NOVEMBER 2014 CONTENTS
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INDUSTRIAL CLEANING
A high pressure pump designed for hygiene cleaning systems typically returns 85% mechanical energy efficiency
THERMAL IMAGING
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Role of thermal imaging cameras and confocal displacement sensors in the inspection of electronic devices
PRODUCTION & ASSEMBLY
Solutions for accurate and efficient machining of components in diverse industry sectors
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6. A watermist fire protection solution offers optimal fire protection to machinery spaces, reducing water usage while achieving a larger surface area
Industrial Cleaning
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12. A high pressure pump concept designed for centralised hygiene and sanitation cleaning systems typically returns 85% mechanical energy efficiency irrespective of operating speed
14. With advances in abrasive technology CNC operators can complete surface finishing with other machining operations to speed product completion, improve quality and save costs
Thermal Imaging
16. The role of thermal imaging cameras and confocal displacement sensors in the inspection of electronic devices, circuit boards and MEMS
17. Fluke UK offers a free iPad to purchasers of one of its thermal imaging cameras
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Production & Assembly
18. Compatible with industry-standard semi- open fronted boxes, an ergonomic storage system can be used to implement Kanban-based logistics operations
20. Sophisticated solutions for efficient and accurate machining of components in diverse industry sectors are now available in the UK through YMT Technologies
Barcoding, Labelling & Packaging
22. With logistics and warehousing a key demographic of Kite Packaging’s customer base, many of its solutions benefit the wider packing operation
25. A rigid plastics packaging manufacturer had issues with static after introducing a new polymer on blow molding lines. Control bars have solved the problem
Energy Management
26. Flexible leasing packages are helping companies to cut energy costs and CO2 emissions without making payments up-front, seeing an ROI in 2-3 years
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