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TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION
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Festo automation and support help accelerate the drive to vehicle electrificationWay
Vehicle electrification accelerates the need for fully-automated battery production facilities powered by Festo
Festo continues to broaden its expertise and resources to support the automotive industry's changing needs as it transforms from the internal combustion engine (ICE) towards electrification. From its comprehensive product portfolio, Festo offers coordinated solutions for the robust, safe and precise gripping and transport of battery cells, along with many years of experience to help optimise machine safety and energy efficiency. Producing battery modules is a complex process that involves
assembling costly and potentially dangerous electrochemical elements. Their production poses new challenges to the industry: for example, it is essential to avoid damaging the battery cells during handling. In the last two years, Festo has invested heavily to cover all the requirements for EV production. Festo's research and participation in joint research projects, which focus on the handling process for producing solid-state Li-ion battery cells or recycling batteries, also contribute to their development. "We are already engaged with and supporting a range of gigafactory
investments and subsequent projects for EV production, battery research and related infrastructure," says Pete Rogers, National Team Manager for Automotive at Festo GB. "Our specialist industry team is on hand to support the automation needs of this fast-growing sector." Festo offers many products and solutions for manufacturing machines
and systems along the entire production process chain, including copper-, zinc- and nickel-free products and dry- and clean-room compatible products. Festo's energy-efficient piezo valves and servo press, for example, are already driving equipment for producing wound battery cells. Using high-quality products pays off in this application because the batteries are costly and gigafactories run at high cycle rates, so maximising uptime is paramount. Production facilities for batteries and EVs are currently being planned
and built worldwide at short notice and high speed. The ability to train and on-board large numbers of employees very quickly is crucial. Festo Didactic offers industry-specific training concepts: from the Festo Learning Experience Platform for self-study to hands-on training.
Dr Ansgar Kriwet, Member of the Management Board for Sales: "In 2020,
70% of Festo's top projects in the automotive industry involved investments for electromobility." Over the next few years, Festo expects significant double-digit percentage growth in this segment.
Festo
www.festo.co.uk/electrificationofpowertrain www.festo.com
Vanguard - Improve Gas Detection Coverage the Smart Way
Nothing to lose except wires! Do you have existing WirelessHART networks and a requirement for gas detection? If the answer to the above is yes in both cases, then you might be interested in learning more about the new Vanguard. The Vanguard WirelessHART gas
detector is ideal for the monitoring of toxic and combustible gases without the need for costly and fixed wiring. With a five-year battery life and one button calibration, the Vanguard detector is easy to operate and maintain. Each Vanguard detector has a
WirelessHART® transceiver, an antenna, a display, a long-life power module, a
gas sensor, and a signal processor for the gas sensor.
FlexSense compatible The Vanguard transmitter is designed using FlexSense sensors, allowing the end user to use the same transmitter with any compatible sensor from the manufacturer, and each is hot swappable. FlexSense helps minimize the number of parts end users may choose to have in spare parts inventory and reduces the number of devices instrumentation technicians need to become familiar with. It is currently available with either a non-dispersive infrared
(NDIR) sensor for methane (0-100 %LEL) or propane (0-100% LEL), an electrochemical hydrogen sulphide sensor (0-100 ppm), an electrochemical carbon monoxide sensor (0-500 ppm) or an electrochemical ammonia sensor (0-100ppm). Wireless gas detectors like the Vanguard can augment existing
gas detection coverage with minimal financial and labour outlay. The Vanguard can be plugged-and-played anywhere in an existing WirelessHART® mesh and perform its role as a first line of defence for toxic/explosive gas monitoring.
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Features: • Wireless capability • Field interchangeable toxic and combustible gas sensors • Interoperable with existing WirelessHART® networks and asset management systems (AMS)
• Easy calibration and operation • 5+ year battery life • II 2 (2) G Ex db ia [ia] IIB T4 Gb ITS 16 ATEX 18474 -20°C < Tamb < +60°C*
Specifications: • Operating Temperature: -40°F to 149°F (-40°C to 65°C) • Supported Gases: Methane (CH₄); Hydrogen Sulphide (H₂S) • Resolution: 1%LEL or 1ppm • Accuracy: CH4 sensor – ±2% LEL or +5% of indication, whichever is greater; H2S sensor – ±2 ppm or +5% of indication, whichever is greater; carbon monoxide sensor – ±5 ppm or ±5% of indication, whichever is greater; ammonia sensor – ±2 ppm or ±5% of indication, whichever is greater.
• Enclosure: Type 4X, IP66 • Weight: 9.6 lbs (including sensor and battery)
Able 0118 9311188
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