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Contents:

DD ScientificSee them on page ..........9

Kingston EngineeringSee them on page ..12/13

William HughesSee them on page ..........4

M-CNC – Precision Engineering Company of the Year ............................3

Lab Innovations Review Top 20 ............................6-7

Kingston Engineering – 100 Years in Business 12-13

Outwear – Outerwear Specialists Company of the Month ......................19

British Encoder – Motion Sensor Company of the Year ................................24

The new Rebo SMS R1 colour and cut desktop sign and labelling system from Rebo Systems in the Netherlands

will produce process labels, maintenance labels, equipment labels and safety labels – all from one desktop system.

The R1 can print in multiple colours and cut any shape in minutes and in any number of quantities. This allows users to create one-off labels or multiple labels, in multicolour and in any shape in one process.

The R1 enables creation of: pipe identification, cable identification, tagging, equipment labels, certification marking and generic safety labels from the one device.

Producing mixed output means theR1 can deliver varied quantities of different types of labels in one single process, controlling costs and with instant delivery. Materials available to the R1 include high durability coloured vinyl’s, low and high strength adhesives, long life outdoor polyesters and difficult surface solutions. The R1 will be at Southern Manufacturing – Stand B185

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Desktop sign and labelling system

Wanner has introduced intelligent pump control for its Hydra-Cell pumps that it

claims will generate significant savings while improving machined part quality.

High pressure coolant pumps are traditionally set to accommodate the tool in the carousel with the largest coolant flow requirement. When tools with smaller orifices are employed, the unneeded coolant is returned to the supply tank through a bypass valve. This system is wasteful of power, heats up the coolant unnecessarily and reduces the life of the pump itself.

Hydra-Cell Intelligent Pump control (patent pending) is an open loop system without pressure gauges and complex electrical feedback loops. It delivers just the right flow of coolant to maintain the required system pressure, regardless of tool size.

As well as reducing the power requirement, coolant chillers can be smaller and consume less energy. Pump stress is reduced, extending the life of the pump and the whole operation is quieter as the pump speed is reduced.

Although it is generally considered adequate to keep the pressure constant and vary the flow according to the tool orifice size, on some occasions (tools with smaller coolant orifices) it is necessary to increase the pressure in order to optimise the cooling capacity.

The Hydra-Cell Intelligent Pump offers ultimate controllability and can be programmed to

produce individual pressures for each tool in the carousel if required, delivering coolant exactly when it’s needed in the exact quantity, at the exact pressure while eliminating the need for coolant bypass.

High pressure coolant is proven to reduce costs and increase machining productivity. Hydra-Cell Intelligent Pumps help achieve and enhance these savings with the “lowest cost of ownership’ high pressure coolant solution, with ultimate controllability.

www.hydra-cell.eu/machinetool

Intelligent pump control resets the bar for high pressure coolant delivery

is sponsored by DD Scientific – see them on page 92

Editor Recommends

Competitive pricing and easy access to all industry standards in one place

Industry Forum – the organisation set up by the UK government, the Society of Motor Manufacturers

and Traders (SMMT) and vehicle manufacturers to improve the competitiveness of the UK’s automotive supply chain – has launched an online shop (https://shop.industryforum.co.uk) giving easy access to English language versions of all automotive standards in one place.

The shop stocks all the published standards from the International Automotive Task Force (IATF), the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) and the US-based Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), as well as a selection of their publications that have been hand-picked to support training and professional development – all at highly competitive prices.

Industry Forum is one of only two organisations in the UK to sell AIAG publications and the only one to offer all three industry bodies’ publications.

Dr Chris Owen, chief executive of SMMT Industry Forum, said, “Our aim is to improve the performance of automotive manufacturers, and extended

learning is crucial to that. That’s why we’ve decided to grow our offering by making these valuable publications available and affordable via an easy to use web shop. We also support our delegates to apply the learning and theory within their organisations on an ongoing basis.” SMMT Industry Forum offers a further 10% discount on reference materials when purchased alongside its courses.

Publications purchased in the Industry Forum shop can be shipped to anywhere in the world.

As a result of the launch of the new shop, SMMT will no longer sell publications via its own website.

Contactwww.industryforum.co.uk

SMMT Industry Forum launches web shop to support extended learning

Lubricants specialist Rocol, part of multinational group ITW, has launched its new website at www.rocol.com

Working with customers, industrial engineers and web development experts, Rocol has developed the new online platform to improve the ‘customer journey’ so that users can source all the relevant information they require as easily as possible. The enhanced website provides access to all global distributors, product datasheets, technical information and much more – all through an easy to navigate channel.

New areas include a Knowledge Centre, showcasing Rocol’s expertise in lubrication management and service and dedicated newsroom that is integrated with social media for instant company, industry, product and event news.

The Knowledge Centre – featuring articles and advice across markets including metal working, industrial, food, site safety, aerospace and marine and offshore – aims to help customers to get the most from their products. There are also downloadable case studies, brochures and videos.

T 0113 232 2600www.rocol.com

New website

Bott has been developing workplace storage solutions

for over 80 years, with facilities all across Europe. Delivering high levels of service and quality, they have expertise in delivering efficient working environments for both static and in-vehicle applications.

In today’s challenging environment, businesses are looking to deliver both agility

and efficiency. With this in mind, Bott has developed a flexible & efficient workstation, allowing for customised applications and seamless expansion for when business needs change.

The ergonomically designed workstation can be changed to suit varying processes, with a height adjustable frame bench as the base, integrated accessories and flexible overhead solutions. The overall depth and width are modularly expandable and tilting and swivelling options allow users to position accessories in the most comfortable positions.

The adjustable working height options also allow for seated or standing working. Ensuring staff welfare and productivity, we believe that investing in a professional system is key to

creating the optimal operational process.

Configure your own workstation Simple and easy to use, a new online configurator tool allows customers to design a unique workstation that best suits their operational needs and activities.

T 01288 357788i-sales@bottltd.co.ukwww.bottltd.co.uk

Bott has developed an ergonomic workstation

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Precision Engineering Company of the Year

Within this issue of Industrial Process News, we are proud to be awarding M-CNC as our Precision

Engineering Company of the Year.

M-CNC was first established in 2011 in Somerset, specialising in producing high quality, high value, and bespoke components. In regards to their services, we spoke to Business Development Manager Leigh Howarth about what the company can provide, to which he explained, “We deliver sub-contracted manufacturing services, using only the latest software and machinery. Our components can be seen in use across the country within multiple sectors, including aerospace, oil and gas, motorsports, UAVs and much more.”

M-CNC maintain an experienced reliable team, able to deliver sub-contracted manufacturing of high end precision components across the whole UK. In regards to the companies array of excellent services, M-CNC demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service with emphasis on catering bespoke consultancy advice and impartial advice on in-house resources.

The company displays a reliable service for their customers, and showcases the ability to construct a project based of the budget and specific requirements of the customer. M-CNC is also able to perform a full assessment of project lead time and produce a step-by-step solution for on-site and off-site tasks.

The company’s clear devotion to customer service is prominent within their policies. Wanting to assure the customer every step of the way M-CNC also maintains a confidentiality guarantee for their clients, with agreements put in place before projects begin.

Through their constant investment within the company, M-CNC has developed significantly through their resources. This continuous updated technology has enabled the company

to provide the best solutions for customers. “M-CNC take great pride in its ability to offer the best products possible, with all of our components undergoing a robust manufacturing, assembly and testing process. We work closely with clients to create the custom pieces they need using their drawings or 3D models, and all of our products are made to the AS9100 Rev D quality system, guaranteeing quality, durability and accuracy in manufacturing.” Leigh Howarth, Business Development Manager.

M-CNC combine their high quality manufacturing capabilities and skills to offer

a diverse range of services from simultaneous 5-axis machining to lights out automated production and much more. The specifications of their machines also enable M-CNC to provide cost-effective pricing. Notably, their 3D software from Solidworks & Vero has been a great tool for the company, allowing M-CNC to design fixtures for customers’ products. A highlight for the company expert machinery

facilities is their ability to keep on track of their client’s projects through using innovative Manufacturing Resource and Planning programme, which enables them to track all the key dates of the project and monitor costs in real time.

Another remarkable advancement in precision engineering for the company is their CAM system from hyperMILL, this innovative system enables coverage of a wide variety of machining strategies, Including turning and milling with 2D, 3D and HSC applications.

M-CNC recognise the value of their team of workers and take pride in nurturing and developing their staff through training and apprenticeships schemes. The company also showcase on-site support and a basic program and operator training service for new or existing employees.

Another great resource that M-CNC delivers is at Bridgewater Taunton College, offering apprenticeships to bring new young starters into the industry. So much so, that M-CNC was awarded Bridgwater & Taunton College’s “Small Employer of the year 2018” for our engagement with students.

In terms of the company’s unparalleled success this year, M-CNC has reached a pivotal point in growth and demand of their services. In fact, the company received a double turnover in 2018 in comparison to that of 2017. With such

a successful 2018 behind them, the companies’ response to demand seems limitless and the possibilities endless for 2019. In addition, M-CNC exceeded all expectations in 2018. Furthermore the company saw a major achievement in 2018; with planned revenue of £1m the company actually achieved a

phenomenal £3m! Their growing demand has also enabled the company to expand their workforce in January 2019.

In regards to the future development for M-CNC, the company plans to expand further, and provide for a vaster range of clients seeking manufacturing services. In addition, the company aspires to engage fully in the expansion of their brand. Through their very successful year, M-CNC is devoted to maintain and expand upon their established success through new technologies, investment in staff and devotion to their brand.

If you would like to take advantage of M-CNC outstanding manufacturing services, then don’t hesitate to get in contact today. Alternatively, you can always find out more information by checking check out their website detailed below.

T 01278 684138www.m-cnc.co.uk

Precise, efficient engineering

Mark Wylde, Managing Director of M-CNC, accepts the Company of the Year Award

is sponsored by DD Scientific – see them on page 94

Spring Manufacturing Company of the Year

Industrial Process News is delighted to announce William Hughes as the recipient of our Spring Manufacturing

Company of the Year Award. Astonishingly, William Hughes has specialised in the design and manufacture of custom-made springs, wire forms and assemblies for over two centuries.

William Hughes has a rich and interesting history, being at the forefront of the industry for over two centuries. Born in 1829 in Lambeth, William Hughes was the third generation of his family to work in ironmongery. William’s father was a sword cutler but there is very little information available regarding his parents; however there was an ironmonger in nearby Bromley operating under the name Hughes and Co. established in 1790. This dates the family business all the way back to the times of the Industrial Revolution, a remarkable period of transformation on which much of modern society is built.

This rich history of the Hughes family and of William Hughes in particular represents much, much more than mere sentimentality, or an interest in history and serves to highlight the

incredible wealth of experience possessed by the company. With over two centuries of expertise, there are few companies in the industry operational today which can claim to have such a valuable pedigree.

For a company to be established so long ago and still be operational today is a hugely impressive feat, demonstrating that those at the helm of William Hughes have consistently adapted to all of the countless changes society has undergone since the nineteenth-century. Clearly there is a winning formula at William Hughes and it’s still working today.

From such humble beginnings in the bustling streets of Victorian London, William Hughes is

now an internationally renowned company. It is a global supplier of components to a variety of industries including, but not limited to: automotive, aerospace, and medical.Experts in the manufacture of all springs, wire

forms and assemblies, everything produced by these industry leaders is completely bespoke, custom-made for a specific application. The Company often works closely with customers very early on in the design process, ensuring that parts are used to solve a specific problem, achieve an improvement in performance, reduce cost or fit into a particular space.

Moreover, design and application engineers enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment for their in-house design of products and tooling. The fast prototyping this allows for results in early functional testing and rapid progress to full-scale production. Whilst the company is based in Dorset, UK, they operate large manufacturing plants

both in Poland and Bulgaria. The company’s Bulgarian plant of 5,500 square-metres opened in 2004, purpose-built as a centre for high-volume production in a location chosen for its access to mainland European markets.

The site has 240 employees, with further capacity for growth. The manufacturing plant has an extensive range of impressive manufacturing equipment which includes twenty-two CNC wire bending/coiling machines, capable of bending wire from 0.4mm-12mm in thickness and coiling up to 7.5mm of spring steel.

