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IT’S ALL ABOUT PRODUCTIVITY

IT’S ALL ABOUT PRODUCTIVITY

The latest software release for the TruBend Series 5000 press brakes has the potential to reduce piece part costs significantly. A video on the company's website shows this clearly.

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Water Jet Manufacturers Tecnocut, Jet Edge Announce R&D Partnership

Water Jet Manufacturers Tecnocut, Jet Edge Announce R&D Partnership

Water jet OEMs to share R&D for 5-axis waterjet cutting with taper control and 90,000 psi (6200 bar) water jet intensifier pump technology.

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SOMIRAM installs two cranes at WALTEFAUGLE

SOMIRAM installs two cranes at WALTEFAUGLE

SOMIRAM, member of the VERLINDE EUROPONT network has installed two box cranes equipped with VERLINDE hoists in the new workshop at their WALTEFAUGLE production facility located at Dampierre sur Salon, in the Franche Comté region of France. What distinguishes this installation is a maximum span obtained by modifying the hoist trolley hook crossbeams.

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Atlas Copco’s latest air treatment filter offers 1st class compressed air purity

Atlas Copco’s latest air treatment filter offers 1st class compressed air purity

Atlas Copco Compressors' has launched its latest air treatment development, the QDT Activated Carbon Tower filter, designed to deliver the best air quality available yet from an oil injected compressor. This advanced filter system uses activated carbon to adsorb oil vapour from downstream compressed air to achieve and exceed Class 1 air purity, according to the ISO 8573-1 standard.

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Food waste transformed with BioNova’s BioDigester

Food waste transformed with BioNova’s BioDigester

BioNova's new Accelerated Aerobic BioDigester transforms food waste in around 72 hours into a nutrient and energy-rich material that can be used as a soil improver or as a biofuel for a biomass boiler to produce highly cost-effective on-site heating and hot water.

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COMPLETE PRODUCT PACKAGE FOR TOOL GRINDING INCLUDES A NEW OIL

COMPLETE PRODUCT PACKAGE FOR TOOL GRINDING INCLUDES A NEW OIL

For many years Master Chemical Europe has supplied carbide tooling manufacturers with its TRIM® C120CG water-based metalworking fluid. Now, with the introduction of a new neat grinding oil for carbide, the company is able to provide a comprehensive grinding product package for this sector. The new TRIM® OG108 is formulated to meet the requirements of all carbide and HSS tool grinding operations.

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Fixed Film role in Catalonia

Fixed Film role in Catalonia

Eimco Water Technologies has won a £5M contract with FCC Construcción y Aqualia Infraestructuras to upgrade the existing Terrassa Wastewater Treatment Plant, just north of Barcelona, owned by the Catalan Water Agency (ACA), which is the public entity of the Government of Catalonia assigned to the Department of the Environment and Housing.

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THE TruLaser 3030 Lean THAT GROWS WITH THE BUSINESS

THE TruLaser 3030 Lean THAT GROWS WITH THE BUSINESS

The award-winning design and performance credentials of the TruLaser 3030 NEW are now available in a new, entry-level version of the machine. The TruLaser 3030 Lean Edition is aimed at manufacturers needing additional and expandable capacity or those who do not currently require high productivity but want to keep their options open for the future. The machine's capacity can be quickly and effectively boosted in line with customer demand thanks to an unprecedented choice of options and retrofit possibilities.

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TRUMPF TruTops SOFTWARE MAXIMISES RETURN ON MACHINE INVESTMENT

TRUMPF TruTops SOFTWARE MAXIMISES RETURN ON MACHINE INVESTMENT

A subcontract fabrication shop that initially operated third party CADCAM software on its recently installed TRUMPF TruLaser 3530 automated CNC laser profiling centre has since switched to TruTops Laser, TRUMPF's proprietary co-ordinated programming and control software. The extra capability provided by the move has allowed Halifax-based Ernest Gill to push the machine to its limits and gain vital competitive edge.

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SIMPLE, AFFORDABLE LASER CUTTING FROM TRUMPF

SIMPLE, AFFORDABLE LASER CUTTING FROM TRUMPF

Commenting at the world launch of the TRUMPF TruLaser 1030, Stephan Bundschu, the machine's development manager said, "There is no other laser cutting machine like it on the market. It features all the benefits of TRUMPF technology at an incredible price."

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“High flying” crude blender heads East

“High flying” crude blender heads East

Cameron's Jiskoot Quality Systems has successfully supplied a crude oil blender which is to be installed on a cross country pipeline in Asia. This unique system, which measures at 7.5m x 2m x 3m and weighs 12.5 Tonnes, will blend, in real-time, a high wax crude oil, which requires rapid injection into another operators pipeline. The skid mounted system was supplied with an integrated control system and a performance guarantee.

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Washing up is no chore for Greerco Mixers

Washing up is no chore for Greerco Mixers

Continuously operating in-line Greerco mixers from Chemineer are successfully handling a delicate dilution application in the manufacture of washing-up liquid by a company in Western Germany.

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HOISTS FOR FOUNDRY & OTHER HAZARDOUS AREA OPERATIONS

HOISTS FOR FOUNDRY & OTHER HAZARDOUS AREA OPERATIONS

The intense heat and dust-laden atmospheres of foundry operations pose no problems for the Profi series air operated hoists manufactured by J D Neuhaus.

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Bates Laundry on course to save 14% in fuel cots following Gem Trap Installation

Bates Laundry on course to save 14% in fuel cots following Gem Trap Installation

Bates Laundry in Leyton, East London is predicting savings of £104,000 per annum on its £750,000 annual gas bill following the replacement of its mechanical steam traps with the award winning Thermal Energy International Inc's GEM Venturi orifice traps. GEM , a division of Thermal Energy International Inc, has installed 85 GEM traps throughout the laundry, providing Bates Laundry with a payback in less than 7-months on energy savings alone.

