The Plant & Works Engineering (PWE) buyer's guide is a comprehensive user friendly and indispensable source for identifying a cross section of industrial products and services. The guide provides end-users with the opportunity to identify the range of products from a particular company, giving quick and easy access to contact information.
If you use compressed air in your facility, there are opportunities for you to reduce your energy costs and improve productivity from the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS), in a risk free project being offered in partnership with the Carbon Trust
This will depend in part on the nature of your responsibility for it. It may be as a production, health and safety, energy, environment, quality, lean production, six sigma, technical, utilities and even purchasing group leader or manager job functi
Many people are aware that the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) is the UK Trade Association for the compressed air industry and provides expert and impartial advice to members on technical, legislative, energy, environmental, and health and safe
Compressed air leaks are the greatest avoidable waste in a typical compressed air system. Such leaks cost money, compromise reliability and safety of the process, and waste energy.
A recent report by Trading Standards concluded that credibility is the single most important issue for customers when choosing a firm to supply products or services.
NSK is set to increase its bearing production volume by 30% with the investment of more than €70 Million in a new industrial machinery bearing plant in Fujisawa City, Japan. Once complete, the new facility is expected to increase NSK’s manufacturing
Speaking at an official Indo-UK business seminar in Southern India recently, Patricia Hewitt MP, former cabinet minister and chair of the UK-India Business Council, said that the joint venture company forged between Manchester-based HMG Paints and Ti
An infrared camera is a very effective tool to detect people infected with a viral disease at a very early stage. Helping to lead this technology is Flir Infrared cameras.
National Grid will be sponsoring the Asset Management category of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Innovation Awards 2009.
Chris Murray, Director – National Grid, UK Transmission said: "We are pleased to be sponsoring this Award f
Igus has announced its engineers are available once again this year to examine energy chains and flexible cables free of charge before or during factory shutdowns in July and August.
Igus has announced its engineers are available once again this year to examine energy chains and flexible cables free of charge before or during factory shutdowns in July and August.
Igus (UK) has announced it is giving away free cable carrier and continuous-flex cable samples as part of its newly-launched Sample Test Drive Programme.
JCB is celebrating the production of its 50,000th engine - less than three years after the first one rolled off the line following an £80 million investment.
After an uncertain start in life the Millennium Dome in Greenwich has recently reinvented itself into a flexible venue for music, entertainment and sports that will formally open its doors in June 2007.
Carlsberg Breweries has awarded SSI Schaefer the contract to design, plan and install a new high-performance, production and distribution centre, with more than 75,000 storage positions in Fredericia, Denmark .
Artesis MCM, a new entrant to the UK predictive maintenance market, has won a prestigious Innovation in Engineering Award from The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Sir Neville Bowman-Shaw has created a new position of CEO at Samuk+HC. In a surprise announcement, Sir Neville Bowman-Shaw, chairman of the Toddington based company introduced Vanda Morris as the company's new chief executive.
JCB has revealed detailed plans of its proposed multi-million pound Academy that would enable young people from across Staffordshire and Derbyshire to pursue careers in engineering and manufacturing.
When the floods hit the Gloucestershire region, devastating houses and leaving residents with no access to clean drinking water, the Red Cross found themselves with their own problem - no means of transporting the thousands of bottles of water they h
His Royal Highness, The Duke of York recently visited John Crane's headquarters in Slough. The visit follows on from the company"s success in winning a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2006.
Speedy Hire is throwing its weight behind the largest celebrity boxing event ever organised by joining forces with the London and Midlands ex-boxers associations.
Toyota regional dealer Locators may be more used to dealing with forklift trucks but with the help of the company's Cycle2Work scheme, it"s also getting to grips with the humble bicycle.
Chloride Motive Power (CMP) has provided batteries for a project using an unusual method of teaching school children about conservation and water issues - a floating classroom.
With purchasers and store managers singing from different hymn sheets, more often than not they are out of tune. Distribution companies try to bring harmony. PWE recently visited Brammer – a leading MRO products distributor - and discussed these issu
The banking sector has been blamed heavily for the extent of the recession along with the current Government, but one bank that is pushing its manufacturing credentials is Barclays. Aaron Blutstein spoke to Graeme Allinson, head of manufacturing, tra
British manufacturing is still alive and kicking, even during these tough economic conditions. One example of this is A K Industries in Hereford. PWE recently visited the company to find out how one British manufacturer is still holding its own and s
John Hill, marketing services manager for the Pneumatics Division of Parker Hannifin, takes a look at the developments in pneumatic interface technologies.
Sponsors provide valuable help for the engineering department at the University of Hertfordshire. PWE looks at one course on offer and how one sponsor provides assistance for students whose interest is motorsport.
Effective edge protection is a priority for those working at height in an industrial environment. John Thelwell of Kee Klamp Ltd outlines the importance for specifiers in making the right choice in system.
