Industrial Process News Issue 713

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Magog Industries: The UK’s leading manufacturer of screws and barrels

Hertfordshire based engineering company, Magog Industries continues to widen its range to include sectional barrels, splines, co-rotational shafts and mixing elements to the plastics and rubber industry across the UK and Ireland. Working closely with long established partners such as MAST srl (Italy) and PENA Group (Spain) this allows the company to offer further solutions also to additive manufacturers and plastics recyclers for compounding and mixing.

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Established in 1964 as a general engineering company, Magog has evolved to offer full design, manufacture and supply of processing, mixing and conveying screw and barrels for extrusion, injection moulding, ISBM and blow moulding, along with increasing activity in plastics recycling.

“In addition to specialist screw and barrel manufacturing facilities, we offer repair and refurbishment of pre-used parts, saving our customers money not just against OEM items but in turnaround too, saving valuable downtime,” explained John Allsop, Director and General Manager. “With added expertise from our partners, this enhances our aim in meeting our customers’ specific processing and production requirements.”

Screw designs are configured to maximise performance from single start compression to a range of mixing elements for optimised distributive and dispersive mixing. The company also advise and offer design configuration for complex parallel and conical twin extruder screws. Manufactured from high quality metals including EN 41B Steel provides hardwearing properties but also allows refurbishment of hard welded flights at a later date. Depending on material type, surface treatments are on offer to include ceramic, hard chrome, HVOF, Armoloy in addition to Nitride and bi-metallic hardened.

For more information, contact Magog Industries: enquiries@magog.co.uk, telephone: 01920 465201 or visit: www.magog.co.uk

PET recycling label innovation

CCL

Label, the world’s largest converter of pressure sensitive and extruded film materials for decorative, functional and information labels, has unveiled a new generation of their EcoStream labels that support the recycling of PET bottles at a very high quality level. They are made from floating low-density polyolefin material that separates very easily from the heavier PET flakes in the sink/float process step at the sorter and recycler – which results in the yield of clean PET flakes that can be recycled back into new bottles, closing the loop.

“The official endorsement by both the European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP) and the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) in the United States underpins the performance of the label in the recycling process and the compatibility with existing recycling streams and technology,” says Reinhard Streit, Vice President and Managing Director Food&Beverage Europe at CCL.

The EcoStream® SP (Shear Performance) clear and opaque white pressure sensitive label is a further development of the existing EcoStream version, that has been successfully supplied to the international beverage market for many years.

Freshly blown and immediately labelled bottles can induce folds or bubbles on regular labels. EcoStream® SP pressure sensitive labels are developed to keep perfect labelling through flexible properties in particular suitable on post-shrinking PET bottles.

All other valuable properties of basic EcoStream labels are maintained unchanged and allow perfect and clean separation without contamination or discolouration neither of the washing bath nor PET-flakes.

For more information, contact us at: beverage@cclind.com

Surface Finishing

Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies (CWST)

Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies (CWST) provides high quality surface treatments, which will improve the life and performance of critical components through its global network of over 65 operating divisions and specialist onsite teams. Our surface treatments have been successfully used by OEM’s in major industries such as aerospace, automotive, oil & gas and power generation for many years.

We are only too aware of the logistical challenges and costs faced by our customers and so we can offer a ‘One Stop Shop’ solution providing a wide range of surface treatments including Controlled Shot and Laser Shock Peening, bespoke and trade Coating Applications, Thermal Spray Coatings and Parylene Coatings for metal, alloy, plastic and electronic components as well as Analytical Services.

We offer our customers a single source solution and point of contact for all their surface treatments, supporting their requirements through our global network of over 65 worldwide facilities and on-site field teams, improving and reducing turnaround times and costs.

We are specialists in protecting components from common failures and reducing maintenance costs for key industries such as aerospace, oil and gas, automotive, medical and general industrial markets.

Building on the unique heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies has a long tradition of providing innovative solutions and building solid and trusted customer relationships.

Full quality and customer approvals including NADCAP, ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100 Rev D.

To find out more, please visit: www.cwst.co.uk

n Excellent chip and abrasion resistance

n Reduces and prevents build-up of contaminates

n Excellent flexibility

n Dirt and debris less likely to attach to the surface

Microbial & bacteria growth inhibitor

n Using patented BioCote®

antimicrobial technology against microbial growth

n Inhibits and reduces microbial growth on protected coating

n Protects treated surfaces against bad odours, staining and material degradation

Easy clean and reduced cleaning intervals

n Provides continual microbial reduction on coating

n High PTFE content allows easy wipe down and cleaning

n Provides more hygienic and cleanable surface than brushed or finished steels

Applicable to a wide range of parts and components

such as door handles, elevator buttons, airport seating and gym equipment, the Fluregiene 200™ will be highly beneficial for these surfaces. BioCote® also has real-life data to support the application of this antimicrobial technology in environments such as health care, transport, education, public areas and much more.

For more information on Fluregiene 200™ and Everlube® Coating Products, please contact our coatings team on:

T +44 (0)1386 421444

info@cwst.co.uk www.cwst.co.uk

Introducing Fluregiene 200™

Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies, Everlube® Coating Products have partnered with BioCote® to expand their fluoropolymer coating product range to create Fluregiene 200™: an antimicrobial coating that is ideally suited for many surfaces and environments.

Based on existing Everlube® coating technology, the new Fluregiene 200™ is a unique fluoropolymer coating that offers low friction, easy-clean properties combined with superb chemical and abrasion resistance. With a view to improving hygiene standards, Everlube® Coatings have integrated BioCote® antimicrobial technology to protect the coating from microbes such as bacteria, mould and fungi. Benefits of applying antimicrobial technology into the Fluregiene 200™ include:

Anti-fouling

n Low COF Surface coating (0.08 – 0.2 static)

n Corrosion resistance and excellent chemical resistance

Future proof your business with Medatech’s Priority ERP solutions

In this issue of Industrial Process News, we are proud to announce that we have selected Medatech UK as our ERP Solutions Company of the Month.

Established in October 2001 by Managing Director Phil Nicholls and Director Meir Gabay, Medatech UK is the number one reseller of Priority ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and is the only gold partner. The company has headquarters in Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire, as well as a second office in Manchester and a third office in Australia.

Medatech UK provides companies with one of the most flexible ERP solutions with many customisable features, meaning that it can tailor the software to match user requirements seamlessly, while maintaining the option of easy upgrades to new version releases. This guarantees that the software is always up to date, can be used long term, and ensures the best return on investment for the client.

Medatech UK is the only vendor to allow all kinds of installation, and any kind of pricing model, and any combination of these installation and pricing models to suit any option the client prefers. It is important to ensure that all your staff, not just those in the office, can access Priority. This means that those in more hostile environments and those working remotely can have real-time access to your IT systems – Priority provides this access.

The Priority software has a built-in mobile app functionality, which allows use via a smartphone. There are many out of the box applications available and clients can add more using simple generators. Priority also gives the tools to optimise client’s entire manufacturing processes, and with production planning, compliance, process scheduling, and supply chain management, Priority can reduce costs whilst increasing business relationships.

One satisfied client wrote a testimonial stating, “We began our path to growth using Priority ERP and the know-how from the team at Medatech has been a winner for us. We have no intention of changing that formula as we move into more specialised products and services.”

Medatech UK works with customers in many diverse industries, but its main target market is small-tomedium sized enterprises (SME) and privately held manufacturers that mainly deal with complex business models. The main reason for approaching this segment

of the marketplace is the ability to deliver fast and reasonably priced implementations that result in the best return on investment for the long term.

Over recent months, Medatech UK has been growing its first line support team on a regular basis to make sure that high standards are being maintained to the constantly growing install base. The company has launched a new post go live effort of account management to work hand in hand with both clients

critical ERP solutions, affordable solutions will certainly be appealing to clients.

In addition to this, as clients currently have unlimited access to tech support via the customer portal, phone, or email, Medatech UK is looking at expanding its support services. The company would like to encourage clients to use more of these support services by offering some extra administration services such as adding users, managing privileges or even opening a new company. As the market regains strength post COVID-19, the

and project managers to ensure all clients’ needs and requirements are supported. It has also heavily increased the sales and marketing efforts since lockdown, in order to get the brand more familiar and known to a larger section of the marketplace.

company has added more staff to ensure that operations and customer support maintain its high level even with increased demand.

As part of the IT Services and Consulting sector, Medatech UK’s mission is to supply a variety of creative IT related solutions with a strong emphasis on high level of service, high level of expertise and long-term commitment to customer needs. The company makes business work more efficiently for its clients by supporting them through all stages, from implementation to going live and customer support.

Priority ERP is superior in the way that it manages all aspects of the business on a single unified, integrated platform. It has a wide scope of functionality in all modules and is unsurpassed by any of its direct competition, and once a transaction is performed, it is visible to all business units, dependent on their privileges level. The company also offers outstanding built-in technology, which manages manufacturing and work in progress.

Another unique feature of Priority ERP is the flexibility of the software, which can be adapted to specific user needs, customised to required business processes and developed to include unique functionality. Medatech UK has also created a unique implementation methodology which allows projects to be delivered on a relatively short schedule and limited budget with every Priority transaction enabled to be user, date and time stamped to provide an accurate audit trail of events.

In the future, Medatech UK will be making its hosting and cloud services more affordable for new names and existing clients alike, as reducing costs would make these options attractive. As many businesses are switching from in-house managed IT servers to the cloud, it is imperative that users of Priority ERP solutions are 100% confident in the infrastructure behind the software, and as UK-based servers are managed 24/7 to ensure uninterrupted uptime for customers’ mission-

In October, the company is hosting its first post COVID-19 user conference, which is an opportunity for customers to learn how to get even more use out of their systems, further increase their efficiency and learn the priority ERP road map. The event will be held at the Silverstone Racecourse, where Medatech UK will be showcasing some of the new functionality included in Version 22.0 plus many more presentations and workshops, including a glimpse of Priority Software’s road map for 2023.

The user conference is also the perfect platform for clients to network with each other, and to meet support and project management teams. Clients will be encouraged to put forward their ideas, including things that they might like to see changed or added to the system.

Digital Marketing Manager Jack Harris concluded, “As a service focused business, we are listening to our clients’ needs and make sure those are included in the wish list for future versions releases. As the largest reseller and the only gold partner for Priority, we have a significant impact on the product roadmap, which we use for our client’s satisfaction.”

For more information, please see below:

T +44 (0)23 8046 0400

sales@medatechuk.com

www.medatechuk.com

Industrial Process Technologies

RTI specifies

a Safe

Computing Platform for future rail operations with European railway operators and industry

With digitalisation, many new technologies will enter the railway system that place high safety requirements on IT environments. As part of the sector initiative, Real-Time Innovations (RTI), the largest software framework company for autonomous systems, has collaborated with a group of European rail operators and industry companies to move this initiative forward.

With the introduction of enhanced Control Command and Signalling (CCS) approaches, and novel technologies

such as advanced sensing and artificial intelligence into the rail system, it is necessary to design the appropriate IT platforms for future rail operation. In this context, the railway initiatives Reference CCS Architecture (RCA) and Open CCS Onboard Reference Architecture (OCORA) started working on a Safe Computing Platform concept in 2020, which is expected to provide the basis for safety-relevant railway applications for both onboard and trackside deployments. A key design paradigm is the introduction of a standardised method for separating

applications from the computing platform. This decouples domains with very distinct lifecycles and leverages latest advances in the IT sector, while still leaving room for vendor differentiation on the detailed computing platform implementation.

ACG: On a mission to help pharmaceutical companies’ future proof ageing plant

ACG, a leading supplier of fully integrated manufacturing solutions to the global pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry, is pleased to announce its engineering business –dedicated to aftermarkets service – is working with its manufacturing customers to increase the life cycle of their machines.

The company is on a mission to ensure its customers do not add to their productivity concerns and is helping them to remove any avoidable interruptions to their production whilst enhancing performance. ACG engineers analyse machines around the world enabling them to

help owners and operators find better methods of working.

From electronic upgrades to updated OEM parts, ACG’s customers can reduce changeover and setup times; improve yield and operator safety standards. By upgrading, rather than replacing, machines can sustain less wear and tear, run more smoothly and last longer.

Additionally, the ACG team is helping its customers with ageing machines achieve 21

CFR Part 11 compliance, the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulation for electronic documentation and electronic signatures.

Depending on the type and age of an individual machine, the different methods for improving machine performance include production planning, condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, energy optimisation, operator augmentation and remote servicing. All are designed to help reduce costs and boost revenues and profit.