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Speed Up Waterjet Low Pressure Pierces, Run Multiple Waterjets at Various Pressures

Speed Up Waterjet Low Pressure Pierces, Run Multiple Waterjets at Various Pressures

Jet Edge's patented Dual Pressure Valve greatly increases waterjet cutting productivity by allowing waterjet operators to control water pressure independent of the waterjet pump.

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SKF 3-in-1 dryer improves performance of compressed air

SKF 3-in-1 dryer improves performance of compressed air

SKF has developed an innovative 3-in-1 dryer system that removes oil, contaminants and water from compressed air. The compact SFD (Separator Filter Dryer) system can treat a compressed air stream directly from the tank, eliminating the need for after coolers, additional external filters and other equipment, or alternatively be mounted on small air compressors or at the point of use. The SFD provides a reliable and versatile drying solution, able to accommodate a range of air system requirements and flow rates.

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All-electric tube bending now available for tube diameters of 7 inches/175 mm

All-electric tube bending now available for tube diameters of 7 inches/175 mm

A new class of tube bending applications is made possible by the launch of all-electric benders for handling tubing diameters of up to 175 mm (7 inches), from the machine innovator Unison. The company's newly-extended all-electric tube bending machinery range brings the enormous process flexibility and business advantages of software-controlled set-up and bending to a large range of heavy-duty applications. Machines from the Unison Breeze family can now generate bending torques as high as 165,000 Nm/121,698 pound feet.

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Allegheny Machine Tool Systems Selling Jet Edge Water Jets in Western PA

Allegheny Machine Tool Systems Selling Jet Edge Water Jets in Western PA

Jet Edge has named Allegheny Machine Tool Systems as its distributor for Western Pennsylvania. Jet Edge waterjets cut virtually any material, including metals, stone, plastics, fiberglass, glass, food, composites and much more.

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GEM introduces ceramic microfiltration system at MAINTEC

GEM introduces ceramic microfiltration system at MAINTEC

GEM will be introducing its Ceramic Microfiltration System (CMF) to visitors attending the MAINTEC 2010 exhibition. Providing a return on investment in less than two years, the CMF reduces water usage, and can reduce energy consumption by also recovering the heat in the wastewater. Suspended and emulsified contaminants are removed producing a water quality, which is often better than that of the raw water stock from which the effluent was produced.

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Varian 820-MS - Parker Domnick Hunter develop hydrogen generator for Varian ICP-MS

Varian 820-MS - Parker Domnick Hunter develop hydrogen generator for Varian ICP-MS

Parker Domnick Hunter has developed a new hydrogen generator for operation with the Varian 820-MS model of Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS). Varian, Inc., are a manufacturer of scientific instruments and vacuum technologies of which ICP-MS plays a lead role in the detection and measurement of ultra-trace elements. The 40H-ICP hydrogen gas generator has been specifically designed for use with the patented Collision-Reaction Interface (CRI) of the Varian 820-MS, to provide simple and routine removal of troublesome spectroscopic interferences.

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Air driven cranes & crane kits for hazardous area applications

Air driven cranes & crane kits for hazardous area applications

Air operated cranes and crane kits manufactured by J D Neuhaus are supplied for operation in hazardous areas as standard. This includes options providing increased spark protection up to explosion group IIC, as well as fully bespoke crane assemblies to comply with customer-specific installation requirements.

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Redesigned screw compressor range provides even better performance and energy savings

Redesigned screw compressor range provides even better performance and energy savings

Atlas Copco Compressors has redesigned its smallest oil-injected screw compressor range - the GA 5-11/GA 5-15 kW Variable Speed Drive (VSD). The new range sets a new industry standard for this size and type of compressor as it delivers greater performance, workplace flexibility, component reliability and significant energy savings.

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Automatic Metakamm cutting starts in Belgium

A new manufacturing cell in Belgium is now producing James Walker's Metakamm Kammprofile gaskets for high temperature and pressure flange sealing in the Benelux and neighbouring countries.

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Water Jet Manufacturer Jet Edge Acquires Calypso Waterjet Systems

Water Jet Manufacturer Jet Edge Acquires Calypso Waterjet Systems

Waterjet manufacturer Jet Edge, Inc. of St. Michael, Minn., is pleased to announce that it has acquired Calypso Waterjet Systems of Dallas, Texas.

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SERAPID, Inc introduces their new Telescopic Mast system, powered by the Rigid Chain.

This telescopic mast unit is a self-guided lifting column that provides smooth motion at high speed with no drift. It is the perfect solution for long strokes and heavy loads. It can reach heights of 60 feet or more with loads of over 1000 pounds. Harsh environment models are also available, as well as custom-designed models.

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New scroll compressor range from Atlas Copco gives total flexibility and 100% oil-free air

New scroll compressor range from Atlas Copco gives total flexibility and 100% oil-free air

Atlas Copco Compressors has launched a new range of oil-free scroll compressors which offer both flexibility and 100% oil-free air. The new SF 17-22 kW range has been designed specifically for sensitive, point-of-use, oil-free air applications in locations such as hospitals, laboratories, breweries, university departments or within the pharmaceuticals production environment. These innovative units represent the most significant achievements in increased application flexibility, reduced operating costs and improved ease of use.

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Bop handling systems

Bop handling systems

BOP handling systems, suitable for landbased or offshore oil and gas exploration and production platforms can be supplied by J D Neuhaus. These products can be offered with pneumatic or hydraulic operation for the lift, lower and traverse operations, making them ideally suited for installation in hazardous or other potentially explosive environments.

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Water Jet Parts Website Makes it Easy to Buy Waterjet Parts, Consumables

Water Jet Parts Website Makes it Easy to Buy Waterjet Parts, Consumables

Waterjet manufacturer Jet Edge, Inc. introduces its waterjet parts website, a user-friendly, secure website for ordering consumable and replacement water jet parts. Visit the site at https://waterjetparts.jetedge.com.

