October 2016
Labfacility Ltd UK’s leading manufacturer of temperature sensors HMS offer the netbiter remote management solution under the ewonŽ brand
Altair Partner Alliance Adds Flexible Tools for Maritime Industry
October 2016
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Labfacility Ltd UK’s leading manufacturer of Temperature Sensors
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he established range of Labfacility thermocouple and PRT sensors meet the needs of virtually any application. Standard configurations or custom made assemblies are offered in all of the widely used calibrations, type J,K,T,E,N,R,S and B. Depending on the choice of sensor type and sheath materials, temperature ratings of up to 1750oC are available with single or duplex elements. The comprehensive selection of mineral insulated
thermocouples now features 0.5mm sheath diameter versions in addition to 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 3.0mm and 6.0mm. The 0.5mm diameter thermocouples combine low thermal mass and fast response to temperature changes with durable construction; they are highly flexible and their use minimizes process intrusion. Mineral insulated PRT sensors are available in a range of diameters and configurations to meet the need for high accuracy, high stability, sheath flexibility and robust construction.
Resistance Thermometer Sensing Resistors Labfacility offers a range of high quality Pt100 and Pt1000 sensing resistors in wire-wound and thin-film types. The range includes surface mount versions and glass encapsulated types for those applications requiring the highest stability and hermetic sealing. All Pt100 sensors comply with IEC751 and, depending on construction, are available in Class A, B and 1/3, 1/5 and 1/10 DIN tolerances. Dimensions range from sub-miniature to 50mm length to suit any application and optional extended terminations are available to order.
Probe Installation Fittings Labfacility also manufactures a wide range of components and fittings for sensor installation and manufacture. These include pot seals for mineral insulated thermocouples, bayonet caps and adaptors and closed end protection tubes. Additional components include compression glands, melt bolts, thermowells and a wide range of terminal heads. AMP Magazine | 06 October 2016
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HMS to offer the Netbiter remote management solution under the eWON® brand As of October 3rd, HMS Industrial Networks will offer the Netbiter Remote Management solution under the newly acquired brand name eWON®. Alongside eWON Cosy and Flexy, Netbiter will be one of the three main product lines within the eWON Remote Solutions offering.
Further to the rebranding, all the elements of Netbiter (gateways, Argos cloud service etc) get an updated eWON look but from a technical point of view, the Netbiter solution itself remains unchanged, providing users with an out-ofthe-box solution for remote management of field equipment. With Netbiter as part of eWON Remote Solutions, HMS is able to present a complete offering for remote access, data and management of industrial equipment:
• Remote Access with Cosy, an industrial VPN router providing a fast and easy way to open a remote tunnel to do remote commissioning and programming of PLCs. • Remote Data with Flexy, a modular and flexible router which can be customized for remote access and data collection. • Remote Management with Netbiter, an out-ofthe-box solution for remote management of field equipment.
“The Netbiter Remote Management solution has been growing rapidly in the last few years with a sales increase of 57% in the first half of 2016. We see a steadily growing demand for remote solutions in the marketplace, which is also the reason why we acquired eWON earlier this year”, says Staffan Dahlström, CEO of HMS Industrial Networks.
Read more on www.ewon.biz. AMP Magazine | 08 October 2016
“eWON is a very well-known brand within remote access and remote data, featuring Cosy and Flexy respectively, and with the addition of Netbiter Remote Management, we have a very strong and complete remote solutions offering.” Editor’s Choice
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The Altair Partner Alliance (APA) is pleased to announce the addition of Dynamic Systems Analysis, Ltd.’s (DSA) ProteusDS and ShipMo3D to its software offering. ProteusDS is used to test virtual prototypes of systems that are exposed to extreme wind, current, and waves. ShipMo3D models the interactions of ships and offshore structures with waves and the marine environment. “Altair provides many tools and solutions for the maritime industry and we are continually searching for ways to increase value to our customers,” said Molly Heskitt, Senior Director of Business Development, Marine and Shipbuilding Industry at Altair. “Working with DSA to provide access to their unique offerings in hydrodynamics and ship design is a great example of how Altair’s Partner Program can provide that additional value.” ProteusDS is a full featured hydrodynamic, mechanical and marine dynamic analysis software package. It is customizable, validated, efficient, and aims to reduce risk. Using advanced time and frequency domain options, ShipMo3D can analyze freely maneuvering ships and other floating structures in a variety of sea states. With a wealth of features and models, ShipMo3D is capable of enhancing in-house analysis, design and system optimization capabilities.
