DECEMBER/JANUARY 2015 CONTENTS COVER STORY 06
SELECTING THE RIGHT CRANE SYSTEMS TO BOOST PRODUCTIVITY
INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS
With new legislation imminent, wireless lighting controls can make light work of energy savings
HVAC 12
Hiring a chiller could be the answer to meeting seasonal increases in production or for those lacking the capital to buy outright
FINISHING 16
A versatile system removes the recast layer created by the EDM process and ‘shot peening’ the annealed heat affected zone
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Selecting the right crane system to boost productivity
Competition is now global and intense. Chris Lindley-Smith, sales director at Street Crane Company outlines how modern cranes play a crucial role in maintaining factory productivity
NEWS
5. Sober start to 2015 as manufacturers’ sparkling confidence starts going flat
FEATURES Ask the Expert
8. With a specialised Brady safety printer you can produce all your safety signage on demand when and where you need it
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10. Urgently needing extra space SB Rail had a workshop designed, built and ready to move into within four months
11. Temporary buildings can create effective and much cheaper storage solutions in response to fluctuating market demand
12. With new government legislation imminent Dr Andy Davies explains how wireless lighting controls can make light work of energy savings
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13. Slips and trips account for around 40% of all reported major injuries at work but these statistics could be improved if mats are regularly checked to be up to the job
HVAC
14. A sequencing system is designed to maximise the efficiency of multiple boiler installations by providing precise pressure control of the steam using a transducer
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15. Indirect cooling solutions reduce the dependency on back-up mechanical cooling required to prevent contaminated ambient air permeating data centres
16. Are you facing a seasonal increase in production, relocating, prefer to try before buying or struggling to find the capital to purchase outright? Hiring a chiller could be the answer
Dust & Fume Extraction
20. Ambient air cleaners that lessen the potential impact of dust will improve safety in industries where it poses a real threat to workers’ health
Finishing
22. A versatile surface preparation and finishing cabinet offers far-reaching capabilities by removing the recast layer created by the EDM process and ‘shot peening’ the annealed HAZ
Preview: Southern Manufacturing 2015
24. Significant changes and improvements include moving to a three-day format for the first time in its 20-year history
Injection Moulding
26. Plastic injection moulding technology has benefited considerably from automation however a manual approach remains a practical solution for small to medium- sized batches
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