Industrial Process News Issue 714

The solution to rising energy costs? Your roof or land

Reduce your exposure to ever-increasing prices with a fully funded solar installation.

As energy prices spiral out of control, as a business generating your own power has never made more sense. Renewable power specialist, Olympus Power understand that the investment required for renewable technology can be off-putting, especially when other costs are soaring, so they offer flexible, funded solutions.

There is a way to get a fully funded solar installation that provides electricity up to 75% cheaper than you’d get it from the grid. It’s called a power purchase agreement (PPA) and it’s the most cost-effective method of getting solar power for your business.

There is no capital outlay or maintenance costs

because the system is fitted, owned and looked after by the installer, all you need to do is provide a roof or nearby land to put it on.

Unlike power from the grid, the cost of generating your own isn’t going to rocket next month – or increase emissions. The maximum cost for each unit of solar-generated electricity is 15p. Grid prices for commercial contracts are currently between 60p and 80p per unit, and only likely to increase.

Olympus Power offers PPAs of varying contract length, but the longer the agreement the cheaper the power and the more you’ll save against grid prices. When the agreement ends you own the system, and the electricity is then free. If you don’t want the system, Olympus will remove it.

Most commercial sites are suitable for solar panels, and even North-facing roofs can generate plenty of power. Installation is quick and easy and once the panels are installed, you’ll barely notice they’re there.

Until your next (lower) electricity bill lands, that is! This is one of the Top Exhibitors at the Plant & Asset Management 2022 which was held at the NEC from 5th-7th April which can be found on page 6.

Like the idea but unsure if it’s right for your business? Olympus Power will carry out a free feasibility study – no hard sell, just the facts: T 01392 549700 info@olympuspower.co.uk www.olympuspower.co.uk

Leading IT solution and services provider, Bytes Technology Group, brings Traced’s privacy-first Mobile Threat Defence solution into its portfolio of trusted vendor solutions.

Traced Mobile Security today announced a reseller partnership with one of the UK’s leading software, security, and cloud specialists, Bytes Technology Group Plc (LSE: BYIT) (JSE: BYI) to bring home-grown mobile device protection to more UK&I organisations.

Protecting business data from mobileborne threats

Gaining visibility of mobile devices and their risk status is crucial for organisations that are looking to prevent data breaches and the resulting monetary, reputational and operational damages.

Bytes Technology Group is now an official reseller of Trustd Mobile Threat Defence (MTD) from Traced. Unlike other MTD solutions, Trustd uniquely combines AIpowered protection against both known and unknown threats such as mobile malware and phishing with straightforward user guidance and absolute employee privacy. Trustd can even form part of a Zero-Trust strategy by restricting access to business data from untrusted mobile devices.

Protection against data breaches and ransomware

Mobile-borne cyberthreats increased 1,400% in the four years between 2016 and 20201 and people are more likely to click a phishing link on a mobile device than on a laptop or desktop computer2 With smaller screens, fewer ‘clues’ about whether a message is a scam, and different user behaviour on mobile phones, Mobile Threat Defence provides a critical safety net for employees that may click on a phishing link, download malware apps, or connect to compromised WiFi networks.

https://traced.app https://www.bytes.co.uk

Editor Recommends

Cloud service for WTS Wireless Inclinometer Line

The WTS Wireless Tilt System is a flexible, all-weather radio telemetry system designed to provide high accuracy remote angle measurement data. The WTS gives surveyors, geotechnical specialists, and structural engineers the ability to record and log data remotely without the cost and inefficiency of traditional wired methods.

The heart of the system is the WTS Wireless Inclinometer; a high-accuracy robust instrument utilising advanced MEMS sensor technology to ensure maximum reliability.

A variety of complementary base stations and either PC or hand-held data acquisition modules are offered to allow a complete measurement system to be configured to suit any application. A variety of fixed base stations and hand-held readers are available to enable the user to tailor the system to their optimal requirements.

Highway agencies, bridge and civil structure owners spend large revenues assessing structural health by visual or other types of consuming inspection methods

of bolted and welded joints, together with other vital structural elements. Obtaining multiple readings to monitoring the entire structure can be costly and labour intensive. Using the WTS Wireless Tilt System, a single structure is fitted with low power WTS Inclinometers at strategic points, thus helping to determine where weak points may be and when maintenance is required. Additionally, the WTS Wireless Tilt System may be used in the verification of design calculations when new structures are manufactured providing valuable data to refine computer models of structural behaviour.

www.sherbornesensors.com

Worthington Creyssensac

Industrial compressed air brand, Worthington Creyssensac, has launched the new ‘Class Zero’ oil-free compressors for the UK & Ireland markets. Certified to be 100% free of any traces of oil or other contaminants, the new OF 20-75V range has been designed for use in pharmaceutical, biotechnology and chemical sectors, where production of air quality to the ISO 8573.1:2010 class is essential to maintain high standards of manufacturing.

As there is no lubrication in the compression cycle of the machine, this new generation of compressors replaces previous oil-injected machines, that rely on downstream filtration to achieve the required high levels of air purity. As well as further enhancing product safety, oilfree technology enables pharmaceutical and chemical producers to save time and money by dispensing with monitoring, cleaning, and maintenance of oil filters, the removal of which will help to achieve lower operating costs.

With climbing production energy costs in mind, Worthington Creyssensac implemented variable speed drive (VSD) compressors in its new oil-free models to help offset the rising costs. A VSD compressor matches the power consumption to the air demand, especially when

Exposure limits and worker safety: Choosing the right personal or portable gas detector

Worker health and safety laws have come a long way in recent years.

Even in the last few decades introductions of PPE (personal protective equipment), safer working conditions, and limits on exposure to dangerous chemicals and gases have become commonplace. A key part of being able to ensure these safety regulations are being met is through accurate and regular gas monitoring. ION Science offer world-leading VOC gas instruments that help keep workers safe and healthy both during their working life and long after.

Effective management of VOC (volatile organic compound) exposure on workers is critical for any business where there is a short-term or long-term risk to health (in some cases, both).

Monitoring through STEL and TWA (short term exposure limit and time weighted average respectively) is a good way of ensuring workers are not being exposed unnecessarily.

Using PID (photoionisation detection) technology in personal and portable gas monitors is the most effective way to help protect workers from harmful VOC exposure. As experts in the development and manufacture of PID solutions, ION Science offer a range of industry-leading personal and portable gas detectors.

To find out more about ION Science’s range of sensors and gas detection instruments, please visit: https://bit.ly/3QA163t

T +44 (0)1763 208503

www.ionscience.com/en

School

Leicester Castle Business School and its Programme Director, Dr Dyneshia Johnson, is getting ready to welcome its next cadre of Help to Grow programme participants.

Run by Leicester Castle Business School, part of De Montfort University, the Help to Grow programme is focussed on supporting the Senior Managers and Business Owners of SME businesses.

Commenting on the programme, Jackie Cooper, Programme Manager – Help to Grow said, “This is an incredible programme offering SME businesses the opportunity to take part in a 12-week programme that is 90% funded by the Government. This in-depth, high quality programme supports participants in building their capabilities in leadership, innovation, digital adoption, employee engagement, marketing, responsible business and financial management. By the end of the programme, participants will have developed a business growth

plan to realise their business’s full potential. The programme has also been designed to enable participants to complete it alongside full-time work and comprises of face-to-face sessions alongside peer support and mentoring.”

To join Help to Grow applicants must be:

n From an SME based in the UK employing between 5 and 249 people – Businesses with 10 or more

employees can now sent up to 2 participants

n Have been operational for at least one year

n Be a decision maker or member of the senior management team within the business with at least one direct report

n Commit to completing all sessions

n Alumni from the Small Business Leadership programme can also now join.

“Help to Grow will next be back in January and March 2023,” concluded Jackie.

For more information on Help to Grow: https://www.dmu.ac.uk/ business/grow-your-business/helpto-grow-management.aspx

To register interest in this or another of Leicester Castle Business School’s cohorts: https://smallbusinesscharter. org/h2gmcourse/ leicester-castle-em-cohort-6

the production process is not constant, varying its speed and thus reducing the energy consumption during low usage periods to maintain outlet pressure to ±0.1 Bar. By selecting a VSD compressor, the manufacturers can meet their fluctuating air demand profile, reducing overall energy consumption by as much as 35%.

Learn more here: www.worthington-creyssensac.com/ en-uk/products/oil-free-compressors/of-range

Leicester Castle Business

set to welcome new cadre of ambitious business leaders

ADC Electrical: Mechanical and Electrical Engineers

In this issue of Industrial Process News, we are pleased to announce ADC Electrical as our Electro-Mechanical Engineering Company of the Year.

ADC Electrical The company was founded in 1974 in premises in Riverside Road, Southwick, Sunderland. Early in 1994, it moved to the present premises, which are purpose-built and is around 14,000 sq. ft. in floor area. The base is a 2.5-acre site in Washington, Tyne and Wear, and the company services the whole of the UK.

Initially, the company was formed to provide a repair and rewind service of industrial electric motors to the shipbuilding repair and engineering businesses in the North-East. It quickly extended the base in order to provide a similar service to all types of industry. The core business was then extended to include the supply of new electric motors and the manufacture of air-cooled transformers and iron and air chokes.

Today, ADC Electrical’s main service is to maintain and repair rotating electrical equipment including motors, fans, pumps, and more. Ensuring that a pump and/or motor is repaired to the highest quality, ADC Electrical’s engineers are trained to the highest level and have experience and expertise that are trusted in the industry. Its pump range covers all major pump manufacturers and types such as Grundfos, Wilo, Flygt, Lowara and Centrifugal, Submersible, Positive displacement and more.

Over the last 12 months, ADC Electrical has seen its Pump repair business experience a large increase, with the motor and fan repair customer base also increasing. In addition, supply of new motors and other goods has shown good numbers, and this has been supported by the introduction of new pump engineers into the business. The company’s manufacturing division is working with its customers on the introduction of new bespoke stator models up to 1.2 megawatt in size, and ADC Electrical may be the only supplier currently building this type of product to this specification and has also gained UL approval for one of its products.

ADC Electrical has also developed its working relationship with the Primary Engineer Programmes project. There is a lack of new engineers coming through the ranks in engineering in general, and this appears to coincide with the reduction of engineering-based subjects in schools. With Primary Engineer Programmes, the company is working with local schools to try to increase skills and knowledge, with the hope of inspiring the next generation of engineers.

The Primary Engineer Rail Project enables teachers across the UK to deliver two inspiring projects for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 primary pupils aligned to the curriculum. These

projects will develop practical, design, build, make skills along with cognitive skills such as the Engineering Habits of Mind (EHoM); problem finding, and creative problem solving, along with critical thinking skills, teamwork and communication skills.

This proposal gives ADC Electrical the opportunity to fund the Primary Engineer Rail Project for schools in 2022, which will establish meaningful links between engineering and schools. The foundation of this is based on training teachers and partnering them with ADC Electrical engineering professionals. The engineering professionals will be able to support the Primary Engineer Rail Project in the classroom, with teachers and pupils either face to face or via online sessions providing a real-world context to the learning. This will hopefully increase the aspiration and career awareness of the pupils and teachers about the rail sector and within rail engineering.

It was hoped that with the ending of the pandemic that business, and availability of spares and products would slowly return to somewhere near normal throughout 2022. Instead, the turn in global events early in 2022 added a whole new level of supply chain issues and everincreasing costs. However, ADC Electrical’s increased turnover during 2021 has been a big plus, based upon its expectations from last year, but of course the increasing costs of everything from materials to energy is a major concern looking forward.

