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xium Process is experiencing an increased demand for “stand-alone” containerised systems which are quickly becoming a mainstream option for many types of applications across all industry sectors.


Increased Demand For Versatile, Portable And Practical Containerised Systems A


Installations have ranged from clean room systems, water processing and filtration applications to digestate,


leachate and effluent treatment. The benefits of a quick to install, self-contained process, requiring minimal infrastructure and civil engineering, is an increasingly preferred option for capital investments


The advantages of a secure, portable asset include ease of transportation or re-location (even to remote destinations), absolute control of quality during construction and the ability to conduct pre-delivery preparation and commissioning procedures.


Hydrostatic level sensor for up to 20m


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GE has extended its DGC line of hydrostatic level meters, adding a new sensor for measuring liquid media levels


up to 20m. The sensor consists of a measuring head with integrated electronics and an IP68 probe attached to a cable. The cable is up to 20 m long to ensure the probe can be lowered to the bottom of large tanks.


The electronics unit is enclosed in a rugged stainless-


steel housing with a G¾ thread for attachment, for instance on the tank cover. A line of LEDs integrated in the measuring head indicates the level at a glance. The sensor requires a 24V DC supply. It can be used in ambient or media temperatures from -20 °C to +75 °C. Measured values are transmitted via a 4...20 mA output.


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Axium’s customers are also benefitting from, reduced installation time on-site, minimal civil engineering and often freedom from planning permission, which together, translates into considerable time and cost savings.


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increasingly sophisticated control and automation applications. A good example of this is their innovative range of M30 ultrasonic position sensors, designed specifically for applications where continuous level measurement and object detection for bulk materials or liquids applications are required.


Ultrasonic sensors with IO-Link S


For continuous level measurement and object detection up to 8m


ensor specialist ifm electronic recognises the onward march of IO-Link technology and the important benefits it brings in helping to meet the growing demands for


The ifm M30 range includes sensors such as the UIT501, one of 6 options for


continuous level measurement and object detection which are distinguished by their ability to cover a sensing distance range of up to 8 metres. Among the key features is the ability to adjust the width of sound beam via IO-Link which also helps users to prepare for Industry 4.0.


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ABB control system cuts costs and boosts production for cable maker


An ABB control system is increasing productivity, lowering waste and reducing energy costs for British Cables Company


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ritish Cables Company (BCC) in Manchester, UK, replaced the control system on two insulated cable- making lines resulting in a 29 percent increase in the number of reels produced during an eight-hour shift. The new system controls the wire tension and maintains the correct drawing diameter as the wire is pulled through an extruder, while running at an increased speed of 1,800 metres a minute. The company was unable to source spare parts for the original control system. This resulted in frequent breakdowns costing over £60,000 per annum in lost production. Restarting the sys-tem added a further £38,000 per annum in engineering costs. The original control system was slow to respond,


setting up the machine to produce a new col-our of cable often resulted in several false starts, resulting in wire snapping and up to 10,000 metres of scrapped cable. The new ABB Compact HMI SCADA system, supplied,


installed and commissioned by ABB’s En-gineering Centre in Coalville, UK, controls two ABB AC500 programmable logic controllers (PLCs) on each line. The PLCs are linked by ProfiNET to five ABB variable speed drives (VSDs), rated between 4 kW and 60 kW, each of which control the speed of ABB AC motors. In addition, a smaller ABB VSD is used to control the positioning of the water trough that cools the extruded wire. Upgrading the motors and drives has reduced energy costs by £16,000 a year across the two lines.


The control system now triggers cable colour changes on the fly by reducing the machine speed to 200 metres a


minute during the changeover. This has resulted in an 80 percent reduction in waste. Additionally, safety of the production line is improved as guards are electrically con-trolled and rotating equipment is electrically interlocked. This prevents the safety guards from being opened while the line is running.


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ESAB digital solutions offers seamless customer experience across suite of online data management solutions


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SAB Welding & Cutting Products announced that it has migrated all elements of its ESAB Digital Solutions


offering to a unified platform powered by Microsoft Azure IoT and utilising the ThingWorx® Industrial Innovation Platform from PTC. The move provides a seamless customer experience across the entire fabrication workflow and enables the system to seamlessly share data between components on the backend. ESAB’s suite of digital services links plate optimisation, cutting, welding, gas management and quality assurance to drive continuous improvement in traceability, documentation, asset management, productivity and quality. “Manufacturers and fabricators that want to be part of


the digital transformation need a solution that connects every step of the metalworking process, and ESAB is one of the very few industry partners to offer a complete portfolio of digital services,” says Ludvig Enlund, General Manager, ESAB Digital Solutions.


ESAB  www.esab.com IRISH MANUFACTURING | SEPTEMBER 2019 31  0208 2132222  www.ifm.com/uk


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