The company’s Poland plant, Nosag Polska, was acquired from DEFTA Group in the autumn of 2017. Now under the umbrella of William Hughes, Nosag Polska is a major supplier to the

automotive industry, manufacturing seat mats, wire frames and bent wire parts. With over 150 employees, Nosag is well established in the automotive arena, supplying many household names in the industry.

Again, this manufacturing plant has a treasure-trove of high specification equipment, all utilised to produce the high quality products William Hughes’s clients have come to expect, at competitive prices.

There are, in addition to these sites, offices in Berlin and France, co-ordinating sales across

the area of mainland Europe. The Company’s UK headquarters, a 5,800 square-metre factory, features a Class 7 clean room and employs over 100 people. The majority of these employees have been at the company over ten years, a testament to the care William Hughes takes of its staff.

The continued success of William Hughes is, according to the Company itself, due to its ethos and personal philosophy. This ethos is based on traditional virtues of a family firm, commitment to customers and concern for quality and service. This ethos is certainly tried and tested, given the rich heritage of the Company and its continued success.

Further adding to the Company’s success is its continued and substantial investment in the most advanced technologies and equipment available, most of it CNC-based. Keeping up-to-date with the constant technological evolution taking place in the industry is one of the key factors contributing towards William Hughes’s continued success. Another key way in which the company has ensured continued success is the investment made in its employees.

A quality, motivated and invested workforce is essential for growth, and the William Hughes workforce is amongst the most skilled and nurtured; this ensures the most stringent standards of quality are met, day-in, day-out.

Proof of these standards being met is the accreditation received from Nadcap for Heat Treatment, Room Temperature Tensile Testing (materials testing laboratory) and Chemical Processing. Moreover, William Hughes is a member of the Institute of Spring Technology, based in Sheffield.

ContactT 01963 363377 sales@wmhughes.co.ukwww.wmhughes.co.uk

With a truly rich heritage, William Hughes Ltd is an industry leader with no plans on stopping

Emma Burgow, William Hughes Ltd Engineering Director, accepts the Company of the Year Award

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Industrial Process News is pleased to announce the recipients of our very own Emerging Technologies Company

of the Month as The Parallel; an extremely exciting company redefining how we use the latest and greatest in emerging technologies in business and commercial settings.

It’s certainly a fair assessment to say that we are living in very exciting times indeed. Innovative technologies are growing exponentially and how we interact with the world is changing every day. The futuristic societies pitched to us in popular media may not be as far away as we may think, however. One such company bringing the future forward is The Parallel.

The Parallel, established in 2016, is foraying into the future and harnessing the latest technological developments in Extended Reality and is putting them to work like never before in three different sectors. But what is Extended Reality? XR for short, it’s an umbrella term encompassing Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR). If I were to ask what you, the reader, understood about these terms, you might tell

me about some computer games or simulator experiences.

In reality, however; VR, AR and MR represent so much more than just opportunities for entertainment. That’s where The Parallel come in. The Parallel adapt and utilise cutting edge XR technologies for use in sales and marketing, and learning and development. But how exactly does this work?

One such way the Parallel use XR in sales and marketing is in the real estate sector. Allowing customers to view real estate developments in XR has numerous benefits simply inaccessible when compared to the traditional method of real estate sales. Using XR in this manner has allowed the company’s customers to boost sales metrics, employee’s effectiveness and business value.

Customers can view and experience residential areas and city blocks, villages, public accommodations, crossroads and bridges. The possibilities are endless. There

is also the possibility for customers to view goods of ranging values (such as cottages, villas and houses) and exhibitions, tenders and presentations (for example factories, power stations, airports and railway stations, business centres and parking).

Showing the customer real estate through XR is a fun and engaging way for the customer to experience what the business has to offer. It creates an emotional bond between the customer and the service/product showcased. Moreover, the customer will notice an increase in the conversion of sales due to the customer having a more thorough understanding of the product. Using XR in sales and marketing can further save your customers time and money.

The cutting edge technology is not exclusively utilised for sales and marketing by The Parallel, however. The company’s team of over forty highly skilled developers also develop XR software to be used in training, learning and development purposes. This allows for simulated worked-related situations in order

to practice job skills more effectively and at much lower costs. This technology can be used for a range of different training situations including health and safety, operational processes and education. There are innumerable benefits of using XR in training; collecting meaningful data, and allowing a company’s employees to practice their skills and act in real-world situations with greater accuracy and awareness.

What’s more, The Parallel’s team are experts in Big Data collection, meaning they can analyse and translate the data from XR headsets into meaningful results for customers. XR technology is here to stay, and in the next decade a good deal of business will be utilising XR. In business it is of course vital to stay on trend with technologies, or risk falling behind. Get ahead now, and you’ll be doing your business a huge favour.

Contactwww.the-parallel.com

Anti-static Solutions Company of the Month

Emerging Technologies Company of the Month

Industrial Process News talks to Fraser Anti-Static Techniques, our Company of the Month for Anti-static Solutions, about trends in industrial static

control.

For almost 30 years, Fraser Anti-Static Techniques has been pioneering solutions for static electricity control in industry. Founded in 1991 by Chairman, Bob Fraser, the company has become one of the world’s leading anti-static specialists. Today Fraser equipment can be found in many industrial sectors and applications, either resolving the issues created by unwanted static electricity, or generating static to enhance process efficiency.

Alongside a growing global presence, Fraser has maintained a UK headquarters. It operates a new state-of-the-art factory in rural Bampton, Devon, where a loyal, creative and skilled workforce has been key to earning the company a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in international trade.

CEO Bruce Clothier believes their success has been down to a focus on satisfying the changing demands of their clients. “We’re learning something new every day,” he says. “Many of our products are cultivated from meeting the challenges faced by our customers – from the need to cut costs, increase speed, and improve quality or safety.

“We have a modern laboratory where our R&D engineers focus on tomorrow’s static control products. By tying product development firmly to customer need, we can consistently create static control solutions that lead the market in terms of capability and reliability in overcoming production issues.”

Supported by a global network of experienced partners, as well as their own Shanghai Fraser operation in China, Fraser supplies electrostatic equipment to every industrial country worldwide.

Clothier adds: “Our goal is simple. To develop and manufacture well-engineered, competitively priced solutions to industrial static electricity problems. This focus has enabled us to help our customers maintain or improve process quality and productivity while keeping their staff safe by eliminating static shocks to operators and the risk of explosion in hazardous areas. Static is an

issue in many manufacturing processes, and we provide equipment for the plastics and packaging, processing, printing, converting, pharmaceutical, automotive and electronics sectors, including cleanroom and hazardous environments. We have become pioneering specialists in DC long range applications for the converting industry.”

Fraser launched its first DC static elimination bar in 2009. With high voltage power generated within the bar, an AC supply is not required – making their bars more flexible, reliable and safer in operation.

In 2015 they launched their NEOS range of game-changing bars featuring an ‘intelligent’ sensing capability that can adjust the ionisation required to achieve optimum results. The growing product range helps customers maintain lower production costs through the widest choice of 24V DC static eliminators available in the marketplace today.

“Flexible in terms of where they can be fitted on customer machinery or equipment, our NEOS bars provide powerful, targeted ionisation in even the most challenging of situations,” explains Clothier. “This includes varying machine geometries, high speeds and long distances. The improvement in performance can be up to 40% greater than competitive products of the same voltage.”

And Fraser are far from static themselves. They are set to launch an industry first in March 2019, with a new variant of their NEOS 30 kV bars for OEMs. Ideally suited to winding machinery or converting applications, the bar allows the ionisation frequency and distance to be controlled via the customer’s PLC as the diameter of the reel changes.

Clothier concludes: “Like industry, Fraser doesn’t stand still. Our goal is to continue expanding into new and emerging markets where we have the best opportunities for success. Through our continuous R&D programme, we will be adding new products to our portfolio throughout this year, as well as participating in some global trade shows. We look forward to meeting visitors to ICE Europe (March), Chinaplas (May), and K2019 (October).”

T +44 (0)1398 331114sales@fraser-antistatic.co.ukwww.fraser-antistatic.com

Creating momentum in static control: Fraser Anti-Static Techniques

Meet the company changing the way businesses interact with their customers for the better with cutting edge technologies

is sponsored by DD Scientific – see them on page 96

Lab Innovations 2018 proved to be one of the best yet, hosting a record

breaking 3,113 visitors. Held at the NEC in Birmingham, across two days on the 31st October and 1st November 2018, Lab Innovations showcased the latest products and services in the Laboratory industry.

Attendees had the chance to experience new product launches from companies in multiple sectors.

There was something for everyone at the show, with various networking opportunities available thanks to the wide range of industries involved in the show, some of these sectors being in manufacturing, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnologies and more.

The show was also supported by some of the top UK Science institutions including

the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Science Council.

Lab Innovations has fast become one of the most important and must see events in the Laboratory industry.

The show will be returning on the 30th and 31st October 2019. This is our pick of the best exhibitors from the 2018 show, listed here in alphabetical order: A&D Instruments, AGMA, CEM, Cole-Palmer, Containment Technology Services, GiroNEX, Techniplast and XRF Scientific. Further details can be found on this page and the next page

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Lab Innovations Review Top 20

For over 40 years CEM have designed and developed

scientific laboratory instrumentation that has revolutionised standard analytical techniques and are now used by major companies, prestigious research institutes, and universities around the world.

The SMART 6™ is the most technologically advanced microwave moisture analyser in the world for rapid moisture and solids analysis. The system utilizes a combination of microwave and infrared energy to rapidly analyse moisture and solids in any product.

Utilising dual frequency drying energy the SMART 6™ operates an innovative process controlled by Intelli-Temp™ ensuring that the sample is dried at the optimum temperature without compromising the sample.

The low frequency microwaves penetrate the entire sample and rapidly remove volatiles through dipole rotation, while high frequency infrared energy evenly heats the surface and removes non-polar components through molecular

vibration. This prevents burning and incomplete drying, which can arise from single frequency-based Moisture Analysers. The result is a direct method for any sample type, with faster drying than traditional systems.

The SMART 6™ offers ultimate reliability with ease of use and can be utilised in both QA laboratories or at the production line.

ContactT 01280 822873info.uk@cem.comwww.cem.com

Rapid moisture & solids analyser

It was our first time exhibiting at Lab Innovations and we used this event to

highlight our comprehensive range of cleaning solutions including FULL cGMP contact part washers, as well as high pressure / low water usage washing systems either for bulk containers in-place or cabinet washers for bulk parts and containers out-of-place.

On the stand we gave delegates the chance to be hands on with our Mobile Washer the M-Line. We also showed a video of the recently launched 2Clean which is a small component parts washer and IBC application all in one process.

We were delighted to see a wide range of industry delegates attending Lab Innovations as this gave us a chance to demonstrate our strength in this market and to understand delegates cleaning requirements. We will use this experience to expand and develop our product range to ensure that we always exceed expectation and make cleaning operations simply excellent!

ContactT +44 (0)345 050 4556info@tecniplastuk.comwww.iwtpharma.comVisit us on YouTube and LinkedIn – IWT Cleaning Solutions

Automated cleaning solutions

AGMA specialise in the design, development and manufacture of high purity, alcohol and water

based hard surface, Cleaning and Disinfection products for use within Cleanroom manufacturing facilities. AGMA is an audited and approved supplier of alcohols and rotational biocides to the UK NHS as well as to blue chip Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Microelectronics and Medical Device Manufacturers globally.

We are BS EN ISO 9001:2008 accredited, working towards GMP guidelines as a Chemical formulator and hold a Royal Warrant granted in 1982 by Appointment to H.M the Queen, Manufacturers of Cleaning and Hygiene products. In addition AGMA manufactures anti corrosion materials for use within the Oil sector together with Oil dispersant materials.

AGMA has developed a range of anti-corrosion products employed in the Oil & Gas E&P sector which are primarily used to preserve OCTG (Oil Country Tubular Goods, drill pipe, casing, and

tubing) while in transit or storage. These coatings are approved, specified and used by many of the major Oil & Gas multinationals. Our coatings are supplied across the globe to Asia, Africa, North America, South America and Europe.

