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Hydra-Cell’s Seal-less Design Ensures High Pressure Coolant Efficiency


measured at upwards of 80%, pump shaft to hydraulic power. Being true positive displacement pumps, they maintain this exceptional


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HARTING’s preLink PCB jack: The key to industrial Ethernet networked cabling flexibility


termination system. Alongside its range of 10/100 Mbit/s M-12 D-Code, 10 Gbit/s X-Code and RJ45 connectors and extenders, the product family now includes a preLink PCB jack version which enables flexible cable-to-board connectivity within a device or machine. All the preLink connector parts are produced in rugged metal housings, enabling robust end-to-end mating. RJ45 preLink male plugs also incorporate stronger latches for extra field- installed reliability, minimising the chances of system downtime which often occurs when fragile, consumer- grade RJ45 cabling systems are used in industrial installation environments. The functional principle of the preLink system is based


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on two parts: the connector carrier and the plastic terminal module. The module has eight entry holes for finger insertion of insulated solid or stranded cable conductors, and is pressed together in a single operation with a simple 360 IDC termination.


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HARTING Ltd u 01604 827500 u www.harting.co.uk


ARTING has enhanced its simple, process-safe field installation preLink industrial Ethernet cabling


efficiency virtually irrespective of coolant viscosity and system pressure whereas screw and gear pumps, that rely on the pumped coolant for internal sealing, suffer a marked fall-off in efficiency as system pressure increases or fluid viscosity is reduced. With a Hydra-Cell pump, flow rate is directly proportional to input shaft


speed, enabling a variety of accurate control options to be employed. Of great benefit in metalworking is Hydra-Cell’s ability to handle fines entrained in the coolant that can cause


major wear problems in pumps with dynamic seals, have bearings immersed in the pumped coolant or have close internal tolerances to maintain efficiency.


Wanner International Ltd u 01252 816847 u www.hydra-cell.eu/machinetool


TouchPath adds Power-Picking ‘Control Centre’ to its ‘touch 3PL’ third party logistics system


logistics solution with the addition of a “power picking” ‘Control Centre’ option, the company announced today. Control Centre delivers power-picking productivity increases of up to 50% according to logistics users. Other benefits include the facility to assign picks to warehouse operatives on-screen, track pick status in real time and measure pickers’ performance by individual and by team, including time spent on ‘non-productive’ tasks such as cleaning or loading.


I Touch3PL is geared to the third party logistics market: the number of software licences can be increased and


decreased in line with seasonal and other 3PL demands and its core functions can be run on desktop PCs or handheld radio terminals.


TouchPath u 01422 399530 u www.touchpath.com Fork Lift or Goods Lift- Which is best for Mezzanine Floors? B


uilding a mezzanine in a warehouse, factory or workshop is a good way to make better use of space or avoid the need to extend the premises. One of the key considerations is how to handle items between the


two floors. For many the question is “should I use a goods lift or a fork lift truck?” The answer may well be one of the compact and easy to use goods lifts Penny Hydraulics manufacture – below are 6 reasons why:


#1 Loads are not always palletised or packed for convenient handling with a lift truck Transferring items from boxes or cartons onto a pallet or cage simply to allow handling between two floors is uneconomic and inefficient.


#2 Always available The biggest advantage of a MezzLift is that the lift will always be available when needed so there is never any disruption to ongoing operations. This means that handling can take place immediately rather than waiting for the lift truck and trained operator.


#3 Efficient and Flexible Design MezzLifts can be positioned where required for the most productive and efficient work. Its performance can be matched to the handling requirement, for example through the provision of platforms or cradles designed specifically for the shape and size of load. It can be equipped with appropriate cages, interlocks and other features that help ensure safety.


#4 Health and Safety Most companies are trying to reduce the number of vehicle movements as part of their wider health and safety strategy. A goods lift reduces the need for such movements and risk.


#5 Regulations / Servicing One of the biggest advantages of a MezzLift is that it doesn’t require the same level of safety certification as people-carrying lifts. Like any other piece of lifting equipment, it is covered by the normal LOLER and PUWER regulations which means it must undergo a statutory thorough inspection at least once a year. These regulations are designed to ensure safety but are not as onerous as those covering lifts designed for people carrying or, indeed, the operation of lift trucks.


#6 Low Lifetime Cost Taking into consideration the greater reliability of a goods lift, the fact that operatives do not require a qualification to use the lift and the minimal maintenance cost goods lift offer better value over the lifetime of the product.


Penny Hydraulics Ltd u 01246 811 475 u www.pennyhydraulics.com


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nternational supply chain solutions provider TouchPath is extending its peak-season-scalable ‘Touch3PL’ third party


ydra-Cell High Pressure Coolant Pumps from Wanner are claimed to be the most energy efficient, machine tool coolant pumps available,


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