Heraeus Carbon Infra-Red Oven Improves Powder Coating Flexibility and Quality at SFS Intec
A three-zone, carbon infra-red medium wave oven from Heraeus Noblelight is helping SFS Intec to improve the flexibility and quality of its powder coating operations.
A three-zone, carbon infra-red medium wave oven from Heraeus Noblelight is helping SFS Intec to improve the flexibility and quality of its powder coating operations. It has allowed the Leeds-based company to change powder curing from a continuous to a batch operation, so that it can now respond more quickly to customer requirements for corrosion-resistant screws and fasteners. In addition, the new pyrometer-controlled oven delivers a more consistent coating quality, is much more energy-efficient than the previous powder coating curing installation and requires considerably less space.
Drives & Controls Show 2014 raises the bar even further
Exhibition organiser, DFA Media, is optimistic that this year’s Drives & Controls (NEC Hall 3/3A, Birmingham, 8-10 April 2014) will exceed both the exhibitor and visitor numbers of the 2012 show, which itself attracted the highest visitor numbers yet; totalling 11,146 for the three-day co-located event. This represented an increase of 29% from the 8624 attendance figure of the 2010 shows, highlighting a significant return of confidence to the UK manufacturing sector.
The sliding gate valve reins in costs for steam systems
Rapid control dynamics reduce steam consumption by up to 30 %
The level of quality attainable in controlling a steam plant is heavily dependent on the dynamic characteristics of the total system comprising the control element, actuator and controller. The control parameters for sliding gate valves relating to dynamic behaviour are clearly superior to those for conventional control valves. As a result, the highly responsive dynamics not only improve the control quality but also form the basis for control circuits with very short reaction times. This has proved to be the key factor in steam savings of up to 30 %. Current comparisons of steam plant operators show that savings of this magnitude are attainable only by installing a sliding gate valve in place of a traditional control valve.
Garlock (GB) Ltd
Garlock Great Britain forms part of the Garlock family of companies acknowledged as the global leader in high-performance fluid sealing products for the world’s processing industries.
KMH Modular Systems for Dry Products
KMH-Basic: Sophisticated and highly flexible range of basic pipe, pipe fittings, clamps, valves, rotary distributors, regulating gates, supplied for decades, based on the modular design system.
The Basics must be right
KMH-Special: Individual Solutions when the standard is inadequate – whether modified products from the catalogue or Bespoke designs from the customer.
Industry experts to speak on hot ethical topics at Professional Clothing Show
Three prestigious industry speakers will share their expertise, insights and passion for hot ethical, social and environmental topics, such as Fairtrade cotton, closed loop recycling and sustainable procurement, immediately after the first ‘Pro Show Live’ catwalk show on both days of the Professional Clothing Show.
Micropac pumps have the handle on hazardous atmospheres
Sarum Hydraulics has launched its new range of ATEX 316 stainless steel hand pumps. Having been approached for help by a long-standing customer in the Oil and Gas sector, the team at Sarum Hydraulics developed a single speed hydraulic hand pump to meet their hazardous area requirements.
Kimberly-Clark Professional mill scoops top sustainability prize
A Kimberly-Clark Professional paper mill has won a prestigious sustainability award for an innovative project that has significantly reduced chemical discharges.
The mill, situated in Villey Saint Etienne in north-eastern France, received first prize in the Eco-Management category of the ‘Enviro Trophy’ – a competition organised by the French regulatory authorities.
Top UK safety consultancy’s global growth leads to new business
A North East England-based safety consultancy business has proved so successful internationally that it is now establishing a new company to cope with its growth and to help meet demand for its specialist training services.
ProSalus is one of the UK’s only independent technical safety consultancies which specialises in the implementation and compliance of process and functional safety standards working in sectors such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceutical, fine chemicals, power, waste management and foodstuffs.
AFRICAN ADVENTURE – IFC’s African Adventure with Shore to Ship Bunkering Trailers.
Leading supplier of tanker equipment, IFC Inflow recently built and designed a mobile solution for the fuel transfer activities of a leading oil company in Africa. The client HannOil and leading oil supplier in Ghana, Goil, wished to reach a high level of performance for transferring fuel to their ships. HannOil approached IFC Inflow to help achieve a successful answer to Goil’s transfer of fuel between shore and vessels.
Ishida x-ray inspection offers world class detection of contaminants
Ishida x-ray inspection systems provide vital information with the greatest accuracy and reliability to alert you when foreign bodies are contaminating your product.
Using superior x-ray technology for contamination detection demonstrates due dilligence to customers, thus delivering valuable brand protection for manufacturers and reducing the negative implications and potential high costs of customer complaints, litigation and product recalls.
New binary gas analyzer from Michell gives long-term reliability and low-cost of ownership
Michell Instruments has announced the launch of their new binary gas analyzer – the XTC601 Thermal Conductivity Analyzer. The analyzer uses thermal conductivity technology to detect percent levels of a target gas mixed with another background gas.