Contactwww.agma.co.uk

AGMA

SMART 6™

Microwave Moisture Analyser

info.uk@cem.com www.cem.com

n Analyse moisture & solids in any product

n Analyse both wet & dry products on one system

n Accurate & repeatable results

n Preinstalled method library

n Compact & lightweight

2018’s record breaking show

A Japanese manufacturer of industrial and

laboratory weighing balances and scales since 1977, A&D have been exhibiting at Lab Innovations since its inception with their presence growing with each year.

This year’s stand featured the FXi-WP Series – an IP65 rated balance, in a fish tank as the key feature. Along with the talk given by Steve Vaughan, Commercial Weighing Director for Europe on A New Approach to Balance Minimum weight and Standard Deviation Determination without the Need for Weights, this year’s show was a great success.

In addition to laboratory balances, A&D also carry range of weighing sensors. The AD4212C is a range of high-speed weighing sensors for production environments.

With a compact width of 59mm, stabilisation speeds of 0.5secs and models with resolutions up to 0.1mg and capacities up to 6200g, the AD4212C provides a digital RS232C output for connection to PC, panel computer or PLC.

The sensor is IP65 rated for use in dusty or wet environments, and is rated for 10million repeated loading on to the weighing pan which is overload protected against accidental overload.

The AD4212C is in use worldwide in a variety of high speed and precision production applications including battery filling, inkjet cartridges, medical capsule filling and solder paste on electronic parts.

T +44 (0)1235 550420info@aandd-eu.netwww.aandd-eu.net

A&D Instruments

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Lab Innovations Review Top 20

A new tech spin-out – called GiroNEX – has used the UK’s largest and latest laboratory industry

event to showcase first details of its unique precision powder dispensing technology.

The company’s GiroNEX technology can quickly dispense from 0.1 milligrams to 5 grams of pharmaceutical or other chemical powders into vials or capsules with accuracies of 2% or better across the complete weight range. And the technology has been specifically developed to enable a new generation of automated ‘dispense and weigh’ systems for use in pharmaceutical R&D, QA/QC and other laboratory-based applications.

GiroNEX uses a gently oscillating powder dispensing mechanism to dispense even the most sensitive of powders, without compromising on dispensing speed or accuracy. The technology is robust and reliable, and offers a powerful combination of high performance, ease of use and low operating costs to target a wide range of applications.

The Cambridgeshire-based company has already

developed a prototype R&D laboratory-based system which it will advance into production over the next few months. However, GiroNEX is also continuing to develop its core technology for use in pharmaceutical and other regulated production environments, and expects to announce further details later this year.

ContactT +44 (0)1353 667394info@gironex.comwww.gironex.com

GiroNEX technology targets new pharmaceutical applications

Established in 1955, Cole-Parmer is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of scientific

laboratory equipment and consumables for the pharmaceutical, industrial, environmental, food and beverage, and academic markets, with expertise in Fluid Handling, Test and Measurement, and Biosciences.

At Cole-Parmer, we pride ourselves on our customer service, technical support and extensive product range, all of which enables us to provide solutions that are tailored to our customers’ unique workflow needs. For Cole-Parmer, you, the customer, are number one and so we are continuously developing unique solutions to help you streamline your workflow whilst preventing loss of valuable samples.

In 2018, we introduced the world’s first connected peristaltic pump – MasterflexLive™. Our Cloud-based smart technology, CPLive™, allows you to securely monitor and intuitively adapt parameters of critical processes, remotely

from any device. This gives you the option to transfer hazardous fluids in cleanrooms and gloveboxes whilst maintaining a safe distance. Our CPLive™ technology also extends to our Jenway Spectrophotometers and TraceableLive™ dataloggers. In this modern world, we recognise the importance of being connected whilst having the freedom to work anywhere at any time.

T +44 (0)1480 272279info@coleparmer.co.uk http://ColeParmer.com

Innovative solutions for today’s modern lab

Worldwide Specialists in Design, Construction and Commissioning of Laboratory Containment Systems.

Containment Technology Services (CTS) designs, constructs and

commissions mobile and bench mounted laboratory fume hood cabinets and safety containment systems to the pharmaceutical industry. CTS pride themselves on being able to understand both the laboratory process and the containment applications required to provide the best balance of safety and productivity. CTS specialise on the manufacture of custom built systems and undertake projects from small portable devices to large scale containment solutions. In addition, CTS range of laboratory safety cabinets includes safe handling environments for the manipulation of potent drug compounds such as:

n Powder weighing enclosures n Instrument enclosures n Ventilated laboratory cabinets n Isolator systems n Temperature and humidity controlled cabinets.

CTS provide end-to-end containment solutions ensuring that project requirements are met at every stage of the process. CTS Services include: Consultancy, Commissioning, Design and Manufacture of Bespoke Systems, Servicing, IQOQ, 3D CAD Modelling by Solidworks certified professionals and training on containment awareness and safe weighing.

CTS laboratory containment systems are 100% British designed and manufactured, from their Portsmouth facilities, and supplied worldwide.

CTS are ISO9001 certified and all their systems are British and European standard compliant.

T 02392 695521www.containment-technology.co.uk

Containment Technology Services

Sample preparation is a key step to ensuring that analyses are effective.

In most industries, sample preparation is a key step to ensure

that analyses are truly effective. To achieve accurate and reliable results that comply with the official standard test methods for analysis of all the different materials, it is essential that good quality samples are delivered to the spectrometers for measurement. With more than 20 years’ experiences, XRF Scientific

provides quality equipment and consumables for the preparation of samples destined at these types of analysis.

XRF Scientific enhances analytical results for users through providing technical and chemical solutions as well as through systems and supplies. Our focus is on providing complete applications that have a direct impact on performance for end users.

XRF Scientific products are used in sample preparation and material handling and are mainly applied in industrial quality control and in process control for manufacturing processes in industries such as metals and mining, construction materials, chemicals and petrochemicals.

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Test, Measurement & Monitoring News

Spectrolytic has developed a robust,

low cost, mid Infra-Red spectrometer, based on ATR (Attenuated Total Reflection) principles, for the precision measurement of industrial oil condition and aging.

Industrial oils used in engines (automotive, marine, biogas), gearboxes (wind turbines) and hydraulic systems, contain a base oil and a complex mixture of additives to enhance the oil’s lifetime, lubrication and application properties. The spectrometer, that can either be laboratory based or a

field-use battery powered ‘lab-in-the-Box’ Unit, allows the customer to accurately determine key parameters used to monitor the general condition and aging of their oil.

By measuring the mid infra-red absorption spectra of the oil, and comparing to a calibration file, various properties of the oil like TAN (Total Acid Number), TBN (Total Base Number), ipH, metallic levels, oxidation, nitration, sulphation, water and soot are measured to give the customer a complete picture of their oil condition.

A sample measurement takes approximately 60s and Spectrolytic’s powerful software platform, SphinxSuite, allows the user to easily view a colour coded pass/fail classification of the oil sample and/or running process control information on the oil.

For higher volume applications, Spectrolytic offers an inline Transmission device and customised multi-channel sensor (MIRS8) that allows in-situ, real-time process control of the oil parameter(s) the customer wishes to control. These devices can be readily fitted into existing equipment and pipework and theSphinxSuite software platform allows complete device automation in order to capture the required data.

Spectrolytic’s customers are using their products successfully to allow superior equipment preventative maintenance plans whilst reducing conventional laboratory costs associated with oil condition monitoring.

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Real time oil analysis using Mid-IR portable spectrometers

The new Yokogawa WT5000 is the first of a new generation of Precision Power Analyzer that offers

exceptional measurement accuracy of ± 0.03% combined with stability, noise immunity and plug-in modular flexibility to meet the measurement needs of today’s developers of energy-efficient systems.

In rapidly evolving industry sectors like electric vehicles, renewable energy and energy efficient technologies, the need for reliability in testing to enhance safety, efficiency and performance has never been greater. Changing application needs and evolving international standards call for custom measurements and consistent accuracy, and in the WT5000 Precision Power Analyzer, engineers have a versatile platform that not only delivers reliable measurements today, but is ready for the challenges of tomorrow.

The WT5000 achieves the world’s highest measuring accuracy: ±0.03% of total at 50/60 Hz. As a result, it has become possible to evaluate the power consumption, loss, and efficiency of electrical and electronic devices. In particular, its wide dynamic current range is indispensable for tests on energy-saving designs.

One of the essential elements for determining the performance of a power measuring instrument is the A/D converter that performs analogue-to-digital conversion. In order to obtain the world’s highest measurement accuracy, the WT5000 uses an 18-bit converter with a sampling frequency of maximum 10 MS/s. As a result, it becomes possible to accurately capture waveforms from the latest high-speed inverter devices. It is very effective for stable measurement results.

Further benefits result from the use of plug-in modular input elements, which can be swapped directly by the user. The 30 A and 5 A elements, for example, can be switched for applications involving electric vehicles or fuel-cell vehicles, where developers are increasingly required to evaluate a number of different motors.

Using the WT5000 equipped with the /MTR1 and /MTR2 options, it is possible to evaluate up to four motors simultaneously with one unit. Since these options allow the input of four channels, flexible measurement of the A, B, C and Z phases of each motor can be carried out.

With a 7 elements input capability, multi-system measurement is increased in harmonic measurements on 3-phase systems, for example. The WT5000 can carry out two harmonic measurement functions simultaneously, each at up the 500th order and up to 300kHz fundamental waveform.

For further information about the WT5000 Precision Power Analyzer please visit:https://tmi.yokogawa.com/eu/solutions/products/power-analyzers/wt5000/

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Test, Measurement & Laboratory News

SciQuip Ltd supplies a wide range of testing and production equipment to industrial,

manufacturing and R&D customers through-out the UK. The range includes Drying Ovens, Furnaces, Test & Climatic Chambers, Ultrasonic’s, Circulation Chillers, Balances, Shakers/Stirrers/Mixers, Sterilization & Depyrogenation Chambers, Freeze Dryers and Centrifugation equipment.

SciQuip provides its customers with full before and after-sales support with fully trained product/application specialists together with factory trained service engineers using original manufacturer parts.

The company is carbon neutral and leads the sector in terms of environmental awareness, recycling and sustainability. As a UKAS accredited ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 company customers are assured of the very highest quality and levels of service. SciQuip is an approved public sector framework supplier.

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Anton Paar launches Cobrix 2600, an optical inline sensor for CO2 and Brix determination

Cobrix 2600 is the new optical inline sensor in Anton Paar’s process instrumentation

portfolio. It is a unique combination of optical CO2 and sugar (Brix) measurement in one sensor for real-time monitoring of soft drinks.

The clever combination of two measurements in one inline sensor results in ultimate ease of use. Based on the cutting-edge optical measuring principle ATR (attenuated total reflection) the determination of dissolved CO2 and dissolved sugar is possible in one go.

Cobrix 2600 is a trendsetter with this unique combination and supports the overall trend in the process industry towards process analytical technology (PAT) for determining single parameters instead of sum parameters. Besides, it has a small footprint which makes a real inline installation possible, also in process lines with limited space, and thus helps to reduce investment and engineering costs.

Cobrix 2600 is an entirely maintenance-free system. Once implemented in the process

line, it does its job and reduces the total costs of ownership. Contributing to your hygienic safety, Cobrix 2600 is EHEDG-certified (Type EL Class 1) and designed to be ready for measurement right after CIP/SIP. Cobrix 2600 keeps an eye on the concentration of your main ingredients: CO2 and sugar. This new measurement throughout the process safeguards your brand’s unique taste and keeps your running costs low.

Learn more: https://www.anton-paar.com/uk-en/products/details/cobrix-2600/

The most wanted features in soft drink process measurement

DD Scientific are glad to welcome Terry Moran

to the team. Our first new signing of the year.

Terry brings with him over 24 years of sensor experience gained at City

Technology.

2019 at DDS is an exciting new year as we launch products into new markets.

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Foremost Electronics, the

specialist importer and technical distributor of electromechanical products, introduces the IDEC PS5R Series of space saving DIN-Rail mounted switch mode power supplies offering 5V, 12V, and 24V outputs at up to 10A. The slim fitting enclosure sizes range from 22.5mm to 60mm with optional brackets for panel mounting. All models are CE marked, have UL and TUV safety approvals and are RoHS compliant.

