MACH 2020 is almost upon us and MiniTec UK is raring to get there. Visit them on stand 7-626 to see their flexible aluminium profile system at its best. MiniTec is exhibiting in four major areas which illustrate how adaptable the MiniTec system is and how it can benefit an enormous range of manufacturing processes and lines.

The Adel System range of Flex Power Supply are based on Semi-resonant Switching Technology: high performance efficiency of up to 93% and with highly dynamic output power.

By changing to NSK Molded-Oil mounted-unit inserts, an international drinks producer has overcome repeated problems of premature insert failures on the drive system of four vital sorting conveyors. The move has improved service life notably, leading to an annual saving of more than €5000.

Metrel has automated electrical testing, making their equipment far more productive than ordinary testers” said Brendan Beaver, Manager of Metrel UK, the provider of innovative testing solutions. “A good example is the testing of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), or vehicle chargers.

Manufactured by Guttridge Ltd, the latest range of technically advanced bulk material handling machinery is designed to suit the bulk solids handling needs of the Food, Chemical and Pharmaceutical industries.

Seiki Systems will be showcasing the next generation browser-based version of its established manufacturing operations management software, Seiki AIR, for the first time at MACH 2020. In addition to the currently available Seiki AIR WIP Booking and Monitoring modules, Seiki AIR Jobpack DNC will be officially launched at MACH, completing the full suite of manufacturing execution software modules.

Malvern, PA, 14 February 2019.  Rajant Corporation, the exclusive manufacturer of Kinetic Mesh® networks, has provided a detailed technology briefing on the success of recent high-profile public safety projects for the United Kingdom monarchy. Rajant’s role in the royal weddings was shared with technical teams from the Police community in December 2018.

In metallurgy, a high emission of dust, vapors and similar problematic elements which negatively affect contactless temperature measurement often cannot be avoided. In order to ensure a reliable temperature measurement of melts or metallic surfaces even under these adverse conditions, Optris has developed a new ratio pyrometer. Compared to single-channel pyrometers, quotient pyrometers provide constant measurement results even with a dirty lens or for objects that move within the measurement area (e.g. metal rods or wires).

Access Tank Storage engineering safety and efficiency knowhow through EEMUA’s range of courses, each focused on the practical tasks of Tank Storage specialists

A Soter Analytics report for ergonomists and health and safety managers outlines how its automated holistic solution using wearable technology can reduce MSD injury risk.

Millions of customers worldwide currently rely on Rittal’s market-leading AE compact and small enclosures.

Rittal, however, has raised the bar still further by launching its new AX and KX compact enclosure range, details of which will be on show at Drives & Controls 2020.

Hygienic furniture specialist Teknomek has extended its cupboard range, all developed with risk management in mind. The fully welded, ready to use units deliver GMP standard by eliminating trap points from every angle and support.

Moticont has added two new linear DC motors to its LCVM series of linear voice coil motors. The newest additions to the LVCM series share the same physical dimensions – each is 50.8 mm (2 in) in diameter and the housings are 127 mm (5 in) long.

Everywhere you want to go with your Lockout/Tagout programme, Brady can guide and support you. Our complete Lockout/Tagout solution includes innovative padlocks with elaborate key planning, dedicated lockout devices, practical software and great services including energy control point identification and best in class procedure writing. Enable safer machine interventions with Brady!

With its new compact series of VEGABAR pressure sensors and VEGAPOINT level switches, this instrument specialist, VEGA, has now advanced to full-range supplier for all level and pressure in process automation. These lower-priced instruments are aimed at standard automation applications – designed to meet the latest requirements in industry.

From reservoir to final product the oil and gas industry is concerned about safety.

When an operator wants to isolate a pipeline, whether this is part of the routine operation of a facility, to carry out maintenance, or in response to a potential crisis, it’s critical that the valve used is 100 per cent effective.  Following the events of the Piper Alpha disaster, double isolation has become mandatory.

Electronically commutated (EC) fans are being used to meet the more stringent energy efficiency standards in place in both the U.S. and European markets. Suitable for new and retrofit designs, replacing existing fan systems with advanced energy-efficient motors results in a substantial reduction in energy usage and cost. EC fans represent a significant advancement in power savings technology, providing cooling and air flow solutions for today’s demanding applications that require increased electrical efficiency.

Founded in 1997, BMP Doors is one of the world’s fastest growing industrial door manufacturers, now producing over 15,000 high-speed doors every year. We design, develop and manufacture industrial doors for a host of highly specialist sectors, including aviation, logistics, retail, composting, food, agriculture and automotive, construction and industrial refrigeration.

Young Calibration is one of the UK’s leading calibration service providers for gas flow, fluid flow, air velocity, pressure, humidity, temperature, electrical and mass parameters.

Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems from Power Continuity really provides the ultimate Power Protection Solutions. For all mission critical business operations, absolutely require no question about it, Total NO Break Power Protection Solutions, 24 hours a day. For all Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems, we at Power Continuity always ensure that our installations can be remotely activated or 24/7 automatically activated, in the event of a power failure. Providing seamless emergency power to ensure your operations continue without any power disruption.

PhoenixTM has complemented its existing range of ‘Thru-process’ Finishing temperature profiling systems with the new FIS04 ATEX system. The system has been developed specifically for use in automotive paint plants, where paint engineers face ever more demanding challenges of ATEX classification requirements, for safe operation of monitoring systems.

We have moved into a new decade, so inevitably there have been endless debates/predictions about what the next 10 years will bring, and whether our lives will become more comfortable, satisfying, happy etc as a result…

Well, I can make one prediction that I’m sure history will prove to be true: making small changes to your enclosures could mean your business reaps huge benefits, not just for the next 10 years, but well into the 2030s.

PSRE (Piping System Research &Engineering Co.) offers a complete solution for engineering of Piping Systems and related equipment including engineering consulting and the PASS Software Suite.  The PASS Software Suite offers smart,easy-to-use analysis, simulation, and code compliant sizing tools for every piping and equipment engineer/designer enabling new users to perform piping and related equipment analysis in days rather than months.  By embedding its experience from many engineering projects into the PASS software tools and combining this embedded intelligence with powerful capabilities and unsurpassed usability, PSRE makes piping and equipment analysis practical for every engineer and designer while reducing the time, effort, and cost to perform the analysis.

Fluke has introduced the new TiS60+ thermal imaging camera, the ideal troubleshooting and preventive maintenance tool for industrial maintenance technicians and engineers. The new Fluke TiS60+ features IR-Fusion™ technology, which blends visible and infrared images to varying degrees to help pinpoint exactly the location of a problem.

Failing Dry January?  2020 Resolutions already broken?  This time of year can be depressing – so much so, they even call January 20^th “Blue Monday”!

Well, why not make one resolution now, which could completely transform your working environment this summer?