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World’s Fastest 640 x 512 IR Camera Now Available Through UK Distributor


Cooling curve monitoring in glass annealing lehrs


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hermalert 4.0 spot pyrometers from Fluke Process Instruments enable precise monitoring of critical glass


manufacturing processes such as annealing of glass bottles and containers. The noncontact infrared sensors measure product as well as belt temperatures. That way, operators can ensure that the lehr is set correctly for products with different glass thicknesses and sizes, and that the transportation belt is heated correctly. The latter is especially important for glass containers with a thick bottom, to prevent uneven cooling and breakage. Continuous monitoring helps operators improve quality and uniformity and reduce reject rates. It also supports troubleshooting by detecting faulty burners under the transportation belt. The annealing process is designed to remove residual


stress in formed containers. Obtaining the correct temperature and cooling curve is essential to achieve the required strength in the finished product.


Fluke Process Instruments  marcom2.emea@flukeprocessinstruments.de  www.flukeprocessinstruments.com


FLIR X6900sc, the world’s fastest commercial infrared camera at a full 640 x 512 resolution, direct to the UK market. Developed by FLIR, the X6900sc blends all the features of a high speed visible camera with FLIR’s advanced thermal camera technology, to produce an extremely fast frame rate of 1,000 frames per second, at temperatures up to 3000oC, as well as superior resolution and sensitivity. The FLIR X6900sc is a highly sensitive MWIR camera designed for scientists, researchers and engineers. With advanced triggering, on-camera RAM/SSD recording and a four-position motorised filter wheel, this camera offers the functionality to stop motion on high speed events, whether in a research lab, or at a testing facility. Suitable applications for the X6900sc range from ballistic testing to chemical interactions, car crash tests to air friction in aviation. Briefly its features are:


C High speed, high sensitivity:


• Captures 640 x 512 images at 1,000 frames per second, making it the world’s fastest full-resolution, commercially- available thermal camera


• On-camera streaming or digital recording: Save up to 26,000 frames of full resolution data to on-camera RAM with a guarantee of no dropped frames


• Advances filtering options: Incorporates an easy access, four-position motorised filter wheel that allows filter exchange in any environment and features automatic filter recognition.


TVR offers full training on the X6900 as well as ongoing help and advice to ensure users feel fully proficient in using their camera.


Prices for the FLIR X6900sc system start at around £120,000. Thermal Vision Research  0333 200 4667  www.thermalvisionresearch.co.uk


amera manufacturer FLIR and Thermal Vision Research (TVR), are now able to supply the


Planners back Marshall-Tufflex GRP trunking solution for iconic Brighton hotel


Brighton’s historic Grand hotel. Marshall-Tufflex’s Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) cable management system fitted the bill perfectly thanks to its corrosion-resistance, long-lasting durability and a heritage sensitive ‘sand colour that perfectly complemented the building’s Victorian facade. More than 320m of perforated GRP tray with standard covers was installed on the rear


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of the seafront hotel to hold air conditioning pipes and cables to service all 201 bedrooms. This ambitious project was part of an on-going multi-million pound investment programme following the Grand’s sale to independent owners in 2014. Paul Smith, of air conditioning contractor Airtemp, based in St Leonards-on-Sea,


explained why GRP cable containment was the ideal solution: “We could not use metal due to the hotel’s position on the seafront, so the GRP provided a robust and saline- resistant solution. The sandy colour of the Marshall-Tufflex product also fitted perfectly with the back of the building and was recommended by planners. “This was the first time we had used GRP trays but we modified the product to make it


fit nicely and are pleased with the result. The system is of a very good quality and highly robust,” added Mr Smith. GRP, particularly in locations exposed to extreme weather conditions and high salinity,


n aggressive coastal location coupled with conservation regulations were key challenges for contractors tasked with installing a new air conditioning system at


is the perfect alternative to steel cable management. It is a corrosion-resistant, robust product specifically designed for challenging environments. It is also 40% lighter than steel, making it easier to move around site and fix, another plus point for this project given that The Grand wanted to minimise the impact of renovations on guests so ease of installation was crucial; the Marshall-Tufflex GRP trays require fewer fasteners and benefit from interlocking and self-adjusting couplings making it quick and easy to fit on site and modify without the need for special tools or earth bonding. Additionally, it has excellent fire safety credentials as GRP is a low conductivity, self-extinguishing material that is fully compliant with fire standards and regulations. The GRP trays were supplied by Phase Electrical, Hastings. A spokesman for The Grand Brighton said: “Following feedback from our guests we made the decision to install air conditioning throughout our 201 bedrooms. “We selected Marshall-Tufflex based on its top quality products and its established


reputation. We are delighted with the results so far and the company went above and beyond to deliver the highest standard of customer service.”


Marshall-Tufflex  01424 856600  www.marshall-tufflex.com


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