Key features include five year warranty, spring up connection terminals, six mounting orientation options, operating temperature range from –25 up to +75°C (no freezing), EN 61204-3 EMC Class B and SEMI F47 Sag Immunity (208V AC Input).

Alan Vincent, sales director of Foremost, comments: “Introducing DIN-Rail power supplies is a logical move for us as we continue to become a one-stop-shop for complete enclosure solutions. We already supply enclosures, cable entry systems and cabinet accessories from major manufacturers and being able to provide power supplies continues to simplify and streamline our customers’ vendor base.”

Foremost offer a very wide range of products including 19” cabinets and electronic equipment enclosures, cable entry systems, pushbutton, rotary and emergency switches, circular connectors, advanced LED light-guides, keypads and IP joysticks.

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Electrical & Electronics News

Current problems in the electronic components market including shortages, allocations and EoL notices bring specialist distributors and customers closer.

Forty years ago, when BEC Distribution was first established, there was no internet, no websites or Supply Chain Management. However, component manufacturers now sell more through specialist distributors than in the past. The reasons include:

n Increased national and international regulations n Supply Chain policies of OEM and EMS providers including no sole sourcing,

n Distributors ability to soften EoL impacts n Information fatigue: in a world full of information and short of our attention, customers must hash through hundreds of

thousands of pages for what’s the best technology for their requirements, for their challenges and for the boards that they are building.

To help engineers and buyers with these new realities, BEC Distribution now offers performance comparison tables, genuine franchised EoL alternatives, shorter lead times and on some occasions better pricing.

Manufacturers’ EoL announcements and their disastrous impacts on engineers and buyers have been an enduring theme of BEC Distribution’s supply experience. Changes in raw materials, or their availability, even Mergers & Acquisitions could trigger EoL notices.

Typically, manufacturers discontinue lines after 7-10 years. This is a potential risk for customers whose products have longer expected lifetimes including Aerospace, Medical, Surveillance or Defence industry equipment.

But EoL as a term used by manufacturers does not mean the end of demand or usefulness of a component to design engineers. A more appropriate term would be “End-of-Sale” (EoS) by a specific manufacturer. Nonetheless for both manufacturers and customers, EoL remains an impossible to eliminate reality.

BEC Distribution’s EoL Component Sourcing Service will be a lifeline to R&D engineers, design houses or Supply Chain Management at OEM’s and EMS providers. With a stock of 15m EoL passive components, BEC can provide pin-for-pin direct

replacement or alternatives. If the required components are not in stock, BEC can recommend standard alternatives, or source custom value components.

Sourcing EoL components without proper assessment and technical due diligence is however, a potential risk to performance or quality of final products. One of the most important things to look for in a distribution partner is their technical sourcing ability, proven experience in the market, together with CoC guaranteeing that the alternatives match original specifications. In addition to Technical Support, BEC can also provide FOC samples.

For more information please contact sales@bec.co.uk or visit www.bec.co.uk

Bec Distribution to ease components allocation and End-of-Life (EOL) challenges

Zen Production Equipment Limited, your supplier of World class equipment for the electronics assembly industry. Convection reflow,

vapour phase reflow, vacuum reflow, wave soldering, selective soldering, stencil and PCB cleaning, de-panelling pick & place, dispensing and

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The latest addition to BVM’s comprehensive

portfolio of industrial grade Mini-ITX embedded SBCs is the extremely powerful and fully-featured LV-67W, which is based on Intel’s latest 8th Generation 14 nm Coffee Lake H Series Core i7/i5/i3 processors in the FCBGA1440 socket. The i5 and i7 versions feature 6-core processors, offering 12 threads for applications such as digital signage, retail transaction terminals kiosks, smart cities and health care where high performance processing and graphics are required. Based on the QM70 chipset, the Coffee Lake processors offer higher CPU and graphics performance than the previous 7th generation with a thermal design power (TDP) rating of just 45W.

n Up to 32GB of DDR4 memory can be fitted. n The integrated UHD Graphics supports three

independent displays with 4k resolution each, and comes with hardware-based video encoding and decoding up to 4k. It features VGA, LVDS, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs to provide advanced solutions for imaging, machine vision, infotainment, medical and gaming machines.

n High speed data transfers are key attributes with six native USB 3.1 Gen2 (10Gb/s) ports, three SATAIII mass storage interfaces, two Gigabit LAN ports and six serial ports.

n Also provided are Realtek High Definition Audio, two 8bit GPIO ports, 2 x Mini PCIe, one supporting mSATA, a SIM slot and a PCIe X16 port. The LV-67W operates from 9V to 35VDC or an external ATX power supply.

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Eighth Gen Coffee Lake CPU packs a punch in 4K video

This new robotics collection significantly upgrades Fisnar’s existing F4000N range with

enhanced product features and the addition of three completely new models, plus multiple size variations to accommodate customers’ diverse spectrum of dispensing requirements.

The core function of all F4000 Advance benchtop dispensing robots is to ensure precise fluid placement and positioning. When configured with a syringe, cartridge or valve system, F4000 Advance robots achieve the highest level of

positional accuracy and repeatability. Additional features include a USB port for data transfer and back-up, program selector switch and fluid purge button.

The F4000 Advance supporting software is user friendly and enables the creation of complex dispensing routines – such as dots, lines, circles, arcs and fills – that can be set up and operational using the included teach pendant. Furthermore, Fisnar’s proprietary programming software is Microsoft Windows based and gives users the

opportunity to import DXF files into the robot program, allowing dispense lines or dots to be quickly created from the imported CAD data in the software. This capability dramatically reduces programming time for complex dispense patterns, or when there is a high number of dispense positions.

What is particularly special about the F4000 Advance robot platform is that it has been designed to accommodate a range of bolt-on robot accessories, easily attached to its modular

connectivity back-panel. Robot accessories are excellent tools for improving efficiency even further and options include input/output (I/O) expansion module, auxiliary rotation axis, CCD Camera vision system, remote operation box, height sensor, tip alignment module and a tip adjustment kit.

Fisnar’s F4000 Advance robot platform is available to order now.

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Electrical & Electronics News

Richard Cameron, Managing Director of Lascar charts the evolution of the LED and LCD display

Since the early days of electronics, designers of consumer and industrial products have included

status indicators in their devices. These lights informed the user that everything was functioning correctly – or indeed incorrectly. When products and systems became more complex, the desire grew for increasingly detailed system information and measurements. Soon, the humble neon bulb and red or green LED gave way to more informative types of display.

The process of incorporating a display into a design followed one of two paths. The electronics design engineer could purchase the basic LCD or LED display, add one or more driver chips and a microcontroller, and write their own software in Assembler or C to make it all work together. Alternatively, some of the complexity and workload could be reduced by incorporating an off-the-shelf display module. This typically consisted of an LED or LCD and some display control circuitry on a PCB, held together in a plastic or metal carrier. Both options tended to be time consuming for the hardware and software design engineers, and any alterations made to the final design could incur significant and costly re-tooling and expensive time-to-market delays.

The content constraints of the single-colour, segmented displays paved the way for the adoption of character and graphics dot matrix displays with increasing resolution and colour depth. The popularity of smartphones, tablets, etc. has driven the demand and acceptance of inexpensive TFT LCD and OLED displays in other electronic devices. Display manufacturers now commonly integrate touchscreens into the fundamental design of their products.

In the 1980s, low cost microcomputers opened up prolific computer programming by the masses. In a similar way, the emergence of cheap single-board computers, such as Arduino, Beaglebone and Raspberry Pi, has now opened up electronics design and programming to a very diverse range of people, without any formal electronics training. High-level programming languages, such as C and Python, and visual methods, such as Scratch, Ardublock and GraspIO, have simplified programming to the point where even children now regularly produce impressive working designs. With very little engineering training, the easy availability of electronic modules and free software libraries reduces design time from several months to a week, a day or even hours.

Display manufacturers such as Lascar Electronics have recognised this trend towards, and reasons behind, ubiquitous programming. They have taken the software design complexity away from the programmer and transferred it to the display module. Using PanelPilotACE Design Studio software, users can now produce simple or complex display projects by configuring display elements.

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The changing face of industrial display design

Richard Cameron, Managing Director of Lascar

Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POW), the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power

conversion, announced the release of its BridgeSwitch™ integrated half-bridge (IHB) motor driver IC family. BridgeSwitch ICs feature high- and low-side advanced FREDFETs (Fast Recovery Diode Field Effect Transistors) with integrated lossless current sensing, resulting in inverter conversion efficiency of up to 98.5% in brushless DC (BLDC) motor drive applications to 300 W.

Superior efficiency along with the distributed thermal footprint provided by the IHB driver eliminates the need for a heatsink, reducing both system cost and weight. Integrated lossless current sensing, bus voltage sensing and system-level thermal sensing makes this device family ideal for BLDC motors in home-appliance applications. BridgeSwitch devices

target refrigerator compressors, HVAC system fans and other residential and light commercial pumps, fans and blowers.

The 600 V FREDFETs used in BridgeSwitch ICs incorporate fast, ultra-soft-recovery body-diodes. The new high-voltage,

self-powered, half-bridge motor driver ICs also feature built-in device protection and system monitoring and a robust single-wire status update interface which enables communicating between the motor-microcontroller and up to three BridgeSwitch devices.

Each BridgeSwitch device may be configured with different high- and low-side current limits, eliminating the need for the microcontroller and external circuitry to protect the system from open or shorted motor windings. Integrated loss-less current monitoring provides hardware-based motor fault protection, which simplifies the task of providing protection under motor-fault conditions to satisfy IEC60335-I and IEC60730-I requirements.

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100 Years in Business

Here at Industrial Process news, we are excited to feature Kingston Engineering for their success in reaching the

company’s 100 year anniversary!

Kingston Engineering is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of bespoke power screws and engineering services. Based in Hull, the company showcases their vast selection of materials and specifications designed to suit the needs of their clients’ precise requirements, which has led to them building an outstanding reputation and enabling them to provide for an expansive range of industrial sectors.

Through their vast successful history, dating back to 1919, Kingston Engineering has developed a rich heritage built on providing precision engineering. Kingston Engineering specialise in manufacturing Right Hand/Left Hand, single/multi-start, cut thread Power Transmission Screws and Nuts for over 60 years. Adaptable for mechanical power transmission, their products

conform to the standards of British, European and American requirements.

We recently spoke to Managing Director, Paul Bielby about how their screws have become so popular. He explained, “Kingston Engineering’s screws can be used in a range of applications and across multiple industries. This includes in Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Nuclear energy, the chemical and medical fields, and much more. We work closely with both suppliers and end users in order to provide the very best, customised and purpose built screws possible. We also have an ever growing base, with customers all across the UK and even further afield in the US.”

All of Kingston’s products meet ISO 9001-2015 accreditation and are examined thoroughly during the manufacturing process. Kingston engineering has benefitted significantly from their renowned success, enabling Kingston Engineering to flourish within their industry and enabling the company to further their development and manufacturing processes.

In regards to the achievement of their 100 year milestone, Kingston Engineering has established themselves as an experienced manufacturer with a continuous devotion to advancing through constant investments in their products, throughout their 100 years of trade. Excelling in engineering excellence, Kingston Engineering showcases 100 years of skilled, expert and customer focus based history. Through these

advancements and changes in technology, the company has maintained its presence in the market and gained global recognition and presence. Industrial Process News explored the company’s vast history and outlines how the company has gone from strength to strength, within each decade.

The beginning of Kingston Engineering came after the devastating aftermath of the First World War. Originally starting in hull, in their first site on Dansom Lane, the company started trading as Hull Motor Transport and Engineering Co, manufacturing pistons and providing cylinder grinding. Starting small, the company provided car and commercial vehicle repair within the local motor trade.

Maintaining its original prospects, is something that Kingston Engineering prides themselves on, dating back to their leadership of Robert Markham and Thomas Simpkins, who designed the business around the concept of giving a bespoke customised personal service for clients, which is something the company still adheres to today. With only 10 employees, the business was smaller and extremely customer service focussed, in early years, creating growing

success. Expansion was clearly on the horizon for Kingston engineering, even within the early years enabling Kingston Engineering to be able to provide general engineering services. This success and reputation, later expanded further for the company, with Kingston engineering obtaining a renowned reputation for repairing both saw milling machinery and printing machinery.