Altair Partner Alliance Adds Flexible Tools for Maritime Industry
DSA’s ProteusDS and ShipMo3D are now available for use by HyperWorks® customers
“DSA has always been a simulation driven company. Simulation throughout every phase of a project can reduce risk and optimize solutions,” said Dean Steinke, Co-founder & Director of Operations at DSA. “Altair’s shared commitment of this vision is why DSA joining the Altair Partner Alliance makes so much sense. It is going to be exciting to see what Altair’s users can accomplish with our software using complementary applications such as HyperMesh®!”
DSA software is used across many industries including marine, offshore, subsea and inshore. Thanks to its highly customizable design, DSA software allows the assessment of unique applications while still providing accurate results. Data can even be exported from ShipMo3D to ProteusDS to simulate large floating or submerged structures as a part of complex moored systems. An introductory webinar for DSA will be held on November 9 at 10 a.m. ET. For more information about the software, please visit the product pages for ProteusDS and ShipMo3D. AMP Magazine | 10 October 2016
New Catalogue Beaverswood one of Europe’s leading suppliers of labelling and identification products are pleased to announce the launch of their new catalogue. The stylish perfect bound catalogue includes many new products to offer the user an extensive portfolio of products. This long established company with over 30 years experience now boasts a catalogue of 78 pages almost doubling the size of the last version, reflecting the company’s statement in offering “total quality, total service” Many of the core product ranges have been extended with several new products added such as new waste recycling products that are for use on rollcages and trolleys, Label holders for pipes and tubular shelving, weather resistant document pockets for external use, stock level indicators to offer a visual aid to show when products on high levels are running low, plus many more. B eaverswood’s belief is that the management of any warehouse needs
an effective labelling and identification system, stock needs to be identified and in its rightful place in order to maximise order picking and minimise costly errors. Over the last few years there has been a significant growth in company’s adopting 5S and LEAN manufacturing policy’s, The 5S focus is on Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardise and Sustain. Company’s adopting these policy’s achieve higher operational results by sustaining a productive work environment, reduce waste, help lower accidents and lower un-planned downtime.
applicable to the documentation displayed and will focus the mind on the importance of that information.
Because of this many of Beaverswood product range now focus on colour, the colour can relate to the action that is
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These products can be purchased through many industrial suppliers for further details on the nearest supplier and to obtain more information on labeling and identification products contact Beaverswood.
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New Product Smooth operator roller cam from FDB suits quarter-turn locks
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he new DIRAK 1-105 roller cam from FDB Panel Fittings increases operator comfort and feel while protecting paintwork – protecting interior equipment from contamination, e.g. servers, caused by paint chipping or corrosion. The roller action offers lower friction and a soft plastic surface in place of the hard metal ramp of most cams which can cause paint damage and be difficult to close where high gasket forces are experienced.
AMP Magazine | 12 October 2016
The roller cam is depth adjustable over a 5mm range to enable a close fit to be achieved with all their inserts, swinghandles and multi-point latches which use an 8mm square drive screw. FDB Panel Fittings and sister company FDB Electrical share their online shopping website at www.fdbonline.co.uk. Further information on FDB products and services may be found at: www.fdb.co.uk. Find the latest information and news on the FDB blog – www.fdbnews.co.uk, or follow them on twitter: www.twitter.com/fdbpanelfitting - also see www.youtube.com/fdbpanelfittings.
NSK Roller bearing for large gearboxes offer long life
NSK roller Designed to improve the reliability of large gearboxes used in wind power generators and other industrial machines, NSK has introduced a long-life, large-size roller bearing. The principal innovation of the new bearing is a combination of special heat treatment technology and proprietary NSK material that delivers superior flaking resistance, including that of white structure flaking. The result is seven times longer service life than that provided by a standard steel (SUJ2) bearing.
