September 2016
RMIG’s new recoIling system further improving accuracy and quality ZEMIC load cell selected for novel airline cabin luggage weighing machine
NSK Roller bearing for large gearboxes offer long life
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CONTENTS 36 Channel Smart Gas Meter Calibration System
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Fine Cut distinguishes its specialist manufacturing divisions with new brand Fine Cut Graphic Imaging Ltd, a well-respected multi-service manufacturing company, launch their new brand in response to continued business growth and to illustrate the company’s specialist divisions.
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Recognised as one of the UK’s leading graphics & engineering manufacturers, Fine Cut offer a huge range of advanced print, engraving and engineering solutions to the industrial, medical and electronic industries. Operating from state-of-the-art production facilities with the capabilities to manufacture a diverse range of specialist products including labels, graphic overlays, nameplates, laser marked products and even 5 Axis machined components to name but a few – understandably the line had become blurred as to what exactly they offered and where their specialism lay.
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RMIG’s new RecoIlInG systeM fuRtheR IMpRovInG accuRacy and qualIty Quality guarantee RMIG Ltd has recently purchased a new 1250 mm wide recoiling unit. The new unit allows for very accurate and tight recoiling of perforated coils. It is technically a more sensitive method, which makes the perforated material less prone to scratching or damage. This is an important advantage as such material is often prepainted for architectural applications.
Range of coils The new machine is capable of recoiling a range of thicknesses from 0.4 mm to 2.0 mm, and can recoil widths from 400 mm to 1250 mm. The recoiling line is rated for a maximum weight of 4,500 kg. Coils can be offered with or without cardboard inserts.
Convenience Lead-time from the machine is normally within five days from receipt of raw material. We can also help our customers reduce their logistics costs by storing their raw material in our designated warehouse. We have thousands of tools readily available, as well AMP Magazine | 06 September 2016
as in-house tool manufacturing facilities to produce completely new and bespoke designs within a matter of weeks.
Capacity With 1500 mm wide recoiling facilities at several of our plants, there is always plenty of capacity available. At our UK plant, the recoiling line is available on a 3-shift pattern. Our plants in Denmark and Germany have recently acquired new recoilers, and our plant in Sweden is also equipped with recoiling facilities, so we are ready to face any new challenges! If you have any enquiries about coil to coil perforation on either a full supply or free issue basis, please give our tailor-made sales team a call on 01925 839 600 or email info.uk@rmig.com. Alternatively, visit our website: www.rmig.com/en/products. News
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Designed and manufactured by the Dutch vending experts Innovend B.V., the Cabin Size Scanner (CSS) helps consumers at Samsonite’s airport located stores to select the appropriate suitcase by a combination of infra-red scanning and platform scale precision weighing using the ZEMIC’s L6T series single-point load cell. The L6T is widely used for single and double load cell structured platform scales with a maximum platform size of 800 mm x 800mm and is supplied with relevant OIML and NTEP certification. The load cell is part of a wide range which covers aluminium, stainless or alloy steels, to suit single and double load cell structured platform scale applications from small weighing scales to large weighbridge structures and beyond. Load cell set-up and calibration is made straightforward with ZEMIC’s ‘Top Sensors’ T1 weight transmitter that is used to integrate the loadcell with the GUI application through its TCP/IP network. The space saving device saves time with its special theoretical calibration which does not rely on heavy weights to calibrate the machine but uses a ZEMIC calibration sheet supplied with the loadcell by simply entering the full scale output in mV/V. The T1 can also be supplied for Profibus or ProfiNET or may be used with RS232/ RS485 connection.
ZEMIC load cell selected for novel airline cabin luggage weighing machine ZEMIC, the global load and force sensor manufacturer, represented in the UK by Variohm EuroSensor, has recently announced its participation in an innovative new machine for use at airports that scans, weighs and confirms that passenger’s carry-on luggage meets the size and weight restrictions required by major airlines.
Variohm provide complete technical support and a full sales service across ZEMIC’s wide range of load and force sensors with capacities from a few hundred grams to more than 500 Tons. Product families include single point cells, compression cells, S-type, shear beam and spoke type load cells together with complete weighing assemblies, separate strain gauge circuits, junction boxes, mounting accessories and electronics. Variohm EuroSensor is a manufacturer, distributor and supply chain partner providing complete sales and application support across a comprehensive range of position, force, pressure, load, and temperature sensor technologies - for demanding measurement applications across industry, construction, agriculture, motorsports, research and more.