Ashish Karulkar, Head of Aftermarkets at ACG, comments, “The message at the heart of our operation is ‘make it better.’ A healthier world means providing affordable quality medicines and supplements safely to all areas of the planet, with minimal impact on the environment. Good machines are needed to make good medicines.”

Contact www.acg-world.com

European Springs & Pressings

Full design and manufacturing service for bespoke and standard pressings, wire forms, coil and gas springs.

We understand that no two jobs are the same, often requiring the use of different materials, treatments, variable tolerances or specific heat resistance. Investing in the latest technology and qualified toolmakers ensures that we can design and

produce the very best bespoke stampings, springs and wire forms.

A custom-tailored manufacturing process and in-house design service – with CAD/CAM software and systems – means we can help you

Drives, Controls & Automation

Bespoke materials handling solutions

CJ Waterhouse Company Ltd provides the design, manufacture and installation of a variety of bespoke materials handling solutions including: material storage & discharge, automated weighing, material elevation & dosing, pneumatic and mechanical conveying, screening & separation, packing & palletisation and automation/process control solutions.

Our equipment ranges from individual standalone machines to full turn-key installations incorporating mechanical, electrical and software solutions.

We have extensive experience working with a wide variety of raw materials from fine powders & pellets to viscous oils and supply to numerous manufacturing industries such as:

n Food & Beverage

n Chemicals

n Pet/Animal Feeds

n Aggregates

n Rubber & Plastics

n Recycling & Waste

We are exhibiting at this year’s PPMA Total Show where we shall be unveiling our Smart Cart AGV System, the automated guided vehicle micro ingredient batch weighing and bagging solution.

We are also delighted to announce that one of our partner companies, Cidiesse, will be joining us on the stand to demonstrate its range of swing bin bucket elevators.

Should you have any current project requirements or simply wish to discuss what we can offer in the future, please pay us a visit on Stand E42 or call: 01636 610792 or email: sales@cjwaterhouse.co.uk or visit our website at: www.cjwaterhouse.co.uk

realise a range of prototype ideas, individually cut using precision lasers for R&D testing or put into full production. Our fully-equipped tool room can design and build any production tooling needed, assuring you of competitive pricing, consistent quality and dependable supply.

T 0208 663 1800 info.bec@europeansprings.com www.europeansprings.com

To take this work to the next stage, the railways and industry players including RTI, DB Netz AG, duagon AG, Nederlandse Spoorwegen, SBB, Siemens Mobility GmbH, SNCF Voyageurs, SNCF Réseau, SYSGO GmbH, Thales and Wind River have jointly developed a first version of the specification of the possible API between railway applications and the Safe Computing Platform, and published this in OCORA Release 2.

www.rti.com

Drives, Controls & Automation

ABB launches five-axis Delta robot fastest for lightweight product picking, packing & re-orientation

ABB is expanding its FlexPicker® Delta robot portfolio with the IRB 365. With five axis and 1.5kg payload, the IRB 365 is both flexible and the fastest in its class for reorientating packaged lightweight products such as cookies, chocolates, peppers, candies, small bottles, and parcels.

Responding to the rise in e-commerce and growing demand for shelf ready packaged goods, the IRB 365 has been developed for applications including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and consumer goods, where production line

speed and adaptability are essential. From product reorienting, top-loading and secondary packaging, to bottle handling, unscrambling, 3D picking, feeding and parcel sorting, the IRB 365 meets a wide variety of applications. Powered by the OmniCoreTM C30 controller – the smallest Delta robot controller on the market – the system offers best-in-class motion control, built-in digital connectivity, and 1,000+ additional software hardware functions ready to meet future demands and requirements.

Through ABB’s PickMaster® Twin software, the IRB 365 can be integrated into packaging lines in a matter of hours rather than days, using digital twin technology, which also reduces changeover times from hours to just minutes.

For more information, please contact: Michelle Jocelyn, Media Relations, T +44 (0)7710 124134 michelle.jocelyn@gb.abb.com go.abb/robotics

ABB wins Red Dot award for FlexPacker industrial

Delta robot

ABB’s IRB 390 FlexPacker® industrial Delta robot designed for ultra-fast packing has been chosen for the Red Dot Product Design Award – the second ABB robot to receive the prestigious award in two consecutive years.

The global Red Dot Design Awards recognise achievements in product design, with the jury –comprised of over 50 international design experts –testing and evaluating thousands of entries every year. In 2022, the Red Dot Award panel looked for products that showed design quality and a high degree of innovation – at-tributes that informed the FlexPacker’s development from the beginning. The award reflects the importance of design in robotics as more automated solutions are rolled out to collaborate with humans and compliment skilled work to make production safer and more sustainable.

The FlexPacker Delta robot was designed specifically for ultra-fast, high payload picking and efficient pack-aging of goods up to 15kg. During its development, particular focus was placed on shelf-ready packaging, in which the products can be placed vertically, making it ideal for the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and consumerpackaging segments. Equipped with either four or five axes, the robot’s ‘tilting’ axis enhances its flexibility, making secondary packaging is faster and more efficient.

The FlexPacker’s appearance reflects its level of functionality, with its white painted coating making it both aesthetically pleasing but also easy to keep clean. Very few horizontal surfaces and a simple, geometric shape prevents the accumulation of debris, helping it maintain its operational speed and precision.

Praised by the judges for its ‘clean design, quality and innovation,’ the FlexPacker boasts two new joints, offering greater freedom. The result of a radical redesign of the standard Delta robot’s parallel arms, these joints offer increased stiffness to withstand additional loads, allowing the FlexPacker to pick up more or heavier items, or use larger, more sophisticated grippers. The joints are sealed, making them maintenance free for the lifetime of the robot. For more information, please contact:

Michelle Jocelyn, Media Relations, T +44 (0)7710 124134 michelle.jocelyn@gb.abb.com go.abb/robotics

Optimas solutions driving EV performance

Nolonger are electrification and sustainability industry buzzwords, but rapidly growing industry objectives. The future of automotive will be driven by advances in cleaner technologies – electric and hydrogen powered vehicles and a concerted effort is required by the whole of industry to work together to nurture innovation and safeguard the environment.

Recent times have seen a substantial uptick in EV sales, however one of the main issues facing manufacturers to increase consumer adoption is addressing range anxiety. Performance is key – even down to the nuts and bolts that fasten the vehicles together. Light weighting, insulation and material choice are considerations that carry increased importance, directly effecting vehicle performance, range, and overall cost.

To global fastener and component distribution and manufacturing experts, Optimas Solutions, this subject is right in the company’s wheelhouse. Vast automotive expertise paired with sustainable manufacturing methods and advanced VMI systems are helping both established auto brands and start-ups find the right solutions to increase efficiency, performance, and save costs.

EV production, whether the vehicles themselves or associated infrastructure, is a minefield of technical performance challenges, down to the very smallest of parts, but it is a challenge in which Optimas are leading the charge.

T 01452 880500

https://international.optimas.com

Drives & Controls Expo & Co-Located Shows Review – Top Exhibitors

The home of the Automation Industry

From the 5–7 April 2022, the Drives & Controls Show made a long awaiting comeback to the NEC in Birmingham.

Alongside its co-located industry events, both the manufacturing and engineering sectors made a strong display of its innovation and confidence at Drives & Control, Smart Industry Expo, Plant and Asset Management, Fluid Power & Systems, and Air-Tech Exhibitions.

Drives & Controls is the leading UK magazine for drives, automation, mechanical power transmission and motion control. The automation, power transmission & motion engineering event strongly reflected the growing economic optimism within the UK bringing together key suppliers of state-of-the-art equipment and key note speakers representing all sectors of the industry including robotics,

automation, machine safety, drives motion control, energy efficiency and more.

Smart Industry Expo 2022 is the UK’s leading manufacturing event and provided a great platform for visitors to learn about digitalisation and how to prepare and implement a strategy.

Plant & Asset Management 2022 is the UK’s premier event

The DOLD Safemaster W series

Withongoing advances in manufacturing processes and automation, OEM’s are embracing new technologies such as auto guided machinery and vehicles in order to streamline their manufacturing capabilities. Whilst clients benefit from this new technology, they also have to carefully consider the safety risks in order to keep both operators and machinery safe in this highly automated environment.

The DOLD Safemaster W range of safety control products is ideally suited for wireless estop communication and control which is required to manage this environment. The DOLD Safemaster W series is approved for use in safety applications up to Cat.4 /Pl e or SIL 3 rated wireless safety

applications, and provides clients a much greater flexibility over conventional ‘wired solutions.’ It offers safe signal transmission to ensure a high level of availability, even in rough and difficult

for plant, asset and maintenance management, and this year was used to help plant and maintenance professionals understand the transition to maintenance 4.0 as well as deploying the latest maintenance and asset management technologies.

Air-Tech Expo is the UK’s exhibition for the compressed air, generators and vacuum market. The event highlighted current key themes in air compressor and related technology and was supported by the British Compressed Air Society.

Lastly, Fluid Power Systems 2022 focused on a comprehensive range of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for

to access plants and manufacturing/processing environments. Safe radio transmission of emergency stop functions offers additional flexibility in protecting hazardous areas.

Fully approved by TUV Rheinland, the DOLD Safemaster W range offers solutions covering Wireless Emergency Stop and control of a single machine, control and E-stop using a Wireless Enabling Switch, through to the UH6900 system in either Pair Mode, or Group Mode for multiple machinery control.

T +44 (0)1245 324432 admin@dold.co.uk www.dold.co.uk

Eradicate long lead times with Apex Dynamics

Marked as one of our top exhibitors at the Drives & Controls event 2022, Apex Dynamics is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of servo and planetary gearboxes, boasting the fastest delivery in the industry.

Offering a unique package, which no other servo gearbox supplier can match, Apex’s planetary gearboxes have a number of patented design features, which offer unique advantages for higher performance. Apex offer a unique 5-year warranty across its complete range of servo gearboxes, rack and pinion products, and focus on quality, delivery and cost-effectiveness throughout all its services.

All Apex standard gearbox ranges have achieved Category II 2 GD c T6 classification to the latest ATEX DIRECTIVE 2014/34/EU, which means all ATEX gearboxes are still available in Apex’s standard 3-week lead time and can be ATEX labelled on request at no additional cost.

Are you ready for Brexit? Apex Dynamics has a volume manufacturing facility outside Europe and manufactures more than 50,000 precision servo gearbox units a month. Therefore, unlike others in the industry, is able to guarantee continuing supply arrangements to UK customers under current terms.

Choose Apex Dynamics as your supplier of choice with its unmatched 2-3 week lead time and

guaranteed free delivery if your order does not arrive on time.

For more information, please see below:

T 0121 227 5340 sales@apexdynauk.com www.apexdynauk.com

Control Techniques: Commander S

Drives and Controls 2022 was the perfect platform for Control Techniques, part of the Nidec group of companies, to launch the newest member of its Commander family. Commander S is the latest generation of micro drive that has its own revolutionary app interface named Marshal. It was a successful show and visitors were very keen to see the very latest drive technology and the benefits this brand new drive has to offer.

Commander S provides a unique solution for applications that require plug-and-play control convenience straight from the box. Its many onboard features make it easy to install, easy to use, reliable and cost-effective.

Commander S is the first drive to come with an app interface as standard. Marshal, powered by NFC technology, reforms how the user interfaces with the drive making commissioning,

monitoring, diagnostics, and getting support so easy. It’s a game-changer in today's crowded micro drives market.

Commander S is the drive for the future, it is so reliable Control Techniques are confident enough

to supply it with a free five-year warranty.

For more information about how this easy-to-use drive can fit seamlessly into your simple applications, please visit: www.controltechniques.com/commander-s

M.A.C. Solutions: Technical distributor of industrial hardware and software

M.A.C. Solutions (UK) Ltd are the leading provider of Industrial IT and OT technical products for the connected world, focussing on the industrial software and hardware markets. We have provided a number of leading products over the years, most notably Kepware and MDT Autosave (now Auvesy-MDT).

We work with businesses of all sizes to improve their industrial operations through the provision of optimum software and hardware. Our goal is to connect industrial data and securely present it for analysis at our customer’s fingertips.

M.A.C. Solutions provide technical expertise and deliver real solutions that are adaptable,

scalable and that work. Our Technical Support Team has a wealth of knowledge and experience across our product portfolio. Our customers can leverage this to ensure optimal equipment and software performance. We are equipped to deal with most of the enquiries in-house, resolving them quickly and efficiently to keep our customers operations running smoothly.

For more information, visit our website: www.mac-solutions.net or contact us at: sales@mac-solutions.co.uk.

use in electro-magnetic system designs and applications for improved process automation, control, monitoring and analytics.