NSK UK Ltd Northern Road, Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 2JF Phone: +44 1636 605123 Fax: +44 1636 602775 simon-n@nsk.com www.nsk.com
The gearboxes found in wind power generators and mining, steelmaking and construction equipment, require roller bearings that are able to support heavy loads. In addition, such bearings must demonstrate excellent reliability in order to cope with the increasing size of wind power generators being produced, and the harsh operating conditions of industrial machinery. It was these factors that prompted NSK to create a robust, large bearing capable of class-leading reliability. This task demanded the development of a special heat treatment process that was able to delay the occurrence and propagation of cracks. As a result of these innovations, NSK’s roller bearings for large gearboxes demonstrates seven times longer white structure flaking life than a conventional standard steel bearing. Furthermore, surface originated flaking life is three times as long, while substrate originated flaking life and fracture toughness are both double. As an additional benefit, the rate of dimensional change offered by NSK’s roller bearing for large gearboxes is 50 times less than that of conventional alternatives. In conclusion, today’s large gearbox designers should consider the use of NSK’s long-life large roller bearing for improved reliability in harsh environments. NSK is anticipating global annual sales for this product of around €8 million by 2017.
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Mitsubishi Electric to Build HVDC Verification Facility at Transmission and Distribution Will launch voltage-sourced converter (VSC) based high voltage direct current Systems Center (HVDC) systems business globally
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itsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it will enter the global market for voltage-sourced converters (VSC) based high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems with a new HVDC verification facility to be built at its Transmission and Distribution Center in Amagasaki, Japan by 2018. The company is targeting more than US$ 500 million in global orders for HVDC -Diamond® systems by 2020. HVDC systems are expected to reduce CO2 through the efficient integration and expansion of renewable energies, such as photovoltaic and offshore wind power. HVDC-Diamond® systems will utilize the company’s own high-voltage insulated gate bipolar transistors (HVIGBT).
HVDC-Diamond® will offer high reliability through the use of high speed control and protection systems. Optimxized control functions with appropriate HVIGBT devices are insulated for high hardware configuration will voltage and designed for large current comply with system requirements ratings to reduce the number of subfor stable and continuous modules, resulting in space and cost operation, even during faults on savings. The parallel connectivity the AC network such as lightning of the HVIGBT devices in each substrikes. Protection systems with module allows for a flexible design to high speed response will ensure meet wide-ranging needs for power all equipment can be effectively transmission capacities in the global protected from high currents generated at the time of DC market for VSC-based HVDC systems. faults within the HVDC system. 8-1-1 Tsukaguchi-Honmachi, Location
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Structure Two-story steel-frame Start of Operation First half of 2018 Specification 50MW VSC-based HVDC BTB* Main Facility
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There are two types of HVDC systems; the line-commutated converter (LCC) type requires an external power source for commutation, while the VSC type does not. VSC-based HVDC systems are expected
to be in greater demand with a more compact footprint as a result of having the innate ability of separately controlling active and reactive power. This advantage allows for applying VSC-based HVDC in weak systems and removes the need for additional reactive compensation from harmonic filters and other reactive voltage support. Mitsubishi Electric is launching the business of VSC-based HVDC globally in response to the various needs of modern power systems and will implement its verification facility aiming to be operational in the first part of 2018 for the verification of HVDCDiamond®. The global market for HVDC systems, estimated to have been worth about US$ 5 billion in 2015, is expected to grow by about seven percent annually.
www.MitsubishiElectric.com AMP Magazine | 14 October 2016
A better way to perform maintenance inspections
Beamex has created a new, mobile, paperless solution for maintenance related inspection activities like checks for preventive maintenance, safety instrumented systems and hazardous area installations. Beamex bMobile is a new mobile app for Android devices. Combined with CMX calibration software, the solution creates a totally paperless system for maintenance checks.
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Atlas Copco’s distributor Pennine Pneumatic Services celebrates its 25th Anniversary
quarter of a century of
trading and a successful partnership as an Atlas Copco distributor are being celebrated this year by Halifaxbased Pennine Pneumatic Services (PPS).