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Miniature Motor perforMance and durability: Portescap’s new 22ECP brushless slotless DC motors available from Mclennan
Portescap’s new 22ECP series brushless and slotless miniature motors feature optimised speed/ torque performance characteristics in two length versions with 80 W or 120 W continuous output power. Now available from motion control specialist Mclennan, the new 22 mm diameter motor particularly suits demanding speed and/or position controlled power transmission use where smooth operation, high precision, long working life and competitive costs are essential design considerations. Typical applications include high performance power tools, precision actuators, automation equipment, robotics, and wherever high mechanical power and solid durability is required in a compact installation envelope. The 22ECP is part of Portescap’s patented Ultra EC™ range – which is characterised by its superior power density factor and attractive price vs. performance. The new addition is available in nominal lengths of 45 and 60 mm and can deliver up to 50 mNm continuous torque – up to thirty percent more torque and twice the output potential of similar sized precision motors. The 24V DC motor with 40 mm length (22ECP45) can deliver no load speeds of 8.37 or 15.70 krpm, whilst the 60 mm version (22ECP60) yields
8.05 krpm. Alternative coil designs available on request to match customer’s defined speed and voltage requirements. The 22ECP is available with or without hall sensors and the optional dual shaft version is fully compatible with Portescap’s M-sense rotary encoders for servo controlled operation. The high precision M22 series planetary gearbox range is a similarly a direct fit for compact high torque use up to 4 Nm. Through its own design and manufacturing capability, Mclennan can also provide absolute encoders or other gear unit choices; or include the 22ECP as part of a customised miniature power transmission solution complete with motion controls. Portescap’s full range of Ultra EC motors includes several other 22 mm diameter models that provide stall torque from 28 to 100 mNm and no-load speeds from 24 to 60 krpm. The complete range allows customers a wide choice of performance characteristics for new miniature power transmission applications or as a replacement for conventional brushed DC motor installations. The Ultra EC range’s brushless and frictionless design and superior power vs. size characteristics will allow smaller electromechanical systems to be used with the benefit of extremely long working life and the potential for increased throughput.
For further details on the 22ECP and the complete Portescap UItra EC range contact Mclennnan at sales@mclennan.co.uk or visit www.mclennan.co.uk AMP Magazine | 10 September 2016
SICK RFU650 Series Delivers Easy, Stand-Alone RFID SICK has launched the RFU650, a long-range read/write RFID device that delivers compact, stand-alone RFID identification and traceability without requiring complex programming or separate external antennae. The RFU650 offers a rugged and affordable device with a typical sensing range of up to five metres that can distinguish accurately between transponder tags on assembly parts, goods or packages, even when they are moving in opposite directions. For the first time, direction of entry and movement, as well as the position and angle of product assemblies, goods and packages can be reliably detected in an automated factory, goods handling or logistics environment with standards-compliant communication in real time to the factory fieldbus and DCS system. Explains Mark Harris, SICK UK’s Systems & Auto Ident Manager, said: “The performance of conventional RFID systems over long distances is limited by the sender power, aperture angle, tag properties, and application environment. Until now, directions of movement could only be derived by using additional, external antennae and specialist algorithms. “So, for automated assembly,
receiving and outgoing logistics operations, for example, the SICK RFU650 solves the problem of accurate tracking without the need for complex and costly RFID sensing portals with multiple antennae and shielding to read, record and write data. The RFU650 delivers essential data, even at intersections, cross traffic and multi-product holding points. “Position sensing, passage, angles of up to +/- 45° and direction detection are all standard features thanks to the RFU650’s integral advanced algorithms. This avoids the need for additional software and hardware to obtain accurate information on product progress through the plant or warehouse. The software even allows static tagged objects to be filtered out.” The built-in technology of the RFU650 also makes it easy for integrators or OEMs to link the RFU650 into factory and warehouse networks. With SICK’s proprietary 4Dpro connectivity, the RFU650 communicates with all common industrial fieldbuses
and is compatible with other SICK RFID read/write devices, making it highly flexible as part of an upgraded or enhanced installation for improved tracking and control. Additional software functions can be programmed in the SICK software environment and integrated into the device to via the SICK APPSpace platform. The durable IP67 enclosure rating enables the RFU650 to be used in rugged environments and external locations. The RFU650 conforms to ISO/IEC 18000-63, meeting requirements for data integrity and quality. Different options for parameter cloning between systems (e.g. the integrated microSD memory card feature) reduce maintenance time. The integrated feedback LED can be used to read diagnostic or process feedback. For more information on the SICK RFU650 or any of SICK’s AutoIndent product range, please contact Andrea Hornby on 01727 831121 or email andrea.hornby@sick.co.uk. 11 | AMP Magazine September 2016
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FOR COMAU: RACER5-0.63 AND RACER5-0.80 The small robot family is growing based on the existing Racer3 technological platform Comau Robotics Product Range
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omau presents the extension of its small robot family for quick applications in restricted spaces, including handling, assembly and pick&place, by introducing two new robots – Racer5-0.63 and Racer5-0.80. Both are controlled by the R1C 19” rack-mounted controller, which can be integrated into a single cabinet to control an entire line. The robots are also available in the openROBOTICS version where the robot is directly integrated into the existing machine/line automation controlled by B&R technologies.