Kingston Engineering Co. Ltd eventually gained

its name in 1924 and the development of manufacturing screws began in 1930, which has proved to be a very significant departure for the business

Expanding through decades marked by World War One, and World War Two is something that not many businesses could achieve, however 1930-1945 saw expansion for Kingston Engineering, with World War Two bringing in a development of manufacturing components required for aircraft undercarriages.

Leading the company to expand and develop its manufacturing facilities, (Kingston Engineering was very fortunate to be mostly unaffected by any bomb damage.) Kingston Engineering’s expertise and experience helped them maintain and expand throughout these hard decades. In fact, their workforce also increased within 1930-1945, through the high demand of their services.

The evolution of the company during the next 20 years, took flight at the end of World War Two. Operating from a larger site in Pennington Street, Kingston Engineering began their successful journey of specialising in screw manufacturing. Even within these early years, Kingston Engineering began to engage with their ethos of investing in the company, leading them to increase their skills through the installation of new modern machinery. Their skilful repute gave Kingston Engineering the perfect platform in growing and exporting globally, as their specialist screw manufacturing brought in a new market, expanding to Australia and South Africa.

The arrival of the sixties saw a shift in terms of counter sales for Kingston Engineering, the

company moved from motor sales to industrial sales. Furthermore, the sixties contained many major development factors for the company including, investments in the factory, expansion in

exporting, the purchasing of modern machinery, expansion of product range and an ‘Off the Shelf’ service introduced. The company now had extremely well-equipped workshops, enabling them to accommodate facilitates for milling, shaping, welding, grinding and turning.

Through accommodating these facilitate, Kingston Engineering further expanded their Factory premises. Their product range advanced notably within this era too, leading to a vast range of Screws, Sprockets, Chains, Pumps and bearings; there was also an expansion for their sprayed coating services where Kingston Engineering now offers the service for worn components. In terms of their exporting, Kinston engineering saw further developments within this span of 20 years and had now began exporting across Europe. In 1979, the company celebrated its milestone of 60 years and was being run by two direct descendants of the two founding families.

The introduction of the digital years throughout the eighties, saw the rise of new advancements within engineering industries. Digital technology further increased Kingston Engineering’s already established skills and gave them the perfect tool in broadening their production skillset.

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100 Years in Business

Moving onto recent years, Kingston Engineering has now established a dominating presence within the engineering sector. With more and more technological advancements being used within manufacturing, Kingston Engineering has developed significantly, in terms of modern machinery and in-house facilities.

Examining their amazing 100 year of production up to today, Kingston Engineering has built an extremely positive reputation which has allowed them to produce top of the range products. Through such a detailed rich history of skilful work behind them, Kingston Engineering has shown great flexibility, showcasing the adaptability of

the company, throughout the decades. Supported by their expert team and managed by working directors, their skills and experience, are at the heart of the company’s success.

With a great customer service focus, Kingston Engineering provides a quick, efficient service

with help from their 40 plus skilled workforce. It is clear to see how Kingston Engineering has become one of UK’s leading specialist manufacturers and producers of bespoke Power Screws.

Maintaining the company’s successful 100 years, has never been more important to Kingston Engineering. Inspired to further themselves, they even have recent developments, including investment in a new Mituoyo Euro M544 Measuring Machine, which has become a significant tool for their inspection department.

The machine allows Kingston Engineering to measure the physical geometrical characteristics of an object. The machine creates printed inspection reports and is controlled by an operator, with measurements designed by a probe attached to the third moving axis of the machine. Proving to be a great example of Kingston Engineering’s commitment to constantly improving through investing, the machine benefits the company/clients significantly, especially through the machine producing an accurate drawing of the part that can be used for the manufacture of bespoke items.

Kingston Engineering’s current directors are Paul Bielby, Mike Hutchinson and Gill Hickson, who are leading the company to achieve and maintain its established, excellence and professionalism within all aspects of their business. Through their unrivalled skills and years of experience, they are clearly setting the way for Kingston Engineering and helping the company deliver its exceptional services to their customers.

A privately owned business, this prestigious 100 year milestone is a testimony to the company’s sheer determination to invest through their skilled team of workers, facilities and technologies. It is clear to see that over the years, the company have significantly invested in their machinery for continued success. The company’s current directors have an unprecedented, more than 100 years of experience between them and are continuously engaging in plans to help the company become global leaders in screw manufacturing.

Congratulations Kingston Engineering, on achieving your 100 year anniversary and clearly setting the way for a further successful future.

ContactT 01482 325676www.kingston-engineering.co.uk

Engineering

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Water, Energy & Power News

The health issues related to water jetting should be given serious consideration alongside

safety ones, the Water Jetting Association is warning.

Water jetting has proven practical benefits across the cleaning industry. The technology is used to clean and de-foul buildings, boats, aircraft, motor vehicles, production machinery and flooring.

Water Jetting Association (WJA) Director David Kennedy said: “The kinetic power of water jetting often focusses minds of operators and managers on physical safety. However, water jetting also carries health and wellbeing risks that, experience tells us, can be overlooked.

“In some cases, while the negative consequences might not be as apparent, failure to control health risks related to water jetting can have profound consequences.

“Contact with potentially toxic substances and bio-hazardous substances must be fully considered. With water jetting, the control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) has a wider dimension.”

Potentially harmful materials struck with a jet of water travelling at hundreds of miles per hour are instantly atomised, creating an aerosol that can pervade the operational space and travel hundreds of metres.

Operational conditions may significantly influence risks. These include the power, volume and type of jet being created and the way the jetting equipment is handled and operated.

Consideration should be given to the need to protect others need the worksite by erecting screens to contain airborne aerosols.

David Kennedy said: “Water jetting teams must have the skills and insight to assess potentially subtle and hidden issues that could impact their health, which is why professional theoretical and practical training is so important.”

The WJA’s water jetting training is delivered by registered and approved training providers and is accredited by City & Guilds.

Courses include Safety Awareness (one day, class-based) that introduces delegates to the principles of water jetting, types of water jetting equipment, key safety issues, and safety techniques. There are also one-day practical courses, including Pressure Washing, Drain & Sewer Cleaning, Tube and Pipe Cleaning and Hydrodemolition.

The WJA says its training, and the qualifications it provides, helps give operatives the confidence and authority they need to properly mitigate health risks, as well as safety ones.

ContactT 0208 320 1090www.waterjetting.org.uk

Water jetting puts pressure on health In what is believed to be a UK first, Lanes Group plc has

carried out an innovative repair of a siphon pipe beneath a main railway line. Its sewer rehabilitation and lining division has used a new compact and ultra-thin packer to reach damaged sections beyond a bend in the pipe beneath the Great Western Line near Swindon in Wiltshire.

Amey Rail Division, which is electrifying the line for Network Rail, called in Lanes after finding that groundwater was entering the siphon, a u-shaped pipe taking water underneath the line.

As the pipe was under one of the UK’s busiest railway lines, it was highly desirable to use a no-dig repair system, which would be safer, faster, less disruptive, and less costly. However, the damage was located beyond a curved

section of the 450mm-diameter cast-iron pipe, which prevented conventional lining equipment from reaching the repair site. The solution, selected by Lanes, was to use a new slim-line cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) liner installation system. It allowed two point liners to be moved into position beyond the pipe bend without them rucking up, so they created a smooth and watertight new pipe wall when installed.

A point liner, also known as a patch liner, is made from resin-impregnated sheets of glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) that are wrapped around a cylindrical rubber tube called a packer.

Contactwww.lanesfordrains.co.uk

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Photonex Europe & Vacuum Expo Review Top 10

Leybold is a worldwide company which has been trading for 165 years, offering customers

the largest sales and aftersales network in the vacuum technology industry.

Optimized vacuum technology helps to increase productivity, efficiency and resources, enabling our customers to achieve an effective differentiation in the marketplace.

The Vacuum Expo is an annual exhibition & conference that brings the vacuum technology supply chain under one roof: supplier companies, consultants, universities, science groups and innovative new-comers. Leybold has been involved since the inception of the event, as a key exhibitor its stand is always a great focus of activity.

Advising as a ‘stakeholder’ exhibitor Leybold helps to ensure that the Vacuum Expo event is continually evolving and developing to include what’s new and of current interest to users and potential users of vacuum technology.

Today, advances in modern technology often rely on progresses in research and development.

Without the use of vacuum technology, these researches and the subsequent transfer into demanding manufacturing processes would not be feasible. Leybold is making High Tech possible.

Our wide manufacturing range includes fore vacuum pumps, high vacuum pumps, vacuum systems, vacuum gauges, leak detection instruments, flanges, fittings and valves along with complete vacuum solutions.

Genuine spare parts and full UK service support is offered; on-site service with experienced Leybold field engineers, as well as in-house service at our Chessington centre for all vacuum product manufacturers. You can work with us to develop a maintenance contract.

For more information on our product range and services, visit: www.leybold.com

Leybold

A combination of technology industries was brought together at the Ricoh Arena

in Coventry in October 2018. The Vacuum Expo and Photonex Europe were among 4 exhibitions taking place to showcase the best of the technology industry.

The event brought exhibitors from all over the world to give visitors a fascinating and unforgettable experience. Presentations

and live demonstrations were a huge aspect of the show and attendees were given information on various subjects such as scientific vacuum technologies, photonics and light technologies.

Available at the show, was suppliers from the sector, consultants, researchers and more. Visitors wanting to learn and gain valuable insight into the technology industry were

given a great opportunity to network and get involved with the different exhibitors at the event.

The shows will be in conjunction again on the 9th and 10th October 2019. This is our pick of the best exhibitors from the show in 2018, listed here in alphabetical order: Horiba and Leybold. Further details can be found below.

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Bringing together the technology industry

HORIBA’s control, monitoring and analysis products keep on delivering

With its wide range of controllers, monitors and

analysers, HORIBA is helping customers make quality products and achieve high yields. Its offerings include mass flow controllers, residual gas analysers, and gas and vapour concentration monitors.

Granted, other manufacturers make the above devices too, but it is worth noting that HORIBA has a 65-year history of delivering exceptionally high quality and has become the go-to company in sectors requiring highly repeatable and reproducible manufacturing processes.

For example, in the semiconductor industry, it is

frequently the end-user (i.e. the fab) that specifies to the equipment manufacturers and systems integrators that HORIBA instrumentation must be used.

The manufacturers of high value products in other sectors are also turning to HORIBA. In those sectors, achieving high quality and high yield remain important but there are other imperatives too.

For example, in the pharmaceutical sector, the efficacy of a drug is often reliant on the performance of the pill’s coating.

Another example is in the aerospace sector, where the turbine blades of jet engine are safety-critical components and, again, the coating’s performance is crucial.

Understandably, the application of a coating of a desired composition and thickness requires the precise control, monitoring and analysis of fluids; and HORIBA’s products are widely recognised as the optimal solution for meeting increasingly challenging production goals.

Contactenquires.uk@horiba.comwww.horiba.com

Instrumental in quality

Industrial Hygiene Company of the Month

Industrial Process News is pleased to announce Jeros UK as the recipients of our very own Industrial Hygiene Company of the

Month Award; Jeros UK, priding themselves on smarter solutions in the design and manufacture of utensil washers amongst many other products, are truly deserving of this accolade.

Established in 1963 in Odense, Denmark, Jeros A/S have over fifty-five years of experience and know-how tucked under their belt, utilising this vast wealth of experience to provide customers

with customer-focused, solution-oriented, high quality products. This is, in fact, the time in which production of tray cleaning equipment, primarily for the Danish market, began. Fast-forward fifty-six years and Jeros A/S have become market leaders in Europe.

Jeros A/S specialise in the design and manufacture of bespoke dishwashers, utensil washers, crate washers, tunnel machines and tray washers. The Danish manufacturers also offer standard, non-customised equipment. The company mainly supply the food industry, though they have expanded into several other markets. Aside from supplying machinery to industrial food processing plants, Jeros A/S also supply retail branches with their trusted products; these include the likes of bakeries, confectionaries, butcher’s shops, hotels and restaurants, fast food restaurants and industrial kitchens.