Commenting on the company’s joint commercial milestone, founder and managing director of PPS, Gary Whitaker said “We’ve come a long way in 25 years and the business has gone from strength to strength, generating income and providing vital local employment but it also means that we have been able to help our customers make annual savings of thousands of pounds by introducing them to the latest leading edge, energy- efficient Atlas Copco products, such as VSD compressors and vacuum pumps”. PPS began trading in Brunswick Mill, Halifax in 1991 with a staff of five, including two engineers who doubled as pipe fitters, moving
to West Parade then on to the current Mount Pellon Works premises in 1995. Today, the group employs a total of 51 people including the staff of Sheffield-based Simm Engineering, a long established, successful business acquired by PPS in 2015. As a premier distributor, the PPS group’s sales, service and installation operations offers Yorkshire customers innovative solutions from Atlas Copco’s industrial compressor range including fixed speed oil-injected rotary screw GX and GA compressors and VSD variants from 7kW up to 315kW. In addition, the company supplies and installs Class Zero rated oil-free
scroll compressors up to 22kW together with quality air accessories such as dryers and inline filters. To help meet specialised application needs, PPS has added a vacuum equipment professional to the PPS team to introduce the revolutionary GHS VSD+ rotary screw vacuum pumps range to process operations. It has also helped utility companies keep a watchful eye on their compressor performance with Atlas Copco’s SmartLink remote monitoring system. Gary Whitaker reported that PPS had additional cause for celebration this year: “There’s nothing like winning an award to start an anniversary year off on the right foot. In January, we were thrilled to receive the Atlas Copco Distributor of the Year Award for 2015 – the second time in three years that we’ve won this award. Having won the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2015, our overall growth on last year’s sales of Atlas Copco products was 30% an exceptional result. Winning the award is testament to the hard work put in by the whole team.” Learn more here.
AMP Magazine | 16 October 2016
Custom fasteners from
Blue Diamond Blue Diamond Technologies, the Hampshire-based engineering firm specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke mechanical parts, is building on its experience supplying fasteners for the automotive aftermarket to provide customers with bespoke industrial fasteners for any market sector.
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ith more than 40 years’ experience, Blue Diamond already provides a single UK source offering global procurement of special parts and is now widening this service to supply custom fasteners with complex or unusual geometries in low batch quantities – typically 500 upwards.
Custom fasteners are manufactured using hot and cold forging techniques at a fraction of the cost normally incurred to machine them from scratch. This includes fasteners with eccentric heads, unusual head forms or recesses, captive washers, and with features such as threadlocking compounds and nylon inserts. Where required, further details can be added using secondary machining processes. Examples of components already supplied by Blue Diamond include bolts and fixings with hexagonal socket, flanged, triple square,
double hex, and hexalobular head forms. Nuts can incorporate flanges, castellations, selflocking features and captive washers. Parts can be supplied in a wide range of materials including carbon and alloy steels, stainless steels and non-ferrous metals. Heat treatment is available to achieve enhanced mechanical properties as needed. For companies who are currently incurring high costs to obtain complex fasteners manufactured using conventional machining techniques, Blue Diamond can offer a highly attractive low cost alternative. For further details, contact Blue Diamond Technologies Ltd, Rolwey House, School Close, Chandlers Ford Industrial Estate, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO53 4BY. Tel: (023) 8025 8966, Fax: (023) 8025 8989, E-mail: bdsales@rolwey.com, Website: www.blue-diamond.co.uk
Service 4.0 live experience at K-show 2016 For the first time pm-tech is presenting field service support by means of smart glasses on plastic sorting
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egen, 08.10.2016. In times of volatile commodity markets, it is becoming more and more important for plastics processing companies to save costs in the service sector, while ensuring high machine availability. The use of modern technologies such as Augmented Reality opens up completely new possibilities on the way to Service 4.0.
The young bavarian engineering firm pm-tech Peter Mayer now uses this technology also in the industrial sector. pm-tech demonstrates support for field service and maintenance work at the booth of SESOTEC, (hall 10, booth E 60) one of the leading manufacturers of plastic sorting machines. In case of service, the machine operator at site puts on a set of smart glasses and connects to the manufacturer’s servicecenter. The manufacturer’s expert can now follow the on-site situation in his browser and provide instructions for repairing the machine via a seewhat-you-see connection. The smart glasses receive information such as notes and markings, or necessary documents and wiring diagrams which are directly projected as an overlay to reality into the smart glasses and can thus guide the repair of the machine. For the machine operator, this means minimal downtime, there is no need to wait for the arrival of a service technician. In addition, there is no travel expenses for the service. For the machine manufacturer, the use of service support via smart glasses means a much better use of resources by its service experts since they can use nearly 100 percent of their working time to solve problems. In addition, the high machine availability represents a clear competitive advantage. “The use of smart glasses for service support will have a decisive impact on the global service business over the next few years,” says owner Peter Mayer, “and will completely change the service landscape.” The use of commercially available smart glasses, which are already available well below 1000 Euro, will often amortize investment costs at the very first service stage. Support from the vendor is browser-based and does not require any special hardware.
Asissted Self Maintenance – Field service support by means of smart glasses AMP Magazine | 18 October 2016
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