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In doing so, Comau keeps the promise made last June with the launch of the Racer3, when it announced a competitive presence in the small machine sector within a year. Both robots are built on the Racer3 technological platform, thus offering solutions which share the same components and parts, in a strategy aimed at expanding the integrated range of robots. In detail, the two new robots expand the capacity of Racer3 in terms of payload and reach. Racer5-0.63 features a reach of 630mm
and payload of 5kg. Racer5-0.80 is also rated for a payload of 5kg, but has an extended reach of 809mm. All the other features of Racer3 remain the same, including the sectors and applications for which they are suited: handling, assembly and pick&place.
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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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Are you struggling with all your maintenance inspections? Is the scheduling, performing and documenting of your preventive maintenance, safety checks, safety instrumented systems (SIS), and hazardous area installation inspections (among many others) still paper based, labor intensive and error-prone? With more than 40 years’ experience of providing calibration solutions for the process industry, we know that every process plant has various inspections that must be done regularly, and we know that these can cause a major headache. That is why we have created a better way to perform maintenance inspections. The Beamex solution includes CMX Calibration Management software and an optional Android mobile device application called Beamex bMobile. CMX software communicates with the bMobile application enabling a streamlined and fully paperless solution for maintenance inspections. When using CMX software for inspections, you can plan and schedule all your activities and create detailed instructions for each inspection. When it is time to perform the inspection, you send the work order(s) from CMX to the mobile device—whether an Android tablet or Android phone—and go out into the field. While in the field, the bMobile application guides you through all the steps, allowing you to make the Pass or Fail decision and add notes. The test results are stored in the app. When you return to the office, upload the results into the CMX software, which are then automatically stored in the database. Reports may be created, emailed or printed if necessary, and the work orders are updated.
Please see the CMX product page for all the other advanced functionality CMX offers. The Beamex bMobile application will soon be available on Google Play and on Beamex website. For more information, please contact Beamex: info@beamex.com.
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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Elesa VCT-LP series retained lobe knobs “Where did I put that knob?” – well Elesa have the answer – by putting a chain on their VCT-LP lobe knobs they have ensured that these vital clamping components need never be lost in the course of adjustment or disassembly/assembly. The VCT range of male/female lobe knobs are a proven effective means of clamping components, workpieces, frames, disability equipment etc. with quick manual operation. Now the LP version of this series incorporates a simple modification with fitting of a retaining chain. As with the rest of the VCT range the VCT-LP features an easy to use 5 lobe design in high resilience black polypropylene now fitted with a free spinning retaining fork and chain. The chain is easily fitted to the equipment with a 4.8mm self-tapping screw or similar. Lobe knobs in the VCT-LP series are available in 25mm to 63mm dia. sizes and M5 to M12 thread sizes. Further information regarding Elesa products may be found at: www.elesa.com or follow them on twitter: www.twitter.com/ElesaUK AMP Magazine | 16 September 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. With 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 thread-locking 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 nonferrous 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
Packaging Air Conditioning Systems EMKA UK – as market leaders in enclosure hardware – are very aware of the special needs of the HVAC market which often calls for vibration resistance and adjustability of large access doors mounted on sturdy easily demountable hinges. The EMKA solution is typically a package of their program 1000 compression T handle latch/lock, or similar L handle or wing handle. These offer convenient quarter-turn operation with cylinder key lock, plus a full 6mm compression of the gasket, so guarding against spurious door opening under vibration conditions. Heavy duty program 1046 weld-on or bolt-on hinges with concealed fittings and removable hinge pins accommodate both the weight of large doors and the need to remove them quickly – factors which can also call for adjustable hinges. Frequently the 1054 3D hinge is required to deal with this situation. Sealing of these doors is often best facilitated by use of the 1011-09 right angle clip-on EPDM profile strip with integral D section to prevent ingress of liquids and solids. Further information on EMKA products can be found on the EMKA website - www.emka.co.uk. Readers can find the latest information and news on the EMKA blog – www.emkablog.co.uk or follow them on twitter - www.twitter.com/emkauk.
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