This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s event, listed here in alphabetical order: Apex Dynamics, Control Techniques, DOLD & M.A.C. Solutions. Further details can be found on this page.

https://www.drives-expo.com

Addressing climate change through BioBased alternatives

How can the United Kingdom address the growing concerns about carbon emissions due to fossil fuel-based asphalt roads?

The asphalt industry is gradually shifting from traditional Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) to Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA). A new, low-carbon bio-binder was developed that can substantially reduce carbon emissions from road construction as well as position itself as an alternative to fastdepleting fossil-based binders.

Gautam Zen UK introduced a bio-based asphalt solution incorporating kraft lignin, a bio binder resulting in the development of the sustainable & environment-friendly BioLigninAsphalt with lower emission levels, improved durability of pavements and extended lifetime of roads. The technique allows asphalting companies to partially replace Bitumen in the mix with Lignin, thereby reducing the mix temperature without impact on performance.

In March 2022, SteelPhalt, Harsco Corporation, launched the world’s first Carbon Negative Asphalt SteelSurf ECO+ using steel slag and renewable bio binder Kraft Lignin. This was successfully tested in Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council in South Yorkshire, for the first time in the UK. On 3rd August 2022, SteelPhalt completed yet another project at St. Andrews Major School, Dinas Powys near Cardiff using

sera Technology

Asa worldwide leader in dosing technology, sera Technology is a system provider of high-quality products and services for the dosing and feeding of chemicals and fluids. Indeed, with 75 years of experience, sera Technology is renowned for its excellent customer service and leading German engineering, offering some of the most robust pumps available on the market.

Safely convey & transfer with our new

the New Granulated Kraft Lignin supplied by Gautam ZEN UK & Stora Enso.

There is an immense potential to transform the entire sector with renewable Kraft Lignin. Mr RAY Sandip, the CEO of Gautam ZEN UK, said, “It’s about time we save our planet. It’s time to work with bio-based alternative materials.” He welcomed association and active collaboration from industry sectors in select markets to develop and implement Kraft Lignin.

Gautam ZEN UK empowers the chemical industry with innovative, bio-based materials and global supply chain solutions.

T +44 (0)20 71930556

reachus@gautamzen.co.uk

www.gautamzen.co.uk

airPUMP, an Air operated diaphragm pump with an operating range up to max. 8bar/900 L/min.

sera air operated diaphragm pumps are cost-effective, leakage-free positive displacement pumps. They have two diaphragms linked by a connecting rod. Compressed air is supplied alternately to the air chambers behind the diaphragms through an air control valve, so that one diaphragm is pushed forward while the other is pulled back (pressure/suction stroke). The special design of the air control valve ensures that the pumps can always be started up safely and there are no inconvenient downtimes. The high quality of the materials guarantees long-term, operationally reliable use. The right material is available to meet every need. We supply all accessories required for optimal installation of dosing pumps, including compressed air supply units, pulsation dampers and connection adapters, etc.

Contact

T 01283 753400

www.sera-web.com

https://www.facebook.com/seragruppe

https://www.instagram.com/ sera_karriere

Electrical & Electronics

10 years of Biral Thunderstorm Detection Technology

Biral are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the innovative BTD Technology.

On June 6th 2012, Biral’s prototype BTD-300 detected its first thunderstorm. Since 2012, Biral’s premises’ rooftop BTD-300 has detected ~140 thunderstorms within 20km of Portishead.

The BTD-300 is used in land-based applications and was designed to meet the needs of national and international airports. With a detection radius of 83km a single sensor will reliably provide warnings for any airport, wind farm or large industrial site. Its real-time output can be taken into any control or monitoring system and used to initiate alarms or warnings and to track the path of a storm cell. Its hard-wired connection means that it is reliable, even in when the worst storms arrive.

The BTD-350 was developed specifically for installation off-shore on marine platforms, oil and gas rigs, vessels and at off-shore wind turbine parks.

The BTD-350 features a strengthened vibration resistant design with extensive use of both stainless steel and marine grade paint technology to ensure a long life in the harsh marine environment. For example, when mounted on a marine sub-station, one BTD-350 can offer advance warnings of an approaching electrical storm to even the largest of off-shore wind farms. When mounted onto a service or support vessel, it becomes a mobile warning system, which can be used at any wind farm, offering protection to all staff at that location.

T +44 (0)1275 847787 enquiries@biral.com https://www.biral.com

Heating equipment manufacturer celebrates 100-year anniversary

Industrial heating technology manufacturer Watlow, which specialises in electric components for complete thermal systems, has reached its 100-year anniversary milestone. The company, which was founded in 1922 in Missouri, USA, is now a global electric heating specialist with over 1,000 patents and 4,200 employees working across locations in North America, Asia and Europe.

Watlow began manufacturing electric heating elements for the shoe industry, before widening its product offering in the 1930s to introduce electric immersion heaters to replace steam pipes and fire-hazardous gas. Then, in the 1980s, Watlow expanded its global reach with the opening of sales offices in Italy, France, the UK and Taiwan.

Since its founding in 1922, the company has developed into a highly regarded industry heating technology manufacturer, holding more than 1,000 patents and employing over 4,000 people working in nine manufacturing facilities and five technology centres across three continents. Additionally, Watlow gains sales coverage in 178 countries.

The 2010’s became the most productive and significant period of the company’s journey so far. Within just eight years, Watlow introduced ten new products including the F4T process controller with touch-screen technology, OPTIMAX® heat exchanger and the range of FLUENT® in-line heaters. Now, the company serves any application that may use industrial process heating such as semiconductor processing, energy generation and medical and food service equipment.

To find out more about Watlow’s products and services, please visit: www.watlow.com

Rugged enclosures from Foremost offer protection for Naval and Commercial Maritime electronic systems

Foremost Electronics, the engineeringled Essex based importer and specialist distributor of electromechanical components, announces the availability of a wide range of enclosures providing rugged protection of electronic systems for shipboard naval systems and maritime electronic equipment. Applications include shipboard targeting radar, anti-submarine systems, communications equipment, control, and monitoring equipment.

Continued maritime threats including territorial disputes, smuggling, and piracy are driving countries to make greater

investments in their naval capabilities. This includes adoption of the latest satellite communication technology as well as focusing on smaller vessels with enhanced weapon systems.

For over three decades, Foremost Electronics Ltd, a Platinum Distributor for nVent SCHROFF has been a world leader among developers and manufacturers of electronics packaging components and systems. Whatever challenges customers may have to overcome, partnering with Foremost will deliver the right solution.

Lascar’s PanelPilot B series used in Ruggedized Power Supply for undercover surveillance

Active in the government security market since 1984, MIB Electronic is a well-known manufacturer and supplier of specialised undercover surveillance equipment. Providing and serving government, defence, and law enforcement agencies across the world from their offices in South Germany and South West England.

MIB Electronic pride themselves on their ability to design, develop and manufacture a wide range of high-quality equipment. This equipment includes undercover surveillance smartphones, mini pan, tilt and zoom camera systems, laser, and IR audio surveillance devices, alarm system sensors, and much more.

Thanks to their extensive manufacturing capabilities, MIB Electronic also offer customisation services, enabling them to meet their customers’ particular design needs.

The challenge

One of MIB Electronics’ recent projects involved building Ruggedized Power Supply units for outdoor surveillance applications. The brief was very specific: the units needed to be weatherproof, hardwearing, suitable for outdoor power supplies and able to withstand harsh environments.

The need for a display was also important, a display that provided valuable visual

feedback by showing the voltage and status of the battery was essential.

The solution

After several attempts at finding a product that suited both the application and their client’s needs, MIB Electronic discovered the SGD 21-B from Lascar Electronics. A low-cost, ultra-low-power, sunlight-readable, singlechannel voltmeter with a sleek, monochrome 2.1” e-paper dot matrix display.

With the use of Lascar’s SGD 21-B, MIB Electronics successfully created the battery pack with the capacity to manage multiple output options to power surveillance equipment in a range of demanding situations including bad weather conditions.

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Foremost specialise in manufacturing components that can stand up to harsh environments, rugged applications, and extreme conditions as well as meeting shock and vibration requirements. Foremost’s products and complete solutions combine the know-how of our specialists in the integration of mechanics, electronics, and thermal control together with many years of experience and the most diverse application requirements to maximize our customer’s size, weight, and power requirements.

For more information, please call: +44 (0)1371 811171, email: sales@4most.co.uk or visit: https://www.4most.co.uk

Rob Gilmore, CEO at Watlow

COMTRAXX® CP9i delivers touch screen condition monitoring for industrial applications

New touchscreens from Bender offer intelligent condition monitoring and an overview of connected electrical systems to deliver real-time monitoring, fault diagnosis and alarm in industrial settings.

With an integrated touch display, customised visualisation of connected systems and intuitive operation, the new displays help engineers, and maintenance teams manage the performance, availability, and uptime of high-value assets.

Available in 7 and 15.6-inch display sizes, the CP9...-I series features a condition monitor with web interface, a display with integrated BMS and BCOM interfaces as well as Modbus RTU/TCP, for connecting to Bender and third-party devices. Measured values, parameters and other data are available via the web interface or display. The 7-inch version is suitable to be mounted in a control cabinet door so that information is highly visible.

Robust construction and solid Bender design mean there are few limits to potential industrial applications, with remote access via LAN, WAN or Internet allowing for diagnosis and maintenance. Typical applications include data centres, wind farm, manufacturing, process, and plant.

The flexible display format provides an overview of connected system parameters, with active visual and acoustic notifications in the event of alarms, with the option of displaying the source and corrective action for any faults that occur.

Lee Slater of Bender UK said, “The CP9...-I allows greater visibility of electrical power system health at a glance. The increased communication functionality also allows the end-users to receive remote information when site access is not always possible, reducing the time taken to identify and rectify developing power systems issues. The CP9...-I is suited to both those with and without an existing building management system.”

Continuous hardware and software development means these products are future proof with updates provided free of charge.

Contact Bender UK for information, T +44 (0)1229 480123

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Handling, Storage & Logistics

Linde unleashes powerful new electric tow tractors and platform trucks

Anew range of powerful electric tow tractors and platform trucks is arriving on the UK market from leading materials handling solutions provider, Linde.

STILL UK has launched the RXE 10-16C, a successor to its highly successful STILL RX 50, one of the best-selling electric forklift trucks in its class.

The new RXE 10-16C arrives as the smallest member of the electric forklift family, powered by lead-acid or lithiumion batteries. It strikes the right balance between driving comfort, manoeuvrability and safety while moving loads of up to 1.6 tonnes in the tightest of spaces.

At a height of just under two metres and being less than a metre wide, the three-wheel counterbalance truck fits

The new electric tow tractors Linde P120 to P350 and the Linde W20 and W30 platform trucks have been completely revised in terms of performance and ergonomics

These innovative vehicles are designed to meet the demanding efficiency and safety requirements of automotive and other large manufacturing companies, airport operators and a wide range of other applications.

The electric tractors in the new Linde P120 to P350 series offer models with towing capacities of 12 to 35 tonnes.

Despite their compact dimensions, they can pull heavy trailers loaded with production parts or haul airport baggage trains over long distances coping effortlessly with slopes and gradients. The new range offers a choice of four different models with towing capacities of 12, 18, 25 and 35 tonnes based on 3 different wheelbases depending on capacity.

Thanks to their powerful AC motors, the tractors can negotiate ramps, gradients and long distances quickly and reliably at speeds of up to 25 km/h. All variants can be powered by either lead-acid or lithium-ion batteries with hydrogen fuel cells as a further option. Lateral or vertical battery changing allows trucks with spare batteries to cope with extended or multiple shifts.

Extensive safety features along with powerful drive technology provide enhanced driving comfort for operators as well as delivering fast and safe goods handling.

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Current lead times from 7 working days

safely through doors or narrow aisles in the warehouse aided by very sensitive steering.

The RXE 10-16C does not lack for power either, having a top speed of 12.5km/h when loaded. For safety, especially when manoeuvring in tighter spaces, Curve Speed Control assistance comes as standard equipment.

Other safety features include protective roof bars that offer the driver the best possible view of people or objects nearby.

The new truck gets its power from a rear-wheel, three-phase

You can turn it any way you like: the RXE 10-16C simply fits. Always

AC drive in 24-volt technology, based on the FM-X reach truck. A major advantage is that the steering chain has been replaced by hydraulic gear steering, reducing maintenance costs.

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Recent months have highlighted again the issue some supply chains are having. It doesn’t matter where you’re operating, whether you’re in the UK, the US, or elsewhere, we all have global supply chains now, and that is where the disruptions are.