ADC Electrical have found that from a repairer’s point of view the lack of availability of replacement products has been a factor for increased repair business. The same factor has also meant that spare parts are less widely available, and lead times are ever increasing – in excess of a year now becoming more common. The company has also noticed that business has fluctuated more than usual, going from quiet to extremely busy then back again, and recognises that this is possibly due to financial constraints being reflected in many companies’ maintenance budgets.

The company had forecasted that it would struggle to meet the previous year’s sales figures due to the loss of the manufacturing contract and those ongoing global issues. Instead, Andy continued, “During the first eight months of

2022, we in fact managed a 10% increase on sales on the previous year.

Following this, we are very pleased to be recognised by Industrial Process News for this award. It is an opportunity for people to see the efforts that our whole team puts in day after day, and receiving the award is another high for us in a year filled with ups and downs.”

Not content to remain static, ADC Electrical has exciting future-plans. In addition to the Primary Engineers project, in the short term it intends to maintain the current business, while adapting as best possible to the everchanging pressures put on all UK businesses. Long-term goals are to grow as a business, while staying true to its environmental commitments, the company is currently looking at solar panels as a possible means of reducing energy cost and a reduction in its carbon footprint.

For more information, please see below:

T 0191 4165222 enquiries@adc-electrical.co.uk www.adc-electrical.co.uk

Looking back, Business Development Director, Andy Patten commented, “Along with most businesses, we have had some highs and lows in recent times. In November last year, we won the AEMT award for service centre of the year and were also finalists in the category of product of the year, which was obviously a high for us. However, during the same time period, our business took a blow with the confirmed loss of one of our main manufactured products to Chinese competition. This put us under some pressure going into 2022 knowing we needed to find a way of filling the gap sales that the loss of the manufacturing product had left us with.”

Chris Carrick, Managing Director holding the Award with the ADC Electrical team

Design Solutions

SPIROL launches new website: SPIROL.com

Finding information on fastening, joining and assembly will be easier thanks to its new website: SPIROL.com

For over 74 years, SPIROL has been a leading global expert in fastening, joining and assembly.

The new SPIROL.com is a culmination of decades of engineering knowledge and experience that has resulted in higher quality products and the total lowest cost of assembly for our customers in all markets that we serve.

Via the website, it is possible to view or download resources specifically focused on fastening and assembly that are not available in any Engineering textbook or online library. This is your new fastener and assembly resource centre!

The new SPIROL.com offers:

2D/3D Drawings

SPIROL offers 2D drawings and 3D models of all of its standard engineered fasteners for your convenience. These can be downloaded in the format you need, or inserted directly into your assembly model. Information such as dimensions, tolerances, weight, material, and part number is included. However, if you’re not sure what you need, then you can contact SPIROL for complimentary technical support.

Explore SPIROL’s installation equipment with instructional videos SPIROL’s gallery of informative videos vary from quick ‘How-To’ videos, to product overviews and even in-depth Webinars – all focused on fastening, joining and assembly.

Why not browse through these ever-changing informative videos to learn more about how SPIROL can possibly help you!

Design guides & catalogues

Download SPIROL’s most up-to-date product catalogues, associated features and benefits, and product specifications. Bookmark design guidelines for common applications. Contact SPIROL at any time for assistance!

Application engineering assistance SPIROL offers complimentary engineering support to help you design not only the engineered fastener, but to also make the critical recommendations for the interface between the product and your assembly.

In addition to 30,000 standard Engineered Fasteners and Shims, SPIROL also offers a standard line of Fastener Installation Equipment to facilitate the assembly of your product.

In addition to the new website, SPIROL enables you to purchase fasteners through an eCommerce platform. Shop. SPIROL.com is available in the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada and the US and its offering includes Coiled Pins, Disc Springs, Slotted Spring Pins and Inserts for Plastics.

SPIROL initially launched Shop.SPIROL.com within the USA in 2018 for their flagship product, the Coiled Spring Pin. Since then, the eCommerce program has steadily expanded to include additional products lines, languages and the ability to purchase in different currencies.

SPIROL’s eCommerce program enables customers to safely and conveniently purchase standard products in small quantities by using their credit card or PayPal account. (Bulk quantities are available at a discounted rate.) A Material Certification or a Certification of Conformity/Compliance may be added to each order.

In addition to being able to purchase product or request a quote, visitors can also download 2D Drawings and 3D Models of each product type available on Shop.SPIROL. com. Eventually, all of SPIROL’s engineered fasteners will be available on Shop.SPIROL.com – including additional languages and currencies.

T 01536 444842 info-uk@spirol.com www.spirol.com

Test, Measurement & Laboratory

The world leader in force measurement

Interface Force Measurement Solutions (Interface) is a UK company specialising in the supply and distribution of highquality sensors and associated electronics and displays for a wide variety of industries. Working previously with clients such as Airbus, BAE Systems, and Formula One Teams, we spoke with Tony Rokins, Business Development & Pressure Mapping Specialist, who explained some of the companies well known products.

“Our product portfolio is applicable to many industries. For instance, we are well known for our high-quality pressure mapping systems that are used by many of our automotive and motorsport customers. Our sensors deliver

highly accurate, repeatable measurements and many of our load cells are used by calibration houses as calibration reference devices. Our high-quality, yet competitively priced 3 and 6 axis load cells are used for many R&D, renewable energy and robotic applications.”

Reflecting on last year, Interface has faced much adversity from COVID-19. Fortunately, its sturdy business model and reliable service has enabled the company to pick up the pace and continue projects that were left postponed. “Trading conditions have been tough, but business levels picked up strongly towards the end of the year. I think we came out of it stronger than we could have reasonably expected.”

In terms of recent developments, Tony continued, “We’ve taken some time to review our business model, how we operate on a day-to-day basis. Being responsive to our customer’s needs and being able to offer a high-quality product with strong product knowledge at a competitive price with the best

possible lead times is our number one priority.”

2021 also welcomed the launch of the G-Series Load Cells. The range comprises of miniature and small sensors for industrial applications, with capacities starting from just 4.5N Newton up to 200kN with metric threads. “These are highperformance devices but aimed at more cost-conscious applications. This is a new market for us, but we are seeing increasing interest. We are launching an e-commerce website for the G-Series in the next couple of weeks. Competitive pricing and availability from stock will be key to this new venture’s success,” stated Tony.

In the future, Interface is keen to continue its growth trajectory for 2022. We asked Tony how he felt receiving the award and what their plans are going forward, he answered, “We work hard for our customers to offer the best measurement solutions. The recognition is greatly appreciated. Long term, we are strengthening our position with our customers in our more traditional markets

Durable and Rugged Triaxial ICP Accelerometers

PCB Piezotronics has released two upgraded triaxial ICP accelerometers with an increased frequency range that extends upper limits to 10,000Hz at 5% deviation. Models 354B04 and 354B05 are case isolated to help ensure measurement quality in the presence of electrical noise, and both sensors are TEDS IEEE 1451.4

enabled for easy tracking and record keeping.

These are designed with durable and rugged titanium housings to maintain electrical isolation even if the housing is scratched or damaged during normal use. The hermetic sealed housings are

low outgassing by design for use in vacuum environments such as spacecraft testing. Both models have an operating temperature range from -54 to +93°C {-65 to +200°F} and a shock overload limit of ±5,000g pk.

www.pcb.com

of aerospace, automotive, motorsport, Universities and alternative energy research.

We are also working on new, wireless force and vibration sensors for remote monitoring in systems such as luggage carousels. One more area we are pushing for growth is with XSensor’s pressure mapping systems, particularly in the Hi-speed systems designed for high-speed impact or crash testing and tire foot-print research. These systems are capable of capturing data up to 2,500 frames per second. The tire sensor can be driven over at speeds of up to 140kph. I believe this is a unique capability we can bring to the industry.”

T 01344 776666

info@interface.uk.com

www.interfaceforce.co.uk

New eCommerce site from Interface Force Measurements

Interface Force Measurements, suppliers of the popular and whisper-quiet

1,200 precision series load cells are pleased to announce the launch of a brand new eCommerce website where you’ll be able to order your load buttons, in-line load cells and mini s-beam load cells.

Going live on the 1st of April, https://store.interfaceforce. co.uk will feature the Interface G-Series of load buttons, in-line load cells and mini S-beam load cells. The Interface G-series has all the quality, reliability and performance you’d expect from a force transducer bearing the Interface name, but at very competitive prices.

https://store.interfaceforce.co.uk will offer our G-Series load cells on short lead times with next business day delivery for small quantities being the aim. Interface load cells at competitive prices with all the convenience purchasing online offers, what’s not to like?

The Interface G-Series was launched around one year ago, becoming a popular product range with students, industrial engineers, OEMs and anyone requiring a small form force sensor offering accuracy, repeatability and Interface quality.

All G-Series load buttons and load cells feature:

n Full stainless steel construction

n Individual calibration certificates to NIST traceable standards

n High output at 2mV/V

n Capacities from 4.5newtons to 50kN.

T 01344 776666

info@interface.uk.com

www.interfaceforce.co.uk

eCommerce: store.interfaceforce.co.uk

Plant & Asset Management 2022

After a four-year absence, mainly due to COVID, the Drives & Controls Show and its co-located manufacturing industry events returned to the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre from 5th-7th April 2022.

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

Benlink: Revolutionising Service Delivery

BenLink provides maintenance, repairs, inspection, and installation services for industrial production sites. With fully integrated industry-leading digital technology developed in-house, and a vast network of engineers, we offer quality services more flexible, fast, and affordable than ever before.

Our global network of more than 4,000 experienced, qualified, and safe engineers and technicians (across UK, US, EU and India) are ready to support your business with a broad range of services, including:

n Conveyors

n Pumps & Valves

n Simos & Filters

n Grinders & Rollers

With a wide selection of skill-sets available, including:

n Mechanical

n Electrical

n Welding

n Industrial cleaning & pest control

n Rigging and machine lifts/moves.

Have an urgent need, BenLink’s flexible network can now provide urgent breakdown support. Contact a member of our friendly, UK-based team now!

T +44 (0)20 3318 3705 sales-uk@benlink.com https://benlink.com

EA Technology: Engineering Products and Training Courses

The UK’s premier event for plant, asset, maintenance and works management engineers and directors, Plant and Asset Management was a unique opportunity for today’s engineering professionals to learn about new strategies, constantly evolving technologies and the latest products and services that fit their business needs.

The event brought together key businesses representing the multi-tasking culture of today’s plant, works and maintenance engineers, and there

were both a Digitalisation Forum (providing insight into potential future plants), and an Engineering Forum (featuring industry representatives).

Industry spends huge sums maintaining its assets and, because of constantly increasing business and financial pressures, there is an on-going need to achieve the maximum performance from those assets. Plant & Asset

Drives & Automation

Plant & Asset Management Review – Top Exhibitiors Controls,

Management Exhibition 2022 highlighted the very latest technologies and systems covering.

For more information, please visit: www.maintenanceuk-expo.com

EA Technology design and manufacture products, which are used to monitor the health and condition

Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) electrical assets.

Pioneers of HV Partial Discharge detection, EA Technology continue to lead the field with their innovation and expertise within the industry.

EA Technology exhibited at The Plant and Asset Management Exhibition in April 2022, showcasing primarily three of their electrical asset management product range.

