Editors Choice
Benefit from improved
efficiencies in process
applications with HBM
training
HBM paces
ahead with its new
compact force
transducer
Following on from a successful series of training and workshops, HBM – a market
leader in the field of test and measurement – has announced the dates for its next
training course, which will take place on the 21-22nd May 2015.
As precise measurements of especially small forces in a given measuring environment
often place high requirements on force transducers, HBM - a market leader in the field
of test and measurement - has responded to these demands by developing the new
CFT-25kN force transducer with a nominal force of 25kN.
Suitable for all personnel working in a field where fast weighing and high accuracy is
demanded, ‘Fundamentals of dynamic weighing and strain gauge load cells’ is a two
day seminar designed to improve efficiencies in your process application.
Located at the Woodland Grange Conference Centre, Warwickshire and presented by
Dr. Henrik Brutlach, this HBM seminar is aimed specifically at technical orientated
users, technicians and engineers from the field of mechanical engineering or similar,
especially users of strain gauge based load cells in dynamic weighing processes. All
seminar materials required for the course are included.
Featuring a compact design, without compromising on accuracy, the new CFT-25kN
is only 3% the size of other transducers on the market using similar sensors, which is
particularly suitable for use when space is constrained.
Manufactured to the highest quality using Gallium Phosphate, the CFT-25kN produces
twice as high an output signal for the same measurement load in comparison to
Quartz, which is the standard material on the market. This makes it possible to
measure extremely small forces reliably.
To register or for further information on this training course, contact HBM United
Kingdom Ltd on 0208 515 6000 or via email: [email protected] or visit the HBM
website at www.hbm.com/en/menu/seminars/seminar-calendar/
For further product information and the complete technical documentation available
for download visit www.hbm.com/paceline. Alternatively please contact HBM
United Kingdom Ltd on 0208 515 6000 or via email: [email protected]
Vortec’s Hazardous
Location Enclosure Coolers
Receive ATEX Certification
Terex cements
relationship with CEMEX
Industrial facilities with hazardous locations, which require
ATEX Certification, gained new safe cooling options as Vortec’s
line of Hazardous Location Enclosure Coolers received official ATEX Certification.
“The ATEX Certification means that industrial facilities can now save thousands of
dollars while cooling electrical, electronic and control system enclosures in ATEX Zones
2 and 22. Previously, industrial facility managers had to spend thousands of dollars
to modify traditional Freon air conditioning units for hazardous locations or purchase
expensive ATEX Certified air conditioners,” said Vortec Engineering Manager Steve
Broerman.
Terex Material Handling’s Demag Service team has
completed a major refurbishment and upgrade of a
Demag crane system at the CEMEX cement production
facility in Rugby. The plant is CEMEX’s largest UK
operation, working 24/7 and outputting over 5,000 t
of cement per day.
The newly ATEX Certified ATEX Vortex A/C models 7415, 7425, 7435 and 7470 draw
on Vortec’s fifty plus years of air technology expertise and in-depth knowledge of
industrial needs to fill the need for safe enclosure cooling in hazardous locations. These
Vortec models offer 900, 1500, 2500 or 5,000 BTU/hour cooling capacity to suit the
differing needs of each facility.
CEMEX’s Operations & Technology team recognised that heat and dust in the arduous
working environment had been causing system faults. In addition, some of the crane
system’s components, including the Siemens S5 PLC, were no longer supported by
manufacturers. The Demag crane’s existing controller was updated with a state-ofthe-art Siemens’ S7 PLC, facilitating full y automatic control via an interface with the
CEMEX master control room. The refurbishment programme also transferred the
control systems to a bespoke 8 x 2 m cabin, which had been prefabricated in Germany
and delivered to site as a plug-and-go package. The air conditioned cabin has an
air seal, minimising the ingress of dust, to protect against damage to the control
equipment. The cabin, which is located near the roof of the store also improves safety
as technicians are no longer required to operate the system from the crane bridge.
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
www.vortec.com
Royal HaskoningDHV
recognised for asset
management expertise
with ISO55001
certification
Lloyd’s Register has recognised Royal HaskoningDHV for its approach to asset
management at Chemelot Industrial Park making them one of the world’s first
engineering consultancies to receive ISO55001 certification.
ISO55001 is the new international standard for asset management. The standard
supersedes PAS55 and goes a step further by incorporating the financial impact
of asset management decisions. Royal HaskoningDHV’s innovative managing
agent role separates the owner, manager and service provider roles associated
with asset management, resulting in greater transparency, fewer conflict of
interest situations, and higher service levels.
For more information on Royal HaskoningDHV’s approach to asset management,
visit royalhaskoningdhv-tailoredassetoptimisation.com
Aluminium Shapes celebrates
thirty years extruding in steel
town, Corby
Aluminium Shapes www.alishapes.co.uk, one of only
two UK owned aluminium extrusion companies, is marking
30 years in business with a raft of new business wins and
investment in growth.
Extruding over 5 million metres of aluminium a year from it’s base in ‘steel
town’ Corby, key markets include retail, medical, building automotive and hi
tech enclosures. The company specialises in making the impossible possible
in extrusion terms, and has produced sections for bomb resistant window
systems, tile trim, child safety rails, super fast hard drives, lighting surrounds
and domestic appliances amongst many other end uses.
Building a name for itself in the UK and Europe for the rapid turnaround of
new tooling and samples with the added benefit of in house cutting edge CNC ,
Aluminium Shapes produces sections from as low as 28g up to 6kg per metre.
Aluminium Shapes will be exhibiting at LuxLive
http://www.luxlive.co.uk/ 18-19 November, 2015 at London’s ExCel.
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