SHOWCASE
ABB drives to save Tata Steel £250,000 on fume extraction energy costs
Unmatched choice of lasers
ith more than 60,000 laser installations worldwide, TRUMPF is the global market and technology leader in industrial lasers. Its products are employed for a range of manufacturing processes including joining, cutting, surface treatment and micro-processing. TRUMPF is unique in its ability to offer a wide range of laser source options so the optimal solution can be provided for each application. On stand Q36 the company will focus on its comprehensive solid state laser range including its TruDisk systems for high performance welding and soldering and highly productive thin sheet metal cutting. Also featured will be TruDiode that is also suitable for welding and soldering.
W Diode laser
technology is also at the heart of the TRUMPF TruMark systems for marking metals, plastic, glass, ceramics and organic materials.
TRUMPF has made laser
marking fast, economical and reliable, qualities that will be demonstrated on the stand by the TruMark Station 5000. The ergonomic and compact design of the TruMark Station 5000 has made it a popular choice as it enables the operator to work effectively in the standing or seated position; linear and rotary axes with different clamping ranges can also be added.
Stand numbers: Q36 and P36 TRUMPF Ltd.
Web:
www.uk.trumpf.com Tel: 0844 482 0188 enter 813 Asteel casting plant in Rotherham is to save £250,000 a year following the installation of ABB variable-speed drives on its fume
extraction system. Completed by ABB system integrator Drives and Automation Ltd for Tata Steel, the project was carried out at the Aldwarke Bloom Caster complex in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Drives and Automation replaced existing fixed speed direct-on-line motors in the plant with low voltage motors, controlled by four ABB low harmonic variable-speed drives, two at 400 kW and two at 570 kW. The turnkey project included the supply of transformers, a Form 4 distribution panel, inverter cubicles, electrical and mechanical installation, plant room ventilation and integration of a PLC /SCADA with the existing plant control system. The extraction plant is used to remove fumes produced by the two casting machines and two ladle arc furnaces within the Aldwarke Bloom Caster complex. The fumes are then passed through a filter system where the particles are removed and discarded. The original installation used four 3.3 kV motors: two 650 kW and two 410 kW. The two large motors were used as the primary extraction motors, with the smaller motors used to provide additional extraction as required.
ABB Ltd. Tel: 01925 741 111 Web:
www.abb.co.uk/energy enter 814
BB introduces new 8 MW high voltage flameproof motor
he new motor offers considerable benefits for the chemical, oil and gas industries, including low vibration levels which increase reliability for an extended lifetime, and reduced maintenance requirements for a lower cost of ownership. It is designed for fixed speed applications from 375 to 3,000 rpm and is especially suitable for driving pumps and
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compressors. ABB has launched a new high voltage flameproof induction motor that is certified up to IEC frame size 900 and rated up to 8 MW. With the new motor, ABB's high voltage flameproof range is extremely broad: from 160 kW to 8 MW. These motors deliver a number of benefits which make life easier for the user. No purging is needed before starting, and no pressurisation system or inert gas is required. There is no thermal limitation for the ‘te' time, and no need for a system test in variable- speed drive (VSD) applications - individual certification is not required. The motor is designed for low vibration running, which helps to increase reliability and improve the overall lifetime. Reduced maintenance requirements lower the plant operator's cost of ownership.
ABB Ltd. Tel: 01925 741 111
Logistics control and analysis for loading bays
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ondon Electronics has recently been involved in creating custom software and hardware for monitoring and analysing warehouse loading bay efficiency, demurrage and logistics delay analysis. Next-day delivery is now expected as standard by many consumers, and to achieve this, warehouse operators need instantaneous information on reasons for holdups, with indications of alternative strategies they can employ. Live data capture and display can be customised to suit the key needs of each operation.
No two distribution sites have the same operating conditions, so London Electronics have taken an open approach to tailoring the software site by site. This results in higher levels of efficiency and user satisfaction, with resultant improvement in logistics performance.
London Electronics Tel: 01767 626444 Web:
www.london-electronics.com
he EE160 HVAC transmitter with Modbus RTU output is the ideal solution for cost-effective installation in a bus system. The precision of E+E's advanced sensor technology is combined with the latest manufacturing techniques to create a product with an outstanding price/performance ratio. The E+E HCT01 humidity and temperature sensor used in the EE160 features outstanding protection against pollution which leads to excellent long term stability and to accuracy of ±2.5% across the entire working range. EE160 is available for wall or duct mounting. The IP65 enclosure provides maximum protection against contamination and condensation while minimizing installation costs. A configuration kit allows for customization of the bus parameters and adjustment of both humidity and temperature. Beside the Modbus version, EE160 is available with analogue current or voltage outputs and additional passive temperature output. Typical applications include climate control in residential and commercial buildings as well as in storage rooms.
Modbus Humidity and Temperature Transmitter for HVAC T
E+E Elektronik GmbH Tel: +43 (0) 7235 605-0 Web:
www.epluse.com Factory Equipment JANUARY 2013 enter 817 enter 816 Web:
www.abb.co.uk/energy New rotor
insertion flowmeter S
pirax Sarco has launched its RIM10 rotor insertion flowmeter for steam,
gas and
liquids that features rapid installation in live pipework.
The RIM10
can be fitted directly into operational pipework using standard hot-
tapping techniques, eliminating the need to disrupt production for installation. This saves substantial costs by keeping productivity high and maintenance schedules clear. Installation can be completed in a fraction of the time taken to install conventional flowmeters, which require a complete shutdown for the cutting and welding of pipework. The hot tap configuration allows sites to install the flowmeter when needed instead of having to wait weeks or months for planned plant shutdowns, as well enabling the easy withdrawal of the meter, should the rotor need changing for maintenance or re- ranging. Being suitable for a wide range of liquids, gases and steam, all within the same unit, also saves costs by enabling larger sites to standardise on one meter, reducing training, maintenance and spares stockholding costs.
Three RIM10 models are
available to deliver reliable performance across a range of applications, including demanding process conditions, such as high pressure flows (137.8 bar g) and high process temperatures up to 400°C (750°F)
Spirax Sarco Tel: 01242 521361 Web:
www.spiraxsarco.com/uk
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