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GH Electrothermia to Purchase Majority Interest in Induction Atmospheres

GH Electrothermia S. A. and Induction Atmospheres announced today that both companies have signed a letter of intent for GH to purchase a majority interest in Induction Atmospheres. By combining their resources, technology and engineering expertise, both induction heating companies expect to increase sales and expand into new markets.

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Waterjet Machine Removes Coatings, Dirt, Grease from Steel Decks, Concrete Floors

Waterjet Machine Removes Coatings, Dirt, Grease from Steel Decks, Concrete Floors

Jet Edge's Ultra Deckblaster waterjet surface preparation machine uses ultra-high pressure waterjets to quickly blast away old paint, coatings, grease and dirt from steel decks and concrete floors without using hazardous chemicals.

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New refrigerant air dryers with minimum energy profiles

New refrigerant air dryers with minimum energy profiles

The latest Arctic Energy range of compressed-air refrigerant dryers from Hi-line Industries Ltd combine high build quality with reliability, and provide an operating efficiency designed to achieve a minimum energy profile.

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Lifting equipment options for explosion endangered areas

Lifting equipment options for explosion endangered areas

J D Neuhaus manufacture a range of Ex rated handling equipment including hydraulically operated hoists and monorail hoists for safe operation within hazardous and explosion endangered areas. This equipment is the viable economic option where compressed air supplies may not be available, but where hydraulic lines, central hydraulic systems or hydraulic powers supplies currently exist.

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Waterjet Pump Features Reliable Tie-Rod Design

Waterjet Pump Features Reliable Tie-Rod Design

Jet Edge, Inc., a leading manufacturer of ultra-high pressure waterjets, is pleased to introduce the iP60-100 100hp 60,000 psi (4,100 bar) waterjet intensifier pump.

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Waterjet Manufacturer Jet Edge Posting Latest Updates on Facebook

Waterjet Manufacturer Jet Edge Posting Latest Updates on Facebook

Waterjet systems manufacturer Jet Edge, Inc. is now using Facebook to spread the word about its latest product updates, used waterjet equipment inventory and much more. Become a friend of Jet Edge at http://www.facebook.com/people/Jet-Edge/629911554. Jet Edge's Facebook friends get the latest updates from Jet Edge as they happen, including immediate alerts when used waterjet equipment is posted to the used waterjets list on http://www.jetedge.com. Jet Edge's Facebook friends also are among the first to find out about Jet Edge's latest waterjet innovations and new products.

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Hand-held bevelling machines from TRUMPF

Hand-held bevelling machines from TRUMPF

Effective, portable weld edge preparation in a single pass is a strength of the TRUMPF power tool division. The technique has been proven over 40 years and is the subject of continuing development. The introduction of two new models mark another milestone in this process as they are the first hand-held bevelling machines to be equipped with an automatic forward feed.

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Low Cost 100HP Waterjet Intensifier Pump Introduced by Jet Edge

Low Cost 100HP Waterjet Intensifier Pump Introduced by Jet Edge

Jet Edge, Inc., a leading manufacturer of ultra-high pressure waterjets, is pleased to introduce its new economical iP60-100S 100hp 60,000 psi (4,100 bar) waterjet pump. Priced at just $62,500 U.S., the iP60-100S is the most affordable 100hp 60,000psi waterjet intensifier pump on the market. The iP60-100S is a single intensifier version of Jet Edge's popular 100hp waterjet pump. By eliminating the second intensifier, Jet Edge is able to offer the iP60-100S at a low price without sacrificing quality. The iP60-100S waterjet intensifier pump produces 2.0 gpm (7.6 lpm) of ultra-high pressure water for precision waterjet cutting, water blasting, cleaning and surface preparation applications. It supports orifices up to .021" (.53 mm).

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Waterjet Abrasive Removal System Removes 10 Pounds of Abrasive per Minute

Waterjet Abrasive Removal System Removes 10 Pounds of Abrasive per Minute

Chukar Waterjet, Inc., a leading supplier of waterjet parts for waterjet cutting and cleaning equipment, is pleased to introduce the Waterjet Cyclone waterjet abrasive removal system. Chukar's Waterjet Cyclone abrasive removal system is a cyclonic garnet extraction machine that removes up to 10 pounds of garnet abrasive per minute from any waterjet cutting system. The system features a 1 yard hopper that requires only 25 square feet of floor space. It can be custom-sized for any waterjet tank.

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Merlin Powers Up Lighting For Event Hire Company

Merlin Powers Up Lighting For Event Hire Company

Merlin Power Management is providing event lighting company, ES Lighting Hire, with its 'plug and play' diesel generator solutions to power up lighting and visual effects organised by the company for weddings, corporate events and theatrical productions.

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Diversified Plastics Expands Service Offerings with New Clean Room

Diversified Plastics Expands Service Offerings with New Clean Room

High-precision injection molder, Diversified Plastics, Inc. has expanded their production capabilities by offering value-added services that require a clean room environment. This facility allows the company to extend their reach into industries such as medical devices, filtration, and aerospace where special assembly and packaging operations need to be performed in clean room conditions.

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Jet Edge Waterjets Exhibiting at SOUTH-TEC 2009 October 6-8

Jet Edge Waterjets Exhibiting at SOUTH-TEC 2009 October 6-8

Jet Edge will showcase its latest innovations in precision waterjet cutting technology at the SOUTH-TEC Advanced Productivity Exposition, Oct. 6-8 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C. Look for Jet Edge in Booth 14072.

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Premier Tech service and spares  in the UK, Ireland & Europe

Premier Tech service and spares in the UK, Ireland & Europe

In these challenging economic times users of Premier Tech compression balers, bagging/packaging/palletising systems, and screeners; and Verville compression baling systems can get more reliability from their equipment by maintaining it and servicing it regularly.

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Saving energy and improving product quality

Saving energy and improving product quality

New compressed air generation and nitrogen production units from Atlas Copco have been installed at Haith's birdfoods production plant in Grimsby as the company looks to improve its energy efficiency and increase the shelf life of its packaged products. The wide variety of Haith's packs of bird food, and the familiar face of Bill Oddie, are on display in approximately 1500 pet stores and supermarkets across the country.

