SEPTEMBER 2015 CONTENTS COVER STORY 06 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
Understanding the specific needs of an operation makes it easier to specify a wiper that is best for the job
BOILERS, PUMPS &VALVES
In a process-critical abrasive slurry transfer operation a hose pump is greatly reducing maintenance costs
11 14 COMPRESSED AIR
As compressed air used in industry is very expensive it is vital to minimise wastage and misuse
18 ROBOT ARMS OPTIMISE CONTENTS
Robot arms optimise manufacturing processes
SHAD has been growing steadily and looking for a robot solution but could not find one geared toward smaller production runs nor economically viable as a ‘one-function’ robot as their product range was always changing. Then SHAD discovered the UR5 robot from Universal Robots: it can be moved around the production facility as needed and reprogrammed to handle current demands.
NEWS
4. Manufacturers increase vigilance in the face of China slowdown
FEATURES Maintenance Management
8. Contamination of fluid accounts for 70-80% of premature hydraulic system failure. Iain Hanson of Brammer looks at how this can be minimised through preventative action
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10. Choosing the right grease can play an essential role in helping to protect equipment and ensure trouble-free operation, says Mohamed Mourad of ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialities
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Boilers, Pumps & Valves
12. A manufacturer of automotive carbon fibre panels has installed a flexible process heating and cooling solution supplied by Babcock Wanson which can be precisely controlled
14. In a process-critical abrasive slurry transfer operation a hose pump is greatly reducing maintenance costs
Compressed Air
16. Despite an outstanding reliability record compressors work much more efficiently
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Facilities Management • Inspection & Measurement • Health & Safety Handling & Storage •Drives, Controls & Transmissions • Machinery
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with the correct maintenance, argues Andrew Westwood of BOGE Compressors
18. Compressed air used in industry is very expensive. Mark Stone, product manager at FLEXION explains how to deal with wastage and misuse
Packaging Equipment
20. Advanced packaging serialisation backed by a cloud platform has been developed to generate unique identification codes for anti-counterfeiting, track and trace or consumer interaction
Production & Assembly
25. Highly efficient machining operations in 5 axes of motion; Shopfloor data display platform; Fast assembly of performance- critical parts of small devices; Improving manufacturing practices through lean implementation
PREVIEW PPMA 2015
22. Safe handling equipment Sustainable metal detectors Marking and coding systems All-inclusive machine guarding solutions Premium high-speed doors Technologies and services for the food & beverage industry
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