Covering all areas of the energy sector: energy efficient technology, energy procurement and energy management, The Energy Event has broad appeal. With its mix of educational content and an exhibition the event stands alone in that it is totally ener
With purchasers and store managers singing from different hymn sheets, more often than not they are out of tune. Distribution companies try to bring harmony. PWE recently visited Brammer – a leading MRO products distributor - and discussed these issu
Is there such a thing as a seal-less pump? Certainly there are rotary motion pumps that are designated seal-less by their manufacturers in that they do not contain rotating seals. However, these pumps do contain static seals, typically in the form
Philip McArragher, technical manager for HPC Compressed Air Systems, explains that efficient compressed air systems have to be carefully planned and designed. However, energy and cost conscious planning and implementation is just half the story. Only
The Environment Agency’s Pollution Prevention Guidelines provide clear instructions for dealing with trade effluent. However, complying with these regulations can be hindered by the notorious unreliability of the pumps used in the waste disposal pro
Bob Goss, senior technology specialist at Henkel, maker of Loctite brand products. provides some clear insights into adhesives that cure by means of light.
Despite the well publicised health risks and the strong legislation covering removal and disposal of existing products, the problem of asbestos in the workplace has not gone away. Sue Burbeck, managing director of Adams Environmental, explains why wo
The CBI (Confederation of British Industry) is joining the fight against global warming in this country. Mitsubishi Electric’s Energy Spokesman Jeff Whiting welcomes them to the energy lobby, but says they need to prove their commitment with long ter
The Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) Mumbai Local Network is celebrating 75 successful years of sharing engineering and technology knowledge in India.
NOV Mono, designer and manufacturer of pumping systems, and Water For All, a non-governmental organisation that provides access to clean drinking water to schools and communities across Africa, have partnered to provide green solutions to the world w
GE Energy is shipping its 100th 6FA gas turbine from Belfort, France to a new combined heat and power (CHP) plant in the city of Kurgan in Russia. The announcement was made at a ceremony celebrating the shipment of the 100th 6FA gas turbine
Tim Jessop, TWI's associate director, Professional Affairs and Certification has been elected as the next President of the European Welding Federation.
Bekaert has announced a strategic ramp-up in its production capacity to match the increased demand for its rotatable targets in the high-growth Asian, Eastern and Central European markets.
Process gas burner specialist, Lanemark International Ltd., has enhanced its Far East presence with the creation of a new representative office in China.
Eric Starkloff, National Instruments (NI) director of product marketing for Modular Instrumentation and Instrument Control, responds to a series of questions on the changes impacting instrumentation and automated test, and how National Instruments’ L
On Thursday, May 28th, Wellman Robey boiler hire division had an emergency call-out to provide hot water to 182 flats in Brixton, South London. The flats in three low rise blocks are presently under refurbishment while the tenants remain in residence
HSS Hire, has launched LiveHire - a free online hire management system.
HSS Livehire is a secure and personalised extranet that allows large customers to hire and off-hire in real time, control entire registers of assets by site or by account and t
LDC, the private equity arm of the Lloyds Banking Group, has invested an additional £8.3m into Microlease Limited, the European provider of Rental and Asset Management Services to the Test Equipment market.
Forklift options Is acquiring a forklift truck as an outright purchase better than hire or is leasing best? Richard Strange, sales and marketing director of Samuk+HC takes a look at the pros and cons.
Carrier Rental Systems has identified an increase in sales enquiries of its hire fleet of process chillers and industrial air-conditioning systems as a direct result of the impending phase out of the refrigerant R22.
For many years companies have realised that renting buildings, vehicles and equipment is tax efficient and supports cash flow. PWE looks at some of the latest developments in this versatile sector.
G.P Burners, part of the Wellman Group, has been instrumental in helping Syngenta - a leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through research and technology - in achieving a 26% reduction in energy consumption by its boiler plant.
Featuring constantly in the headlines, environmental sustainability has never been so important for organisations of all types. Such pressure is leading many plant engineers to explore ways to reduce boiler house energy consumption. A common idea is
It may be time to invest in a new compressed air system but in the current economic climate is this a viable option? Would it be cheaper to make do with your existing system for a bit longer - or is running an ageing compressor more expensive in the
Despite the skills and expertise required for servicing, maintaining and repairing a compressed air system, an engineer doesn’t need any specific qualifications or certificates to carry out these tasks – meaning that anyone owning a compressor can’t
Understanding the basics of compressed air filtration is essential to be able to specify a solution that optimises the uptime of machinery, and ultimately, minimises costs. PWE reports.
With so many automation technologies now regarded as commodities, barely distinguishable even in price, are there any real differentiators any more? Mitsubishi Electric's John Browett argues that astute buyers need to consider a new factor: stability
Motors are everywhere in industry and business, powering everything from pumps and fans to compressors. They are also major energy users and offer enormous potential for energy saving. PWE looks at the issue of energy efficiency for motors and whet
Graham Mackrell, UK sales manager of Harmonic Drive UK, discusses how harmonic drive gear technology can offer an effective replacement for conventional high ratio or two stage planetary gearboxes in plant applications.
