t Data centres and server rooms to dissipate the heat produced by processors
t Telecommunications to dissipate the heat produced by electric and electronic devices
t Industrial processes to cool process liquids t Shopping centres to dissipate the heat produced by people
In these situations cooling load is a major expense, therefore being able to use the low outdoor temperature to generate part of the cooling capacity free of charge, SPINchiller3 FC, enables notable annual energy consumption savings, up to 40% in harsh climates.
Multi-scroll compressor technology provides seasonal energy efficiency equal to that of chillers with inverter compressors (ESEER 4.5) with a much lower initial investment and payback period of typically less than three years.
The Excellence version of SPINchiller3 FC satisfies prerequisites 2 and 3 of the Energy and Atmosphere section and meets Credit 4 Parameters (Enhanced Refrigerant Management), helping to obtain LEED Certification for buildings.
SPINchiller3 FC is functionally tested in the factory and all necessary installation components are integrated, reducing the installer’s work to the electrical & hydraulic connections.
T 01489 572238
Major hospital acts to ensure continuity of heating in the event of boiler system failureA major UK hospital has implemented an
emergency contingency plan to ensure continuity of heating and hot water to wards, operating theatres and offices in the event of failure of its primary boiler system.
The FM company responsible for building services on the large site has contracted Watkins Hire to provide a high efficiency standby boiler system to replace the main boiler in the event of failure, under the hire specialist’s Temperature Control Emergency Planning Services (TCEPS) scheme.
TCEPS provides total assurance for end users
who rely on critical plant to maintain business continuity.
It covers the provision of standby plant to generate steam, hot water, heating, cooling or dehumidification for vital temperature control.
There are three levels of cover, Gold, Silver and Bronze, enabling building owners to match the level of support with the criticality of the application and their budget.
Each TCEPS plan has a unique reference number, which the end user or responsible FM company quotes at the time of any emergency call, ensuring a timely response and minimising downtime.
For more details on these plans, call: 0800 999 6365 or email: [email protected] or visit: www.watkinshire.co.uk/tceps
Heating & Cooling Update
Pressure sensors
Ultra-low differential pressure sensors in HVAC applications – is both high sensitivity and reliability possible?
First Sensor is one of the world’s leading suppliers in the field of sensor systems. Our
company develops and manufactures both standardised and tailor-made sensor solutions for the detection of light, radiation, pressure, flow, level and acceleration for applications in the Industrial, Medical and Mobility growth markets. The company produces in-house and along the value-added chain from component to system level.
In HVAC systems, pressure sensors are a central element to monitor volumetric flow rates and pressures in lines and rooms. Our flow-based LMI differential pressure sensor enables superior sensitivity for the measurement of ultra-low pressures from 25 Pa with high resolution, offset stability and high immunity to dust contamination.
T +49 89 800 830 [email protected]@first-sensor.com
Swegon aiming Hire and HigherIt was back in 2013 that Swedish-owned company Swegon took over cooling hire specialist Chillers4Hire as part of its acquisition of the Coolmation Group.
Four years later, having recognised the opportunity in the HVAC hire market, Swegon has continued to invest heavily in its sales force and fleet of hire equipment. This investment, along with 30 years of hire market experience has led to a loyal, enviable client base, increased repeat orders and booming new business. Clients include those in the automotive, construction, events and film industries, as well as facilities management, healthcare, and the NHS.
Demonstrating its continued success and investment in the hire sector, Swegon opened a new hire centre this year in Coalville, near Leicester. If that wasn’t enough, they have also recently added a new range of energy-efficient electric, diesel, and bio-fuel heaters to their ever expanding product range.
Find out more today by visiting: www.swegon.co.uk/hire
Stephen Busette, Head of Hire at Swegon, with Swegon’s new hire fleet of electric and diesel heaters
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Auto ID expert
Since its creation at the end of 2012, Sensor Centre’s reputation has quickly grown as a sensor
specialist but that’s not all: Sensor Centre is also an automatic identification expert and was awarded the coveted Datalogic three star gold partner award last year.
Sensor Centre stocks and supports the full range of Datalogic fixed position and hand held barcode readers. Sensor Centre is the sole UK partner of Italian sensor manufacturer MD Micro Detectors and stocks its extensive range of inductive, capacitive, photoelectric, ultrasonic, and area sensors as well as safety light curtains.
Finally, but no less importantly, Sensor Centre is the sole UK partner for German colour and measurement sensor manufacturer, Sensor Instruments.
T 0844 335 [email protected]
Tempmaster PRO laboratory standard, precision digital thermometer/logger for Pt100 sensors
The Tempmaster PRO from Labfacility provides very high precision temperature measurement with
Pt100 sensors. Data can be displayed in oC, oF, K or Ω as required; nine front panel push keys, the only user controls, are used in conjunction with the large, clear display screen.
There are two input ports for 3 or 4 wire Pt100 sensors; the instrument automatically recognises 3 or 4 wire configurations. Both inputs can be scanned and values logged according to parameters set up by the user in the PC software. A real-time clock and on-board memory are incorporated. A flash drive USB port is provided to allow data to be stored and/or exported. Firmware which is supplied with the Tempmaster PRO allows remote control, measure and logging. Serial interface with the PC is via a USB connection.
T 0208 892 9255
Sensors & Transducers UpdateThe SERIES SAH SMART Air Hood™ Balancing InstrumentThe SERIES SAH SMART Air Hood™
Balancing Instrument is the most accurate and easy to operate air flow hood on the market. By using the included hood stand and wireless communications to the handheld, a single operator can balance a branch in less time than traditional balancing teams.
Besides being lighter than most traditional capture hoods, the ergonomic design makes
the Series SAH easy to manoeuvre, with less physical stress.
The rugged polypropylene based hood features Quad Flow Design Technology for controlling air flow and minimising back pressure, which yields superior measurement accuracy. The Wi-Fi direct communication gives reliable communication with a distance of up to 180m between the hood and the handheld
test instrument.
The SMART Air Hood™ Balancing Instrument includes the PredictAir™ Application Software which reduces the number of steps in the air flow balancing process using Predictive Balancing’s Express Balance mode.
T 01494 461707www.dwyer-inst.co.uk
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New panel mount power supplies with UPS DC voltage for security systems & access controlLuso announces availability of Delta
Electronics’ new family of AC/DC panel mount power supplies with integrated uninterruptible power supply (UPS) DC voltage, particularly suitable for security applications such as CCTV, alarm systems, access control and automatic doors where operation is usually required at all times.
The Delta PMU-155W, part of the PMU series, is designed to operate with an external 12Vdc or 24Vdc SLA sealed lead acid battery. The integrated UPS DC voltage provides battery management for charging & has built-in monitoring signals for AC OK, DC OK & a Battery Low status alert. The power supply utilises MOSFET to switch to battery operation with zero switch-over time in the event of failure or
disruption of the input AC power source.
The first two models in the PMU series are rated at 13.8V/9.5A (PMU-13V155WCCA) and 27.6V/4A (PMU-27V155WCCA) with adjustable charging current from 0.5A to 1.5A. The convection-cooled power supply has a wide
operating temperature range from -20˚C to +70˚C. For extra protection, the series features protection against reverse polarity for battery connection to prevent accidental damage to the power supply. The PMU series of products are also available in L Frame platform for different application needs.
The PMU series meets major international safety approvals according to IEC/EN/UL 60950-1 & CCC to GB4943.1, certified to EMI Class B to EN 55022, EN 55032 & GB 9254.1. There is protection against overvoltage, overcurrent, over temperature & short circuit.
T +44 (0)207 588 [email protected]
“On your desk in five days”PCB Piezotronics, a world leader in vibration, acoustic, pressure,
force and torque sensors, offers its most popular products “On Your Desk in Five Days”.
PCB Piezotronics Ltd said, “The company prides itself on being able to deliver products quickly in the UK and Ireland and we believe this to be our customers’ number one priority so we are ensuring that the widest possible range of products can be delivered from stock and on the customer’s desk within five days.”
Products available “On Your Desk in Five Days” include single, triaxial, MEMS and industrial accelerometers, Microphones, ICP® dynamic force and pressure sensors, signal conditioners and cables.
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Tried and tested oxygen sensor exceeds expectationsMEMBRAPOR released their O2/M-100 oxygen sensor in 2011. After 6
years this O2 sensor has successfully established itself in the market.
The expected operation life and signal stability have exceeded all expectations. This high quality sensor is extremely durable and performs day in and day out, over a period of three years a signal drift of less than 4% is observed.
The sensor has no consumable parts and is based on MEMBRAPOR’s true 3-electrode technology. Although this electrochemical sensor needs a bias voltage, it is ready to be used within 2 minutes after a power cut off and it will respond fast.
The O2/M-100 is best in class performance for fast response time of t90 < 10 sec, low zero current (offset) of only ≤ 0.1% vol. O2 and high resolution of ≤ 0.05% vol. O2.
To measure trace concentration of oxygen a second type of sensor is available. The O2/M-1 monitors O2 in the range of 0-1% with a resolution ≤ 50ppm. Although it is highly sensitive, the sensor will not be damaged when exposed to ambient air. It is highly stable and exhibits a life time of several years, like the O2/M-100.
