SHOWCASE


Moody Direct renew the authorised UK dealership for GEA Niro Soavi Homogenisers and High Pressure Pumps


EA Niro Soavi, the Parma- based manufacturer of homogenisers and high pressure pumps has appointed Moody Direct as an authorised UK dealer. GEA Niro Soavi, part of the GEA Group manufacture the widest range of homogenisers from laboratory scale through to high capacity production equipment for the dairy, food, beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and chemical industries. GEA Niro Soavi is a long- established manufacturer who leads the way in the design of innovative,


G energy efficient, and cost


effective machines. Moody Direct offer customers a complete sales package including new machines, spare parts, and fully trained experienced service engineers for the maintenance,


installation, and


commissioning of the GEA Niro Soavi range. Steve Huntington, GEA Niro Soavi Regional Manager commented that: “GEA Niro Soavi continue to work with Moody Direct as an authorised UK dealer because we are confident of their ability to provide customers with a complete sales and after-sales support package.” Moody Direct are the UK’s leading supplier of process spare parts, maintenance, and repair services to the dairy, food, brewing & beverage, home & personal care, pharmaceutical & chemical markets.


Moody Direct Tel: 0800 666 397 Web: www.moodydirect.co.uk enter 815 Nordson EFD – Dunstable, U.K.


Fast and flexible medium size parts transfer solution for press automation


he IRB 6660FX increases the productivity of medium size tandem press lines by more than 25% compared with conventional 6-axis robots.


T ABB has been developing


robot-based press automation solutions for nearly two decades. Its latest solution, the IRB 6660FX, is a rapid and flexible transfer system for medium size parts. Identical in design to ABB’s large part transfer system, the IRB 7600FX, the IRB 6660FX is a perfect complement to ABB’s parts transfer offering. Suitable for both new and existing press


lines, a dual action unit has been integrated into the IRB 6660 to create a 7-axis robot, which allows medium size parts to be


transferred rapidly along a linear path. As a result, vibrations created when parts are rotated 180° by a conventional 6-axis robot are eliminated. The system is also equipped with integrated dynamic model control to coordinate all seven axes to ensure optimum speed, accuracy and lifetime. “Cost effective and reliable, the IRB 6660FX maintains robot flexibility and orientation capability,” says Ramon Casanelles, ABB Robotics Product Manager for Press Automation. “It is also an ease way for our customers to upgrade their existing assets.” In the case of new press lines, inter-press distances can be reduced as parts are transferred without having to be rotated. “The IRB 6660FX raises the bar in press automation to provide customers with greater flexibility at greater speeds while saving precious press-shop floor space,” adds Casanelles. The IRB 6660FX runs on StampWare, a proprietary software package from ABB designed to facilitate interaction between operator and press cell. Available on the


robot FlexPendant for maximum


simplicity, flexibility and cost effectiveness, StampWare includes a graphical programming wizard that helps operators easily program the robots without having to master the programming language. It is currently running in more than 1,000 robots worldwide. All ABB Robotics' products are fully supported by the ABB Robotics’ global sales and service organization in 53 countries and over 100 locations.


ABB Ltd. Tel: 01908 350300 Automation FEBRUARY 2014 Web: www.abb.com/robotics enter 818 E Tel: +44 1582 666334 Web: www.nordsonefd.com


New single electronic circuit protector for load groups


-T-A Circuit Breakers, quality designer and manufacturer of a broad range of electro- mechanical and electronic products for circuit protection,


has


introduced a new variant of its compact ESX10 electronic overcurrent protection product for selective disconnection of 24V DC load


systems in


automation applications. The new 16A version ESX10-TB is the first device on the market capable of protecting groups of loads with a total current of up to 16A using a single circuit protector.


Designed to reduce costly


downtime and danger to personnel on production lines, the ESX10-TB is ready for direct rail mounting, singly or in groups. Single or group signalisation is quickly attainable. The type ESX10 Electronic Circuit Breakers,


available as plug-in or rail mounting


versions, provide electronic overcurrent protection according to UL2367 for 24V DC control circuits and load currents from 05A to 16A: in the event of overload or a short circuit, the faulty load will be disconnected electronically by means of a mosfet in the output circuit of the protector. It ensures selective disconnection of 24V DC switch-mode power supply (SMPS) loads while optimally matching the application requirements.


E-T-A Circuit Breakers Ltd Tel: 01296 745154 Web: www.e-t-a.co.uk


enter 819 37


Expert Guidance on Batching Control Systems


Manufacturers have a number of options to consider when selecting a batching solution to optimise throughput and ensure product consistency. METTLER TOLEDO’s white paper Advanced


B


Batch Control provides informative guidance on selecting and implementing batch control systems. It also discusses how to increase batch quality and accuracy by reducing under and overfilling. It offers solutions which will raise process transparency while improving the company’s bottom line.


Benefits of the stand-alone batch controller include: • Minimum raw material wastage and risk through track and trace • Legislative compliance • Consistent results • Increased overall efficiency • Lower costs


METTLER TOLEDO UK atching is a critical part of the manufacturing process.


Advertorial


Tel: 0116 234 5212 Web: www.mt.com/uk-ind-batch-control enter 816


Consistent, precise 781S spray valve system


T enter 817


he 781S Series Low Volume Low Pressure (LVLP) spray systems provide consistent coating of low to medium viscosity fluids. Microliter to milliliter amounts can be reliably dispensed in round patterns with diameters ranging from 4.3 to 50.8 mm (0.17" to 2.0") and in fan patterns with widths up to 165.1 mm (6.5"). The combination of adjustable fluid flow, adjustable nozzle air and post- air cutoff provides excellent spray control. The system includes compact spray valve, ValveMate™ controller and tank. The controller is set for length of time and air pressure required for precise coverage. Programmable nozzle air delay after each spray cycle keeps the spray nozzle clog-free and reduces maintenance and downtime.


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56