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Pay freezes thaw 

The continued emergence of 

manufacturing growth in the UK is 

highlighted by the number of pay 

freezes continuing to fall. 

The EEF’s pay data for the 3 

months to the end of May shows that 

the average pay settlement has risen 

to 1.5%. This is the highest level 

reported since March 2009 and is 

slightly higher than the revised figure 

of 1.4% for the previous 3 month 

period to the end of April. 

Vince Cable visit 

New Business Secretary Dr Vince 

Cable MP recently visited Bentley 

Motors’ Pyms Lane headquarters in 

Crewe as the company prepares to 

begin production of the new Bentley 

Mulsanne. Dr Cable met directors 

and employees - including some of 

the Company’s apprentices and 

graduates - and toured Bentley’s new 

Body in White facility, a new multimillion 

pound production centre 

constructed exclusively for the new 

Bentley flagship. 

Formula Student 2010 

Budding Jenson Buttons and Lewis 

Hamiltons are gearing up for the race 

of their lives at next month’s 

Institution of Mechanical Engineers 

Formula Student (FS) 2010 event. 

The competition, now in its 13th 

year, has more than 125 teams 

taking part in the five-day event at 

Silverstone Racing Circuit on 14 - 18 

July. 

Attracting entries from universities 

across the globe, teams will travel 

from countries including Australia, 

Canada, India, Sweden and Croatia. 

In a relatively short time frame thermal 

imaging technology has become the 

universal tool for effective predictive 

maintenance. Andy Baker reports. 

UK manufacturing 

recovery gathers pace 

The second quarter EEF/BDO 

‘Manufacturing Outlook’ report 

reveals that the broad based 

recovery, which began at the end of 

2009, has gathered pace. Output 

and orders balances hit their 

highest levels since the survey 

began in 1995, indicating that 

manufacturing’s contribution to the 

recovery looks set to continue over 

the coming months. 

Greater confidence across the 

sector is starting to translate into 

recruitment. However, investment 

balances continue to lag as 

uncertainty about the strength of 

future demand, availability of 

internal finance and concerns 

around business change taxes 

combine to keep plans on hold. But 

the EEF believes a package of tax 

reforms in the emergency budget 

that continues to support growth 

will go some way to alleviating 

concerns. 

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EDITOR’S COMMENT 

An air of optimism 

Long queues outside your local health 

inspector’s favourite takeaway jaunt 

- this can only mean one thing, the 

World Cup is here! For some a feast of 

sport and for others, a living nightmare 

only made bearable by the thought of a 

dodgy curry and a beer. But the one 

common thing we should all embrace is 

the air of optimism and feel good factor, 

which accompanies the event. 

It was reported recently that UK retail 

sales rose strongly in May, with analysts 

citing the World Cup as the main reason 

for the pick-up. 

Sales volumes rose by a bigger-thanexpected 

0.6% from April, helped by a 

1.7% jump in household goods sales and 

a 1% increase in food sales, the Office for 

National Statistics (ONS) said. Analysts 

said sales of televisions and food ahead of 

the World Cup had boosted the figures. 

Great news. But the importance of this 

‘pick-up’ is how it is being achieved. This 

optimism in the retail sector spurred by 

the World Cup, illustrates for me, how 

businesses have embraced this infectious 

optimism and consequently are beginning 

to reap the financial benefits. To 

simplistic? Perhaps. Does it work? I 

genuinely believe it does. UK industry has 

also started to take the bull by the horns 

and is adopting this principle with 

inspiring results. For example the EEF has 

highlighted that a growing number of 

Britain’s manufacturers reported buoyant 

trading conditions over the past three 

months on the back of rising demand in 

overseas and UK markets, and greater 

confidence across the sector is starting to 

translate into recruitment. Of course I 

realise this is not just down to positive 

thinking, and it is always easier said than 

done. But having heard the negative 

attitudes of some manufacturers over the 

last two years or so, it is not surprising 

these businesses are still finding things 

tough, while those who have adopted the 

opposite approach are beginning to reap 

the rewards of recovery. 

At the recent Drives & Controls, Air-Tech, 

IFPEX, and Plant & Works Exhibitions, I 

was quite overwhelmed at the vast 

majority of exhibitors who were so excited, 

positive, and optimistic about their 

products and services, and this came 

across when they were speaking to 

visitors. I spoke to many exhibitors at the 

various shows, and one that caught my 

attention explained to me that he told his 

employees at the beginning of the 

downturn that from that moment on they 

were never to mention the word 

‘recession’ again in front of him. He 

wanted his sales team to be positive and 

focus on opportunities. It would be 

difficult to argue against taking this 

attitude, or even why you would want to! 

UK industry is at a crossroads, most are 

taking the right route, but there are still a 

few who are adamant on talking 

themselves into an early grave. Please 

don’t let this happen. Positive thinking is 

just one attribute to success, but without 

it you might as well keep on digging! So 

take a leaf out of the World Cup and be 

positive, what have you got to lose? 

Aaron Blutstein 

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8 Plant Extra 

A round-up of what’s happening in British industry, including BCAS’ 

monthly column. 

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Originally highly exclusive, thermal imaging is now mainstream. In a 

relatively short time frame this technology has become the universal 

tool for effective predictive maintenance and it’s easy to see why. 

Andy Baker, UK & Ireland sales manager Flir Systems, reports. 

17 Process, Controls, & Plant 

Focus on: Boilers and Burners/ Seals, Bearings, & Lubrication 

Nick Campey outlines the pitfalls of managing temporary heating 

equipment on site and the help on hand from GSM telemetry technology. 

24 Energy, the Environment & Water 

Focus on: Utility Services 

Will the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme deliver what is promised? Callum 

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and other contaminants routinely exhausted from site canteens until they 

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JUNE 2010 PLANT&WORKSENGINEERING 5

NEWS 

UK manufacturing 

recovery gathers 

pace 

1 � establish an environment that 

allows manufacturing to be competitive, 

provide specific support to midmarket 

manufacturers and create 

and support investment in emerging 

technologies but without forgetting 

the needs of the traditional manufacturer. 

“But, British manufacturers have 

never waited for, or relied on, 

politicians and regulators to initiate 

change. The emerging economies 

Rob McCord, head of national 

accounts at Flogas, commented 

on his company’s presence at the 

Plant & Works Exihibiton: “The 

Plant & Works Exhibition provided 

us with a great way to introduce 

our newly launched New Energy 

division to the manufacturing and 

commercial sector. 

“We were busy throughout the 

show and received some really 

positive feedback on our New 

Energy offering, which provides 

companies looking to switch from 

oil to LPG with a cost-effective way 

in which they can save money, 

reduce their carbon emissions and 

meet the government targets 

required of them. It was also a 

great chance for us to discuss the 

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provide a huge opportunity for UK 

manufacturing. Those businesses 

who understand their core 

capabilities and who work hard to 

nurture them whilst adapting to the 

rapidly evolving international 

marketplace could see growth on an 

unprecedented scale.” 

Over the last three months both 

output and new order balances were 

at record levels of +30% and +34% 

respectively (up from 8% and 2% in 

Q1.) 

The improvement in the orders 

balances have been driven by 

improvements in both UK and export 

markets. The balance on export 

A wide variety of new products were on 

show at this year’s Plant & Works, Drives & 

Controls, Air-Tech, and IFPEX Exhibitions 

Manufacturing event 

hits the right notes 

Industry professionals were able to gain the broadest insight concerning 

what industry solutions are currently available on the market at the 

recent Drives & Controls, Plant & Works, Air-Tech and IFPEX Exhibitions 

at the NEC, Birmingham between 8-10 June 2010. 

ever-changing energy needs of the 

manufacturing industry with its 

representatives face-to-face.” 

Ian Atkinson, managing director 

of DFA Media - event organiser - 

explained DFA’s co-located shows 

have shown “significant growth 

despite tough conditions for 

manufacturers, highlighting 

industry’s continuing 

commitment to support these 

important events during the 

downturn”. The total number of 

exhibitors for the combined 

shows were up from 221 to 234 

(6% growth), with net metreage 

up by 4.7%. 

An in depth review of the colocated 

events will appear in PWE 

next month. 

orders of +23% is the highest on 

record. The balance on UK orders 

also rose to +24%, also a record with 

the improving picture reflected 

across all sectors and regions. 

Responses on employment over 

the past three months also turned 

positive in the second quarter and a 

balance of 15% of companies 

expect to recruit in Q3. 

Looking forward companies expect 

the positive outlook to continue with 

respective balances of +22% of 

firms expecting increased output 

and +20% expecting increased 

orders. 

EEF forecasts predict 3.5% growth 

The Prime Minister announced 

that the Rt Hon Lord Young of 

Graffham would undertake a 

Whitehall-wide review of the 

operation of health and safety 

laws and the growth of the 

compensation culture. 

Tom Mullarkey, chief executive 

of RoSPA, said: “We welcome this 

review and hope it will get to the 

bottom of concerns about health 

and safety once and for all, 

considering facts as well as 

people’s opinions. 

“RoSPA believes that there is 

nothing essentially wrong with the 

Health and Safety at Work Act, 

which dates back to 1974 and 

has proportionality at its heart. 

The problem is in its application. 

Good safety is all about good 

judgement - avoiding the 

intolerable, ignoring the trivial 

and, in between, getting the 

balance right between risk and 

the cost of precautions. In the 

workplace, ‘health and safety 

culture’ is a good thing, saving 

lives, preventing injuries and 

helping to cut costs and promote 

efficiency. 

“In practice, however, many 

people are getting the balance 

wrong. Some are going too far 

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in manufacturing both this year and 

next as output recovers from the 

depths of the recession. Engineering 

output, which fell by 15% in 2009, is 

expected to grow by 6.4% in 2010. 

Manufacturing saw similar surges in 

activity following the 1980s and 

1990s recessions. 

RoSPA welcomes 

H&S law review 

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has welcomed the 

announcement of a review into health and safety law and practice. 

(although many stories about 

over-the-top safety turn out on 

examination to be myths). In 

many other cases, people are still 

being hurt in easily preventable 

accidents because not enough is 

being done to ensure safety. In 

general, the latter is still a bigger 

problem than the former in our 

view. Let’s not forget that 

accidents are the principal cause 

of death among under-35s and 

that the number of people dying 

in accidents is going up - the 

figure currently stands at around 

13,500 accidental deaths each 

year in the UK. There is no room 

for complacency. 

“RoSPA has previously called for 

a permanent body to investigate 

and take action on 

disproportionate health and 

safety issues, and we welcome 

this review as an important first 

step. The problem of getting 

safety right is one that needs to 

be solved through education not 

more legislation. 

“Good research evidence rather 

than anecdotage is needed to 

establish the extent of problems 

in this field and to help identify 

possible solutions. As ever, RoSPA 

stands ready and willing to help.”

WORLD NEWS 

New Taiwanese facility 

Edwards Limited, the global 

manufacturer of vacuum technology, 

has opened a new service centre and 

sales office at Jhunan in Taiwan to 

support its customers in the industrial, 

solar, semiconductor, flat panel and 

rapidly growing LED sectors. All 

employees based at the company’s 

existing premises in Toufen will transfer 

to the new larger facility, which is 

closer to its major Taiwanese 

customers. 

The 5,000m 2 building is located at 

Kuan Yian Industrial Park in Jhunan 

Town in MiaoLi County. Roger Wu, 

Edwards country manager for Taiwan, 

explains: “Our new facility includes a 

state-of-the-art remanufacturing and 

service operation, providing improved 

turnaround time to customers, and 

also enables us to hold support stock 

and spares closer to our users.” 

The facility has been designed and 

constructed using lean manufacturing 

methodology. The use of Value Stream 

Mapping and understanding of TAKT 

time (the pace of production required 

to meet customer demand) has led to 

the development of high volume multiproduct 

flow lines which remove 

workflow waste and provide a platform 

for further growth and flexibility. 

Buncefield Trial verdicts 

A jury at St Albans’ Crown Court has found TAV Engineering Ltd guilty of 

failing to protect workers and members of the public following an 

investigation into the explosion and fire at Buncefield Oil Storage Depot 

on 11 December 2005. Motherwell Control Systems 2003 Ltd was also 

found guilty of the same charge. 

While Hertfordshire Oil Storage 

Limited was found guilty of failing to 

prevent major accidents and limit 

their effects. They also pleaded 

guilty to causing pollution to enter 

controlled waters underlying the 

vicinity around Buncefield. 

The Health & Safety Executive 

and the Environment Agency said: 

“This was the biggest and most 

complex criminal inquiry we have 

worked on together - the product of 

many hundreds of hours of 

The Manufacturing Institute says 

the past twenty years has seen the 

information technology and 

professional services industries as 

the “be all and end all” of great 

British business. However, the dot 

New management team 

Fulton was established in Bristol in 1966 to manufacture a range of 

vertical tubeless steam boilers. With recent changes to its personnel, 

including the retirement of both its sales & marketing and technical 

directors, Fulton Inc has restructured its UK business and appointed a 

new managing director and sales and marketing manager. 

Paul Richards joins the company 

as managing director bringing 

extensive knowledge of highpressure 

steam and level control 

systems having previously worked 

for Solatron. Paul is joined by Carl 

Knight as UK & European sales 

and marketing manager, who joins 

Fulton from Spirax Sarco. 

Commenting on the 

announcement, Fulton’s new UK 

managing director Paul Richards 

said: “The changes haven’t just 

stopped with management 

appointments. We have also 

painstaking forensic investigation. 

“When companies put workers 

and members of the public at risk 

and cause environmental damage 

we will prosecute. 

“When the largest fire in 

peacetime Europe tore through the 

Buncefield site on that Sunday 

morning in December 2005, these 

companies had failed to protect 

workers, members of the public 

and the environment. 

“The scale of the explosion and 

Free booklet dispels 

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influential and high-profile North West-based world-class manufacturers. 

restructured and changed the 

trading name from Fulton Boiler 

Works (GB) Limited to Fulton 

Limited, as we feel it better 

reflects the business and markets 

we now operate in. 

Richards added: “Once just a 

steam boiler manufacturer, we 

now specialise in the design and 

manufacture of energy efficient 

products and ready-to-ship skid 

mounted and fully packaged 

boiler plant rooms to meet the 

current demand for off-site 

fabrication.” 

com collapse, followed by the 

banking crisis and recent recession, 

has resulted in a long overdue 

recognition that manufacturing is 

crucial to economic recovery, 

especially for exports to boost the 

country’s balance of trade deficit. 

Adam Buckley, head of 

programmes at The Manufacturing 

Institute said: “Manufacturing is 

certainly extremely active and on 

the up as far as the North West is 

concerned. We’re helping and 

seeing manufacturers in the region 

completely explode these negative 

and outdated myths. 

“Many manufacturers are now 

ably demonstrating that stamping 

“made in the UK” on their products 

represents a symbol of quality, 

bringing with it a sense of pride and 

much needed revenue for the 

country’s economy. 

For a free copy of the ‘Myths’ 

booklet, please send an email, with 

your name and address, to 

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Engineering magazine as your 

source. 

NEWS 

The scale of the explosion and fire at 

Buncefield was immense 

fire at Buncefield was immense 

and it was miraculous that nobody 

died. Unless the high hazard 

industries truly learn the lessons, 

then we may not be that fortunate 

in future.” 

Sentencing is due to take place 

next month. 

Positive 

signs for 

handling 

industry 

The materials handling industry 

is beginning to shrug off the 

effects of the global recession. 

According to figures recently 

released by Jungheinrich Group, 

worldwide demand for handling 

equipment was up 45% in the 

first quarter of 2010 compared to 

the same period a year earlier. 

Asia recorded the strongest rise, 

advancing by 86%. 

Jungheinrich expects the 

recovery to continue and projects 

that the world market for forklift 

trucks will reach in excess of 

650,000 units in 2010 - a yearon-year 

increase of 20%. 

Jungheinrich Group’s incoming 

orders grew in the first quarter of 

2010 to reach 433 million Euros. 

Increased revenue from aftersales 

service was a major 

contributor to the Group’s 

success. 

The Group expects to achieve 

net sales of 1.7 billion Euros and 

an operating profit in the double 

digit Million Euros for the current 

financial year. 

JUNE 2010 PLANT&WORKSENGINEERING 

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PLANT EXTRA 

BCAS’ monthly column for the 

compressed air user 

BCAS through the 

years 

As the 1950’s drew to a close, the 

work on co-operation with Western 

Europe continued with a meeting at 

the BCAS offices in Victoria Street, 

London, of the Steering Committee of 

Western European Manufacturers. 

Representatives from the UK, 

Germany, France, Austria, Belgium, 

Denmark, Holland, Italy, Sweden and 

Switzerland attended. BCAS member 

Mr G. F. Davis from Hick, Hargreaves 

& Co Ltd was chairman and later 

became Chairman of Pneurop. 

In 1958, the first European Fluid 

Power Conference was held over two 

days in London with more than 200 

delegates paying 4 guineas each to 

attend. Other events involving BCAS 

included the First International 

Compressed Air & Hydraulics 

Exhibition and events at Olympia. 

