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essential element of global supply chains. To achieve this, components must be marked in some way. The most common permanent marking methods, favoured by aerospace and pharmaceutical companies, include dot peen and laser marking. Dot Peen is a fast, accurate method able to mark
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through coatings whilst delivering a low-stress engraving. Dot peen marking employs a stylus that rapidly punches a series of dots onto the surface of a material. Laser Marking is a non-contact form of permanent
marking. It is the fastest and most versatile marking system and is therefore suitable to high volume and high variety output. Manufactured in the UK, Pryor marking machines are
available as bench mounted, portable or production line integrated and are ideal for marking serial numbers, text, logos and 2D data matrix barcodes.
Pryor Marking Technology 0114 276 6044
www.pryormarking.com
roduct traceability continues to grow in importance as stringent quality control standards become an
he SmartCamera simplifies overall usability in an otherwise complex world of vision-based technology, while still
delivering a robust assortment of features like flexible connectivity and intuitive on-board image processing tools. The camera, the latest in a line of Balluff tools designed to innovate automation, combines the power of the HALCON function library with the simplicity of the BVS-Cockpit user interface.
"Minimising time of deployment and eliminating the
over-use of plant resources to integrate vision technology is critical. The wizard-based programming tools allow for efficient set up and simple adjustments can be made on the fly, The Smart Camera is also the most connected camera available. With an on-board IO-Link master in addition to Ethernet/IP, Profinet, TCP and UDP communication, this camera can be integrated into any major control network." States Adam Baker, Vision Specialist for Balluff.
The images are recorded at the highest quality,
analysed as appropriate for the application and passed along to the controller. By using the serial number to access the SmartCamera from common web browsers such as Google Chrome, enables simple remote access even from distant locations. Integrated process controls such as brightness, focus or status indication can be set as desired.
Balluff's commitment to vision as a solution
includes offering a full line of accessories required to address applications in the industrial manufacturing environment. This broad offering includes: optics, lighting, displays, mounting hardware and power supplies along with a wide range of IO-Link products which can be directly controlled by the SmartCamera.
Balluff Ltd
01606 812 777
sales@balluff.co.uk
www.balluff.co.uk
deliver a range of doors as part of a £4 million new build warehouse and distribution centre. The new facility is for a Yorkshire-based independent tea and coffee company.
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fire resistant roller shutters, five Speedor Supers and two roller shutters.
Gordon Kipling, Northern Sales Manager at Hart
commented: “Our range of doors are particularly suited to this sector, helping to control temperature, reduce the spread of odour, and where necessary keep out pests and intruders. We do this whilst ensuring efficient operations through the fast-action automatic door systems.
“Having successfully worked with Sir Robert McAlpine
on a number of large scale projects, we were delighted to be chosen again to manufacture and install the doors on this project.”
Hart provides a range of vertical rolling doors and
shutters designed to improve efficiency within manufacturing, process and packaging sectors. These include the Speedor range of high speed doors, Firebrand and Terror Screen to protect businesses from risks, and roller shutters in steel or aluminium with optional insulation. All doors are custom sized with a range of specifications, mode of operation and finish options, including ATEX compliant installations for environments with risk of explosion.
Of particular importance to the food and drink sector,
the Speedor range includes a Cleanroom specific option, with wash down guides, stainless steel, variable air leakage requirements, and non-touch safety light curtain.
Hart Door Systems Ltd 0191 214 0404
www.hartdoors.com
FACTORY EQUIPMENT | FEBRUARY 2019 41 Hart’s doors have a life expectancy of 20 years
and 500,000 operations in normal conditions and the company is proud of its reputation for doors that stand the test of time. Hart provides longevity of product models and servicing via an in-house fully employed team.
igh performance industrial door specialist Hart Door Systems has teamed up with Sir Robert McAlpine to
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