Cirrus Research right on the button with its AuditStore™ technology
Cirrus Research is consolidating its reputation as the UK’s leading noise measurement experts with the continued development of its AuditStore™ software.
Designed specifically to give total peace of mind to clients, AuditStore™ has been developed to ensure that all noise measurement data is valid and trustworthy.
This allows Cirrus Research clients to present their data with confidence and have the ability to validate any results with 100% certainty – crucial in any legal or dispute proceedings.
Riley holds online auction of miscellaneous process support equipment
Riley Surface World is holding an online auction of a substantial selection of miscellaneous process industry support equipment from a global leader in the production of surface finished aluminium coil, as used in light diffusers and other similar products.
APPsolute Sapa! Design Manual now available for Apple iPhone, iPad & Android devices
Sapa has added its popular Design Manual in Apple’s app store as a new channel to reach customers, architects, designers, engineers and students who are eager to learn more about aluminium and aluminium profiles.
The app is available for iPhone & iPad users. An android version is also available on Google Play.
LB Foster Materials Handling completes two contracts for Lear Coventry
Leicester based LB Foster Materials Handling has completed two major contracts at the Lear Corporation seating facility located in Coventry. One contract was for a production line carousel conveyor and the second, for a dispatch conveyor system to store completed car seats in sequence on a cassette.
JSP Makes Face-Fitting Respirators Even Easier
JSP has launched its popular, lightweight Force 8 half-mask with new Press To Check™ P3 R D filters that enable the fit of the respirator to be checked in under 3 seconds with 3 simple steps:
- Fit – don the mask
- Press – squeeze the filters together to create a seal
- Check – breathe in and feel the mask depress when an effective face fit is achieved, adjusting the mask if necessary.
Corrotherm International – Ever increasing struggle for performance and productivity
Now as never before there is an ever increasing struggle for performance and productivity. Globalisation has meant that the pressures on improving competitiveness are more urgent now than any time in the past .This in turn has driven the introduction of lean and six sigma principles in manufacturing worldwide.
In addition to this company boards are acutely aware of their corporate social responsibilities and the risk register is pored over at most large company Board meetings. This has led to demands for equipment suppliers and contractors to guarantee no failures in service and minimal environmental impact.
Chemically-resistant sensor for low liquid flow rates
Sensirion AG (Switzerland), the leading manufacturer of digital microsensors, is expanding its range of liquid flow sensors for measuring low flow rates. The new LS32‑1500 liquid flow sensor is designed for flow rates of 0-40 ml/min, extending the range of potential application areas over the successful LG16-series. A completely redesigned housing enables a compact size of 18x18x59 mm and ensures mechanical robustness.
E2S Warning Signals – Sending a clear signal…
The requirements for signalling vary greatly depending on the type of environment they are installed in as well as their application. Audible and visual signals can be used for many different purposes including fire and gas alarm, process alarm, status indication, instrumentation or disaster warning and in many different environments from general industrial settings to potentially explosive atmospheres. Whatever the situation, it is important to produce a clear and unambiguous signal throughout the protected or process areas. E2S Warning Signals has considerable experience in designing and manufacturing audible and visual signals and control devices to meet with these requirements.
Kasto Think 3D – MACH 2014 Visit Stand 4518 In Hall 4
Buy with Confidence-The investment decisions of KASTO customers’ endorse our quality and global sales numbers – over 140,000 KASTO Saws + over 1,450 KASTO Storage installations All offers, supplies and activities of any nature are subject to KASTO Ltd Terms and Conditions
Fluke Thermography Seminars programme for 2014
Fluke, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology, is offering a series of free Thermography Seminars as part of its programme of seminars for 2014 throughout the UK and Ireland. Designed to look at the benefits of thermal imaging techniques to improve maintenance practices, the seminars are one element of the Fluke Academy programme which can be seen at http://www.flukeacademy.shuttlepod.org/UK-seminars
The seminars covering Thermography are designed to highlight how thermal imaging can be used to identify the presence of faults in equipment under normal working conditions, in new or existing installations. Each seminar will cover:
Specialist Bolting Tool Division offer Bolting Tool Sales and IN-service Support
WORLIFTS ‘Bolting’ division can assist with almost any bolting tool or joint integrity product. Specialising in the sale, service, repair, test and calibration of the complete range of ‘Enerpac’ bolting tools. Worlifts are an ‘Enerpac’ genuine Level 3 accredited service centre and authorised ‘Torque Tool’ distributor so you can be assured you will get the best level of service available.
Our division delivers an on-site support service to bolting tools utilising dedicated fully equipped on-site inspection and calibration vehicles are usually mobilised and attend the customer’s sites within 24 hours, one of our competent bolting engineers will then set about putting an inspection and test plan into action.
