Faster and safer construction of tanks and silos
Traditional methods of storage tank or silo construction, whether in concrete or steel, present a number of Health and Safety challenges on site. Martin Grant explains how an alternative technology is...
View ArticleUpdating the process control technology for supplying water
The Lake Constance Water Supply Association provides a reliable supply of drinking water to four million inhabitants in 320 towns and municipalities by taking water from Lake Constance. The drinking...
View ArticleThese are not the Androids you are looking for?
Jonathan Wilkins takes a look at the growing popularity of Android and the role it plays in industrial applicationsWhen Google bought a small mobile software company in 2005, there was no way of...
View ArticleRobust short probe offers increased impact resistance
New robust short probe offers increased impact resistance for range of Tiger PIDs aimed at occupational health and environmental monitoring applications.Ion Science– manufacturer of high performance...
View ArticlePipe rehabilitated with chemically-resistent UV liner
In a double UK first Lanes Group's Reline Division has carried out its first project to rehabilitate a pipe using a chemically-resistant UV liner.A team from the national pipe rehabilitation service,...
View ArticleEnsuring compliance with the fire and explosive environments regulations
Clive Jones talks about the best way to ensure compliance with the fire and explosive environments regulations"A watched pot never boils" is a common idiom in the UK. It means if you concentrate on...
View ArticleAll-in-one solution to rust treatment
Water, energy and maintenance solutions provider NCH Europe’s Maintenance and Partsmaster Innovation Platform has launched Salvage 2+, a durable permanent coating product that prevents liquid from...
View ArticleDownloadable 3D models
Freely downloadable 3D models have now been added to the Cynergy3 website, which gives new and existing customers the ability to select from the company’s full range of products, enabling customers to...
View ArticlePervasive sensing
Jonathan Wilkins discusses pervasive sensing techniques and technologies, and the impact they're having on manufacturingIn manufacturing facilities, unplanned outages force continuously operating...
View ArticlePlanning a plant revamp
Jonathan Wilkins discusses the stages of hot cutover and alternative solutions to minimise downtimeLet me set the scene. As a plant manager, you've set your sights on a full system upgrade. You've...
View ArticleLean manufacturing: the balance of costs versus productivity
In industry, an increased need for budget cuts can put even the best manufacturing efficiency plans under pressure. European manufacturers are estimated to spend over €400 billion every year on...
View ArticleHow to specify simple, reliable and adaptable screw jacks
Ian Carr explains the key considerations that should be made when specifying screw jacksScrew jacks are often the perfect solution for precise linear motion and positioning applications, they can even...
View ArticleIndustrial thyristor controlled transformer rectifiers
Powerstax announces the introduction its new Drake TR Series of Industrial Thyristor Controlled Transformer Rectifiers. Available with outputs up to 750kVA this new range of Transformer Rectifiers uses...
View ArticleNew addition to motor range
The Kollmorgen AKMH range of stainless steel servo motors has been enhanced with a host of new feedback device options and new connector options. Available in the UK from Inmoco, these hygienic, CIP-...
View ArticleThe crucial scope of plant scheduling
Roch Gauthier looks at why executives need to view scheduling as a vital part of the business decision-making processProduction scheduling is one of the most important disciplines within process...
View ArticleLow-profile bulk bag filler pivots fill head to operator
A new Rear-Post Bulk Bag Filler features a patented Swing-Down fill head that pivots to the operator at floor level for safe, ergonomic spout connections, and a low-profile loading deck that allows...
View ArticleMonitoring disinfection
Process and plant engineers responsible for maintaining sanitary product, process and equipment environments will find the new panel mounted PA80 Peracetic Analyzer from Electro-Chemical Devices (ECD)...
View ArticleTemporary lighting extremely hot ambient atmospheres
Wolf Safety turns up the temperature on its temporary LED task lighting and power distribution solutions for use in extremely hot ambient atmospheres, plus obtains IECEx International Equipment...
View ArticleGuided wave radar level transmitters
The LVRD10 Series of general purpose guided wave radar level transmitters, from Omega Engineering, provide continuous level measurement with a 4 to 20 mA signal output.Offered in three probe (rod,...
View ArticleMachine failure forecasting software on display
Senseye, provider of the PROGNOSYS infrastructure-free prognostics and condition monitoring solution to the manufacturing industry, will be exhibiting and demonstrating its innovative machine failure...
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