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SAB Welding & Cutting Products now offers certified Welding Procedure Qualification Records (WPQR) for MIG/MAG and MMA welding to assist fabricators in complying with the requirements of EN 1090, the European standard governing the execution of steel and aluminium structures. As of July 1, 2014, EN 1090 replaces all national standards and requires manufacturers of structural work made from steel or aluminum in all EU countries to conform to this new quality standard. ESAB helps fabricators reduce the time and expense of achieving qualified weld production processes with tested and approved WPQRs from which users can create the necessary Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) required to obtain certification under EN 1090. A welding industry leader, ESAB has applied its expertise in developing qualified Welding Procedure Qualification Records that cover consumables commonly used in structural steel fabrication, including solid metal wires,
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wires and metal-cored wires such as OK AristoRod™ 12.50, OK Autrod 12.51, and Coreweld 46LS. ESAB’s WPQRs cover all inverter-based and digital chopper series machines it currently offers, including Origo™ Mig, Aristo® Mig and Warrior™ models and can be applied to many machines which are already in use.
ESAB Group (UK) Ltd Tel: 0800 389 3152 Web:
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Increased output and reduced costs in soft drinks production A
n increase in machine reliability and the improvement of lubrication management practices in order to maximise output in one of their plants was the objective of a globally active soft drink producer when they approached tribology expert Klüber Lubrication. One of the plant's seven bottling lines was chosen for the improvement project. Analysis was undertaken and this developed a comprehensive lubrication plan. Following implementation mechanical breakdown was reduced, while output increased significantly.
Increased production output - The plant operates on a three-shift system, 24 hours a day. Theoretical filler speed of the bottling line is 24,000 bottles per hour. Prior to consulting Klüber Lubrication, utilisation was 55%: 1,760 cases were bottled per hour, equalling 42,240 cases a day. Klüber Lubrication went ahead with its proven KlüberEfficiencySupport package. Within nine months, production loss due to machine downtime was reduced from 7.4 per cent to 2.5 per cent, resulting in a substantial increase of production output: throughput increased to 72 per cent, equalling 2,304 cases per hour, or 55,296 cases a day - an increase by roughly 13,000 cases or 32 per cent a day. The increased production capability enabled rapid response to order and delivery schedules and a reduced unit cost of manufacture.
Implementation in practice - The comprehensive approach of KlüberEfficiencySupport includes the lubrication of all equipment throughout the entire bottling line. Klüber Lubrication proceeded in sev- eral steps. Based on a comprehensive pre-audit, the objectives to be achieved within a time frame of 12 months were fixed. The exact requirements of all persons involved in the lubrication process were precisely defined for the first time. In addition, intensive training sessions on lubrication matters took place. All this resulted in increased lubricant awareness and increased beverage safety.
Conclusion - This case illustrates the significant influence lubrication has on the efficiency of machinery. Typical operating cost reductions for a food manufacturing plant can be more than £100,000 per annum. Implementation time for an advanced lubrication program is approximately six months, with payback in nine to twelve months. For many food processors it’s worthwhile to partner with Klüber Lubrication in order to analyse and adapt lubrication management practices to reduce costs and increase productivity.
Klüber Lubrication Tel: 01422 205115 Web:
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