Products Technology File SmartLink data monitoring for compressors
The new SmartLink data monitoring programme for com- pressors from Atlas Copco intelligently gathers, compares and analyses data to help compressed air users increase maintenance and service efficiency, maintain production up-time and improve, wherever possible, operating costs by minimising energy consumption. Until now, the service of compressors and compressor
rooms was either based on regularity or was conducted on a reactive basis. According to Atlas Copco this doesn’t need to be the case anymore - the SmartLink data moni- toring program enables the monitoring of productivity on a 24/7 basis. SmartLink helps to predict potential problems (and thus anticipate them), and shows how and where production can be optimised and energy can be saved. There are three different options available - SmartLink Service which enables the user to easily schedule main-
tenance visits as they have an overview of machine data and the time left before a service is due. The second option, SmartLink Uptime, allows the end user to be informed by e-mail or SMS message if there is a prob- lem with their compressed air production. Based on this information the necessary actions can be taken to avoid the risk of a breakdown. It is possible to visit the website at any time and see the actual warning/shutdown status of the machines as well as a history of previous notifications. Finally, SmartLink Energy enables the continuous monitoring and analysis of the energy efficiency of a compressor room. The user defines the performance indicators (such as air pressure) and the benchmarks, and immediate improvements can be made when need- ed. The results can be used for energy monitoring according to ISO 50001. With the easy to install SmartLink data is gathered,
compared and analysed efficiently and when needed, warnings are sent out in order to prevent down-time. This data enables local service organisations to plan and prepare their interventions. As a result service effi- ciency increases, time is gained and money is saved. Atlas Copco
www.atlascopco.com T: 0800 181 085
Compact energy efficient gear units
SEW Eurodrive has launched two compact, energy efficient, helical bevel gear units for low power applications, up to 130Nm.
The K19 and K29 units deliver energy savings and allow the use of smaller motors, thus enabling the reduction of the size and weight of the overall drive. The new gear units can be combined with SEW Eurodrive’s entire range of motors, including the DR series of standard asynchronous motors, as well as the LSPM motor IE4, and the CMP series of synchronous servo-motors. The DRC electronic motor IE4 is a partic- ularly good match for an energy efficient combination. The low loss K19 and K29 gear units have hypoid gearing in the output stage. This is available in three different gear ratios that make it possible for the gear units to reach overall ratios from 3-70. The gearing is designed with infinite fatigue strength that results in a nearly wear-free drive.
With a two part universal housing the new units are equally suited to either foot or shaft mounting. Three standard base strips allow the drive to be opti- mally mounted on the driven machine, even when there is very little space available. Typical applications include lifts for small loads, materials handling, transportation and logistics, as well as a whole range of tasks in sectors such as food and drink, and the automotive industry. SEW Eurodrive
www.sew-eurodrive.co.uk T: 01924 893 855
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Festo has launched a new CPX extension system for its CPX automation platform. The extension has been optimised for cabi- nets and will enable engineers to split CPX valve terminals into two parts, and as a result, save costs of up to 30% compared to current solutions.
The CPX extension allows customers to include more mod- ules in a cost effective way and is especially made for cabinet applications such as those found in general process and food and drink industries. Previously, users were restricted to ten modules and if they required more, would need to purchase a second CPX with fieldbus node, use extraordinary control cabi- nets, or install a CPX vertically.
With Festo’s new CPX extension, engineers can now split-up the valve terminal into two horizontal layers that fit in a standard sized
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cabinet, which enables them to save both money and space com- pared to the wider specialist cabinets they would typically have used. Depending on the customer’s requirements the split-up can either be done between the electrical and pneumatic interface of the valve terminal, or between the I/O modules. The extension comprises specific end plates which are simply connected with a cable of up to three metres, thereby continuing the innovative communication backplane into the second row. As a result, no second communications node is required and all CPX advantages and features including diagnostics and modularity are carried over seamlessly into the second row. Users can also specify the CPX-L and MPA-L modules in IP20
protection class, which together with the CPX extension, is a price attractive solution for cabinets.
“At Festo we continue to make it as simple as possible for our customers to realise the benefits of automation,” said Jacqui Hanbury, product manager at Festo. “The CPX extension is the lat- est example of how we continue to innovate with our high perfor- mance automation platform, making it easy and affordable for customers to integrate a large number of individual components, such as pressure sensing, pressure regulating or motion control, directly into a valve terminal, and take advantage of perfectly inte- grated automation rather than a patchwork of solutions.” Festo
www.festo.co.uk T: 0800 626 422 Enter 220
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New stretch wrap packaging
Rittal’s TS 8 screw fastened side panels are now packaged in Rittal’s new stretch wrap system, which consists of all-round poly- styrene edge protectors and stretch film.
Providing stability and pro- tection from damage to the panel edges, the new packaging offers a stronger and more robust solution. The outer face of the panels face inwards for additional protection against paint damage. With the new stretch wrap system damage can be recognised earlier, without the need to unpack, leaving Rittal’s TS 8 side panels pro- tected until required.
Enhanced protection from humidity and better handling are provided as well as a reduction in the amount of packaging, which is recyclable. Rittal
www.rittal.co.uk T: 01709 704 000
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