14 BULKDISTRIBUTOR
Components
No power, no problem
H
ow do you transfer liquids from drums
and barrels safely and cleanly when
there is no electrical or air supply available to
drive the pump motor? Even manual, handoperated pumps may not be an option.
Michael Smith Engineers says a lithium ion
cordless rechargeable drum pump motor
developed by drum pump specialists Finish
Thompson (FTI) is the answer.
The S6 12-Volt rechargeable 2-speed drum
pump motor can be used with any of the Finish
Thompson EF polypropylene, pure polypropylene/
PVDF or stainless steel tube sets. The result is a
versatile and portable option for remote or
difficult-to-access drum emptying applications.
The cordless design makes it easy to transfer
fluids virtually anywhere, with maximum fade-free
performance, equivalent to a corded AC powered
motor. The latest lithium ion batteries have a
much higher energy density compared to nickel
cadmium (NiCd) or nickel metal hydride (NiMH)
batteries so the pumps can operate effectively for
up to 50 minutes between charges. Also, lithium
ion batteries have no ‘memory’ effect which
May/June 2016
The cordless design of the S6 makes it easy to transfer fluids virtually anywhere
means they can be recharged at any state of their
discharge.
The S6 rechargeable drum pump motor has a
solid-state electronic control circuit that monitors
all aspects of the motor and battery pack to
ensure reliable operation and long-life, while dual
cooling fans help to improve the performance and
life of the battery pack.
Multiple charging options include 115V or 230V
AC and for mobile applications an automobile or
commercial vehicle 12V port option will suffice.
For permanent charging locations, a moulded wall
hanger is available which stores the charger unit
internally.
On the low speed setting, the pump motor will
run for approximately 50 minutes between
charges and the high speed setting, it will run for
around 20 minutes.
The S6 is said to be an ideal option for
transferring fluids from drums, barrels and carboys
where a power supply is not available, is too
distant from the point of pumping, or where fluids
need transferring in remote, isolated locations.
www.michael-smith-engineers.co.uk
Gauging the
thickness
D
orchester, UK-based Tritex NDT has launched a new
thickness gauge.
The Multigauge 5650 Surveyor, based on the existing
Multigauge 5600, has new features including the option to
exchange the probe and the gauge automatically switches to
single echo mode for measuring GRP, plastic or uncoated
metal. The gauge also measures metal thickness through
coatings of up to 20mm thick, to give the same performance
as the Multigauge 5600. In addition, either probe can also be
used in echo – echo mode, if required, by selecting the option
from the keypad during measurement, negating the need for
special probes.
The gauge has a large modern colour display and an easy to
use clear graphic menu. It was designed in line with Tritex’s
concept of simple, accurate and robust. Intuitive menus allow
navigation while the gauge has added features to improve
performance.
For metal measurement, the gauge uses the multiple echo
technique to ignore coatings up to 20mm thick and just
measures the metal substrate. No grinding or removal of the
coatings is required, significantly reducing preparation time
and ultimately saving both time and money when carrying
out inspections.
All probes have intelligent probe recognition (IPR), which
automatically adjusts settings in the gauge when connected,
resulting in a perfectly matched probe and gauge for
enhanced performance. Also, the automatic measurement
verification system (AMVS) used with multiple echo ensures
only true measurements are displayed, even on the most
heavily corroded metals. An optional leather case protects the
gauge in even the harshest environments.
Only single crystal probes are used, which have a number of
advantages when measuring on curved and corroded
surfaces. The new Multigauge 5650 is supplied as a complete
kit, ready to use, with a three year warranty and free
calibration for the life of the gauge.
www.tritexndt.com
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The Multigauge 5650 Surveyor has the option to exchange the probe and the gauge
automatically switches to single echo mode for measuring GRP, plastic or uncoated metal