On the stand, they promoted the VisNET® Hub, a pre-fault detection LV monitor that provides network visibility to support a proactive approach to network and fault management.

The Astute HV Monitoring® system, which monitors High Voltage switchgear and cables for signs of Partial Discharge, helping to avoid costly failures and assist with efficient planning of asset maintenance.

Finally, the UltraTEV® Plus² HV partial discharge detector. The UltraTEV Plus² is an industry standard and the go-to instrument for network operators and HV asset managers across the UK and beyond.

Contact T 0151 347 2313 sales@eatechnology.com www.eatechnology.com

Vacuum Technology Company of the Month

Intelligent Vacuum Measurement made in Germany since 1970

In this issue of Industrial Process News, we are pleased to announce Thyracont Vacuum Instruments as our Vacuum Technology Company of the Month.

Based in Passau, Germany, but working with reliable partners around the globe, Thyracont Vacuum Instruments was established by Dipl. Ing. Heinz Plöchinger, who has been intrigued with technology from an early age. After studying electrical engineering in Munich and after six years of gaining professional experience as a development and consulting engineer, he founded the company in 1970.

Thyracont is a private, medium sized company whose products exclusively originate from its own developments. For years, Thyracont has received the excellent ‘Very good’ rating according to Basel II. Satisfied customers are the utmost concern of the experienced and highly qualified staff, and the company’s product portfolio includes intelligent

vacuum instruments for various fields of application.

By combining the latest developments in the field of vacuum metrology with extraordinary manufacturing quality, Thyracont offers an innovative and extensive product range including vacuum gauges, vacuum sensors, vacuum transducers, vacuum meters, vacuum switches, and controllers as well as accessories and vacuum components.

The product families fulfil process requirements in a range of 2000 to 3e-11 mbar, and it supplies customers with suitable software while offering a large scale of consulting services and professional calibration.

The variety of manufacturing processes enabled by vacuum offers a broad field of applications for Thyracont’s vacuum instruments. This includes the process industry, coating and drying, semiconductor and solar, analytics as well as research and

development. Depending upon the scope of tasks, the company offers a wide range of sensor principles in various combinations such as piezo, Pirani, capacitive, cold cathode, and hot cathode, to meet the requirements of almost any industrial vacuum process.

Working in a crowded marketplace means that Thyracont works hard to stay at the forefront of the industry. Joy in innovation is the main driving force that sets the company direction, and this has given rise to many new concepts in vacuum metrology. In house research and development has resulted in a series of patents being granted for innovations and processes that are built into the entire product range.

Users benefit from these features in establishing safer and more reliable vacuum processes, and customers always get quick and accurate straightforward responses for their technical queries, as well as inquiries upon delivery dates and price quotations.

Thyracont works with top-ranked companies from different fields of applications who trust in the company and products, and for many years Thyracont Vacuum Instruments GmbH has been an active sponsor of ‘Jugend forscht,’ a regional youth

research competition, and its team members are judges too.

Thyracont Vacuum Instruments also takes part in the hydrogen alliance, which is a common platform for networking, knowledge and interests of hydrogen players in industry, science and politics that have their place of business in Bavaria.

As the company looks to future development, it will be attending the following trade shows before Christmas:

n 15th–18th November: SEMICON EUROPA 2022 –Messe München, Germany – Hall C.1, booth 751

n 7th–8th December: SPIE Photonex – NEC Birmingham, UK – booth 418

The company insists that sustainable, long-term cooperation with business partners is the continued aim, and its passion is to continue to develop innovative vacuum measurement. Quality and reliability are the principles of its success, and for customers, suppliers and staff, Thyracont is a long-term partner combining technical excellence with environmental awareness and a strong sense of community.

For more information, please see below:

T +49 (851) 95986-0 https://thyracont-vacuum.com

Controls, Drives & Automation

High-torque harmonic actuators have short lead times

Motion Control products (MCP) has announced a range of compact harmonic actuators with lead times of less than eight weeks. Offering high levels of torque and precision, the actuators contain a torque motor with an integral harmonic gearbox and optional on-board electronics.

The low-maintenance devices are available with gear ratios from 51:1 to 161:1. They are self-tooled and can be specified with IP67 protection for harsh environments. Standard input voltages are 48V DC, and 110V or 220V AC. These voltages can be customised on request, as can the torque.

There are two series: the all-in-one MGM series with torque motor, backlash-free harmonic gearbox, high-resolution absolute or incremental encoder, brake and servo drive; and the MAH series with hollow shafts, diameters from 75–170mm, peak torque capabilities up to 800Nm, and precision of up to 30 arc-sec.

The MGM actuators offer a precision of up to 60 arc-sec and up to 557Nm of torque. They are suitable for low-noise, high-torque precision applications such as cobots, medical devices controlling surgical tools and precision measuring machines. EtherCat or CANopen servodrives allow them to interface with most controllers.

For more information, please see below:

T 01202 599922 www.motioncontrolproducts.com

Handling, Storage & Logistics

Fenton Packaging Solutions introduces sustainable alternative for bulk storage and dispensing

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

L-R: Fenton Packaging Solutions Sales Development Director Chris Warren with Purchasing & Operations Director, David Wilson

Fenton Packaging Solution’s UN bag-in-box (BiB) containers offer a sustainable flatpack alternative to traditional rigid bulk liquid packaging. BiB provides all the benefits of a rigid container coupled with flexible sustainability in respect of transportation and storage requirements.

“Swapping to bag-in-box delivers major benefits, reduces costs, and improves a carbon footprint of a business,” says Fenton Packaging Solutions Sales Development Director Chris Warren. “Prior to filling, BiB saves up to 40% in warehouse capacity and takes up 90% less transport space, when compared to rigid alternatives.”

The sustainability advantages of BiB over rigid containers are clear. BiB packs consist of a cardboard box which is easy to recycle once the product has been emptied and a plastic co-polymer cube-shaped bag with gland and closure which weighs in at about 10% of the weight of the equivalent capacity jerrycan.

Cardboard goes into one waste stream and the bag will go into another recycling stream where it exists for the recycling of co-polymer containers. If the bag cannot be recycled, it can be processed on the waste to energy ticket.

T 0113 252 8222

sales@fentonpackaging.co.uk

https://www.fentonpackaging.co.uk

Current lead times from 7 working days

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

STILL

The new RXE 10-16C arrives as the smallest member of the electric forklift family, powered by lead-acid or lithium-ion 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

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-

You can turn it any way you like: The RXE 10-16C simply fits, always

phase 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.

T 01804 7845533

https://www.still.de/en-DE

CHEMUK 2022 New photochemistry reactor meets scientists’ real demands for excellence

CHEMUK is the UK’s annual Chemical, Pharma and Process industries Supply Chain Expo and Speaker Programme that provides visitor groups with a diverse showcase of some 300+ specialist UK & international exhibitors, highlighting the latest plant, equipment, technology, supply chain materials & services supporting the chemical and pharmaceutical processing industries.

CHEMUK 2022 took place on the 11th-12th May at the NEC in Birmingham. The two-day event played host to over 100 expert speakers who discussed industry related news and changes with some topics that included What’s New in 22,’ Transitioning of the Chemical Laboratory through Digitalisation, Panel sessions, NEPIC Hydrogen, Revolutionising Medicine, Transitioning to bio-based chemicals, and many more.

Designed to bring everyone together under one roof the show welcomed manufacturers, distributors, transport logistic companies and many more for the opportunity to learn and raise awareness of the importance of chemicals, the supply chain and everything that that means. The show was great for exhibitors who were excited to meet customers who actually wanted to find out more about their products, as well as for the visitors who had the chance to meet experts and industry professionals

alongside the opportunity of witnessing some of the industry’s latest innovations.

CHEMUK 2023 will return on the 10th & 11th May 2023 running in Hall 1 at the NEC, Birmingham. The expo will present 450+ specialist exhibitors and 180+ expert speakers split between three major show zones:

n Chemical Industries Supply Chain

n Chemical, Process & Plant Engineering

n NEW FOR 2023: CHEMLAB

This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s event, listed here in alphabetical order: Ascot International, Asynt, BEKA, British Adhesives & Sealants Association, Cepac, Corrosion Resistant Materials, Handley James, Lauda Technology, MacClancy & Sons, RAS, Reynolds Training Solutions, Total Rental Solutions, Shimadzu, Suurmond & Varibox. Further details can be found on the next 3 pages.

For more information, please see below: https://www.chemicalukexpo.com

Asynt announce the launch of their new benchtop photochemistry reactor system, the LightSyn Lighthouse. This compact and robust photoreactor has built in safety features you’ll love and meets customer demand for higher reaction yields.

The new LightSyn Lighthouse was designed to maximise power intensity while keeping photon flux even throughout the reaction medium, reducing the amount of photons typically lost over distance. By using new in-house technology in the form of the quartz ‘reactor rod,’ the competitively priced Lighthouse achieves faster chemistry and higher reaction yields.

The strong relationships between the Asynt scientists and their customers results in the open communication that is the foundation of the companies ‘Asyntise’ ethos, where users are encouraged to ‘customise, don’t compromise.’ This enables Asynt’s research and development team to clearly understand the markets wants and needs, prioritising key requirements, and respond quickly.

Asynt’s drive to offer scientists the tools they truly desire has resulted in a diverse range of customer collaborations; previous examples include fReactor (accessible modular Flow Chemistry platform) and the PressureSyn (unique ultra-

safe high-pressure reactor that is impossible to open whilst any residual pressure remains within).

How would you change your laboratory equipment to better meet your needs?

Talk to Asynt today:

T +44 (0)1638 781709 enquiries@asynt.com www.asynt.com

Suurmond NEW suurGLASS unit

Suurmond UK Limited recently attended the CHEMUK event at the NEC in Birmingham. A main feature of our booth was our NEW suurGLASS unit. suurGLASS is a standardised, universal reactor system for process development, chemical synthesis, stirring, dissolving, mixing and extraction. The custom design of the support frame means that the vessel can be changed easily while the top cover remains secure mounted to the support. The quick action clamp can be operated with one hand allowing the user to support the vessel for easy and safe vessel changes. With our system, the top cover and all the accessories connected

to it can remain in place. Because our system is designed specifically for basic chemistry, we are able to offer a highly engineered solution at a lower price point than might be expected.

Total Rental Solutions

Total Rental Solutions provides general and industry-specific tools and equipment to the petrochemical, oil & gas, water, waste, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Services range from providing ad hoc tool hire, sales, equipment calibration and servicing, to full hire management during maintenance programmes, shutdowns and major projects.

TRS also provide the solution that allows leaking and deteriorated heat exchanger tubes to be sealed more safely and quicker than traditional systems, meaning your plant can be back into operation sooner, saving time and money.

A complete range of IPCO® tube plugs and plugging systems are available, that are

designed to be installed and removed far more safely and efficiently than the old-style welded or manually torqued plugs, whilst also avoiding hammering and ‘hot work’ processes. All IPCO® plugs are available to purchase and are fully certified and approved according to

Basic specification:

n Volume reactor vessel: 1-5 litres, using the same cover plate

n Vessel materials: Type I, Class A borosilicate glass

n Drip tray material: Standard in 316L

n Stirrers: Anchor, propeller, impeller, turbine

n Temperature: Up to 200°C

n Pressure: -1 to +1 bar

n Options: A wide range of glass accessories like burette, cooler, dropping, funnel, various sensors

Contact us at: 01386 423756 or at: suurmond.com/products/suurglass

the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), which means that they fully comply with the strictest safety requirement of the PED directive to provide total peace of mind.

