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Watlow’s Controllers reduce flexibility and enhance user experience


experience to numerous industries, including semiconductor processing, environmental chambers, energy processes, diesel emissions, medical and foodservice equipment.


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removable I/O modules. Configurations can be custom tailored to meet the scaling needs of a tremendous range of equipment and applications. It combines power, flexibility and functionality with best-in-class ease of use.


• 4.3-inch high resolution capacitive touch screen • 1 to 4 channel PID process and machine control • 1 to 24 channel data logging • Superior temperature and humidity control • Easy connectivity and data mobility • Configuration and monitoring software • The F4T can log process data from the ASPRYE and display it on the screen


Watlow’s new ASPYRE® power controller family is available with a variety of options allowing one platform to be


reused across a wide range of applications, which can help save time and money. ASPYRE models available include sizes from 35 to 700 amps.


This power controller family features multiple advanced microprocessor-based firing and control mode algorithms. Combined with diagnostics and several communications options, the product enables equipment automation.


• Industry-leading design and ease of service • Wet heater bake out • Improved process control for a wide variety of load types • Built-in voltage and current sensors, semiconductor fuses, alarms and diagnostic features • Connectivity access to process and equipment data through a wide range of communication protocols • Connecting ASPYRE with an F4T simplifies your thermal system and lowers overall system costs


Watlow Plasmatech GmbH  +43 6244 20129 0  www.watlow.com


Fast and resilient rubber repair


rubber parts such as liners in mills, pumps, feeding bowls, hoppers and chutes. These adhesive compounds are suitable for an exceptionally wide range of applications, even those in the most hostile environments. They are available from highly rigid grades to those that are extremely flexible and now there is a new addition to the range. This latest development is LOCTITE PC 7352, a versatile,


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two-part, trowelable compound that can be used as a gap filler, repair and sealing paste, coating or even for rebuilding applications. The product rapidly cures at ambient temperature to a tough and resilient adhesive, making it an excellent choice for on-site tasks.


Henkel Ltd  01442 278000  www.henkel-adhesives.co.uk


ODU Connectors O


DU are a niche manufacturer of ‘problem-solving’ connectors and assemblies with particular expertise


in rugged miniature ‘push-pull’ circular connectors and modular rectangular connectors.


Medical - ODU has the right connections for these vital


technologies, proven many times over, meeting the strictest regulatory requirements and specifications.


Instrumentation - a specialist in high-performance


contacts, ODU has been successfully connecting interfaces in test and measurement for many years.


High-Speed Data - a variety of rugged connectors for all


protocols up to 14.4Gb/s Military & Security - miniature connectors that perform


faultlessly in the most demanding of environments - the services deserve a connector system that is totally secure, utterly reliable and fit-for-purpose – exactly what we offer.


Industrial - modular rectangular connection systems


incorporating signal, data, coax, power, fibreoptic & fluidic contacts, available in many formats, from standard connectors up to complex custom sub-assemblies.


ODU-UK Ltd  0330 002 0640  sales@odu-uk.co.uk  www.odu-uk.co.uk


speaking at the 2020 Leadership ‘Anchor High’ summit held from 10th and 11th March at the Lough Erne Resort in Fermanagh. The conference is the flagship event and major initiative of Manufacturing NI. Addressing the conference, Joan Mulvihill said: “With Industry 4.0 is a buzzword in manufacturing, everyone is engaged


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in a race to digitalise factories. However, it is important that companies adopt digital technologies sensibly and there is ‘no digital waste’. For successful ROI in digitalisation, a measureable functionality and productivity should be achieved. “With new technologies the opportunities to learn new skills and grow output are much higher. This is the


success of digitalisation. Siemens


CONNECTINGINDUSTRY.COM/IRISHMANUFACTURING  www.new.siemens.com IRISH MANUFACTURING | APRIL 2020 31


the installation and commissioning of a new state-of-the-art milk powder processing system. As the equipment installed must be to the highest hygienic dairy specification, Yew Tree Dairy has chosen to install DMN-WESTINGHOUSE rotary and diverter valves. For part of the upgrade, DMN has supplied an AL type rotary


valve with easily removable end covers which facilitates access to the internals of the valve for cleaning purposes by maintenance staff. The AL rotary valve also features air purged seals which prevents the build-up of product around the rotary valve shaft and seals. This can be a real problem with dairy powders due to their extremely low bulk density.


DMN-WESTINGHOUSE  01249 818401  www.dmnwestinghouse.com


Siemens urges Northern Ireland manufacturers to ‘strategise’ digitalisation


People, culture and attitude at core of digital technology adoption


iemens has urged manufacturers in Northern Ireland to ‘strategise’ digitalisation of their factories using ‘top down bottom up’ approach. The call came from Joan Mulvihill, Digitalisation Lead for Siemens Ireland while


Yew Tree Dairy chooses DMN-WESTINGHOUSE rotary and diverter valves S


kelmersdale based, Yew Tree Dairy is about to complete the final stage of a massive upgrade of their factory which will include


enkel’s LOCTITE® polyurethane technology is highly effective for the running repair of conveyors belts and


ince 1922 Watlow designs and manufactures industrial heaters, temperature sensors, controllers and supporting software as well as assemblies – all of the components of a thermal system. Our 2,000 team members bring their


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