Jeros A/S’s machines, operate the final rinse at temperature of 85°C. This high temperature ensures a thorough disinfection of the given items being cleaned. The importance given to safety and care taken with regards to allergens and cross-

contamination by food producers cannot be overstated. It is of the utmost importance. If a utensil used in the production of a food product were to not be cleaned properly and efficiently, the consequences could be, and likely would be, of huge detriment to the producer. Jeros A/S’s products sanitise properly, giving customers peace of mind.

The core philosophy of the company is simply to provide customers with the best quality service and products possible; customers are the company’s number one priority. This focus on the customer and their needs comprises a large part of how Jeros A/S have gotten to the position they are in now. The means by which customers are put first by Jeros A/S is by being integrated into the design

process early on; ensuring the customer is presented with a functional and reliable solution which meets the

customer’s expectations for quality and service.

Jeros A/S’s values are not limited to a commitment to the utmost standards of customer satisfaction, however. Jeros A/S

bear in mind all aspects of their operation and pay a

significant amount of attention to their dealers, suppliers, employees, management and owners. A fully comprehensive

consideration for all of these aspects ensures the maintenance

of happy and productive relationships with clients and a happy and productive workplace.

There are many high-profile companies served by Jeros A/S, including Pepsico, McCains, KP Snacks & McDonald’s to name but a few. This truly is a testament to the company’s rock solid international reputation and the reliability and efficiency of their numerous products.

T 0843 289 2881info@jeros.uk.comwww.jeros.uk.com

Meet the customer-focused, solution-oriented market leaders in utensil washers: Jeros A/S

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Surface Finishing & Grinding News

Master Abrasives has been appointed the UK and Ireland representative for the range of diamond

products for fine grinding, lapping and polishing applications manufactured by Microdiamant AG,

based in Lengwil, Switzerland.

Over the past 60+ years, Microdiamant has been continuously optimizing and re-inventing micron diamond with customer needs as a constant focus. The company has identified that only the combination of the best product and Microdiamant’s extensive industry know-how leads to the perfect solution. Microdiamant manufactures diamond products in all common diamond types; natural, monocrystalline, polycrystalline and nanocluster, and in diamond sizes ranging from 18 nanometers up to 100 microns.

The products added to Master Abrasives

superabrasives range can be split into a few categories, the first being Micron Diamond Powders for the superfinishing of hard materials with demanding specifications for surface quality and dimensional accuracy. Micron Diamond Powders are offered in a comprehensive product range in micron and sub-micron size range, and in synthetic and natural diamond.

Microdiamant also offer liquid diamond GAF’s, diamond compounds and grinding pads, composite polishing pads, polishing pads and metallography products as other sections of their extensive product portfolio.

Master Abrasives already sells a comprehensive range of abrasives but the addition of Microdiamant superabrasives will provide their customers an even better selection of tools.

Master Abrasives team is very familiar with grinding, lapping and polishing processes, having years of experience in these applications. Their technical representatives can recommend to customers the best products to suit their application and production requirements and assist with product trials as required.

www.master-abrasives.co.uk

Master Abrasives now representing Microdiamant

AutoMet 250, 250 Pro and 300 Pro are new

semiautomatic grinder-polishers from Buehler, a leading manufacturer of equipment, consumables and accessories for metallography and materials analysis. Including an intuitive touch screen interface that is simple to learn and quick to operate as well as advanced programming features such as method storage and Z-axis controlled material removal, the Pro models are ideal for customers in materials testing and other demanding environments, who need to process a high sample volume in the automotive, aeronautical, medical, electronic, heat treatment, metal-working and other industries. The non-programmable AutoMet 250 offers pushbutton controls and digital readouts.

All models share the reliability that comes with the Buehler name. The new “Rinse and Spin” feature cleans polishing surfaces and platen at the press of a button. Further advanced cleaning features such as a retractable water hose, 360-degree bowl rinse and bowl liners save time and effort during daily cleaning.

The Burst dispensing system, which can optionally be fully integrated into the Pro systems or used as an independent module, optimizes abrasive usage to save on consumables spend. Buehler also offers accessories, including splash guard, recirculation tank, and disposable bowl liners, along with consumables such as grinding discspolishing cloths, diamond suspensions and pastes.

Contact: Joan Braunbarth – Marketing SpecialistT +49 (0)711 490 4690 847joan.braunbarth@buehler.com

Grinder-Polishers

Buy a low vibration Zipp pencil grinder and get a Master® Carbide Burr kit for free. This offer is

available from January – March 2019.

Zipp ZPD212 pencil grinder n 60,000 RPM n Product code: 01043202 n List price: £106

Please quote code ‘Q1-19PROMO’ when placing an order.

The Master 3mm Carbide Burr kit contains a 10 piece set of 3mm shank carbide burrs in double cut. It contains one each of the following burrs: A031403 DC, B031403 DC, C031403 DC, D030303 DC, E030603 DC, F031203 DC, G031203 DC, H030603 DC, L031003 DC and M031203 DC.

Master 3mm Carbide burr kit n Product code: 01043521 n Normal list price: £30.57 each

Get your free Master Carbide burr kit with the Zipp pencil grinder while stocks last. Valid from 01/01/2019 until 31/03/2019. Prices exclude VAT. Maximum use of offer 3 times per customer. Normal distributor discounts apply.

Contact us to place your order: T 01327 703813sales@master-abrasives.co.uk

Master Special Offers

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UNISIG adds five new models to its proven range of deep drilling and milling centres

With the new range of UNISIG’s USC-M deep drilling and milling centres, mould makers now have seven

powerful and versatile solutions for workpiece diameters

of up to 3,600mm and workpiece weights of up to 30t. All machines combine several processes in one machine: the deep hole drilling and milling on all four sides of a workpiece, while at the same time reducing setup times and increasing accuracy for mould makers. All machines support the high feed rates of modern indexable gundrill

tools.

In addition to the use of gundrill deep hole drilling tools, some models can even support the more effective BTA deep hole drilling tools for the high performance drilling of waterline holes. A CAT50 quill allows you to perform all deep hole drilling and machining operations within the machine’s working range. The machines are equipped with a 360° rotary work table and a programmable deep drilling and machining spindle. These can be aligned via a pivot axis with 30 degrees down and 15 degrees upwards. The latest Heidenhain TNC 640 CNC controller and Heidenhain motors and drives are used. A full guarding with oil mist extraction completes the equipment.

This machine series has now been extended by 4-6 axis machines, for deep hole drilling with gundrilling tools and milling, with a universal spindle and a short changeover between deep drilling and milling operations for the efficient production of small to medium sized workpieces.

In addition, 5-7 axis machines are available for the use of gundrilling and more efficient BTA deep hole drilling tools, each with a dedicated spindle for deep drilling and milling, to dramatically increase performance for mould makers.

High-end solutions include 7-axis machining centres for highly dynamic motion control, powerful milling spindle with gear reduction and optional pallet changer. With the model

USC-M38, workpieces with a length of up to 2,000mm can be conventionally machined and deep-drilled in one clamping. The larger USC-M50 can handle up to 3,000mm long workpieces.

The machines can be equipped with an automatic tool changer with up to 120 tool positions, a laser tool presetter, workpiece probes, Heidenhain glass scales for increased accuracy, as well as an automatic pallet changer.

Further information on the USC-M series and the complete UNISIG machine program available at: www.unisig.com

Machining News

UNISIG presents new manufacturing solutions for mould makers

Machine Health Assessor

Faraday Predictive will be showing two new products at Maintec 2018 – a portable equipment health assessor,

and a permanently installed continuous on-line monitoring system.

The P100 series Equipment Health Assessor and Energy Monitor is a portable device that gives a snap-shot assessment of equipment health, including mechanical, electrical and operational aspects, using a Model-Based Voltage and Current (MBVI) technique. It also measures energy consumption and identifies a range of energy wasting parameters.

Testing takes just a few minutes at the end of which the device creates an automatic written and graphical report that can be edited and then emailed to whoever you choose.

The S200 permanently installed range provides all the above and more, giving 24/7 monitoring of equipment, and continually forecasting the need for maintenance work up to three months in advance.

T 0333 772 0748

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Health & Safety News

Dust explosions in industrial facilities can be devastating due to the extreme rise in pressure. IPD,

the system for suppressing and isolating dust explosions from BS&B Safety Systems, detects critical rises in pressure to the millibar and reacts at lightning speed. The highly effective extinguishing agent smothers any flame in an accumulating explosion in a fraction of a second, long before the explosive pressure is unleashed. When used for isolation, the IPD system stops the explosion spreading to connected parts of the facility. This provides effective protection to people, machinery and the environment.

Modular design means easy on-site resettingTo make sure the IPD system is ready for use again quickly after being triggered, the designers at BS&B developed a new, modular design. This allows for immediate resetting on site, reducing production downtime to a minimum. Unlike other solutions on the market, the owner or operator can reset the system independently after triggering.

Protection for dusty production environmentsThe IPD explosion suppression and isolation systems are used in all production environments where flammable

dust is created or powdered substances are stored, handled and processed. By responding to the incipient stage of a dust explosion, the IPD System reduces the pressure developed by the combustion event to a safe low level, as low as 0.2 bar.

New version of a proven solutionThe new IPD system was developed by global safety specialist BS&B. They took a product that has been deployed successfully throughout Asia and the Americas for over 20 years and updated it for use according to EN standards. This updated version for Europe has been

engineered with ATEX certification.

www.bsbsystems.com

The effective way to suppress & stop explosions

Established in 1964, JSP® is internationally recognised as the

leading manufacturer of innovative ‘above the neck’ Personal Protective Equipment specialising in Head, Eye, Face and Respiratory Protection.

With state-of-the-art manufacturing and testing facilities in 7 factories over 3 continents, JSP® is committed to improving occupational safety, health and well-being of people in the workplace worldwide and has been voted European leader in Industrial Head Protection by Frost and Sullivan. Through large investment into Research and Development and by listening to end-users, JSP® is constantly taking product development to new levels, designing highly innovative award winning PPE which performs to the highest levels even in extreme environments globally.

JSP® appreciates that PPE needs to be comfortable to wear and ensures their products are lightweight, easy to operate, compatible and are more integrated

to fit with other PPE. JSP® safety helmets, hearing products, respiratory and eyewear can be customised according to individual specifications using corporate logos and colour schemes, safety messages, personal names and identity systems.

JSP® operates a BSI® Kitemark™ scheme for products, the platinum standard for product quality providing a guarantee that every product that JSP® manufactures is from a batch that has been controlled and tested to ensure it passes the relevant standard. JSP® is the chosen brand for workers as they can be confident that by choosing JSP® PPE they are wearing a Tested, Trusted and Traceable product with full technical backup and support.

The JSP® Hub runs seminars and training sessions to help educate wearers of PPE on the importance of protecting themselves against hazards in the workplace and to show workers the correct usage of PPE and the latest JSP® methodologies designed to help them check they are properly protected.

www.jspsafety.com

JSP

There are several health and safety issues to be concerned about when working in a warehouse

environment. Kee Safety, a leading global supplier of safety solutions, provides a full product range that means that staff will always have a system in place to separate them from hazards.

Boasting such a wide product range, Kee Safety has the ability to solve a magnitude of challenges that employers and employees face when working in warehouses.

All fittings within the Kee Klamp® range incorporate an integral socket screw which locks the fitting securely onto its tube to give an excellent slip load performance.

Kee Gate® safety gates are particularly suited to provide safe access and egress around machinery and electrical equipment, on access platforms, step overs,

stairways and ladders or as part of a demarcated route within a loading bay or warehouse.

Pallet Gates from Kee Safety have been designed to allow workers to load and unload pallets on mezzanine floors, without the possibility of falling from height.

Kee Safety Bespoke Access Platforms – which can be designed to suit virtually any requirement – are suitable for difficult to reach areas such as access to machinery, warehouse racking, maintenance of vehicles or trains, welding or plastering.

Kee Safety’s Kwik Kit® range of upright protectors, which can be used both indoors and outdoors, are made of hot dipped galvanised steel for durability and are also powder coated in RAL 1021 for extra visibility.