IPCO® tube testing equipment, product installation and removal tools are all available to rent and TRS also provide an on-site or inhouse competence training service, allowing the operative to use the equipment safely and proficiently.

T 01325 609040 www.trs-hire.com

MacClancy and Sons Ltd celebrate MD’s anniversary

Ayear in the Explosion Protection business moves pretty fast, if you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. James MacClancy (pictured right) joined the family business last September after 14 years in the Oil & Gas industry and feels lucky to have joined a company partnered with a like-minded manufacturer, “Our suppliers, STiF, are a family run business like ourselves, and we share the same business principles, to provide the best products, provide the best customer service and do it for the best prices,” he said.

Following the sudden death of Founding Director, Michael MacClancy, late last year, the past 12 months has been a whirlwind of business education for James covering all aspects of running, streamlining and expanding an exciting and essential business in the safety industry. “As the exclusive UK representative for VigilEx Explosion Protection by STiF, our clients tell us they are often delighted with the personal service we provide them.”

With plans to expand their workforce and offering the renewable energy market the ARC-Vent explosion protection for Battery Energy Storage Systems, the future for this family run business continues to be bright.

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The VARIBOX are truly Reusable IBCs (Intermediate Bulk Containers) and therefore the perfect solution to your chemical transportation and storage needs. Through its unique design and heavy-duty construction, the VARIBOX has a lifetime of up to 10 years! And by using the heavy-duty valve at the bottom of the VARIBOX SC, minimal residue will be left in the IBC. This minimises waste and enables safe transport, trip after trip, year after year.

But there is more, nowadays our

robust VARIBOX single containment containers are built on a fully internally recycled plastics 4-way or 2-way pallet. With this unique pallet of the VARIBOX, the VARIBOX will support chemical distributors and their customers to achieve their environmental responsibilities in the distribution and storage of chemicals and detergents.

Want to discover more about the VARIBOX? Please visit our website: www.varibox-ibc.com or contact us at: montoir@varibox-ibc.com.

Making our customers successful

Active in the Chemical Industry since 1994, Ascot International are Speciality Chemical Experts! We are proud to bring you the highest quality raw materials from around the world via our producer partnerships. From Personal Care actives & extracts to Homecare essential oils & disinfectants to vital Vitamins, we have you covered.

Our team are passionate in bringing you the highest quality and most suitable ingredient to bring your vision to life. In addition, to working with highly accredited factories we too have a few of our own including: ISO 9001, UFAS, Chemical Business Association Responsible Care & EcoVadis certifications. Not content with ending our expertise there, in recent years, we have invested in our team to bring you the full package! We offer a complete service from sourcing your chemical(s) to delivering via

LAUDA: Experts in Thermal Control and Measurement

LAUDA – Experts in Thermal Control and Measurement providing innovative solutions for Thermal Process Control, Chilled Water Applications, Water Baths, Freezers, Incubators, Shakers, Stills, Tensiometers, Viscometers and Contact Angle Measurement.

Located in Stamford, UK, LAUDA Technology continues to provide an expanding range of feature-rich, future proof solutions with energy efficiency and connectivity front of mind, serving a diverse range of industries including chemical, energy, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, oil and gas, composites, automotive, aerospace, food & beverage, brewing, digital printing, laser and beyond.

Since 1956, LAUDA has been developing, manufacturing, and supplying reliable precision measuring instruments that have become firmly established worldwide in research and quality assurance. We are here to assist with your application needs, from measuring instruments for

your required method and timescale. Why not take advantage of our in-house regulatory and technical support minds too, on hand to ensure you have every confidence in your formulation.

For more information on our range of materials, please contact a member of the team!

T +44 (0)161 476 6161 www.ascot1.com

Independent risk management consultants

Only when the risk facing an organisation is well understood can it be effectively managed. Key to the successful identification, assessment and management of risk is engagement with the right people, using the right processes at the right time. At RAS, we are confident that we differentiate from many of our competitors and our approach is distinctive. Understanding and facilitating the effective management of risk is our core business, and we believe it is important not to just walk the well-trodden path but look at each client’s particular risk context and develop a tailored solution, working in partnership with them. Everything we do is about managing risk in three areas: safety, business, and environment, and as you’d expect, we work to internationally recognised standards.

We have particular capabilities in accident risk in the oil & gas, pharmaceutical and chemical sectors and work with the key industry players, meaning our clients can be certain of up-to-date knowledge and an undiluted focus on the specific risk challenges of their business.

Our job is to make sure you are protected and your best interests are looked after, which is why we question everything and don’t work in isolation, looking at a project holistically to see how it impacts on the entire organisation. It’s the only way we can confidently say ‘we’ve got your back.’

T +44 (0)1244 674612 enquiries@ras.ltd.uk www.ras.ltd.uk

Corrosion Resistant Materials

Corrosion Resistant Materials is a familyrun specialist, technical materials supplier based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

We stock a wide range of materials from low alloy, stainless, duplex, super duplex, nickel, Aluminium and Titanium in bar, plate, sheet, pipes, tubes and forgings. Our latest count shows we have supplied over 65 different grades of specialist materials and many of these we keep on stock for quick supply to our customers.

We offer our customers many value added services such as additional machining, heat treatment and testing using our approved local sub-contractor network.

We supply our materials within the UK and worldwide in various sectors including Oil and Gas, Aerospace, Power generation, defence and general engineering and our ISO 9001 approval ensures the highest quality standards in everything we offer.

Alongside this, we carry many major end user approvals such as TFMC, NOV, WEIR, FLOWSERVE, BAE SYSTEMS and IMI TRUFLO MARINE.

We also hold ‘MADE IN SHEFFIELD’ status for the specialist materials we supply.

In total, we are a team of 12 (including three apprentices). Each member of staff is highly valued. We believe strongly in training and giving young local people a step into a fantastic career.

We are a small company but with a big vision.

T 01709 590508

sales@corrosion-resistant-materials.co.uk www.corrosion-resistant-materials.co.uk

determining the viscosity of polymer solutions, to optical contact angle measuring instruments for measuring the free surface energy and the wetting behaviour, through to classic tensiometers for determining the surface and interfacial tension of oils and surfactants.

Beyond measurement, LAUDA retains a core competency in temperature control for applications in research & design, pilot plant or full-scale production. LAUDA’s new range of water chillers has been designed not only to comply with the new Eco-design directive, but to surpass it through the innovative use of variable

speed modules that automatically reduce their duty cycle in line with the cooling demand hence reducing energy consumption and running costs, giving a tangible return on investment for the user, whilst ensuring full compliance with the latest regulations on refrigerant (fluorinated) gases.

Further portfolio expansion delivers the new LAUDA ‘Versafreeze’ ultrafreezers, (deep-freeze storage down to -85°), and higher power ‘Integral’ process circulators, (process control from -90 to 320°C with >25kW of cooling @20°C), with pressure overlay options to increase the working range of water/glycol up to 140°C.

T +44 (0)1780 243118 info@lauda-technology.co.uk www.lauda-technology.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin. com/company/lauda-technology-ltd Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/LAUDA.UK Twitter: https://twitter.com/lauda_uk

Recruitment excellence

It could be said that we are experiencing the toughest environment ever for attracting new talent. The past two years have been hard for many employers, particularly those looking to take their business to the next level. At Handley James Chemical, we understand the current economy, and we know all too well how important recruiting the right person for the right job can be in such a niche industry such as the chemical space.

Where we differ is that we can offer a robust recruitment process that ensures you get the best talent for your business, with an insightful and time mapped process that allows us to map out a market in its entirety. This enables us to not only approach whomever happens to be available at the time but also to reach further into the passive market to those who may not be actively looking, leaving no stone unturned.

We know how important your people are, which is why we focus on not only the technical requirements but also the right personality and cultural fit for your company. We pride ourselves on meeting every single candidate face to face and giving you an insightful approach to the ‘human’ element of recruitment. Handley James excel in being an extension of our client partners, ensuring we get to know you and your business to put the right candidates in front of you.

Contact us to discuss your current or upcoming recruitment needs and understand why we are partners of choice to both global and local chemical businesses.

Excited to be back at CHEMExpo in 2023 on Stand L100.

Contact Stuart Tomkinson, Director, T 01695 589232

M 07473 161344 stuart@handleyjames.co.uk www.handleyjames.co.uk

New Intrinsically Safe Operator Panel & PLC

BEKA associates have introduced Pageant, a new intrinsically safe combined Operator Panel and Programmable Logic Controller with plug-in input and output modules allowing direct connection to hazardous area sensors.

Pageant simplifies the design, reduces panel space requirements and the cost of providing operator displays and controls in hazardous areas. It has Ex ia intrinsic safety protection with IECEx, ATEX and UKCA certification allowing installation in all gas and dust Zones. Multiple variables

can be displayed simultaneously on the 7 inch backlit trans-reflective display, which is readable in all lighting conditions. Operator inputs can be made via eight touch switches with tricolour LED

backlights, or via external push buttons.

The PLC employs industry standard CODESYS® runtime software, which complies with IEC 61131 and has a lifetime licence. CODESYS runtime is installed in more than 1,500 different products worldwide, is supported by extensive documentation and will already be familiar to many users.

For further information, please visit: https://www.beka.co.uk/pageant or phone the BEKA sales office on: +44 (0)1462 438301.

Training and ongoing competency is a fundamental requirement of high hazard industries. It is not an environment you want to rely on generalist training providers.

Since 2009, Reynolds Training Services has specialised in working within the high hazard process industries, with a focus on bulk liquid and gas storage.

Industry-leading awarding bodies

We are accredited by leading awarding bodies including NEBOSH, IOSH, QualSafe and GQA delivering accredited and bespoke programmes (Training, Competence Assessment and Management) for a range of clients across industry, as well as developing bespoke courses and materials for clients.

State-of-the-art training facilities

Our face-to-face courses are delivered at our fully emulated tank farm and process operations environment, The National Centre for Process and Manufacturing (www.ncpm.uk), this unique environment gives a ‘real-life’ experience of storage vessels, tanks, pipelines and a full control room. Alternatively, we can deliver training at your site.

Ongoing competence management Training delivery is only one part of our service. We understand the complexities of managing training for multiple roles across multiple sites and have developed our online competence management system, CALMcloud (www.calm-cloud.com).

Get in touch

We are happy to discuss your specific safety and training needs and how we can support for safety journey:

T 01469 558222 enquiries@reynoldstraining.com www.reynoldstraining.com

Join us at CHEMUK 2023

We will be exhibiting at CHEMUK 10-11 May 2023, and hope to see you there!

Leading the way for training and competency assessment in the high hazard sector

Combat common HPLC troubleshooting issues with the free guide from Shimadzu!

Instrument downtime is often costly and time consuming, but frequently the problems can be resolved quickly with some troubleshooting knowledge. Shimadzu UK are pleased to present this free HPLC Troubleshooting Guide designed to assist chromatographers assess and common LC problems. This also includes how to effectively troubleshoot and fix these issues.

This guide covers common subjects including:

n Unstable baseline

n Carryover and ghost peaks

n Fronting or tailing peaks

n Poor resolution

n Retention time variability

n Many other topics!

This useful guide can be conveniently downloaded from: www.shimadzu.co.uk/form/lc-guide

The content is intended for:

n Researchers,

n Analytical chemists,

n Academics and;

n Lab users who want to develop their troubleshooting skills.

Don’t delay – download your free copy now!

