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Features Ask the expert... 9. How technology can save you time


Barcoding, labelling & packaging...


15. Bagging solution makes horse sense 16. Cool labelling solution puts finishing touch to refrigeration range


Machine safety... 18. Machine safety: It’s your duty 19. Safety control projects across multiple sectors


Tools & tooling... 21. Cutting costs with cold forming


22. New cutting tools offer high speed machining with edge toughness


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Industrial cleaning... 26. Keeping cleanrooms compliant 27. Aqueous cleaning keeps cutting edge tool surfaces spotless


Health & safety... 28. Prescription safety eyeware for hazardous factory environments


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Next month... Features in the January 2013 issue of Factory Equipment will include: Industrial buildings • Industrial flooring • Health & safety: PPE • Finishing • Southern Manufacturing exhibition preview• Factory focus: HVAC


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Industry news 4. Play to our strengths to earn £30bn export prize 5. Manufacturers invest in skills as shortage becomes key


FACTORY FOCUS: SEALS & BEARINGS


11. The ceramic dynamic 12. Adhesives seal the deal for specialist stove manufacturer


Contents…


NOVEMBER/DECEMBER2012 SEALS & BEARINGS


The ceramic dynamic


SOLUTIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL EFFICIENCY


TOOLS & TOOLING


with cold forming


AirPouch takes the strain out of void-fill


INSIDE: LATEST ISSUE OF MATERIALS HANDLING & LOGISTICS COVER STORY


Filling the void with air pillows remains the most cost effective and environmentally sensible solution this Christmas. Find out why EZ-Tear perforations, higher- volume pillows and EarthAware films make AirPouch Express 3, with its bigger pockets and smaller seams, first choice for void-fill.


Automated Packaging Systems T: 01684 891400 www.autobag.co.uk Turn to page 8 for more details


Cutting costs


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