It’s a Pallet Truck – and it’s a Crane
Specialist forklift manufacturer Sichelschmidt has supplied a wide gauge pallet truck fitted with a crane jib to a leading manufacturer of measuring and testing equipment for the automotive, aviation and electrical engineering sectors. The niche product was developed in response to the customer’s requirements for substantial reach capacity and utmost stability when feeding extremely large components to the testing plant.
Power Quality Analysis now more affordable Applications include power logging as well as load and energy surveys
Fluke 1730 Three-Phase Energy Logger is 25% cheaper than earlier models
- Simplify detection of electrical energy waste
- Measure voltage, current, power and power factor
- Software allows comparison of multiple data points
The new Xtreme® metal detector from Eriez® raises industry bar in terms of superior sensitivity, ease of use and reliability
Eriez Europe, UK manufacturer based in Caerphilly, South Wales, introduces the new Xtreme® Metal Detector, which surpasses previous units and competitive models alike, with enhanced features, improved sensitivity and intuitive operation. The ultra-sleek Xtreme Metal Detector combines simplicity and sophistication with its easy-to-navigate control with extra-large colour interface.
National electronics Week – Birmingham NEC 8th – 10th April 2014
Please click link to register for the National electronics Week in Birmingham @ NEC 8th – 10th April 2014
Free webinars in March cover variety of topics to enhance engineering knowledge
HBM is offering four free on-line webinars during March that examine a variety of different topics for engineers needing to be at the forefront of the latest developments in data acquisition.
The first webinar is on 11th March and takes an in-depth look at the rapidly increasing demands of vehicle testing in both mobile and bench testing applications. The aim of the webinar is to help engineers gain an insight into taking measurements and getting the results reliably and quickly to improve the effectiveness of vehicle testing. The webinar is suitable for engineers concerned with testing system components and those looking at gathering data from the complete vehicle during testing.
About Jacobsen Lenticular Tool & Cylinder Engraving Technologies Company (JacoTech)
“Global Scientific Solutions for the Development and Production of Cylindrical Polymer/Plastic Material Processing including Manufacturing of Micro Structured Optical Roll Surface Mold Components Used for the Management of Light”
JacoTech is in the optical micro-machining business of CNC diamond turning, milling, and fly-cutting unusually (big and heavy) cylinders/rolls/mandrels/drums used to either extrude/emboss/cast/calendar polymer film sheet and roll materials. These engraved molds contain simple to complex optical patterns, which perform a number of complicated light management control functions.
Increased Output and Reduced Costs in Soft Drinks Production
An increase in machine reliability and the improvement of lubrication management practices in order to maximise output in one of their plants was the objective of a globally active soft drink producer when they approached tribology expert Klüber Lubrication. One of the plant’s seven bottling lines was chosen for the improvement project. Analysis was undertaken and this developed a comprehensive lubrication plan. Following implementation mechanical breakdown was reduced, while output increased significantly.
Enduramaxx has for many years supplied a range of products for Industrial purposes
Enduramaxx has for many years supplied a range of products for Industrial purposes. The Enduramaxx Industrial Division continues to develop new solutions and further improve its existing range, keeping pace with a dynamic market.
Our range of high quality Industrial Tanks includes Open Top Tanks, Open Top Cone Tanks, Liquid Fertiliser Tanks, Molasses Tanks, Cone Tanks, Cone Bottom Tanks, Bunded Tanks, Silo Tanks, Mix Tanks and Cone Bottom Mix Tanks. Please make your selection from below to learn more
Can’t find what you are looking for? Then contact us! Our Custom Design & Mould Team is continually working to resolve specialised needs.
Eriez showcases Hydroflow range at MACH 2014
Caerphilly, South Wales, UK – Eriez, a leading authority in separation technologies will showcase the newly acquired division Hydroflow Europe at MACH 2014, NEC Birmingham 7-11 April 2014. Eriez Hydroflow specialises in fluid filtration and recycling systems providing support through Eriez global manufacturing affiliates and representative network.
For the first time in Europe, Eriez Hydroflow will present to the industry a live demonstration of the Star Filter® Precoat System. An innovation in vacuum element filtration, the Star Filtration System provides fine filtration of metalworking fluids achieving levels of filtration typically 3 to 5 microns.
VEGABAR series 80 – could it change the way you measure pressure?
VEGA has completely re-engineered their VEGABAR pressure transmitter family and simplified them down to just three innovative model ranges; meaning it is now much easier for the user to choose their perfect instrument from this full-range supplier of pressure technology.
These three transmitter variants can solve practically any process pressure application. VEGABAR 82 is the all-rounder: its ceramic measuring cell covers 60 to 70 % of all applications. If high temperature and resistance is required, the VEGABAR 81, with its chemical seal assembly, is the first choice. And for very high pressures, VEGABAR 83 with its metallic measuring cell is recommended.
