Building a Motor Test Rig In-House to Understand Actual Motor Performance
THE CLIENT
According to the International Energy Agency, electric motors account for over 40% of world electricity consumption and are widely used across all the sectors of the global economy. On the other hand, stricter energy-efficiency regulations and increasing competition among electric motor manufacturers are two main factors that influence the market. To maintain profits and keep up with competition, the companies are required developing a superior quality and higher performance products at lower cost.
Process Monitoring Made Easy
With the Onset HOBO UX120-006M 4-Channel Analogue Data Logger from Tempcon Instrumentation. The high-performance LCD display data logger for process control applications.
Brexit: UK Foundry Keeps Calm and Carries On
Like many people, Richard Phillips, Sales Director at NovaCast, woke on the morning of the 24th June 2016 fully expecting the referendum on Brexit to have delivered a narrow victory for the remainers. And like many people, whichever way they voted, he felt a sense of bewilderment and even shock that we had actually voted to leave the European Union with the knowledge that all the key financial institutions had insisted that the Pound would significantly devalue.
Looking for a quick fix?
Miniature Quick Connect Probes provided a quick fix for visitors to the TME stand at Sensors & Instrumentation 2017.
Eldon offers a wide range of user-friendly enclosures and accessories
Eldon’s comprehensive standard product range includes mild steel and stainless-steel wall mounted and floor standing enclosures as well as console systems, polyester enclosures, outdoor enclosures and terminal boxes as well as cable and thermal management solutions.
Application – Industrial Manufacturing Process Systems
The Problem
Global engineering manufacturing plants and service centres who have customers based in marine, defence, power, oil & gas, industrial and consumer end markets are required to safely work at height and reduce scaffold costs in all areas of manufacture and support.
MAKA – the specialist in high-speed 5-Axis CNC machining solutions for plastics and composites, aluminium and patternmaking – is exhibiting at Advanced Engineering 2017, NEC Birmingham, November 1 & 2, 2017
MAKA’s engineers, experts in all aspects of CNC milling, routing, trimming, boring and sawing for plastics and composites, aluminium and patternmaking, will be available on stand P133 this year to Discuss your CNC machining needs and requirements, and introduce you to the many new possibilities MAKA can provide to enhance production techniques and quality, and improve your bottom line !
Take a fresh approach to electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
With the latest developments and the advent of low cost spot thermal cameras, thermography is now accessible to all for the fast troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical installations.
Martindale IRC237 identifies poor fuse connection
It’s now possible to purchase entry level spot thermal cameras for as little as £200 to £300. At this level, the benefits of being able to identify faulty installations and equipment early and prevent serious disruption to production processes and systems, easily justify the costs
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Magnetrol Tough – The First Name in Level Control
Design excellence and Trouble-Free Performance.
As the manufacturer of the first magnetic switch designed for safe, accurate detection of liquid levels and a leading innovator of today’s level and flow control breakthroughs, MAGNETROL is the process control industry’s preferred partner for smart, reliable level control solutions.
Supporting engineers for 80 years
At RS, we’ve been supporting the imagination of engineers for 80 years, bringing innovative products that inspire new solutions to tomorrow’s challenges. As a distributor, we have strived to be innovative, adapting to change, both in terms of the products we supply and the way in which these are presented and delivered.
RS has a fascinating heritage dating back to 1937 in the UK. Initially RadioSpares, RS moved into electronic components in 1954, and today has operating companies in 30 countries across Europe, North America and Asia. The business is a familiar name in many markets, as the place where engineers can buy virtually anything they need, with no minimum order and next day delivery.
Compelling reasons to choose Emerson as your partner for hazardous area solenoid valves
With one of the process industry’s widest range of ATEX and IECEx approved solenoid valves, extensive expertise in hazardous area applications and an unrivalled capability in international functional safety standards, Emerson is a perfect partner for engineers developing process control solutions for liquid or gas processing systems in challenging environments.
A subsidiary of PHOENIX MECANO LTD, RK ROSE+KRIEGER
A subsidiary of PHOENIX MECANO LTD, RK ROSE+KRIEGER are worldwide leaders in the manufacture and development of mechanical components and system solutions for automation and machine building.
