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Mosca Strappers the clear winner for Stephens & George
plasma cutters Handheld
mong the lightest and most compact products of their kind, ESAB Cutmaster portable air plasma cutting systems range in output from 20 to 120A and produce a recommended 'quality' cut on material from 6 to 40mm. With ESAB Cutmaster products, the recommended cut capacity is said to equal the system’s true cut capacity. A recommended cut has a smooth cut face with little or no dross and requires little or no rework or grinding, all of which improve productivity and quality. ESAB Cutmaster products provide additional output when needed, offering a maximum cut thickness from 60 to 150% greater than the recommended cut. As a result, they eliminate the concept of having to 'buy up', or purchase a machine larger than end-users actually need. The four products in the ESAB Cutmaster Series (the 60, 80, 100 and 120) share common features. These include a tubular 'roll bar' that protect the front and rear of the power supply for durability, as well as making the unit easier to carry. A trigger latch feature prevents hand fatigue during longer cuts, as it allows the operator to release the trigger while the system keeps cutting. Color-coded LEDs on the front panel indicate pressure status and setup errors.
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ESAB +44 (0) 1992 768515
www.esab.co.uk
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tephens & George Print Group has once again turned to leading strapping specialist Mosca Direct Ltd to fulfil the requirements of its expanding production-line, with the installation of two SoniXs Evolution MP-6 T strapping machines. Having already ten machines in use across the business, Stephens & George was confident of the consistent reliability offered by Mosca technology, which, according to the company’s Group Bindery Manager Marcus Partridge, made the decision to install two more a ‘no brainer’. The new SoniXs machines are being used for the application of strap to various brochure and mail-out products. Standard features of the SoniXs MP-6 T include tool- free disassembly and reassembly, resulting in easy access for cleaning and maintenance, while wear-free DC drives with integrated electronics, adjustable strap tension via potentiometer and programmable strap tension value ensure reliability and user-friendly operation.
Mosca Direct Ltd 0115 989 0209
http://en-uk.mosca.com
Store hazardous materials safely with DENIOS System Containers
ENIOS system containers are versatile and can be adapted to store different hazardous materials as required. Each system container is optimally designed to hold all standard types of containers and ensure full use is made of the available storage space. DENIOS system containers offer a whole range of benefits: Not only can they store large amounts of hazardous substances outside, but investment outlay per storage space can also be kept to a minimum. Containers are equipped according to the type of drums or containers they are intended to hold, and the lowest storage level is always fitted with an integral sump to ensure liquid leakages and spills are safely contained. Different materials can be stored in compliance with applicable storage regulations.
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materials need to be stored, plastic or stainless steel sumps can be used as they offer optimum resistance to such substances.
DENIOS UK 0800 178 07 23
Fortress Interlocks Get Networked - tGard and amGardpro interlocks to get AS-i and PROFIsafe connectivity
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ndustrial safety specialist Fortress Interlocks is integrating AS-interface (AS- i) and PROFIsafe (PROFIbus Safety or PROFInet Safety) connectivity into its tGard and amGardpro interlocks. The company is also developing non-contact switches and output signal switching devices which can be incorporated into its tGard and amGardpro units. Most interlocks are either not electrically connected (deliberately so in the case of some mechanical, trapped key interlocks) or are ‘wired at gate’, meaning all electrical connections go via a control PLC and safety relay. This can mean up to 20 wires from each device going to the control panel. To overcome this scenario, Fortress has developed a number of products that utilise either AS-i industrial networking or PROFIsafe communication technology. Both have major benefits:
• AS-i is an industrial networking platform used in PLC, DCS and PC-based automation systems. It is designed to connect simple field I/O devices in manufacturing or process applications using a single 2-conductor cable. As-i connectivity dramatically reduces the number of wires required, making it possible, for example, to ‘daisy chain’ to up to 62 devices to one control panel.
• PROFIsafe is a safety communication technology for distributed automation. It is designed as a separate layer on top of the fieldbus application layer to reduce the probability of data transmission errors. It allows operators to have just one power and Ethernet cable going from the control panel, allowing devices to be attached in a variety of topologies, depending on requirements. Fortress in now integrating AS-i and/or PROFIsafe connectivity into the following safety products and over the coming months the following will be available:
• Both the tGard and amGardpro ranges will have AS-i networking • The amGardpro will also be available with PROFIsafe
• A new stand-alone Non-Contact Switch with an AS-i version; this will also be integrated into the tGard and amGardpro ranges in the future
• An Output Signal Switching Device will be incorporated into the tGard and amGardpro
“Making our products compatible with industrial safety networks is an essential requirement for our customers,” comments Fortress’ Managing Director Rob Lewis. “With these new product developments being rolled out over the coming few months we’re ensuring we not only meet, but exceed what people expect from us when it comes to industrial networking.”
Fortress Interlocks Ltd +44 (0)1902 349000
www.fortressinterlocks.com
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