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Arbor Forest Products returns to Union Industries for second Ramdoor to boost productivity and cut noise pollution
A satisfied customer has returned to Union Industries for the fitting of a second high speed industrial door to enable it to keep production noise to a minimum, while transporting raw materials and products in and out as efficiently as possible. Arbor Forest Products, the UK’s leading independent timber importer and processor, which is based
in Barrow Upon Humber, offers a bespoke milling service with the ability to process orders in 10 days. It also turns imported wood into cladding and shed material, primed MDF mouldings, roofing
battens, structural and landscaping timber and decking. The productivity of its operations was impacted by an unreliable sectional overhead security
door, which was experiencing issues due to impact damage, which led to the company returning to Union for its second Ramdoor. The Ramdoor is known as the 'Big Daddy' of high-speed doors, due to its wind resistance and
extremely robust construction from heavy duty materials and components. It is activated by Union Industries’ new remote-control system, which was also retro-fitted to
the existing Ramdoor at the site, fitted in 2004, allowing both doors to be activated on the same truck mounted remote control. In addition, the Ramdoor provides the additional benefit of supporting noise reduction in line with
the construction of the building, which was designed to help minimise the sound of the production process from within the factory. Union’s blades for the Ramdoor, which are manufactured from heavy-duty two-ply Ramhide material, are proven to reduce noise escaping from buildings. Alongside the installation of the new door, Arbor Forest Products also asked Union Industries to
update its existing door with new features due increased wind speeds through the factory as a result of a new opening that has been created in the building. Union refreshed the Ramdoor, which has been consistently operating at the site for 17 years, which
included retrofitted Windbars along with a new door blade to withstand the new-found wind loads. Rob Howe, Technical Sales Engineer at Union Industries, said: “We are really pleased to
welcome Arbor Forest Products to a very long list of repeat customers. The company has benefited from the reliability and robustness of our Ramdoor for many years so it’s great to be able to add a second to its facility.”
Fabricator units feature inverter-based power transformation technology. They operate at 87
per cent electrical efficiency - a 30 per cent improvement over step-regulated power sources - so they lower primary power consumption and are more environmentally friendly. An energy save mode reduces power consumption by 35 watts when the welder sits idle. These units also have a power factor of 0.91, which lowers primary amperage requirements; this may allow using more machines on the same circuit breaker or reduce worries about nuisance trips.
ESAB offers two dedicated wire feeders, the Fabricator Feed 304 and Fabricator Feed 304w
water-cooled feeder. Quick connectors at the back of the Fabricator power source make it easy to connect to the wire feeder with quick and heavy duty connectors. Water-cooled variations feature the water cooler integrated into the power source and a quick connection for the torch.
ESAB launches fabricator series of heavy-duty, inverter-based systems for MIG/MAG And Stick Welding
For fabrication and construction firms that need reliable and efficient welding systems that can withstand rugged industrial environments, ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced its Fabricator EM 401i, EM 401iw and EM 501w inverter-based welding power sources and associated wire feeders for MIG/MAG and flux cored welding. The 401iw and 501iw feature a factory- integrated water cooler. Fabricator controls simplify operation by optimising arc performance for the wire and gas combination selected with predefined settings, and operators can independently adjust wire feed speed and voltage at the feeder. For process flexibility, Fabricator also provides an MMA welding output.
These units use inverter-based technology to increase welding performance to improve
mobility with lighter weight, increase energy efficiency and offer more advanced controls to boost weld quality and productivity. The Fabricator EM 401i and EM 401iw have an output rating of 400 amps at 60 per cent duty cycle. The Fabricator EM 501iw has an output rating of 500 amps at 60 per cent duty cycle.
Housed in a weather-protected IP23S-rated case, the Fabricator has an air tunnel cooling
design that isolates electronics from dust, oil, metal shavings and other airborne contaminants. Thick metal side panels provide impact protection. Large feet provide ground clearance and extra protection for the chassis, while its two ergonomic handles are crane rated. Because of their rugged design, ESAB offers a three-year warranty on the power source and wire feeder.
Union Industries 01132 448393
www.unionindustries.co.uk
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www.esab.com.
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