Efficiently manage your data
Actify Centro is a fresh and completely new approach to traditional PDM & PLM offerings. Connect the enterprise and make information viewable and available in one location. Overcome the information discovery challenge and gain quick access to crucial information.
Sandvik sponsors and brings ‘next generation’ materials to Stainless Steel World
Stainless Steel World (SSW) Conference & Exhibition 2017
MECC, Maastricht, The Netherlands, November 28-30
Sandvik stand No. 36, North Hall (N. 165)
Sandvik is among the sponsors of the upcoming Stainless Steel World (SSW) Conference & Exhibition 2017 in Maastricht, The Netherlands (November 28-30), one of the world’s most important events relating to the manufacture and use of corrosion resistant stainless steels and other corrosion resistant alloys.
Sudden rush on Witches Hat Filters, is it the season? Custom Manufactured Witches Hat Filters
Commonly used across many different industries, Croft’s Witches Hat Filters are able to deal with the most frightening of filtration problems! Filtering down to as little as 1 micron, Croft’s Witches Hat Filters can be manufactured from either a custom-punched perforated plate lined with a mesh, or a series of wire mesh layers, each design lending itself to different application requirements.
Engineering the Internet of Things
Power up the NanoULTRA Universal Remote Telemetry unit, connecting by RS232 or RS485 for Modbus, I2C, SPI and using the analogue and digital I/O’s, the on board SD card, GPS [option], and if necessary the separate battery pack and IP68 enclosure. The NanoULTRA connects securely and seamlessly via GSM with the Smarthub and offers real time monitoring against high and low thresholds on every parameter.
Go for Zero: The Guidebook for managing safety risks
Every workplace accident generates cost, and potentially includes a severe human toll that impacts morale and productivity. Managing safety risks to prevent workplace accidents from happening is both a humane and an economically sound strategy to protect or even improve company profitability.
THE ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGE THAT MEASURES UP
Designed for the Engineer who needs to take quick, accurate thickness measurements, the ‘Cygnus 4+’ is a highly reliable, extremely rugged and simple to use ultrasonic thickness gauge.
Supporting engineers for 80 years
At RS, we’ve been supporting the imagination of engineers for 80 years, bringing innovative products that inspire new solutions to tomorrow’s challenges. As a distributor, we have strived to be innovative, adapting to change, both in terms of the products we supply and the way in which these are presented and delivered.
Computer Aided Engineering meets rupture discs
REMBE is continually expanding its portfolio of products and services. The latest addition to its consulting and engineering services is currently REMBE CAE. Until recently any customers who needed strength certificates, tightness analyses or temperature profiles, had to get these separately from engineering firms. This is now no longer necessary.
Plug & play gas detection
West Herts College approached International Gas Detectors (IGD) with a need to track flammable gas leaks in their craft room – a relatively simple requirement on paper. As it turned out, the challenge was the costs and not the technical aspect. Just like many other educational and similar clients, West Herts had the budget for the installation or the equipment, but not both. Fortunately, IGD had an innovative solution for West Herts College.
Lamonde Automation
September 2017 marks a milestone for Lamonde Automation Ltd. Founder, Mike Donoghue started Lamonde in 1982 as Coutech Associates, a Texas Instruments PLC distributor and peripheral manufacturer. Throughout the 80’s Lamonde developed products to compliment the Texas Instruments PLC range until the acquisition of the TI PLC business by Siemens.
Commander ID 300, the new Leroy-Somer integrated drive
Leroy-Somer has announced the launch of Commander ID300, a new integrated drive for the control of IMfinity® induction motors. This decentralized system brings together performance and reliability, offering customized solutions for process, manufacturing and intralogistics applications.
CorDEX Launches Brand New TOUGHPIX DIGITHERM Camera Series
CorDEX Instruments have announced the release of the brand new TOUGHPIX DIGITHERM camera series, comprising of a world’s first – an intrinsically safe thermal and digital camera, and a non-intrinsically safe version. Offering ground-breaking affordability in exchange for an impressive array of features, the TOUGHPIX DIGITHERM series sets a new industry standard for delivering a compact and lightweight yet rugged thermal imaging device. The new cameras allow users to quickly detect issues, conduct accurate measurements and document findings for remedial action.
