PID ASSISTS WITH THE SAFE EXPORT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE FROM ISRAEL The TigerLT
Tabib Toxic Waste Services has purchased a second Tiger handheld photoionisation detector (PID) from Ion Science to ensure the safe export of hazardous waste from a new hazardous waste transfer station in Israel.
Tabib, which repackages and exports hazardous
waste materials, is using the intrinsically safe TigerLT
instrument to monitor levels of volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) in box containers before they are sent to Europe. Tabib provides comprehensive solutions for all types of waste, from the generation phase to the delivery of waste to its final destination. Since the
company was established in 1992, it has become a leader in its field, thanks to the increased awareness of environmental issues and increased enforcement of environmental laws in Israel. Tabib’s skilled chemists are using the TigerLT
on
a daily basis to check box containers of hazardous waste before they are sent to the port from the waste transfer station. The results are recorded within containerisation reports. Ideal for conducting environmental surveys, the handheld TigerLT
boasts a detection range of
0.1 - 5,000 parts per million (ppm). It utilises a standard two-point calibration protocol and offers an unrivalled industry response time of just two seconds and equally quick clear down. The TigerLT
allows easy access to the
lamp and sensor and the safe replacement of batteries in hazardous environments. The intrinsically safe instrument also meets ATEX, IECEx, UL and CSA standards.
six pin MiniPID detector cell with
anti-contamination design extends run time in the field. Low cost filters and lamps can be easily changed in minutes, minimising downtime. This instrument also features long life
rechargeable Li-ion batteries which give up to 24 hours usage. Fast battery charging allows the instrument to be fully charged in 6.5 hours, while eight hours of use can be achieved from 1.5 hours of charging time. TigerLT
features a protective, removable boot
for harsh environments while a large, clear back-lit display allows for easy viewing in any light condition. It is IP 65 rated against water ingress. An integrated torch is designed for directing the instrument’s probe into dimly lit areas. Other features include a loud 95dB audible alarm and multiple language support. It also has a push to log data log option.
www.ionscience.com
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MERGER TO DRIVE FLOW MEASUREMENT DEVELOPMENTS
Welcome to the March issue of Instrumentation. The Instrumentation, Analysis and Testing Exhibition took place on 13 March at the Silverstone Circuit. The latest devices were on display within site of the racing track. The location is particularly apt as instruments play a key part in the automotive industry. This is evident on Page 24 of this issue, where we find out more about the essential role of test and measurement instruments in the development of steering systems.
Victoria White - Editor METROLOGY DEPARTMENT AT JCB TRAINING ACADEMY
Almost ten years ago, JCB chief executive officer Lord Anthony Bamford had a vision for educating the next generation of engineers. This inspirational spark led to the globally renowned yellow goods manufacturer establishing The JCB Academy in 2010. Recognised as the first of a brand
new kind of school in the UK, The JCB Academy has a core focus on delivering high-quality engineering and business education. In 2013, the academy expanded its scope, opening the doors to accept its first intake of apprentices. Since 2013, apprentice numbers have grown from an
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annual intake of 40 to over 140 apprentices in 2017. To accommodate this growth, Lord Bamford opened a £1.2m apprentice training centre in 2017. This state-of-the-art
facility incorporates a metrology department that is fully supported by Mitutoyo and is now recognised as a Mitutoyo Satellite Centre. Sponsored by JCB, the academy has core
challenge partners that include Bentley Motors, Network Rail and Rolls-Royce. Each of these
companies contributes to developing the unique curriculum and learning techniques. To deliver the curriculum, The JCB Academy has employed academic specialists with an established industrial background. The metrology department now allows The JCB
Academy to deliver this tailored metrology and inspection training resource to all the companies it provides apprentice training for. The JCB Academy delivers unique, relevant, captivating and accredited inspection training that encompasses both practical and theoretical studies that are, above all, relevant to industry.
www.mitutoyo.co.uk
The Flow Measurement Institute (FMI) has merged into the Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC) to create a new Flow Measurement Special Interest Group (SIG). The FMI was founded by NEL and
Coventry University in 2014 and has more than 550 members from across the world, including oil and gas operators, manufacturers, academia, service companies and laboratories. The core goal of the FMI is to help companies compete in the global marketplace by driving flow measurement developments that deliver against future challenges. This vision will be significantly enhanced with the support of the InstMC, including further opportunities to contribute to standards bodies, education, technology development
and government policy. Patrick Finlay, chief executive of
the Institute of Measurement and Control, said: “Until the FMI was established four years ago, the global flow measurement industry was fragmented, with no single organisation having the resource to address evolving R&D challenges. The InstMC’s newly created Special Interest Group will build on the FMI’s strategic plan to ensure that R&D and standards development is driven by the needs of industry. Its cohesive approach will deliver one voice from a diverse range of talent across industry and academia, and develop a flow measurement infrastructure that helps companies across the world compete more effectively.”
www.instmc.org
IMTS 2018 continues to widen its appeal to international and domestic visitors by dedicating 130,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space to Hannover Messe USA, the newly branded North American industrial technology co-located trade show.
www.imts.com
B&R is investing in its Gilgenberg site, located a few kilometers from the B&R headquarters in Eggelsberg. The expansion adds new offices, training rooms and production space. A new logistics hall has also been opened at the site.
www.br-automation.com
Pepperl+Fuchs of Mannheim and Lufthansa Technik of Hamburg have founded an equally owned joint venture called
3D.aero. The aim of this new company is to research, develop and sell innovative automation solutions for the aviation industry.
www.pepperl-fuchs.com
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