Kee Safety strives to provide solutions to separate people from hazards, so its product portfolio extends wide enough to cover railings, guardrails, barriers, self-closing gates, pallet gates, access platforms and demarcation systems.

For more information, please visit www.keesafety.co.uk

Separating warehouse staff from hazards

Fastenings & Adhesives News

Engineers often turn to traditional fixings, such as rivets, screws, nuts and bolts, staples, clips and liquid adhesives

to join 2 substrates without knowing that they have an often better alternative in tape.

Tape is increasingly the hidden driver of product innovation in many applications and industriesAdhesive tapes can be virtually weightless and invisible, don’t weaken or fail, and don’t stain or corrode even in extreme conditions. They can also provide functionalities such as sealing, insulating, shielding, conducting electricity and communicating critical information. With tape, products like smart phones and flat screens, cars, appliances, windows and architectural panels, and biomedical electrodes and I.V. dressings, to name a few, can be made thinner, lighter and using fewer and less expensive materials.

Educating adhesive tape professionals on tape production, use & testingFrom 8-10 April 2019, Afera will hold its 9th Tape College, a well-established technical learning event providing tape business professionals with the fundamentals and current technical essentials of adhesive tape technology. During this back-to-school experience held in Brussels, Belgium, field experts will educate you on the principles involved in the selection, manufacture, conversion, application and testing of tapes.

www.aferatapecollege.com

Tape can optimise the design & production of your product

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Print & Packaging News

Suppliers of food processing machinery, weighing scales, vacuum pouches, thermal labels and food packaging

Introducing the Ishida WM Nano

Automatic Wrapper • The most compact,

affordable table top semi-automatic wrapper in the world

• Weighs, wraps and labels up to 15 packs per minute

• Scale, software and set up included

• Innovative packaging technology award 2012

• Use Foil, Polystyrene, PSP and PP Trays

Shop On-Line: www.pfmplus.co.uk

Call: 0844 9802 428 - Email: sales@pfmplus.co.uk

We are proud to award our Premium Outerwear Specialists Company of the Month to Outwear Ltd, for their import

and distribution of high quality and ethical outerwear clothes and equipment.

Created in 2017 in Scotland, they are a small company with a family feel, and ensure their entire team bring passion and energy to every aspect of the company. Outwear’s product range covers head to toe, from base layers all the way through to jackets, as well as waterproof items, glasses, gloves and helmets with Bluetooth attachments.

They pride themselves in representing high quality, globally recognised brands such as Pfanner, Protos, Veriga and Woolpower. Discussing his company’s core values, Andrew Hunter, the Managing Director and Founder, said “Outwear are always ethically focused. We ensure that all our suppliers are ethically minded, making sure they use sustainable raw materials and reduce plastic packaging.” Indeed, Woolpower has environmental and ethical thinking at their core, maintaining control throughout the entire chain from the birth of the lamb to the manufacturing process and handling of waste materials. Their products are

made by expert seamstresses, boasting distinctive Swedish design and using unique manufacturing processes to produce garments with minimum seams, which helps with durability and comfort.

Woolpower’s Ullfrotté range is available in both base and mid layers, using unique circular knit fabric with terry loops to greatly increase insulation between the body and outer water and wind resistant layer, perfect for colder climates.

Their LITE range includes the neck tube, a multi-function accessory which can be used as a neck gaiter, headband or beanie. It is flat-knitted which gives more direct contact against the skin than the Ullfrotté products. This means that heat is conducted more easily from the skin and out through the garment, which in turn makes the LITE products perfect as a cooler alternative for high-level activity and warmer temperatures.

Base layers and beanies are also included within the LITE range, and they manufacture socks with both Ullfrotté and LITE range methods. Their mittens are made with double layered terry knit fabric for optimal insulation and are excellent as warmer liners for shell mittens.

Outwear distributes products to a variety of industries, with standard and more specific clothing and equipment for each. For forestry and arboriculture, they provide chainsaw protective trousers and boots, along with tree marking paint and forestry tools.

The Protos Integral safety helmet is one of the safest helmets available, and is perfect for construction, utilities, work at height and industrial workers, along

with Woolpower’s flame resistant, antistatic and electrical arc protection base and mid layers. With an ATPV value of 34.3 cal/cm², these layers offer some of the highest electrical arc protection available, which is essential for these industries. Furthermore, Outwear distributes Woolpower’s high quality merino wool garments to the military, police and emergency services.

Catering for the entire professional outdoor market, Outwear believes that functional products which are well designed and manufactured enhance the outdoor experience, and their clothes and accessories can be depended upon when needed the most. They are a top end, high quality company that provides clothes for all seasons, and prioritise function over fashion, ensuring their chosen brands don’t sacrifice on quality when it comes to comfort and safety. The products they bring to the market are ones they genuinely believe are top of the range globally, and their passion for supporting outdoor workers is evident in the quality of garments and accessories they distribute.

Outwear are currently appointing new retailers in the UK, and they are often at trade events and open days to meet fans of their brands. Alternatively, you can get in contact with them directly, using the details below.

ContactT 01576 490100Andrew@outwearltd.co.ukwww.outwearltd.co.uk

Outerwear Specialists Company of the Month

Premium clothing and equipment for the entire outdoor market

DIGI Europe Ltd has been a world leading supplier of Weigh Price Labelling equipment, for the food

processing industry, for over 25 years. Every year, DIGI Europe are manufacturing new and innovative machines, to offer our customers’ the best solutions for their products. And this year is no different!

DIGI Europe will be attending the 2019 IFFA Exhibition at Frankfurt Messe, between the 4th and 9th of May, and are taking with them their latest range of Weigh Price Labellers.

We have aesthetically improved our machine durability by using a fine straight grained stainless-steel finish on the frames, as well as improving the conveyor accessibility, allowing the product to flow smoothly over the decks. These subtle but important features make the day to day maintenance and cleaning processes easier to perform.

However, it is not just the outside of the machines that have changed. Along with the new design of the HI-700HS, MI-700MS and LI-700D LS, we also have a new electrical box layout and a separate powered pack guide unit which allows for faster labelling and accurate placement.

Contact sales@uk.digi-group.com or visit us at IFFA!

Digi Europe Ltd

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Industrial Process Technologies News

Thermal Vision Research’s introduction of the FLIR’s

X6900sc to the UK, presents new opportunity for highspeed R&D community.

Camera manufacturer FLIR and Thermal Vision Research (TVR), are now able to supply the FLIR X6900sc, the world’s fastest commercial infrared camera at a full 640 x 512 resolution, direct to the UK market.

Developed by FLIR, the X6900sc blends all the features of a high speed visible camera with FLIR’s advanced thermal camera technology, to produce an extremely fast frame rate

of 1,000 frames per second, at temperatures up to 3000oC, as well as superior resolution and sensitivity.

The FLIR X6900sc is a highly sensitive MWIR camera designed for scientists, researchers and

engineers. With advanced triggering, on-camera RAM/SSD recording and a four-position motorised filter wheel, this camera offers the functionality to stop motion on high speed events, whether in a research lab, or at a testing facility.

TVR offers full training on the X6900 as well as ongoing help and advice to ensure users feel fully proficient in using their camera.

Prices for the FLIR X6900sc system start at around £120,000.

ContactT 0333 200 4667 www.thermalvisionresearch.co.uk

World’s fastest 640 x 512 IR camera now available through UK distributor

MacLellan Rubber’s new metal detectable Nitrile rubber – MacNetic – performs better than

Silicone equivalents with exceptional mechanical performance and at a competitive price!

Designed for the Food & Drink, Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Cosmetics industries, it’s available as cured sheet rubber for gasket cutters or uncured compound for moulders and extruders.

Manufactured in Europe, MacNetic has been independently certified to EU1935:2004, is metal detectable to eradicate any particle contamination,

is free from Animal Derived Ingredients (ADI) and is Nitrosamine free, further reducing the risk of leachable contaminants. Full manufacturing batch tests and release certificates are available.

Simon Winfield, director at MacLellan Rubber, said: “Our MacNetic Blue Metal Detectable Rubber is a Nitrile compound proven to have better resistance to animal & vegetable oils and fatty acids, better wear resistance and better steam resistance than Silicone equivalents. It offers unique features not available from other material manufacturers.”

The material has been specified by several major food processors and can be used for replacement seals and gaskets in current operating equipment and by OEMs for new equipment installations.

For a material sample to test its magnetic properties call 01902 307711. For product information visit: https://maclellanrubber.com/product/m396-blue-metal-detectable-nitrile-rubber-eu1935-2004

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Metal detectable Nitrile rubber

We’ve all read the claims, “class-leading”, “energy-efficient”,

“superior steam quality”, but do they stack up?

There are really only two vertical tubeless steam boiler solutions available in the UK. One is based on decades-old technology and the other is Fulton’s all-new, double-award-winning VSRT. But how does Fulton’s VSRT-60 compare to equivalent 60HP steam boilers?

EfficiencyWith full operating performance curves available throughout the full range of output – and at various operating pressures – Fulton’s VSRT provides exceptionally high operating efficiencies (84% gross thermal efficiency compared to approximately 80% from equivalent models), which result in lower operating costs. Additionally, a Fulton-designed modulating burner and furnace also achieves ultra-low NOx emissions of <20ppm and >10:1 turndown capability.

SteamAt 1,306 litres, the water volume of the VSRT-60 is almost 120% greater than equivalent 60HP boilers yet the VSRT still boasts a start-up time of 10-15 minutes and its installed footprint is up to 25% smaller. The

VSRT also achieves a 99.75% steam quality, a figure most manufacturers are unwilling to publish.

DurabilityFulton believes the VSRT will beat the competition in every category of durability, which is why all models come with a 10-year “unparalleled” warranty on the pressure vessel, double that of the industry standard.

ComplianceThe VSRT complies with the City of London Air Quality Strategy and anticipated MCPD regulations, is constructed to BS EN 12953 and CE marked to PED.

So, before committing to your next tubeless vertical steam boiler, consider the “class-leading” claims about energy efficiency, performance, reliability and maintenance and instead look at the figures that speak for themselves!

Contactwww.fulton.co.uk

Despite the claims, other vertical boilers are simply green with envy!

UK steel importer and distributor, COBI Solutions Ltd, has moved to larger premises in Kidderminster

following continued growth in the UK and international markets.

COBI Solutions Ltd, trading as COBI Global, import and distribute of all types of prime and non-prime steel products including both finished & semi-finished steel and raw materials, as well as cut-to-length, sheets and slits.

The move follows sustained growth in sales, and a number of new and exclusive partner agreements, including Steel Invest. The larger and UK central premises will allow them to further expand their operations to meet the growing demand for quality steel products at low prices.

The Company, which has long established relationships with some of the world’s leading steel producers, supplies customers with top quality, low cost steel via

its UK stocks or direct from the producing mills. The Company offer flexible credit terms and quick delivery to customers in the UK, Europe, Africa, Middle East and South East Asia.

Managing Director, Chad Ward, said “Moving to our new, larger premises in Kidderminster not only allows us to continue with our expansion plans, it also brings us closer to the heart of the UK’s manufacturing industry, allowing businesses to benefit from better quality steel and raw materials, as well as lower prices and quick delivery”.

Ward continued, “Like many businesses preparing for departure from the EU, we’ve strategically put in place new agreements with quality suppliers from non-EU countries and domestic sources. Also, following the introduction of section 232, which restricts US imports and increases duties on steel and aluminium, we’re already seeing a significant shift in the global steel market. We see these changes as opportunities for us to safeguard and grow our domestic market, expand within international markets and deliver real value to all customers”

T 01562 270027www.cobiglobal.co.uk

Growing UK steel supplier expands to meet demand for low cost steel

Infor announced it has become a key technology supplier to integrated steel producer Liberty

Speciality Steels UK (now part of the Liberty House Group). Based on a deployment of Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise that was completed ahead of a demanding 12 month schedule, Speciality Steels plans to use an ‘Infor-first’ technology policy as the basis of a growth strategy following Speciality Steels’ separation from Tata Steel.

The applications are structured to help deliver a single ecosystem with end-to-end functionality, minimal customisations and simplified processes. This is designed to help improve efficiency and visibility of data around products and customers, which can be used to help Speciality Steels

compete globally by contributing to consistent on-time, first-time delivery of products.