Pickerings Lifts Supply Chain are pleased to confirm they are now sole and exclusive distributors in the United Kingdom for KELLEY® and SERCO® Loading Dock Equipment,
Plant and works operations can eliminate double handling and substantially reduce the movement of stock around a warehouse area by using pallet and carton flow racks, writes Ed Hutchison, managing director of BITO Storage Systems.
Aaron Blutstein spoke to Martin McVicar, managing director and co-founder of Irish forklift truck manufacturer - Combilift - about its recent success and the concept of long and awkward load handling.
A multifunction steering wheel and a new range of quiet IC engine-powered counterbalanced lift trucks featuring a hydrostatic drive were recently announced by Jungeheinrich at an official launch in Hamburg. PWE reports.
PWE takes a snap shot look at some of the latest advances in the forklift truck market, including new energy saving developments which were apparent as this year's leading intralogistics show - CeMAT - in Hannover.
If the UK is to compete globally to become the key hub for the Knowledge Economy there is an urgent need to create a highly skilled workforce of engineers and engineering technicians.
UK dairy company, Yeo Valley has taken advantage of a new approach to training projects offered by Festo Didactic, the professional training and consulting division of automation company Festo.
With all businesses under pressure to reduce their environmental impact and their carbon footprint there are very good reasons for looking at renewable energy sources for your heating plant. Ian Dagley of Hoval explains how fossil fuels and renewable
Phil Burge, marketing manager at SKF, discusses how the latest developments in automated centralised lubrication systems can make a considerable contribution to the improvement of production processes throughout a plant.
The issue of counterfeit bearings cannot only have serious economic impacts but can have extremely serious consequences for the companies that purchase them. In many applications the use of failure prone counterfeits can risk catastrophic consequence
Physical water conditioners for controlling limescale have quite a patchy reputation. PWE asked Paul Spencer of Fluid Dynamics how his company is able to predict performance with confidence.
Energy costs have risen more than a 100% in the past 12-months while businesses are now bracing themselves for further electricity hikes with the introduction of new legislation to cut the amount of CO2 we omit. CHP is almost twice as efficient as co
Engineering companies are facing challenges on new fronts. As well as the enduring drive to improve commercial performance and deliver to the bottom line, companies now need to respond to regulatory and societal pressure to improve their carbon emis
By using the latest condition monitoring systems and services, manufacturing companies can reduce the risk and costs associated with unforeseen breakdowns to production plant and machinery, says Kate Hartigan, managing director of Schaeffler (UK) Ltd
CMMS is only as good as the implementation. Gary Kerr, managing director of EPM Solutions highlights 15 steps to getting your CMMS asset management strategy off to a flying start.
The startling increases in manufacturing performance in the first world economies over recent years have been made possible by transformations in maintenance management thinking and practice. A key enabler has been CMMS. Paul Dean, director of operat
Aaron Blutstein spoke to David Hipkin, group managing director of SoftSols Group, about the benefits of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Emerson Process Management has expanded the line of Fisher dirty service control valve solutions to include the NotchFlo DST valve and Fisher DST control valve trim.
NSK's experience of the petrochemical industry was pivotal recently in solving a recurring bearing problem, which was resulting in unacceptable downtime at a UK refinery
The Maudslay Initiative is a project under the Occupational Standards Council for Engineering’s (OSCEng) management which will seek to change the way engineering and manufacturing industries operate. Its concept is simple: in order to work with an en
Andy Mellor, senior engineer with Stockport based AV Technology, talks to PWE about Root-Cause Failure Analysis (RCA) in a series of questions and answers.
At a time when economic uncertainty is plaguing the operations of many businesses, Mark McCormick of Siemens Industry Automation and Drive Technologies, offers an explanation as to why it may be the time for plant engineers to reassess their maintena
The Xenics XLIN 1.7 SWIR/NIR linescan camera from Stemmer Imaging is designed for use in a range of industrial applications. These include on-line process control, web inspection, food inspection, agricultural monitoring, non-destructive inspection,
Thermaltec Ltd is a recently formed independent company supplying thermographic surveys and inspections to commercial and industrial organisations in the UK and abroad on a 24/7 basis.
