TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION ADVERTORIAL
Less is more:
OK AristoRod® 38 ZN solid wire reduces spatter, porosity for more productivity when welding galvanised steels
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SAB Welding & Cutting Products has launched OK AristoRod® 38 Zn, a solid wire with a specially alloyed
formula that minimises porosity and spatter on galvanized steels. As a result, it significantly reduces or eliminates rejects and rework, delivering optimised results when welding the galvanised steel components used in transportation, white goods, agricultural tanks and troughs, HVAC systems and construction (roofs, facades, gates, fences, stairs, catwalks). Manufacturers are using thicker Zn coatings so that
they can produce longer lasting components and offer longer anti-corrosion product warranties. However, a thicker coating exacerbates the challenges inherent with welding galvanised steel. Zinc melts at temperatures lower than steel (419 oC vs. 1,370 oC). As a result, the heat of the welding arc releases zinc vapor around the weld pool, which affects arc stability and contributes to excess spatter. If trapped in the weld pool, the vapor causes porosity as the weld solidifies.
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Carolina.marino@
esab.co.uk
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Learn how a switch to robots could help transform your competitiveness
f you’ve ever considered adding robots to your production line but don’t know where to start, then
ABB’s Switch to Robots seminar could be exactly what you need. Taking place at ABB’s Milton Keynes training site on Thursday 21st November 2019, the seminar will provide a simple step-by-step guide to introducing robotic automation to the factory floor. Starting with the question ‘Could you benefit from a
robot?’, the event will cover the key aspects of developing, specifying and financing a robotic installation. ABB will demonstrate how to develop the right solution for your needs, and how to calculate the potential return on investment that can be achieved in different types of applications. There will also be the opportunity to learn from the
experiences of an SME manufacturer who has introduced robots to their factory floor, plus the chance to get hands-on experience of operating a robot in ABB’s Robot Training Centre.
“UK manufacturers are struggling to keep pace with
other leading nations that are able to quickly produce high-quality goods at low costs. For UK SMEs to remain competitive and boost their productivity they must embrace the latest production technologies,” says Nigel Platt, LBL Manager for ABB Robotics in the UK and Ireland. “Our Switch to Robots event has been designed to
help businesses identify whether a robot could be beneficial and explain the steps they need to take in finding the best solution for their requirements.”
To book your place, please visit
http://bit.ly/S2R2019
or call 01908 350300, ref. ‘Switch to robots seminar – November.
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Abacus cold mains water meter type Em scaled 0 - 999 litres in steps of 1 litre
accurate and certainly not consistent. Now, Hertfordshire company Aqumeter has developed the
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Schmersal presents smallest electronic solenoid interlock in the world
The new AZM40: strong interlocking force and compact design
interlock. With dimensions of 119.5 x 40 x 20 mm, the AZM40 is the smallest electronic solenoid interlock in the world. This makes it especially suitable for small safety doors and flaps. Thanks to the 180° angle flexibility of the actuator, it can approach the AZM40 on a stepless basis, making the interlock also suitable for flaps which do not close at 90° or those that open upwards to a 45° angle. This means the angle flexibility helps the interlock easily fit into compact spaces and those which are difficult to access. The AZM40 can also be fitted to standard 40 mm profiles without projecting. “The solenoid interlock meets the requirements of
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many users looking for space-saving solutions, as space required is a decisive cost factor in production,” explains Stephan Frick, Product Manager at Schmersal.
t SPS 2019 in Nuremberg, the Schmersal Group is presenting a new RFID-based compact solenoid
Despite its compact size, the AZM40 has an amazing
2000 Newton interlocking force. “An interlock must be selected to withstand the anticipated forces. With interlocking force of 2000 Newtons, users are on the safe side with respect to the recommendations in the standard,” explains Stephan Frick. Thee integrated RFID technology allows a coding
level of “high”. This means the interlock offers increased tamper protection in accordance with the requirements of DIN ISO 14119. The AZM40 works on the bistable principle: In the event
of a power cut, it retains the current position. This ensures safe operation, whatever the status of the machine.
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www.schmersal.co.uk
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ABACUS digital water measuring system for dispensing accurate preset quantities of water straight into mixing vessels, tanks, etc. Easy to install and simple to use, the ABACUS delivers repeatable results day in, day out, reliably and consistently.
Thousands of
units have been sold worldwide to a whole variety of industries where water is added to powders or granules for mixing purposes. Just dial in the batch amount required and press the start button. The unit stops the flow of water when the required quantity has been delivered...... easy!
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www.aquameter.co.uk
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dding a preset quantity of water to a mix has long been carried out using pails or hosepipes. Not very
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