EDITOR ’ S CHOICE NEW TEAM , NEW TECHNOLOGY
THORITE
Company to attend Southern Manufacturing & Electronics show
Compressed air and fluid power specialist Thorite will launch its new dedicated Electronic Automation ( EA ) Team at the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics show in February .
The Bradford based company will also be unveiling new products and technology at the event , to be held at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre in Hampshire from February 7th to 9th .
Visitors to the show will be able to meet EA Technical Development Manager Mik Rhodes who will be on-hand to explain how Thorite can help original equipment manufacturers ( OEMs ) unlock the potential of electronic automation to develop equipment that delivers faster changeovers and improved productivity .
The team will employ demo units to explain the best uses for pneumatic and electronic automation , as well as electric pick and place grippers demonstrating the range of motion available with the latest technology .
Tom Simpson , Marketing Co-Ordinator for the EA Team , said : “ Electronic automation is increasingly being recognised by OEMs as a more efficient alternative to pneumatic power on some machinery .
“ We have expanded our expertise over the years in line with this shift and we ’ re
Thorite ’ s Systems Team will be available to discuss everything from panels and valve islands to compressor and OEM sub-assemblies . excited to be sharing it at the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics show , which is a highlight of the engineering events calendar .”
Thorite ’ s Systems Team will be available to discuss everything from panels and valve islands to compressor and OEM subassemblies .
Thorite will also use the event to introduce the newly launched Ultima range of oilfree compressors from Gardner Denver , which are 37 % smaller and 13 % more efficient than comparable compressors and have no need for ducting thanks to their internal heat exchangers .
Thorite ’ s in-house pump expert will provide hands-on demonstrations using a cut-away unit of Graco ’ s new gamechanging EODD pump , QUANTM , that requires zero compressed air and deliver up to 80 % reduction in energy consumption , whilst maintaining the proven AODD benefits .
The Southern Manufacturing and Electronics show boasts a diverse range of suppliers which attracts manufacturers ranging from major players to SMEs , from across the UK and continental Europe .
For further information , please visit www . thorite . co . uk
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