We know that getting the right gas safety tools and equipment when you need them is becoming increasingly challenging due to supply chain challenges. Crowcon is dedicated to providing safety, health, and environmental technologies to support organisations across multiple industries. We know that you shouldn’t have to wait to ensure you’re safe at work or ensuring your people are safe. That’s why we’re dedicated to having readily available products when you need them most.

With a wide range of portable and fixed gas detection solutions, we can help find the right detector for you, no matter your application or industry.

Personal CO monitors and flue gas/combustion analysers are also available at a reduced lead-time for all HVAC engineers and contractors.

Our lead-time for portable detectors and flue gas or combustion analysers is 7 working days. With fixed detectors available from 7 working days.

Contact us for a quote today.

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A snug fit – STILL e-forklift family welcomes the compact RXE 10-16C

How do you calculate the cost of your wrapping operations?

means that you only need to use half the material to secure a pallet for shipment. Similarly, our Goliath and ExcelAir machine films can stretch between 100 and 300%, which means that each roll can wrap far more pallets than a conventional film. As a result, far less wrapping material is required for each load shipped.

It’s all too easy to look at the initial price of a roll of film and assume that’s all you need to consider when ordering wrap, but does a cheaper roll provide good value for money when used?

Based on your current film specification, how much material do you use for each pallet?

If you wrap a large amount of product each day or week, you may find yourself going through a significant amount of thicker or less efficient film, which may raise your overall wrapping costs in the medium to long term. Furthermore, budget films may not provide enough tension to maintain high integrity for your pallets in storage or transit, potentially losing stability over a short period of time. This results in potential damage to interior packaging and product; additional costs that may need to be considered when shipping.

“Changing to a high-quality specialist wrap may, at first, appear to increase the initial cost per roll... but the benefits gained in terms of efficiency and performance will make vastly greater long-term savings.”

We’ve listed just a few reasons why this is below:

1: High stretch

Our Goliath hand films stretch 100% when used, whereas standard hand films can only stretch 25% before losing retention performance and tearing. This

2: Reduced ordering costs

You can reduce the number of rolls required for your wrapping operations by using specialised stretch film that travels two or three times the distance (yield) of standard stretch film. Further optimisation of the wrap configuration is possible due to the films amazing performance. This reduces purchasing costs, frees up valuable storage space, and reduces the time spent replacing finished reels. In addition, fewer deliveries result in reduced transport costs, fuel usage and emissions.

3: Maintain quality

Reduced material use does not imply decreased quality. Specialist films have a high durability and tension, ensuring the integrity and safety of the pallet throughout its journey. This also improves the presentation of your goods on the pallet, allowing for easy bar-code reading and a clear view of your primary products.

4: Reduce waiting times

Perforated films allow hot or moisture-laden products to cool or dry while being wrapped, eliminating the need for dedicated time and space in your busy operations. ExcelAir can cut your cooling times by more than 50%, saving you both time and money.

5: Return on investment

We understand that your primary revenue is dependent on your products. Our films have been

designed to protect and preserve your shipments, with the goal of minimising damage or spoilage of loads. This results in higher profit margins on each consignment delivered.

“By embracing the latest technology in high performance films, you can reduce film usage by up to 70% and costs by 50%.”

6: Film waste

Our films have reinforced edging, which not only ensures a stronger wrap, but also allows rolls to be dropped, thrown or run over and still unwind without issue, unlike standard films, which will continue to tear. We calculated that approximately 13% of standard pallet wrap is discarded without being used due to performance issues. This is something to think about during the purchasing process.

7: Staff productivity

Employees who dislike using pallet wrap are common

in fast-paced warehousing and distribution. Standard films require far more effort to use because they are not flexible and cannot deal with protrusions, increasing the risk of strain and injury. Unreliable film, which frequently tears and fails, can frustrate and reduce productivity, especially near the end of a shift. Goliath film requires far less effort and your employees will appreciate your investment in their tools.

It is not a difficult or lengthy procedure.

Goliath and ExcelAir films can be easily installed on existing machinery or introduced for hand wrapping, with no extra effort!

Contact us today and we will walk you through the process; pallet wrap is all we do.

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Industrial Process Technologies

Vacuum Cleaners for hazardous dusts

It is essential when evaluating a vacuum cleaner for industrial and commercial cleaning tasks, that consideration is given to the relevant hazards and that the equipment is therefore specified appropriately.

Hazards from dusts and spilled product fall in to two distinct categories; the first is dusts that are hazardous to health. This category includes obvious products like asbestos and silica dust, but any dust that can be breathed in by the operator or other personnel in the workplace is likely to be hazardous to health to a degree.

The second category is dusts that are hazardous in the environment. The obvious category is dusts that can potentially cause an explosive atmosphere, particularly organic products like sugar and flour. Some products fall in to both categories such as wood dusts, which are both hazardous to health and potentially explosive.

Selecting an appropriate Industrial Vacuum Cleaner requires consideration of the potential hazards which then informs the specification of the machine.

BVC – British Vacuum Cleaners is the leading brand of British manufactured industrial vacuum cleaners. Manufactured by Quirepace in Fareham, the range includes both M-Class and H-Class machines for dusts hazardous to health and ATEX rated equipment suitable to operate in potentially explosive environments.

BVC equipment is manufactured to order to match the specific requirements of individual customers. One of the principal considerations is the choice of filter material used for the primary filter. This can be constructed from several different materials including PTFE coated, fire resistant and anti-static materials in addition to standard filter materials. Within machines designed to recover hazardous materials there is always a second stage filter, usually a 3rd stage filter, and sometimes a 4th stage filter, with each stage designed for a specific purpose to ensure the hazardous product is collected safely and that the exhaust air is as clean as possible.

The range of BVC Industrial Vacuum Cleaners extends from 1kW single phase units to 15kW 3 phase machines. In addition, Quirepace supply both compressed air and petrol/diesel powered units. The smaller machines in the range; the IV40 and IV60, are both available as several different versions rated as either M/H Class or ATEX, or indeed both, for when dusts are both hazardous and require rating for ATEX rated environments.

The standards that describe the specifications to conform to M/H Class are not appropriate for the largest machines in the BVC range; the Ti60 and Ti80 Centurions. These machines, typically with 4-15kW 3 phase multistage exhausters are available in ATEX versions, and can also be supplied with HEPA filtration to a similar specification to M/H Class units. Again, machines can be configured with filtration against dusts hazardous to health and with specifications suitable for ATEX rated environments.

The choices available to the potential customer are not just related to the specification of the vacuum cleaner itself; the specification of the hoses and tools must also be considered to ensure that they are appropriate for the use the machines will be put to.

Quirepace’s extensive knowledge combined with our experienced sales team, UK manufacture, and local service and spares support, means that BVC UK manufactured Industrial Vacuum Cleaners, with their 5 year parts warranty, deliver excellent durability and value for money in the industrial environment.

In addition to portable equipment, Quirepace also

ZARGES helps power Britain’s year of sport

ZARGES, Europe’s leading supplier of specialist case solutions, is playing a small but vital role in helping power Britain’s year of sports, as fans gear up for the Commonwealth Games and 2022 football World Cup.

As professional sportspeople from across the Home Nations get ready for a summer and autumn of high octane sporting action, ZARGES is giving sports kit managers valuable peace of mind with its universal skip case offering.

ZARGES’s K470 universal range is already the kit transportation case of choice for sports teams worldwide, providing a safe, well-protected and easy-to-handle means of keeping kits safe in transit. The versatile casing solution will be used to transport valuable kit and equipment at both the Commonwealth Games, taking place in Birmingham this August, and football World Cup, kicking off in Qatar in Autumn.

Green & yellow laser modules with new wavelengths

Neil Harper, sales manager for ZARGES, says, “A team’s kit is crucial for any match to go ahead, and acts as a totem for the fans to rally behind. Making sure that kit makes it safely to games is therefore essential.

“The K470 really sets the benchmark for skip cases. It’s aluminum exterior makes it durable and hard-wearing, but lightweight too –critically important when you consider the number of miles the average kit case puts in through the course of its lifetime.

“What’s more, the K470 enables teams to do more with less – it’s smaller footprint, but bigger interior volume,

design and install fixed installations for Central Vacuum Cleaning, where multiple outlets are served by central plant through a network of fixed pipework. Contact us today to arrange an initial consultation meeting, T 023 9260 3700

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means the kit cases take up minimal room when in transit.”

Neil adds, “We’re incredibly proud of our K470 range and the benefits it delivers for sports teams. Durable yet easy to handle, the K470 gives kit managers ultimate peace of mind that their cargo is protected against all manner of dangers – from theft to an array of weather conditions (i.e. extreme heat and cold).

“It’s fantastic to see our K470 solution playing a small but important role in two major global sporting events. We are very proud of this solution and the benefits it delivers for sports teams – we hope the K470 goes some way in helping teams put in a match winning performance!”

For more information on the full range of products and services offered by ZARGES, please visit: https://www.zarges.com/en

Besides the already well-known green laser modules from Lasence with the wavelengths 532nm & 545nm, new laser modules are now available with wavelengths 520nm, 555nm and 577nm. These laser modules from the GLM series are offered with output powers up to 1W, have a fast rise time and are very reliable.

The typical output beam has a diameter of 0.5mm with divergence ≤40mrad. With dimensions of just 18mm x 55mm (Diameter x Length) they are very compact for this high output power.

There are plenty of applications in which these laser modules can be used:

n Biomedical Applications: Cytogenetics, Optogenetics and Intravital Imaging

n Clinical Applications: Photoluminescence Microscopy, Robotic Surgery and Endoscopy

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After the drought,

Drainage specialist offers flood resilience checklist to protect businesses sites

Businesses and householders need to urgently review the condition of their drainage systems as the extremely dry summer weather increases the risk of flash flooding, warns Kevin Moon, Managing Director of drainage and wastewater specialist, Lanes Group plc.

The record summer heatwave has left ground baked so hard rainwater cannot soak away and is likely to rapidly build up through surface water run-off to cause localised flooding, with logistics and retail parks, factory sites, and schools

time to protect against the floods

often most at risk.

“Water that would, in normal conditions, percolate into the ground will also surge into surface water drains and sewers that might not be able to cope with the sudden surge,” said Kevin Moon.

He added, “This could make flooding risks worse and result in flooding happening in unexpected places. Rainwater could also be combined with sewage, creating a serious hygiene risk as well as property being flooded.

“Businesses should consider these risks as part of an urgent review of their business continuity plans at a time when extreme weather events are likely to put extreme strain on their sewer systems.

“Making sure that site drainage systems are as in a good condition as possible, in terms of being free of debris that can disrupt water flows and reduce capacity and in good repair, should be a priority in situations like this.”

Lanes Group is the UK's largest drainage and wastewater specialist. It helps thousands of businesses across the UK protect their properties through planned and reactive site drainage cleaning and maintenance services.

The company also delivers sewer unblocking, repair and rehabilitation services for many water companies, including Thames Water, Severn Trent, Northumbrian Water and Scottish Water.

Lanes is urging businesses to consider 7 urgent issues when carrying out a site drainage resilience review:

1) Is your property location at particular risk of localised flooding?

2) Do you have an accurate and up to date map of your site drainage system and assessments of its condition and capacity? These can only be obtained by a drainage specialist carrying out a full site CCTV drainage survey.

3) Is the planned preventative maintenance schedule for the property’s drainage system up to date? Has the drainage system been cleaned in the last 12 months?

4) Are you already experiencing any problems with your drainage system? Does water pool on surfaces around your property after it rains? Do sinks drain and toilets flush properly?

5) Are water courses around your property in optimum condition? Are storm culverts serving your site regularly inspected and cleaning?

6) Has there been any extensive building carried out recently that might affect your site drainage system?

7) Do you have emergency preparations in place if a flood occurs? This may include access to an emergency response service from a reputable drainage specialist and plans to protect assets and deliver services from a different location.

Periods of extreme heat and low rainfall, as experienced across the UK in July and August 2022, can create a ‘perfect storm’ of circumstances that can make flooding risks much worse.

Extremely dry conditions, especially in areas with clay soils, causes the ground to heave, damaging buried pipes.

This has already resulted in an increase in water main bursts, just at a time when drinking water is at its most precious. In some cases, it has resulted in flash flooding.

On Sunday morning, August 14, thousands of homes had water supplies disrupted in the West End area of Southampton after a water main burst, flooding a road and many gardens.

The week before, a wall of water 4ft high flooded a large area in Islington, North London. Two adults and two children had to be rescued, as the floodwater created two sinkholes and damaged 50 properties.