Flir’s ability to inspect furnaces using infrared dates back to 1979, but its new Flir GF309 is the first portable infrared camera dedicated for the purpose. However, just because it has been equipped with a special mid-wave flame filter that is spe
There is no such thing as a perfect seal. Some techniques are good at keeping water out in its liquid form - but many more are very poor as a barrier to water vapour. But how can you tell which materials, seals, mastics, or O-rings are right for you
NSK has launched a new range of sealed- clean spherical roller bearings (SRB) for use in industries such as quarrying and construction, paper and steel making. Combining high levels of ingress protection and operating reliability with long term maint
Lubricants manufacturer Rocol has extended its Sapphire product range with the addition of a new and advanced multipurpose grease that delivers three times the life span of conventional greases
GÜDEL Inc. uses reinforced plastic cable carriers from igus to minimise downtime across its range of automated systems—from multi-axis robots and press-transfer systems, to factory-automation equipment and gantry robots. The cable carriers guide and
Adjustable clearance, lubrication-free and resistance to contamination are today's current trends in linear technology. Keeping in line with these, the plain bearing expert igus has developed a new "DryLin W" linear guide with a "turn-to-fit" functio
The spectrum of end users for large volume steam, and to a lesser extent, hot water, is as broad as it is varied. In the main they include hospitals, dairies, laundries, abattoirs and breweries, and the whole of the food and drinks industry where pro
Fixturlaser XA, the 4th generation of laser based shaft alignment tools from Fixturlaser, includes features and functions for extra fast alignment - Express Alignment.
Petro-Canada has announced the launch of a new product range called Purity FG with Microl - an antimicrobial preservative for use in food grade lubricants.
Monition Ltd has been awarded grant funding to development semi-intelligent diagnostic tools for high-precision condition monitoring of lubricating and hydraulic transmission oils.
The 'Single Flow 20' has been specifically designed to help maintenance engineers, production/manufacturing personnel and engineering personnel dispense grease, silicone, epoxy and polyurethane materials more easily and economically.
The new range of VarioCAM high resolution thermographic cameras, designed and manufactured by Jenoptik Laser, Optik, Systeme GmbH, is now available through InfraTec.
New TD62LM and TD62M thermodynamic steam traps from Spirax Sarco feature replaceable seats, allowing them to be maintained inline. Aimed at heavy industries such as power generation, oil, gas and petrochemicals, the traps are rated up to 62 bar g.
Hawk IR International has announced the launch of its Infrared Safety Centre (ISC) devoted to the training and certification of infrared thermographers operating within explosive atmospheres. ISC incorporates COMPEX, DSEAR and ATEX modules within a L
Fluke is offering two new electrical/HVAC kits. Containing a non-contact infrared thermometer, a choice of clamp meter or voltage/continuity/current tester and a voltage detector, both kits claim to offer significant savings compared with the cost of
Critical or sensitive electrical equipment in a plant, including electric motors, drives, PLCs, HVAC systems, lighting and IT equipment, often fail because of fluctuations in the mains voltage or high levels of harmonic distortion.
The TP8 thermal imager from Land Instruments International includes Bluetooth voice recording technology and a detector resolution 45% higher than the standard 320 x 240 pixels. It can be used wherever thermography may be necessary to inspect plant,
Condition monitoring specialist Sensonics chose Maintec to launch its new SIL2 rated Fan or Centrifuge Protection with DN2611 Dual Channel Vibration Protection Monitor.
Extech Instruments' range of Infra-red thermometers for instantaneous non-contact temperature readings, provides temperature measurement solutions for HVAC/R, plant maintenance, automotive, electrical, and food handling/preparation applications.
InFusion Condition Manager version 2.2 collects and analyses real-time diagnostics from plant production assets, drives the appropriate actions, and now also shares that information with plant databases and HMIs.
Thermoteknix has launched an Alpha Silicon based Focal Plane Array thermal imaging camera with shutterless XTi technology. The MIRICLE 110KS with XTi is an ultra-compact uncooled (unstabilized) solid-state high resolution infrared camera, delivering
The biggest single cause of transmission failure is oil contamination. Most of the contamination is caused by millions of steel particles circulating in the oil causing premature wear of the delicate components in the transmission of any vehicle or
There is no doubt that thermal imaging is now a fantastic tool for detecting electrical faults but the infrared cameras used today bear no similarity to those employed even 10 years ago
Flir's ability to inspect furnaces using infrared dates back to 1979, but its new Flir GF309 is the first portable infrared camera dedicated for the purpose.
Flir Systems, no stranger to being at the forefront of infrared advances recently launched its latest offering with its T/B-Series. But what makes this new camera stand out from the crowd? And can the company's claim that its new series presents 'a n
The competitive thermal imaging market is never one to shy away from adapting to market conditions and coming up with new incentives and technologies to wet the appetite of new customers. PWE takes a look at some of the latest developments.
Byworths Boilers' Combustion Engineering Association (CEA) accredited training course, developed especially for boiler operators, has been running for a year now and has received good reports from companies that have participated.
EOGB Energy Products has launched its latest range of gas-fired commercial burners which meet the demand for higher efficiency, and are also environmentally sensitive products.
A critical part of maintaining optimum steam boiler performance is blowdown but, unless it is managed efficiently, blowdown can also be a major contributor to loss of valuable heat energy and chemically treated boilerwater.
Due to the need to increase steam capacity at its dairy processing facility, Devon-based cheese maker Quickes Traditional has decommissioned its existing boiler and installed a dual-fuel RBC steam boiler from Fulton Boiler Works.
