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Spirax Sarco helps cut Northumbrian Water’s energy bill by 10%


team systems from Spirax Sarco are playing an essential role in a new green energy project that is set to cut Northumbrian Water’s annual energy bill by 10%. In addition to hardware, Spirax Sarco also provided both on- and off-site training, and is still visiting the site regularly as part of an ongoing water treatment and chemical dosing contract. The £33 million advanced anaerobic digestion (AAD) scheme at Bran Sands, Teesport, converts sewage sludge into energy and is currently the biggest plant of its kind in the UK.The plant uses thermal hydrolysis, which relies on injections of live steam to kill the pathogens in the sludge. Raw sludge is loaded into stainless steel vessels and the steam is injected to hold the contents at 165ºC and 6Bar. The sludge is then cooled and fed into three 7,600m3 concrete tanks,


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microbes digest it anaerobically for up to 18 days. The resulting methane is collected and used to fuel gas engines, providing a renewable source of electrical energy.


Spirax Sarco Tel: 01242 535319 Web: www.spiraxsarco.com/uk enter 812


motors, while some are only just starting to familiarise themselves with the standards. It is about time to do so: from June 16, 2011, only motors fulfilling IE2 efficiency requirements can be used for certain types of applications within the EU market. In addition to face-to-face consultation for customers worldwide, NORD Drivesystems provides helpful and instructive resource information at www.nord.com. Clients who are unsure whether their chosen motor complies with the energy efficiency requirements, and which alternative is best suited, can use NORD's decision tree which is available for download from the website (nord.com > IE2 motors > decision tree). Also available online, an interactive energy saving calculator determines the operating cost savings offered by IE2 motors during continuous operation based on plant and machine data.


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NORD GEAR LTD. (U.K.) Tel: 01235 534404 Web: www.nord.com enter 813


Storage Tank Vent Dryers preventing water contamination


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rownell has extended its range of storage tank vent dryers and adsorbers to prevent the contamination of


valuable products from the harmful effects of moisture. Installation of these breathers has been made quick and simple, with a direct connection to an existing breather or vent pipe. This configuration ensures the water vapour entering the storage tank is adsorbed before contaminating the stored products. A removable adsorbent container allows the unit’s desiccant material to be changed without breaking the breather pipe connection.


Furthermore, a distinctive change in the


desiccant’s colour, signals when it is saturated and needs to be replaced or reactivated. Stored products characteristics can be adversely changed by an increase in moisture content. These effects can include: reduced viscosity, lower electrical insulation, chemical stability and concentration.


Brownell Tel: 020 8965 9281


pecially modified Flexigrid matting, manufactured by Plastic Extruders Ltd, is helping to provide an anti-fatigue and hygienic surface for fresh fruit importer and packer Griffin & Brand. This long established supplier to major supermarkets had a problem with grapes falling onto the floor, being squashed and causing a slip hazard. This was originally solved with wooden duckboards which allowed the grapes to fall through the gaps. When the duckboards needed to be replaced, the company wanted a better


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alternative which would be more hygienic and easier to move for cleaning. After a detailed look at the problem, Plastic Extruders offered a solution based on a specially-modified version of its well-known slip resistant Flexigrid matting. By fabricating the matting with larger gaps in the grid, the grapes were encouraged to fall through the surface and could be easily cleaned up at the end of the day. Flexigrid is specially designed for harsh and demanding environments to provide safety and comfort underfoot and to minimise the risk of slipping and tripping.


Plastic Extruders Ltd. Tel: 01268 571116 Web: www.flexigrid.com


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ound-the-clock service for a comprehensive range of geared motors and couplings has been introduced by Siemens Mechanical Drives, part of Siemens Industry Automation & Drive Technologies. After a recent factory relocation to Leeds in West Yorkshire, Siemens Mechanical Drives is now offering 24-hour service facilities for the well-established and field proven Siemens Motox range of geared motors in up to size 148, along with Flender couplings. Siemens service manager Gary Husband said the improved service had been welcomed by key customers, such as in the food and beverage industry, where a production line breakdown could mean expensive losses and where fast service turnaround was essential: “Being able to supply our Motox units to Siemens customers and partners in a range of sizes means we can provide a much improved out-of-hours service. We can build units to precise customer requirements through the night and at weekends if required for emergency requests.” Most common gear unit sizes are covered under the new service scheme, from size 38 up to size 148. Geared motors can be inline, right-angled or shaft-mounted with torques of up to 10,000Nm.


Siemens 16 Tel: 0113 385 2500 Web: www.siemens.co.uk enter 816


eaverswood have been delighted with the level of interest shown in their new racksack since it’s launch earlier this year. Because of the demand for this product Beaverswood have added another 2 standard designs to the existing range, the new designs are ”Cardboard” and “Mixed recycling” The racksack is designed to help waste segregation. Unlike conventional sacks the racksack is reusable and made from waterproof polyester making it not only economical but also long lasting. The sack will fix easily onto most racking and shelving systems that are between 900mm and 1100mm wide using ‘S’ locators. The locators simply hook into the holes on the side profile of the end frames allowing the sack to be quickly removed and emptied. Three strong handles are woven into the edge of the sack, one on each side for carrying and one on the base, so that the sack can be tilted and emptied. Now available in fourteen standard designs alternatively other designs, company names and logos, etc can also be printed. For further details on this exciting range contact Beaverswood and why not request their new catalogue and receive a free sample pack of products at the same time.


Beaverswood Supply Co Ltd. Tel: 0118 9796096 Web: www.beaverswood.co.uk


enter 817 JULY/AUGUST 2011 Factory Equipment Web: www.brownell.co.uk enter 814


bingdon, UK – Many drive technology customers are currently in the middle of adapting to the new efficiency requirements for electric


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