StrainSense has been a trusted and reliable supplier of specialist sensors
and instrumentation products mainly for the research, development and testing departments of industry.
We supply quality sensors for vibration, acceleration, shock, strain, pressure, weight, position, force, fluid properties, instrumentation, tilt/inclination and torque.
We also supply the latest data acquisition equipment enabling you to satisfy all your sensor requirements in one place. We have
a wealth of experience in the automotive, crash test, flight test & military, aerospace, space & satellite, subsea, rail, general test & measurement and education markets and we supply both off the shelf and bespoke products.
The highly experienced applications engineers offer expert advice on sensor design and selection to ensure that customers are given a reliable solution to their measuring system requirements.
The company enjoys a reputation for the
supply of quality products to the ISO 9001 standard and is highly regarded for its product range of electromechanical devices.
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Kontroltek: Industrial Electronic Repair and Supply, has relocated its head office
in Bridgend to a 24,000ft2 workshop. This significant expansion will allow the company to accommodate rapid growth, and increase its ability to leverage talent from the next generation of electronics engineers. The new space triples the company’s workshop footprint.
“Our recent relocation is extremely exciting,” says Andrew Follant, managing director.
“Kontroltek are now the only Industrial Electronic Repair specialists with a head office in South Wales; coupled with our West Midlands Branch, we can continue to expand
our ability to service both present and future markets.”
Kontroltek specialises in repairing industrial electronic equipment from leading manufacturers, With over 25 years’ experience, and two UK branches, Kontroltek’s mission to provide cost effective solutions with the highest service standards is reported to place the company at the forefront of its industry.
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Turbine flow meters stainless steel flange mountNew from
OMEGA the FTB700-S Series turbine meters that have a unique system of precisely-machined helical rotors and high-quality jewel bearings. The rotor is the only moving part. Small magnets on the rotor hub are electronically detected by a solid-state hall-effect sensor outside the wetted area.
The turbine rotor uses journal-type sapphire and ruby bearings for minimum friction and maximum life. These bearings are ideal for long life in water and water based fluids and they have exceptional low-flow characteristics.
Since its inception in 1962, OMEGA has grown from manufacturing a single product line of thermocouples to an established global leader in the technical marketplace, offering more than 100,000 state-of-the-art products for measurement and control of temperature, humidity, pressure, strain, force, flow, level, pH, conductivity and automation. OMEGA also provides customers with a complete line of data acquisition, electric heating and custom engineered products.
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Advanced Valve Solutions (UK) Ltd announces HP & IP Workshop/SeminarAt its new training facility in Cheshire, AVS has
provided Valve Workshops that concentrate on concerns within the power industry, drawing on the expertise of its engineers as well attendees. Advanced Valve Solutions (UK) Ltd has been instrumental in the provision of reliable and robust valves into Power Stations across Europe. Its approach to business, it claims, is one of consultation and innovation. The solution offered is a custom ‘fit for purpose’ one that
ensured increased product/process life cycle and significant improvements in plant efficiency. In many cases the increased efficiency has saved many hundreds of thousands of pounds per year.
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Forklifts for the GrowersCelebrating
40 years of manufacturing, the Dutch forklift specialist Prins decided to open a UK company to improve the supply of their range of machines for the Horticultural, Growing and Farming industries in 2016.
Exactly 12 months into the first year of trading, Prins Forklifts UK Ltd based in Lympne has secured the Toyota manufactured Cesab product dealership. A much sought-after complete product range of warehouse and conventional forklift equipment manufactured by Toyota, the Cesab product offers a range of LPG, diesel and electric counterbalance machines up to 3.5T and the full warehouse range, along with a national dealership network to offer full UK service support.
While the Prins Tiger & Boxer machines continue to dominate
the semi rough terrain orchard and poly tunnel applications, the Cesab conventional forklift range is ideally suited to pack houses, CA stores, garden centres and glass house applications. The robust electric pallet truck range also seems to be on the increase with garden centres & nurseries especially those selling heavy compost & animal feeds. Companies with dock levellers are also benefitting. With a stock of brand new machines available for immediate delivery Prins can offer not only a very competitive price but also immediate delivery on common models, saving a 12-14 week wait.
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arken POP at Sign & Digital UKFounded
in 1948, arken P-O-P International is the UK’s most highly awarded retail display agency. arken’s graphic display products are all produced in the UK and include external and internal products such as poster frames, lightboxes, poster hanging systems, pavement signs, forecourt signs and literature dispensers, which can all be purchased through the company’s dedicated sales team. These can be customised to bespoke design, colour or size specifications, and are also available in standard sizes.
At this year’s Sign and Digital show, arken showcased its full range of graphic display products and also launched several new products which included:
t FABLITE – an eye-catching frameless fabric lightbox providing outstanding illumination, making it an ideal interior signage solution for retailers and brands seeking to deliver standout visual impact
in-store. t SUPERLITE – a freestanding 6-sheet exterior LED lightbox product featuring large format display for maximum visibility in large retail areas.
t MOVE-IT LOCKABLE – a front-opening signage solution designed for forecourt and front-of-store environments. Secure and moveable, it features an integral glazed panel within the display’s door mechanism, along with a concealed lock for improved aesthetics.
t PURELITE LED LIGHTBOXES – a range of ultra-thin edge-lit lightboxes, custom built in any size or colour.
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Following our successful attendance at 100% Optical
2017 with our South Korean colleagues, we continue to see an increasing demand for Tomato Glasses. We launched the Kids C range at the show, a recent OMDA Finalist for ‘Awards of Excellence’ in Australia. It is proving a popular choice with our young customers.
Our new catalogue is due towards the end of the year which will introduce the Junior C range, a new design for older children. We hope this will build upon the success of the younger children’s ranges and will continue to provide great fitting comfortable & highly adjustable frames as our young customers grow.
Our baby range had a new addition in February, a 39x14 frame to join our 35x13 and 37x13 frames. We see this as the most important age group to address and have been pleased to help many families though the initial, sometimes difficult stages of spectacle wearing when lifetime habits are formed.
As company MD and the mother of a child who has worn glasses from
a month old, I measure company success not purely in financial terms but equally in providing opticians and parents access to these comfortable adjustable and fun frames.
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New Smart Electric Valve Actuator from J+JNew from the European electric
actuator manufacturer J+J is the ‘S’ Type, the latest model in the hugely popular J3C range of plastic housed electric actuators, available from stock at J+J Automation UK’s Matlock works. The ‘S’ denotes their patent pending single multi-voltage capability with automatic voltage sensing, another first for the leaders in electric valve actuator innovations.
The hugely popular LED light that provides users with high visibility continuous
actuator functional status feedback is upgraded to multi-colour to add more at-a-glance feedback information. All J3C-S Type electric actuators are stocked as on-off, but can be
quickly and easily converted to failsafe or modulating using the user friendly plug and play
conversion kits.
All external electrical connection so simple, quick, easy and with minimal labour costs to install.
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Non-metallic WRAS approved mains stop valve
PLASSON, the industry leader in fittings and accessories for PE pipe, has added to its extensive
valve range with the first WRAS approved stop valve for 50mm (11/2”) and 63mm (2”) mains pipes manufactured from non-metallic materials.
The PLASSON 3703 has been developed in response to the changing regulatory environment and therefore demand from the utilities industry for lead free products. Manufactured from glass reinforced polyamide, the 3703 now provides an alternative solution to the traditionally used gunmetal and DZR stop valves currently still in daily use.
The 3703’s ball valve quarter turn action ensures a full bore design, minimising head loss. Rated to 16 bar, the full range of valves covers ¾” to 2” and is also available with a drain port option built in, allowing connection of pressure testing or sampling equipment.
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Specialised training facilityAdvanced Valve Solutions UK Ltd opens specialised Power Industry training facility in Crewe
Advanced Valve Solutions (AVS) was established in 1998 to
provide solutions to the Power Generation Industry when excessive wear, thermal cracking and stressing became a major problem – resulting in millions of pounds in lost revenue. AVS claims that it looks at the whole process and provides a tailored, bespoke product to reduce or eliminate failures and significantly extend the life expectancy of a power plant.
UK Director, Rik Barry, explained, “We don’t simply sell valves, we sell solutions, and we specialise in high pressure and high temperature applications, so the need for more thought before an offer is made is critical.
“The demands on power stations have changed radically over the last six years. They don’t run continuously anymore and they are required to start up and shut down as and when the demand dictates it. The reason for this is new generation technology such as wind power which can fulfil the requirements of the National Grid at certain times and reduce the need for base load stations that rarely shut down and start up.”
Its new training facility is centrally based and offers introductory subjects such as: Control Valves, Primary Isolation Valves, Butterfly Valves, Actuation, Flow Measurement and Control, Gas Valves and Material Technology (casting & forging). Some of the courses will be run as workshops with the opportunity for ‘hands on’ learning. Additionally, industry specialists (guests) will offer a unique insight into the role that innovation has played to reduce revenue loss.