Just like mains water pipes, sewer pipes can also be affected by the seasonal contraction and expansion of clay soils, resulting in pipe joints being displaced, pipes cracking or even collapsing.

Climate change will result in areas with clay soils further north in the UK being affected by this type of ground movement for the first time. This has significant implications for the maintenance of structures and underground assets.

During prolonged periods of dry weather, tree root systems grow more aggressively as they search for water and nutrients, increasing the risk of root infestation of drainage pipes. This can result in pipes becoming partially or even fully blocked by root mass, an occurrence that may only come to light when the rains return and the blockage results in localised flooding.

During long periods of dry weather, flow rates in sewers are reduced, allowing heavier, solid material and debris washed into the system to build up, compromising its capacity.

Again, this is only discovered when the rains return and a sewer surcharges, with water coming to the surface, or it backs up into properties, causing an internal sewage flood.

T 0800 526488

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UNISIG Deep Hole Drilling Systems: Perfection is never an accident

UNISIG produces deep hole drilling machines that are used around the world by nearly every industry imaginable – and at UNISIG, striving for perfection has never been an accident. To secure long-term success, the company decided to further invest in machining its own precision parts rather than subcontracting components, as some of the most critical parts they produced have tolerances and complexity that cannot be made by most machine shops.

To machine their own parts while continuing to grow and develop new products, UNISIG embarked on a new approach to machining which would allow for industryleading CNC machine tool accuracy and performance to be coupled with new technology that would ultimately eliminate manual intervention in machining that prevails in many shops.

“The deliberate connection between engineering, design, and machining improves our product. Our ability to rely on very high accuracy and productivity from our internal machining capacity allows UNISIG to provide more advanced solutions and value to its customers,” quoted Anthony Fettig, CEO of UNISIG. Automated machining was the goal, which required a change in thinking by the team’s engineers, programmers, and machinists. To harness this new direction, UNISIG put in the time and energy to secure the best manufacturing resources available, including several Okuma machine tools.

To begin, UNISIG devised a plan to combine modular fixturing, offline tool setup, and full simulation of the machine, workpiece, and tools to provide a platform of innovation within their machine shop. The team’s intent was to radically improve spindle uptime and exploit the full potential of automated CNC machining, even when the batch size would be only one part.

The first step of the UNISIG strategy was to move away from classic CNC boring mills and adopt the higher productivity potential of CNC horizontal machining centres with twin pallets. After consulting with credible industry sources and leveraging their internal team’s knowledge, the MB-10000H horizontal machining centre from Okuma was selected for medium-sized, highaccuracy part machining.

One of the most important factors in this capital investment was the need to trust the machine accuracy enough to program from its centre of rotation and let the machine run without stopping and manually

impressive, allowing lights-out automatic machining of parts previously not possible for UNISIG to manufacture.

With two machines from Okuma running and performing to expectations, one more opportunity identified for upgrade resulted in the new MA-12500 machine. The OSP Control

common to these three Okuma machines was a big value to the programming and simulation group at UNISIG. “This baseline trust in Okuma is what allows UNISIG to excel at advanced manufacturing,” said Mr. Fetting.

UNISIG will appear at the AMB Show at Stuttgart, Germany

from the 13th-17th September 2022.

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verifying the machining process many times during the cycle. The Okuma MB-10000H installation was a success and reinforced UNISIG’s wisdom to focus on automated machining – and the benefits were so extraordinary that UNISIG continued to look to additional Okuma solutions to bring its strategic vision to life.

UNISIG’s next target was large-part machining. Previously, to hold the finished machine tolerances, extensive hand scraping was necessary which added a lot of time and expense to produce these machines. UNISIG established a set of machining accuracy parameters that would eliminate much of this handwork to achieve tolerances.

Working directly with the local distributor, Morris Midwest, UNISIG was able to engage with Okuma America and Okuma Corporation’s technical leadership to tailor the specification of an Okuma MCR-A5CII 35x10 double column machine for the exacting geometry and overall volumetric accuracy needed.

The collective Okuma team ensured the MCR-A5CII machine tool specifications were defined and perfect for UNISIG’s application. A quick-change fixture system was developed by UNISIG to allow two parts up to 3m (10ft) long to be machined simultaneously and removed for setup offline. The results after installation were very

Ensuring quality through optimal cleaning processes

Today, component cleanliness is just as much a quality criterion as dimensional accuracy. It is defined by given particulate – and increasingly also thin-film –cleanliness specifications. Meeting these reliably can be quite a task. For operations to be cost-effective, it is becoming ever-more important to design cleaning processes in-line with user requirements and for reproducible cleaning results.

Regardless what industry sector, parts cleaning today has become one of critical processes in manufacturing. For one, parts must be sufficiently clean for subsequent

processing steps like coating, printing, heat treatment and assembly. For another, product quality and functionality are crucially dependent on clean components. In recent years, the focus has been on removing particulate contamination, including chips produced in machining and forming processes, but also burrs and particles generated from abrasion. Meanwhile, thin-film contamination has also taken on a more prominent role. This is because the tiniest residues of machining oils and emulsions, cleaning media, drawing, forming and release agents, etc., can impair the quality of the joints in joining processes such as laser welding, soldering and bonding.

For the vast majority of parts, specifications regarding particulate and/or filmic cleanliness can be met using wet chemical cleaning processes. The parts are generally cleaned in batches, either in bulk or arranged in part carriers. However, a stable and reproducible process quality and consistently good results can only be attained if the cleaning chemicals as well as the system engineering and process technology are optimally tailored to the cleaning task.

When selecting the cleaning medium, the chemical principle of ‘like solves like’ can serve as a guideline. This

means: polar contaminants such as cooling emulsions, polishing pastes, salts, particles from abrasion and other solids are normally removed using water as a polar cleaning medium in conjunction with pH-neutral, acidic, or alkaline cleaners. For mineral oil-based (organic, nonpolar) contaminants such as machining oils, greases and waxes, solvents like non-halogenated hydrocarbons or chlorinated hydrocarbons are generally used. Modified alcohols (3-butoxy-2-propanols) have lipophilic and hydrophilic properties and are therefore capable of removing both non-polar and polar contaminants to a certain extent.

To determine exactly which cleaning medium is best for effectively removing the contaminants adhering to the respective parts, cleaning trials with original contaminated parts are recommended. In its Test Centers around the world, Ecoclean disposes of a variety of cleaning systems for all types of media. They are used to conduct tests on parts made of metallic materials, plastics, ceramic materials, glass, and combinations thereof. In addition to the achievable cleaning result, the team also checks that the materials of the components to be cleaned are compatible with the cleaning media used.

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Process & Control Hydrogen Compatible Pressure Measurement

Hydrogen offers a cleaner, secure and more affordable source of energy with the potential to drastically reduce and tackle CO2 emission levels.

With that in mind ESI are committed to offering a product range that is not only versatile and environmentally friendly, but also offers the same outstanding performance and stability that they are known for

What is Hydrogen Compatibility?

Samples of the materials used in the manufacture of the range were tested based on ISO 11114-2:2017 in accordance to the European Regulations EC 79/2009 and EU 406/2010 to determine an ‘embrittlement index’ of the material when placed in a saturated environment over extended periods of time. Results have provided a pass rating to the compatibility of the material against Hydrogen.

The Material

The pressure diaphragm and threaded pressure port are machined from a specialist Titanium alloy specifically designed to withstand harsh and demanding environments. This, along with the non-oil-filled sensor and high integrity stainless steel housing results in a robust and versatile unit that offers excellent media compatibility across a range of environments.

Applications

Hydrogen is already used in a growing variety of industries, and although the Oil & Gas sector remains the predominant source of energy supply and usage, there are significant efforts being made to find an alternative.

For more information on Hydrogen, contact ESI on: 01978 262255 or email: sales@esi-tec.com.

Pumps & Valves Oliver Twinsafe Valves of many colours

Oliver Twinsafe’s in-house paint shop has been busy applying the finishing paint to an order of several hundred double block and bleed valves that are bound for Saudi Arabia. The customer has requested to have a number of valves custom painted, either fully or partially, with identification markings across the casing and flange; a request that Twinsafe have become experts fulfilling.

The paint shop is fully equipped with the latest shot blast and spray paint booths, curing rooms, and has the capacity of 100’s of valves per day. A wide range of stove cured wet paint systems are available to choose from, they include: zinc rich epoxies, inorganic zinc silicates, epoxy mastics, high temperature silicone, epoxy phenolics, acrylics, and polyurethanes. Also offered are specialist painting techniques such as Thermally Sprayed Aluminium – this is an application of molten metal, usually

aluminium, which gives a very high corrosion resistance for use at very high operating temperatures. NACE inspection is available on request and supplied with full paint certification and reports.

To get a high standard paint finish, the valves complete a thorough process, that include, degreasing and masking the valve to prevent ingress of shot in the bore, shot blasting, priming,

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New product

intermediate coats applied, and then finished with a top coat in your chosen RAL or BS colours. Identification markings painted on the valve are always an option too and these can be fully customised to include application of a multi-layer painting process to conform to your own specification.

For your next custom painted valves, contact Oliver Twinsafe Valves on: 01565 632636, email: sales@valves.co.uk or visit the website: www.valves.co.uk

Engineering ingenuity secures order for Oliver Valves Ltd

Oliver Valves Middle East distributor, GAS (Gas Arabian Services), won a half million-pound order but the sales value wasn’t the only significant highlight – it was Oliver’s SolutionDriven approach and distributor support that helped secure a second order in as many months.

Oliver’s strong working relationship between the end-user and engineering consultants meant that we were able to quickly advise on using a Double Block and Bleed Valve suitable for their application, and not a traditional tubing design.

When GAS received the second enquiry for 150 x Double Block and Bleed Valves, they contacted Oliver Valves and together we looked at ways to

further reduce the cost to the end-user, Saudi Aramco.

With state-of-the-art Research & Development facilities in the UK, our engineering team soon jumped at the challenge. The brief to R&D was simple – save the customer money, even if it meant re-designing a DBB valve. In just 2 days, Oliver’s engineers found the

perfect cost-saving solution; to reduce the face-to-face dimensions of the valve by as much as 17%. This equated to saving the customer an additional 10% – hugely significant for this size of order.

The ingenuity of the Oliver engineering team and our strong sales distributor relationship with GAS led to securing both orders from Saudi Aramco. We’ve been providing valve solutions to the global energy sector for over 40 years, investing heavily in R&D, and our distributor network.

Valve distributors across the world rely on the support, knowledge and expertise of valve manufacturers, and Oliver Valves are testament to this. For more information on distribution and valve solutions, visit our website at: www.valves.co.uk

STUART PH45 TS Stainless Steel Pump

Originally developed for pumping and dispensing beers and other cold beverages, the Stuart PH 45 TSS is an extraordinarily reliable pump manufactured in the UK by Stuart Turner Limited. All key wetted parts such as the pump body, mounting plate and impeller are fabricated from a high grade ANC4B Stainless Steel with comparable performance to AISI 316.

Whilst still a popular choice for the pumping and dispensing of beverages, this peripheral (regenerative) pump has also found use in a wide range of applications pumping aggressive mediums that may otherwise corrode the components used in pumps manufactured from brass or other materials. These applications include washing-disinfection units for reprocessing endoscopes and other medical devices, which use specially developed detergents and disinfectants. Other potential applications include the pumping or circulation of extremely aggressive deionised water as a coolant in a wide range of equipment including lasers, medical and laboratory equipment, pharmaceutical

production and semiconductor manufacturing.

Capable of producing flow rates of up to 38 litres per minute and pressure up to 4 bar, the Stuart PH45 TSS pump features an extremely reliable AC induction motor with an auto-reset thermal trip and is available with extended life EPDM or Viton mechanical seals. Rated for continuous (S1) operation, the pump is fully UKCA/CE conformant and is supplied with a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Stuart Turner also offers a fully bespoke design and manufacturing capability to suit specific application requirements and performance specifications.

Contact T +44 (0)1491 572655 info@stuart-turner.co.uk www.stuart-turner.co.uk

Traditionally within LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) plants, there are ‘cold service’ applications and cryogenic. Cold service is typically between -29oC (-20oF) and -50oC (-58oF). Valving for cold service do not require cryogenic bonnet extensions, however, they often require smaller extensions to allow for the application of lagging. Lagging types and thicknesses vary from project to project, and can be up to 50mm thick.

The reason for using a bonnet extension with lagged valves is to move the top of the bonnet outside the lagging. Should the valve ever develop a gland leak, the produced fluid will not be trapped within the lagging and cause corrosion issues.

Valves used on cold service are required to be operable at -50oC, that is, be able to be opened and closed and maintain leak tightness through the gland and across the seat at the valve design pressure.