Contact T 01908 552209 info@shimadzu.co.uk www.shimadzu.co.uk

Surface Finishing British Adhesives & Sealants Association

With its history dating back to its inception in 1983, BASA has excelled in its mission to become an umbrella organisation for UK adhesives and sealants manufacturers. We focus on technical and legislative aspects and on promoting awareness of the industry and technology by providing guidance on technical and compliance issues and creating a variety of networking opportunities for members, holding events using virtual platforms since March 2020.

BASA is the voice of the adhesives and sealants industry’s and is an information source for manufacturers and suppliers. The association advocates on behalf of its members, liaises with Government regarding legislation, and keeps Members well informed of UK, EU and International proposals and initiatives.

With the growing concerns around the environment and using sustainable products and raw materials, BASA is dedicated to helping its members minimise harmful chemical usage and educate the public on the industry's drive for safer products. BASA members work hard to formulate innovative products that positively contribute to the sustainability agenda whilst maintaining performance and durability.

BASA hopes to continue to reach more potential members, looking at ways to support its manufacturers post Brexit and help them to navigate potential new legislation and trade rules.

T 03302 233290

www.basa.uk.com

Cepac: Together we achieve more

Cepac has been serving the chemicals sector and have been a proud attendee of CHEMUK for many years.

The Cepac Rawcliffe site are leading providers of speciality transit packaging including United Nations (UN) certified packaging. Corrugated box production can be a wide-ranging and complex exercise.

Cepac has a six-stage process for creating corrugated packaging to UN standards. At it’s most simplistic, the critical considerations involve: planning, design, testing, certification, manufacturing and maintenance. We work closely with our customers and manage the whole process in-house.

Our design team is well versed in the complexities of packaging for dangerous goods. For instance, we have on-site drop testing equipment in order to ensure the product will perform in laboratory tests, which simulate external conditions. When all tests are passed and finalised, a report is submitted to the relevant Government agency for final approval and a unique U.N. number is allocated. We manage this whole process for our customers.

U.N. certified packaging has always been an important core of the Rawcliffe site’s specialist expertise. We are constantly investing and innovating at our site, ensuring that we continue to lead in this field.

We are looking forward to attending CHEMUK 2023! Simon Wardell, Business Development Manager, simon.wardell@cepac.co.uk https://cepac.co.uk

Safety Instruments Company of the Month

Noise measurement experts for over 50 years

In this issue of Industrial Process News, we are pleased to announce Pulsar Instruments as our Safety Instruments Company of the Month.

Pulsar Instruments Inc. was founded in 1969, in California, by a group of university researchers to produce a new linear scaled Sound Level Meter, and the company moved its main headquarters to the UK in 1981 and has operated out of Filey, North Yorkshire ever since.

As a Safety Instrument Manufacturer, Pulsar manufactures and sells noise and vibration monitoring equipment, in addition to a wide range of health and safety instrumentation on its website. The company has recently expanded its range of products to include dust meters and audiometers, and is currently looking to expand into other categories in the near future.

Pulsar’s comprehensive range of Sound level meters,

noise meters, personal noise dosemeters, noise-activated warning signs, safety professional kits and outdoor monitoring kits are designed with busy health and safety practitioners in mind. The company’s noise meters monitor noise levels accurately, identify locations where there is noise at work problem, and employees who may be affected; and they capture essential evidential data to avoid costly civil compensation claims for noiseinduced hearing loss (NIHL).

In the past month, Pulsar launched its latest product, the Pulsar vB² Human Vibration Meter. Ecommerce Marketing Executive, Robert Dunn, commented, “This is an exciting new addition to our product range as this is the first meter that we have produced to measure whole-body vibration. WBV is normally caused when an employee is standing or sitting on vibrating machinery and can have a major impact on the spinal column and surrounding muscles.” The main cause of injury with WBV is high vibration levels along the Z axis, this is the

up and down motion that can compress the employee’s spinal cord.

The Pulsar vB² is designed to make vibration risk assessments as effortless as possible, and it features a wide array of new features, including:

n Seamlessly switching between measuring for handarm or whole-body vibration

n It is user-friendly with an intuitive user interface

n License-free software to generate all reports

n Compliant to BS8041:2017 and the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005

n It can effortlessly calculate m/s², vibration exposure points and maximum exposure time all at once.

Pulsar works hard to stay ahead of its competitors in the industry, all of its products are made in Britain and come with a 7-year Warranty, and the company offers unrivalled UK-based technical support to all clients.

Also in a new venture, the company has recently launched a brand new ‘B2B Buy Now, Pay Later’ payment method on its website. This is a first for the industry as none of the competitors offers this option directly through their website.

Cashflow may be one of the biggest challenges that companies face in the coming months, but Pulsar believes that employee’s safety is something that should not have to wait. Being able to spread payments over 90 days with no added interest will enable

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companies to take action as and when the need arises. This flexible payment method will help clients to navigate through the current uncertain times.

Robert also commented, “As we have taken stock recently, COVID-19 really made us adapt and bring the business into the 21st century. Whilst customers could already purchase our products online, we had a full website redesign to streamline the customers buying process. Whether somebody wishes to purchase directly, requires a demo, or even find one of our distributors, they can do everything online, easily.”

Pulsar is currently in the process of expanding its product offering to include gas detectors, hearing protection and much more, and it aims to be a one-stop shop for safety instrumentation.

For more information, please see below:

T +44 (0)1723 339715

sales@pulsarinstruments.com

www.pulsarinstruments.com

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 post-

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

Contact

T 01274 685566

F 01274 685878

sales@nationalflexible.net

www.nationalflexible.co.uk

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

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 to suggest changing from a traditional laminate to one with

post-consumer recyclate to beat the Plastic Tax being introduced in April.

According to the Government website, the

new tax is being 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.

Contact

T 01274 685566 sales@nationalflexible.net www.nationalflexible.co.uk

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Services for the sheet metal industry

PressCare UK Limited is a West Midlands based engineering company predominantly operating in the fields of power presses, coil handling equipment & automation systems. We offer a comprehensive range of services to the sheet metal industry including servicing, safety inspections, electrical & mechanical repairs, preventative maintenance programs, installations, commissioning, guarding solutions & CE marking. We offer a comprehensive range of ancillary equipment including tool protection (load

monitors, component/misfeed detection, etc), strip lubrication, scrap removal & energy saving systems.

One of our specialities is the design & integration of machine control/safety systems, ranging from minor safety upgrades to complete rewires. From a modern multi-press line to an older ring frame machine, we can design, manufacture & integrate a new state-of-the-art control system to bring your press shop equipment into line with the latest safety standards.

We have a number of global manufacturing partners allowing us to tailor an individual process solution to your requirements. We provide a comprehensive service from initial advice on the correct equipment for your application to installation, guarding & commissioning, warranties, after sales technical support & ongoing preventative maintenance. We also carry an extensive range of spare parts here in the UK.

T 0845 226 7617 www.presscare.co.uk

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Mikron Tool’s ‘crazy’ innovations at the AMB 2022

Eagerly awaited, AMB 2022 opened its doors again after a forced break due to the pandemic, held in Stuttgart, Germany from 13th-17th September and as always, Mikron Tool attended the show. The R&D department had been running at full speed, always with a focus on the efficient machining of demanding materials in the micron range.

Mikron Tool premiered their results of its intensive development work at this year’s AMB:

Micro milling cutters with new high-performance geometries

The new CrazyMill Cool Micro with integrated cooling is a new type of high-performance micro milling cutter for roughing and finishing difficult-to-machine materials. It is available in diameters from 0.2 to 1.0 mm (.008”–.039”) with a milling depth of up to 5 x d.

Thanks to material-specific cutting edge geometries, which were specially developed for the different machining behaviour of materials, the new micro milling cutter combines excellent cutting ability with high stability. The result is a significantly higher removal volume with high shape accuracy and a longer tool life. A ‘small’ world sensation!

New drilling technology for titanium

The high-performance material titanium is a machining challenge. In addition: not all titanium is the same. Pure titanium and alloyed titanium, for instance, both present different machining characteristics. That’s why Mikron Tool has developed perfectly tailored drills for the various types of titanium: the CrazyDrill Titanium PTC for pure titanium and the CrazyDrill Titanium ATC for alloyed titanium, both guarantee ambitious cutting values and process reliability. This development offers enormous innovative power for the titanium processing industry. A drill for all types of titanium!

CrazyService products novel engineering services Mikron Tool expands its product portfolio and offers professional project management in the field of highperformance machining for demanding materials. The offer includes: tool evaluation, optimisation or redefinition of a process or critical sequence, tool life testing and even drafting of complete projects. Always under the condition that the preferred solution offers the customer clear added value.

Machining companies can now benefit from Mikron Tool’s capacity and expertise when outsourcing their pilot projects. You can expect individual machining solutions from Mikron Tool for the efficient component production with high added value and complexity.

Contact

T +41 91 610 40 00

mto@mikron.com

www.mikrontool.com

Make better molds – Mill better, drill faster

Ultimately, it’s about setting the bar high and keeping it there. UNISIG sets a standard looked up to by the competition. It’s a state-of-the-art mindset that takes mold finishing to a new level with a machine that allows you to mill better and drill faster.

Mold making isn’t easy. There are many intricate challenges that include: highly complex geometry with 2D and 3D features, managing a wide range of part sizes, and short lead times on small quantities and new designs with no room for error. Compounding these challenges is the pressure to keep up with the rapid pace of demand and technology.

But there’s a way to overcome those obstacles: Do better work with technology designed specifically for complex mold making.

Our USC-M series Milling and Drilling Centres allow you to drill faster and mill better with a single machine and fewer setups. These Milling and Drilling Centres meet the challenges of milling and gundrilling all types of metals with either a single universal combination spindle or dedicated milling and drilling spindles. Utilizing high performance spindles that provide exceptional rigidity and power transmission, these machines deliver hightorque milling capability for aggressive metal removal and shorter cycle times. Additionally, 5-axis positioning enables mold manufacturers to tackle complex geometries with exacting precision in a single setup.

Many manufacturers claim to provide milling and drilling in a single machine, but the truth is those hybrid machines neither mill nor drill well enough to make a significant difference in either operation. In effect, one process is an afterthought of the other. Our USC-M series, however, was designed from the beginning to be a single machine with superior milling and drilling performance and accuracy. State-ofthe-art milling technology is embedded into a machine that has the power, thrust, speed and process monitoring competitors thought would be difficult to attain, or simply not possible.

In addition to superior quality and accuracy, the pay-off for single setup milling and drilling is efficiency and an improved bottom line. Mold makers cut delivery times to their customers with faster setups and production along with reduced overall labor costs. Once they move away from mold making operations with two machines, most of our customers find they can’t afford to manufacture without a USC-M-series Milling and Drilling Centre.

The benefits of milling better and drilling faster with USC-M series machines do not stop at the spindle. There are intangible benefits as well. UNISIG USC-M series Milling and Drilling Centres allow mold manufacturers to approach their work differently and explore different approaches to mold making. With the entire manufacturing process streamlined, customers find their engineers and design teams enjoy more freedom and flexibility with the expanded capabilities. Finishing and assembly are faster because the design is more efficient, and manufacturers can do things effortlessly that were a struggle previously.

Contact T +49 (0)7125 9687590

info@unisig.de

www.unisig.com

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Humidity in the winter

Humidity levels drop in the winter because cold air holds less moisture than warm air. Many large buildings, warehouses and factories use air handling units to ventilate and heat large areas. These units take the cold dry air from outside and convert it to warm air inside. The problem gets worse when the dry air heats as it loses even more moisture, resulting in lower relative humidity.