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Automated Packaging UpdateSoftware & IT Update Position Switches
The Schmersal Group has launched a new generation of position switches. The new PS product range offers
varied applications, as all the position switches can be used both as complete devices and as modular units.
Type 1 position switches in line with ISO 14119 are for the position detection and monitoring of moving parts on machinery and plants as well as for lateral or pivotable protection equipment. The new range is suitable for a wide range of applications across all individual disciplines of machine and plant engineering – both for automation and safety applications and for lift engineering. The protection types IP66 or IP67 create the prerequisites for using the position switch in unfavourable environmental conditions.
The modular design of the PS range with consistent components across all models is said to reduce the number of variants, reduce storage costs and increase availability. All the position switches in the PS116, PS2xx and PS3xx ranges available within the modular system can be chosen both as complete switches with actuating element or as basic switches.
Depending on the application, the basic switches can be combined with the necessary actuating element, which can be selected from a range of possible versions. This achieves the greatest possible flexibility in application and at the same time reduces the number of different switches available.
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Charity to use software solution
Alcumus, the compliance and risk management software business, has announced that its
software solution, Alcumus Info Exchange, will be used by global development organisation Oxfam to manage its UK property portfolio.
Oxfam leases over 650 properties as part of its UK estate and was looking for a planning and reporting solution that would provide a single source of truth and management information on the whole UK portfolio.
By choosing Info Exchange, Oxfam will benefit from a fully integrated property management platform which is tailored and configured to meet the organisation’s exact requirements, including information such as leases, services charges, rent, and rates. The platform will deliver a centralised, real time view of compliance and maintenance across Oxfam’s entire property portfolio, streamline processes, and reduce risk.
Craig Ash, project manager at Oxfam, said, “This system means we will have a single source of management information to better manage our network of high street shops, making us more efficient and freeing up staff time, ultimately getting even more value from Oxfam’s limited funds.”
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Infigo and Tharstern integrationInfigo Software
and Tharstern have announced completion of an integration that will transform how clients manage their print or packaging workflow.
The integration between these two powerful solutions automates functions such as product mapping, job specification and submission, estimating, reporting, imposition, stock management, billing and shipping into a streamlined workflow.
The most exciting development enabled by the partnership is integrated live pricing through the new Tharstern API. This is a first which means that pricing can now be pulled automatically from the Tharstern MIS into Infigo Software’s Catfish platform, creating a single entry solution for product pricing, and resulting in real time, on-demand quotations for end users. This reduces manual tasks and also meets the demands of the always on digital customer.
Douglas Gibson, managing director, Infigo Software, commented, “In our experience, automation and user experience are the two most important factors for printers delivering an e-commerce solution to remain profitable. Our clients need solutions that reduce manual input, increase the opportunity to deliver 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on-demand services, and all with an easy-to-use online user interface. This is why we have focused our effort in recent years on developing partnerships with best in class suppliers to ensure we can deliver efficiencies, cost savings and end user engagement for clients.”
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Adelco announces new Digicure dryer
Adelco has announced the addition of the Digicure, a new value model, to its textile dryers range.
Mark Smith, Adelco sales director, comments, “The Digicure is a medium sized hot air textile dryer that is aimed at providing a new great value model with excellent curing ability for all textile ink systems.” He said that the new design follows from considerable research and development into curing systems for both digital and conventional textile inks.
Mark continues, “Adelco have always concentrated on high airflow and efficient exhaust systems as the best medium for curing Digital and Screen inks with minimum effect to fabrics. The popularity of our dryers for Kornit printing systems and conventional water based inks is a direct result of our reputation for supplying the most efficient dryers in both curing ability and low running costs. The Digicure provides such curing standards but at a more affordable price, particularly for the Kornit Breeze and Storm II printer models and for those wanting an efficient dryer for curing other water-based, discharge, and speciality textile inks.”
The Digicure will complement the company’s Ecotex Plus dryer range and the new high volume, small footprint Dual dryer that was shown for the first time at FESPA 2017 in Hamburg.
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The polythene packaging professionals
Although a contemporary company established in 2012, Wrap it has, courtesy of its esteemed workforce,
more than 35 years of collective industry experience and has, during this time, serviced the needs of many different clients. Working explicitly within the polythene packaging segment, the family-run business specialises in the provision and delivery of quality materials designed to keep goods safe and secure.
Based in Sywell in Northamptonshire, Wrap it boasts an ever-growing product portfolio comprising everything from pallet wrap (solid, hand & machine), polythene bags, pallet hoods, polythene sheets and heat guns to tree netting, wood wool, fire starters and grip sheets. The recognisable pallet stability solutions include GripControl, which is low cost, recyclable and waterproof, and the
increasingly popular Edge Protection product, which has been acknowledged for its robustness and reliability.
“Our aim is to provide high quality products with a
high quality service, helping people reduce their waste and improve their efficiency,” commented Lucy Chinnery of the Marketing Department at Wrap It Packaging Ltd. “As a result we supply an exceptional pallet wrap that reduces the amount of wrap used on a pallet – this reduces the amount of polythene going into the waste stream. We continually work together with our customers to supply the best products for them; we like to visit them and go through their needs and be hands-on with our support.”
This flexible and customer-oriented approach has attracted many organisations; Wrap it has worked with a large variety of people (namely major drinks manufacturers, transport & haulage companies and businesses operating in agriculture and horticulture). Even the most demanding and challenging of requirements can be dealt with by the team, who are well placed to provide suitable market-leading solutions for unique applications.
Partnering with Wrap it is advantageous not only because of this focus on forming strong working relationships but also because of the significant money saving opportunities available. Keeping operational size small minimises overheads, and this in turn means price cuts are passed onto customers, who can make the most of a superior product without having to deal with the expense typically associated with such components. Only the best materials are incorporated into the packaging solutions, and utilising the thinnest
films ensures the effect on the environment is kept to a minimum.
“We are constantly looking at new materials and strive to make sure that we always provide the best quality products in the market,” Lucy said in conclusion. “We plan to expand our business with the addition of being the UK sales operation for EPM films (a major manufacturer of stretch films based in Italy). In addition to this we always attend as many exhibitions as we can – we love to meet new people and see our existing customers there. We won an award from Four Oaks Trade Show in 2015 for the Best Professional Product for our Pallet Wrap.”
The packaging possibilities are endless with Wrap it, so get in touch with the team today to find out more about how they can help you. Whether you require a pallet wrap or pallet stability solution, you can rest assured that
you will source exactly what you need with this award-winning specialist. Any materials you choose will be delivered by postal air, next day or economical delivery.
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UNISIG handles the challenges of landing gear drillingAlta Precision is an industry-leading manufacturer of commercial
aircraft landing gear in Montreal, QC, Canada. When it recently expanded its production facility to introduce a new landing gear
product, it was an opportunity to invest in updated capabilities.
Alta was faced with sourcing equipment to handle the complexities of manufacturing landing gear struts for the aerospace industry. By nature, its components are highly stressed, complex, with thin walls in tough metals such as 300M alloy steel. They require a profiled deep hole to be drilled and machined down the centre.
At 9in (230mm) in diameter and over 7ft (2.1m) deep, this hole can only be performed on a dedicated deep hole drilling machine, not a conventional machining centre. In addition to having the capability to machine these bores to strict tolerances, Alta was seeking a solution that allowed ergonomic setup and operation, with the versatility and power to handle a variety of complex parts in different lengths, on the same machine.
Its landing gear struts offered an additional challenge, with an asymmetrical feature that both requires a swing of 54in (1,370 mm), and acts as an off-centre weight on a workpiece which is counter-rotated during the drilling process, essential for achieving the required straightness tolerances. All of these challenges exist in a single type of component that is essential to Alta’s business.
“In our industry, this is what’s known as a sole source contract. We’re the only supplier that makes this, so we have to deliver,” explains Alta president, Guillermo Alonso. “Our customer has no backup, so we have no room to fail. Having an unreliable machine that can’t perform isn’t an option.”
UNISIG created an ideal solution by optimising its proven B700 machine model to meet the specific demands of this application, while satisfying Alta’s requirements for a powerful, accurate, and efficient machine.
The standard B700 deep hole drilling machine uses counter-rotating part and tool for maximum accuracy, and is rated for solid drilling of holes up to 8in (200 mm) in diameter, and counterbored holes up to 12in (300 mm) in diameter, powered by automatically shifting headstocks. The tool headstock is rated at 124hp (94kw), while the work headstock has 90hp (67kw), allowing Alonso’s team to utilise the power needed to cut through their tough alloys with ease and reliability. High performance spindle drivers deliver this power while monitoring the spindle motor speed, to automatically adjust output characteristics, regulating speed control to extremely close tolerances, regardless of spindle loading.
The B700, like many UNISIG machines, is capable of performing the BTA deep hole drilling process, along with alternative methods such as counterboring and forming, which are used on Alta’s landing gear struts for hole profiling. The machine feed thrust is generated by 4in (100mm) diameter servo-driven ballscrews, preloaded for high rigidity and zero endplay, improving tool life, depth control, and surface finish across multiple processes, especially bottom forming. These features enable Alta’s workpieces to be machined to the highest tolerance standards possible, and confirming their place as an industry leader.
