ADVERTORIAL TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION Rulmeca stainless steel 113LS Motorised Drum R
Ramp up the benefits with Thorworld Rent-a-Ramp
M
ark James, Director of Administration, Quality and Safety at specialist loading bay
manufacturer, Thorworld Industries, is suggesting firms with varied loading bay requirements should seriously consider the advantages of using a “Rent-a-Ramp” solution, a year-round answer to staying safe, relevant, compliant and adaptable: “Now more than ever, businesses are choosing
equipment that is right for their immediate need, but has the scope to adapt to changing needs as commercial operations evolve,” Mark explains. Rent-a-Ramp, Thorworld’s mobile ramp
equipment, provides a solution that requires no installation, so can be operational immediately after delivery. It can also be replaced with brand new apparatus after just three years if a further three- year contract is signed. Designed and built in the UK, Thorworld’s Rent-a-
Ramp systems can be delivered at short notice, giving effective options, movement and scope for businesses as they continually evolve and develop.
Thorworld Industries 01246 260981
www.thorworld.co.uk
ABB Ltd
ulmeca introduces the hygienic stainless steel 113LS motorised drum, offering up to 0.55KW
continuous power from a compact 113mm dia. drum with a minimum drum width of 250mm. Easily installed into a conveyor frame they provide remarkably low noise conveyance with the capability of reversible operation. IP66/IP69 protected, these drum motors eliminate
the risk of contamination since the entire drive mechanism is located in a sealed steel shell, resistant to ingress of pollutants and impervious to high pressure cleaning. They are virtually maintenance free. They require less energy to run and generate less heat than a traditional gear motor. They can be
fitted with various drive options including FDA approved profiled rubber/ PU lagging, stainless steel or polymeric sprockets. On request, Rulmeca offer stainless steel 113LS Motorised Drum samples for onsite testing.
Rulmeca UK Ltd 01536 748525
Energy savings with ABB drive A
www.rulmeca.com
manufacturer of ride-on suitcases has cut its energy costs by £7,800 per year by retrofitting an ABB variable speed drive
(VSD) to one of its moulding machines. Magma Moulding produces the Trunki ride-on suitcase, as well as a number of other plastic moulded products for customers in the automotive, safety, consumer goods and military sectors. Up to 23,000 Trunki suitcases are produced at the company’s Plymouth facility each month, 1,000 per production day. The two halves of the cases are made on two moulding machines. One of these machines is 15 years old while the other is only three years old. Tony Newbold, Technical Manager for Magma Moulding, says:
“These machines were ideal to test out the effect of a VSD as they are identical machines side by side making identical parts.
Apart from the newer machine already has a speed-controlled hydraulic pump, we wanted to see if we could produce similar savings by retrofitting an electric variable speed drive to the older machine.”
01925 741 111
www.abb.com
Bifold Pneumatic Actuator Controls The Best Technology at the Lowest Cost At Least 22% to 39% Cost Saving
B
ifold offer configurable valve control products, simplified for ease of selection with the highest safety factors and reduced spares requirements, offering the highest flow at the lowest cost.
Maximise flow of typical tubed systems with Bifold components With traditional tubed pneumatic control circuits Bifold elements are capable of the highest possible flow in the market but the output is limited by the change in the bore size through the tubes and fittings.
Maximise flow of typical nippled systems with Bifold components With traditional nippled pneumatic control circuits Bifold elements are capable of the highest possible flow in the market but the output is restricted by the diameter of the nipples.
Optimise flow with Bifold patented modular solution Bifold developed an unrestricted common bore system that optimises the high flow capability of their components.
Bifold have furthered this logic and developed a range of patented Filter
Boosters removing as many elements as possible from the flow line including the filter and regulator, amplifying the possible flow for any given tube size. This principle results in smaller tube sizes being used and can be supplied in up to a 2” connection.
If you are interested in the lowest cost solution for your application, please
visit
bifold.co.uk for further details and a video outlining the above. You can also contact Bifold on +44 (0) 161 345 4777.
Bifold are dedicated to maintaining the excellence of their products and
their new facility confirms their commitment to shortening lead times and meeting customer demands. Bifold Group would like to take this opportunity to thank all their customers for their continued support.
2 MARCH 2017 | FACTORY EQUIPMENT 8
Bifold Fluidpower Ltd 0161 345 4777
www.bifold.co.uk
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