Oliver Valves Limited Slimline Monoflange block & bleed and double block & bleed assemblies, utilise an outside screw and yoke needle valve primary isolate and an inside screw and yoke type needle valves for a second isolate and bleed valve. For cold service applications, these can be supplied with extended bonnets. To validate the two types of needle valves with extended bonnets, Oliver have utilised the rigorous testing requirements called for within the Shell specification 77/300. Unlike some specifications, which only deal with purely the ability of the gland seal to perform at the low temperatures, the Shell specification reviews both the gland seal and the seat seal.

Oliver has performed the 77/300 validation test within its R&D facility, on a 1-1/2” Class 2500 Block &

Bleed Slimline Monoflange with extended bonnets. The performance of all the gland seals at -50oC were well within leak rate BH and seat leaks were zero. Testing was performed at ASME pressure classes 600 and 2500. All the testing was witnessed by a third party.

n Fugitive Emission Leak Rate B

n 3rd Party Witnessed and Approved to MESC SPE 77/300 Feb 2021

n Validated Temperature Range -50°C to Ambient Operable

n Validated Pressure Class Range: 150:300:600:900:1500:2500.

T +44 (0)1565 632636 sales@valves.co.uk www.valves.co.uk

Aquaboost Cold Water Booster Sets

Stuart Turner Aquaboost offers the ultimate water supply solution.

We offer a comprehensive range of cold-water boosting sets, designed to optimise space and provide a very quiet, simple to install package for both large domestic and commercial applications.

Aquaboost cold-water pressure and flow boosting solutions utilise high quality pumps combined with intelligent fixed or variable speed controls to solve the problem of poor water pressure in multiple applications.

Booster sets can range from one to six, fixed or variable speed, vertical or horizontal multistage pumps. Stuart Turner can specify and select any manufacturer’s pumps and will work with you to ensure the most appropriate pumps are selected for your project.

As well as booster sets, the Aquaboost range includes systems with integrated cold water storage tanks designed to minimise space requirements and options featuring a Type AB air gap suitable for use in

applications where the risk of back-flow from category 5 fluids exists.

Our comprehensive range of variable speed control panels start at 0.75kW and are available up to 55kW for up to four pumps are ideal for retrofitting to existing installations. Featuring intelligent electronic controls, BMS interface capabilities and air-cooled inverters, Aquaboost control panels are enclosed in robust powder coated steel cabinets complete with a door interlocked isolator.

We also offer an extensive range of accessories including anti-vibration feet, pump and booster set mounts, hydraulic kits and flexible hose couplings along with ancillary products such as anti-surge air valves and water conditioners to compliment the installation.

Many installations can be satisfied from our standard range of products, however, if you need a more tailored solution our unique manufacturing facility combined with our industry partnerships and technical expertise means we can provide bespoke options specifically aimed at commercial and OEM requirements. We can even provide a dimensionally interchangeable boosting solution to suit existing pipe work or booster set footprint, significantly reducing installation time and associated costs.

T +44 (0)1491 572655

info@stuart-turner.co.uk www.stuart-turner.co.uk

AERZEN MACHINES

Blower technology in containers has the potential to make process air supply noticeably leaner, more flexible and easier. The idea: compressed air from the ISO container.

Whether 20 or 40 feet: ISO containers have the great advantage of being standardised – right down to uniform lifting gear and truck trailers. Containers are easy to stack. They are self-sufficient and, they are available with effective sound insulation.

AERZEN now combines these features with its blower and compressor technology, creating a convincing symbiosis of the latest machine technology and maximum flexibility.

Thanks to this pragmatic solution approach, it will be possible in future to supply complete blower or compressor stations for quick connection and commission on-site.

The AERZEN Delta Blower Generation 5 units, represent the successful combination of tradition and innovation.

n Control range from 25% to 100%

n Positive pressure up to 1,000mbar

n Standard application for energy saving motors of class IE3

n Oil-free per ISO 8573-1 Class 0

n Compact design – side-by-side installation suitable

n No absorption material.

During our pre-delivery QA inspections for 2 oil-free compressed air units would provide compressed air to a lime dosing system at a UK water treatment facility. This highlights that AERZEN can be trusted as a single source supplier for your blower and compressed air requirements.

Visit our website for further details: www.aerzen.com

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

TLV upgrades renowned COSPECT valve to ease installation and minimise process disruption

Througha process of continued development and product enhancements, the renowned three-inone COSPECT pressure reducing valve from steam system specialist TLV Euro Engineering has been upgraded and is now being offered with integrated pressure gauges as standard across the range.

Commenting for TLV Euro Engineering, general manager, Michael Povey, says, “By upgrading and offering

the pressure gauges as standard across the range, we have enhanced the COSPECT to make it even more of a unified steam system solution. The integrated gauges also mean no additional pipework modification is required before or after the PRV, which reduces installation time and minimises process downtime.”

Originally launched over 35 years ago, the COSPECT is a combined pilot-operated pressure reducing

valve (PRV), cyclone separator, strainer and steam trap in a single component that overcomes the limitations and inadequacies of conventional PRVs and solves their many associated problems – including fluctuations in primary and secondary pressures and valve hunting and vibration – to provide improved-quality dry steam at a constant pressure and temperature. For further information on the COSPECT and other steam solutions, call TLV Euro Engineering on: +44 (0)1242 227223, email: sales@tlv.co.uk or visit: www.tlv.co.uk

Airtech Expo & Co-Located Shows Review – Top Exhibitors

Compressed Air. Vacuum. Generators

Air-Tech Expo is the UK’s exhibition for the compressed air, generators and vacuum market. After a four-year absence due to COVID-19, the NEC in Birmingham welcomed back the show on the 5-7 April 2022.

Five shows under one roof, Air-Tech Expo 2022 featured alongside the co-located shows Drives & Control, Smart Industry Expo, Plant and Asset Management, and Fluid Power & Systems to which Ryan Fuller, DFA Media Managing Director of the co-location events mentioned how extremely pleased he was with the outcome of this year’s event following COVID-19. Air-Tech Expo 2022 was supported by the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) and is the UK’s only dedicated event for the compressed air and generators market. The show attracted a wide range of visitors who were able to witness demonstrations from a number of industry leading brands for products including Hydraulic Pumps, Motors, Actuators & Valves, Coolers, Accumulators, Power Packs, Industrial Compressors, Filters, Separators & Monitors, Motors & Vacuum, Hose & Fittings, and many more.

The show hosted over 400 exhibitors and 13,500+ visitors who all gathered at the NEC in Birmingham for a packed

Compressor solutions for all your applications

three-day seminar programme that showcased the best of British manufacturing and engineering excellence. The show was a fantastic opportunity for visitors and industry professionals to engage and network with manufacturers, distributors and end users alike.

The next co-location of events will take place between 16-18 April 2024.

This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s event, listed here in alphabetical order: Maxsafe Global, RENNER Kompressoren, Sauer Compressors, SCR Air Ltd & Sullair. Further details can be found on this page.

For more information, please see below: https://www.airtech-expo.com

Sauer Compressors UK Ltd were excited to exhibit once again at Airtech 2022, following the long wait from Airtech 2018. It was great to meet old contacts and new, without the technical anxiety of virtual meetings. Nothing beats a good face-to-face meeting over a coffee and Airtech provided a great post pandemic platform to meet, network and showcase.

Sauer Compressors UK Ltd expanded stand content for 2022 focused on our UK & Ireland Service Team, Spares Department and the new Sauer UK Compressor Hire Fleet.

The Service Team provide service, repair and maintenance for all Sauer compressors, within the UK or Ireland

MaxSafe Global Sullair

MaxSafe offers a diverse range of products to the compressed air market. Including global-profile pneumatic couplings and plugs, hose assemblies, blow guns, y-pieces, hose crimping solutions (swaging machine and hose ferrules) and recoil hoses.

A brand new company born out of vast experience in the couplings markets – MaxSafe are excited to offer a premium product range at great prices to suppliers, distributors and end users.

At Air-Tech 2022, we launched our *NEW* product – our Sanitising Disinfection Unit (SDU). The SDU is a compressedair-powered portable system to cleanse your worktops,

workstation, production lines/manufacturing processes and offices. Using your existing compressed air ring main to charge the unit, no other power source is required – the tank is ready to cleanse.

Visit us at: www.maxsafeglobal.com or call us on: 0151 459 8220 for more information on any of our product range.

RENNER Kompressoren: The specialist for compressed air

As a medium-sized, familyrun company with modern development and manufacturing facilities and over 180 highly qualified employees, RENNER Kompressoren has been a guarantor of quality and customer satisfaction for more than 25 years.

With short decision-making processes and flexibility, RENNER offers fast, customised and individual solutions for every compressed air requirement for industry and trade. Customers are also supported by the fact that all process applications at RENNER have been carried out according to DIN EN ISO 9001 since 2006.

Renner portfolio RENNER compressed air installations are efficient and reliable. Especially with screw compressors with variable speed control, energy costs can be saved up to 35%. The compressed air program includes oil and water-injected screw

compressors, piston compressors, oilfree SCROLL compressors and systems with variable speed control or direct drive in the power range from 1.5 to 355kW. RENNER has more than 6,000 compressor models in its range, which can be customised from the level of pressure to energy consumption.

Accessories for compressed air complete the portfolio.

First class service

The RENNER team and its distributors offer first class personal support, innovative and robust compressor engineering, and reliable service in around 100 countries. In addition,

the project department, together with the distributors, offers crosssystem planning of the system technology – a complete engineering package from the first meeting to the instruction and handover of the system. RENNER is proud to assist its customers worldwide as a competent sales and service partner with an excellent price-performance ratio!

The RENNER Team UK and Ireland will be happy to assist you:

Roy Dalton, Sales Director, M +44 (0)7702 028442 r.dalton@renner-kompressoren.de

Matthew Dalton, Sales Manager, M +44 (0)7538 931647 m.dalton@renner-kompressoren.de

T +49 7135/931 93-0

F +49 7135/931 93-50 info@renner-kompressoren.de https://renner-kompressoren.com

For more than 50 years, Sullair has remained on the leading edge of compressed air solutions. We were one of the first to execute rotary screw technology in our air compressors, and our machines are renowned for their legendary durability.

In 2017, Sullair joined the Hitachi group of companies and their more than 100 years’ compressor experience. Its products have established a reputation for reliability, durability, and performance, giving customers peace of mind. Following the acquisition by Hitachi, Sullair has combined the strength of both

and service packages can be purchased with new machines to ensure OEM parts are used and maintained at the correct intervals for the application. The Spares Department were displaying their stock availability of genuine Sauer parts and maintenance kits with long-term guaranteed availability.

The Hire Fleet complements our large product portfolio, allowing process evaluation, shorter down times, giving customers confidence and assistance prior to a new compressor sale and install. Sauer Compressors UK Ltd can provide compressor packaging with air filtration and conditioning equipment, combined with the monitoring and controls on a common base frame. Options of acoustic canopies and full-containerised solutions are also available.

Please contact our sales office for high-pressure air compressor and equipment packaging requirements:

T +44 (0)1206 233335 https://www.sauercompressors.com/ uk-en

products, genuine parts, lubricants, fluids and other solutions to keep air compressors running optimally, across multiple industries and applications.

compressor companies to provide high efficiency, high-quality and optimised air solutions.

With an extensive distributor network serving customers in nearly every corner of Europe, the Middle East, Africa and C.I.S, Sullair has an expansive offering of portable and stationary air compressors as well as a full line of air treatment

Commenting on AirTech 2022, Marie Kerrelle Channel, Aftermarket & Marketing Manager (EMEA & CIS) said, “We attracted many quality visitors to our stand at Air-Tech 2022 with several positive lines of enquiry throughout the event. The exhibition was a fantastic opportunity for us to promote the Sullair brand and reconnect with so many of our UK and European distributors and prospective end customers once again.”

T +44 (0)191 501 8534 europe.sales@sullair.com https://europe.sullair.com/en

The UK agent for SCR industrial screw compressors

SCR Air Ltd are the UK official agent for SCR Screw Air Compressors, offering a comprehensive stock of screw compressors, consumables and critical spares. Our personal service and in-house technical support means everyone of our customers receive the same high level of support and advice.

SCR Air specialise in high efficiency, variable speed permanent magnet screw compressors, stocking a large range of compressors up to 150HP, available for next day delivery. With spiralling energy

costs SCR’s UK stock compressors are all permanent magnet variable speed machines, meaning that we now only offer the most energy efficient machines available. Whether its one of our best selling PM2

machine or our larger two stage H or EPM machines, energy efficiency and affordability are the very cornerstone of our business. Through the company’s wealth of experience in energy savings and unrivalled VSD knowledge, SCR Air is equipped with an industry leading skillset, resources and team to help its customers run their compressed air system as efficiently as possible.