UNISIG’s solution for Alta Precision developed from this machine, with design updates to reach specific design and performance goals, most notably being the drop-bed design to accommodate the extreme swing of the strut workpieces. The drop is specifically engineered for the range of parts that Alta was anticipating, but does so without sacrificing machine ergonomics or having major foundation requirements. Workpiece spindle orientation and lock function simplifies part loading and unloading by starting and ending cycles in the most convenient orientation to the operator. Spindle orientation is also in effect on the tool side, ensuring the tool exits the workpiece at cycle end without risk of impacting the finish surface.
“UNISIG had the flexibility to listen to my needs, to take the time to understand, and to work with the design requirements,” says Alonso. “They really sat down and were active in the conversation, and brought the
confidence of the design to the table. The machine is working perfectly.”
The B700 drop bed machine allows operators to program part length through the CNC, which automatically positions the workpiece headstock relative to the pressure head. Operators can set up and run parts quickly and easily, no matter what variations come their way. Alonso also comments that the ease of operation is notable, and the entire machine is accessible for operators – setup, indicators, controls, everything they need to run the highest precision parts.
UNISIG’s team managed the project from beginning to end. “Everything came together and our UNISIG machine is an integral part of the cell for this component. We have a reliable machine and a reliable process,” remarks Alonso. From initial design discussions, to engineering and process development, to manufacturing, installation, and training. “It was all seamless,” he says.
Further information on all machines of the B series and the complete UNISIG machine program is available at: www.unisig.de or follow the company on LinkedIn and Twitter (@UNISIG).
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Fastenings & Adhesives UpdateNo more guessing, just point and measureNiton UK’s NEW PolyMax™ LASER Plastics Analyser
Identifying plastics accurately by
resin type is key to profitability for reprocessors and manufacturers of plastic products and products with plastic components. Guessing, and getting it wrong, can result in costly overpaying, equipment failure and damaged reputation.
At the FAST exhibition in May there was great interest in our new LASER Plastics analyser, the TSI PolyMax™. This handheld instrument is already being used in waste sorting and in high end Positive Material Identification (PMI) where using the correct polymer is crucial. The PolyMax™ analyser is preloaded with a comprehensive library of materials allowing users to rapidly identify over 100 plastics in any form, down to sizes of a few mm, from all major families and subfamilies of plastic polymer: Polyethylene (PE), Polystyrene, Nylon, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polycarbonate (PC) and Polypropylene. The analyser also features a large 5” colour touch screen, camera, and allows users to build their own library. Niton UK also offers X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysers:
t XL5 – handheld – alloys t XL2 100G – handheld – metals t DXL – benchtop – precious metals including plate
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Machines + Tools + AutomationUNISIG deep hole drilling systems consist of machines, durable tooling, and automation, and are designed to meet the highest performance standards possible. Products are engineered and manufactured in the USA using metric hardware, and include the integration of premium components such as FAG, INA, Parker, Rexroth, Rohm, Schunk, SKF, Wittenstein alpha and ZF. Products are designed following all applicable ISO, DIN and IEC standards, and are exported worldwide.
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Power Jacks has it all configured out
Lifting and positioning specialist Power Jacks has introduced a new online engineering tool for customers
with designs on instant access to the company’s product portfolio.
The innovative portal system means design assistance or product selection is available to customers anywhere in the world, 24/7.
“It’s our way of empowering customers who want to benefit from Power Jacks’ capabilities and expertise and want to do swiftly and efficiently,” says Marketing Director, Bruce Hamper.
“For businesses located overseas, or with multiple international bases, we believe this online engineering resource is a genuine problem-solver – an immediate solution when timescales are tight and product reliability is paramount.”
The portal has a user-friendly dashboard facility and all its capabilities can be accessed via a single log-in – all customers have to do is register on the website.
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The Edmo Group purchases MECAL saw from Addison SawsThe Edmo Group, specialists in aluminium extrusion
profiles, aluminium fabrication and powder coatings, has recently purchased a MECAL SW453 Reverse-3 double mitre saw from Addison Saws.
Edmo operates out of two locations – Ross-on-Wye and Wednesbury – and continues to maintain its reputation as an efficient and reliable provider of quality aluminium supply solutions to its wide and varied customer base. It was the need to further increase and improve upon its current mitring process that prompted the purchase of the new double mitre saw as well as the superb value for
money the machine presented.
“The amount of mitring operations we have to apply are extensive,” says David, “and looking at key ways in which we can improve that process as well as increase productivity is key for us as we look to further our impact on a competitive market. We were highly impressed with the capabilities of the MECAL and saw for ourselves how the machine handled complex operations which in turn led us to make the purchase. In addition, we were very pleased with how smoothly the installation and commissioning of the MECAL proved to be.”
The MECAL is a double mitre saw with pneumatic positioned inward/outward tilting heads that offer a range of -22.5° to +135° together with mechanical stops for intermediate angles. The large sector plate ensures the most accurate angle settings with default positions set at 90° and 45°. The control system with graphical display and its USB data storage is simple and easy to use for either quick random cuts or pre-programmed cuttings.
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New Optidrive™ developed by AvantThe drive system in Avant loaders consists
of a variable displacement hydraulic pump, four hydraulic drive motors and some valves which are connected together with hydraulic hoses and fittings. This system where the drive power is conveyed from engine to the wheels using hydraulic oil is often referred to as drive circuit. Instead of mechanical axles Avant uses a design where there are four separate hydraulic drive motors, one on each wheel of the loader.
Avant was the first manufacturer to design and utilise such a system in a compact loader. This system has proven to be very effective, offering lots of pushing power and yet enabling a very compact design to the loader
while maintaining an extremely low centre of gravity, which is an important part of the great stability of Avant loaders.
Through research & development Avant has now improved this system with an innovative
way of rethinking. When hydraulic oil flows at high flow rate in the drive circuit – in hydraulic hoses, fittings, motors and valves – the resistance in these components heats up the hydraulic oil. The more there are hoses and fittings, the quicker the oil heats up, which means that all that unnecessary heat generated in the system uses a part of the engine output in vain. This also results in higher fuel consumption and less engine power is available for the actual job.
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Vibrant tile offering from BluePrint CeramicsOne of BluePrint Ceramics’ new key ranges is
Kaleidoscope, a dynamic vibrant collection offering a full spectrum of colour allowing for endless playful designs and statement features.
The rippled sheen of the tiles can transform a surface finish into a captivating focal point in any setting. Designers and architects have shown a very positive reaction to this show stopping range and the company has already specified and supplied tiles from the collection for several new design projects.
Tarquin Montgomery, interior designer, said, “When I saw this range, it was perfect for a restaurant fitout I am working on, I was looking for something to create a statement and
Kaleidoscope was the only option.”
Kaleidoscope brings choice and options with an extensive range of sizes and allows for creativity when bringing a project to life. BluePrint Ceramics prides itself on bringing unique and unusual ranges to the marketplace and is becoming a go to place in the specification industry for stand out statement tiles. The team at BluePrint Ceramics has a wealth of experience as tile suppliers in the UK and has an extensive project portfolio to date.
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Building Products & Services Update
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To the point!With the new
FE PWM rotational speed sensor form the FE series, RHEINTACHO presents a sensor which fulfils nearly every wish of the users. What attracts our attention first on this sensor? The extremely small size, in connection with the housing diameter & length, as well as the space requirements above and below the flange.
The main area of application for this sensor is in hydraulic drives, especially the ones used in construction and agricultural equipment.
From the beginning of the design concept, the design took highly demanding working conditions into consideration. Having this in mind, the sensor achieved the IP67 and IP6K9K ratings. This means dirt, moisture and intensive cleaning methods are no problem for the sensor.
The housing is made of a special brass alloy. Due to the selection of this material and an intelligent design, the compressive strength of the measuring surface is ensured. And this sensor adds a rotational direction signal to the rotational speed signal.
The electronic design with a pulse-width modulated signal (PWM) works with a current signal differing from the 1-channel and 2-channel version, on which the rotational direction information is transmitted through the differing pulse lengths. At the same time, this sensor also provides a signal with a constant amplitude independent from the rotational speed. This sensor excels not only by detecting rotational speed and direction, but also provides additional diagnostic functions, e.g. downtime recognition, critical air gap and critical installation position.
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Processing & Manufacturing Update
Wixroyd friction hinges
Friction hinges are well established in their use for laptops, monitor and TV mounts for industrial
applications, home use and retail display. They are used to make sure the display stays at the desired angle for best use. But they can do so much more.
Sometimes a free swinging hinge just doesn’t cut the mustard. Most industrial machines have maintenance hatches, doors or panels. Friction hinges can prevent slamming and so prevent accidents or unwelcome noise, or simply be more convenient, keeping a hatch in a fixed position so you can use both hands, without the need for extra parts like a stay.
Friction hinges are used on laptop computers or where a lid or panel needs to hold a fixed position. Friction hinges should be carefully selected according to the number of operations they are expected to exercise and the force needed to move the part.