The Science

Relative humidity is the amount of water vapour actually in the air, expressed as a percentage of the maximum amount of water vapour the air can hold at the same temperature.

At any given moment an air molecule will hold a certain amount of moisture –more on rainy days than hot sunny days. In winter, cold outside air (whether ‘wet’ or ‘dry’) is brought inside and heated. As air heats it expands, but the actual moisture content of each molecule cannot change, and therefore the relative humidity falls.

It is widely acknowledged that maintaining relative humidity levels between 40-60% significantly improves human well-being and mechanical performance. Read more to find out how low humidity effects both human and mechanical production.

How does low humidity effect our wellbeing?

Low indoor relative humidity has a negative effect on human comfort. The adult human body is typically 60% water, so in a dry environment our bodies naturally lose moisture. Unlike temperature, low humidity is more difficult to detect.

Typical symptoms include:

n Dry and itchy skin

n Cracked lips

n Dry eyes (especially for those with contact lens)

n Sore throats

n Nosebleeds

n Headaches

In addition, low relative humidity dries our mucous membranes and inhibits our body’s natural defence against germs, viruses, and bacteria, making us much more vulnerable to catching common colds and flus. Maintaining relative humidity between 40-60% is scientifically proven to reduce the spread of airborne pollutants and viruses.

How does low humidity effect mechanical processes?

Moisture absorption also affects hygroscopic materials like wood and paper. The low humidity dries out these materials causing them to shrink, curl, crack or split.

When these materials pass through machines, usually at high speeds, it causes paper jams and machine breakdowns. A list of common problems is listed below:

n Static electricity build-up and ESD

n Drying out of hygroscopic materials like wood and paper

n Paper jams and machine breakdowns

n Increased wastage

n Decreased productivity

The Solution

There is a wide range of humidifiers and a variety of factors to consider in selecting the right humidifier for each building or application, such as energy use, water supply, cold water or steam, gas or electric, evaporative or spray, humidifier situation, control compatibility and maintenance needs. It is therefore important to seek advice from specialists who can provide guidance and design a bespoke system that will serve each unique specification. Installation, commissioning, spare parts, ongoing service and maintenance costs also need to be considered, and a planned maintenance contract is recommended to ensure equipment is kept in good working order and the initial investment is not wasted.

Humidity Solutions have a team of experienced and highly knowledgeable engineers who can advise on a full range of applications and provide a complete turnkey solution, providing reassurance for the customer and protecting their investment in both their people and their machinery.

T 01372 571200

info@humiditysolutions.co.uk

www.humiditysolutions.co.uk

Electrical & Electronics

Biral to install its SWS-250 weather sensors across Greece after major project win

Understanding thermal issues to reduce scrap

Nomatter what industry or what prevention measures are in place, some scrap is unavoidable. But there is a huge difference between the small amounts of scrap inevitable in everyday processes and the avoidable scrap that comes from a bad run. There are many possible causes, but one of the most overlooked causes of a bad run is down to thermal issues during the process. A quick fix can come from looking at thermal components such as heaters, controllers and sensors in your machinery, as Don McPeak, regional sales manager at industrial heating technology manufacturer Watlow, explains.

As a general rule, the more heat content involved with a manufacturing process, the higher the chances that the scrap being produced is related to a thermal issue. Unlike a material or mechanical issue, a thermal issue might not be as visible

Biral is to supply its SWS-250 weather sensors across Greece for major project. Biral will work with Microstep-MIS on the two-year project to provide comprehensive meteorological information to critical productive and developmental sectors, such as public bodies and educational and research institutions.

It will also include the expansion of Greece’s existing network of Automated Weather Stations (AWS), which will be installed in selected areas for the measurement, recording and processing of meteorological data on a 24-hour basis.

Additionally, the project will also upgrade the existing network of upper atmosphere stations with Automated Radiosonde Systems (ARS) for the measurement, recording and processing of meteorological data of the upper atmosphere. Part of the Automatic Weather Stations and their sensors will be installed near the sea, in a particularly harsh operating environment.

As well as installing sensors on weather stations, the project will include the development of a web portal so meteorological information can be quickly and easily circulated.

The SWS-250

Biral’s SWS-250 weather sensor is optimised for use in aviation applications where both visibility and extended present and past weather information is required. With its ultimate visibility performance, the visual range can extend to 99.99km, allowing for use in meteorological observation networks and research applications.

It incorporates a backscatter receiver to form a visibility and present weather sensor. Designed for both runway use and ‘met gardens,’ the SWS-250 has a visibility performance up to 75km and reports 39 WOM 4680 codes. The sensor measures visibility, fog, haze, drizzle, snow, hail and other non-frozen precipitation according to WMO-4680.

Built to a high specification, in powder coated aluminium for long and reliable service, the SWS-250 can be integrated with an ambient light sensor for use in aviation applications where both RVR and METAR data are needed. An optional calibration kit is available, which allows calibration in the field to be carried out simply and quickly.

The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS)

The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS) was founded in 1931 and is a government agency responsible for making weather forecasts and observations for Greece. Under the Ministry of Defence, it is a certified EASA MET Service Provider for supporting Civil Aviation (ATHINAI FIR/HELLAS UIR) and Maritime to METAREA III (Mediterranean and Black Seas) and its mission is to cover all the operational meteorological and climatological needs of the country.

Based at the former Athens International Airport at Hellinikon, HNMS operates under the auspices of the Hellenic Air Force, staffed by both military and civilian personnel.

T +44 (0)1275 847787

enquiries@biral.com www.biral.com

to the eye on first inspection. It’s not unusual for there to be several runs of irregular product, or long periods of downtime, before a problem can be pinpointed. Thinking about thermal issues sooner, rather than later, can reduce that downtime.

The impact on different industries

Thermal processes are everywhere in manufacturing today as the application of heat is one of the main ways to shape plastics, metals or rubber. In aerospace applications, parts such as engine brackets, frame parts and wing panels all require some degree of heat treatment. Aerospace manufacturers often have very high standards that they hold vendors to, and improper heat treatment can mean a faulty order.

To contact Watlow about thermal process issues or to upgrade your existing system, please visit: www.watlow.com

Digital Edge Subsea

Digital Edge Subsea supplies the oil and gas industry with its digital video recording system.

The company, established more than 10 years ago, has nurtured strong customer relationships that has allowed for honest customer feedback, and this has been incorporated into the development of the Version 5 Edge DVR.

Conversations continue and now Digital Edge are pleased to be able to offer further software that will help their customers to serve their clients better.

Data Archive App Digital Edge will soon release a data storage and back-up solution that uses an integral app within Edge architecture, to avoid needing a 3rd party app. 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.

Being a Native app, the data transfer ensures that the quality of Live recordings are not impacted by a 3rd party program trying to access the same file that the DVR app is currently using. Ensuring recorded data integrity and quality is of the highest importance.

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, i.e. after each dive.

For more information or a demonstration of the system, contact: info@digitaledgesubsea.com or visit: www.digitaledgesubsea.com

ACE from Cargo Overseas

Your complete digital solutions to customs entries

Cargo Overseas has developed ACE, an IT solution for UK importers and exporters to process their customs declarations with one click, including automation of Irish customs entries and ENS declarations.

Currently, any UK company that imports from, or exports to, the EU is REQUIRED to complete a UK customs declaration for every shipment and if you need to import to or export from the Republic of Ireland, you are required to complete a separate Irish customs entry.

The ACE system, from Cargo Overseas, has the unique ability to run a combined joint entry automatically from one place without any duplication.

Some of the key features of the ACE dashboard are:

WA16 – The compact monitoring all-rounder

The cyber-physical information and communication system. Innovative illuminated field fault signaling system and decentralised I/O substation.

Optical – Acoustic fault signalling system: Compact aluminium front installation housing 144x144x160mm 16 signal inputs 24/60/110/220V AC/DC, 2-pole. Resolution =>1ms. Large brilliant 5-color LED signal windows, for selective display. Integrated small horn. With 4 function buttons on the front. 2x16 output relays, all-pole NO contacts.

Forecyte Online Condition Monitoring

Powered by Nidec

Forecyte is the remote vibration/temperature monitoring system manufactured by NIDEC and promoted by GES as part of our machine condition monitoring programme, used by many customers throughout UK & Ireland. The Forecyte system allows continuous vibration monitoring of any equipment over an unlimited period of time and at recording intervals determined by the user.

GES Group's 5 Pillars of Expertise

GES Group established in 1972 as Grants Electrical Services (NI) Ltd., the Company has grown and developed into GES Group, a leading Electrical and Mechanical Engineering business, now serving customers throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe. Currently employing over 80 staff, including many professionally trained and accredited Engineers,

Parameterisable via USB: Selectable colours, red, green, blue, yellow, white. Annunciating functions following DIN 19235 and US/ISA 18-1. Response delay and assignment of the output NOCs.

Decentralised substation:

n Instant submission of your customs declarations through our online portal

n Simple and timely data capture

n Live status of current (and historic) customs declarations including updates back from Irish authorities as well as HMRC

n Notifications of actions required

n Associated customs documentation for ease of compliance

n Integrated searchable custom’s commodity codes database

Major global household brands take advantage of this technology to process their customs declarations each day. If you would like to join them, please get in touch today and email: aceinfo@forwarding.digital or you can find out more by visiting: www.cargo-overseas.co.uk

Electrical & Electronics

Data logging with signal storage, in chronological order in real time with SNTP sync. Parameterisable count and time window for predictive maintenance. Networkcapable via TCP/IP, or LON bus. Process visualisation in combination with SISSY SCADA system.

Contact T +49 7191 1410 info@unitro.de http://www.unitro.de

New FIBOX NEO protective enclosure now available from Foremost

Foremost

Electronics the engineering-led Essex based importer and specialist distributor of electromechanical components, can now supply the latest standalone enclosure series from specialist manufacturer FIBOX. The new NEO enclosure has been specially designed for industrial control, IoT and building automation and is a safe choice for applications that require a very protective and robust solution offering high ingress protection while being non-corroding.

Nidec

Mallusk

Newbridge (IRL) GES

Nidec (Leroy-Somer) Ireland. This is

Group and Nidec as we have worked together in partnership in Northern Ireland for several years and by expanding the distributorship to Southern Ireland our partnership will create a more comprehensive infrastructure with enhanced experience and expertise and will provide our customers with a first class customer service experience.

Telephone: 02825 656406

Email: info@ges-group.com

www.ges-group.com

The FIBOX NEO is a modern design with a large viewing area and is reinforced against impact dust, snow and caustic substances. It is double insulated and has double walled base corners as well as integrated rain canopy. Very simple and fast to install NEO offers extra installation space and extensive surface areas for customising and easy maintenance. Foremost Electronics Ltd has provided over 30 years of service as a direct importer and specialist distributor of electromechanical components including switches, enclosures and accessories, connectors, control knobs, thermal fuses and optoelectronics. Foremost are also a supplier of joysticks and controllers for both OEM and stand-alone applications and have specialist online stores for IP Joysticks (www.ipjoysticks. com) and Electric Vehicle Connectors and Accessories (www. evconnectors.com) or www.enclosures4u.com

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

Industrial Process Technologies European Springs & Pressings Ltd

Lanemark brings heating benefits to small brewery application

Anew gas process heating system from Lanemark Combustion Engineering is now fully operational in London at a leading microbrewery, Villages Brewery, with particular gains noted in terms of operational efficiency.

