TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION ADVERTORIAL


Alicat Scientific a Preferred Supplier for VICI Air Pollution Analyzer Calibrators


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Martindale sponsors SkillElectric


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s part of its commitment to supporting the next generation of electricians and inspiring others to take up electrical apprenticeships, Martindale Electric was delighted to sponsor this year’s SkillElectric 2016, the electrical industry’s premier skills competition.


The challenge was set over a two day period and saw eight top apprentices from around the UK carry out a series of practical tests and tasks at the NEC, in a bid to secure a place at the World Skills Event in Kazan, Russia in 2019. The event was organised by the two charities, NET Services, specialists in accreditation of electrical skills, and Worldskills UK.


Using top of the range safe isolation kits, which were donated by Martindale Electric, apprentices were faced with a selection of workplace scenarios, typically faced by electrical installers.


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licat Scientific has been selected by analytical instrumentation manufacturer Valco Instruments Company Inc. (VICI) as one of its


preferred suppliers for gas flow controls in its Dynacalibrator Calibration Gas Generators. Alicat’s range of BASIS OEM mass flow controllers provide the control required by VICI to create gas mixes down to fractions of a nanogram per minute, in a compact footprint for easy integration. Designed specifically for original equipment manufacture and process


integration, BASIS is Alicat’s smallest footprint instrument. It controls gas flow rates used for mixing or diluting, or supplied into processes—such as gas analyzers, custom blending manifolds, and burners. Introduced in 2015, BASIS has been qualified and accepted by customers within gas chromatography, gas mixing, and sputtering for film coating, as well as burner applications.


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Wates Group. The partnership is worth an estimated £2 million per annum, and will see Arco supply its quality personal protection equipment (PPE) to Wates for the next three years. Wates employs over 4,000 people, and works with more than 10,000 supply chain operatives and partners, therefore placing a significant need and responsibility on the provision of effective PPE to keep workers safe while carrying out a variety of tasks. Arco is perfectly positioned to fulfil the PPE requirements of Wates, and will be providing high- quality products that have been rigorously tested in Arco’s own independently accredited Product Assurance Laboratory, and that also comply with Arco’s ethical sourcing policy.


Arco Celebrates New Partnership with UK Construction Giant, Wates E


Bryan Lawrie, Sales and Marketing Director at Arco Ltd, said:


“We are thrilled to be working with Wates; not only because the company is a construction industry market leader, but also because a great synergy exists between Arco and Wates” Arco


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SICK TR10 Lock Ensures PLe/SIL3 Safety Locking of Moveable Machinery Guards


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he TR10 Lock is a safety locking device providing PLe (EN ISO 13849)


SIL3 (IEC 61508) protection for personnel and processes through physical locking of moveable safety equipment such as guards and screens to prevent access to, or interference with, machinery in a hazardous area.


Equipped with two Output Safety Switching Devices (OSSDs), it is a type 4 device (EN ISO 14119) and offers a choice of universally-coded or unique-coded variants. The unique-coded variant accepts only previously taught-in actuators, which means it has a high coding level and therefore removes the need for additional measures for protection against manipulation during mounting (EN ISO 14119). It can be cascaded in series with up to 30 devices in large installations with minimal cabling and connection costs.


The TR10 Lock features an RFID-triggered solenoid locking bolt that extends into the actuator for physical prevention of opening, or movement, of a safety guard. The holding force of 1300N ensures effective protection and the TR10 can be mounted in several different ways to make it easy to integrate with the machine design.


SICK safety specialist, Dr Martin Kidman, explains: “The TR10 Lock is especially useful in situations where fault masking may be an issue, since they can be connected in series quickly, easily and independently of control units. The safety level (PLe/SIL3) is not lost because the OSSD semiconductor outputs reliably detect any errors. The TR10 locking bolt is only extended when the correct solenoid actuator is detected. It can be used with a universal code for all the actuators in an installation, or coded uniquely to one actuator.


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Inspection Labels and Tags I


nspection date labels can be used wherever a frequent and regular inspection of machinery and equipment is required. Simply mark the label with a hole punch and apply wherever you need it. Inspection labels are suitable for equipment or machinery where there is a flat surface available for attachment.


Unitag, Microtag and Nanotag are all designed to clearly


display the Next Inspection Date Due / Next Test Date or Safe working load (SWL) at the point of use. Inspection Tagging is suitable for equipment where attachment to the equipment is more suited via cable tie or split ring. All the tags use a unique holder and insert system to


ensure the latest status is instantly visible at the point of use. If the equipment passes inspection then the insert is placed in the holder, displaying the latest equipment information to any users.


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xpert in safety, Arco, is celebrating a prestigious contract win with one of the UK’s largest family-owned construction, property services and development company – the


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