Another use for friction hinges is to hold things in position in movement. They have been used in aeroplane tray assemblies – you don’t want your drink jumping in your lap at the first sign of turbulence. They have also been used in the rail and automotive interiors, holding screens and arm rests in place.
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Shrink pack elevator layout issues resolvedA fast-growing beer bottler was faced
with a real challenge when conducting A COMPLETE MODERNISATION of their filling and packaging area. About a dozen of the shrink packing lines needed elevation in some stages between the first and second shrink wrapping and the palletizing stations, but there was no space available.
The integrator awarded the order was familiar with such can filling and packing lines handling up to 75,000 UNITS per hour, but the layout was more of a challenge! The cans are first packed in shrink film in formations such as 2×2, 2×3, 2×4, 3×4. These are then secondary packed together on a tray in a variety over 75 PACK FORMATIONS. The resulting trays of packs vary from small to very large, a real
challenge to handle on conveyors in the available space.
AmbaFlex is always open to engineering SPECIAL MACHINES for special customers.
So, together with the integrator, AmbaFlex sales engineers analysed the different flows and lines in the layout and came to a CLEVER AND COMPACT SOLUTION. Analyses showed that if the 300 and
500-wide flows of shrink packs could be combined into specially designed dual-lane spirals, the issues could be solved.
And it's for just this reason that AmbaFlex always encourages PERSONAL CONTACTbetween parties as both bring their own
special knowledge to the table.
A special SpiralVeyor SV X500/300 was then designed, most of which are now in operation. The complete spiral conveyor turned out to be very compact at only 2500 mm in diameter. This is a RECORD IN COMPACTNESS in the market, only made possible thanks to the AMBAFLEX SLIM LINE design.
The final result is a very EFFICIENT LAYOUT for the end user who not needs to either extend the building or make other compromises to complete the modernisation.
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New abstraction app a ‘game changer’ for water industryLanes Utilities has developed
an app that promises to revolutionise the way water abstraction is carried out by wastewater companies. The app pinpoints 130,000 abstraction points across the Thames Water region & key neighbouring areas.
It promises to greatly reduce the risk of illegal water abstraction, support significant improvement in water leak detection, improve the safety and efficiency of wastewater operations, and reduce the cost of policing illegal abstractions. The app also provides a platform for water utilities to eventually monitor and charge for abstraction in real time.
A team of Lanes Utilities managers and technical specialists, led by regional managers Craig and Casey May, have worked for more than 12 months to develop the app.
Lanes Utilities, part of Lanes Group plc, is now rolling out the water abstraction app on its FieldViewer digital operational platform, developed by Techfinity, to support its wastewater network services contract for Thames Water.
Across the UK, wastewater maintenance contractors abstract mains water needed for sewer and drainage system cleaning tasks tens of thousands of times every day. Abstraction licences are agreed locally with water companies. However, accurate maps of approved hydrants and wash out points are not made available. If the wrong ones are used, including ones owned by
a neighbouring water provider, wastewater companies invariably face heavy fines.
Early in 2016, Lanes Utilities, a UK leader in developing mobile app technology to enhance operational effectiveness, set out to solve this problem.
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Keeping drainage fresh and healthy at New Covent Garden MarketUKDN Waterflow (LG) Ltd is
keeping the drains at the UK’s largest fruit, vegetable and flower market in a clear and healthy condition to help Londoners enjoy the freshest food and the brightest blooms.
The company, part of Lanes Group plc, is commissioned to provide a drainage maintenance service for the more than 200 traders who sell produce at the giant market in Nine Elms, London. Drainage engineers Mick Morris, Glenn Totton, and Jamie Leonard spend at least a day every week at the market, clearing blockages, cleaning gullies, carrying out CCTV surveys, and repairing plumbing systems.
UKDN Waterflow (LG) Field Manager, Ben Allard, said, “We’re very pleased to be working with an organisation that provides such an important service to be businesses and people of London.
“Because they are a dedicated New Covent Garden Market team, Mick, Glenn, and Jamie have got to understand the drainage system in great detail, as well as building very good working relationships with the traders and the market management team.
“This allows us to very quickly get to grips with drainage problems when we attend site each Wednesday, and to plan preventative maintenance so we can keep drains and gullies running as smoothly as possible.”
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Planned servicing is a vital component at Kemira ChemicalsKemira Chemicals in Bradford
is part of a global chemicals company renowned for a wide range of different products for the water treatment industries. In Bradford, up to 230 tonnes of dried polyacrylamide is manufactured and packaged daily and then sold across the world to companies in the water treatment, paper and pulp, mining, and oil recovery industries.
Some years ago, Production Managers at Kemira Chemicals took the decision to work with single suppliers of ancillary equipment used throughout the manufacturing process. Rotary valves came under the spotlight.
Up to this point Kemira Chemicals used rotary valves from three manufacturers. Keeping spares, manuals, and servicing complicated an otherwise smooth-running operation. Meetings with suppliers took place and the decision was taken to work with DMN Westinghouse.
Today, there are over sixty DMN
Westinghouse 200mm and 250mm rotary valves together with some 175mm and 300mm versions throughout the factory with around twenty more held in stores. However, what has really helped to confirm that
the decision to work with one supplier was the right decision is the DMN Westinghouse Servicing Plan.
The production area at Kemira Chemicals consists of four sections. Every six months, one section is shut down for three days for general maintenance. During this three day period, two engineers from DMN Westinghouse strip, clean, and replace any damaged or worn components in every valve in the section. This means that every valve in the factory is maintained every two years.
Dave McDonald, Maintenance Manager at Kemira Chemicals, says, “Since the introduction of the DMN Westinghouse Service Plan, downtime has been drastically reduced to the point where if there is a problem it rarely involves a rotary valve.”
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Inteb Managed Services wins water procurement for Dignity plcWater procurement for Dignity plc, the UK’s leader
in funeral-related services, has been won by Inteb Managed Services following the company’s successful electricity and gas automatic meter reading (AMR) and data rollout project.
With the newly deregulated water market in England, Inteb is now looking to place business on behalf of Dignity with a smaller number of suppliers to cut the administration burden of handling its current list of 20-plus providers.
Inteb will also be negotiating water contracts with shortlisted water suppliers to agree discounted rates for Dignity to cut its utility costs in line with the business’ ongoing utilities efficiency strategy.
Raja Khan, commercial director at Inteb, said, “By outsourcing its water procurement services to Inteb, Dignity will be able to obtain best value water rates from open market tenders and minimise the internal administrative onus of managing water contracts and understanding market changes.
“Along with gaining additional benefits from Inteb’s in-house Utilities Division, it also means Dignity can optimise the management and billing of its water supply and wastewater treatment contracts. Operating with a more competitive water supply market can result in
improved customer service too.”
As part of the partnership operation, Dignity will now be considering the implementation of water AMR to Dignity’s high water-consuming properties and putting in place water efficiency measures to reduce actual water usage and costs in addition to tariff reductions.
Dignity plc, whose headquarters is in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, and has 3,000-plus employees, owns more than 790 funeral locations and operates more than 40 crematoria in the UK.
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DS-108 releasedUK-based datalogger specialist
Acksen has released its new DS-108, a PC based eight channel temperature logger, suitable for education and industrial research, used especially by testers and developers in alternative energy and hydronic heating companies, as well as for cold chain analysis.
The DS-108 has a +5V voltage output to power peripheral circuitry and has eight digital voltage inputs, which allows the recording of binary inputs like switches, doors open/closed and pump or motor status, a feature which is not generally available on similar loggers.
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Water, Energy & Power UpdateLanes in electric car first for sustainable drainage serviceLanes Group plc has taken delivery of its first electric car
to support its strategy of delivering sustainable utility wastewater and drainage services. It now has a BMW i3 to support its front-line teams – with supervising staff using it to visit worksites and attend client meetings.
The electric car, sporting eye-catching Lanes livery, has been contract hired by Lanes Scotland, for use in and around Glasgow. A second car is on order to operate in Edinburgh.
Lanes Scotland Director, Kevin Moon, said, “We believe this is the first example of a drainage contractor using an electric car operationally, certainly in Scotland, and maybe in the UK.“We want our services to be as sustainable as possible, and reducing the carbon footprint within supply chains is certainly a key concern of many of our clients.”
Lanes Group, the UK’s largest independent drainage specialist, operates three depots in Scotland, in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. The BMW i3 has a range of 120 miles on one charge, with a back-up petrol engine that extends the range for a further 80 miles, if it is needed.
It will be used by Lanes Operations Supervisor, Andy McCormack, to carry out a range of duties, including visiting
worksites to scope, risk assess and audit projects, as well delivering additional materials and tools.
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In the pink with a green car, Regional Manager, Stevie Fairbairn, left, hands over the BMW i3 to Operations Supervisor, Andy McCormack
Raja Khan, Commercial Director at Inteb
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Smart communication gatewayBuilding on over 20 years of HMI experience, the
cMT-G01 from Weintek is a Smart Communication Gateway designed to help you build your IIoT by syndicating data from installed controllers.