For more information, please see below:

T 0333 772 0601 https://scrair.co.uk

Print & Packaging On a Roll! Printed laminate containing over 30% PCR content

Adhesives & glue guns

AdCo UK is one of the largest manufactures of shaped hotmelt adhesives and water-based adhesives for use in packaging and product assembly markets for over 21 years, from its Head Office and manufacturing facility in Liphook Hampshire with additional distribution facilities based in Leeds UK and a network of approved distributors based throughout the UK.

As well as supplying adhesives for all requirements, AdCo supplies a wide range of specialist applicators – from ProFlex industrial, heavy duty and professional glue guns to total melt, cartridge and bulk systems, we also manufacture and supply UF resins, PVA

Cake Décor is the UK’s largest manufacturer of cake decorations, producing extensive ranges for Plant Bakeries, Blue Chip Food Manufacturers, Artisan Businesses and Major UK Supermarkets.

They were founded in 2006, owned by Orkla since April 2021 and have built a strong reputation for quality product and the highest customer service.

They have a ‘right first time’ approach to NPD and have innovation at their very core, so when Waitrose wanted to change to printed film for their Ready to Roll Icing, it was an easy discussion to have. Changing from a traditional laminate to one with post-consumer recyclate beats the Plastic Tax, introduced this month.

According to the Government website, the new tax has been introduced to, “Encourage the use of recycled rather than new plastic within plastic packaging. This will in turn stimulate increased levels of recycling and collection of plastic waste, diverting it away from landfill or incineration.”

“Moving to a PCR film was made easy by working with National Flexible. It ran first time on our packing lines and both we and Waitrose are very happy with the result.”

Robert Simpson, Cake Décor.

T 01274 685566

sales@nationalflexible.net www.nationalflexible.co.uk

Recycled and Recyclable OPP

Recycled and Recyclable OPP OPP films with a minimum of 30% PCR*

NEW

OPP films are now available with a minimum of 30% recycled content.

This is from post consumer waste and is accredited and audited by the ISCC. Trials available now.

n Available as a single web or laminate

n PCR (Post consumer recyclate) resin generated from chemically recycling postconsumer waste

n Available in a full range of clear, white, matt, metallised, PVdC and acrylic coatings as well as low temperature seal options.

T 01274 685566

sales@nationalflexible.net

www.nationalflexible.co.uk

Adhesives, PU Adhesives, Tapes and much more

As part of our commitment to offer our customers the correct solution for their needs AdCo are continually investing in research and development along with new state of the art manufacturing equipment to ensure we continue to meet the ever changing needs of all types of industry.

Thanks to our unrivalled knowledge of adhesives and application techniques, our highly skilled technicians can offer a ‘find and supply’ service to all our customers. With a combined industry experience of over 120 years, our technicians can ensure that

any bonding problem can be solved quickly and efficiently.

Contact T 01428 751755 enquiries@adco.co.uk www.adco.co.uk

Bostik launches new engineering and repair adhesives for marine industry

Bostik, the adhesives solutions segment of Arkema, has launched a range of products including within its engineering adhesives portfolio, Born2Bond™, to provide an essential toolbox to support the marine industry in delivering sustainable repairs and manufacturing. The new products come as boating manufacturers are switching from mechanical fasteners to adhesives and sealants to reduce overall boat weight, decrease material usage, further durability and encourage more sustainable assembly processes. A key driver, in addition to performance and efficiency, is to reduce overall environmental impact.

With a recently new and improved formulation, the Born2Bond™ Ultra one-part, Structural two-part and Light Lock dual-cure (light and surface) cyanoacrylate adhesives

enable deck repair without the need to dismantle the deck area. This is especially useful when artificial teak decking wears and bubbles, as it facilitates quick, easy and clean repairs – without the need for replacement parts.

The solution forms a part of Born2Bond™’s instant adhesives range that features fast-curing and high-strength products with optimum moisture, humidity and chemicalresistant qualities, making them ideal for marine assembly and repairs. They are suitable for multiple substrates including metal, wood, leather, rubber, plastic composites and alloys.

Born2Bond™ anaerobic adhesives are ideal for fastening and sealing processes, including threadlocking, pipe sealing, gasketing and retaining, and offer a more reliable, convenient and cost-effective alternative to traditional

OFFSHORE DIGITAL VIDEO+INSPECTION SYSTEMS

INTRODUCING EDGEDVR

The EdgeDVR is currently used worldwide by most of the major ROV and Diving contractors. With our Version 5 software, we have 6 models. The EdgeDVR has become an essential part of any ROV and Diving system offshore, easy to use and reliable. The system is capable of recording simultaneous High Definition and Standard Definition video, together with auto creation of Dive, Video, Photo and Anomaly logs. Multi channel digital overlay is also available for all recorded channels, logos and realtime survey data can be displayed. With around 800 systems now offshore, we have a proven record of reliability.

Diving | Workclass & Inspection ROV Platform & Pipeline Inspections | Construction & Decomissioning

mechanical fastening, e.g. in pumps, compressors, engines, pipes & fittings, and masts assembly. The range also includes the widest-ever range of Not-CLP classified anaerobic adhesives, that do not carry hazard labels, significantly enhancing the safety and comfort of their use while reducing environmental impact.

Suitable for teak and artificial teak products, the new solvent-free Bostik Marocol PU 2D480 structural adhesive combines fast curing with a long open time (the period in which the user can apply the adhesive before starting the bonding process) of approximately 160 minutes. This adds greater flexibility in the manufacturing process.

Contact https://born2bond.bostik.com/en/home

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Cuttingedge subsea technology

Cumbria based

Digital Edge

Subsea is a world leader in offshore digital video recording (DVR) and inspection systems. The company supplies the oil and gas industry with its digital video recording system that includes diving, remote operated vehicle (ROV) and topside operations.

Digital Edge Subsea’s products fit mainly into two categories, Subsea Robotics and Inspection Systems. The former includes both single and dual use modules as well as manipulators, which are high quality state of the art robotic solutions for the subsea market.

Digital Edge Subsea is also a market leader in producing subsea inspection systems, and with 10 years’ experience in the industry has nurtured strong customer relationships allowing for honest customer feedback which has been incorporated into the development of the Version 5 EdgeDVR. The EdgeDVR has become an essential part of any ROV and Diving system offshore as it is easy to use and reliable. The new V5 software includes an online training platform and certification, as well as a powerful portable laptop version which comes in addition to the original 4U rackmounted version.

To work alongside this, Digital Edge Subsea has also recently released the Edge DVR Archive application. Edge Archive handles the transfer of data from the internal DVR drives to client storage, either on a NAS, a Raid, or a phased delivery to multiple external hard drives. Archive can act as a simple data mirror of the correct internal drive data folders or can be used to create multiple simultaneous backups of client deliverables. This can be done in continuous backup or a phased approach that is conducted after each dive.

Digital Edge Subsea now produces a range of products, and supply systems to many of the major offshore operators worldwide. The company is a trusted brand with a reputation for excellent support. With around 750 systems in use offshore, the company has a proven record of reliability.

For further information regarding Digital Edge Subsea, please contact:

T +44 (0)1229 206456

info@digitaledgesubsea.com

www.digitaledgesubsea.com

Instrumentation, measurement, data acquisition & test systems

Established in 2019, GI Systems Ltd.’s team of experts bring 30 years of knowledge and experience gained in the process instrumentation market. “Our knowledge of customer needs and application requirements provide sales and business opportunities for GI Systems supplier companies, each of which have a high reputation for excellence and innovation in test and measurement for their own product area. GI Systems Ltd is the UK representative of Gantner Instruments GmbH (Austria) and is also the UK representative of Manner Sensortelemetrie GmbH (Germany). Both of these are experts in producing solutions for challenging and demanding requirements often found in leading edge product development challenges,” stated Rob Stockham, Director.

GI Systems Ltd.’s partner companies have decades of experience in each of the above specialities which positions the company to work closely with customers on an ‘engineer to engineer’ basis developing solutions for applications, rather than being classed as a ‘catalogue sales shop’.

We asked Rob, what three words best describe the company, he answered, “Firstly I would say measurement because we are familiar with most physical parameters, signals, and processes, understanding the nature of the measurements and how best to handle them effectively. Secondly, integrity because we strive to provide robust and dependable technical solutions to meet customer needs, matched with fair and equitable business relationships to meet commercial obligations and expectations. And thirdly, value as we offer

products and solutions at competitive pricing, building in quality of product performance to improve customer outcomes on investment and life cycle ownership.”

Currently GI Systems Ltd is deeply involved in the automotive sector, carrying out work for electric vehicle development and testing, with its capabilities also being utilised to stretch to both drive train and battery systems in test cells and ‘on vehicle’ testing for drive and half-shaft torque measurement telemetry. “We are also seeing great success in power plant conditioning monitoring using a wide range of flexible IO module architectures. These meet the needs of measuring vibration, stress, strain, temperature, pressure, motor, and electrical parameters to provide plant operators information, dash boards and early warning of component failures. It also helps them plan for required maintenance ahead of unexpected failures that can cause plant shutdowns, loss of revenue and possible safety issues,” added Rob.

Continually broadening its network to reach a wider

Making figures of eight fun

“Testing ring final circuit has always been a pain,” said Brendan Beaver, Manager of Metrel UK, the innovator of electrical test solutions. “It is complicated and fiddly, consequently it is time consuming. Our boffins at Metrel have found a method of making it simpler, and importantly much faster and easing your load.”

“In fact, we think it could save you up to 60% of the time it takes to measure r1, rn, r2 and R1 + RN, and R1

+ R2. And it makes the process almost pleasurable.”

“What we have is a new adapter and firmware. To use it you null all the test leads and croc clips, and then connect the incoming and outgoing lives, neutrals and PEs. Connect the tester and start the test. Initially it gives you r1, rn and r2.”

“Next the tester is disconnected and the adapter is left at

IP67/IP69K – Applicable up to 140°C: RHEINTACHO FQ series

The speed sensor for demanding cases

Three new variants with DEUTSCH DT04 connector and M12 connector complement the already well-established sensor series for the detection of speed and direction of rotation. The overmoulding on the back of both connector variants achieves a very good seal. Perfect for use in critical ambient conditions. The FQ series thus achieves protection classes IP67/IP69K up to the plug connection.

Due to different sensor lengths, cable outlet directions and the variety of available connectors, the series offers the user a high degree of flexibility. Adaptation to very individual requirements is thus possible. In addition, if none of the available models fits, RHEINTACHO with its recognised expertise in customised development

will be happy to provide an individual solution.

The electronic design of the FQ series is available

in two versions, independent of the mechanical versions:

audience, GI Systems Ltd has recently entered partnership arrangements with some well-established systems integrator companies including Sella Controls Ltd of Stockport, Fluidic Ltd of Glasgow and another significant partner soon to be announced. “Each of these bring their own considerable experience and resources together to the industrial market segments that they service. Partnering with such companies extends the reach and capabilities of GI Systems Ltd and will allow for further growth into their customer base,” said Rob. As the company begins to find ways to manoeuvre towards other markets, industries, and its competitors, GI Systems Ltd is placing emphasis on increasing customer awareness for Gantner Instruments and Manner Sensortelemetrie, working for a similar success of both products and solutions here in the UK that has been replicated on a global level by these companies.

In closing, we asked Rob what commitment to excellence means to GI Systems Ltd and how he feels the company achieve this. He answered, “As certified to ‘Cyber Essentials’, we always strive to make incremental improvements and use lessons learnt to ‘meet and beat’ customer expectations. In 2020 I was elected a Fellow of the Institute of Engineering Technology. I believe my

the board. The tester and its BS1363 plug test lead is taken around the circuit. It locates the socket with the highest R1+R2 and R1+RN reading and the measurements taken. The results can be saved for later certification.”

“This revolutionary adapter, A 2214, really is the productive man’s ring continuity tester.” www.metrel.co.uk/uk

Frequency range from 0.1Hz–20kHz and 0Hz–40kHz. A variant with additional temperature detection is in preparation.

You will find RHEINTACHO at the following trade fairs:

n bauma Munich – Hall A3/Stand 313

n bauma China – German Pavilion CONEXPO

IFPE – South Hall/Stand S-80040

T +44 (0)113 287 4411 sales@rheintacho.co.uk www.rheintacho.com

How to detect Mercury, Arsenic, and Selenium in Environmental and Food Samples

PS Analytical (PSA) provides niche analytical instruments for the determination of mercury, arsenic, selenium, antimony and bismuth in many sample matrices including environmental and food and beverage samples.