In accordance with its energy conservation policy, Bonar Floors Ltd of Ripley Derbyshire has recently completed a refurbishment and upgrading package on its Kuster printing and laminating line.
Alastair Shanks, managing director of Airchannel, independent compressed air and pneumatics specialist, believes that companies can find not only cost savings but ways of reducing their CO2 footprint by carrying out a compressed air energy efficiency
The new BEKOMAT 33 was presented for the first time at this year's Hannover trade fair in Germany. With this new condensate drain BEKO further extends the range started with the 31 and 32 drains two years ago. BEKO says these drains have been very we
An Atlas Copco compressor is at the heart of an aeration system using compressed air to agitate the water and overcome the build up of silt against the tidal doors that protect the guillotine gates of the Denver Sluice on the River Great Ouse, near D
Teseo Air Systems has recently been installed on a major industrial production line.
UK manufacturer of large bearings and Split Roller Bearings, Revolvo, based in Dudley, West Midlands, had been operating out of a dated plant with compressed air d
The new BEKOMAT 33 was presented for the first time at this year’s Hannover trade fair in Germany. With this new condensate drain BEKO further extends the range started with the 31 and 32 drains two years ago. BEKO says these drains have been well re
Atlas Copco has launched the fifth generation Elektronikon graphical display controller (installed as standard on the GA+/GA VSD) while expanding the Energy Saving (ES) System to control, with the ES6i, up to six variable speed drive or fixed speed c
With factory electricity bills soaring and a likely need for companies to account for energy use in their annual reports, exclusive new software from Parker Legris demonstrates the major cost savings to be made by using its Transair compressed air pi
Filtration specialist Donaldson presented the current results of its intensive research and development work at the HANNOVER MESSE. The high-performance filter media Synteq XP results in a performance increase in compressed air filtration.
Atlas Copco’s latest ZB VSD range of turbo compressors offer a combination of high efficiency and low life-cycle cost, providing energy-efficient supply of oil-free, low pressure air for a broad spectrum of critical process operations.
Beko’s compressed air dryer range now consists of membrane, adsorption and refrigeration technology. The latter range has recently been developed and expanded to cover many different variations.
Aerzener Maschinenfabrik were the first blower manufacturer to design a compact unit in 1960 and it has been developing this type of unit ever since. Delta Blower Generation 5 is therefore the fifth generation of Aerzen Compact blower units.
Air compressor control specialist EnergAir has partnered with inverter drive manufacturer KEB to develop an integrated compressor control and management package that is being made available to both end users and compressed air distributors. Designed
Since the formation of Teseo UK in January 2006 the company has made significant progress with major pipework installations carried out throughout the UK and Europe, via its distributor network.
The latest service offering from domnick hunter is NCM, is a networked condition monitoring device that effectively monitors and records operating data from a wide range of assets including domnick hunter's compressed air dryers and gas generators.
By opting for an energy efficient Boge SF60 frequency controlled screw compressor, Orvec - a world wide manufacturer of passenger comfort products - are set to reduce their energy consumption by over 64,000 kwh per annum representing a 42% drop in th
Danone, the worldwide manufacturer of food and beverage products, is using Parker Hannifin's NitroSource nitrogen generation system to produce a consistent and controllable supply of nitrogen on-site.
CompAir has introduced its new L80 lubricated screw compressor. The machine is an extension of CompAir's 75 kW class and claims to give users over 7% more air (14.72m3/min) while maintaining a lower power input.
Monitran has launched VI-sage (‘visage’), a combined hardware and web-based solution that enables companies to monitor remotely vibration data as part of their asset management and predictive maintenance routines. VI-sage can also notify users, via S
Wedron Silica, a subsidiary of Fairmount Mineral has chosen Westermo's high-security Lynx switches for harsh industrial environments to develop a full Ethernet redundancy ring that monitors and controls the entire mining plant.
We all know that in order to maintain a healthy diet, we need to eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. One of these portions is often provided by salad, and increasingly we are buying it in pre-packed bags from our local supermark
John Barnett of test instrument manufacturer Clare Instruments describes how the integration and automation of electrical testing systems can enhance production control and data collection capabilities in modern manufacturing processes.
Weg has extended the application range of its benchmark CFW-11 variable frequency inverter, with an IP54 variant of the highly successful plug-and-play drive. Integrating all of the features of the standard CFW-11, the IP54 version offers extended sc
A variable speed drive for machinery applications that demand a high ingress protection (IP) has been launched by ABB, saving time and money by avoiding the need to design a special enclosure.
The Allen-Bradley Guardmaster Minotaur Safety Relay 57P (MSR57P) dedicated safespeed monitoring relay and the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 750 Series of AC drives offer manufacturers improved safety control and functionality. Both are designed for easy in
Oil, gas and petrochemical industries can enjoy the same energy saving benefits as general industry with the launch by WEG of Premium Efficiency (EFF1) EEx d/EEx de, and both Premium Efficiency and Top Premium Efficiency (EFF1+) EEx nA hazardous area
Gates Industrial Power Transmission division recently used the Hannover Fair as a platform to introduce its latest generation of rubber and urethane drive belts.