With over 300 protocols supported and free programming software, the cMT-G01 IS A Smart choice to help upgrade your factory to a SmartFactory.
De-facto IIoT protocols OPC UA and MQTT are built in to the cMT-G01. Configuration is carried out using the free EasyBuilder Pro software.
Lamonde Automation, established in 1982 is the Weintek UK & Ireland distributor with a wealth of application experience.
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Biscuit brand swaps robotsBiscuit brand Fox’s has replaced
hard working SCARA type robots with Kawasaki robots to overcome efficiency issues relating to obsolescence.
Kawasaki says the move away from SCARA configuration to conventional six axis arms illustrates the affordability and efficiency gains offered by today’s advanced robotic designs.
Back in 1998 Fox’s Uttoxeter facility first implemented robotic handling of wrapped biscuits, reducing operators from 34 to just 14, using SCARA configuration robots. Designed originally for high-speed handling and assembly, the arms operated at their upper efficiency range for 80,000 hours before a complete rebuild and a further ten years operating rendered them obsolete and operating at just 70% efficiency.
Out of three replacement options proposed to Fox’s only Kawasaki suggested a move back to conventional six axes arms. Through simulations Kawasaki Robotics UK was able to illustrate that the RS-20N Robots would cost effectively match, and exceed if
required, the output of the existing SCARA robots.
David Bill, Fox’s Maintenance Manager and project manager for the update, explains, “The SCARA arms had worked well but operating consistently at such high speeds, and obsolescence of parts, took its toll on operational efficiency. Our replacement criteria was straight-forward; to meet existing production levels and to fit within the existing work envelope.
“Kawasaki proved to us that their RS-20N Robot arms could meet the
specification cost effectively and operate well within their scope of performance.”
Integration of the replacement robots and the updating of control and peripheral equipment was carried out by Bristol based food and beverage automation specialists Visppro Limited. As an existing supplier to Fox’s and familiar with the production line, Visppro were ideally suited to ensure a smooth transition over a 14 day period.
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Friction guides made easy with Accuride’s engineering excellenceAccuride® International, the leading global
manufacturer of telescopic slides and sliding systems has turned its engineering and design expertise to friction guides.
Unlike a telescopic slide which utilises ball bearings for smooth movement, friction guides use a plain bearing surface and no rolling elements. The lack of exposed moving parts makes friction guides ideal for extreme environments where dust and dirt might be present. Compared to equivalent recirculating ball bearing slides, they are lighter, easier to use and engineered to minimise stress and wear on the friction elements.
The new guides showcase all the benefits that customers have come to expect from Accuride including ease of use, superior performance and designed-in reliability. The strong engineering pedigree has delivered a friction guide that, thanks to its extra-tough anodised aluminium track and superior polymer guide, is hardwearing and long lasting. This longevity adds to the low total cost of
ownership and also makes it an attractive alternative to applications that might be over-engineered with costlier solutions.
There are three variants in the new friction guide range; non-adjustable, auto-adjust and manual adjust with all contact surfaces engineered to produce uniform wear. The height, width, and hole pitches all refer to the ISO 12090 standard.
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With the latest development of a hydrogen booster, Resato International is addressing the challenges
of the hydrogen application in the automotive and other industries. “Our booster is the core of any high pressure system. By making sure that the booster works safely under high pressure, we can build solutions for cycle testing equipment that requires the use of hydrogen,” states Resato’s Chief Technologist, Theo Post.
Hydrogen embrittlement and its behaviour under compression make the handling of hydrogen gas challenging. Moreover, hydrogen differs from other gases as it heats up under rapid decompression. The booster is equipped with liquid cooled chambers and to prevent pollution of hydrogen with oil, the pressure chambers
and hydraulic chamber are separated.
In line with Resato’s other high pressure solutions, the booster’s capacity and pressure range are significant. This range provides Resato with the flexibility to develop customized test and filling equipment that optimise the productivity of their clients.
Being designed primarily for hydrogen applications, Resato offers a complete range of dedicated hydrogen double acting and two-stage gas boosters. The boosters are available in various ratios and can be provided as booster, booster skid or fully operational refuel station.
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Power Transmission & Automation Update
New white paper
Gill Sensors & Controls have produced a white paper which looks at how oil condition monitoring can complement
vibration monitoring to generate a comprehensive view of machinery health.
A predictive maintenance strategy can offer additional profit by the seemingly holy grail of reducing maintenance costs while increasing equipment availability.
The strategy relies on measuring the health of the equipment using a number of techniques, including fitting sensors to provide continuous, real-time measurement of equipment for potential problems.
Vibration monitoring is one of the most commonly used technologies, and in the whitepaper, Gill examines how partnering oil condition sensors alongside vibration measurement can provide the engineer with a comprehensive picture of machinery health.
This complementary approach between vibration and oil condition provides comprehensive insight into the five primary root causes of machine failure: balance, alignment, looseness, lubricant quality, and contamination.
The conclusion of the whitepaper? Vibration and oil debris are complementary, not competitive.
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New Enerpac high tonnage cylinders for heavy liftsWith
increasing demand for heavier lifts in harsher industrial environments, Enerpac has risen to the challenge with a new range of high tonnage cylinders. The Summit Edition cylinders offer outstanding durability, longer service life, and greater side-load resistance for increased heavy lift capability. Enerpac confirms its leading position by offering the broadest product portfolio in the market. The range consists of single- acting, double-acting, lock nut and low-profile hydraulic cylinders from 50 to 1,000 Ton.
The Summit Edition design includes advanced bearing and sealing technology to extend the boundaries for eccentric loads, and reduced cylinder maintenance intervals. The effects of corrosion and scoring are no longer a concern because of a nitrocarburisation surface treatment.
Enhanced safety featuresSafety has long been a major feature of Enerpac cylinder designs. Mechanical securing of the load, side load absorption, an overflow port and safety valve, are industry-leading safety features of the new Enerpac cylinders. In addition, safe and easy handling is ensured by certified lifting eyes, collar thread and base mounting holes.
While improving safety features, the Summit Edition also defines a new durability standard. With longer service life, reduced maintenance, and superior side-load capabilities, users can confidently take on the most demanding heavy lift applications.
For more information on the Enerpac ‘Summit’ range of high tonnage cylinders, visit: www.enerpac.com
Surface finish, cleaning, & adhesionOxford Advanced Surfaces launch new UV-curable adhesion promotion system
Oxford Advanced Surfaces, a specialist surface modification company, has
launched a revolutionary new adhesion promotion surface treatment that can be cured using Ultra-Violet light.
The versatile and reliable ‘Onto’-branded surface preparation treatment improves the adhesion of epoxy and polyurethane coatings to difficult-to-bond substrates. The Onto solution
can be cured either using a drying step, followed by UV Light treatment, or via the traditional heating method. The product can then be easily applied using a spray gun.
Jon-Paul Griffiths, OAS Technical Manager, said, “As the demand for lighter and higher performing materials increases, so does the need for creative products that make them easier to process and able to perform to a high standard, with customers gaining added flexibility during the materials processing stage.”
Philip Spinks, Chief Executive Officer, said, “Our brand-new, UV-curable system is suitable for use in a numerous industries from automotive to aerospace, sports and leisure. The product has successfully come through stringent testing and, because it can be applied to the substrate both quickly and easily using a spray gun, we expect considerable interest from customers who are facing adhesion and coating challenges and therefore searching for a solution that is effective, scalable and easy to process.”
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Enerpac Summit Edition High Tonnage Cylinders for lifts up to 1,000 ton
Don Valley Engineering are excited to announce they are expanding their existing range of silos and
bulk material storage solutions. Now offering a range of standard and bespoke silos in a series of sizes and materials. Each silo can be tailored to meet specific sector requirements or material properties.
DVE pride themselves on the ability to offer a full turnkey solution, therefore increasing their ability to provide a range of big bag dischargers, vessels, hoppers, bunkers and silos enables them to strategically expand their material handling offering.
Whether your requirement is for long-term storage or vessels that frequently discharge, a DVE silo can provide core flow or mass flow discharge depending on your criteria, they will work with you to understand your requirements, whether that be guaranteed FIFO stock rotation to reduced capital costs.
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TC Security Services, part of TC Facilities Management (TCFM),
have once again been placed in the top 2% of all SIA listed companies within the Approved Contractor Scheme in the UK. This is the third year in succession TC Security Services has achieved this accolade.
The 4 day visit by the Auditors involved full scrutiny of the TC Security Services operation visiting both the Head Quarters and satellite offices along with a mix of varied customers.
The maximum overall score that can be achieved is currently 175 points.
TC Security Services’ score of 163 places them once again in the top 2% of all SIA listed companies within the Approved Contractor Scheme. It means that we are one of the very best security companies in the entire country.
This achievement means that both potential and existing customers have the confidence that the service has been independently assessed against recognised standards and procedures. Beside this is the added peace of mind that all the security personnel have been correctly trained for the role they are performing.
The auditors mentioned that staff were very aware of the impact of good service delivery along with the high level of satisfaction by customers.
