CONTENTS
COVER STORY 08
CONTENTS
New stopper range is perfect when you only have electric supply
To ensure market competitiveness most manufacturers are recognising that improved productivity is often linked with increasing the levels of automation in their facilities
NEWS
4. Precision engineering group secures important Airbus contract
FEATURES HVAC
7. The likely implications prior and post Brexit in relation to the UK energy and environmental policy and how they will affect you in your role as facility manager
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8. Failure to follow the correct boiler or system start-up procedures could lead to dangerous steam pipework problems as winter approaches
Thermal Imaging
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10. When specifying an infrared window: how to define the functionality and safety aspects required before attempting to modify an electrical enclosure
Inspection, Test & Measurement
14. The 10 most important factors to consider before purchasing a non-contact displacement measurement sensor
Production & Assembly
16. Shaft seal failures can cause significant downtime and equipment damage but how can they be prevented?
Industrial Cleaning
19. How production managers can extend the lifespan of tools in their factory by
introducing easy cleaning techniques using powerful wipes
Compressed Air
22. With the aim of preventing and eliminating mineral oil contamination in food products, the BCAS has published a best practice guide
Tools & Tooling
25. Transparent tool management is a key issue in the development toward networked production for Industry 4.0
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