Membership had remained steady 

with 74 companies in membership 

with membership fees set at this time 

by the number of employees in the 

company. BCAS Members were active 

on more than 30 BSI Committees 

ensuring that the industry developed 

relevant standards from the combined 

expertise of the membership. 

At the start of the 1960’s, BCAS, 

already 30 years old, still had no full 

time staff and paid the British 

Engineer’s Association (BEA) for 

Secretariat Services. 

The BCAS Committee Structure 

included a Technical Committee, 

Export Committee, Pneumatic Control 

Committee, Pneumatic Control 

Equipment Committee, Compressors 

Committee, Pneumatic Tools 

Committee, Spray Guns Committee 

and Electric Motor Driven Compressor 

Units Committee. 

BCAS Members had also started to 

work with the newly formed Noise 

Abatement Society to seek methods 

of drastically silencing such 

equipment as portable compressors 

and concrete breakers. 

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Hearing protection system wins 

industry award for innovation 

The British Safety Industry 

Federation (BSIF) has awarded its 

Product Innovation Award to 

VeriPRO, the earplug fit testing 

system from Howard Leight by 

Sperian. The Award, which is 

designed to recognise excellence 

and innovation within the safety 

industry, was presented at the 

RoSPA Occupational Health and 

Safety Awards Gala Dinner held 

during Safety and Health Expo 

2010. 

VeriPRO makes it easy to 

determine the Personal 

Attenuation Rating (PAR) of a 

worker fitted with any earplugs 

through a simple listening test. This 

allows both safety managers and 

workers to ascertain if the worker 

receives optimal protection from 

noise with their earplugs, requires 

additional training, or needs to try a 

Free Guide to the New Machinery Directive 

MachineBuilding.net has 

published the fourth edition of its 

popular free Guide to the New 

Machinery Directive 

2006/42/EC. This is the first new 

edition since the Machinery 

Directive came into force on 29 

December 2009 and the Official 

guidance was published. This 

latest edition benefits from 

different model. 

“Hearing conservation is an area 

that we are passionate about”, said 

Josephine Audoin, marketing 

manager for Sperian Protection UK. 

“We are delighted that the genuine 

innovation demonstrated by 

VeriPRO has been recognised by 

the British safety community.” 

A report recently issued by the 

HSE entitled Real World Use and 

Performance of Hearing Protection 

gave a positive indication about the 

availability of appropriate Hearing 

Protection Devices (HPDs) in the 

UK. However, it also reported that 

“possibly only 60% of workers 

supposedly using hearing 

protection are in fact protected”. 

One of the major reasons for this 

(and this applies particularly to ear 

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Thermal imaging – 

the technology strides on 

Originally highly exclusive, thermal imaging is now mainstream. In a 

relatively short time frame this technology has become the universal tool 

for effective predictive maintenance and it’s easy to see why. 

Andy Baker, UK & Ireland sales manager Flir Systems, reports. 

Thermal imaging can be 

applied to so many different 

tasks. In addition to spotting 

any thermal irregularities in 

electrical and mechanical systems 

that could indicate impending 

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maritime, security and surveillance 

markets. 

This diversification has led to 

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of all engineering sectors. For 

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Every day thermal imaging is 

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doesn’t mean that the technology 

has now fully matured in its prime 

markets such as plant maintenance. 

Camera capability continues to be 

refined and enhanced. 

The smallest of temperature 

differences can now be detected 

with a standard portable infrared 

camera. Not only does this allow the 

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electrical or mechanical 

installations, it also allows the 

camera to produce sharper images. 

Models designed for predictive 

maintenance are now able to see 

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IR window correction which 

automatically adjusts the camera’s 

sensitivity when inspecting high 

voltage installation through safety IR 

windows. 

The big development however is 

that thermal imaging is getting 

smarter. Never before has it been 

so easy, quick and cost effective to 

use a thermal imaging camera to 

detect a problem. And one of the key 

drivers is the parallel development 

of PC-based analysis and reporting 

software and application specific 

software that maximise advances in 

hardware performance. 

Software advances 

In line with the price fall of thermal 

imaging cameras, so too has that of 

software. Good reporting and 

analysis software is now available 

for less than £1000 and adds 

considerable value to the overall 

thermal imaging package. It allows 

findings to be properly documented 

so that trends can be plotted and 

the preventative maintenance 

programme effectively managed. 

Application specific software is 

also considerably enhancing the 

effectiveness of thermography for 

set tasks. Those involved in building 

maintenance were amongst the first 

to benefit from the introduction of 

sector-specific cameras with 

dedicated application functions. As 

well as a dew point alarm that 

detects areas at risk from 

condensation, building cameras are 

available with a relative humidity 

alarm that indicates a site of 

potential mould build-up. The same 

cameras additionally have a built-in 

insulation alarm that identifies 

areas that don’t fulfil insulation 

requirements. 

Reporting options are now 

extensive with packages providing 

the user with numerous predesigned 

report templates. An 

energy cost comparison report is 

one example that allows the easy 

calculation of achievable cost 

savings when the identified 

structural problems are fixed. 

Instant reports can now be created 

in the camera and downloaded onto 

a memory stick. The necessary data 

is then instantly available so that 

repairs can be scheduled and costs 

saved. 

Exceptional value 

The greatest advantage of 

thermography remains its breadth of 

application and even sector-specific 

cameras, such as those whose 

primary function is building 

inspection, can be used to spot

Thermal imaging can be applied 

to so many different tasks 

general thermal anomalies. The 

technology is perfectly suited to a 

broad range of electro-mechanical, 

electrical and HVAC predictive 

maintenance tasks that combine to 

minimise running costs. 

A major benefit in factory 

management is an infrared 

camera’s ability to scan a wide area 

in one pass to highlight potential 

reliability problems. All kinds of 

problems show up thermally for 

further investigation. 

Good examples are overheating 

connections and electrical cables or 

fuse problems on pumps; process 

valve leakage; scale build-up in 

pipelines and overheating motor 

bearings and windings or 

misalignment. The technology is 

also ideal, and extremely safe, for 

inspecting outdoor high voltage 

switchgear and transformers as well 

as low voltage installations. And of 

course the target doesn’t need to be 

excessively hot to signify inefficient 

performance. A problem can also 

be characterised by an abnormally 

cool temperature profile. 

The wide-ranging ability of today’s 

infrared camera gives it great costsaving 

potential. It is perfectly 

possible for the same camera to be 

used to check a roof for water 

ingress, examine the integrity of 

building insulation, monitor the 

efficiency of underground 

waterpipes, inspect bearings on a 

motor, look for loose terminal 

connections in a control cabinet or 

study a dynamic process. The return 

on investment is accelerated with 

every application added to the list. 

Applications for a general purpose 

infrared camera can now also 

include research and development 

tasks. This is possible as features 

that were once solely the preserve of 

the most expensive cameras are 


starting to be incorporated into less 

sophisticated models. For example, 

image streaming is now available in 

mid-range cameras. 

This means, for example, the user 

can watch a process at start-up and 

acquire radiometric data at a 

reasonable speed. In other words a 

predictive maintenance camera can 

also be used for some research 

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example. This allows snapshots to 

be taken at pre-determined intervals 

allowing the camera to act as a 

watchman for a variety of 

applications. 

Meters talk to cameras 

The inclusion of new communication 

technology is also playing its part in 

the wider application of thermal 

imaging. For example, a new 

development allows portable meters 

to transfer their measurement data 

directly to the infrared camera via 

Bluetooth. And this brings much 

greater intelligence to the IR 

environment. Users can transmit 

key readings such as current or 

voltage from a clamp meter to a 

camera making it possible to 

establish a relationship between 

heat and load. 

Similarly in the building 

environment, when moisture is 

identified on an infrared image, an 

exact reading can be taken by a 

moisture meter and psychrometer. 

Its readings are then transmitted to 

the infrared camera and recorded 

on the image along with other 

readings such as relative humidity 

and ambient temperature. 

Bluetooth technology is also being 

used to provide wireless headset 

connection to cameras for easier 

recording of voice comments 

associated with inspection. 

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combined development of infrared 

camera hardware and software has 

provided industry with the means to 

ensure efficiency and cut costs 

across a range of engineering 

disciplines. But there is definitely 

more to come. Thermal imaging is a 

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Unlike a handheld thermal 

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printing, textiles, food, chemicals & 

pharmaceuticals, medical 

engineering, universities and other 

educational establishments. 

Chris Jones, managing director at 

Micro-Epsilon (UK) Ltd commented: 

“The range of options now available 

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as the new features that we have 

added, enable users to mount the 

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We have a wide variety of mounting 

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“Patrol monitoring a process plant 

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many companies. However, the 

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He added: “We are also offering a 

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evaluate the device fully in their 

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which will in turn help to justify the 

capital expenditure.” 

The thermoIMAGER TIM160 is 

compact and lightweight and made 

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camera housing measures 45mm x 

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The system is compatible with 

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Fluke, manufacturer of handheld 

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When Prelok encountered 

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previous pumps of damaging the 

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Prelok provides a range of high 

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“Our strengths lie in our ability to 

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the 75-employee company. He 

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suitable solution.” 

One such problem involved a 

process that re-circulates adhesive 

coating fluids prior to application. 

These fluids can be water- or 

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“The problem focused on micro 

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diaphragm material which is 

resistant to some of the aggressive 

chemicals we use.” 

Fortunately Jones recalled using 

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technology successfully in another 

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When Prelok encountered problems using both impeller and diaphragm pumps to circulate 

adhesive coating fluids the company turned to 521 Series pumps from Watson-Marlow 

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sticky situation 

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eliminating the need for check 

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A Watson-Marlow 521 Series 

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Willenhall factory where it 

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dotted across its European 

operations. All of the units utilise 

an inverter to control speed, and all 

run continuously throughout the 

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this demanding workload Jones 

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extend to no more than “spraying 

some lubricant on the rollers and 

springs every now and again”. 

One final problem remained, 

however. The aggressive nature of 

some of the chemicals used within 

Prelok’s adhesive coating fluids 

meant that the Marprene and 

Tygon tubing deployed initially 

exhibited short working life leading 

to short life and sometime ruptured 

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Jones commented: “Since 

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get the process up and running 

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we needed to resolve.” He added: “I 

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sample pack of different tubing 

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site visit and suggested we use a 

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Certainly the hire specialist will 

probably provide regular 

maintenance visits and any 

troubleshooting advice required, 

but they are not on site 24/7 and if 

the temporary boiler develops a 

fault or runs out of fuel, the plant 

could find itself back to square one 

with a business critical boiler 

failure. 

Managing the hire equipment 

while it’s on site might seem like a 

fundamental task for the plant 

management team but it’s not 

always so straightforward. While 

it’s true that it is the hire company’s 

responsibility to ensure that the kit 

is well maintained and fit for 

purpose, any boiler - temporary or 

permanent - can break down 

without warning, which is why the 

use of GSM telemetry technology to 

enable automatic fuel monitoring 

and fault reporting of temporary 

boilers is such a significant 

development for any plant manager 

that might need to hire a boiler. 

Fuel efficient 

One of the biggest obstacles to 

efficient operation of hire 

equipment on site is the false 

security that the plant 

management team often feels 

because the kit does not belong to 

the company but to the hire firm. 

The fact is, however, that, though it 

remains the property of the hire 

firm, it becomes the responsibility 

of the company that has hired the 

equipment while it is at their 

premises. In effect, therefore, 

under normal circumstances, the 

plant management team needs to 

monitor the hire equipment’s fuel 

consumption just as 

conscientiously as they would 

expect to monitor fuel consumption 

for their duty boiler. 

The problem is that the hire 

equipment is unfamiliar: whilst fuel 

ordering intervals might ordinarily 

be based on consumption trends 

worked out from years of data, fuel 

consumption rates for the hire 

equipment can only be based on 

the hire company’s advice about 

average usage and average is not a 

word on which to base anything 

with any degree of certainty. If the 

fuel is not monitored accurately 

and topped up at appropriate 

intervals, the plant management 

team could find themselves 

incurring additional costs for 

express deliveries or even running 

out of fuel unexpectedly and 

finding themselves in a downtime 

situation. 

To combat these issues, a fuel 

monitoring device fitted to the fuel 

tank can be used to monitor fuel 

levels automatically and in real 

time. Based on GSM telemetry 

technology, the system works with 

the fuel gauge to alert the hire firm 

to the fuel levels for each tank, 

providing the company with reliable 

data. The bespoke software 

developed to work alongside the 

device in the fuel tank then 

analyses the data and when the 

fuel tank reaches the 20% 

remaining level it automatically 

generates an email to alert the hire 

company’s service team who then 

contact the customer to advise 

them how many days of fuel they 

have left at current consumption 

rates. This enables the service 

team to help the customer to 

PROCESS, CONTROLS, & PLANT 

Providing a critical eye! 

Nick Campey, national accounts director of heating and cooling hire 

specialist, Watkins Hire, outlines the pitfalls of managing temporary heating 

equipment on site and the help on hand from GSM telemetry technology. 

Managing the hire 

equipment while 

it’s on site might 

seem like a 

fundamental task 

for the plant 

management 

team but it’s not 

always so 

straightforward 

manage their fuel requirements by 

helping them to assess how much 

additional fuel they will need, order 

it for them and have it delivered in 

time for when they’ll need it. As a 

result, the plant should never have 

to pay a premium for ordering at 

the last minute. 

Early warnings 

Of course, running out of fuel is far 

from the only reason that a 

temporary boiler might fail whilst 

on hire. Just as permanent boilers 

can develop an unforeseen fault, 

despite even the most rigorous of 

maintenance and servicing 

regimes, hire equipment too can 

break down without warning. If this 

happens, the hire company will 

certainly fix the fault or provide a 

replacement as soon as possible 

but the fault might not be spotted 

for several hours so prompt action 

from the hire company might still 

equate to downtime of a day or 

more. 

Again, GSM telemetry technology 



can address this potential problem, 

ensuring that the service team is 

alerted to any faults before they 

can become a significant problem 

and enabling them to fix or replace 

equipment in a genuinely timely 

manner. 

A GSM telemetry device is fitted 

to the boiler and pre-configured to 

meet the individual customer’s 

requirements. If a fault is identified 

the system sends an automatic 

alert to the service team who can 

then let the client know that there 

may be a problem and send an 

engineer to site to address the 

fault. As the system identifies the 

type of fault, the service team will 

know immediately whether it is 

something that can be easily 

repaired or if it would be prudent to 

replace the boiler instead. 

The real added value of this 

technology is not simply in the 

speed of response it facilitates, 

however, but also in its ability to 

monitor equipment performance 

on a 24/7 basis. While the plant 


Nick Campey, national 

accounts director of 

heating and cooling 

hire specialist, 

Watkins Hire 

management team will certainly 

carry out regular checks and the 

hire company will usually provide 

regular serving as part of the hire 

contract, only a real time 

monitoring device can really track 

equipment performance. The 

technology might be used to 

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Fulton Limited has introduced a new TDS (total dissolved 

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increase boiler effi ciency and reduce demand on services/ 

utilities, which in turn reduces fuel, water and effl uent bills. 

The TDS Energy Recovery System 

recovers virtually all heat energy from 

the blowdown and feeds it back into 

the steam system. This process raises 

the temperature of the feed water 

directly to the boiler and cold makeup 

to the hotwell tank. 

The system can also boost the boiler 

feed water temperature up to 100°C, 

which helps to prolong the life of the 

boiler by reducing the pressure drop 

and thermal shock on the pressure 

vessel experienced when relatively cold 

water is added to the boiler. This in turn 

also helps create a stable steam supply. 

The TDS Energy Recovery System, which is operated using 

touch-screen controls, displays real time energy and 

compliance cost savings. It is designed and manufactured by 

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monitor fluctuations in temperature 

or fuel consumption, identifying any 

anomalies that could be indicative 

of potential faults that have yet to 

occur. In this way, the hire 

company’s service team can take 

pre-emptive action to avoid a 

breakdown, helping the client to 

avoid any business interruption 

issues. The plant management 

team can use the data to analyse 

plant performance too as the client 

can download all the data securely 

online. 

Peace of mind 

In most scenarios, boiler hire is a 

distress purchase brought about by 

the failure or necessary 

replacement of the duty boiler. 

Ideally, what the plant 

management team wants to buy 

alongside the temporary boiler hire 

is peace of mind: confidence that 

the temporary equipment will 

provide a suitable interim measure 

and avoid potentially costly 

downtime. Increasingly, hirers are 

looking to hire companies not 

simply to provide equipment but to 

offer a total solution and these 

GSM systems represent facilitate 

that added value approach. 


visit: www.watkinshire.co.uk


Focus on: Boilers & Burners 

Keeping United warm 

Three additional water heating 

appliances from Andrews Water 

Heaters and Potterton Commercial, 

both part of Baxi Commercial 

Division, have been supplied for 

installation in Manchester United’s 

Old Trafford Stadium. The two latest 

refurbishment projects, completed 

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in 2008 and 2009 respectively, 

comprised the installation of a 

further Andrews Supa-Flo water 

heater and two Potterton 

Commercial NXR3 cast iron 

sectional boilers. The former has 

been fitted to provide hot water to 

the Players’ changing rooms and 

Urgent response provided 

On the morning of Thursday 3rd 

June 2010, Wellman Robey Boiler 

Hire Division received an urgent 

call from BAE Systems. 

