TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION ADVERTORIAL
SFC’s Interlocks Withstand Temperatures of 1000ºC S
mith Flow Control’s GL and QL interlocks withstood temperatures of up to 1000°C in recent tests.
Arco safety eyewear is a sight for sore eyes
E
ye damage is one of the most frequently sustained and potentially serious types of industrial injury in the workplace, with up to 2,000 workers injuring their eyes at work every day across the world. One in ten of these injuries will require missed workdays to recover and 10-20% of these injuries will result in temporary or permanent vision loss. Workers in the manufacturing sector in particular are at high risk of hazards including objects swinging from an attached position into the eye,
flying particles, objects or
sparks. Arco, the UK’s leading supplier of personal protective equipment, is committed to helping keep workplaces safe and healthy and has launched a range of four new safety spectacles to help protect workers’ sight. To help reduce the risk of eye injury in the workplace, it is important that appropriate safety eyewear is worn that offers the correct level of protection for the job.
Arco 01482 611 611
www.arco.co.uk
enter 812 Gast Group Ltd
Performed by Score Group plc, the tests found the QL and GL to be compliant with the temperatures and conditions specified in API Standard 607 Sixth Edition – 2010 and ISO 10497:2010. The interlocks were exposed to a 30 minute burn, with temperatures maintained above 750°C at all times. This verified that, in the event of a fire, the hardware will continue to function and the integrity of the locking mechanism will be maintained. During the test the lock had one key inserted and one free; following cool-down, the lock remained secure on the valve. Only when the other key was inserted could the lock be moved to the open/closed position, as should happen. The test and temperature was witnessed by Lloyds Register
http://www.lr.org/en/.
Smith Flow Control Ltd 01376 517901
www.smithflowcontrol.com enter 813
Genuine Gast Group service kits reduce technician time by 80%
I
n a customer-focussed move to simplify repairs and maximise the life and performance of its products, the Gast Group is introducing a range of Preventative Maintenance & Service Kits and promoting the use of genuine GAST and JUN-AIR parts to reduce the hassle and maximise the impact of repair. Commenting for the Gast Group, Andre Goodson says: “A recent survey by our European customer service department revealed that technician time was reduced by up to 80% and unnecessary waiting times and delays eliminated when comparing preventative maintenance servicing with unplanned repair.” Each kit contains genuine parts and simple instructions to ensure technicians and maintenance teams have everything required to complete the servicing of products and systems successfully.
01527 504040
www.gastmfg.com enter 814
New range of
innovative Condition Monitoring Sensors
UniCarriers expands the brand family U
niCarriers is continuing to expand its business activity in Europe and positioning itself more broadly as part of a multi-brand strategy: from 1st April 2015, the company reenergise TCM as a European dealer brand. By taking this step, the international forklift manufacturer is responding to the prolonged high demand for TCM equipment from the European market. TCM forklifts will be available initially in Great Britain and gradually also introduced in other countries. Sales will be exclusively through the network of dealers and distributors. Primary objectives of the multi-brand strategy are broader market coverage and the development of new target groups. “In 2013, we integrated the high- volume TCM brand into the UniCarriers Corporation. Because of its high recognition and the great confidence of customers in TCM equipment, we have now decided to revive the name in Europe as a dealer brand,” Nobuo Yoh, CEO and president of UniCarriers Europe GmbH, describes the strategic step. Alongside Atlet by UniCarriers, TCM will therefore become the second product brand of the group. Like UniCarriers, TCM offers a full range of forklifts. To differentiate them from the white-grey UniCarriers models, the equipment will be sold in a yellow finish and via indirect sales channel. With the new product brand, UniCarriers principally wants to reach customers who need reliable and durable forklifts for industrial applications. The equipment is easy to operate and stands out for short delivery times as well as low maintenance. Japanese company TCM (Toyo Carrier Manufacturing Co. Ltd.) was established in 1949 and produced Japan’s first forklift that same year. Today, the dealer network forms part of the UniCarriers distribution.'
UniCarriers 01844 215501
www.unicarrierseurope.com / FACTORY EQUIPMENT enter 815 G
ill Sensors & Controls Limited will be demonstrating their new GScondition monitoring
sensor range at Maintec 2015 on stand M15H. These innovative sensors capture and retain ferrous wear and failure particles,
detect water in oil
contamination and oil presence in one, compact unit. Combining four of the most common forms of gearbox and transmission failure in one sensor provides a low cost of ownership and a persuasive return-on-investment equation. With continuous real- time monitoring the sensors provide early indication of potential problems,
without the specialised
knowledge and time delays of off-site analysis. Available with either 0-10V, 4-20mA or CAN outputs, along with a local alarm option, the Sensors are designed to suit most data collection devices such as Dataloggers, PLC’s, ECU’s as well as providing a local visual display where desired. The sensor features a simple metric thread with an O-ring seal for direct fitting into a gearbox or transmission housing.
Gill Sensors & Controls Ltd 01590 613900
www.gillsc.com
enter 816 MARCH 2015 |FACTORY EQUIPMENT 21
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