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New features for m3 plasma cutting system

Small to medium-sized sub-contracting and manufacturing companies are now benefiting from the advantages of plasma cutting thanks to the falling costs and continually improving technology. ESAB Cutting Systems' m3 plasma cutting system is a complete high-performance system that is quick and easy to install and demands little in terms of operation and maintenance. It offers a wide range of functions including marking and labeling and new cutting torch features have widened the scope of applications and improved cutting quality.

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Elliott-Matsuura Distributing Jet Edge Waterjets in Canada

Elliott-Matsuura Distributing Jet Edge Waterjets in Canada

Jet Edge, Inc is pleased to announce that Elliott-Matsuura Canada Inc. has been selected as its exclusive waterjet systems distributor for Canada.

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Nitrogen generators from Parker domnick hunter improve safety and efficiency for Scottish Power

Nitrogen generators from Parker domnick hunter improve safety and efficiency for Scottish Power

Scottish Power, one of the leading international energy suppliers, has recently expanded its nitrogen capacity with an additional MAXIGAS nitrogen gas generator from the Parker domnick hunter Industrial Division of Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies.

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Carier Separator gets Manchester firm out of a pickle

A Carier Separator/De-Waterer has helped a Manchester pickle factory make significant enhancements to its effluent stream, reducing its discharge costs by nearly 40 per cent.

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Jet Edge Mid Rail Gantry Waterjet Cutting Machine Featured in New Video

Jet Edge, Inc. is pleased to announce its new video featuring its Mid Rail Gantry waterjet cutting machine. The video can be viewed at http://www.jetedge.com.

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Jet Edge Exhibiting Latest Waterjet Technology at 2009 American WJTA Conference and Expo

Jet Edge Exhibiting Latest Waterjet Technology at 2009 American WJTA Conference and Expo

Jet Edge, Inc will showcase its latest innovations in waterjet cutting and ultra-high pressure surface preparation technology at the WaterJet Technology Association's 2009 American WJTA Conference and Expo, Aug. 18-20, at the Marriott Westchase Hotel in Houston, Texas. Look for Jet Edge in Hall A Booth 209.

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Benco equipment supports Astral research project

Benco equipment supports Astral research project

A purpose designed Benco support and manipulator frame has been supplied by Brixworth Engineering Co Ltd to the UK Astronomy Technology Centre at the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh. This has been supplied to cover the handling requirements during the production and integration of a prestigious new K-band multi-object spectrograph instrument, designed for the very large telescope, operated by the European Southern Observatory and located in Northern Chile. The instrument is approximately 2.1m diameter x 1.5m long, has an anticipated total mass of 2.5 tonnes with an out of balance load of 3000Nm. A full rotation of movement of the instrument can be accommodated by the Benco manipulator frame, which even when fully loaded has been designed to withstand an earthquake side loading of 1.344g (13.2m/s^2).

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Safe handling for hazardous chemical/oil/gas environments

Safe handling for hazardous chemical/oil/gas environments

The air-operated hoists manufactured by J D Neuhaus are an obvious first choice for chemical applications because of their explosion-proof credentials when operating within hazardous environments. They have over 40 years experience of mechanical handling in plants involved with the manufacture of chemical products, as well as other industries where a potentially dangerous chemical is stored or otherwise used.

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Heat and Cool from a single unit with Pfaudler’s TCU

Heat and Cool from a single unit with Pfaudler’s TCU

Three Closed -Loop Thermal Control Units from Pfaudler are successfully controlling AE 2500 Reactors in a hazardous area for a leading manufacturer of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients in Sweden.

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Latest manipulator makes easy work of loads

Latest manipulator makes easy work of loads

One of the recent additions to the J D Neuhaus range of air operated handling equipment is their Profi 025 Ti hoist unit, which is equipped as a Manipulator to facilitate single handed operation for load lifting, lowering, positioning and manual traversing (when used in conjunction with an overhead trolley). This unit has a lift capacity of 250kg at 6 bar air pressure, with a driving mechanism group M4 (1Am) designed for 800 hours operation at full load conditions.

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New air hoists added to the range

New air hoists added to the range

Two new air operated hoists are being added to the Profi range manufactured by J D Neuhaus. Both hoists feature a new high-performance vane motor with a 2kW rating, which achieved 'super-reliable' results on 480 hours long-term test under full load conditions.

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Scorpion’s New Sterling Series Flies The Flag For British Engineering

Scorpion’s New Sterling Series Flies The Flag For British Engineering

Renowned for offering its customers the highest standards of engineering and technology, Scorpion Power Systems has introduced a new, top of the range series of British built generators. Called the Sterling Series, the competitively priced standby generators provide an extremely cost effective solution for 'standard package' requirements.

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Solvent Degreasing Using Best Engineering and Chemistry

Solvent Degreasing Using Best Engineering and Chemistry

As specialists in all aspects of manufactured parts cleaning, Fraser Cleaning Technologies are one of Europes leading Companies in providing degreasing machinery and Chemistry as a Total solution. A fully dedicated Demonstration Centre enables customers to make a thorough validation of their needs.

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Maintenance costs shrunk for Anglian Water by Eimco Water Technologies’ Band Screens

Maintenance costs shrunk for Anglian Water by Eimco Water Technologies’ Band Screens

'Total Capture' CF200 Band Screens from Eimco Water Technologies have significantly reduced maintenance costs for Anglian Water at Colchester STW (Max flow to the inlet screens is approx: 2000 l/sec. Population: 300,000).

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Moeller’s xSTART Cuts The Cost Of Cutting

Moeller’s xSTART Cuts The Cost Of Cutting

For more than 15 years, Röders, a specialist in the development and manufacture of machine tools, has been supplying its very successful HSC high-speed cutting and jig grinding machines to customers around the world. These versatile machines continue to set high standards worldwide in terms of precision, dynamics and control technology.