Biomass | The Importance of Correct Industrial Fan Selection
As the demand for an efficient form of renewable energy increases due to the ever decreasing volume of fossil fuels available, Biomass is now in the spotlight. Axair Fans Marketing Manager Jayne Dytiche explains the importance of industrial fan selection.
Micronics Application Note – General Waters: Manufacturer and supplier of water treatment plants depend on Micronics flowmeters
A leading manufacturer and supplier of water treatment plants has used several Micronics flowmeters over the last 10 years. Caerphilly-based General Waters Ltd, have been involved in the design, installation and operation of some of the largest water filtration plants in Europe and used a U1000 on a D11 water system on a semi-conductor site in South Wales in August last year when the client, Infineon found that their existing paddle wheel flowmeter had failed.
Support Sustainability & Industry4 with Pirana CMMS, the Complete Maintenance Software Solution,….. and it’s affordable!
CMMS reports and KPIs provide a measure, and a record of the continuous improvement programme. A KPI module will provide sophisticated measures such as Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and PPM to Corrective Ratio; but the simple KPIs may be just as informative. Is the weekly total of work orders trending up or down? How about downtime on critical assets? Or the value of parts issued from stores?
New Infographic helps packaging engineers understand the advantages of bentonite clay based desiccants
Packaging engineers responsible for ensuring the quality and shelf life of packaged products from the damaging effects of moisture have several choices when it comes to desiccants. Clariant’s new Infographic helps engineers understand the advantages of using a natural mineral such as bentonite clay based desiccants for their packaging applications.
Verderhus® HSTA Submersible for Clog Free Efficient Pumping
Verderhus® screw centrifugal pumps are suitable for the handling of flowable slurries, sludges and solid-laden media such as in wastewater treatment. The range has excellent utility in agricultural and related facilities such as abattoirs where chicken necks and bone-laden animal waste is pumped and macerated food or crops in the production of bio-gas.
Texture Analysis for Food Manufacturers
AMETEK Sensors, Test & Calibration has long supplied confectionary manufacturers, and other manufacturers within the food and packaging industry, with advanced testing solutions to ensure end-product quality on the consumer shelf. Its Lloyd Instruments TA1 texture analyzer offers affordable, high performance testing and analysis whether in a quality control or product development.
GE seeks to drive MES adoption with their latest Plant Applications 7 software
With the recent release of GE Digital’s new Plant Applications Manufacturing Execution (MES) solution, hybrid manufacturing companies are now able to benefit from improved operational visibility for more effective decision-making.
Take a fresh approach to electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
With the latest developments and the advent of low cost spot thermal cameras, thermography is now accessible to all for the fast troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical installations.
The invisible enemy of technical cleanliness
The belief that dirt or debris is not a major issue when it comes to technical cleanliness is, in truth, fiction.
Dirt and Debris should be a major concern for any one responsible for customer complaints, managing brand image through to product re-call, re-work or complete write-off.
Avoid downtime – with CSE and REMBE, the ideal pressure relief for your process
The CSE Institute, under the leadership of Professor Jürgen Schmidt, will support your operations as an independent consultant – from safety-related observations, risk as well as the worst-case scenario analysis, through to the assessment of existing safety concepts, all the way up to the design and dimensioning of equipment parts with safety functions (including safety fittings). The cooperation between REMBE and CSE has been active for several years and you can therefore rest assured that we will implement exactly the results and recommended actions from CSE.
Reliable connection for cooling water circuits
The right choice of materials prevents damage from corrosion by cooling water
Corrosion damage through aggressive media is a common problem. But even such a seemingly harmless liquid such as cooling water can have aggressive properties depending on the regional or local composition of the water and can cause creeping or quickly progressing corrosion in closed cooling water circuits. The solid metal connections of the Eisele LIQUIDLINE were specially developed for such demanding applications and have solved many a corrosion problem.