BAE Systems’ Warton plant, near 

Preston in Lancashire, where the 

British sector of the “Euro fighter” 

is manufactured, had suffered a 

complete boiler house failure that 

threatened its scheduled 

production. The boiler house 

provides H.P.H.W. (High Pressure 

Hot Water) that is crucial to the 

pressurised hot air units involved 

in the final surface finishing of the 

“Euro fighter”. 

At 14:00hrs on the same day the 

Wellman Robey Boiler hire 

manager attended a site meeting 

to assess the complex 

requirements urgently needed and 

immediately made arrangements 

to rectify the problem. 

Although this was not a standard 

request, Wellman Robey were able 

to provide a trailerised 1.9KW high 

pressure hot water boiler complete 

with a separate pressurisation 

unit, 21,000 litre bunded oil tank 

plus a 100 volt generator. With all 

the equipment being on site and 

with Wellman Robey’s engineers 

literally working around the clock, 

the plant was operational by late 

evening, Monday 7th June, ready 

for the planned production the 

following day. 

The hire boiler sector of Wellman 

Robey is only part of a total service 

to high volume steam and hot 

water users. Wellman Robey 

provide new boilers, their 

installation and commissioning 

along with refurbishment of 

existing plant and supply of all 

types of related spares. The 

company has more recently 

expanded its operations into the 

growing high pressure steam 

(water tube) process industries, 

CHP, waste heat/gas recovery and 

energy from waste, where the 

feedstock fuel type ranges from 

different types of gases to a 

multitude of solid/biomass fuel 

types. The core business focus is 

on plants across the range 10 to 

100MW of thermal power. 


visit: www.wellman-robey.com 

The Potterton Commercial NXR3 boilers and Andrews Supa-Flo water heater were 

selected by Manchester United’s Group Property Services Department 

some of the South Stand hospitality 

suites, while the boilers supply low 

pressure hot water (LPHW) to the 

South Stand heating and air 

conditioning systems. 

The Potterton Commercial NXR3 

boilers and Andrews Supa-Flo water 

heater were selected by Manchester 

United’s Group Property Services 

Department, fitted by their own 

heating engineers and 

commissioned by technicians from 

Baxi Commercial Division. The Supa- 

Flo water heater was chosen for the 

players’ changing room area 

because four similar units had been 

installed as part of the Quadrants 

development and the Club had been 

happy with their performance. In 

addition, this was the most suitable 

water heater of its size to satisfy the 

demands of the changing rooms on 

match days. 

The two gas-fired NXR3 cast iron 

model 36 boilers, each with 6 

sections, are installed in the South 

Stand plant room and replace the 

previous boilers which were 

reaching the end of their operational 

lives. They supply LPHW to the 

radiator system in the South Stand 

and to the air handling unit constant 

temperature circuit .The NXR3 

model is a sectional floor standing 

pressure jet boiler with an output of 

170kW. With a specially designed 

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heat exchanger which incorporates 

multiple flue-ways and fins to 

increase the surface area, the NXR3 

provides a high seasonal efficiency 

of 86% (gross) in line with Part L2 of 

the Building Regulations. The heat 

exchanger carries a 10 year 

guarantee when commissioned by 

Potterton Commercial (subject to 

terms and conditions). A large 

chamber capacity ensures 

environmentally sound combustion, 

reducing CO2 and NOX emissions. A 

fully modulating matched gas 

burner provides maximum heating 

flexibility and the boilers are fitted 

with a flue which terminates on the 

stadium roof. NXR3 boilers 

incorporate the latest generation of 

integrated control panel which, in 

this instance, is connected to the 

Building Energy Management 

System via volt free contacts. 

Also located in the South Stand 

plant room and replacing a 

previously installed unit is the 

Andrews Water Heaters Supa-Flo 

R307. 

This model was the largest in the 

R300 range with a nominal output 

of 274kW and a recovery rate of 

4697 litres/hour through a 

temperature rise of 50oC. 

■ For further information visit: 

www.baxicommercial.co.uk

Focus on: Seals, Bearings, & Lubrication 

Improved sealing and life performance 

NSK is providing improved sealing 

and life performance across its 

range of RHP Self-Lube mounted 

bearing units - including high and 

low temperature HLT versions - with 

the introduction of the company’s 

robust S-design seal on all inserts 

with diameters up to a maximum of 

100mm. 

The S-design seal, previously 

available only on self-lube units up 

to 45mm bore, offers the 

advantages of greater robustness 

and lower torque operation. It 

comprises a strong steel former, 

which is firmly secured in the outer 

ring of the bearing, allied with a 

flexible nitrile rubber sealing lip 

that contacts with the fine- ground 

finish of the inner ring to give low 

friction performance and improved 

SKF has launched an Oil 

Conditioning Unit designed to 

enhance oil lubrication in a range 

of demanding applications across 

industries including cement, 

mining and quarrying. The low 

pressure pump-filtration unit is 

designed to be easy to integrate 

with existing machine systems to 

provide a simple and efficient 

method of removing oil 

contaminants while maintaining 

oil temperatures at optimum 

levels. In practice, the new Oil 

Conditioning Unit can play a 

significant role in reducing wear, 

extend service life and 

significantly minimise lubricant, 

sealing capability. 

The introduction of the S-design 

seal across the entire Self-Lube 

range expands the range of sealing 

options available with the bearings, 

which are widely used in tough 

operating environments. Above the 

S-design is the Flinger seal for more 

hostile environments. The Flinger 

seal provides increased levels of 

protection without any loss of rated 

bearing speed due to the noncontacting 

“Flinger Seal” lip. It 

provides a first line barrier against 

contamination and thus improves 

bearing life. 

In the most arduous 

environments triple lip seals are 

fitted to protect the bearing and 

extend its life. The Triple Lip Seal 

offers the highest levels of 

maintenance and repair costs. 

The new SKF Oil Conditioning 

Unit creates optimal lubrication 

conditions by removing 

contamination, including abraded 

and oxidised particles, and 

maintaining oil temperature, 

resulting in correct oil viscosity. It 

is installed directly onto 

machinery and, once connected, 

is ready for continuous operation. 

Ongoing maintenance is not 

required and only periodic filter 

protection with three sealing lips 

which contact the bearing inner 

ring. There can be some reduction 

in rated speed as a result of this 

configuration; however, in the 

applications where this seal is used 

- on agricultural machinery for 

example - this is not usually a 

problem. 

The sealing efficiency and low 

friction operation of all Self-Lube 

sealing options is enhanced by 

NSK’s initiative in super-finishing 

the raceways on all Self-Lube 

inserts. This means that the 

bearings will run quieter in 

operation, and that the lifetime of 

the bearings under marginal 

lubrication conditions is increased. 

By providing bearing units that 

are ready-assembled to bolt into 


By providing bearing units that are 

ready-assembled to bolt into place, Self- 

Lube units enable designers to easily 

and economically solve specific bearing 

problems 

place, Self-Lube units enable 

designers to easily and 

economically solve specific bearing 

problems, relating to component 

complexity, mounting, and also 

bearing maintenance and life in 

difficult environments. 

■ For further information: 

www.nskeurope.com 

Oil conditioning unit extends machine operating life 

The new SKF Oil Conditioning Unit 

creates optimal lubrication conditions by 

removing contamination 

Engineered sealing 

AxFlow says its service centre in 

Huddersfield now holds a wide 

range of single spring and 

cartridge mechanical seals in 

stock for immediate delivery. In 

addition the company is also 

running an extensive mechanical 

seal service and repair operation 

with facilities for cleaning, lapping, 

re-assembly and shaft mounting 

using laser alignment technology. 

AxFlow managing director Tony 

Peters reports an increasing 

number of its customers are now 

taking advantage of the 

company’s facilities for replacing 

changes are necessary. It is 

particularly useful on machinery 

where filtration does not exist or 

where the current filtration is 

unable to meet operating 

demands. 

By filtering the oil, using a kidney 

loop filtration system, the SKF Oil 

Conditioning Unit offers significant 

cost savings including lower 

lubricant costs, minimal waste oil 

disposal costs, reduced 

maintenance and component 

existing sealing arrangements with 

AxFlow’s own single spring and 

cartridge seals when having their 

pumps serviced: “AxFlow cartridge 

seals have all the components premounted 

on a shaft sleeve, 

making installation and removal 

simple tasks.” Peters added: “We 

can build the cartridge unit to 

match the application for the 

pump and its operating conditions. 

Having seen this side of the 

AxFlow cartridge seals have all the 

components pre-mounted on a shaft 

sleeve, making installation and removal 

simple tasks 

consumption costs, and lower 

repair costs. Potential machine 

downtime is also shortened. 

The SKF Oil Conditioning Unit is 

available in two designs. The first 

is available for applications where 

only filtration is required. The 

second version combines an air or 

water cooler with the filtration unit 

to reduce lubricant temperature. 


visit: www.skf.com 

business growing steadily, through 

pump repair and servicing, we are 

now offering mechanical seals as 

a mainstream activity.” 


visit: www.axflow.co.uk 



Focus on: Seals, Bearings, & Lubrication 

Beware the threat of counterfeit 

bearings after latest seizure 

Brammer, supplier of maintenance, 

repair and overhaul (MRO) products 

and services, has reminded UK 

manufacturing companies of the 

threat posed by counterfeit 

engineering spares and the 

importance of only sourcing spares 

through authorised distributors. 

The timely advice follows a recent 

court order in France, which saw a 

distributor hit with swingeing fines 

after being found guilty of selling 

counterfeit SKF bearings. 

This incident was the latest in a 

series of recent counterfeit bearing 

seizures by the authorities across 

Europe. Brammer is warning 

companies in all industry sectors to 

be cautious when sourcing 

bearings, and other engineering 

components, as the increasing rate 

of seizure indicates a growing 

threat from counterfeiters seeking 

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economic times. 

Jeremy Salisbury of Brammer 

commented: “The threat from 

counterfeit bearings seems to be 

increasing and given the problems 

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of unscheduled downtime, reduced 

performance, damage to 

machinery, invalidation of warranty 

and the risk to employee health 

and safety, it is simply not worth the 

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of Brammer 

risk of buying through an 

unauthorised source. 

“All major manufacturers of 

bearings and other engineering 

spares recommend that customers 

source their products through their 

network of authorised distributors 

to ensure they are getting products 

supplied direct from the 

manufacturer, guaranteeing their 

authenticity, that they are to the 

latest specification and meaning 

they perform to the performance 

levels required. 

“The potential impact on 

production uptime, equipment 

operational effectiveness and 

employee health and safety from 

using counterfeit products far 

outweighs any initial cost saving 

achieved through purchasing via an 

unauthorised source.” 

Brammer is an authorised 

distributor of bearings for leading 

manufacturers including SKF, NSK, 

Timken, Schaeffler and Cooper. 


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ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT & WATER 

Utility Services 

Delivering on promises? 

April saw the long awaited 

advent of the CRC Energy 

Efficiency Scheme within 

£45,000 a year to advance 

purchase allowances at a rate of 

£12 per tonne of carbon dioxide. 

these same companies will have 

further capital available to invest 

in energy efficiency 

electricity attracts a charge of 

0.47p/KWh, which on current 

prices adds approximately 5.8% to 

the UK. 

As our research shows, many improvements? 

the price of electricity. In the initial 

It is fair to say that the UK is organisations have yet to consider At the end of the first year, the years of the CRC Energy Efficiency 

ahead of most other countries in the significant financial spoils of the scheme are shared Scheme, carbon will be charged at 

terms of environmental legislation, implications of this legislation, let out amongst all participating £12/tonne - a premium of 

however will the new CRC alone the steps required to ensure organisations. The businesses at 0.64p/KWh or an increase of 8%. 

legislation make any real impact on their business complies. 

the top of the league table will At this level, it is not expected that 

the aggressive targets for carbon Of the 20,000 organisations to be benefit by 10% in year one, the additional cost, whilst 

reduction set for the year 2020? impacted by the legislation, only escalating to 50% in year five. presenting a huge burden on UK 

The objective of the scheme is to 5,000 will meet the full criteria and, Organisations at the bottom of the business and public organisations, 

achieve an annual reduction of 3.2 as a result, be required to become table will be in deficit by the same will provide the necessary incentive 

million tonnes of carbon dioxide full participants. This leaves percentages. Due to the complex for major investment decisions to 

per annum by the year 2020. Put 15,000 organisations with the nature of the scheme, an be made. 

into perspective, the scheme will burden of providing ‘information organisation cannot foresee or Studies have shown that the price 

deliver only 1.4% of the total disclosure’ without having to indeed predict with any accuracy of carbon will need to escalate to 

reduction target set by the previous participate fully in the scheme. where they will land in the league between £40 and £50/tonne 

administration. 

These organisations will receive no table. This unknown makes the before organisations will sit up and 

In the early drafts of the incentive or otherwise to improve decision of how much to invest in take serious action. It may of 

legislation, emphasis had been their performance. 

energy efficiency improvements course be that the escalating 

placed on keeping the scheme Another of the scheme’s stated extremely difficult. 

penalty/reward mechanism under 

simple in terms of its objectives is to provide the We should be mindful of the the CRC provides this necessary 

administration. In reality, this will necessary incentive for experience of the Climate Change incentive, but with the main 

not be the case. 

organisations to invest in energy Levy (CCL) in the UK over the last unknown being the price of carbon, 

A recent survey undertaken by efficiency improvements and thus eight years, which arguably has this will further complicate the 

McKinnon & Clarke, identified that reduce annual energy costs by £1 encouraged few companies to put debate on whether capital 

54% of participants were unsure billion pounds by the year 2020. It processes in place to improve investment in energy efficiency 

whether or not they fall into the is estimated that the initial energy efficiency as a direct result measures are worthwhile. 

6000 MWh qualifying criteria, and purchase of carbon allowances of this tax. Instead, many have With the CRC Energy Efficiency 

three in five of them had not will cost the 5,000 or so UK benefited from a mechanism by scheme designed to reward 

factored in the financial organisations involved in the which rebates are achieved and organisations that cut their carbon 

implications of having to scheme, £640 million. With this administered through the various emissions, the odds are stacked 

participate. At the lowest qualifying amount of capital being locked trade associations. 

against some businesses that have 

level, a typical organisation will pay 

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Under the current CCL legislation, already made significant strides to 



Will the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme deliver what is promised? 

Callum F. Stuart, international project development manager for the Energy and 

Environmental Services Division of McKinnon & Clarke, reports. 

Tel: 01255-224500

educe energy consumption. 

Unfairly, past performance is not 

given consideration under the new 

scheme and many of these 

proactive businesses have little 

additional scope to reduce 

consumption further. 

Additionally, it may work in the 

company’s best interest to have a 

high consumption for the base 

year, April 2010 to March 2011, as 

this benchmark is what the 

individual business is measured 

against in assessing carbon 

reduction performance under the 

scheme. As a result, many 

Liquefied Petroleum Gas is well 

known as being the cleanest off 

grid fossil fuel, but what about the 

companies behind the LPG 

brands? Flogas has taken the 

lead in the industry by becoming 

the first non-mains energy 

company, and one of only around 

250 businesses in the UK, to be 

awarded the Carbon Trust 

Standard as a result of work 

carried out to improving its carbon 

efficiency by 18.8%. 

Flogas joins an elite list of 

companies that have been 

verified as having genuinely 

reduced their carbon emissions 

and demonstrated a continual 

commitment to making further 

reductions year on year. The 

carbon reduction initiatives 

undertaken by Flogas were wide 

ranging and touched almost every 

part of the business. Today those 

changes are still in place and have 

become part of the culture 

amongst the 750 employees 

working for Flogas. 

Distribution is a major part of 

the Flogas business and it was 

here that many of the most 

significant changes were 

achieved. Delivery vehicles now 

operate more efficiently thanks to 

a new scheduling system that 

routes them in the most 

economical way and drivers have 

been trained in driving techniques 

that improve this efficiency 

further. The company is also 

organisations will defer taking any 

action to improve their efficiency 

until April 2011. 

Many public sector organisations 

such as hospitals and local 

authorities have already 

implemented robust energyreducing 

measures, and little more 

can be achieved without impacting 

on performance or incurring 

prohibitive capital overheads. 

Unfortunately, the weighting 

mechanism used to take account 

of past performance may put less 

flexible public organisations at a 

disadvantage. Private 

trialling an LPG/Diesel mix fuel 

across its commercial fleet, which 

has shown to reduce the carbon 

footprint by 7%. 

Other positive, responsible 

actions taken by Flogas to reduce 

its environmental impact include 

giving customers the option of ebilling, 

and increasing recycling 

and reducing electricity 

consumption at the company’s 42 

UK offices and depots. 

Henry Cubbon, managing 

director of Flogas, said: “When we 

embarked on our journey with the 

Carbon Trust Standard we found 

that we were doing much of what 

ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT & WATER 

organisations will typically have 

more flexibility to rationalise their 

use of energy through 

consolidation and restructuring. 

