PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES
The Right Mix
Developing a liquid mixing process requires specialist expertise , whether manual or automatic in operation . Factors such as solids suspension , distribution and shear sensitivity determine the type of agitation , blending , or mixing required . Positioning of the mixer , access , temperature control and CIP requirements must be considered , along with risk assessments at the design stage to ensure compliance with directives such as PED or ATEX , and appropriate CE markings or Notified Body approvals .
Axium Process specialises in all aspects of liquid processing , including the development and design of hygienic mixing vessels and processing skids , from a simple blending skid up to a full-scale automatic PLC controlled mixing system . In-house operations include welding , fabrication , mechanical and electro-polishing , with quality control at all stages in compliance with EHEDG and ASME BPE guidelines .
Operating in industries where qualification , traceability and full documentation is paramount , Axium provides full traceability dossiers which can include materials certification , borescope direct view and video record , welder qualifications , weld maps , logs , dye penetrant , pressure testing , ferroxyl testing , TSE certification and Approvals .
As a leading UK based Hygienic Engineering company , Axium Process specialises in hygienic process systems and precision fabrications , offering a complete engineering service that encompasses Stainless Steel , Hastelloy , and Aluminium alloys . The company ’ s reputation for delivering innovative solutions has been built on , responsiveness , reliability , and engineering excellence .
www . axiumprocess . com
New lightweight filling material with high damping properties
Numerous machines are impaired in their performance by vibrations . To counteract this , the German durcrete GmbH has developed the lightweight and highly damping filler material durcrete ® cell .
durcrete ® cell is a mineral filler to reduce vibrations in metallic structures . Damping is increased by over 300 % and vibration amplitudes are reliably reduced . The damping material eliminates harmonics caused by sheet metal vibrations and reduces noise radiation . With its balanced weight-to-rigidity ratio , the lightweight material is ideal for moving components and for filling hollow steel and aluminum sections . While natural frequencies are changed only minimally , guiding rails and motors can be designed economically and the machine retains its dynamics . The material is optimally used as a filling material in machine tools , in automatic placement machines and in measuring technology .
www . durcrete . de
IdentifEYE - The Smart Labelling Solution
Loop Technology , specialists in industrial automation and robotics , have developed a flexible solution for affixing labels on virtually anything with a 3D profile – from irregular parcels to avocadoes and melons .
By combining real time 3D image processing with conveyor movement tracking and robot motion controllers , products can be analysed , placement location calculated , and labels applied without slowing down your process .
Key features :
• Print and apply labels to up to 1,200 parts per hour per robot .
• Product size can vary from 50 x 50 x 5mm to 450 x 400 x 400mm .
• Maximise machine time with simple batch changeover at the touch of a button .
Read more : https :// www . looptechnology . com / products / identifeye /
Production , Quality control and Batch tracking with barcodes
Recording production batches and quality control tests are an essential part of the production process . This enables fast identification of problems in the process or materials and enables inspection of the complete test records of each batch from production to warehouse .
High end software to achieve this is expensive so we have come up with some low cost affordable solutions for smaller companies . Our systems are barcode based and real time and can be implemented for as little as £ 3k .
We help you to set up the quality control testing and production run recording , and we do this on line without needing a factory visit . Free 2 month trials available
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