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Rough, Tough Stainless-Steel SICK Sensors Thrive in the H arshest Environments


ITH the release of Inox versions of its GR6 rectangular and GR18 cylindrical sensors, SICK has delivered rough, tough, high-availability photoelectric performers for detection duties in harsh environments such as chemical washdown or the presence of aggressive oils, lubricants and dust. ned for universal compatibility and easy installation in industrial s, the SICK GR6 Inox and GR18 photoelectric sensors are ECOLAB- and feature corrosion-resistant V4A (316L) stainless steel housings to IP69K, combined with specialist screen coatings and seals that


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irBench Ltd have announced an upgraded range of AOF Oil Mist Filters. The AOF range is designed for extraction of oil mist and smoke from machining applications. AOF units can be machine-mounted, or supplied with separate stands where required.


AOF is designed to use the wind shear principle for initial separation of mist from airstreams. As the


contaminant loading on the fan is very low, typically they do not suffer from loss of impeller balance and so can be serviced in-house at relatively Units are supplied as standa


rd with a high-grade final long intervals.


filter with an estimated life of up to 3600 working hours. Usually available from stock, and supplied complete with all parts required for mechanical installation, AirBench can solve most mist extraction issues quickly and simply.


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the GR6 Inox is no bigger than a sugar cub igh resistance to corrosive chemicals.


standard M18 thread-mounting, so the


sensors together present versatile options for through-beam, retro-reflective or proximity sensing duties. Their precision PinPoint red light or infra-red LED light spot options combine with intelligent signal evaluation that is immune to interference from ambient light, dirt, moisture, and electromagnetic fields. So, the sensors reassure with reliable switching high levels of availability and a long service life.


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Says David Hannaby, SICK’s UK product manager for presence detection: “For tough applications such as machine tool operation, materials handling and some assembly processes, plastic sensors offer limited durability and need In aggressive washdown environments, especially in food processing and pharmaceutical


frequent maintenance.


machinery, sensors not only need to cope with acid or alkali chemical cleaning regimes, but the effects of rapid temperature changes during washdown, causing pressure differences that suck moisture into inferior devices. “For too many operators, the temptation to choose lower-grade plastic sensors in the pursuit of economy has often meant sacrificing reliability and putting up with frequent device changes and downtime.


“Now the release of cost-effective Inox versions of our GR6 and GR18 photoelectric sensors has made available a range of rugged, hard-working sensors that can withstand aggressive oils, lubricants and dusty atmospheres as well as ambient temperatures between -25°C and +55°C.”


The versatile SICK GR6 Inox and GR18 Inox offer complementary choices for electrical connectivity, reflectors and mounting solutions specifically-designed for use in challenging environments and washdown conditions. The sensors can also be easily identified after years of use because their product name is laser-etched into the housing surface. Set-up and adjustment is easy with a user-friendly potentiometer and highly-visible indicator LEDs . THE SICK GR6 Inox product family comprises over 40 variants, so that almost any object, no matter the surface texture or colour, can be detected under the harshest of conditions. Easy mounting is assured with M3 threaded mounting holes.


The standardised M18 cylindrical design of the SICK GR18 Inox comes in a standard length and a space-saving shorter version with both M12 male connector and 2 m cable variants, together with quick and space-saving mounting in either in a through-hole or using a mounting bracket.


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Ultrasonic Flowmeters Help Reduce Drug Production Costs


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• All wetted parts 304 stainless steel • Port sizes 3/8” bsp through to 1” bsp


• Normally closed and normally open functions available


• Pressure range 0-16 bar in either direction meaning bi-directional flow. • New design of endcap allows snap in mounting into manifold up to 5 station • Reed switch sensing available with 10 metre cable option available • FKM seals with PTFE seat as standard


• Valves available from sto • Competitively priced


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• 3/2 pilot valve available with different electrical connections available ck for immediate delivery.


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oax valves UK are proud to introduce the new FMX range of compact, high flow, stainless steel externally con- trolled valves. With a new unique floating seat arrangement giving greater flow than comparable valves: Features of the valve include:


itan Enterprises reports that its Atrato and MetraFlow ultrasonic inline flowmeters are used by drug manufac- turers to streamline production and reduce costs. These devices measure a liquid’s rate of flow with extraordinary levels of accuracy, helping drug manufacturers control small details that make a big difference during production. Production of pharmaceutical drugs presents difficult challenges for process instrumentation used to monitor and optimise the process. Typically processes require devices able to c


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and constructed from ultra-pure materials so as to main- tain hygienic, sterile and sanitary conditions.


patented ultrasonic technology, which enables it to operate with excellent accuracy over a very wid flow range (0.00 2 to 20 litres/ minute). The rugged, cl makes the Atrato ideal for almost a


The Atrato range of inline low flow flowmeters use e


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+110°C and pressures up to 30 bar ( device are available for metering fl


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Different models of this non-invasive flow measurement uid flow from -10°C to 435 psi).


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