Two forklift trucks with hybrid technology and Pyroban explosion protection are believed to be "first of their kind” for energy efficient use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Contact Attachments, based in Newtown, Mid Wales, recently designed and supplied one of its specialist products to Cargotec in Ireland, to be supplied with a Hiab Moffett Truck Mounted Forklift to one of its key customers in Portugal.
Barloworld Handling has signed a preferred supplier agreement with Combilift, the leading manufacturer of multi-directional lift trucks and sideloaders and will now offer its solutions in the UK to support customers handling long loads such as timber
Conventional forklift trucks may be fast approaching their physical limitation, so how can future efficiencies and productivity gains be achieved? PWE reports.
Pilkington Automotive has announced the appointment of Briggs Equipment, the UK’s national Cat Lift Truck distributor, to manage its materials handling operations. Briggs’ approach to damage prevention, coupled with battery management solutions, secu
Knorr Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Ltd called on long-standing supplier to The Knorr Bremse Group, SSI Schaefer, to deliver an extended storage facility within its site in Melksham, Wiltshire following an increase in customer orders and the need to impro
An automated conveyor system capable of handling up to 30 cartons a minute with minimal manual handling has been completed for wines and spirits wholesaler Waverley TBS by European Conveyor Systems.
Materials handling specialist, Demag Cranes & Components Ltd, has supplied four crane systems to Composite Metal Flooring Ltd (CMF), as part of the development of a new production facility.
Nissan will be showing its latest DX Series ultra low emission gas truck on the Calor stand (No 07, adjacent Hall 17) at this year’s IMHX. The forklift features Nissan’s patented Tri-Cat System, which is fitted as standard.
Psion Teklogix (IMHX stand: 18M94) will use IMHX to launch a number of new additions to its range of mobile computing, wireless data collection, imaging, voice and RFID solutions.
The introduction of HiLo-PSS’ Sacrificial Leg provides a cost-effective and time saving solution to the problem of repairing damaged frames. The Sacrificial Leg is a removable section, fitted to the bottom of the front upright.
Custom-built mobile dock lifts from Transdek are providing Clares Merchandise Handling Equipment Ltd with a cost-effective means of unloading new roll cages from trailers without tail-lifts at two Tesco distribution centres.
A move to LPG lift trucks featuring Nissan’s Tri-Cat low emissions system has created ‘major savings’ in materials handling for Kingspan - UK manufacturer of raised access flooring based in Hull.
The 1st March saw the launch of the new Samuk+HC R Series forklift truck. With the introduction of this new range of diesel or LPG trucks, users that want a truck in the popular 1 to 3.5 tonnes range will have the choice of three specifications.
With the introduction of the new 1.4 to 2.0 tonne capacity compact models at IMHX 2007, the Linde 39X range of engine powered hydrostatic counterbalance trucks is now complete, with capacities up to 5.0 tonnes in both diesel and LPG versions.
Industrial Corporation, Saint-Gobain, specialises in the design, production and distribution of materials for the construction, industrial and consumer markets including well-known trade names such as Jewson and Graham builders' merchants.
Nissan is launching a range of compact, low emission engine lift trucks designed for the multi-purpose role of inside working in restricted areas and outside yard operations. At less than a metre wide and able to turn in a radius as low as 1735mm, th
A £550,000 goods handling system at a 30,000m² national distribution centre in Northamptonshire operated by Exel for Mothercare has been completed by European Conveyor Systems Ltd (ECS).
Two electric powered Aisle-Master articulated forklifts have helped to streamline overall warehousing operations at Marley Plumbing and Drainage's 40 acre manufacturing and distribution site in Lenham, Kent.
With Christmas just around the corner, there is growing pressure on manufacturing and distribution operations throughout the country. Materials handling equipment specialists Barloworld expects further growth in the short term hire of lift trucks as
A £1m conveyor system capable of handling up to 1000 orders an hour with minimal manual handling by staff and provision for extension in the future has been completed by European Conveyor Systems Ltd for specialist toy and gift retailer Tobar Ltd.
Maintaining the operating efficiency of its fleet of high-speed trains is of paramount importance to Eurostar. Loughborough-based Morris Material Handling is playing its part in helping it achieve this.
Details of all the practical issues associated with the EN50191 standard for the installation and operation of electrical test equipment are covered in a newly reprinted booklet from electrical safety testing specialist Clare Instruments.
Industrial safety specialist Fortress Interlocks has introduced an ATEX Certified, explosion protected safety switch key station. The CPS4STOPXP key station is designed to release keys, which can be used to control mechanical door locks that provide
UK plastic extrusion company, A-Safe says its bollards are proving a success in the car parks of Bluewater - one of Britain's busiest shopping centres in Greenhithe, Kent, which is visited each year by over 27 million shoppers
3M developed the 9300 series disposable particulate respirator ten years ago to help protect the respiratory health of people exposed to particulate hazards in the workplace such as dusts, mists and metal fume.