The reality is big organisations 

with a lot to gain will streak ahead 

and we fear that public-funded 

organisations may end up paying 

huge penalties as a result. 

While actively encouraging energy 

efficiency, McKinnon & Clarke is 

concerned that under the CRC 

scheme, public-funded 

organisations will end up meeting 

the lion’s share of the costs with 

knock-on implications for public 

was already required - we simply 

needed to measure the effects of 

our actions and consider the 

additional areas where we could 

make meaningful changes. It 

really was a team effort and I 

believe that this is what helped 

our positive actions to become 

part of the Flogas culture. 

Although undoubtedly a major 

achievement, we see achieving 

the Carbon Trust Standard as part 

of a continuous programme of 

improvement for our business and 

our customers.” 

Flogas is currently working with 

a number of companies who are 

services. Having seen the 

inequitable nature of the CCL 

rebate mechanism, it is feared that 

this new CRC legislation will benefit 

those organisations by virtue of 

circumstance and their ability to 

‘play the game’ - rather than 

rewarding organisations which 

have put genuine efforts into 

improving their energy efficiency 

and significantly reduce their 

emissions of Greenhouse Gases 

(GHG). 


www.mckinnon-clarke.co.uk 

Industry first for non-mains energy company 

actively switching to LPG as part 

of their own drive to reduce 

carbon footprint and achieve the 

Carbon Trust Standard. 

Harry Morrison, general 

manager of the Carbon Trust 

Standard, commented: “Being 

certified with the Carbon Trust 

Standard is proof that an 

organisation has taken genuine 

action to reduce its impact on 

climate change. We 

congratulate Flogas UK on this 

achievement.” 


visit: www.flogas.co.uk 

Flogas has taken the lead in the industry by becoming the first non-mains energy company, and one of only around 

250 businesses in the UK, to be awarded the Carbon Trust Standard 


PRODUCTION ENGINEERING 

Get moulded parts 

within 24hrs 

Polymer specialist igus has 

developed a new tooling method for 

injection moulding which can get 

custom designed parts delivered in 

less than 24hrs. As there are no 

minimum order quantities, 

speedigus is suitable for one offs, 

prototyping, low volumes and 

bridge tooling. 

Matt Aldridge of igus UK 

comments: “Standard tool 

manufacture can take 4-8 weeks 

and is normally only available for 

minimum orders of around 5,000 

pieces. 

“But, with speedigus you can get 

a single part in just one day. All we 

need is the required quantity and a 

3D CAD file of the part.” 

igus currently manufacture 

speedigus parts in eight common 

iglidur materials (iglidur G, J, W300, 

X, M250, P, A180 and H2) as well 

as igumid G, the igus E-Chain 

material; the designer selects the 

material best suited to the 

application, using the simple online 

selection tool: 

Flexible voltage welding machine launched 

GYS, the French welding 

equipment and battery charger 

manufacturer, has launched 

GYSMI TIG 207 HF AC/DC, a new 

flexible voltage welding machine. It 

can operate on any voltage in the 

range 85V to 265V and combined 

with its PFC (Power Factor 

Correction) the machine is 

extremely resilient to sub optimal 

power supplies, either from a 

generator or long extension leads. 

This single phase, 230V machine 

is rated 200A on 230V or 160A on 

110V and incorporates an 

advanced setting system being 

specifically designed for 

professionals welding mild steel, 

stainless steel, aluminium and 

copper found in general 

maintenance and repair work both 

in the workshop and on site, 


www.igus.co.uk/speedigus 

As iglidur materials are 

maintenance and lubricant free, 

long lasting and have a low 

coefficient of friction, the majority 

of speedigus parts manufactured 

to date are custom design 

components that have a bearing 

function. 

“Because speedigus uses 

standard igus materials, the igus 

useful service life calculation 

program is still valid”, adds 

Aldridge. However, engineers can 

also draw upon other features and 

benefits of iglidur materials, such 

as the combination of light weight 

with electrical conductivity, 

chemical resistance or high 

temperatures. The igumid E-Chain 

material additionally offers design 

possibilities for structural parts, 

such as brackets, side plate or 

covers. 

Ideal for orders up to a few 

thousand parts, prototypes or oneoffs 

speedigus can accommodate 

parts that fit into an envelope up to 

including agriculture, boating and 

automotive maintenance 

applications. 

Other features include 3 AC/DC 

475 x 750 x 200 mm, with wall 

thicknesses down to 0.5 mm. All 

that is required for a quotation is a 

3D CAD file, preferably a STEP file, 

and the required quantity. 

Standard speedigus tooling lead 

time is fifteen days from placement 

of order, but parts can be produced 

in as little as 24 hours. Every 

speedigus quotation comes with 

full technical component 

information including lead time 

options. Tooling charges for the 

modes - standard AC and DC TIG 

settings, Pulsed TIG mode and 

Spot TIG mode plus 5 memory 

settings, adjustable pulse 

This single phase, 230V 

machine is rated 200A 

on 230V or 160A on 110V 

and incorporates an advanced 

setting system 

Standard 

speedigus 

tooling lead 

time is fifteen 

days from 

placement of 

order, but parts 

can be produced 

in as little as 

24 hours 

speedigus systems start from 

£1000 and unit costs are from just 

10 pence. As part of this service 

speedigus custom tooling is kept 

for repeat orders as and when 

required. If production should move 

to high volumes, then igus 

manufacture a standard production 

tool, and unit costs then reduce 

considerably. 


visit: www.igus.co.uk/speedigus 

settings whilst an adjustable 

down slope function 

automatically releases the torch 

at the end of the weld. 

This machine can also be used 

for MMA welding and is rated 

160A and features adjustable Hot 

Start, adjustable Arc Force for 

improved penetration and to 

avoid electrode sticking as well as 

an AVC (Antidust Ventilation 

Corridor) air cooling system that 

draws clean air through the back 

of the machine, thereby reducing 

dust and dirt contamination of 

the machine’s electronic 

components. It weighs 17kgs and 

is available with and without 

accessories. 


visit: www.gys.fr

Premises cleaning 

Works canteens kitchen 

ventilation systems can 

create significant 

problems for neighbours and the 

environment. 

Complaints arising from 

unwanted cooking smells are 

especially common in densely 

populated urban environments. 

Grease, fat and other cooking 

residues are less obvious, but can 

be equally unpleasant in the urban 

environment. However, works 

engineers may be unaware that 

their canteen is causing a problem 

until nuisance odours warrant an 

unwanted visit from Environmental 

Health. 

The task of advising, approving 

and policing exhaust ventilation 

from catering outlets is shared by 

the Local Planning Authority in 

partnership with Environmental 

Health Officers. They act in line with 

Best Practice Guidance published 

by DEFRA in January 2005. 

Traditionally, activated carbon 

filters have been used as a primary 

method of fume and odour control 

in catering applications. But on its 

own, carbon filtration is not the 

best solution. The performance of 

carbon filters often leads to 

secondary issues. For example, 

they demand proper regular 

maintenance every 4-6 months and 

equally regular replacement with 

new filter cartridges, the cost of 

which acts as a deterrent to the 

maintenance, which is essential if 

filtration efficiencies are to be 

maintained. Should maintenance 

slip, carbon filters can have an 

adverse effect on back pressure 

and fan operation within the 

system, leading to noise and 

inefficiencies. 

Best practice guidance is that a 

combination approach to filtration 

works best in most projects. 

Typically, this involves the use of an 

electronic air cleaner ahead of an 

activated carbon filtration system 

to provide the most efficient 

removal of fumes, odour, grease 

and other particulates. 

The electrostatic precipitation 

(ESP) technology in electronic air 

cleaners is perfectly suited to 

commercial kitchen extract 

projects. At the heart of this 

Taking effective 

action 

Works engineers may be unaware of the 

nuisance odours, grease, fat and other 

contaminants routinely exhausted from site 

canteens until they receive an unwanted visit 

from Environmental Health. The correct 

application of kitchen filtration systems can 

tackle this issue, Kevin Bristow, sales director 

at air filtration specialist, Trion, explains. 

approach is a high efficiency 

collector cell. Contaminated air is 

first drawn through the unit’s 

washable metal mesh pre-filter, 

which traps larger airborne 

particles. Remaining particles, 

some as small as 0.01 microns, 

then pass into a strong electrical 

field within the air cleaner’s 

ionising section, where the 

particulate receives an electrical 

charge. Charged particles then 

pass into the collector plate cell, 

which is made up of a series of 

equally spaced, parallel plates. 

Each alternate plate is charged with 

the same polarity as the particles, 

which repel, while the interleaving 

plates are grounded to attract and 

collect the particulate. 

PREMISES & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 

This type of electronic filtration 

can remove contaminants more 

quickly from the air than traditional 

carbon filters. A reduced dwell time 

requirement in the unit translates 

to more efficient performance - up 

to 95% sub-micron particulate can 

be removed at an air velocity of 

3m/s. This performance, in turn, 

will have an impact on the design, 

sizing and energy efficiency of the 

entire system. Less power is 

needed because smaller extract 

fans can be used with smaller 

motors. There will also be fewer 

issues with sound attenuation. 

The latest electronic air cleaners 

on the market are also modular in 

design, so they can cope 

straightforwardly with change of 

use situations. This versatility 

allows works engineers to combine 

collector cells with stainless steel 

spiked ionisers, according to the 

size and demand of individual 

kitchen hygiene applications. Unit 

cleaning capacities range in air 

volumes from 1,000 up to 

17,000m3/hr respectively. 

Maintenance is another key issue 

with activated carbon filtration. 

Using an ESP type air cleaner in 

front of carbon will significantly 

reduce the cost of consumables 

required. ESPs themselves are 

quick and easy to maintain in 

comparison. In fact, new innovation 

in the sector recently introduced air 

cleaners that feature an automatic 

wash option facility. 

Available as an integral control 

module with a number of units on 

the market, the wash option is 

custom programmed to 

automatically cycle the wash 

manifolds, detergent and exhaust 

fan. Specially formulated detergent 

is sprayed via the wash system’s 

manifolds to clean the plates within 

the electrostatic cells of the air 

cleaner. This allows removal of 

contaminants in situ, saving time 

and hassle. Once washing is 

complete, the system activates the 

exhaust fan to pull air across the 

cells and dry them before 

automatically switching on the 

power supply. 

Practical experience and knowhow 

of the issues around 

commercial kitchen extract 

ventilation counts for a great deal 

when searching for the right works 

canteen solution to nuisance 

problems. It is also important that 

engineers partner with 

organisations whose equipment is 

manufactured and tested to the 

required CE, ISO9001 and ASHRAE 

standards. For example, build 

tolerances and manufacturing 

repeatability are critical in creating 

the right spacing within an 

electronic air cleaner’s collector 

cell. Anything short of precision in 

manufacture will result in 

inadequate performance in the 

field and continued complaints. 


visit: www.trion.co.uk 



Flooring & roofing 

New resin floor covers 

Terrazzo at rail station 

Breaking out old Terrazzo tiling is 

both expensive and time 

consuming. Project managers 

faced with removing old, cracked 

tiling are forced to contemplate a 

limited range of options. 

Nexus operate Tyne and Wear 

Metro and are currently managing a 

£350M ‘all change’ programme to 

modernise the Metro over 9 years. 

A £20m redevelopment of 

Haymarket Station is now 

complete. 

Working with Tolent construction 

the original single storey building 

was demolished and replaced with 

a three-storey facility. All concourse 

and platform areas including street 

level were refurbished. 

The original Terrazzo flooring was 

high noise, unsightly and had poor 

slip qualities. Tiles were well 

bonded however and removal costs 

to enable new flooring were 

extremely high. 

Time was also an issue with 

limited closures and most works 

needing to be completed around 

public and train timetables. The 

railway sector is of course heavily 

regulated and Health and Safety 

issues remained critical throughout 

Photovoltaic roof gets a new look 

The Centre for Alternative 

Technology first installed its 

Photovoltaic (PV) roof over 15 

years ago. When it was first built it 

was the largest PV array in the UK, 

covering up to 112sq meters and 

generating up to 13.5 kilowatts. It 

has provided CAT with clean, 

constant source of electricity ever 

since. As of October 2006 the roof 

has produced 2885 KWH- enough 

energy to power eight houses and 

saved over 14 tonnes of carbon 

emissions. 

Unfortunately over the last few 

years the frame on which the PV 

panels are mounted has 

deteriorated. But thanks to 

neighbouring company Dulas, the 


the project. 

A solution was found with an 

overlaid product, Stonres RTZ. Over 

1200 m2 of Stonres RTZ resin floor 

was laid over the original tiles and 

sealed with matt slip resistant 

coatings. The system allows for 

minor movements under the 

flooring. Stonhard UK worked with 

Tolent Construction to plan works 

over 9 months, coping with only 

one ten day closure. Trains 

continued to pass through the 

station during works. 

The working environment was 

unheated calling for the erection of 

tents within which the resin product 

could be heated prior to laying. 

Although Kemperol is known for its 

flat roof waterproofing capabilities, 

the benefits of using it for pitched 

metal roof repairs are perhaps less 

well known. This application is 

claimed to be not only quick and 

cost-effective, but gives a reliable 

solution suited to patch repairs or 

whole roof encapsulation, so 

avoiding the expense and 

roof is getting a revamp and the PV 

panels remounted using new 

technology in order to enable the 

solar panels to carry on producing 

electricity. 

Ian Draisey, director at Dulas 

said: “The work of CAT is vital in 

informing, inspiring and enabling 

practical solutions for sustainable 

living. We have been delighted to 

lend a hand in repairing the solar 

roof and giving this valuable 

resource a new lease of life.” 

Dulas, which is based in 

Machynlleth, is a world-renowned 

renewable energy company. Dulas 

started 28 years ago as part of the 

Centre for Alternative Technology 

but has since gone on to become 

Over 1200 m2 of Stonres RTZ resin floor was laid over the original tiles 

and sealed with matt slip resistant coatings 

The finished product is a heavy 

duty, attractive floor surface that 

provides good noise absorption, 

particularly within the tunnels. 

Tolent Construction’s, David 

Thompson commented: “The 

product was chosen for its ability to 

go over the existing floor. Not only 

would it have been expensive to 

take the original tiling up but station 

closures had to be kept to a bare 

minimum and there was no time. 

inconvenience of re-roofing. 

Metal roofs typically fail at the 

fixings - areas subject to 

considerable thermal and 

mechanical movement which can 

enlarge fixing holes and damage 

seals, causing leaks. Added to this 

the original seals will only have an 

expected life of around 20 years. 

For these repairs Kemperol 1K-PUR 

its own company with expertise in 

biomass, wind energy, solar, and 

hydro installations. Dulas have 

begun work on the PV roof at CAT 

to replace the old frame, donating 

materials and time for free. 

Kate Blair at CAT said: “ We are 

enormously grateful to Dulas for 

their help. Dulas and CAT enjoy a 

long standing relationship and it is 

fantastic that they have offered 

their expertise to redo the PV roof 

ahead of the opening of our new 

eco-educational facility the Wales 

Institute for Sustainable 

Education.” 


visit: www.dulas.org.uk 

“Aesthetically the finished floor is 

very good and the acoustic benefits 

are particularly noticeable in the 

upper concourse areas where retail 

units result in higher footfall. 

Stonhard performed really well; 

from the original sales discussion 

to technical advice and installation 

we had great support.” 


visit: www.stonhard.co.uk 

Permanent repair for leaking metal roofs 

can be used to patch the failed 

areas, encapsulating the fixings 

and bonding directly to the metal 

roof. 

Corrosion is the other main 

reason for failures on metal roofs, 

particularly at end laps and cut 

edges. For whole roof 

encapsulations Kemperol V210M 

is ideal as it is easily applied and 

has an appealing, uniform colour 

and consistent appearance. It 

bonds firmly to the existing 

material and being permanently 

elastic will bridge adjoining 

sheets to withstand movement 

and give excellent long term 

protection. 


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Flooring & roofing 

Modular mezzanine 

floor re-sited 

Flexibility has always been a major 

attraction of Revlok mezzanine 

floors whose adaptable modular 

design reflects the experience of 

Lancashire-based parent company 

Doity Engineering Ltd. 

Revlok mezzanine floors’ ability to 

be dismantled and re-erected in a 

similar setting elsewhere has 

benefited Manchester-based 

Trafford Brake and Hose when they 

moved premises from one part of 

the Trafford Park industrial estate 

to another. 

As one of Greater Manchester’s 

leading suppliers of quality parts 

for trucks and trailers, Trafford 

Brake and Hose need flexible 

storage space for their constantly 

changing inventory. Having 

installed a Revlok mezzanine floor 

in 2005 - and enjoyed the spacesaving 

benefits this provided - it 

was important that the same level 

Tennant Company has 

announced the results of an 

independent third-party study by 

Elliott Affiliates on the 

effectiveness of Tennant’s ec- 

H2O technology. 

ec-H2O converts plain tap water 

into a powerful cleaning agent 

without any added chemicals. 

The third-party study confirms 

ec-H2O technology performs well 

in very challenging environments, 

and highlights that ec-H2O 

powerfully cleans as well as or 

better than automated scrubbing 

technologies using traditional 

chemicals in four key categories, 

including cleanliness, hygienic 

safety, appearance, and 

sustainability. 