“We have installed and commissioned a liquid heating TX 25E burner package on a brewing kettle supplied by Bespoke Brewing Solutions, with whom we liaised closely throughout the project,” says Lanemark’s Process Burner Sales Manager, Adrian Cadman. “This provides a capacity of 30hl or 18 UK barrels – and is now central to Villages Brewery’s production.”

The burner is installed on the external wall of the circular vessel, firing through the structure into a submerged 2½” nb. stainless steel tubular heat exchanger, which takes the form of a helical coil, located at the base of the tank in order to deliver the optimum blend of maximum heat transfer and minimum intrusion into the available space.

Benefitting from Lanemark’s own TxCalc specification software, efficiencies in excess of 80% are readily achieved. This is further enhanced by low exhaust temperatures of typically 180°C, which is markedly lower than alternative systems where up to 300°C, reducing efficiency to just 50%, can be noted.

Archie Village, Director at Deptford-based Villages Brewery –which distributes to a wide range of pubs and bottle shops throughout the capital – highlights the role played by the new installation.

“The overall aim of the project has been to facilitate an increase in production output while building on the high quality that is at the heart of our reputation – and the Lanemark system is already delivering in both respects,” he says.

T 024 7635 2000 info@lanemark.com www.lanemark.com

New High Power Blue Laser Diode

European Springs & Pressings Ltd are leading experts in spring manufacturing and high speed press technology, providing a full design and manufacturing service for bespoke and standard pressings, wireforms, coil and gas springs.

Established in 1948, with three UK manufacturing sites, a standard product range of 12,000+ items and a dynamic balance of cutting-edge facilities, experienced engineers and thoughtful customer service, we are one of Europe’s leading spring and stamped component suppliers.

We understand that no two jobs are the same; similar products often require the use of different materials, treatments, variable tolerances or specific heat resistance. This is why European Springs & Pressings invests in the latest technology and qualified toolmakers to ensure that we 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 –

Green and Yellow Laser Modules with New Wavelengths

Besides the already well-known green laser modules from Lasence with the wavelengths 532nm and 545nm new laser modules are now available with wavelengths 520nm, 555nm, 561nm 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 in:

Biomedical Applications: Cytogenetics, Optogenetics and Intravital Imaging

Clinical Applications: Photoluminescence Microscopy, Robotic Surgery and Endoscopy

Industrial Applications: Agriculture, Food and Semiconductor Inspection

Please email: sales@frlaserco.com or visit: www.frlaserco.com

means we can help clients 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 competitive pricing, consistent quality & dependable supply.

Our products are used in major industrial environments all over the world, so whether a client needs a conventional compression, tension, die, disc or torsion spring, or wants the most obscure spring clip or wire form imaginable, we are able to produce exactly what they are looking for.

Contact

T +44 (0)208 663 1800 info.bec@europeansprings.com www.europeansprings.com

The FNV-402-3000M is a unique 402nm laser diode that delivers the record-breaking output power of 3W. It is built in a compact 9mm TO can (SOT-148). The laser diode offers high reliability and has a long lifetime of more than 47,000 hours (MTTF).

This blue high power laser diode is well suited for various applications, like e.g. direct imaging for PCB, industrial lasers, laser display, biomedical and medical lasers. For further information about this product, please see datasheet here: FNV-402-3000M

Contact sales@frlaserco.com www.frlaserco.com

Industrial Process Technologies

Global firm TryHackMe launches unique handson Red Teaming security training Sustainable Water Heater

Global cyber security platform, TryHackMe has launched unique training that allows users to emulate a potential adversary attack.

The London-based company bases its new ‘Red Teaming’ interactive lessons on real-world scenarios, to help businesses expose vulnerabilities across their networks and systems.

Its gamified sessions are aimed at individuals who want to

achieve high-level jobs in the security industry, alongside businesses looking to upskill their staff.

The ‘Red Teaming Pathway,’ launched as part of TryHackMe’s Red Team Month, is designed to get employees to think like a cyber attacker in a bid to expose flaws in their company, which ultimately allows them to mitigate risk.

Over 48 hours of hands-on training and assessments, those taking part learn how to challenge defence capability by

imitating a cyber criminal’s actions, emulate malicious attacks, retain access and avoid detection.

Those who complete the pathway will have the advanced skills needed to pursue new career opportunities in offensive security.

Businesses can sign up to take part in the new pathway here: https://tryhackme.com/path/outline/redteaming and those who complete it also earn tickets for the chance to win $21,000 worth of prizes.

For more information, please visit: https://tryhackme.com

adds Electric

Functionality

Suncombe, the critical process systems specialists, has announced the global release of the updated GMP Water Heating Skids incorporating the option to provide electrical heating utility in addition to steam and oil. The increased flexibility of the system enables its use in further GMP areas in the biopharma sector and other critical processing sectors.

Following extensive work with blue-chip clients and sector partners, who requested the ability to incorporate sustainable technologies in their water heating applications, Suncombe offer options to incorporate electrical heat pumps, regeneration and recovery heating to achieve corporate sustainability goals.

With variable temperature settings up to 125°C and flowrates of 1,000 litres per minute or more, the versatile control system allows configuration of temperature controlled, regulated flowrate and pressure during heating, storing and distributing of hot water for process and utilities. Encompassing traditional and innovative processes and technologies, the updated GMP Water Heating Skids incorporate an advanced control system built to GAMP guidelines, with 21CFR part11 compliance with audit trails and user access controls by passwords.

Designed to comply with ASME BPE (Bioprocessing Equipment), the international standard for the design and construction of equipment intended for use in the manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals, they include compliance with the 2D deadleg rule, full drainability, full traceability and are suitable for validation.

The GMP Water Heating Skids, with capacities varied to suit a wide range of hot water supply applications, are equipped with controls and interlocking functionality to ensure water supply is constantly maintained at the required quality. HEPA sterile filters are incorporated to ensure that water quality is maintained in the system envelope.

Fully certified, the cGMP designed systems comply with all legislative and safety standards. Available in standard or bespoke versions, they are highly efficient and incorporate GAMP, ASME BPE, FDA and ATEX guidelines.

Commenting on the worldwide release of the system, Suncombe Director, Steve Overton said, “The GMP Water Heating Skids are able to provide a comprehensive and validatable water heating, storing and distributing solution. To meet and comply with all the relevant international standards, requirements are assessed for each project individually, making it highly accessible to all parts of the world.”

Developed to incorporate ‘Lean Manufacturing Principles’ ensuring that waste is minimised and efficiency is maximised, GMP Water Heating Skids are manufactured from 316L certified stainless steels and incorporating high quality components. The units can be fully thermally and chemical decontaminated for maintenance and the maintenance operations have been incorporated on the system display screens (HMI – Human Machine interface).

Please contact Dave Adams, Director, T +44 (0)208 443 3454 mail@suncombe.com www.suncombe.com

DBB Valves undergo fugitive emission tests for UAE

Oliver Valves progress order for Marjan Project

Oliver Valves, working in collaboration with its sister company, Oliver Twinsafe has reached phase two of production to fulfil a significant £7 million order to supply the Marjan Oil Field Development in the Arabian Gulf.

Since 2021, Oliver’s have been working closely with a major EPC contractor in the Middle East region to deliver a range of valves for the Marjan project, which is owned and operated by Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil and gas company, Saudi Aramco. The oil field development has undergone huge expansion to increase production capacity for crude, ethane and natural gas liquids.

This offshore expansion forms part of Saudi Aramco’s $18 billion investment programme in the region and includes; tie-in platforms, production decks, subsea export and infield pipelines. Oliver’s second phase delivers on a large number of 2” Trunnion Double Block and Bleed Ball Valves that have been designed and tested to API 6A standard and are to be supplied to multiple Tie-in and Wellhead Platforms.

Valve production and testing is expected to be completed by January 2023.

To find out how Oliver Valves and Oliver Twinsafe can meet your valve requirements, contact us by telephone: +44 (0)1565 632636, email: sales@valves.co.uk or visit our website at: www.valves.co.uk

Onepiece flange x flange double block and bleed valves are put through extended testing and ISO fugitive emission tests at the request of our customer in the United Arab Emirates.

Material and specification of these valves are; stainless steel, 20mm ball valves, 3” raised face (class 300), fitted with ½” vent and fire safe handle locking systems.

The first 24x DBB valves of a much larger order undergo fugitive emission and pressure testing pictured here on our new test rigs in Knutsford, England. Once they’ve successfully completed the rigorous process, they’ll leave for the Middle East.

To find out how Oliver Valves can meet your subsea project valve requirements, contact us by telephone: +44 (0)1565 654089, email: sales@valves.co.uk or website: www.valves.co.uk

Oliver Valvetek Solutions ensure longterm reliability

Productioncommenced this month on a significant order for more than 500 subsea valves made up of ½” Ball Valves and ¾” Check Valves. The order that exceeds £2 million is earmarked for shipment to South America for use on the Yellowtail Development, off the Guyanese coast. Oliver Valvetek has again been selected to work with the Subsea Equipment Manufacturer and the end user, following on from previous successful project executions.

A number of important factors were considered by the customer in choosing the valves. Oliver Valvetek was able to provide a robust valve design to mitigate leakage risk to the environment and ensure long-term reliability; stem seals had dual seal technology to ensure double redundancy and the valves fitted with metalto-metal gasket seals on the valve end connectors as opposed to conventional elastomeric seals.

The customer used collaborative standardised valve design, which allowed the SDU design and valve operational interfaces to remain the same, thus significantly minimising the need for design changes. All the valves on the project are fully qualified to API6APR2F and API17D 2nd Ed and are scheduled for shipping between August 2022 and May 2023.

The ball valves were also subject to an additional specialist qualification for the project to ensure that process wetted sealing was not affected by aggressive process media.

To find out how Oliver Valvetek can meet your subsea project valve requirements, contact us by telephone: +44 (0)1565 632636, email us at: sales@valves.co.uk or visit our website: www.valves.co.uk

Custom DN600 metal seat gate valves supplied to Portsmouth Water

Client/Site: Farlington Water Treatment Works, Portsmouth Water. Supplied via a merchant.

Issue or problem:

While refurbishing a treatment works, the contractor needed a smart solution to transition from an old imperial legacy pipework to new metric pipework yet maintaining the ability to isolate the flow.

T-T Flow stepped in when the appointed framework valve holder was inflexible to accommodate the challenge.

How did we resolve the problem?

T-T Flow was chosen to supply eight 600mm metal seated isolating wedge gate

valve rated to 16 Bar having custom flange drillings, one side metric (EN1092 PN16) and the other side imperial (BS10 Table D).

What products or services were involved?

Supplied eight DN600 PN16 metal seat wedge gate valve conforming to BS5163

Apex Pumps

and hydraulically tested to EN12266. The full-bore valve feature precision machined weld-overlay leaded gunmetal seating faces able to withstand higher flow velocities, non-rising stainless steel rolled threads for reduced friction, thrust taking bonnet assembly and manufactured from ductile iron coated in a durable WRAS listed fusion bonded epoxy coating. Wedge gate valves lend themselves to wide ranging flow isolating duties for medias such as; potable water, raw water, wastewater and low solid content sewage.