The presence of these toxic metals in their various forms is of real concern. Increasingly the determination of both total and speciated chemical forms is required and this requirement generates further analytical challenges of sensitivity, selectivity and freedom for interferences.

Coupling Atomic Fluorescence Spectroscopy

(AFS) with either cold vapour generation or hydride generation has been PSA’s core competency for over 30 years. With the addition of analyte separation capability, which allows for speciation studies, PSA offers some powerful tools to help with these endeavours.

For example, the separation of; methyl mercury from inorganic mercury in water, shellfish, seaweed, dairy products, vegetables and grains; the determination inorganic arsenic from less toxic organo arsenic species in water, rice, seaweed are examples of routine applications developed for this growing area of concern.

The team is constantly developing new methods and applications to address market concerns and so if you have a sample you are interested to know more about with, PSA would love to hear from you.

With literally thousands of systems in the field today, and support networks in Europe, USA and SE Asia, PSA offers the ideal package of performance, reliability and support.

T +44 (0)1689 891211 www.psanalytical.com

contribution to the industry over a number of years, particularly with regard to promotion of furtherance of functional safety (e.g. IEC 61508) adds great value to our service.”

GI Systems Ltd is pleased to be supporting Gantner Instruments who are participating in the Aerospace Testing Symposium being held at Farnborough on 27th & 28th September 2022, this being one the first major aerospace events on testing to be held since the Pandemic and a welcome opportunity for the industry to gather and discuss testing technologies and applications.

Gantner Instruments specialises in precision measurement of mechanical, thermal, and high-voltage quantities. With its creative measurement solutions, Gantner Instruments has developed since its foundation in 1982 into a globally recognized player in the data acquisition systems market. The company is now a sought-after global partner with locations throughout Europe, the USA, India, China, and Singapore. Gantner’s cutting-edge technology is widely used for testing and monitoring applications in the mobility, aerospace, civil engineering, oil & gas, and renewable energy sectors. Gantner Instruments stand booth 7 at Farnborough. For more information, please see below:

T 01323 332105

www.gismtt.com

MD 9260 TRMS Photovoltaic Clamp Meter CAT III 1500 V DC

The MD 9260 is the first Metrel instrument to support measurements up to 1500 V DC with CAT III safety. Its voltage range and safety make it useful in highly demanding environments like solar power plants, wind power plants, or other high power environment using DC current.

It has 2000 A AC/DC current range and can additionally measure resistance, capacitance, frequency and temperature –in short a well-rounded multimeter-style tool for use in power applications.

MD 9260 Standard set

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MD 9260 TRMS Photovoltaic Clamp

Meter CAT III 1500 V DC

ä AMD 9026 Test lead with probe, 2 pcs

ä AMD 9023 Thermocouple probe type K

ä 1.5 V AA battery, 2 pcs

ä Soft carrying pouch

ä User manual

Ring final circuit testing using the new Metrel ring continuity adapter, A2214 and MI 3155 multi-function tester.

Speed sensor FQ series with molded M12 connector

DEUTSCH DT with overmoulding on the back for optimal sealing

ION Science appoints four Directors for strategic evolution and developing success

ION Science, a leading manufacturer of gas detection equipment and OEM for PID (photoionisation detection) gas sensors, has appointed four new Directors to help deliver ambitious growth plans.

ION Science’s high business performance meant additional capacity was required to help deliver the pioneering plans for further growth.

Steve Newcomb joined earlier this year as Operations Director. The professional engineering business leader arrives with more than 30 years’ experience

within technical manufacturing, supply chain and engineering.

A new Commercial Director has been appointed, with Jason Evans joining. He brings a strong background in high performance technologies. His solid knowledge of the sectors will help focus on delivering growth.

Garfay Liu has been promoted to R&D Director. With more than 15 years’ experience in managing technology product developments, he will be instrumental in new product technology.

Nicki Howard has joined as a Finance Director this year, bringing 17 years of experience. Nicki recently worked at a large, global manufacturing company.

Managing Director, Duncan Johns commented, “It has been fantastic to bring in some great new talent as well as internally promoting.”

To find out more, please visit: https://bit.ly/3FgZy89

T +44 (0)1763 208503 https://ionscience.com/en

Board of Directors

Genesis: The birth of a new type of Multiphase Detector

Magnetrol’s revolutionary multiphase detector, Genesis, is a Time Domain Reflectometry Device (TDR) based level detector designed to accurately define and quantify the various layers in multiple interface level measurement.

Encompassing a number of significant engineering developments from Magnetrol’s progressive engineering team, this innovative level detector can deliver a full interface profile of a vessel with performance which surpasses many of the more traditional technologies.

Utilising patented ‘Top–Down’ and ‘Bottom-Up’ signals, long with advanced level detection algorithms, Genesis can be deployed in a wide variety of interface

applications ranging from very light hydrocarbons to water-based media.

For example, Genesis can be used to define the multiple interfaces in a separator vessel (Sand – water – emulsion – oil – gas) with exceptional precision and can even identify the magnitude of any emulsion layer. The device utilises pulses of electromagnetic energy transmitted along a physical probe.

From a ‘Top-Down’ perspective, when a pulse reaches a surface that has a higher dielectric constant than air (εr = 1), a portion of the pulse is reflected. The time of flight of the pulse is then measured via high-speed timing circuitry that provides an accurate measure of the liquid level. The amplitude of the reflection depends on the dielectric constant of the product, with a higher

dielectric constant yielding a larger reflection. In addition to sending high frequency energy down the probe to detect upper (or total) level, the Genesis sends energy up the probe to detect various other levels that may be present; including the top of an emulsion layer, bottom of an emulsion layer (water level) and sediment.

Key features:

n 24 VDC interface detector with four (4) 4-20mA outputs for convenient control of top level, top of emulsion, water level, and sediment

n Concurrent Top-Down and Bottom-Up signal generation

n Changing media characteristics have no effect on level measurement

n No moving parts in the process, reducing measurement errors and downtime

n Detects four levels with one top-mounted process connection

n Probe designs are available up to +400F/1,000psi (+200C/70 bar)

Contact

T +44 (0)118 9311188 www.able.co.uk

The German photonics industry has a leading global role to lose

The economic policy spokesperson of the B’90/Green parliamentary group, Dieter Janecek visited the Graefelfingbased laser manufacturer TOPTICA. Not only complex export controls and the situation on the job market pose high challenges for mediumsized businesses, but also the multitude of regulatory interventions.

Dieter Janecek, Member of the German Bundestag, is the spokesman for the digital economy and digital transformation for the Bündnis 90/Die Grünen parliamentary group. In this role, he visited the near-Munich-based company TOPTICA.

During the discussion with the Member of the Bundestag Janecek, the two CEOs Dr. Kaenders and Dr. Renner discussed German’s special role as a high-tech country, especially regarding the increasingly important quantum technology, in the development of which TOPTICA has played a central role internationally for years. The successful recruitment and transfer of skilled personnel from abroad was an important topic. In particular, the unclear regulations in export control and sanction testing were addressed. These are necessary, but lead to months, often years of uncertainty for the company, and thus impair the strongly export-oriented German hightech SMEs in their globally leading role.

T +49 89 858370 info@toptica.com https://www.toptica.com

The Siloscreen is now the first choice for the production of: blown and cast film, thermoformed products, expanded sections, oriented tapes, twines, rope, tubing and other products which benefit from uninterrupted extrusion and steady process conditions.

Please visit: www.siloteq.com

Mobile: +44 (0)7733 111929

Email: trish.siloteq@gmail.com

Fabrication

C&C Fabrications Steel the show

In this issue of Industrial Process News, we are pleased to announce C&C Fabrications as our Steel Fabrication Company of the Month.

C&C Fabrications is a remarkable UK manufacturing success story. It has transformed from humble beginnings – founded by Chris Wallage and Chris Butler in Wallage’s dads’ garage in 1996 – to become a multi-million-pound business and one of the most well-known and respected steel fabrication specialists in the UK.

Based in Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire, C&C Fabrications don’t just specialise in one area, but work with several sectors, including manufacturing, retail, warehousing and logistics, office, commercial, industrial and engineering. Its high-quality services and customer care are well known throughout the industry, attracting a wide client portfolio, which includes retail giant Next, international packaging company D S Smith, Kongsberg Automotive and J Tomlinson construction. “We also do vast amounts of work for the forklift industry for companies such as Toyota Linde, Dawson Group, and Spartan which we supply backrests light guards and any welding repairs they require and much more,” states Chris Wallage, Managing Director.

Through all stages of production, C&C Fabrications ensure the highest quality service. Alongside its main products that it can manufacture using steel fabrication such as racking, staircases, mezzanine floors, edge protection and fall protection, truss, shelving solutions, loading dock fit out and access point solutions, C&C can also manufacture bespoke items. These have the added benefits of being more durable and resistant to corrosion compared to other methods.

to prevent slips or falls. Noted as one of the industry’s most innovative safety accessories, Laddermate incorporates a practical approach that is simple in design, inexpensive and incredibly safe. C&C Fabrications has supplied thousands of Laddermate’s to customers all over the world over the last 10 years across multiple industries from telecoms, electricity companies, leading satellite TV companies and more. Its true testament to its success is that C&C consistently deliver an honest, integral and innovative service to all clients. This is even more apparent now given its current growth phase and will power them well into the future. One part of the company’s next growth phase includes Chris Wallage

Of course, working within the steel fabrication business means you must have the capabilities to work across several industries to cater to each specific steel fabrication need. The team at C&C fabricate several products, from mezzanine floors to safety barriers, machine guards, suspended walkways, platforms, and much more. “Our work is highly skilled with our key strengths in our ability to understand the needs of customers, and to create high-quality cost-effective solutions that exceed their expectations. The main services we provide are bespoke fabrication, specialist steel fabrication, laser cutting, powder coating, as well as a fitting service,” adds Chris.

Bespoke fabrication is a key offering from C&C, and is carried out using state-of-the-art machinery and equipment. This coupled with their expert skills gives them the capability to deliver numerous fabrication techniques and bespoke metal solutions that meet all necessary regulations.

C&C’s laser cutting service is carried out by its own highly skilled experts and machine operators trained to use the latest laser machines to cut precisely through a variety of metal such as steel, stainless steel, and aluminium. Eliminating any potential for human error, laser cutting gives a greater finish compared with other methods such as metal punching. It also allows for bespoke, intricate shapes to be cut at an affordable price. With over 23 years’ experience in metal fabrication and laser cutting, C&C ensures customers receive the highest-quality service alongside the best knowledge and expertise in the industry.

The company’s powder coating service is ideal for creating a consistent finish on metal, helping to keep metal products in line with business branding. The process involves a coating that is applied electrostatically as a free-flowing powder and then dried with heat. Compared with standard paint, the powder creates a tough layer, which makes the fabricated metal more durable and doesn’t require a solvent to stick to the metal.

Alongside these available services, C&C also own the rights to Laddermate, a sought-after safety device for ladders that is designed to hold them at a right angle

taking the helm. He comments, “In 2018, I started the process of buying out my business partner – Chris Butler, and now we’re planning for the future of C&C Fabrications, which includes moving to bigger premises to allow us to put both factories under one roof. This will make us more efficient and streamlined and allow us to invest in new technology.”

To support this next phase, C&C has also launched an employee reward package. From 1 July 2022, each employee received an 8% pay rise, as well as a reduction in hours, seeing the entire company move to a 37-hour working week. Some more additions include from 1 January 2023, each employee will be granted an extra day off for their birthday, as well as additional holidays from December 2023 as the site closes between Christmas and New Year to allow employees more time with their families.

Staying true to its promise to continue providing high-quality products, C&C is also investing in new kit and a new 20,000+ sq. ft. workshop. Every aspect

of the company’s growth plan is aimed towards the future success of the business as it moves towards achieving a £6 million turnover by 2026.

In closing, Chris explains the next steps for the business. “We aim to be the market leading metal fabricator in the UK, providing a complete, one stop, end-to-end, design, prototyping and manufacturing service. So, to help us take the business to the next level, following a management buyout, we’re investing in our people, our equipment, and capabilities. I’m proud that we’re changing the face of fabrication in the industry as well as improving employee pay and conditions! Our team is our business and so it’s important for us to reward their loyalty and hard work and to involve them in the future of the business.”

For more information, please see below:

T 01977 670067

info@candcfabrications.co.uk

https://www.candcfabricationsltd.co.uk

Chris Wallage, Managing Director at C&C Fabrications