The Elliott Affiliates study was 

specifically designed to test ec- 

H2O’s performance under real- 


of convenience could be replicated 

when the company decided to 

move to bigger premises. 

Trafford Brake director, Andy 

Donaldson, was adamant that the 

same level of storage facilities was 

available at the company’s new 

warehouse building: “The 

mezzanine floor at our previous 

warehouse had proved so costeffective”, 

said Donaldson. He 

added: “We started to wonder 

whether we could simply move the 

floor from one building to another. 

When we contacted Doity about 

this, we were relieved and 

pleasantly surprised when they 

said it could be done.” 

Doity’s Richard Kershaw 

explained how the project was 

approached: 

“The original platform measured 

17.8M by 8.2M and had a 2.66M 

clearance at ground-floor level”, said 

world cleaning conditions. For 

that reason, testing occurred in a 

Baltimore-based soft drink 

bottling plant that is operational 

24/7. Floor conditions in the plant 

included sugary syrup residue; 

petroleum-based stains and 

residue; and dirt, oil and other 

outside debris. Five different test 

areas within the plant with either 

unfinished concrete or VCT 

flooring were identified, including 

the pallet area, a corridor, a 

loading dock, a bottling area, and 

a cafeteria, and, over a period of 

three days, half of each test area 

was scrubbed with a traditional 

scrubber-dryer and the other half 

with Tennant’s ec-H2O 

technology. 

The study focused on four key 

test categories, including 

cleanliness, hygienic safety, 

Revlok mezzanine floors’ ability to be dismantled and re-erected in a similar setting 

elsewhere has benefited Manchester-based Trafford Brake and Hose 

Kershaw. “Because of its modular 

nature, it was relatively 

straightforward for our installation 

team to dismantle the steel structure 

and modify it for Trafford Brake’s 

slightly smaller new warehouse.” 

At 13.6M by 9.6M, the re-sited 

mezzanine features highly durable 

decking made from high-density 

particle board and first-floor access 

via a specially manufactured steel 

staircase with horizontal safety 

hand rails which comply with all 

appearance and sustainability. 

Cleanliness and hygienic safety 

were measured by testing for the 

presence of adenosine 

triphosphate (ATP), which 

indicates the presence of 

contamination, such as food 

residue, allergens and/or 

bacteria. Appearance was 

measured by taking before and 

after photographs. Sustainability 

was measured by testing and 

comparing a list of factors related 

to the social, economic, and 

environmental impacts of the 

technologies. 

Study results show that ec-H2O 

technology outperformed the 

scrubber-dryer using traditional 

chemicals by reducing the 

presence of ATP by an average of 

90.1 % versus 84.2 % and 

reducing the presence of aerobic 

current safety regulations. 

The complete process from 

dismantling the previous 

mezzanine floor, re-sizing and reinstalling 

the new floor to meet the 

exact needs of Trafford Brake took 

only three weeks. This ensured a 

smooth transition with minimal 

downtime and uninterrupted 

business activity. 


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Independent study highlights technology benefits 

bacteria by an average of 95.1 % 

versus 89.7 %. Results also show 

that ec-H2O performed as well as 

or better than the traditional 

scrubber-dryer in removing visible 

soil and improving overall floor 

appearance. And, based on the 

sustainability factors outlined 

and measured, ec-H2O 

technology provided superior 

environmental, economic and 

social benefits over the scrubberdryer 

using traditional chemicals 

by using 70 % less water, 

releasing no used detergent 

discharge into water systems, 

eliminating chemical residue, 

enhancing worker safety, and 

reducing costs for purchasing 

and disposing of chemicals. 


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Dynamic storage 

Charlie Jeary, sales director, storage division at Spaceway Group, 

looks at how businesses can enhance warehouse performance through 

dynamic storage. 

The recession has focused 

minds on the need to 

increase productivity and 

reduce labour costs in the 

warehouse environment, especially 

when it comes to the order picking 

process. In particular pick-to-parts 

order picking methods result in low 

productivity as order pickers spend 

an excessive amount of time 

travelling along the aisles. In order 

to enhance the order picking 

process and reduce travelling time, 

many companies are now adopting 

the concept of dynamic storage. 

The benefits of dynamic storage, 

also known as live storage, will 

depend on the items being stored in 

the warehouse. A modern facility 

will normally feature a combination 

of storage systems, rather than one 

specific structure, which means that 

the organisation uses dynamic 

storage to work seamlessly 

alongside existing systems within 

their warehouse. 

Dynamic Storage systems are 

used in all industries ranging from 

the car industry, electronics, 

despatch of toys, pharmaceutical 

and cosmetics distribution, in 

construction materials, beverages 


and food distribution, etc. The 

payback time is usually between 18 

and 36 months. Additionally there 

are many advantages, such as low 

maintenance, high performance, 

ease of control and organisation, 

high degree of disposal, low cost 

and high turnover. 

When used for pallets or 

containers, dynamic storage 

systems combine optimum space 

utilisation with quick accessibility. 

Live storage racks require only a 

single aisle for loading and 

unloading, which makes them 

extremely compact. Stocks are 

clearly arranged making control and 

inventory far easier. In addition time 

saving with dynamic storage 

systems is significant. Compared to 

more traditional storage systems, 

dynamic solutions can increase pick 

rates by factors of 4:1 or greater, 

which means companies are paying 

a quarter of their usual costs. In bulk 

storage systems, using either roller 

pallet flow or a cart pushback 

system as opposed to adjustable 

pallet racking (APR), the quantity of 

trucks and personnel can be 

reduced by more than a third. 

Live storage systems can be 

supplied for use with pallets, 

cartons and tote boxes and comes 

in three different forms, carton live 

storage, pallet live storage and push 

back. 

Carton Live Storage 

This design works by inserting 

goods into the back of the structure 

and removing them from the front. 

The optimum solution for compact 

storage and efficient order picking, 

it consists of standard racking with 

strips or rollers slotted in at various 

levels. The slope and height of the 

tracks can be specifically adjusted 

and are mounted at an angle so 

when a person puts a carton into a 

lane, it rolls forward either to the 

front or behind the next carton. 

When the carton at the front is 

removed, the one behind it will roll 

to the front. One of the features of 

this system is that the cartons can 

be stocked 6-8 deep or even more 

if required, conserving space and 

allowing easy organisation of stock. 

Pallet Live Storage 

Pallet Live Storage is a system of 

vertical frames, horizontal beams 

and heavy-duty roller beds in either 

The benefits of dynamic storage, also 

known as live storage, will depend on 

the items being stored in the warehouse 

twin track or full width roller format. It 

works in exactly the same way as 

carton live storage except on a much 

larger scale. It can be serviced using 

different types of handling 

equipment, with each rack being 

individually designed to obtain the 

highest level of flexibility and 

productivity. Whole pallets can be 

stored in this way making it ideal for 

fast moving, first in last out (FILO) 

products like perishable goods that 

are received and despatched in large 

quantities. One of the main features 

of this product is that any size or 

shape of pallet can be handled. 

Push back pallet 

racking 

Push back pallet racking utilises 

the Last In First Out (LIFO) storage 

principle. The system offers low 

investment costs, enables front 

accessibility of goods, increased 

productivity and makes automatic 

loading and picking possible. It 

uses special beams and pushback 

assembly sub frames running front 

to back in each bay. Like other live 

storage the tracks are mounted at 

an angle so when a forklift truck 

pushes a pallet into a bay, the one 

that is already there is pushed 

backwards. When the pallet at the 

front is removed, the one behind it 

will roll to the front. One of the 

features of this system is that the 

pallets can be stocked four deep, 

conserving space and allowing 

easy organisation of your stock. 

The implementation of any single 

or combination of changes 

discussed will create additional 

space in a warehouse, but every 

warehouse has specific operational 

requirements that must be 

addressed. Uncovering ways to 

optimise existing warehouse 

operations while preparing for 

business changes must become 

primary concerns for company 

management. The flexibility to 

handle both long-term projections 

and short-term needs is what make 

operations world-class. 


visit: www.spaceway.co.uk


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Cold working trucks 

Located above the 70th northern 

parallel in northern Norway, Macks 

Ølbryggeri AS is the world’s most 

northerly brewer. 

The company, which supplies a 

range of beers and soft drinks to 

bars and retailers throughout 

Norway, has recently upgraded the 

forklift fleet at its warehouse with 

Jungheinrich DFG 425-435s IC 

engine counterbalanced trucks. 

Capable of lifting loads weighing 

up to 3500 kg, Macks Ølbryggeri’s 

new forklifts are equipped with 

multi pallet handlers that enable 

The Jungheinrich 

DFG 425-435s 

models feature 

hydrostatic 

drive 

Hovair air film technology by 

Movetech UK, combined with new 

flooring from Sika UK, has 

provided London & Cambridge 

Properties (LCP) with a practical 

and cost-effective solution to 

LCP’s need to double capacity at 

their specialist warehousing 

facility at Burntwood Business 

Park, Burntwood, Staffordshire. 

The warehouse specialises in 

the storage of items up to 100 

tonnes in weight and is the only 

storage facility of its kind within a 

100 mile radius. Richard Allen, 

building surveyor for LCP, explains: 

“With only a third of the 

warehouse having the capacity for 

larger items, and another third 

being used for smaller storage, 

served by a smaller crane and 

forklift trucks, we were left with 

the final third to convert to storage 

for 85 tonne electric transformers. 

The problem was: how? 

“A potential solution, was to 

construct a rail system that would 

criss-cross the warehouse floor 

which was not very practical and 

wasted valuable space. 

several pallet loads to be handled 

simultaneously. 

Winter temperatures plummet to 

below -40 degrees C in northern 

Norway and because the trucks 

spend a good deal of time outside 

unloading and loading trailers, 

Macks Ølbryggeri needed forklifts 

that not only offer high throughput 

speeds but are also capable of 

working in snow and ice. 

The Jungheinrich DFG 425-435s 

models feature hydrostatic drive 

which means they are particularly 

suited to highly intensive materials 

handling operations and 

applications involving a lot of 

“shuttling” operations - such as 

lorry loading and unloading in and 

around a busy warehouse or yard - 

making them ideal for Macks 

Ølbryggeri’s needs. 


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Capabilities transformed 

“The air film solution offered by 

Movetech UK has proved to be the 

most practical and cost-effective 

solution by far, particularly as we 

have been able to keep the whole 

of the rest of the warehouse 

operational during installation.” 

Close collaboration with 

Movetech UK engineers using its 

in-house Hovair technology, has 

resulted in the design and 

manufacture of an air film 

transporter with a total design 

capacity of 100t. 

Steering and propulsion of the 

transporter are provided by an airpowered 

tugger which also houses 

the controls for the transporter. 

LCP have had a series of 

stillages made to accommodate 

the transformers. Once the 

transformer is in position, the 100 

tonne lifter beams pick the 

stillage and transformer off the 

floor and position them on the 

transporter before moving them to 

the allocated storage area. 

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Since the “baby” of the 

Combilift fleet - the compact 

Combi-CB - was successfully 

launched two years ago, managing 

director Martin McVicar and 

technical director Robert Moffett 

have turned their attention to bigger 

things and have developed the 

largest ever Combilift 4-way forklift 

built to date - the 25 tonne capacity 

C25,000 model with dimensions of 

around 5 x 5m, and an unladen 

weight of 32t and a 127kW engine. 

The second new product is the 

Combilift Straddle Carrier, designed 

to offer a very cost effective solution 

for haulage, distribution and 

shipping operations even with 

relatively low throughput levels. This 

35t capacity vehicle offers 

complete independence for the 

transportation of containers and 

similarly oversized loads around a 

site. 

Combilift has reinvested a 

sizeable amount of yearly turnover 

(10%) in R&D since it was 

established in 1998, enabling it to 

continue to be at the forefront of 

innovation in the materials handling 

sector. At least one new model a 

year has been introduced since the 

first C4000 4-way forklift rolled off 

the production line. Martin McVicar 

commented: “The introduction of 

these two products to Combilift’s 

range underlines our engineering 

and manufacturing expertise and 

demonstrates our commitment to 

the ongoing provision of innovative 

handling solutions for an ever wider 

range of applications.” 

C25,000 

Developments in sectors such as 

manufacturing and the timber and 

construction industries have 

prompted companies to look for 

safer and more efficient methods of 

handling increasingly larger loads - 

whether these are incoming raw 

materials or finished products. 

Combilift has responded to 

feedback from customers by 

steadily increasing the size and lift 

capacity of its range since its “core” 

C4,000 model was first developed. 

Following the introduction of 6, 8, 

and 10t trucks, Combilift launched 

its 14t model at the IMHX exhibition 

in 2007. Combilift has now broken 


Demonstrating 

commitment 

Combilift recently launched two new products, 

which have been added to the company’s wide 

range of 4-way handling solutions. PWE reports. 

another size barrier with the launch 

of its 25t capacity C25,000 model. 

The C25,000 may resemble a 

standard Combilift - just on a much 

larger scale, but the implications of 

designing and building a truck 

almost twice as large as any existing 

model called for some innovative 

engineering and manufacturing 

solutions. 

The Kubota engines used as 

standard in the diesel powered 

Combilift range did not offer the 

required HP for a model of this size, 

and after a thorough analysis of the 

market Combilift opted for a John 

Deere engine. “We chose the John 

Deere 6068 HF not only because of 

its 170 HP capacity but also 

because we found it to be the 

quietest and most environmentally 

friendly option”, says Martin 

McVicar. 

A critical issue was also the 

platform height. The size of three 

single wheels required for a 

machine of this weight would have 

resulted in an unworkable platform 

height, but by using double wheels 

the platform has been kept to 

1150mm. Hydraulic fork 

positioners have also been 

incorporated as a standard feature, 

much to the relief of drivers for 

whom it would be nigh on 

impossible to shift the extremely 

heavy forks manually. The 

shotblasting facility at the 

Monaghan assembly plant factory 

was not large enough to cope with 

assembled parts so steel elements 

were treated in sections before 

being assembled. 

A solution for Aggreko 

Aggreko, supplier of temporary 

power and temperature control 

solutions, is the first company to 

take delivery of the newly developed 

Combilift Straddle Carrier. This will 

enable it to make significant cost 

savings on the handling of the large 

number of generators and 

container units produced at the site 

to keep up with global customer 

demand. 

After making an initial enquiry 

regarding better handling 

procedures for generator engines in 

the pre production storage facility, 

Aggreko turned its attention to the 

more pressing issue of ensuring the 

efficient movement of finished 

generators due to a planned move 

Dealers and journalists from all over the 

world were present at the Combilift 

global headquarters in Monaghan, 

Ireland to witness the unveiling of the 

two new products 

to a new site in 2011. Aggreko’s 

team - project coordinator Derek 

Neilson, facilities coordinator Alex 

Hardie and senior project manager 

Ken Gordon, consulted Brian 

Docherty of the local Combilift 

distributor Douglas Gillespie Plant 

(DGP) and Combilift’s Anthony 

Rooney for advice. Together they 

identified the Straddle Carrier, then 

in the design phase, as being ideal 

for Aggreko’s requirements. “With 

lengths of 20 to 40ft, the 

dimensions of generators are 

comparable to containers”, says 

DGP’s Brian Docherty. He added: “I 

was aware of product development 

at Combilift involving container 

handling and when we looked more 

closely at the design and features of 

the Combilift Straddle Carrier 

everyone involved in the project 

realised that this would be far 

superior to any other option on the 

market. 

“Two major factors in the choice of 

new handling equipment were cost 

and the weight of any machine 

capable of carrying 25t loads”, 

explains Derek Neilson. “Our 

previous system was based on 

cranes and trailers, and hire costs 

for these have been extremely high 

and we were keen to cut this. Any 

conventional reach stacker up to 

our requirements has an unladen 

weight of around 70t, and the 

loading on each wheel would have 

meant spending considerable sums 

on reinforcing the floor in the new 

premises. As the Combilift Straddle 

Carrier is around four times lighter 

than a reach stacker, the ground 

pressure is obviously greatly 

reduced even when it is used to 

carry two generators to its full 

capacity of 35t. We therefore 

quickly recognised that it is not only 

a more affordable alternative to the 

conventional truck but will enable 

Aggreko to save considerable outlay 

on upgrading the flooring across the 

new site.” 


visit: www.combilift.com

In Britain some 170,000 people 

suffer deafness, tinnitus or other 

ear conditions as a result of 

exposure to harmful levels of noise 

at work. As most traditional 

hearing protection devices are 

New qualification to tackle UK’s 

‘biggest productivity problem’ 

NEBOSH launches Certificate in 

the Management of Health and 

Well-being at Work 

A new management 

qualification has been launched 

to help tackle the UK’s ‘biggest 

productivity problem’ - the health 

and well-being of Britain’s 

workforce. 

The Certificate in the 

Management of Health and Wellbeing 

at Work 

qualification from NEBOSH is 

the first of its kind. The 

Certificate is designed to give 

managers from all types of 

organisations the skills and 

know-how to promote a healthier 

workplace. 

