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Rainford Solutions, manufacturer of high quality electronic enclosure protection solutions, has announced its investment in a new Amada EM 3612 ZRT punching machine, which has been commissioned at its UK manufacturing facility in St Helens.
Rotork Skilmatic electro-hydraulic valve actuators have been ordered for increased safety ESD (Emergency Shutdown) duties on two new oil pipelines in China. The Mahui and Yunnan pipelines are attached to the network bringing oil and gas to China from offshore fields in the Bay of Bengal.
The new Amada EM 3612 ZRT machine is packed with cutting edge technology, which delivers high quality, high speed and high productivity processing. The highly automated turret punch press comprises of a 300 station tool storage unit and high speed automatic tool changing, reducing programming time and machine downtime. Additional productivity enhancing features and benefits of the new Amada EM 3612 ZRT machine include scratch free processing with a concealed lower turret, ID tooling system for digital tool control and a range of automated sheet load/unload options. This outstanding machine is compact and efficient; delivering flexibility and versatility.
With over 30 years of engineering expertise and continued investment into cutting edge manufacturing methods, Rainford continues to provide high quality products to its customers without having to compromise on quality. Excellent service support, ISO 9001 certified and an outstanding reputation have also been contributing factors to the long-term success of Rainford Solutions. For more information visit: www.rainfordsolutions.com
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This investment demonstrates Rainford’s commitment to an ongoing investment strategy. By improving its capabilities and service offering Rainford’s board of directors aims to focus on the best cutting edge technology available within the marketplace. In return Rainford can continue providing a stable, high quality processing service providing high quality products and optimum performance at all times to give its customers a highly competitive advantage using the latest cutting edge technology.
The Skilmatic actuators will be installed in automated and unattended valve chambers at pump stations, where they will provide isolating and failsafe ESD functions. These valves, known as ROSOV (Remote Operated Shut-off Valves), are designed to isolate sections of the pipelines in the event of a potential emergency.
The Skilmatic actuator combines failsafe performance with the benefits of Rotork IQ intelligent electric actuation technologies, facilitating remote supervision with a high level of asset management encompassing accurate control, monitoring and alarm signalling, operational data logging and diagnostics. Designed for functional safety applications SIL 2 with a HFT 0 to IEC 61508:2010 the Skilmatic actuator is also offered with a partial stroke testing capability, enabling the valve to be function tested without interrupting the process. The actuator is available with worldwide hazardous area certification. Visit: www.rotork.com
Global oil and gas, maritime, construction, power and mining recruitment provider Worldwide Recruitment Solutions (WRS) has launched a managed services product across all of its divisions. WRS’ specialist marine division has won a contract with a major offshore support services provider to manage crewing requirements for a number of vessels. To bolster delivery capabilities, WRS welcomes Donna Watson to the operational board where she will lead capabilities in her position as Head of Marine Managed Services. Donna works out of WRS’ Abu Dhabi office. Scottish-born Abu Dhabi resident Donna has a wealth of experience within the marine sector and has played a vital role in crewing and human resources at many of the world’s leading marine and oil and gas support services companies. She said: “It’s a real pleasure to join WRS at this critical time, as the company enters the next stage of its development. We shall be getting our teeth into some exciting projects in the coming months and the service we provide to our clients will be the key to success.” Mark Brown, Managing Director, WRS, said: “Donna has all the credentials to leverage WRS’ position as a world leader in marine crewing services. We have further developed our capabilities and infrastructure to deliver both service and cost benefits to clients globally – Donna’s appointment and our international expansion forms part of our longterm strategy and we will continue to make such investments in spite of challenging market conditions demonstrating our commitment to the sector in the long term. I speak for all of WRS’ senior management in welcoming Donna to the team.” WRS’ managed services division brings together many of WRS’ core offerings, giving clients the option to outsource entire projects or disciplines. For more information visit: www.worldwide-rs.com @TheEICEnergy
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