Problems caused by noisy testing plant at a Wirral-based engineering firm have been overcome thanks to an installation by local noise management specialists, Kimpton Acoustics.
Thirty five percent of employers are not meeting their statutory obligation to provide training and 39% of employees have not received any training in the past 12 months.
Training is all about improving trainees' knowledge and skills, but individuals can have diverse competences and training needs. While standard training courses remain extremely useful in many circumstances, companies and training managers are increa
In response to the Health & Safety (Offences) Act 2008, which came into force in January 2009, ForeFront Training has been launched to offer a range of cost effective, dynamic, practical and motivational health & safety training courses. Specialists
Proskills, the sector skills council for the process & manufacturing sector, which includes the extractives & mineral processing industries is currently piloting a scheme to introduce a cross-sector Coaching and Mentoring Programme.
UK dairy company, Yeo Valley has taken advantage of a new approach to training projects offered by Festo Didactic, the professional training and consulting division of automation company Festo.
When it comes to engineering skills training for industry, short bursts of informal hands-on instruction, followed by an assessment is the most efficient method of teaching – say Technical Training Solutions. This view has been supported by the resu
A full range of chillers for water and other process liquids can now be supplied by Hi-line Industries Ltd. Designated as their Hi-Cool range with 27 models available, liquid cooling capacities from 3.2 to 426kW and nominal water flows from 550 to 73
ICS Industrial Cooling has replaced old chillers at Leeds Vacuum Formers (LVF), using an interest-free loan of £40,000 LVF received from the Carbon Trust's Big Business Refit.
The new B.A.C. HXC water saving evaporative condenser is, according to the manufacturer, the first condenser that takes full advantage of the low condensing temperature capability of evaporative cooling while using air cooled technology, and thus sav
Unifin, supplier of cooling equipment and transformer oil pumps and valves to the Power Generation and Power Transformer industries, says the ForZair HeatSink auxiliary transformer cooler is a portable and highly efficient cooler that allows increase
Stadco Cooling one of Europe’s leading suppliers of standard and bespoke industrial water cooling systems has successfully completed an export order for Ingersoll Rand Industrial Technologies, to supply customised cooling systems for an aluminium sme
Welded plate heat exchangers from Tranter PHE are being used to cool solvents in the production of titanium alkoxides for specialist chemicals company, Johnson Matthey, at its plant in Billingham.
Following a series of trials, ABB consultants have demonstrated that rented videoscopes from Ashtead Technology Rentals can save substantial amounts of money and time in the routine inspection of cooling towers.
HSC Firesafe - part of the Nottingham-based Hire Supply Company - has launched the new Elite Mobile Remote Fire Alarm Station, which is now available to hire from hire shops throughout the UK.
The dynamic nature of industry today means that training needs are constantly evolving. E-Learning – the flexible delivery of training solutions via a range of interactive media, including CD-ROM, Internet and Intranet – can provide manufacturing and
igus has announced its engineers are available once again this year to examine energy chains and flexible cables free of charge before or during factory shutdowns in July and August.
If your decanter centrifuge breaks down or needs servicing, you need it back in service quickly. Centriquip is the UK’s largest manufacturer of decanter centrifuges and provides a comprehensive maintenance and repair service for all decanters, whate
Handling specialist Geo Robson has introduced a friction-drive ‘incline or flat’ carousel that can negotiate changes in level - and needs little or no maintenance.
Annual maintenance and strip downs happen every year and planning is the key. Working out when you can fit in that all-important service, is a vital part of maintaining a healthy boiler house, but can you really afford to have the downtime?
Cyklop UK - suppliers of strapping equipment - has joined forces with financial services provider Bibby Leasing to offer cost-effective equipment rental service for customers.
Speedy Hire has launched a new product to tackle the problem of dust inhalation for users of cut-off saws as part of its ongoing commitment to improving health and safety.
In the absence of a viable automated alternative, the Danish engineering company Linatex had, for more than a decade, continued to use manual labour to feed parts into a CNC turning centre
ESAB has put together a detailed package of educational material that assists with the development of welding trainees and students throughout UK colleges.
Over half of companies who use carcinogenic solvent trichloroethylene are putting themselves and their staff at risk, by failing to prepare for the Solvent Emissions Directive (SED), which comes into force on October 31 2007.
With an overall length of just 26mm and displacement range of ±0.5mm, the GT500Z transducer from RDP Electronics Ltd is ideally suited to precision gauging in the manufacture of machined parts and tooling.
In a bid to help companies meet new regulations on the use of solvents in component cleaning, Layton Technologies, has launched Blueseal which provides an hermetically sealed process chamber, ultrasonic cleaning, vacuum drying and extraction and encl
The Origo Mig 410 delivers 400A/34V at a 50% duty cycle and the Origo Mig 510 delivers 500A/39V at a 60 % duty cycle. Both may be used with interconnection cables up to 35m long.