Over 175 million working days 

are lost due to sickness absence 

each year in Britain. Absence 

through ill-health is not the only 

issue. Presenteeism - where 

people carry on working despite 

illness - can be even more costly 

in terms of lost productivity. 

“People who are unwell either 

don’t perform at their best, or 

don’t turn up for work at all”, said 

Teresa Budworth, chief executive 

at NEBOSH. “Issues like stress, 

allergies, diabetes, high blood 

pressure and back-pain all have 

a huge impact on UK employers. 

Overall, poor health and wellbeing 

is arguably the UK’s 

biggest productivity problem. 

By suppressing rather than eliminating all 

background noise, the Sensear technology enables 

the user to remain aware of his or her working 

environment and continue to communicate effectively 

designed to block out all sound, 

useful signals such as voices may 

not be heard which encourages 

users to remove the protection and 

expose themselves to potentially 

damaging noise levels. Noise 

“Industrial disputes mean that 

around 700,000 working days 

are lost each year in Britain. Over 

11 million working days are lost 

to work-related stress, 

depression and anxiety alone.” 

Budworth went on to say that 

studies had shown how healthy 

workers can be almost three 

times more productive than their 

unhealthy colleagues: “There is a 

very strong business case for 

tackling ill-health at work, but 

often managers are unsure about 

how to deal with the problem.” 

she added: “Our new course will 

give HR managers, line managers 

and supervisors the skills they 

need, as well as a recognised 

qualification.” 

Dame Carol Black, who 

published a major review of the 

health of Britain’s working 

population in 2008, welcomed 

the new NEBOSH qualification. 

She said: “Staff with the skills 

and competencies signified by 

NEBOSH’s new Health and Wellbeing 

qualification should be 

highly valued by employers and 

employees alike.” 

More information about the 

Certificate in the Management of 

Health and Well-being at Work 

qualification can be found on the 

NEBOSH website at 

www.neboshhealthandwellbeing. 

org.uk 

induced hearing loss (NIHL) caused 

at work is preventable but hearing 

damage is permanent. 

Safety company, Arco, has 

launched a new hearing protection 

system incorporating the SENS 

(Speech Enhancing Noise 

Suppression) technology from 

Sensear. The Sensear Smart Muff 

Range is sold exclusively through 

Arco in the UK and is a total high 

noise communication solution that 

simultaneously isolates and 

enhances speech while 

suppressing harmful background 

noise. The result is a high quality 

natural speech played directly into 

the Sensear earmuffs or optionally 

connected via Bluetooth to mobile 

phone and two-way radio. 

By suppressing rather than 

eliminating all background noise, 

the Sensear technology enables 

the user to remain aware of his or 

her working environment and 

continue to communicate 

effectively while remaining 

protected. Bad working practice, 

such as removing ear protection for 

HEALTH, SAFETY & TRAINING 

Next generation 

hearing protection 

Wolf Safety Lamp Company’s new 

ATEX approved Wolflite XT 

Handlamp incorporates the latest 

LED technology, and delivers 200 

Lumens output on full power, an 

increase of five times the light 

output from the previous Wolf H- 

251A Handlamp. With Spot and 

Flood beam options in the same 

unit, the Wolflite XT range offers a 

flexible solution for all portable 

lighting requirements. 

Weight is reduced by 30% 

and battery duration 

between three and 

nine hours on full 

power, depending 

on model, is 

extended up to 18 

hours in power save 

mode. The high 

performance Lithium-Ion 

batteries are recharged three 

just 5 minutes every hour, can 

result in hearing damage. 

Sensear’s Smart Muff can prevent 

new cases of NIHL by enabling 

face-to-face, mobile phone and 

two-way radio communication in 

high noise environments without 

having to be removed. This ensures 

that the wearer remains protected 

and productive. 

Steven Binnie, Arco’s product and 

procurement manager said: 

“Everybody has the right to be 

protected at work and, as an expert 

in safety, Arco is focussed on 

innovation and delivering the best 

products and the latest 

technologies that will enable its 

customers to stay safe at work. We 

believe that the Sensear 

technology offers the very best in 

hearing protection and we are 

delighted that we now have this 

ground-breaking product as part of 

our range of world class safety 

products.” 


visit: www.arco.co.uk 

Flexible portable lighting 

times faster, enabling the Lamp to 

be fully charged from flat in three 

to four hours. 


visit: www.wolf-safety.co.uk 

The Wolflite XT range offers a 

flexible solution for all portable 

lighting requirements 


HEALTH, SAFETY & TRAINING 

Well-managed organisations are 

being encouraged to find out if their 

health and safety is as good as they 

think it might be. 

Aviva Risk Management Solutions 

(ARMS) wants businesses and other 

organisations to consider whether 

they could achieve the 

internationally recognised standard 

for occupational safety and health - 

BS OHSAS 18001. 

For a limited period, ARMS is 

offering free telephone time with 

one of its qualified BS OHSAS 

18001 auditor/ lead auditor 

consultants. The consultant will 

explain the benefits of gaining BS 

OHSAS 18001 and most 

importantly, will help those getting in 

touch decide whether the standard 

is something they could realistically 

achieve. 

“It’s a telephone call worth 

making”,said Kevin Chicken, 

training and consultancy manager 

at ARMS. “Well-managed 

organisations may think their health 

and safety is up to scratch, but can 

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they prove it? Has it ever been 

assessed by independent experts? 

“BS OHSAS 18001 is a simple and 

effective way for organisations to 

demonstrate their commitment to 

health and safety management. 

More organisations than ever before 

are being asked to provide evidence 

of a positive approach to health and 

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new business. BS OHSAS 18001 is 

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Nine members of ARMS training 

and consultancy team are now 

qualified BS OHSAS 18001 auditors 

or lead auditors. This means they 

can quickly weigh-up whether 

organisations can meet the 

standard that is set. 

If following an initial assessment it 

ABOVE: The Aviva consultancy team 

seems likely that the standard can 

be achieved, ARMS can also offer all 

the support needed to help 

organisations through the final 

British Standards Institution (BSI) 

audit. 


www.aviva.co.uk/risksolutions

Call: 0121 248 2233 

Email: enquiries@rospa.com 

Quote: PWE/MH 

with care 

Take a RoSPA Manual Handling Trainers and Assessors course, available throughout the 

year at centres across the UK or at your own organisation, and you’ll be training with the leading leading voice 

in health and safety. 

A truly cost-e�ective option incorporating three courses in one, it imparts a full understanding of how to 

conduct a manual handling risk assessment and the skills to train other employees in-house. And with an 

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Next course dates: Birmingham July 12, September 06, October 04, November 08 

Belfast August 16, November 22 

Bristol September 20 

Edinburgh October 11, December 13 

London November 15 

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APPOINTMENTS 

Brevini Power Transmission is an international 

organisation manufacturing a comprehensive 

range of power transmission equipment 

including planetary gearboxes, helical and 

bevel-helical gearboxes, combination drives 

and winches. 

Within the UK we have a highly professional 

sales team able to develop and engineer 

solutions for even the most complicated 

applications. 

We are looking to build on recent success 

and continue with our ambitious expansion 

plans in the UK. As part of these plans we 

are looking for individuals in the following 

positions. 

RD Recruitment 

Sales Manager 

Home Counties 

Excellent Basic Salary + Benefits Package 

A privately owned SME, this well respected company based in the 

Home Counties, is currently seeking a Sales Manager to continue its 

impressive growth record whilst maintaining its established and loyal 

customer base. Reporting to the Managing Director you will be 

responsible for both the internal and external sales functions including 

estimating. 

Qualified to HND\Degree in Mechanical Engineering, your sales 

background will be technically focused and you should have the ability 

to read and understand complex technical drawings and provide a 

technical solution to a wide variety of customer’s requirement. 

The role will involve selling low volume bespoke precision products, 

closely related to Mechanical Power Transmission, into a diverse range 

of clients including Aerospace, MOD and Medical, in both the UK and 

export markets. 

Ideally your career should have encompassed Metal Cutting, 

Mechanical Power Transmission and Sales Management. Your role will 

be to support the sales and ensure that existing contracts are retained 

together with winning major account new business. This position 

offers realistic promotion prospects. 

Our Drives and Controls Division specialises in recruiting in the following areas; Power Transmission, 

Motion Control, Automation, Belts and Chains, AC/DC Drives, Bearings, Linear Motion, 

Sensors, Brakes, Clutches, Couplings, Industrial Controls, HMI's, PLC's, Enclosures, 

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Ethernet, Networking Solutions, Metrology and Measurement Systems. 

Please forward your CV without delay to ian.allott@rdrecruitment.co.uk 

All responses will be treated in the strictest of confidence. 

RD Recruitment, Caswell Road, Brackmills Industrial Estate, Northampton NN4 7PW. 

Tel 01604 661957 Fax: 01604 707209 

Visit our website at www.rdrecruitment.co.uk 


Internal Sales Engineer 

Based at Warrington 

Based at our Warrington offi ce, we are 

looking for an Internal Sales Engineer. 

Duties include; dealing with customers 

general and technical enquiries, carrying 

out technical selections of products and 

solutions and preparing quotations and 

supporting the external sales team. 

Full product training will be provided. 

You will be an outgoing, enthusiastic and 

self motivated individual. Ideally qualifi ed 

to HNC in mechanical engineering or 

equivalent, however, suitable experience 

and an aptitude for applications and 

product selections is more relevant than 

academic qualifi cations. 

In return for the above, we offer an 

attractive package including competitive 

salary, bonus scheme, private health 

care, life Insurance and company pension 

scheme. 

Area Sales Manager 

Based Scotland 

Covering Scotland and some of Northern England 

we require a Sales Area Manager who after initial 

company/product training will take responsibility 

for account management as well as new business 

development. Mainly involved with sales of the 

Brevini Power Transmissions products, there 

will also be an involvement with the fl uid power 

product ranges also. 

Previous sales and business development 

experience (Internal or external) as well as a 

knowledge of mechanical and/or fl uid power 

industry is required. Ideally qualifi ed to HNC 

in mechanical engineering or equivalent, 

however, suitable experience and an aptitude 

for applications and product selections is more 

relevant than academic qualifi cations. 

In return for the above, we offer an attractive 

package including competitive salary, bonus 

scheme, company car, private health care, life 

Insurance and company pension scheme. 

In all cases, please apply in writing to: 

Josie Hart, Brevini UK Ltd, Planet House, Centre Park, Warrington. WA1 1QX. 

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FAST SIEMENS SERVICE 

SWEETENS BRITISH SUGAR 

When a worm gear drive crown wheel failed 

due to overload on a crucial conveyor belt at 

British Sugar’s plant in King’s Lynn, the 

priority was to get things running again 

quickly - and the ultimate result was a 

minimum of 10% improved efficiency. 

British Sugar approached SIEMENS 

INDUSTRY’S Mechanical Handling Division, 

which had supplied the original Flender 

Cavex 280 worm gear unit in 1997. British 

Sugar had already looked at a refurbished 

competitor’s unit, but it had a lower rating 

than the Flender one and British Sugar was 

not confident it would be suitable. The 

Siemens service team therefore suggested a 

more energy-efficient, bevel helical Flender 

FZG gearbox, size B3HH08. The old unit was 

between 74% and 85% efficient; the new one 

offered 95% efficiency, an improvement of at 

least 10%. 

Tel: 01274 657700 

www.siemens.co.uk/automation 

NEW EPLAN DATA PORTAL 

ONLINE 

The new version of the EPLAN Data Portal is 

now online with functions that accelerate the 

organisation and administration of devices 

and components. Numerous search and 

administration functions are easier for users 

and make the engineering process faster. In 

practice designing becomes more efficient 

with the extensive selection of component 

and device data. Smart filters, for example, 

now allow the storage of all the filter 

schemes as individual search patterns. These 

can simply be called up again repeatedly - 

thus saving a lot of time. Key word tagging, 

with corresponding catch words parts are 

organised perfectly. Whether by purpose of 

use, procurement or project name, parts can 

now be grouped and organised with an 

excellent overview. 

Tel: 01709 704100 

www.eplan.co.uk 

ATEX / DSEAR TRAINING & CONSULTANCY 

Global explosion Consultants GEXCON UK 

are holding the following very popular 2 

day comprehensive explosion science 

ATEX / DSEAR training courses at their 

offices in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. 

September 21st & 22nd 

December 7th & 8th 

These courses offer a unique opportunity 

for obtaining a full understanding into the 

phenomenon of explosions, what effects 

and consequences can be expected, how to become compliant with the regulations in force 

whilst delivering a sound basis of safety to protect personnel and plant within ALARP as low as 

reasonably practicable. GexCon also offer on site tailor made training packages in accordance 

with regulation 9 of DSEAR.GexCon is wholly owned by the university of Bergen within Christian 

Michelson Research of Norway, the staff of GexCon have over 400 years explosion safety 

experience. 

Tel: 01695 726565 info@gexcon.co.uk www.gexcon.co.uk 

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IT IS OK TO READ AT WORK 

Filled with useful information and interesting 

application stories, LOCTITE’S latest customer 

newsletter ‘At Work’ is now available. 

This 24 page issue reveals Loctite’s involvement 

with Formula Student, how adhesives assisted 

New Holland set a new world record for 

harvesting, the process that allowed classic 

threadlockers to be improved and the company’s 

contribution to the ‘best tram on earth’. Included 

are informative interviews and details of how 

adhesives have helped users’ businesses. 

‘at work’ is available at: 

www.loctitesolutions.com/uk, 

by calling 01442 278100 or 

emailing technicalservice.loctite@uk.henkel.com 

www.loctite.co.uk Any food or pharmaceutical manufacturing 

company will be aware of the stringent 

NEW ATB ADJUSTABLE BREAKING WRENCHES 

TORQUELEADER have designed, manufactured and assembled 

the ATB Adjustable Breaking Wrenches which utilises a 20° 

breaking action. This breaking action very clearly signals to the 

operator when the desired torque has been reached therefore 

vastly reducing the possibility of over torque. The robust 

construction ensures the tool is tough enough for use in all 

environments. The adjustment range is suitable for a variety of 

applications from Maintenance, Repair to Manufacturing across 

multiple industries. The ATB has an accuracy of +/- 4% of 

setting and exceeds the ISO 6789:2003 requirements. The ATB 

25 models are available either with ISO or Imperial calibrated 

ranges. They can also be supplied with a drive of either a 16 mm 

Spigot or 9 x 12 Carrier rectangular fitting. We sell suitable 

accessories. 

For more details call the 

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email: salesandrepairs@torqueleader.co.uk or go to www.torqueleader.com 

WIELAND HAS THE 

COMPLETE SOLUTION FOR 

CONTROL CABINETS 

WIELAND ELECTRIC has just released a new 

brochure to reinforce its ability to provide a 

complete solution for control cabinets. As a 

market leader in control cabinet engineering, 

Wieland offers a wide range of products from 

DIN rail terminal blocks and multipole 

connectors, to power supply units and safety 

components. 

Technical data, application references and 

concise product information are all featured 

in this easy to use brochure, making it 

essential reading for anyone involved in the 

provision of reliable product solutions for the 

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Tel: 01483 531213 

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HITEC AND GRACO 

COMBINE TO DELIVER 

QUALITY HYGIENE 

STANDARDS 

standards laid down by the Food and Drug 

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systems specialists, HI-TEC SPRAY LTD (HSL) 

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world class range of sanitary pumps, sanitary 

drum and bin unloaders and pressure 

washers. Where there is a material to 

dispense, from low viscosity gravies to high 

viscosity syrups & creams HSL have the right 

pump for the application. Whether it requires 

a simple double diaphragm pump, a higher 

pressure piston pump, shovel or check valve 

ram mounted pump module then HSL can 

offer the solution. FDA-Compliant 

specifications can be met across the product 

range whether they are related to flow rates, 

fluid pressures, material viscosity or material 

container size or style. 

Tel: 01622 356590 

www.hitecspray.co.uk 

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ADAPTALOK ATS ACHIEVES 

LLOYDS TYPE APPROVAL 

Adaptalok ATS system from ADAPTAFLEX has 

achieved another milestone with the granting 

of Lloyd’s Register Marine Type Approval 

across the most advanced conduit system 

range available on the market. Used for the 

enclosure and protection of critical power, 

data cabling and fibre optics, the flexible 

conduit systems are covered for use in 

marine, offshore and general applications 

under the Lloyd’s listing for electrical 

equipment enclosure systems, Part 1B, Cert. 

95/00092(E3). Meirion Buck, Design and 

Applications Manager at Adaptaflex explains 

“The Adaptalok ATS range has full Lloyd’s 

type approval and no further testing need be 

carried out once it is installed.” 

Tel: 01675 468222 

www.adaptaflex.com 

BULK BAG AND MANUAL 

DUMP WEIGH BATCH 

SYSTEM 

FLEXICON (EUROPE) Ltd. announce a 

combination Bulk Bag and Manual Dump 

Batching System that weighs bulk materials 

discharged from bulk bags and/or manually 

dumped from sacks, boxes and other 

containers, then empties the batch into 

mobile storage bins. The sanitary system 

consists of a bulk bag unloading frame, two 

hoppers and two flexible screw conveyors 

that feed a central gain-in-weight hopper 

under automated control. 

