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Bifold, Official Partner of the Marussia F1™ Team have linked Safety with Performance
New high
temperature charge output accelerometer
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CB Piezotronics, a world leader in vibration, acoustic, pressure, force and torque sensors, has launched a new high temperature charge output accelerometer that is designed to withstand the challenges of extreme heat environments such as gas turbines and nuclear power plants. Designed to survive in temperatures up to 704°C, the new PCB series EX611A20 is ideal for use in various gas turbine applications such as bearing health monitoring,
condition monitoring and structural damage monitoring.
Other applications include commissioning of nuclear power plants. Packaged in a hermetically- sealed Inconel industrial housing, the EX611A20 is ATEX approved for Ex ia IIC T6 to T710C and comes with integral 3m hard-line cable terminating in a LEMO connector as standard.
PCB Piezotronics, Inc. Tel: 01462 429710 Web:
www.pcbsensors.co.uk
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The Bifold Group broadens its valve line with a range of medium pressure ball and needle valves, delivering safe, reliable operation to 20,000 psi / 1379 bar. Both valve types are available in 1/4”, 3/8”, 9/16”, 3/4” and 1” tubing sizes, comprising of a coned and threaded connection. The connection method allows for increased flow rates due to the larger bore sizes, common within this range. The valves are constructed from high tensile 316L CW stainless steel (Exotic materials available). The range comprises of needle valves, ball valves, manifold valves, check valves, fittings and adaptors. The valves are designed with unique features alongside many standard features which makes the product far superior to conventional products on the market.
Bifold Fluidpower Ltd Tel: 0161 345 4777 Web:
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UPM give total versatility to Plastek UK P
lastek UK who have been awarded Processor of the Year 2013 by the PIA focus on the design manufacture
and decoration of packaging solutions for the personal care; cosmetics; pharmaceutical and food markets from a 180,000 square feet fully climatised factory based in Mansfield Nottingham with a range of injection and injection blow moulding machines and have engaged UPM Conveyors for automation of their product handling. UPM Conveyors installed the first system for Plastek UK in 2005 and have now completed their third additional system. Mick Shaw, General Manager of Plastek UK, praised UPM for completing the project on time without
any interruption to production and based on this on-going success UPM, who have been manufacturing in the UK for the past 38 years, have been awarded a further project with Plastek UK.
UPM Conveyors Tel: 01753 548801
Latest mobile data recorder H
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BM has launched the mobile GEN3i data recorder that can transfer data directly to the
storage medium at speeds as high as 200 MB/s while up to 96 input channels can be configured as required. Data can be continuously transferred to hard disk and fast sweeps recorded so that users benefit by recording, saving and visualizing millions
of measurement data items per second. With 21 different data acquisition cards available – including a 1000V direct input voltage or sampling rates of 100 MS/s – the Genesis HighSpeed GEN3i data recorder can be used for a wide range of applications including generators, turbines and motors. Suitable uses include troubleshooting, maintenance and start-up as well as destructive material testing. The GEN3i has been designed to be particularly compact making it ideal for mobile use.
HBM United Kingdom Ltd Tel: 020 8515 6100
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Norbar warns more care needed
in the choice of tools to prevent Vibration White Finger
standalone temperature transmitter from ABB
BB has developed a standalone, self-powered temperature transmitter with WirelessHART™, offering a cost effective and maintenance-free alternative to wired or battery-powered devices. Wireless instruments offer the ideal solution wherever it may be costly or impractical to run cabling. Battery-powered WirelessHART technology allows for quick and simple instrument installation to allow operators to monitor new process information to improve plant visibility. To help operators find out whether their application could benefit from using the self-powered transmitter, ABB’s service experts can perform a site survey. Using the results of the survey, they will advise on the suitability of wireless technology for the application, together with any steps that need to be taken to optimise its effectiveness.
ABB Ltd Tel: 0870 600 6122 Design Solutions OCTOBER 2013 Web:
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ommercial vehicle operators and power tool purchasers are largely unaware of the potential personal injury risks regarding the use of impact guns as a bolting device and this can seriously affect employee health. The issue raised by Norbar Torque Tools, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of torque wrenches, highlights the shortcomings within the commercial vehicle industry in fully protecting staff from Vibration White Finger (VWF) – an affliction more commonly associated with miners. Philip Brodey, a specialist in torque at Norbar Torque Tools, commented: “Commercial vehicle garage workers are often expected to use an impact gun on a regular basis, however the use of a torque wrench is more accurate and avoids the danger of VWF. “Purchasers are also too often left in the dark on the exact vibration levels produced by tools, thus leaving operators exposed to the associated risks. Low vibration tools reduce the risk of VWF. Norbar’s Pneutorque® pneumatic torque wrenches have dramatically lower vibration levels than impact wrenches and also ensure the correct bolting practice”, says Philip.
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Norbar Torque Tools Ltd Tel: 01295 270333 Web:
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