Following a thorough review of the market, Infor was chosen because of its clear commitment to the cloud, a competitive total cost of ownership (TCO) and the fact that Infor would not require investment in infrastructure.

Specialty Steels deployed Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise as a multi-tenant cloud deployment in part in an effort to benefit from continuous software updates, and a reduction of the burden on internal IT staff to learn how to manage a new software environment or future upgrade projects.

Speciality Steels has also invested in Infor CloudSuite HCM (including Infor Global Human Resources, Infor Talent Management, Infor Learning Management, Infor WorkForce Management), Infor Expense Management and Infor Configure Price Quote (CPQ).

www.infor.com

Liberty Speciality Steels forges ahead with Infor-First Policy

Infor, a global leader in business cloud software for Enterprise and SMB companies,

has announced that air distribution product manufacturer, Gilberts (Blackpool) Ltd. has deployed Infor Configure Price Quote (CPQ) in an effort to help boost capacity, enhance production and improve customer service. Integrated with Infor CloudSuite Industrial, Gilberts expects to use the application to help support its initiatives to speed up the customer estimation process, expedite production, and reduce inventory.

With a complex product mix, and hundreds of thousands of variable components earmarked for a just in time (JIT) production model generating volumes of around 100,000 per annum, Gilberts

required new capabilities to help drive greater efficiency and service to its customers. A long standing user of Infor CloudSuite Industrial, the air product specialist selected Infor CPQ based on its ability to process a greater number of quote enquiries with fewer resources. It also hoped to reduce training, and to obtain the ability to more efficiently process orders regardless of whether they are make-to-stock or make-to-order.

Gilberts is already seeing benefits with a 50% line entry improvement on quotations and orders placed. In turn, this has led to faster quoting, increased capacity and greater accuracy. This higher degree of control and confidence has not only boosted productivity but training in the

estimation process has reduced from around six months to just a few weeks.

www.infor.com

Gilberts airs make-to-order production benefits with Infor

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Industrial Process Technologies News

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning News

Amazon Filters has received a further order from a leading car manufacturer to deliver

an optimised filtration system to ensure the quality of the electrophoretic paint stages on their production paint line.

With the success of previous installations, the leading car manufacturer wanted to use the same combination of Amazon Filters 63 Series industrial inclined filter housing fitted with Contour large diameter melt-blown cartridge filters to protect their paint baths.

Contour cartridges are produced using a unique manufacturing process resulting in high efficiency filtration and consistent reliable performance. Engineered to operate in high flow applications, the high capacity, low pressure loss media used in Contour filters is an ideal choice for use in a wide range of automotive manufacturing processes. No resins, binders or other materials are used in the manufacturing process, this results in a fibre free, un-contaminated process fluid. As a result, Contour cartridge filters are able to deliver excellent performance in terms of life,

disposal costs and overall cost effectiveness when compared to conventional cartridges. Amazon Filters has a long history as a major supplier to automotive manufacturing plants throughout the world and its products are being used in many areas of production. The demands of this industry for top quality products, competitive pricing and a service level of the highest order are always met and exceeded.

With over 30 years’ experience of supplying filters

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FLIR Systems reports how its FLIR A6700

series thermal cameras with Lock-In, Transient, and Pulse capabilities can perform advanced inspections such as Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) or stress mapping, resolving temperature differences as low as 1 mK.

NDT is widely used to evaluate the properties of a material, component, or system without causing damage. FLIR A6700sc series cameras can detect internal defects through target excitation and the observation of thermal differences on a target’s surface. Thermal imaging is a valuable tool for detecting defects and points of failure in composites, solar cells, bridges, and electronics. It is also a great tool for thermal mapping of stress when performing materials testing.

Thermal non-destructive testing using a FLIR A6750 SLS longwave infrared thermal camera can detect internal defects through target excitation and the observation of thermal differences on a target surface. This camera is also proven to be a valuable tool for detecting voids, delamination, and water inclusion in composites.

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Stephen Wright, the Managing Director

of Bradford based Thorite, has been elected to the board of the British Compressed Air Society.

Thorite is the UK’s leading supplier of air compressors, air tools, pneumatics and fluid handling products, employing over one hundred and twenty staff at the Bradford head office and eleven Sales & Service Centres. Thorite also provides a range of services that includes help and advice on equipment, energy efficiency, automation and system design, system installation and maintenance. Thorite also has an active apprenticeship scheme and provides training courses which take place both in-house and at customer’s premises.

The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS), which was founded in 1930, is the UK’s only technical trade association that is dedicated to providing its membership – end users, manufacturers and distributors of compressors, vacuum pumps, pneumatic tools and allied products – with unbiased advice on legislation, technical standards, education, compliance, safety and environmental matters relating to the use of compressed air and vacuum systems. In addition, BCAS plays a crucial role in upholding standards and advising its members about changing legislation and standards to ensure compliance and safety within the industry.

There are five seats on the board that are elected by the membership so election to the board is quite sought after. Directors serve a two-year term before either standing for re-election or standing down.

For more information please contact Thorite on 0800 034 5850 or visit www.thorite.co.uk

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Lasers, Cutting & Welding News

Wilkinson Star has launched a

new Jasic equipment and accessories catalogue featuring a comprehensive range of products. Featuring the very latest product information and technical data for JASIC multi process welding and cutting inverters along with question and answer section on the comprehensive 5 Year warranty that comes with every Jasic machine.

The catalogue also features new products added to the range including the new MMA PFC range of machines from 160 to 200 amps, the new Jasic Arc 404 amp 3 phase arc welder with inbuilt VRD and the new TIG 315 Pulse AC/DC multiwave digital welding inverter with program memory storage up to 50 sets of data and multiwave options on AC.

Jasic Equipment demonstrations are available on site at the Jasic Welding Academy in Manchester as well as being available for complimentary demonstration by our factory trained technicians on site at your premises.

Marketing Director, Tina Wilkinson-Bell comments; ‘ We are delighted to launch our updated JASIC product catalogue into the market; all designed and produced in-house by our Creative Team it will be a fantastic sales and reference point for customers OF new and existing ranges.’

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Tina Wilkinson-Bell at 0161 793 8127 or email at tina@wilkinsonstar.com

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Richard Paul Russell Ltd the specialist

data logger supplier has launched the SpaceLogger.S100 Serial Data Logger.

The SpaceLogger.S100 Serial Data Logger connects directly to the local area network and can sample either RS232 or RS422/485 data which is then time and date stamped.

The unit has two ports enabling data to be captured simultaneously from two separate sources. In addition the unit can be DIN rail mounted for convenience.

Data can be viewed in real time over the local area network and is logged in daily .CSV or .TXT files with the ability to take up to 5,000 bytes per second.

The SpaceLogger.S100 Serial Data Logger provides a cost effective, comprehensive and versatile solution for data logging from sensors and devices with either RS232 or RS422/485 serial data outputs. Example applications include environmental monitoring instruments, weighing equipment and NMEA devices. Configuration for different devices output is straightforward with a command file pre-loaded at connection.

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The chain developed is based on the same technology platform as Renold’s Synergy brand industrial transmission chain. This chain is widely regarded as the performance leader in industrial applications, having unrivalled wear and fatigue performance. Synergy is the

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The Chain was used to great effect by the Great Britain Cycling Team on the track in the Rio Olympic Games.

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To celebrate the anniversary of the invention of the bush roller chain, Renold are introducing a limited edition of 138 Velo CT track cycling chains available to cyclists that want to experience the quality and durability of this championship winning chain.

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Industrial Process News is incredibly pleased to announce that British Encoder Products Co has been specially selected

to receive our esteemed Motion Sensor Company of the Year Award thanks to their outstanding range of motion sensors, control devices and services.

British Encoder is part of the Encoder Products Group, based in the US, which specialise in the production of motion sensors for use in robotics and automation. They have a worldwide presence, with locations in Wales, China, and their main HQ in Idaho, US, from where the majority of encoder design and development is carried out. Encoders are used in all areas of technology, from smart phones to factory shop floors. Plainly put, they are devices designed to detect physical or kinetic movement within a technical environment. Once detected, this data is translated into a digital signal and transferred to a controller and then to another system which will execute a particular action. Most commonly, encoders are used within systems that monitor variables such as speed, rate, direction, distance or position.

Here in the UK, British Encoder supply the European markets with state of the art encoders that are used throughout a cross sector of

industries. It’s been a busy year for the team, having worked with a number of large Original Equipment Manufacturers and increasing their portfolio with new innovations.

For this issue, we spoke to Company Director Stephen Evans about how 2018 has gone for the

team, to which he explained:“It’s been a fantastic and highly productive year for us. We’ve achieved a great turnover, and hit a record number of targets and sales. In fact, we’ve been operating for over 30 years and 2018 has been our best year yet, and we’re keen to maintain this course.”

Overall, the global manufacturing industry has seen a significant shift towards factory automation, artificial intelligence and industrial robotics, with developers around the world opting for technology based processes that offer higher levels of efficiency, reliability and

accuracy. British Encoder are perfectly positioned in this regard, and are reaping the benefits of the changing technological landscape. As more and more companies adopt IoT and technical machinery within their processes, it means that many more will be seeking encoders to ensure smooth communication between

systems, driving profits and success for British Encoder and similar suppliers. This year, the company launched 2 new EtherCAT models, that are ideal for use in general and factory automation. The EtherCAT is applicable within a wide range of different systems and unlike typical fixed encoders, are capable of working in

different configurations, such as daisy-chaining or redundant-ring configurations. Known as ‘absolute’ encoders, even in the event of a power failure, they are able to continue retaining absolute position information, making system recovery and set up even easier.

The two EtherCAT models platformed are the A58HE and A58SE, both of which are perfect for use within motors and shafts, feature first rate Deterministic Communication capability, plus Durable Magnetic Technology. With no gears and no batteries, both models can plug easily and directly into a network, and is also built to be non-reactive. Both can be used for robotics, telescopes, antennas, medical scanners, wind turbines, elevators and within the automotive sector.

British Encoder also have an extensive Programmable and Incremental range which is designed for use in industrial environments. One such product includes their Accu-CoderPro™ programmable encoder, which comes in 6 different output types, has 32 different waveforms, and can programme any resolution between 1 to 65,536 CPR. The encoder can be pre-programmed prior to being shipped to the client, eliminating the need for time consuming and complex programming on site.

In addition to innovation, British Encoder also prioritise their customer service. Stephen added, “Without question, our motion sensors offer the very best value in industry supported by a 3 Year warranty and rapid manufacturing turnarounds. Typically, our products are delivered within 5 working days, but on occasion a customers’ requirement may exceed our standard delivery promise. So, we have developed a 24 hour expedite service. In short, and on the majority of our products, if you order an encoder before 9.30 am we can build and ship it to you the very same day. In desperate circumstances this service is becoming very popular. All of our UK made products also have a cost-effective price point and are made to the highest quality standards.”

On top of that, British Encoder is also committed to being as environmentally friendly and sustainable as possible, implementing processes that are getting greener and greener every year. This includes installing a solar power system within their factories to reduce their reliance on fossil fuel energy and promoting renewables. Not only that, but they are also using LED lighting within their factories. 80% more efficient than traditional lighting methods, LED uses less electricity to emit the same amount of light. They are also longer lasting too.

In light of their exceptional range of devices and dedication to client satisfaction, British Encoder have managed to successfully plant themselves at the forefront of the industrial automation

sector, acting as the UK’s preferred supplier for encoder technology. Stephen added, “Listening to the market and responding to demand is how we have managed to gain such a position within the industry, and we are constantly investing in new technology to create the very best solutions. Internal, re-investment is also our policy and we are constantly investing in our own infrastructure, technology, and services. Our staff are highly trained and constantly undergoing new training to better develop their skills and career within the industrial robotics sector.”

British Encoder has qualified to the new ISO:9001:2015 quality standard and also holds the BS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety standard too. If you would like to get in contact with the team, please call them using the number below. Alternatively, and for more information, check out their website below.

T 01978 262100www.encoder.co.uk

Motion Sensor Company of the Year

A record breaking year for motion sensor specialists British Encoder

Allan Hughes, British Encoder Assistant General Manager, accepts the Company of the Year Award