Excellence in Industrial Efficiency
AUTUMN 2011
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New show for Dublin
Tough task for torque sensor
A milestone in the development of Oceanflow’s Evopod technology was reached in March with the demonstration of grid connectivity by the company’s 1:10th scale trials unit in Strangford Narrows, Northern Ireland. Output from the Evopod can now be fed into the domestic mains circuit of Queen’s University’s Marine Laboratory. Evopod uses a fixed pitch turbine
driving a permanent magnet generator through a gearbox. For an effective sensing solution to measure torque and rotational speed of the turbine, Oceanflow Energy turned to Sensor Technology and its TorqSense torque sensor.
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Wiping out waste issues
Bearing solutions
KAYDON re-manufactured bearings are used by Duncan Plant and Construction, Antrim-based specialist in wind turbine operation management and maintenance. Such has been their success, the company has opted for the re-manufacture of more Zond wind turbine blade bearings.
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Wastefulness is still all too common in the industrial sector, particularly where staff are using disposable wipers.When supplied with a loose roll of paper or a wall-mounted centrefeed roll it is tempting to take more paper than is needed to save time going back for more later. Mark Riley of Tork wiper
manufacturer SCA explains how an efficient dispensing system can reduce workshop waste.
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The inaugural Health & Safety Ireland event will take place at The National Show Centre, Dublin, on 16-17th November 2011. Free to attend, it will offer visitors high-quality seminars and an exhibition featuring some of the biggest names in health and safety. The event’s organisers work
in partnership with some of Ireland’s top safety product and service providers,as well as many of the leading safety
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industry organisations to provide an exhibition and a conference programme that are relevant to today’s workplace. The event is supported by
the Health and Safety Authority, the National Irish Safety Organisation and the British Safety Council, and endorsed by the IIRSM.
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Software proves efficient tool
JW Kane Precision Engineering in Portadown has invested in new machine tools that include DMG and Unisign 5-axis machining centres. The tier 1 aerospace supplier wanted to exploit its 5-axis machining capability with a suitable CAM vendor.Open Mind Technologies’ hyperMILL CAM software proved to be a solution.
IN THIS ISSUE Features
Monitoring to cut downtime 15 The condition monitoring arena has been influenced by a number of innovations which allow engineers to enjoy the benefits of onsite and online testing,working in unison with offsite laboratory
analysis.Martin Lucas,md of Kittiwake Developments,explains
MRO inventory:A balancing act 16 Armac Systems in Co.Louth has signed a major capability enhancement agreement with SR Technics of Zurich, demonstrating its reputation as a key player in aircraft MRO inventory optimisation
Component cleaning: Complete control
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Layton Technologies has been working closely with an Ireland-based company that specialises in precision engineering applications to install controlled cleaning process capacity
Products Plant,Process & Control
Efficient Maintenance Production Engineering Energy Management Handling & Storing
Health,Safety & Welfare Premises
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