In response to the Audit score, David Tilley, Director of TC Security Services, said, “Our clients obviously benefit from partnering with an organisation that independently scores so highly against so many pillars of industry best practice.
“Using a full assessment of security risks, we then draw on our expertise in static and mobile security officers, reception, systems and technology to manage these risks.”
Richard Chappell, CEO of TC Facilities Management, added, “This excellent SIA audit performance by TC Security Services is testament to its ongoing commitment to provide the very best service to its clients needing to manage a whole range of risks.”
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Wet cleaning systemGirbau UK has
launched Agua Smart, its complete professional wet cleaning system for dry cleaners, laundry businesses and hoteliers. Agua Smart comprises all the equipment needed to start a wet cleaning service.
“There is a growing desire to offer customers more environmentally-sensitive cleaning options and wet cleaning is the green alternative to the traditional dry cleaning process,” said Peter Marsh, MD of Girbau UK.
“Agua Smart wet cleaning offers better quality cleaning of water-soluble stains and odours and is ideal for 90% of articles that are normally dry cleaned,” he added. “It is particularly good for wedding dresses, sequined and other delicate fabrics, leather coats, suede items and footwear such as trainers and UGG boots.”
The new Agua Smart system comprises a full range of award-winning wet cleaning finishing & pre-treatment detergents from Ideal Manufacturing & equipment including washers and dryers, spotting tables, steam generators, finishing tables, presses, garment formers, trouser toppers and shirt machinery. The finishing equipment ensures garments have the correct amount of tension to provide customers with excellent finished results.
Girbau’s 6 Series INTELI washers are suitable for wet cleaning and its ED Series energy efficient dryers are designed to dry delicate items safely, efficiently and cost-effectively. Both include a full range of wet cleaning and laundry programs, giving them the flexibility to use for general laundry and wet cleaning, helping to ensure maximum productivity from all types of work.
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Safety in commercial laundry roomsA laundry room is by its very
nature hectic, busy and bustling, and at times it can also be hot, steamy, noisy, wet, slippery and, it should be borne in mind at all times, potentially dangerous.
Owners, operators and managers should never forget the importance of health and safety in this area, and that lapses in standards can lead to some extremely serious consequences.
The main issues facing people who work in commercial laundry rooms are: chemicals, electrical issues, harmful bacteria, slips, trips, and falls, poor emergency procedures, and incorrect manual handling, explains Allsop & Francis, the suppliers of Miele Professional
& Electrolux commercial laundry equipment.
Handling soiled garments, bedding, tableware and other items can be a dangerous process, especially perhaps in hospitals, care homes, hospices and health centres. There is a risk of harmful bacteria being
present, so safe, effective processes need to be in place at all times. It’s worth noting that legionella can be an issue with poorly maintained water cooling systems.
Perhaps the most important tip for all operators of laundry rooms, however, is a more general one. In the event of an emergency, many employees are not aware of correct emergency or evacuation procedures. This will always be a training issue, but it’s one that is sometimes not taken seriously enough. This can be rectified in no time, so it surely has to be a top priority.
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The unrealised benefits of cleaning verificationThe financial impact of poor
cleaning is huge yet the delivery of this vital underpinning service is not measured at all. By contrast in almost all other aspects of healthcare, a multitude of diagnostic tests are performed to monitor and diagnose the conditions to aide recovery, prevent infections and curse the problem.
There are many cost effective benefits across the hospital to be gained from the adoption of simple objective measurement of cleaning efficiency and delivery of service.
Cleaning is fundamental preventative principle of good hygiene as promoted by the campaigns such as the WHO
‘clean your hands’ but it does not stop there. The recognition that healthcare associated infections are preventable has driven many different interventions that have resulted in a decrease in the MSRA and C. Diff infections since 2008. Over 15 years ago it was proven that effective cleaning had a cost benefit of £56,000 per ward per annum (excluding the cost of lost bed
days and additional domestic and maintenance staff ). The concern for increasing antimicrobial resistance means that cleaning practices need to be more vigilant and effective to prevent the spread of infection.
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Huebsch dryers help achieve massive savingsThe Crow Park Hotel in Keswick
in the heart of the Lake District National Park has been owned for the last 13 years by Ian Finn. The hotel has 28 bedrooms of which 26 are en suite plus a six bed holiday house.
It operates at pretty much full occupancy during the season which is from March to November, but is open all year – though Ian does say that they will close for a few days occasionally in the winter if bookings just don’t justify opening.
The hotel’s on premises laundry includes three Huebsch tumble dryers supplied by Armstrong Commercial Laundry Systems, one of which is quite new while the
other two have been on site for many years. All the hotel’s laundry is done in house. One member of staff can service the laundry whilst
keeping an eye on reception. A 30 minute wash cycle, followed by a 30 minute dry time, means that the laundry is all done within a couple of hours, quite easy really.
Ian keeps a very close eye on his expenditure and knows accurately what he spends each year on replacement linen and towels, gas, water, chemicals and a proportion of staff costing. He says that he has contract laundry companies knocking on his door every year but, he explained, “I reckon I save more than 65% by doing it in house.”
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Middlesex Aerospace engineers substantial energy savingsAward winning brand, Goodlight, has announced
that Middlesex Aerospace, a leader and strategic manufacturer of aerospace engineering components has made between 50-80% energy savings following the replacement of its old fluorescent lighting with energy efficient, low maintenance LED lighting from the Goodlight range. Payback on the installation is on target and expected to be achieved within 18 months. The company adopted Goodlight LED lighting to meet its commitment towards ISO14001.
Installation of the LED lights was carried out over the weekends to limit the impact on production times and reduce disruption for staff. Middlesex Aerospace specified Goodlight GX1 Plus (150W) LED High Bays, G5 LED Battens, T8 LED Tubes and LED Ceiling Panels for its main production factory and inspection area at the 50,000ft2 manufacturing site in Hampshire, replacing energy hungry fluorescent lighting.
Commenting, John Masey, Senior Buyer at Middlesex Aerospace said, “Once we had made the decision to switch to LED lighting, we chose Goodlight because of its
commercial success over the past 11 years. The fact it has full design control of its own manufactured products, technical support in the UK and was one of the first on the market with this LED technology, made us confident we were choosing the right company.“
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Where expertise flowsJD Industrial Cooling Systems specialises in the supply
of integrated heat recovery and cooling systems designed specifically for industrial applications, forms one third of a group of organisations striving to better businesses and enhance sustainability with its suite of environmentally friendly products and technologies.
We aim to assist customers looking to make significant money and energy savings. With our refined level of expertise and group of seasoned professionals, we are well-placed to consult with clients; recommending systems that they can invest in for the purpose of on-going functionality and cost-efficiency.
“We are very price competitive in what we do and as a company we share 100 years of experience within our industry sector,” commented JDI’s Group Technical Sales Director, Mark Culley. “As a result of this we know what we are talking about & operate with a mission statement to be the best in the market by leading by example.”
Providing traditional & cutting-edge systems, JD Industrial Cooling focuses on CO2 (R744) & Ammonia (R717); these natural refrigerants have proven most popular within the meat industry, pharmaceutical,
processed foods, convenience food, distribution, bakery & dairy/milk production segments. The accompanying services & resulting solutions are successfully received
because they are made strategically to fulfil individual cooling & heating demands.
“The only changes we have made recently have been to the structure of our business – our growth made employing more people a necessity,” Mark concluded when asked to discuss the company’s latest movements and strategies for further progression. “We were delighted to exhibit at this year’s Meatup Show back in May where we showcased our automation control system that is put in most of our products whilst highlighting case studies from previous jobs.”
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Performance & efficiencyFor applications where bulk materials need to be
reliably transported several meters high, CURRAX offers its fully redesigned bucket elevator drives.
The solution features two drive units per individual power train: in addition to Flender gear drives as the main drive, the innovative Siemens Simogear geared motors are used as auxiliary drives, so resources can be spared during loading or maintenance operations. This means customers benefit from maximum energy efficiency and high performance in demanding environments.
The bucket elevator unit designed by CURRAX meets the consistently high quality requirements of its individual components. The Siemens Simogear Geared Motors spectrum comprises all common types, such as helical, parallel shaft and helical bevel geared motors. The Simotics GP Motor series features a particularly low weight and dynamic design, ensuring maximum flexibility.
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Huge range of roll cradles now held in UK
HenryAR, the European trading arm of US company Henry Molded Products, now offers large stocks of
Stakker roll cradles in a range of more than 40 styles within the UK for immediate distribution throughout Europe. The cradles provide producers, converters and distributors of rolls of fabrics, papers and films with a safe and economical system for horizontal stacking on pallets, saving on production, warehouse and distribution costs. Custom moulded packaging in paper fibre is increasingly replacing less environmentally acceptable materials. Henry is able to mould large format, heavy duty, deeper sections and its products are recyclable. It has its own design studio, mould making shop, slurry development and production process under one roof.
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Now available: ‘Update’How do you despatch frozen food
and ensure freshness and a closed-loop supply chain at the same time? What impact do trends like Digitalisation have on the market sector food & beverages? What logistics challenges is the Asian market facing? And how can logistics software help to optimise production and storage of lemonade? Please find answers to these challenges, further future-oriented ideas and solutions in SSI SCHAEFER’s company magazine, ‘Update’.