The unloader features a Spout-Lock ® clamp 

ring that forms a high-integrity seal between 

the clean side of the bag spout and the clean 

side of the equipment. To promote total 

evacuation of material, a Tele-Tube ® 

telescoping tube maintains constant 

downward pressure on the clamp ring and 

bag spout, elongating the bag as it empties. 

Tel: 01227 374710 

www.flexicon.co.uk 

REVAMPED TORK WEBSITE 

The TORK UK website of hygiene company 

SCA TISSUE EUROPE has been revamped to 

give it a fresh new look and make it easier 

to navigate for the end-user. The website 

now features the company’s new branding 

and takes a more modern approach to 

hygiene on the web. The www.tork.co.uk 

website, which showcases the entire Tork 

washroom and workplace hygiene product 

range, now enables the visitor to view Tork 

products by category, business, sector or 

quality level. The ‘My Solutions’ tab then 

enables customers to choose the products 

they require and send a complete washroom 

or workplace ‘solution’ to a distributor in the 

form of a pdf. 

www.tork.co.uk 

DEMAG CRANES LIFT PRODUCTION AT IAE 

Lifting equipment manufacturer, 

DEMAG CRANES & COMPONENTS 

Ltd, has installed crane systems 

at IAE Ltd’s production facility in 

Stoke-on-Trent. To meet a 

sustained increase in demand for 

its products, IAE has recently 

completed a £3 million 

investment, which included the 

building of a new 5,100 sq m 

production bay and a reorganisation 

of its steel storage 

facility. As part of the investment, 

Demag installed a 5t SWL, 28.8m span overhead travelling crane, equipped with a 5t SWL 

Demag DR-PRO wire rope hoist within the new building. The crane system is used for movement 

of steel between various workstations within the flow line production bay 

Tel: 01295 676177 www.demagcranes.com 

MAKING THE MOST OF MATTING FORCE TEST SYSTEM 

Black Vynagrip matting modules 

with a grey edging from PLASTIC 

EXTRUDERS Ltd are being used at 

Hunprenco Precision Engineering 

Ltd’s plant in Yorkshire to provide a 

safe, anti-slip surface for workers 

manning the large production 

machinery. Supplied by Arco, the 

Vyangrip modules, with factory 

fitted PVC nosing on three sides, are 

designed to butt up against 

machinery, working benches and 

service counters and other areas of 

localised standing. Not only is the matting slip-resistant, very hard-wearing and soft but helps to 

combat the problems of standing fatigue. The matting’s extra aggressive and deep etched 

surface provides a high rating for slip resistant performance R11 when tested to DIN 51130. 

Tel: 01268 571116 sales@plastex.co.uk 

VEHICLE RESTRAINTS CAN SAVE LIVES 

Following two fatal accidents in the 

USA and Denmark this year involving 

forklift truck drivers working in the 

dock area, CALJAN RITE-HITE advises 

organisations to secure vehicles 

firmly to the dock during 

loading/unloading to minimise the 

risk of such accidents. The 

company’s Global Wheel-Lok ensures 

that once the trailer is backed into 

position, it stays in place. The Global 

Wheel-Lok vehicle restraint is 

capable of securing virtually all trailers to the loading dock, including those with hydraulic lift 

gates. Communication lights clearly indicate when the trailer is locked and when it is possible to 

drive away. During testing, drivers have tried to pull away from the dock when the lock was 

activated. However the Wheel-Lok is reported to have kept the trailer firmly in place. 

Tel: 01949 838850 www.caljanritehite.co.uk 

LONDON HEVAR LAUNCHES 

NEW APPOINTMENT SYSTEM 

HEVAR, the UK’s premier exhibition for buyers 

and specifiers in the UK’s heating, ventilating, 

air conditioning and refrigeration industry, has 

launched a dedicated appointment system for 

its London edition on 22 - 23 September 2010 

at The Royal Horticultural Halls, Victoria. The 

appointment system allows buyers, suppliers, 

specifiers and end users of heating, ventilating, 

air conditioning and refrigeration products and 

services to pre-book set times with the 

exhibitors of their choice throughout this high 

profile exhibition. With visitor registration now 

live on the event website - www.hevar.co.uk - 

the interactive communication between 

exhibitor and visitor is open and the 

countdown to the show has begun. Confirmed 

exhibitors at London HEVAR include Trox, 

Panasonic, Invertek, SFL, Xpelair, Soler & 

Palau, Riello, Wilo and many more. 

Tel: 0208 651 7113 

www.hevar.co.uk 

A Korean based company is using a 

MECMESIN force test system to establish 

consistent manufacture and touch uniformity 

for its navigation device touch screens. A 

MultiTest 1-i, rated to 1000N, combined with 

a 5N load cell, adjustable X-Y table and 

compression probes enables the company to 

test various points of the touch screen at 

different force levels to establish reliable 

operation of the product. The X-Y table 

provides added versatility offering users fine 

precision alignment of the touch screen 

beneath the compression probe, so that 

multiple points can be tested in quick 

succession with minimal set-up time 

required. 

Tel: 01403 799979 

www.mecmesin.com


FLUID SAVINGS 

HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEMS has launched 

HTfluidfit, a process that conditions thermal 

fluids within an operating system, an 

innovation that, says the company, could save 

UK manufacturers hundreds of millions of 

pounds every year. Traditionally, maintaining 

fluid condition has been achieved by total 

replacement of the fluid which may be 

needed as frequently as every two years. HTS 

has developed HTfluidfit in partnership with 

the UK division of multinational Flamco. 

HTfluidfit conditions thermal fluids within the 

operating system, extending the life of the 

fluid up to 10-fold or longer. Benefits claimed 

include cost savings, lower risk, improved 

safety and reduced carbon emissions and 

waste. 

Tel: 01298 815862 

www.heattransfersystems.co.uk 

ADVANCED FEATURES ON X- 

CLASSIC CONTROL SYSTEM 

Advanced features on WARDJet’s new X- 

Classic control system for its waterjet cutting 

machines include a double touch screen 

control, internet connection for instant 

automatic updates, built in camera and the 

option for simultaneous multiple head 5 axis 

cutting capability. All WARDjet waterjet 

machines can be upgraded to full X-Classic 

capability. Instant automatic free updates are 

available to users and there is also easy 

access to on-line manuals and the ability to 

order spare parts directly from the controller. 

Total remote access control feature allows 

access by WIGHTMAN STEWART/WARDJet 

technicians for service and training. 

Tel: 01422 823801 

marketing@wightmanstewart.co.uk 

www.wightmanstewart.com 

SAFETY BARRIERS 

Gatwick Airport has benefited from 

a bespoke design of safety barrier 

from A-SAFE. The company’s 

hexagonal Atlas barrier has been 

designed to replace steel structures 

that Gatwick was previously using 

for mast protection. It will be rolled 

out across the apron to provide 

effective protection to all mast and 

columns. A-Safe’s range of barriers is sufficiently flexible to withstand impacts, exceeding the 

BAA standard 6-9 times. If hit by a vehicle, the barrier springs back into shape without bending 

or buckling. The polymer bend that is used in producing the barriers with its high level 

absorption properties ensures the airport benefits from long term, low cost maintenance and 

repair. 

Tel: 01422 344402 www.asafe.com 

NOV ® MONO ® SURVEY POINTS TO MAINTENANCE 

BUDGET WASTAGE 

A survey has revealed that over a 

third of maintenance engineers are 

wasting maintenance budgets 

because they do not realize that it 

is possible to purchase high 

performance, cost effective non- 

OEM replacement parts for their 

progressing cavity (PC) pumps. 

According to the survey, over half of 

engineers always purchase 

‘genuine’ parts from the OEM, while 

a third are unaware that it is 

possible to buy alternative parts. Commissioned by NOV ® MONO ® , the survey set out to explore 

attitudes and approaches to maintenance. Mono Universal Parts has comprehensive stocks and 

best in class lead times and availability. It also offers same day delivery on stock items and a 

dedicated aftermarket team, which make it a very attractive offering for engineers looking to 

control pump maintenance costs without sacrificing high quality service and parts. 

Tel: 0161 339 9000 www.mono-pumps.com 

600 JOBS PLANNED IN DARLINGTON-BASED FIRM’S EXPANSION 

The North-East’s leading industrial 

maintenance specialists have 

announced plans to create up to 600 

jobs over the next five years under 

an ambitious and innovative growth 

strategy that could see the 

company’s turnover rise to £50m in 

that time. CAPTUS PRONET, which 

has its headquarters in Faverdale 

East Business Park in Darlington, is 

the new name for TMS Maintenance, 

which has provided solutions for 

industry across the UK since it was founded 11 years ago. Captus, under its former identity has 

an invaluable reputation amongst large organisations including Nissan, Toyota and BAA. The rebrand 

was felt necessary in order to match the Captus contemporary and unique style of 

business and a plan to branch out into new sectors. 

www.captuspronet.co.uk 

NEW STE01-RCG QUICK CHANGER 

The new STE01-RCG Quick Changer 

developed by STS SAFETY TROLLEY 

SYSTEMS can pick up and rotate rolls 

with different internal core diameters. 

This is achieved because the operator 

can change the core gripper sleeve from 

76 to 150mm in just 45 seconds. This 

new unit is able to cope with telescoping 

rolls by adding a special external powerclamping 

arm. The arm automatically 

clamps on to the outside of the roll once 

the core gripper has expanded in the roll. 

The system also allows the operator to 

pick up rolls that are grouped together on 

a pallet. 

Tel: 01736 851050 

www.sts-trolleys.co.uk 

GREEN BY NAME, GREEN 

BY NATURE 

Sponsoring an international competitive 

motor sport team is not all about glitz and 

glamour for BRAMMER, Europe’s leading 

distributor of industrial maintenance, repair 

and overhaul (MRO) products and services. 

For more than 10 years, the engineering 

prowess of Brammer UK has been channelled 

into support for Team Green, the UK’s most 

successful eco-marathon team, helping to 

promote environmental sustainability through 

the development of frugal petrol and LPG 

technology on an international stage. The 

support from Brammer has helped Team 

Green to achieve the top UK rank for 10 

consecutive years with a staggering 6,603 

miles per gallon. Team Green has been 

competing in the Shell Eco-Marathon events 

since 1996 and continues to challenge for 

honours in Europe. 

Tel: 08447 36 36 16 

www.brammer.co.uk 

PACKAGED HEAT 

EXCHANGERS 

TLV EURO ENGINEERING has launched its 

Heatpack range of packaged heat exchangers 

with capacities from 120 to 2,350kW. They 

are designed to supply temperaturecontrolled 

hot water for clean-in-place, lowtemperature 

hot-water and domestic hotwater 

applications. Heatpack, which is 

designed to be extremely flexible, is available 

with a choice of two stainless-steel heat 

exchangers to suit a variety of site conditions, 

specifications and system requirements. Both 

plate and tubular heat exchangers offer an 

instantaneous response to load fluctuations. 

The tubular design can be used with higher 

steam pressures to eliminate the need for 

pressure reduction, even with high flow rates. 

Its flexible design means that Heatpack can 

be specified with pneumatic or electric-valve 

actuation and a choice of component 

materials, including cast-iron, cast-steel, 

stainless-steel or SG iron. 

Tel: 01242 227223 

www.tlv.com 

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NILFISK-CFM AIR VACUUM 

SOLUTION 

Global chemicals manufacturer Huntsman 

Advanced Materials have utilised a Nilfisk- 

CFM solution at their manufacturing site in 

Duxford, Cambridgeshire. Best known for 

their production of ARALDITE ® adhesives, 

Huntsman also manufacture and market a 

wide range of differentiated chemicals for 

industry.The site is strictly regulated by the 

Environment Agency and regularly audited for 

COMAH compliance. Huntsman had two 

production issues needing an improved 

resolution. Highly flammable resin residue, 

water and toluene needed to be collected and 

disposed of, so Nilfisk-CFM provided the A17 

DAU (absolute filtration) Air Vacuum Cleaner. 

Also a risk was the fine chemical powders 

rising to and settling on the high level 

overhead pipe work. Nilfisk-CFM’s solution 

was an integrated 2 metre extension tube 

with specialist pipe brushes attached, 

enabling staff to stay at ground level during 

the cleaning process. 

Tel: 01284 763163 

www.nilfisk-cfm.co.uk 

NEW FLIP-UP WELDING 

HELMET FROM ESAB 

ESAB, the world-leading manufacturer of 

welding and cutting equipment, has 

introduced a newly designed flip-up welding 

helmet, the Globe-Arc. 

Following the ESAB family design, the new 

hybrid shell is made from strong Zytel 

material and offers a full head a face 

protection and is very lightweight. The 

compact design allows for welding in very 

tight places, whilst reducing the visible light 

entering the back of the helmet caused by 

other welding light. 

The new flip visor has an upper retention 

stop, which eliminates visor drop-down when 

welding or grinding together with shake proof 

quarter turn retainers to allow for quick 

removal and replacement. 

Tel: 0800 3893152 

info@esab.co.uk 

ELEBIA AT BAUMA 

BAUMA, the world’s biggest 

International Trade Fair for 

Construction Machinery, was a 

success despite fewer visitors from 

overseas as a result of the 

temporary closure of European 

airspace. For the first time ELEBIA ® 

was there and the results were 

amazing. The company received 

more than 150 requests from 

companies all over the world 

(Australia, Israel, Brazil, Norway, Netherlands, Japan, USA, India, Lebanon, Germany, Italy, Sweden 

and Switzerland). Elebia ® developed the elebia ® e5 automatic, motorised, remote control, 

industrial hook system for cranes allowing them to automatically hook onto and release any kind 

of load. Elebia are happy to announce that very soon the elebia ® e10 will be available which will 

be able to achieve a working load limit of 10 tonnes. 

Tel: (+34) 93 444 1707 www.elebia.com 

WINSTED UNVEILS NEW ‘INSIGHT’ CONSOLE 

WINSTED chose IFSEC 2010, the worlds 

leading annual security event, to 

showcase their new ‘Insight’ console 

and the new generation WELS console 

design software. 

Expanding their popular ‘Prestige’ 

range, the new Winsted ‘Insight’ series 

is a high density console designed for a 

high performance world. ‘Insight’s’ 

compact profile saves space and 

maximises control room functionality by 

providing a versatile console solution that is modular, expandable and customisable. Ideal for any 

command or control application ‘Insight’ consoles offer complete flexibility, together with 

innovative features including Winsted’s Versa-Trak monitor mounting system, which allow users 

to easily modify sight lines and viewing angles based on the individual needs of each operator. In 

addition, to aid the design process Winsted has launched the new look WELS design software. 

Tel: 01905 770276 www.winsted.com 

THR (THROUGH HOLE REFLOW) CONNECTOR SOLUTIONS NEW TEMPERATURE AND 

HUMIDITY SENSOR 

In response to the increased use of surface 

mount devices (SMD), WIELAND ELECTRIC 

has introduced a range of Through Hole 

Reflow (THR) connector solutions for use 

with two piece connectors and single piece 

terminal blocks. Savings of up to 30% in 

manufacturing costs can be achieved using 

Wieland’s THR printed circuit board 

connectors, which are available in 3.5mm, 

3.81mm, 5mm, and 5.08mm. The 

temperature resistance required for the 

reflow process is achieved through the use 

of a new insulating material. Using this 

technology THR and SMD can be processed 

simultaneously, using the same equipment. On the solder templates, the holes for the THR 

compatible connectors can be placed next to the SMD components. 

Tel: 01483 531213 www.wieland.co.uk 

HIRE DRIVE SAVES PRODUCTION FOR GLASS PLANT 

QUANTUM CONTROLS has 

saved a glass manufacturer 

from suffering a major loss of 

production after working over 

the weekend to replace a 

failed variable speed drive. 

The variable speed drive was 

controlling a fan employed by 

Custom Glass of Merseyside to 

cool toughened glass used in 

double glazing. When the drive failed on a Saturday, Custom Glass immediately called its 

maintenance contractor Total Plant Analysis. Darren Oakley, director of Total Plant Analysis, says: 

“We attended the site on Saturday and confirmed that the existing drive had failed. We then 

called Quantum Controls who visited the site that afternoon. By 4:00 pm on Sunday afternoon, 

Quantum Controls had replaced the failed drive, with a 250 kW ABB industrial drive, which was 

up and running on site; an excellent turn round time.” 

Tel: 01661 835 566 www.quantum-controls.co.uk 

NEW AUDIO VISUAL ALARM 

Intended for heavy-duty applications, the 

TX6851 and TX6852 are robust, high 

intensity, flashing alarms with integral loud, 

audible warning for use with sensors and 

monitoring systems. They use LED technology 

to combine a high intensity 100Lm light 

output with an extra loud warning sounder for 

wide area coverage at a consistent peak 

output. 

The TX6851 has a flexible cable connection 

for direct fitting onto housings and OEM 

applications, or can be directly mounted onto 

a TROLEX gas detector as a fully integrated 

safety monitoring system. The TX6852 robust 

junction box allows the alarm to be mounted 

on structures or heavy machinery. 