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New Generators With JCB Diesel Engine Now Available From Wilkinson Star

New Generators With JCB Diesel Engine Now Available From Wilkinson Star

MOSA's GE 125 JSX and GE125 JMSX diesel driven generators are now available, with a new generation of JCB water cooled, diesel engines and Stamford (JSX) or Marelli (JMSX) alternators respectively, from Wilkinson Star Limited, the Worsley, Manchester based industrial equipment supplier and sole UK representative for MOSA engine driven welding and generating equipment.

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Winches offer greater pulling power

Winches offer greater pulling power

Profi Puller winches from the J D Neuhaus range now offer pulling power of up to 3500kg (previous limit was 3000kg). Their air operated winches fitted with 6kW rated motors not only have higher pulling power, but also higher rope speeds for faster rope pay-out and recovery times.

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Compressed air filtration units offer high efficiency, low cost & universal fixings

Compressed air filtration units offer high efficiency, low cost & universal fixings

A new range of compressed air filter units from Hi-line have been designed with economy and efficiency in mind, for the removal of oil, water, particulates and gaseous aerosols from compressed air systems using a range of high performance filtration elements.

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Explosion-proof fluid heater helps reduce costs of manufacturing marine distress signals

Explosion-proof fluid heater helps reduce costs of manufacturing marine distress signals

Chemring Marine Ltd has installed an Intertec explosion-proof smart fluid heater to help reduce process costs at its production facility in Bremerhaven, Germany. The Intertec unit works in series with the company's existing fluid heater system, and is used to boost the temperature of a flushing agent used in the manufacture of marine distress flares, immediately prior to use. The pre-existing single-stage heating system demanded that a relatively large volume of flushing agent was maintained permanently at exactly the right temperature, resulting in very high operational costs.

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Rollalong upgrade fleet of Nu-Star power pushers

Rollalong upgrade fleet of Nu-Star power pushers

From an 11.1/2 acre site in Wimborne Dorset, Rollalong manufacture and supply a wide range of market sectors including: Defence, Social Housing, MOJ, Schools, Railways etc.

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New Mosa Diesel Welder Generator From Wilkinson Star

New Mosa Diesel Welder Generator From Wilkinson Star

Wilkinson Star Limited has announced the launch of a new MOSA CT230 YSX CC/CV diesel welder generator for general on-site plant, pipeline and equipment maintenance applications as well as the hire market.

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A Europont bridge crane from Verlinde for maintenance of Brussels tramways

A Europont bridge crane from Verlinde for maintenance of Brussels tramways

CFE, a subsidiary of the Vinci group, has chosen a Europont bridge crane equipped with a Verlinde Eurobloc VT hoist for rehabilitating the Brussels tram museum and the adjacent operations depot. It is radio-controlled, has a 1.6-ton capacity, and will be used for handling tramway roof elements during maintenance operations. All movements, raising, lowering, longitudinal or transverse, are with continuous speed variation.

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Save money on top-quality safety light curtains

Save money on top-quality safety light curtains

Pilz Automation Technology is currently running a price promotion on its high-quality range of light curtains for finger, hand and body protection.

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VERLINDE equips the EDF site at Chinon

VERLINDE equips the EDF site at Chinon

BOUYER MANUTENTION, a member of the VERLINDE EUROPONT network, has equipped the EDF site at CHINON with an overhead travelling crane which has the specific feature of being able to handle two different sizes of containers (20', 10') without changing the grappling tool and to be able to turn the loads automatically around a vertical axis.

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Air operated monorail hoists meet industry challenges

Air operated monorail hoists meet industry challenges

Some air operated monorail hoists from J D Neuhaus feature upgraded air motors and all models can be customised with additional accessories to suit specific industry challenges. Operating off a pneumatic air pressure of 85psi (6 bar), the hoists avoid the potential hazards and dangers associated with electrically powered equipment when operating within areas with high humidity or potentially explosive dusts or gases. With carrying capacities ranging from 10 to 115 tonnes, these hoists are suitable for a wide range of both general and specialised engineering applications including outdoor installations.

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MagicWeld 200 engine driven welder from Wilkinson Star

Wilkinson Star Limited, the Worsley, Manchester based industrial equipment supplier and sole UK representative for MOSA engine driven welding and generating equipment has launched MagicWeld 200 a 200A MMA (Manual Metal Arc) engine driven welder powered by a Honda GX 270 6kW petrol driven engine.

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Water re-use produces massive savings for leading Cornish Beef and Lamb producer

Prior to the installation of an Eimco Water Technologies' MBR (Membrane Bioreactor), one of the West Country's foremost independent beef and lamb producers was spending around £100,000 pa on the disposal of its wastewater. A proportion of the 17,000m3 of water used p.a. by Jaspers at its sites in Treburley and Botathan (near Launceston) even included the costly consumption of potable water for low-grade wash-down applications.

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Zero loss desiccant air dryers with maximum energy efficiency

Zero loss desiccant air dryers with maximum energy efficiency

The latest smart versions of the ZL-HBP desiccant air dryers manufactured by Hi-Line Industries Ltd are claimed to offer the lowest cost of ownership currently available for adsorption dryers. Their unique control system monitors and modifies operating parameters to ensure the compressed air inlet conditions are matched to the dewpoint required.

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Class Zero certification for Atlas Copco’s LF and LFx oil-free piston compressors

Class Zero certification for Atlas Copco’s LF and LFx oil-free piston compressors

Atlas Copco Compressors has announced that its oil-free, Class Zero certification has been extended to include the heavy duty LF and LFx family of piston compressors, the first of their type in the world to receive ISO 8573-1 CLASS 0 certification.