Land Instruments International has expanded its range of infrared line-scanners with models for imaging and controlling high-temperature processes in the metals industries.
Designed to make light work of the toughest industrial cleaning challenges, the new ATTIX 9 range of wet or dry vacuums from Nilfisk-Alto packs powerful twin-motor performance and superior filtration into four high-efficiency, easy-to-operate machine
The CoGri Group has completed a major upgrade of the 3500m² concrete floor at Trinity Mirror's print works at Watford, Hertfordshire, while allowing the company"s newspapers and magazines to be printed with minimum interruption.
The installation of high efficiency Vision radiant tube heaters from AmbiRad at Gardner Denver Nash's Winsford, Cheshire, premises - the company"s main UK servicing centre for industrial pumps – has helped to reduce running costs.
Six high performance Compact C range progressing cavity (PC) pumps from Mono NOV have been installed at a wastewater treatment works in Dukinfield, Manchester, to improve processing efficiency for water company United Utilities.
Being able to make the ideal pump choice to suit the needs for your specific requirements has just been made easier by the release of the latest tool from Grundfos - WinCAPS 2009 - a comprehensive UK specific CD selection tool.
This newly updated
For many, hot chocolate is the perfect end to a day's skiing or snowboarding. Yet producing a perfect cup from a vending machine is far from an easy task in sub-zero temperatures. To maintain beverage quality the dosing pump required to deliver the
Wilden's Pro-Flo X is the latest technology to help maximise efficiency in air operated double diaphragm pumps, and most importantly it removes the need for an external control device.
Grundfos has launched the third generation of its booster system range. The new Hydro MPC combines the Grundfos CR pumps with a new user interface and new software to make installation and operation easier.
Running over 1700 kilometres from the Mediterranean Ceyhan terminal through 3 countries to the Caspian Sea the new BTC (Baku-Tibilisi-Ceyhan) crude oil pipeline presented some new technical challenges for electro-hydraulic actuator specialist Midland
As the recent Climate-change summit in Copenhagen proved, there is still widespread debate about who or what is responsible for climate change, and in what measures can and should be taken to combat its effect
Energy chain systems not only transport energy, data and media to machines and systems. They also influence their energy consumption costs. How much pull-push force, or driving force, is required at a given speed to move an energy chain? How light or
Energy chain expert igus is now offering a highly functional Internet service that comes with an optimised display solution for mobile phones. On its web pages you can find operating instructions for all energy supply systems from igus in the form of
At the last "Vision" trade show, GigE (Gigabit Ethernet) - as an alternative to FireWire, USB, and CameraLink – was referred to as the new future standard. The first camera manufacturers have already presented camera specific cables for the consumer
Energy Chain and accessory expert igus presented a new range of control cables at the Hanover Fair for use in energy chains across the machine tool industry. The oil-resistant "Chainflex" cables CF77 and CF78 have been developed for dynamic applicati
With the development of the roller energy chain more than 10 years ago, igus has successfully designed a safe solution for the transmission of energy and data for cranes.
Energy chains are used in production equipment, robots and tooling machines to guide and protect cables and hoses. Sometimes vibration can occur on the support channel and at the towing arm during the movement.
Alcon Solenoid Valves' new EXm rated valve actuation coil is providing precise dosing control for a new additive injection system designed specifically to handle the integration of biofuels into the domestic fuel market at the refinery.
Reducing energy usage will improve your bottom line, reduce your carbon footprint, benefit your company image and help meet the forthcoming legislation - this was the clear message from a conference of major business leaders led by the UK commercial
Many metalworking production plants are characterised by a very typical odour - the oil-bearing vapours of the cooling lubricants can often be noticed even outside the factory gates.
The investment in the Aqua-Save Technologies Waste Water Recycling Unit by Universal Engineering Company (Charlstown) is set to save the precision engineers over £5000 per year by virtually eradicating the amount of waste coolant and wash water taken
At 30 years old, the boiler make-up water treatment plant at E.ON’s Isle of Grain Power Station was beginning to look its age, and E.ON appointed ELGA Process water to give it the ‘Trinny and Susannah’ treatment. E.ON is the UK's largest integrated
The igubal system provides design engineers with a complete range of self-aligning bearings that are made completely of tribo-optimised plastic. The type series from the bearings specialist igus (UK) comprises of rod end bearings, flange, pivoting an
The polymer bearing specialist igus has expanded their range even further by introducing lubrication-free flange and pedestal bearings with plastic ball bearings.
Current estimations are that over 40% of all lubricants are ultimately released into the environment, by seeping into water or soil, or evaporating into the atmosphere.
Shell lubricants companies have expanded their Shell Naturelle range to spearhead a major focus on developing Environmentally Considerate Lubricants (ECLs). Each of the products within the range demonstrates good technical performance, along with a
