TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION ADVERTORIAL


New ESAB Renegade™ series of MMA/TIG inverters E


offers more power in a highly portable package


SAB Welding and Cutting Products has launched its Renegade™ Series inverters for advanced DC TIG and MMA/Stick welding. Combining


power with low weight and location flexibility, the Renegade Series has three models: Renegade ES 300i for MMA and Live TIG, Renegade ET 300i for MMA and TIG with high frequency (HF) or Lift TIG arc starts and Renegade ET 300iP, which adds controls for pulsed TIG welding.


gate switches: a slimline solenoid switch body and a slimline option pod body. These new modules allow an even wider range of safety


New Slimline Switches F


for Fortress Interlock’s amGardpro Range


ortress Interlocks has brought out two new slimline modules for its amGardpro range of interlock safety


interlock switches to be configured for many industrial applications. The range is supplied in enclosures sealed to IP67, with a 40mm wide body, and has a retention force of 10,000N, making it ideal for ensuring guard doors are held closed until machines and/or processes are in a safe condition. The slimline nature of the modules also means they can be easily fitted to 50mm guarding sections or where space is limited. The amGardpro range includes solenoid and non-


solenoid safety switches and many additional options, including key control modules, internal and escape release, redundant sensors, lock out/tag out and push buttons, e-stops and indication lights for enhanced functionality, all assembled in one device. Its robust construction makes the amGardpro ideal for industrial applications when safety, strength and reliability are of paramount importance.


Fortress Interlocks Ltd u 01902 349 000 u www.fortressinterlocks.com


Portability and Power Renegade ES 300i weighs only 15.5 kg and Renegade ET models weigh 17 kg. All models measure just 460 mm by 200 mm by 320 mm, giving them the smallest footprint among their competitors and simplifying trolley maneuvers when configured as a water-cooled system. With Renegade’s unique handle design offering built-in storage and security for the welding cables, operators can quickly pack up and go by wrapping the cables around the handles and locking them in with a dedicated shoulder strap.


ESAB Group (UK) Ltd u 0800 389 3152 u www.esab.com


Alicat Mass Flow Controllers Powers MDC’s XpressStick Gas Delivery Module


Gas Stick. With precision control of gas flows of up to 20SLPM and onboard display, Alicat’s MCE provides gas programming functionality to the gas connection module, which links pressurized gas inputs to vacuum chambers.


A The all-in-one design of the XpressStick MFC gas stick eliminates complex hardware specification in processes


which include a combination of specialty gases, pressure, precise regulation, and vacuum. Its easy programming and precise gas control system allows users to go from bottle to process in one simple step. Designed to meet ultra-high purity process requirements, the XpressStick is also offered in a stainless steel model for corrosive environments. “Fast response time, accuracy, and reliability were all key criteria in choosing an MFC instrument for our


XpressStick,” explained James Moore, MDC Vice President, Engineering & Technology. “Based on past experience with Alicat, we knew that they could deliver all three, with an integrated display that enables our all-in-one design.”


Alicat Scientific u +1 520.290.6060 u www.alicat.com


Union Industries is a bullet-proof choice for Tyneside Safety Glass U


nion Industries is helping to protect Tyneside Safety Glass’s machinery investment and employees with a new bespoke high speed Bulldoor


The Gateshead-based business is a global supplier of advanced toughened, laminated,


bullet resistant and heated glass. The company, which has 80 years’ experience in the toughened and laminated glass industries, recently invested in new equipment and needed an effective solution to protect its new digital glass printing machine.


As the conditions inside the warehouse are often high in temperature, a solution was


required to let air into the factory, but at the same time reduce the ingress of dust and increasingly cold weather, which can have an effect on the process of the printing. A solution was also required for health & safety reasons as too much wind tunnelling into the building could knock sheets of glass over causing risk to employees.


Union Industries’ Bulldoor is a Rapid Roller Door designed for areas where moderate


wind speeds are apparent. As well as standard features including free-entry into Union’s Lifetime Warranty scheme, the ability to reduce heat loss and control hygiene, the door has also been specially designed to include extra deep non-standard seals and a bespoke door blade to include a perforated mesh panel to allow some, but not excessive air movement in the factory.


Established in 1937, Tyneside Safety Glass originally manufactured various forms of


glass required during the Second World War. The family-owned business now supplies the automotive, security and defence sectors in addition to the rail, motorsport and architectural industries.


Chris Hannant, Managing Director at Tyneside Safety Glass said, “Our company has


been developing first-class products for over 80 years and it’s great that we are in a position to invest in new machinery to strengthen our current capabilities and further develop in the market.


“It’s important that we protect our investments and employees to the best of our


ability and although there were other companies out there quoting us a lower priced door than Union Industries I decided to place the business with Union Industries due to the company’s confidence in its products and professionalism.


Alan Hirst, Sales Director at Union Industries added, “We always like to cater to our


customer’s needs and sometimes that means making modifications to our existing products, which we’re more than happy to do.


“Tyneside Safety Glass wanted a high quality product to match the investment they


have already made in upgrading the machinery on site, and we were able to deliver exactly that.”


Union Industries u 0113 244 8393 u www.unionindustries.co.uk


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Left to right: Chris Hannant, Managing Director at Tyneside Safety Glass, with Alan Hirst, Sales Director at Union Industries.


licat Scientific’s MCE mass flow controllers have been integrated into MDC Vacuum Products’ XpressStick™ MFC


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