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Atlas Copco re-engineers range of small compressors, breaking air delivery records

Atlas Copco re-engineers range of small compressors, breaking air delivery records

Atlas Copco's newly launched improvements to its 11-30 kW GA+/GA VSD compressor range have resulted in world-class Free Air Delivery (FAD). These oil-injected compressors are probably one of the world's most compact and silent ever to operate on a work floor in this kW range. A new integrated dryer enhances energy efficiency and air quality simultaneously. Now all standard models are built to operate in ambient temperatures of up to 46°C (114.8°F), offer intuitive monitoring interfaces and are equipped with a robust, high efficiency gearbox, completely protected against dirt.

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Offshore winch pulls both ways

Offshore winch pulls both ways

A J D Neuhaus air operated winch has been successfully deployed on the AWG/1 drilling rig operated by Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij BV (NAM) in the Dutch North Sea sector.

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Enhanced M1- LaserCUSING® System to be Unveiled at Euromold 2008

Enhanced M1- LaserCUSING® System to be Unveiled at Euromold 2008

ES Technology Limited is responsible for the marketing, sales, servicing and support of the full range of Concept Laser products throughout the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. A recently enhanced and more powerful version of the M1 LaserCUSING® system will be unveiled by Concept Laser at the forthcoming Euromold 2008 exhibition.

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Industry leading seven year warranty offered by Atlas Copco Compressors

Industry leading seven year warranty offered by Atlas Copco Compressors

Atlas Copco Compressors has introduced a new seven year warranty to provide its customers with complete confidence and peace of mind. Available through the company's Authorised Distributor Network, CompleteCARE™ will be offered on all oil-injected screw compressors up to 90kW and is the first seven year warranty of its type available on the market.

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Technowash ltd, supplies fuel & hydraulic tank degreasing system to Caterpillar (Peterlee) ltd

Technowash ltd has supplied Caterpillar with a new degreasing system to wash the fuel and hydraulic tanks, being manufactured at their UK plant in Peterlee.

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Love Fifteen in Northern Ireland for Eimco Water Technologies’ MBR

Love Fifteen in Northern Ireland for Eimco Water Technologies’ MBR

To achieve tight discharge limits on a 95% ile basis, Eimco Water Technologies has completed the installation of a new MBR (Membrane Bio-Reactor) at Irvinestown, County Fermanagh – the fifteenth MBR it has successfully delivered to Northern Ireland Water.

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EIMCO Water Technologies help holiday park meet discharge consent

Close to beaches overlooking the Solway Firth, EIMCO Water Technologies' Copa SAF plant is enabling Southerness Holiday Park meet its discharge consent.

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Jena Tec Assures OEM Spindle Test Quality

Jena Tec Assures OEM Spindle Test Quality

Jena Rotary Technology Ltd saw the final installation and commissioning of a state of the art PC based Bosch test facility for motorised spindles in its Nottingham facility.

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Hoists with air-powered, non lube operation suit big bag handling

Hoists with air-powered, non lube operation suit big bag handling

Twin Profi 2 Ti air-operated hoists from J D Neuhaus have been used to facilitate safe and efficient product discharge from big bag containers. The containers, ranging in size from 500kg to one tonne capacity, are used for the transit, storage and subsequent loading of powdered or granulated materials into processing machines. Individual bags are positioned over collection hoppers using air operated pendant hand controllers, each providing precise height control and positioning over the discharge chutes.

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Safe load manipulation for newbuild and refurb operations

Safe load manipulation for newbuild and refurb operations

The Brixworth Engineering Co Ltd are justifiably proud that their first load manipulator (the Benco engine stand), designed and manufactured over 40 years ago, which is still giving sterling service. From that initial concept, the company have refined and developed products now capable of efficiently, effectively and safely handling unit loads of up to 20 tons.

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GEM steam traps become first choice for Ineos Fluor following student dissertation

GEM steam traps become first choice for Ineos Fluor following student dissertation

Ineos Fluor is now specifying GEM steam traps throughout its UK plant following a trial carried out by Andy Davies, a Mechanical Engineer at Ineos Fluor's Rocksavage site in Runcorn, Cheshire. Undertaken for his dissertation, as part of his BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree, Andy Davies's findings have now been incorporated into a preference document issued by Ineos Fluor, identifying GEM as the company's first choice for steam traps.

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Rofin Laser Makes It’s Mark at Posithread UK Limited

Rofin Laser Makes It’s Mark at Posithread UK Limited

Marking using lasers has become commonplace in many industries and applications indeed many of the every - day products which we take for granted, including the keyboard used to type these words, has been marked by a laser. There are however specialist or less common areas where lasers are used to mark products and we very rarely if ever hear about these. Products are marked with many different pieces of information and for many different reasons.

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Tank cleaning made easier & safer

Tank cleaning made easier & safer

J D Neuhaus air operated hoists, featuring precise load positioning control via pendant hand controllers, have been successfully used for cleaning operations on road and rail-transit tankers.

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Second power pusher for Deva Hawarden Board & Display

Second power pusher for Deva Hawarden Board & Display

Deva Hawarden Board and Display have recently taken delivery of their second Nu-Star Power Pusher at their manufacturing facility in Hawarden, Flintshire.

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Exceptional tool life from new hybrid emulsion

Exceptional tool life from new hybrid emulsion

For manufacturers of metalworking fluids continuous product development is largely the name of the game. A true breakthrough is a rarity but at Master Chemical Europe its latest development is exactly that.

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Scorpion Power Systems launch CHP system

Scorpion Power Systems launch CHP system

Scorpion Power Systems has launched powertherm™, an innovative and cost effective range of Combined Heat & Power(CHP) systems that reduce energy costs and increase power reliability and quality. Unique to the European market, powertherm's engine technology gives 85.5% package efficiency with thermal recovery, enabling the units to provide an outstanding energy output compared to fuel consumption as well as shrink a company's carbon footprint.

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GEM steam traps cut Weetabix hunger for steam

GEM steam traps cut Weetabix hunger for steam

Weetabix is on track to make significant energy savings following the installation of Gardner Energy Management's GEM Venturi orifice steam traps throughout its facility at Burton Latimer in Northants. Sixty-five percent of the steam traps on the 80-acre site have now been converted to GEM traps, providing Weetabix with a payback of just six months.