Following its updated brand appearance, SSI SCHAEFER presents the latest issue of the company magazine ‘Update’ with its rejuvenated layout and exciting stories dealing with intralogistics’ trends.
Key topic: software and IT as indicator of success for intralogistics future. Over the coming years, everything will continue to revolve around the ‘mega trend’ of digitalisation and the accompanying developments of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. SSI SCHAEFER designed the SSI SCHAEFER IT Solutions GmbH, and
thereby the intralogistics specialist is well prepared for the future and underlines the pronounced strategic relevance of software and information technology in the internal material flow.
The more logical market-sector orientation is new at SSI SCHAEFER. Michael Mohr, Executive Vice President Sales Automation, and Dieter Zeiml, Vice President IT Realisation, discuss the topic and relate it to the company’s strategy. The pocket sorter SSI Carrier makes fashion logistics highly dynamic – convince yourself of the flexible system.
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Pride, passion and perfectionWe are a visionary and innovative process
and service company in the area of Environmental Management and Materials
Recycling. We believe in progressive sustainability, and the use of technology to create a better world.
Founded in 2014, our company’s name is a tribute to the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. His strong moral values and ethical stance led to openness, honesty and justice for the people. Our company seeks to exemplify these principles in all its operations.
We have a vision; we believe in a fully sustainable business, where waste streams enter our processes and nothing but products leave. Where multiple recycling infrastructures complement each other – one stream’s waste being another stream’s in-feed.
Our journey towards this vision begins here, with a technology poised to revolutionise the recycling of lead-acid batteries.
In partnership with Cambridge University, we are developing the NUOVOpb: process – our zero-emissions, energy-yielding process for the recycling of lead.
The company currently operates from a single Industrial location at St Georges Works, Bradleys Lane, Tipton, Dudley DY4 9EZ. Dr Fox is based at Cambridge, working from the Materials Science & Metallurgy Department at
the University of Cambridge, CB3 0FS, and the St John’s Innovation Centre, CB4 0WS We are now building a UK pilot plant to industrialise the process.
Our time scales are as follows; as of September 2016: t 3-6 months for industrialisation (350 tonne scale) t 6-12 months for product-to-market (stable supply of lead oxide)
t 24-36 months for production of 10,000 tonnes per annum in the UK
The recycling of lead is a colossal business. In 2013, global secondary lead production rose to 6.1 million tonnes (source: ILA). All of the lead produced in the USA is secondary lead, while in Europe it comprises 70% of the market.
Lead-acid batteries are the primary application for all this lead. In Europe and the USA, almost 100% of the used lead-acid batteries are recycled to afford the so-called secondary lead. This and other impressive statistics prove that lead is one of the most successfully recycled materials in the world.
The recycling of lead batteries via current methods produces ‘smelter smoke’ – a toxic mixture of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and often lead particles. This is indeed ironic; the recycling of lead is motivated by our desire to sustain the world’s resources, and yet it damages the environment.
The lead-acid battery commands the largest segment of
the battery market. It is used in over 1 billion petrol and diesel vehicles to start the engine and to power on-board electronics. Hybrid and electric vehicles also use these batteries to improve fuel efficiency and to reduce carbon emissions.
Standby power supplies are also dependent on the lead-acid battery. Indeed, most of the world’s fixed and mobile phone networks, IT infrastructure, Hospitals, medical devices and more rely on these batteries for emergency power. They are even used in the renewable energy market to provide low-cost storage for the energy generated from solar and wind power.
The lead acid battery is the main application for lead, with 60-70% of the global lead consumption derived from the recycling of used batteries. On a global scale, consumption of lead exceeds 12 million tonnes per year – and growth rates are forecast to rise for decades to come, particularly in emerging markets.
The demand for a new, low-capital cost process for the recycling of lead, which can lend itself to small scale and is environmentally friendly, will have a major global impact.
Our novel approach, based on a process invented by researchers at Cambridge University, has the capacity to transform lead recycling into a more profitable and environmentally friendly business.
Our process uses refined mechanical separation and a patented hydrometallurgical process to afford a lead oxide
battery paste unlike any other. The key benefits offered by our process and product are as follows:
t No harmful emissions t Energy is a product of the reaction t Instead of only producing lead ingot, we produce ‘battery-ready’ lead oxide
These key benefits deliver three important outcomes:1. We can produce a more efficient battery2. Low capital expenditure3. Economic advantage.
Our technology is based on an ambient temperature hydrometallurgical process at the heart of it all – replacing the comparatively hot, high-energy processes used in pyrometallurgy. The individual steps involve; Leaching Crystallisation – Combustion/Calcination – Lead-Sulphate Recovery, and this new low capital cost process can lend itself to small scale operations and as it is environmentally friendly, will have a positive global impact.
With our UK pilot plant due to open by the end of 2016, we are paving the way for companies to join us on our mission to deliver next generation recycling – with corporate responsibility, sustainability, and a brighter future for all!
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Environmentally friendlyHere at Food & Drink Matters, we pride ourselves
on promoting organisations of the highest calibre operating within a cross section of
markets in order to bring to our readers’ attention a quality range of professional services and products. We are subsequently delighted to present Aurelius Environmental with a dedicated company profile detailing the enterprise’s successes, innovations and future plans.
This visionary brand focuses its activity on lead acid battery recycling and waste services, working amidst the environmental management & material reprocessing segments to aid sustainability and economic security in local and wider communities. The contemporary company was officially established in July 2014 but it didn’t begin trading until March 2015 – during this time they restricted trade activity because they were waiting for permits and licenses, so in essence, their first full trading year started in 2016.
Based in Tipton in Dudley, Aurelius Environmental is a process and service business that has four deep-rooted corporate values: pride, passion, perfection and profiteering (for collective success). With this focused philosophy – and a unique approach to waste management – the workforce have attracted an ever-growing customer base comprising the likes of industrial companies, distribution hubs and organisations operating with fleets of vehicles.
“With our adaptability, we can ensure the systems we provide are developed specifically to meet the expectations of our customers,” commented Miles Freeman, Chief Executive at Aurelius Environmental. “We are a forward-thinking, innovative, dynamic and flexible company that stands out in the marketplace. We offer the best possible price; our services are incredibly cost-effective and the result is a value added and much appreciated service from our clients.”
The services available can be utilised by any organisation producing lead acid battery waste at any given time (in various quantities). This can be generated from different types of equipment; commonplace examples include electric pallet trucks, forklifts/stackers, mobile lifting booms and company lorries, vans and cars. Regardless of the amount or type in question, Aurelius Environmental is well-placed to collect the scrap batteries and can do so on either a
contractual or spot price basis.
The particular strategy employed has been considered one of the most revolutionary battery recycling means accessible on the market. The green recycling process was developed in collaboration with Cambridge University and is quite distinct to other market solutions; formats which involve melting the batteries down in their entirety in a ‘hot process.’ Aurelius Environmental is different in the respect that its technology takes a large proportion of the battery and treats it with chemicals in a cleaner and much more efficient practice.
The result is a nanomolecular ‘leady’-Lead Oxide battery paste ready for battery production that has been meticulously tested and proven to make batteries last some 50% longer (as well as offering an increase in energy output – 30%, to be precise). The environmental aspect is a core advantage of this solution; the technology has one tenth of the carbon footprint of systems currently used for battery scrap processing and the capital cost of the plant is reduced by 85%. Enhancing the environmental outcomes it also has virtually zero emissions associated with the process.
The innovation centres on an ambient temperature hydrometallurgical process which acts as a more energy-effective replacement to those used in pyrometallurgy. This comprises several steps (leaching, crystallisation, combustion/calcination and lead-oxide recovery) which, once set in motion, make a great impact on small scale
businesses and contributes positively to sustainability on a global measure.
“With our accreditation, we are positioned at the higher end of the end of life material handling spectrum,” Miles concluded. “Our ethos is to add value to any market in regards to the processing of end of life materials, and we want to challenge the market and make it a better place with our innovative techniques. The ultimate vision is to create a perfect circular economy – no matter what waste is produced and where, it goes into our process factories as a raw material and we then convert all end of life materials into products for the market.”
“Our current approach to the market revolves around an aspiration to be different and, of course, to add value in every market we operate in; innovating for future progression, and we therefore want to reach out to new customers to come on that journey with us. Every company uses, and produces end of life lead batteries at some point, even if it is just from their vehicles, and at some point they will have to have this material recycled (either by themselves or by the supplier). In both instances we encourage business and individuals to reach out to Aurelius Environmental and enhance their supply chain value by working with us.”
Recycle your materials and give your lead acid batteries a new lease of market life by joining forces with this reputable and nationally operating waste management expert.
If you are interested in improving your sustainability by incorporating an effective and legally compliant recycling regime, whether as a one off or on a continual cycle, get in touch with Aurelius Environmental to enquire about the opportunities available to you.
Any questions posed by email or telephone will be met with an appropriate response by a well-informed and amicable company representative.
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