Silverson Machines at CHEMUK 2025 ADVERTORIALS
Silverson Machines will be showcasing a variety of their high speed, high shear mixers at CHEMUK. On the stand visitors will be able to see both in-tank and In-Line laboratory mixers, some of the new range of Small-scale In-Line mixers, as well as a Bottom Entry mixer.
The Small-Scale FMX10 mixer and larger Flashmix FMX25 powder/liquid mixer will also be on the stand. The FMX10 was designed to bridge the gap between the laboratory scale FMX5 and the larger Flashmix product range. It provides a simple, effective and hygienic means of powder/liquid mixing on a small scale, with a batch size of up to 50 litres, depending on viscosity. The FMX10 is able to process higher viscosity mixes, and has the option of a high speed motor, capable of 9,000rpm.
Visit Silverson Machines on Stand G64 at CHEMUK 2025
Silverson Machines
sales@silverson.co.uk www.silverson.co.uk
TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION
Hoist & Winch performance reaches new heights in roof replacement project
Beating Rising Warehouse Costs with Flexible Racking
Have you considered the impact of growth on your warehouse? It’s a goal most companies hope to reach, but for warehouses it can also prove problematic. A growth in sales usually requires additional storage space but this can come with a hefty price tag. Moving to bigger premises will come with increased rental costs, moving fees and that’s before purchasing new racking. Fortunately, paying to move is not the only solution and instead you can look at altering your
racking. For example, reduce racking aisle widths to increase the number of runs, incorporate alternative storage systems like push-back racking to double storage density within the same space or add mezzanine floors. With over 30 years’ working within the storage equipment industry, Teepee understands the challenges facing warehouse owners. If you’d like to find out how we can boost your warehouse, why not get in touch.
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eCapital helps Vantage Recruitment
When Grant Kelly thought about setting up his own recruitment business, a conversation with eCapital’s regional managing director Richard Walker gave Livingston-based Grant all the information he needed to start his own business – Vantage Recruitment – and to see that business grow. It’s now not only one of the most successful providers
of drivers to local haulage firms throughout Scotland but can also provide the vehicles as well. The secret behind its growth is invoice finance, a cashflow solution that allows organisations to release cash from outstanding invoices. It not only provides fast access to immediate cash but also an ongoing source of funding
Prior to speaking to eCapital, Grant had no understanding of invoice financing: “Richard and
his team explained everything to me clearly, and without any pressure.” eCapital is able to advance cash to Vantage based on the value of its invoices whenever it’s needed: “By using eCapital I’ve been able to grow Vantage, and with their help, turned over around £1.2 million in first full year and closer to £1.8 million the year following.”
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Hoist & Winch Ltd recently assisted in the roof lowering and lifting to replace a fabric tensile roof covering at Nottingham University’s Castle Meadow Campus.
When a landmark building in Nottingham required the replacement of its fabric tensile roof covering, the subcontractor tasked with this critical work turned to the expertise of Hoist & Winch Ltd for the roof lowering and lifting solution. The eye-catching building, a former HMRC complex similar in design to London’s O2 Arena, is today part of Nottingham University’s Castle Meadow Campus. The leaking tensile roof covering had reached the end of its 30-year lifespan and required replacement. To ensure the optimal solution to this technically complex challenge, the specialist subcontract responsible for the job approached Hoist & Winch. The objective for Hoist & Winch was to specify and supply a complete hoisting solution that would enable safe, even lowering of the original fabric roof to ground level and raising of the replacement fabric roof to its final installation height. Following a number of site meetings and consultations with both designers and roof installation personnel, Hoist & Winch was able to propose a complete package of equipment and technical support.
At the centre of the proposal were 12 Yale/CM Lodestar electric chain hoists. These 2t swl
(safe working load), 110V top-hook suspension hoists were coupled with correctly sized 30m long power feed/control cables. The idea was to operate the hoists simultaneously in sets of four while suspended from the customer’s specially designed lifting beams. Hoist & Winch also provided three separate single free-standing control stations of bespoke design to manage hoist unit motion, either individually or in sets of four, during lowering of the original fabric roof and lifting of its replacement.
Another aspect of the project saw Hoist & Winch supply a combination of 15t and 6.3t swl
William Hackett lever hoists to assist with de-tensioning the original fabric roof prior to lowering operations and re-tensioning the new fabric once lifted into its final position. As always, technical consultancy proved a core element of the overall package from Hoist &
Winch. The company’s highly professional approach ensured the specialist roofing subcontractor received guidance on project-critical factors such as lifting equipment legislation, lifting operation planning and management, overall design and sizing of two bespoke portable electrical transformers, electronic load cell selection, selecting loose lifting tackle, and site examination and testing procedures prior to the commencement of lifting operations. “The outcome was the safe and successful removal of the original fabric roof and the installation of its replacement as part of a finely controlled, smooth process,” reports Hoist & Winch Director Andy Allen. “The customer was delighted with the professionalism of our expert team and the solutions we proposed. Taking projects like this from concept to fruition is where we excel, ensuring our customers meet all of their objectives in a safe, competent and timely manner.” Such was the impression made on the specialist roofing subcontractor that it subsequently engaged Hoist & Winch in further work to adapt the already acquired lifting system and used the knowledge gained from the Nottingham project to bid successfully for another multi-point lifting project in Copenhagen.
Visit
www.hoistandwinch.co.uk for further information and to view recent case studies.
Hoist and Winch Ltd 08450 171126
sales@hoistandwinch.co.uk www.hoistandwinch.co.uk
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