T +44 (0)1630 647200 response@ttpumps.com www.ttpumps.com

Apex Pumps has been producing high specification centrifugal pumps since 1988, operating both within the UK and worldwide on installations where efficiency and reliability are of prime importance, and we have earned an enviable reputation for the quality and endurance of our products. Apex is able to produce bespoke centrifugal pumps to customers’ requirements on short lead times. The unique capability within the UK of having a foundry onsite and utilising UK sourced material were possible. The company has been built on its responsiveness to enquiries, customer’s requirements and delivery needs. We design and build all our pumps at our site in Bristol and are very proud to be a members of Made in Britain and the British Pump Manufacturers Association.

Apex Pumps ISF range offers an end suction pump conforming to ISO 2858 and ISO 5199. The ISF range is the ideal pumping solution for demanding applications such as chemical process and many industrial

Pumps & Valves

applications. A comprehensive range of 29 pumps sizes with many more configurations, high efficiency design and with low net positive suction head requirements. Available in a wide range of materials including stainless steel, Super Duplex and Nickel alloys for some of the most arduous chemical applications.

www.apexpumps.com

Fluid Power & Systems & Smart Industry Expo Review – Top Exhibitors

Fluid Power & Systems Expo and the Smart Industry Expo 2022

Aftera four-year absence, mainly due to COVID, the Drives & Controls Show and its co-located manufacturing industry events, Smart Industry Expo, Plant and Asset Management, Fluid Power & Systems, and Air-Tech Exhibitions, returned to the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre from 5-7 April 2022.

Fluid Power & Systems is the only event in the UK that is 100% focused on a comprehensive range of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, together with products that facilitate better electro-mechanic system design and application for improved process automation, control, monitoring and analytics.

Fluid Power & Systems comprises

the UK’s largest gathering of worldclass companies displaying and demonstrating the latest in mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment

In addition, the now firmly established Smart Industry Expo, gave visitors the ideal opportunity to learn about digitalisation and how to prepare and implement a strategy in this smart era as well as being able to discuss a wide range of issues from components to Predictive Maintenance 4.0, Logistics 4.0, and smart grid technologies amongst others. This highly focused event was an ideal opportunity to learn how to prepare for the smart era as well as seeing first-hand the variety of technology and services on offer.

Alongside the co-location of events,

BFPA at Fluid Power & Systems 2022

Talking Industry Live included accredited panel discussions that fully reflected the ongoing global transformation to the smart manufacturing era. In addition, the Knowledge Hub featured a free comprehensive programme of panel discussions and seminars.

As well as this full programme of technical seminars from top class speakers, the expo also included around 400 world-class suppliers from around the world, exhibiting their products and services and was attended by over 13,000 visitors.

This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s event, listed here in alphabetical order: BPFA, C.Matic S.p.A., HydraPower Dynamics, Hydraulic Hose Crimpers & IXON. Further details can be found on this page.

For more information, please visit: www.fluidpowersystems-expo.com https://www.smartindustry-expo.com

HydraPower Dynamics

Finn-power have produced crimping and swaging machines for over 50 years. Manufactured in Finland to the highest quality, offering reliability, durability and high accuracy in every swage or crimp.

Whether your requirements are the smallest P16, the P20 CS for your hose repair van, the FP120 fast production machine, the heavy duty FP170 or the super-sized King Crimper every crimp or swage will be quality assured.

HydraPower Dynamics are the authorised re-seller and service provider of Finn-power machinery and equipment in the UK.

HydraPower Dynamics are the UK agents for the full range of Finnpower products. Finnpower crimping machines are precision engineered in Finland to exacting standards offering dependable quality with each crimp/swage.

We stock a range of Finnpower machines at HydraPower Dynamics in Birmingham for immediate despatch. Applications include; hydraulic hoses, automotive components, construction equipment, heavy machinery,

railroad, marine, electric power transmission, industrial hoses and tube, pipe, wire and cable, generally, where metals, plastics, rubber, fiberglass, wood and ropes are joined or formed.

Contact T +44 (0)121 456 5656 salesoffice@hdl.uk.net www.hydrapower-dynamics.com www.finnpower.co.uk

Hydraulic Hose Crimpers UK

Hydraulic Hose Crimpers UK in Stafford, Major stockist and sales of Hydraulic Hose assembly Machines, Cutters, Hose racks, Hose coilers, Hose measure devices, Skivers Manual and Electric cutter blades and die sets.

We have the biggest stock in the UK with machines for all applications, Manual Crimpers, 12V Mobile van units and depot machines to 350 Ton. We are the Main Neotech Marken, B Fluid and Mac Hydro stockist in the UK; we offer free delivery and Demonstrations throughout the UK.

If you looking to buy new or second hand or update your existing machines

just give me a call, I have re-con Swagers and Cutters in stock at any time TECHMAFLEX, FINN-POWER, NEOTECH MARKEN, UNIFLEX, D HYDRO and HYDRALOCK Machines available.

Our machines applications are for Hydraulic Hose Rope applications, Wire rope. Tube reduction as well as Air and diesel hose. We also have a range of big bore machines for Concrete Hose applications and suction discharge hose.

We exhibit every year at all the Major shows in the UK and Scotland, Lamma, Midland Machinery, Forestry, Scot plant Hillhead, Plant works and Yams in North Yorkshire, please come and say Hello, call Kevin: 07484 760684 anytime or email: kevin@hydraulichosecrimpers. co.uk.

The British Fluid Power Association (BFPA)’s stand at this year’s Fluid Power & Systems exhibition held at Birmingham’s NEC in April provided an excellent meeting point for members and customers.

In addition, BFPA hosted a Talking Industry panel discussion on, ‘Fluid Power and Factories of the Future,’ chaired by Paul Cooke, Interim CEO of the BFPA, and supported by panellists Martin Hoskins, Regional Sales Manager at Bosch Rexroth and Martin Costin, Drives & Networks Specialist at SMC. The speakers focused on developments within the fluid power industry, for both hydraulic and pneumatic systems and products, which offer smart, modern, connected solutions for the factory of the future which fit within the Industry 4.0

C.Matic S.p.A

framework. The presenters engaged in a lively debate with delegates, covering questions such as: are we adopting Industry 4.0 technology quickly enough?; when we compare the UK to nations such as China or the US are we behind or ahead of the curve in terms of adapting to automation?; and are we embracing the benefits that come from the modern use of the data? The wider debate continues, of course, and the BFPA is available to address any questions regarding the above themes.

Contact British Fluid Power Association (BFPA), T 01608 647900 enquiries@bfpa.co.uk www.bfpa.co.uk

C.Matic

S.p.A. founded in 1978, is a family run, Italian manufacturing company, specialising in designing, developing, and distributing pneumatic fittings. Cmatic boasts one of the largest and most comprehensive pneumatic push-in fitting programs in brass nickel plated, stainless steel AISI 316, and acetal resin. On top, Cmatic also offers a range of push-on, compression style, standard and function fittings, safety couplings, just to name a few.

The whole production is made in Italy in our headquarters of Giussano, near Milan, where our fittings are designed, produced, tested in a modern laboratory with cutting-edge technologies and eventually packed to be shipped worldwide. We’re quality certified according to ISO 9001 since 1994, ISO 14001 since 2018 and ISO 45001 since 2020.

A well-established international distributor’s network directly supplied by our headquarters’ warehouse as well as by two more, one in Ohio and one in Shanghai, enables Cmatic to guarantee a good supply chain service even during hard times, as it was the case during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The prestigious Fluid Power & Systems/ Air-Tech 2022 of Birmingham has been the perfect occasion to meet again our partners after the long pandemic time and to present our top-notch fittings to a great audience. Cmatic has exhibited some of the key products like the patented HP Line, a high pressure rated line for up to 250 bar for

lube applications as well as the MP line, a medium pressure rated line for up to 80 bar; NSF certified lines, MF and AV, developed for Food and Beverage; a brand new push-in fittings for Air brake system, the MT line, developed in compliance with TÜV SÜD standards to guarantee high performances in transportation.

Contact T +39 0362 805246 cmatic@cmatic.it www.cmatic.it

IXON Cloud helps machine builders find value in machine data

At Smart Industry 2022, IXON Cloud demonstrated their recent advancements in various historical and live data dashboards and the recently released report generator, designed to give both machine builders and end users valuable machine information at their fingertips.

Extending machines with a conditionbased strategy is a great opportunity for machine builders. With data from different parameters already available in the PLC or from additional sensors, metrics such as current drive utilisation, running hours and cycle counts help determine whether an asset is likely to break down or requires attention.

With these insights the quality and reliability of equipment can be improved

and the machine’s uptime will increase over time, driving a competitive advantage. It enables better decisionmaking for maintenance teams, and helps the end customer to get more out of their equipment and save on unnecessary maintenance.

IXON Cloud also provides secure remote VPN connectivity to machinery, allowing OEM’s to quickly troubleshoot

and diagnose issues without the need for site visits, cutting down on travel requirements and getting machines running again faster.

All of this can be presented in a fully whitelabelled online portal and easily shared with colleagues or customers. Find out more at: https://www.ixon.cloud/ applications/condition-monitoring

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

No: 862 8924

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Kimberly-Clark Professional: Company of the Year

customers make a change to our PPE, we are there to serve as trusted advisors throughout the process.”

Kimberly-Clark Professional™ and the Kimtech™ Brand have been trusted partners to labs, cleanrooms and research facilities for more than 60 years. The company is committed to ‘serving science’ and providing solutions that protect people and processes from contamination risk.

“We are delighted to receive this recognition,” said Kristin Barrett, EMEA Scientific Marketing Manager for the Kimberly-Clark Professional™ Global Scientific Business. “We pride ourselves on understanding and addressing the challenges that our customers face and we strive to provide the highest quality solutions to minimise risk, while increasing comfort and productivity and reducing waste.”

Kimberly-Clark Professional™ also strives to ensure a stable product supply for its customers. During the pandemic, when supply chain challenges were prevalent, the company invested in building a crisis-proof supply chain and expanded production capacity in critical product categories.

Innovation is another area where Kimberly-Clark Professional™ excels, designing customer-inspired solutions to close the gap in contamination control and personal safety. It also offers a training programme known as Apex™ to ensure a seamless transition to its Kimtech™ brand solutions. “We know that change can be disruptive, especially in environments where personal safety and contamination control are essential,” Barrett said. “That’s why we developed this consultative approach for change management. When

The recently launched Nitrile Gloves are ideal for research and production facilities, life sciences and non-sterile drug manufacturing applications. They deliver improved comfort for extended use, along with high tactile sensitivity, without compromising worker safety. Powder-free, the gloves are manufactured without vulcanization accelerators1 or added sulphur and do not contain natural rubber latex –reducing the risk of Type 1 and Type IV glove-associated skin reactions as well as protecting the application. The gloves also feature a patented technology to protect the skin known as Low Derma Technology.2

Recyclable via The RightCycle™ Programme

In addition to these benefits, Kimberly-Clark Professional™ helps customers close the loop through the only manufacturer-led PPE recycling programme: RightCycle by KimberlyClark Professional®. Now in its 11th year, the programme has reclaimed more than 1,670 metric tons of waste globally that would otherwise have been landfilled. It is currently available in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Belgium, Austria and Spain.

Looking forward, the company plans to continue

customers for ideas and inspiration and we are always working to improve our offerings to better meet their needs,” said Barrett.

Contact Kristin Barrett, EMEA Scientific Marketing Manager, kimtech.support@kcc.com www.kimtech.eu

https://www.kimberly-clark.com

1) No sulphur added and formulated without the following vulcanising chemicals and accelerators: Thiurams, Thiazoles, Guanidines and Carbamates.

2) Patent www.lowderma.com/patents