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ADVERTORIALS


Rubix in the UK acquires West Country Tool Co. Ltd. (WCT)


Rubix in the UK has ac- quired West Country Tool Co. Ltd (WCT), a leading independent specialist distributor of cutting tools, as part of the Group’s network de- velopment strategy. Established in 1974,


WCT is a leading value- added supplier of cutting tools and related products across the South of England. The business focuses on indexable carbide tooling and the provision of customer-oriented technical-based solutions, primarily to customers in the precision engineering, aerospace, oil & gas, and automotive sectors. Based in Newton Abbot, Devon, WCT has 23 employees and generated sales of £7m in the year ending 31 December 2021. WCT will become part of the Rubix Cutting & Machining Division, retaining its existing branding, whilst becoming ‘A Rubix Company’. In joining this division, WCT will enhance the Group’s technical capabilities while providing substantial synergies for both organisations in relation to geographic coverage and the breadth and depth of customer offer.


Rubix


www.rubix.com www.wcti.com


TECHNOLOGYIN ACTION


The use and importance of safety certifications for VSDs


In the pursuit of quality and productivity, machines and pro- duction systems progressively become more sophisticated. Following this evolution, the demand for equipment safety in industrial processes also grows. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, Euro- pean and Middle East marketing manager at the global manufacturer of electric motors, drives and gearboxes WEG, explains the use and importance of safety certifications for VSDs.


Functional safety is a reality, and its presence in the machinery sector has become a legal requirement in many countries. For example, VSDs need to have their safety features certified. This is done by an unbiased third-party body that follows the applicable safety standards for VSDs and machine safety, approving them for different safety levels. But what is the meaning of functional safety, its rules, acronyms and terms quoted by those who sell, apply, certify and use this type of equipment? And how are VSDs related to machine safety?


VSDs with integrated safety functionalities Built-in safety functions for VSDs ensure safe cleaning and maintenance of processing machinery. For example, according to IEC 61800-5-2, the safe torque off (STO) safety function prevents force- producing power from being provided to the motor, corresponding to an uncontrolled stop in accordance with stop category zero of EN/IEC 60204-1. This means that, once triggered, this safety function will virtually eliminate any possibility of electromagnetic torque production on the motor shaft. Therefore, if a motor is rotating, it will coast to a stop after the STO activation. The main application of this safety function is to prevent unexpected start-up of a machine or equipment when an engineer needs to come into direct contact with dangerous moving parts, during either commissioning, operation or maintenance.


WEG ELECTRIC MOTORS UK LTD 01527 513800


www.weg.net/institutional/GB/en/


The small but mighty SEP 60 separator


Over a decade since it first arrived on the market, the SEP 60 conden- sate cleaner is still widely regarded as the flagship of the SEPURA™ range. Developed at the advanced laboratories of global filtration spe- cialists, Bowman Stor, it was intro- duced as the world’s first fully disposable separator. The com- pact, single use, quick-fit design quickly demonstrated that it could punch well above its weight, with the capacity to out-perform sepa- rators twice its size. As its name suggests, it is de-


signed specifically for compressed air systems up to 60cfm (1.7 m³/min)*. The process is simple – oily water in, clean water out – al- lowing output to be discharged straight to the sewer system with contaminant levels as low as 5ppm. Its unparalleled efficiency stems, not just from the elegantly engineered unit design, but from


the unique filtration media used inside. Bowman Stor created their own patented media called SILEXA™ in 2009 and this has now become the winning formula behind the whole SEPURA product range. Manufactured from recycled glass, SILEXA has been proven to be lighter, 20% more ab- sorbent per weight, and cleaner compared to other OEM products. Removal is straight forward too. At the end of its service life, the user simply removes the push


fittings, attaches the clip-on lid and plug (supplied with the replacement unit) and slides the unit off the wall plate. The captured oil Is sealed inside the separator, making it easy to transport and dispose of (Both the ABS plastic used for the unit and the filtration material are recyclable).


Multi Factor Europe Ltd., 01978 855995


sales@mfeuk.co.uk 56 MARCH 2022 | PROCESS & CONTROL


Aqua Safety showers - simply superior!


Weareaworldwide provider of Emergency Safety ShowerandEyeWashunits for the Oil, Chemical,Gas andUtility industries. Our unitscanoperate in tempera- tures ranging between -55°C (-67°F)and+60°C (140°F). Safety equipment includes indoor/outdoor units; units


for use in remote locations; mains-fed/self-contained. All are of superior build quality pluswehave the flexibility to adapt, modify or design bespoke units in our UKmanu- facturing facility. All products exceed ANSI/EN safety standards.


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