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Fast Sanitation For Demanding Environments

Fast Sanitation For Demanding Environments

The 7600 Ultimate Series delivers fast and effective sanitation in the most demanding environments. Its hygienic design is USDA Accepted Equipment for red meat, poultry and fish including ready-to-eat foods and dairy. It is also ideal for other environments with high-pressure sanitation requirements as well as pharmaceutical and clean rooms.

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SUPRAREX modular gantry cutting machine

ESAB Cutting Systems' SUPRAREX modular gantry cutting machine can be configured to suit specific cutting requirements. It can now be equipped for many cutting process combinations including combined plasma/oxy-fuel cutting, plasma/weld preparation, oxy-fuel/weld preparation, grid cutting, marking and labelling. It can also be specified with track widths from 3000mm-8500mm to suit different plate sizes and offers the ability to be used as a stand-alone cutting machine or as part of an integrated, automated production process.

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Plasma And Oxy-Fuel Cutting Machine

New literature is now available from ESAB Cutting Systems on its new Falcon low cost compact cutting machine that can be fitted with oxy-fuel cutting torches or can be supplied as an oxy-fuel package prepared for plasma cutting. The eight page technical brochure provides full specification and ordering data.

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Air hoists meet food industry hygiene requirements

Air hoists meet food industry hygiene requirements

Air operated hoists and handling equipment from J D Neuhaus meet the highest standards of performance, reliability and economy set by general industry including offshore applications. Now, however, they are also able to supply products to comply with the cleaning and hygiene levels for food industry installations.

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Serapid Rigid Chain Technology for Use in Scissor Lifts

Serapid Rigid Chain Technology for Use in Scissor Lifts

For over 30 years, Serapid has specialized in the vertical and horizontal movement of loads. At the core of their technology is the principle of the Rigid Chain – a chain consisting of links interlocking under a load and working like a rigid bar.

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Hovair Forges Long Term Partnership

Hovair Forges Long Term Partnership

When Wiggin Alloys first installed a Hovair air film system in 1983 to move a forge press tool train under a 1,750 tonne forging press, little did the company know that, in partnership with Hovair, now part of the industrial division of British Turntable Co Ltd, the company would still be using the same air film system in their manufacturing process 25 years later. In the hot and dirty environment of the forging plant, the Hovair air skates have withstood the test of time.

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New Compact Power Source From Wilkinson Star

New Compact Power Source From Wilkinson Star

The Cebora MIG 3240/T Pulse inverter based synergic pulsed MIG/MAG/TIG/MMA compact welding power source completes the company's range of MIG Pulse welding power sources which includes 400A and 500A models with separate wire feed units and compact single phase 200A model.

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New VersaLASER® Range available from ES Technology Limited

New VersaLASER® Range available from ES Technology Limited

The VersaLASER® product range from ES Technology Ltd has now been further enhanced to provide a larger working envelope and a wider choice of laser power sources, whilst still offering excellent value for money.

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Energy efficient compressor solutions from Atlas Copco at The Energy Event 2008

Energy efficient compressor solutions from Atlas Copco at The Energy Event 2008

Atlas Copco Compressors will present its latest energy-efficient compressor solutions, remote monitoring systems, aftermarket services and finance options at The Energy Event 2008. Compressors and air treatment solutions on show include the latest energy-saving VSD additions to Atlas Copco's family of WorkPlace and Class 0 oil-free compressors, together with remote monitoring solutions, finance options and much more.

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Aquamatic report 20% increase in service packages for Wastewater Samplers

Aquamatic report 20% increase in service packages for Wastewater Samplers

The water industry's increasing keenness for true, long term equipment reliability has been highlighted by Wastewater Sampler Manufacturer Aquamatic, who report a 20% increase in business during the past 12 months for its maintenance division; the third consecutive year of growth.

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JDN hoists used in alp transit tunnel

JDN hoists used in alp transit tunnel

Dirt, dust and humidity are just some of the downsides involved with tunnelling operations, and keeping plant working in these conditions can provide major headaches. Factor in cutting machines weighing 40 tons with 8 metre diameter drilling heads, then space can also become a priority for routine as well as emergency procedures involved with keeping-up with production schedules.

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New oil-free blower can provide energy savings of 40%

Atlas Copco Compressors' new ZS+ dry rotary screw positive displacement blower range presents a completely new and innovative solution to oil-free process air requirements.

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CombiLine Advanced A Solid Laser Marking Platform from Rofin

CombiLine Advanced A Solid Laser Marking Platform from Rofin

Rofin-Baasel has always embraced the philosophy of producing not only laser sources but also wherever possible providing a complete solution. This commitment to practicality and ease of use has resulted in many standard systems and solutions being developed for a wide range of applications and industries. The latest innovation of this kind to be launched by Rofin is the CombiLine Advanced, an all purpose laser marking workstation.

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High speed laser marking solutions for the Semiconductor Industry

High speed laser marking solutions for the Semiconductor Industry

With over 30 years experience in designing and manufacturing laser sources and systems for materials processing, Rofin offers the most comprehensive range of laser products for the Semiconductor industry. The Rofin portfolio includes not only a wide range of laser sources but also turnkey solutions to many applications including IC, Lead-frame and Wafer marking.

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Precision laser welding of medium and large parts

Precision laser welding of medium and large parts

The word "laser" is often associated automatically, and quite rightly, with the word "precision". However, it is also easy to make the incorrect assumption that "precision" is only associated with "small" or "miniature" components. The new StarWeld Integral combines ROFIN's concept of manual welding lasers with an extremely spacious working chamber and high average power.

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Atlas Copco’s NG generators provide on-site pure nitrogen supply 24/7 without the need for cylinders

Already recognised for its innovative dual output compressed air/nitrogen technology, Atlas Copco now offers its new NG series of advanced nitrogen generators to provide a continuous, reliable secure and independent source of on-site nitrogen generation at the lowest possible cost for a broad spectrum of industry applications.

