TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION


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


Rubix in the UK has acquired West Country Tool Co. Ltd (WCT), a leading independent specialist distributor of cutting tools, as part of the Group’s network development 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 u www.rubix.com u www.wcti.co.uk


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The use and importance of safety certifications for VSDs


In the pursuit of quality and productivity, machines and production systems progressively become more sophisticated. Following this evolution, the demand for equipment safety in industrial processes also grows. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European 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 u 01527 513 800


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


WEB LOCATOR KEY INDUSTRIAL WEBSITE ADDRESS COST RECOVERY


EXPLOSION PROOF TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER


EXPLOSION SAFETY


EXPLOSION SAFE DEVICES


INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE


www.mcs-corporate.com GAS DETECTION


export@aplisens.com +48 22 814 07 77


GAS & LEAK DETECTORS


+49 2961 7405-0 hello@rembe.de


HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRON- MENTAL QUALIFICATIONS


info@isafe-mobile.com www.isafe-mobile.com


HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRON- MENTAL CONSULTANTS


safeex@safeex.com www.safeex.com


LIGHTING


+44 (0)1235 557700 www.crowcon.com


LIGHTING SOLUTIONS


+44 (0)1763208503 info@ionscience.com


LOADING DOORS


+44 (0)116 263 4700 www.nebosh.org.uk/home MACHINE SAFETY


+44 (0)1952 947682 sales@dsc-ltd.co.uk


MEDICAL & SAFETY TECHNOLOGY


+44 (0)1527 517 777 www.tamlite.co.uk


OFFERING CE AND UKCA MARK CERTIFICATION


+44 (0)1256 363090 glamox.com/uk


PPE


info@stertil.co.uk stertil-dockproducts.co.uk/doors PRECISION FLUID DISPENSING SYSTEMS


uksupport@schmersal.com www.schmersal.co.uk


SAFE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION


+44 (0)1670 352 891 www.draeger.com/en_uk/Safety TRAINING & COMPETENCY


ppe@satra.com satra.com/ppe


WELLBEING AT WORK


info@petzl.co.uk www.petzl.com/GB


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+44 (0)207 780 9580 www.nordsonefd.com


info@wieland-electric.com www.wieland.co.uk


JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 | INDUSTRIAL COMPLIANCE


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