Tel: 0161 483 1435 

www.trolex.com 

Wireless telemetry specialist RADIO-TECH has 

developed a battery-powered temperature 

and humidity sensor for internal and external 

applications. Dualsense is available in three 

versions: internal and external (reading 

temperature and humidity), as well as surface 

(reading only temperature conducted through 

a wall). The sensor “chirps” every five 

minutes, transmitting its data to Radio-Tech’s 

RT:Wi5 data hub (or a modbus receiver); the 

information collected is then sent directly to 

the relevant server. 

Since dualsense’s transmitter is radio-based 

and needs no connection to mains power, the 

sensor can be installed very easily. The unit is 

powered by a lithium battery that lasts up to 

three years. 

Radio-Tech was established in 1993 and is 

now one of the leading design manufacturers 

and suppliers of wireless technology. 

Tel: 01279 635849 

www.radio-tech.co.uk


THE REVLOK MEZZANINE 

FLOOR SYSTEM 

A Revlok mezzanine can be dismantled and 

re-erected elsewhere as Trafford Brake and 

Hose discovered when it moved from one 

part of Trafford Park Industrial estate to 

another. The company had installed a Revlok 

mezzanine in 2005. It proved so costeffective 

that Andy Donaldson, director, asked 

whether the floor could be moved from one 

building to another. The company contacted 

DOITY ENGINEERING and discovered that this 

was possible. The modular nature of the 

original platform meant it was relatively 

straightforward to dismantle the steel 

structure and modify it for the new, slightly 

smaller warehouse. Dismantling, re-sizing 

and re-installing the floor took just three 

weeks. 

Tel: 01706 646971 

www.doity.com 

EMERGENCY EXIT DEVICE 

French industrial safety specialist SERV 

TRAYVOU INTERVERROUILLAGE has 

developed the DEU (dispositif d’évacuation 

d’urgence), a new system to prevent an 

operator becoming trapped in a dangerous 

area. Made entirely from stainless steel, the 

DEU is suitable for use in harsh or dusty 

areas and is said to satisfy all standards 

currently in force relating to emergency exit 

systems. 

The DEU is mounted in conjunction with a 

latched access lock. Any operator finding 

themselves trapped inside a dangerous area 

simply pushes the DEU’s button and, with this 

simple gesture, frees the latch from the DEU. 

The operator can then leave the area. 

If fitted with safety contacts, the device can 

also enable an emergency stop circuit to be 

opened and therefore the machine to be 

stopped. 

Tel: +33 (0) 14818 1515 

www.servtrayvou.com 

REEL HANDLING SOLUTIONS 

CRAEMER has launched a new 

range of heavy duty plastic ‘Reel 

Saddles’ and Multi-purpose 

Wedges’ that can be attached to 

plastic pallets to facilitate secure 

and safe handling of different 

sized reels of materials such as 

film, foil, paper, corrugated 

cardboard, etc. 

They’re durable, stackable and can 

be used over and over again and 

will provide a ready, cost effective 

replacement for polystyrene cradles, wood and cardboard wedges. Full details are available on 

request along with sample products for trial in the customers own factory. Enquiries:- Steve 

Penney, Craemer UK Ltd Craemer House, Hortonwood 1, Telford, Shropshire. TF1 7GN 

Tel: 01952 607800 Fax: 01952 607803 

e.mail:steve.penney@craemer.com www.craemer.com 

PERMANENT REPAIR FOR LEAKING METAL ROOFS 

Whilst KEMPEROL is renowned for 

its flat roof waterproofing 

capabilities, the benefits of using it 

for pitched metal roof repairs are 

perhaps less well known. This 

proven application is not only quick 

and cost-effective, but gives a 

reliable solution suited to patch 

repairs or whole roof 

encapsulation, so avoiding the 

expense and inconvenience of reroofing. 

Metal roofs typically fail at the fixings - areas subject to considerable thermal and 

mechanical movement which can enlarge fixing holes and damage seals, causing leaks. Added 

to this the original seals will only have an expected life of around 20 years. For these repairs 

Kemperol 1K-PUR can be used to patch the failed areas, encapsulating the fixings and bonding 

directly to the metal roof. 

Tel: 01925 445532 www.kempersystem.co.uk 

EXPLOSION PANELS 

ECODISCs explosion panels are 

designed to open at pre-determined 

burst pressures to protect against the 

severity of explosions within silos and 

bucket elevators. Available with or 

without a frame for maximum 

flexibility. Manufactured and designed 

in accordance with industry legislation 

the ECO Panel is available in a number of standard sizes. Available in stainless steel as 

standard with a cross linked polyethylene foam back the ECO Panel is manufactured with 

ECODISCS advanced 3D laser cutting technology. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor 

environments the ECO Panel is resistant to corrosion, abrasion and moisture. All ECO Panels 

are competitively priced, non-fragmenting and maintenance free designs. 

ECODISC can offer significant cost reductions even on low quantity orders through secure 

online payment. 

Contact us at support@ecodisc.com 

Tel: 0191 293 1295 www.ecodisc.com 

VIDEO POLE IS TOPS FOR LADDER-FREE INSPECTION 

Examining the tops of tall industrial plant such 

as turbines, generators or boilers can be 

inconvenient and time consuming. The task 

can now be made straightforward using the 

Pole Camera from ULTRAFINE TECHNOLOGY. 

A compact video camera mounted on a 

lightweight telescopic pole enables the 

operator to examine out of sight areas easily 

without the need for ladders or costly 

scaffolding. In low light levels, the colour 

camera automatically switches to black-andwhite 

infrared mode, with the image 

illuminated by a built-in array of infrared LEDs. The four section anodised aluminium pole 

extends up to 152cm in length and is fitted with quick release clamps designed to be operated 

with gloved hands. The camera has a 2.97mm lens and has IP67 environmental protection for 

use in all weathers. 

Tel: 020 8569 9920 www.ultrafinetechnology.com 

TAX INCENTIVES NOW 

AVAILABLE WITH SOCOMEC 

UPS UNITS 

Purchasing equipment from the Enhanced 

Capital Allowances (ECA) scheme from The 

Carbon Trust approved Energy Technology 

Product List (ETPL) can bring significant 

financial savings in tax incentives, both in the 

short and long-term. The scheme aims to 

improve a company’s energy-efficiency and 

its impact on the environment. You can now 

take advantage of this government scheme 

when purchasing SOCOMEC’s 100kVA, 

120kVA & 200kVA Green Power and 100kVA 

& 120kVA Masterys MC uninterruptable 

power supply units. Having met the ECA’s 

strict energy-saving criteria, new purchases 

of the units are entitled to claim back costs 

from the government under these guidelines. 

The Delphys and Masterys units are 

members of Socomec’s Green Power UPS 

range have been independently accredited by 

TÜV SÜD as being 96% energy efficient for 

their class, with 12% more active power, 

true-online double conversion technology and 

reduced footprint. 

To find out more about the 

scheme go to www.eca.gov.uk 

A COOL ‘WORK AT HEIGHT’ 

INNOVATION 

Cooling innovators COOL TECHNOLOGY and 

access equipment manufacturer PLANET 

PLATFORMS have come together for a unique 

work at height solution. Designed and 

installed by award-winning company Planet 

Platforms, the completely custom solution is 

installed at EDF energy, a client of Cool 

Technology. The access solution will be used 

for the maintenance of the cooling systems 

installed at the EDF Energy training centre at 

Risby, Suffolk. 

Using a combination of Spandeck and Alutec, 

Planet Platforms’ work at height solution 

allows access to all 3 sides of the cooler 

units enabling maintenance to be conducted 

on them. The access system has been 

designed to also allow access to the edge of 

the roof. Additionally, handrails and a vertical 

roof ladder make this a safe way to work at 

height. 

Tel: 0800 0845 161 – 

www.planetplatforms.co.uk 

Tel: 0800 7838 215 – 

www.cooltech.co.uk 

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Fax: 020 8207 5177 

e-mail: info@babcock-wanson.co.uk 

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Let the Combilift range of 4-way forklifts solve 

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Designed for the safe handling of long and bulky loads 

in confined spaces, these versatile forklifts work both 

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UK Tel: 07815 314 990 

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FUME EXTRACTION 

GEARBOX REFURBISHMENT 

Gearbox repairs, 

refurbishment and site 

services 24 hours a day... 

365 days a year 

Hansen Transmissions Ltd 

Tel: 01484 431414 

Fax: 01484 534068 

email: info.uk@hansentransmissions.com 

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HUMIDITY & MOISTURE 

MEASUREMENT 

Xentaur Portable Dewpoint 

Meter, XDPM 

The XPDM allows easy and rapid 

spot-checks of moisture content in 

compressed air or any other dry gas, 

and is available with a range of either 

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Parkwell House, Otley Road, 

Guiseley, W Yorkshire, LS20 8BH 

Tel: 01943 878877 Fax: 01943 879988 

E-mail: sales@ima.co.uk 

Website: www.ima.co.uk 

oC or -65o to +20oC dewpoint. 

The XPDM Incorporates: 

• Highly Accurate Sensor 

• Stability of Calibration 

• Fast Response Time 

• Light and Compact 

• Multiple Units 

• 4 - 20 mA Output 

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INTERNAL VISUAL 

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service from a UK manufacturer 

Wide range available 

Scissor Lifts - Pallet Inverters 

Conveyors - Light industrial 

Welfare and Medical 

Tel; 01249 818555 

www.Fluidlink.co.uk 

REMOTE VISUAL INSPECTION 

SERVICES TO INDUSTRY 

Look-in Ltd specialise in providing 

camera / video inspection 

records of inaccessible areas, 

nationwide. 

Plant, vessels, fl ues, voids and 

pipework is surveyed using 

custom made cameras / 

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Surveys / inspection for defects, 

Integrity, health & safety, 

insurance requirements, debris 

removal. 

Visit: www.look-inspection.co.uk 

e-mail: sales@look-inspection.co.uk 

Contact: Tim Smith on: 

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Offi ce Tel/Fax: 0128 3 820896 

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FOR ALL YOUR HIRE 

REQUIREMENTS SUCH AS 

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• CCTV PIPE CAM ERAS 

• EExd CCTV 

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• RETRIEVALS 

• SURVEYS 

• THERMOGRAPHY 

• METROLOGY 

Contact 

Tel: 01224 789692 

Fax: 01224 789462 

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From the inventors of laser 

shaft alignment - systems 

and service for : - 

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Tel: 01543 417722 

Fax:: 01543 417723 

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web: www.pruftechnik.co.uk 

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Suite 12, Hardman Business Centre, 

New Hall Hey Road, Rawtenstall Rossendale, 

Lancs BB4 6HH 

Laser Measurement and Align ment 

Systems for every need: 

Belt transmission alignment 

Shaft alignment 

Bore alignment 

Dynamic measurements 

Geometry measurement systems for 

parallelism, straightness, fl atness, 

squareness, spindle direction etc. 

Tel: 01706 835331 

Fax: 01706 260640 

Website: www.spminstrument.co.uk 

E-mail: info@spminstrument.co.uk 

Alignment products 

Onsite services 

Equipment hire 

Training programmes 

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01582 490049 

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AUTOMATIC LUBRICATORS 

1) Electro-Luber Series 

Gas Driven lubricators in 4 sizes 60 – 125 – 

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2) Ultimate Series 

Motor Drive lubricators in 3 sizes 125 – 250 

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383 Jedburgh Court, Eleventh Avenue, Team 

Valley TE, Gateshead, NE11 0BQ 

Tele – 0191 4914212 Fax – 0191 4914224 

Email – info@ats-electro-lube.co.uk 

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or call 01924 200344 

MESHES & FILTRATION 


NOISE CONTROL EQUIPMENT 

MANUFACTURERS 

Design and manufacture of industrial 

silencers for gas and steam vents, 

blowers, com pres sors and hydraulic 

pumps. Quality Registration: ISO9001 

Contact: Max Higginbotham 

Tel: +44 (0)1494 770088 

Fax: +44 (0) 1494 770099 

Email: sales@fl o-dyne.net 

Website: www.fl o-dyne.net 

Flo-Dyne Limited 

Flo-Dyne Place, Asheridge Business Centre, 

Asheridge Road, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 2PT 

NOISE CONTROL 

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PALLET RACKING 



PUMPS 

pumps 

...more than 

just pumps 

Tel: 01664 567226 

www.dualpumps.co.uk 

PALLET INVERTERS 

Gressenhall, Dereham, 

Norfolk NR20 4DT 

Tel: +44 (01362) 861066 

Fax: +44 (01362) 861160 

Email: sales@premierpal.co.uk 

www.premierpal.co.uk 

SAFETY PRODUCTS 

• Safety Cans & Cabinets 

• Relocatable Safety Stores 

• Drum Storage Units 

• Secondary Containment 

• Absorbent Range 

• Spill Response Kits 

• Spill management / Training 

Unit 2, 40 Comet Way, Southend, 

Essex SS2 6XW 

Tel: 01702 420000 

Fax: 01702 528128 

sales@safetyunlimited.co.uk 

SCISSOR LIFTS 

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HYMO SCISSOR LIFTS 

For nearly 50 years, Hymo 

has been a market leader 

in the design, manufacture 

and installation of electro- 

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SIMPLE PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS 

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Tel: 01604 661601 

Fax: 01604 660166 

info@hymo.ltd.uk 

www.hymo.com 

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Leaders in temperature measurement 

Europe’s leading 

manufacturer of 

industrial temperature 

sensors and 

thermocouple 

connectors 

thermocouple cables 

thermocouple connectors 

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instrumentation 

test instruments Certificate No. 4746 

Labfacility Limited 

Bognor Regis 

tel: +44 (0)1243 871280 

Sheffield 

tel: +44 (0)1909 569446 

www.labfacility.co.uk 

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• Torque Wrenches 

• Torque Mulitpliers 

• Torque Measurement 

• UKAS Torque 

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• Ultrasonic Bolt 

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Technical Training 

Solutions 

Operator training 

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Mechanical 

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Instrumentation 

PLCs 

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Part 1 & 2 

IEE wiring regulations 

Electronics Maintainance 

Providing Practical 

Engineering 

Skills Training For 

Industry 

Contact us for your 

copy of our latest 

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(Amicus Section) 

T: 01634 731470 

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Old Houghton Road, Hartford, 

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Email: info@wata.co.uk 


VALVES AND CONTROLS 

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Vibration Free 

Vibration Analysis 

(machinery troubleshooting & 

diagnostics, Condition 

monitoring) 

Dynamic Balancing 

(of rotating & reciprocating 

machinery) 

Applications throughout all 

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� Manufacturing 

� Machine Tool 

� Oil and Gas � Motor Sport 

� Waste Management 

� Marine 

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� Spindles � Flywheels 

� Fans � Turbines 

� Rotor assemblies 

� Crankshafts 

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WATER PURIFICATION 

EQUIPMENT 

Engineering 

solutions 

Lubron UK Ltd 

14 Commerce Way 

Colchester Essex CO2 8HH 

Tel: 01206 866444 

Fax: 01206 866800 

Email: info@lubron.co.uk 

www.lubron.co.uk 

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July 2010 issue 

will include the new 

look 

editorial features: 

� Maintenance 

Matters 

� Process, Controls 

& Plant 

(Compressed Air) 

� Energy, The 

Environment & 

Water (Drives & 

Controls) 

� Production 

Engineering 

� Premises & 

Facilities 

Management (Site 

Security) 

� Handling & 

Storage (Training, 

Warehouse 

Management & 

Logistics) 

� Health, Safety & 

Training 

� Exhibitions & 

Special Reports 

(Plant & Works, 

Airtech & Drives & 

Controls exhibition 

review)

Boilers & Burners 

Wellman Robey 

www.wellman-robey.com 

Compressed Air 

HPC 

www.compressors.co.uk 

Atlas Copco 

www.atlascopco.co.uk 

To Advertise 

here 

please contact 

Alistair on 

01732 370340 

CondiTion moniToring 

Silverteam 

www.silverteam.co.uk 

Soft Start 

www.softstartuk.com 

energy, WATer & The 

environmenT 

Elga Process Water 

www.elgaprocesswater.co.uk 

guTTer lining 

Ampteam 

www.gutterliners.co 

hAndling & sTorAge 

Invicta Fork & Attachments 

www.invictaforks.co.uk 

Combilift Ltd 

www.combilift.com 

Newland Conveyors 

www.newland-conveyors.com 

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indusTriAl Cooling 

Balticare Ltd 

www.balticare.co.uk 

indusTriAl renTAl 

Aggreko 

www.aggreko.com 

Watkins Hire 

www.watkinshire.co.uk 

luBriCAnTs 

Petro-Canada 

www.petro-canada.co.uk 

luBriCATion 

ATS Electrolube 

www.ats-electro-lube.co.uk 

premises & FACiliTies 

Klimate Doors 

www.klimate.co.uk 

Technowash Ltd 

www.technowash.com 

pumps & vAlves 

Dual Pumps 

www.dualpumps.co.uk 

ThermogrAphy 

Raytek 

www.raytek.com 

TrAining & reCruiTmenT 

Technical Training Solution 

www.technicaltrainingsolutions.co.uk 


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