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New GEM Topaz helps crystalise energy savings

New GEM Topaz helps crystalise energy savings

Energy savings of up to 55% are achievable by steam users with Gardner Energy Management's (GEM) Topaz steam trap range. A development of GEM's award winning venturi steam trap, the GEM Topaz has been specifically produced for Clean Steam Systems used in hospitals and pharmaceuticals for sterilises and sterilisation.

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London Linen makes savings of £40k a year following installation of GEM traps

London Linen makes savings of £40k a year following installation of GEM traps

Leading Southall based restaurant and work wear rental company and laundry, London Linen Supply Ltd, is saving an amazing £40,000 per annum in energy costs and maintenance following the replacement of its mechanical steam traps with the award winning Gardner Energy Management's GEM Venturi orifice traps. Gardner Energy Management has installed 100 GEM traps throughout the laundry, providing London Linen with a payback in less than 12-months on energy savings alone.

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New Inverter Power Source For Automated Robot Welding From Wilkinson Star

New Inverter Power Source For Automated Robot Welding From Wilkinson Star

Wilkinson Star Limited launched a number of new welding and plasma cutting products for automated and robot welding at MACH 2008 including the Sound TIG AC/DC 4560/T inverter based synergic pulsed robot power source for use in automated TIG welding.

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New Digital Crane Weigher

New Digital Crane Weigher

Red Rooster Industrial announce the new Digital Crane Weigher to compliment their existing hydrostatic TEO crane weigher.

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Chemineer’s agitators succeed at world’s largest bioethanol plant

Chemineer’s agitators succeed at world’s largest bioethanol plant

HT agitators made by Chemineer of Derby, England, are playing a significant role in the expansion of what is already the world's biggest single bioethanol plant in the far north eastern city of Jilin in China.

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New Tradesmig 141 Welding Machine For Simple High Quality Welding

For simple welding tasks that demand high quality, the new Murex Tradesmig 141 is the ideal solution for farmers, repair shops and many other light production welding applications.

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Chemineer's agitators set for Lucite International’s new plant in Singapore

Chemineer's agitators set for Lucite International’s new plant in Singapore

Key to promoting superior gas dispersion and mass transfer, as well as yielding more than conventional mixing arrangements, Chemineer's MW4 and BT6 impellers are set to go into full operation at Lucite International's soon-to-be opened Alpha 1 plant in Singapore.

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Magnetic folding machines for sheet metal introduced at MACH 2008

Magnetic folding machines for sheet metal introduced at MACH 2008

For the production of box-type sheet metal components, a new range of folding machines employing electromagnetic rather than conventional mechanical clamping of the sheet has been introduced by Press & Shear, Tamworth, under a sole agency agreement with the South African manufacturer, Electrabrake, a division of Allied Production Industries (Pty). The machines were launched in the UK on the Press & Shear stand at MACH 2008.

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High-speed press for manufacturing small, complex components

High-speed press for manufacturing small, complex components

Stamping small items like electronic components, watch parts and automotive connectors does not require high tonnage. However, to mass produce today's ever more complex products, progression tools with increasing numbers of stages are needed, which in turn require a long bed to accommodate them. The new Bruderer BSTA 200 high-speed press is aimed precisely at this market.

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Rofin CO2 slab lasers power the new Rofin Remote Welding System

Rofin CO2 slab lasers power the new Rofin Remote Welding System

Rofin CO2 slab lasers have built an enviable reputation for ease of use, high reliability and low maintenance. These laser sources, with their attributes of high power and excellent beam quality, continue to be used in new and innovative ways.

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MUREX industrial compact welding machines for Heavy Duty Applications

The Murex Transmig 300C and 350C step-controlled compact welding machines can be used for medium or heavy-duty MIG or MAG welding. Strongly constructed with galvanised housings, the Transmig machines are designed for use within harsh industrial environments. They are robust and reliable, simple to operate and capable of producing high-quality welds with both MIG and MAG welding.

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Transmig Industrial MIG Welders Use Three Phase Technology

Murex Welding Products' range of Transmig industrial welding power sources includes the 326S, 406S and 406SW power sources for MIG, MAG and flux cored wire welding applications. They use simple three-phase switch and tap technology to produce reliable performance for applications up to 400A. The 406SW model incorporates a MIG torch water-cooling unit.

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Third BTI HGV access turntable for Waitrose

Third BTI HGV access turntable for Waitrose

BTI has supplied a third 15 metre diameter HGV access turntable to Waitrose, creating an efficient loading and unloading operation at the company's new store in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. The contract follows the success of units BTI has previously installed in the underground loading area at the Surbiton store in Surrey and the overground service yard at Wallingford, Oxfordshire.

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Convert to advantages of cooljet cutting torches with new kit

A new conversion package from Esab Cutting Systems allows oxy-fuel cutting machine manufacturers to convert simply to the advantages of Cooljet cutting torch technology. For fully automated cutting processes, the robust Cooljet torch features a fully integrated oxygen cooling system that ensures the best productivity levels, economy and safe operation.

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Benco lifts increase handling safety & efficiency

Benco lifts increase handling safety & efficiency

The production of aircraft seat components at BE Aerospace has been made safer and more efficient following the supply of Benco handling equipment designed and manufactured by Brixworth Engineering Co Ltd.

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JDN winch helps maintain important utilities

JDN winch helps maintain important utilities

A J D Neuhaus Profi puller winch has helped maintain electric power and water supplies for an American city. Routine maintenance procedures performed by the Salt River Project company, responsible for utility services for metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, involved the efficient removal of a refurbished machine rotor from its' protective packaging.

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New Plasma Cutting Power Source From Wilkinson Star Launched At Mach 2008

New Plasma Cutting Power Source From Wilkinson Star Launched At Mach 2008

Wilkinson Star Limited launched the new Plasma Prof 164 HQC (High Quality Cut) multi-gas mechanised plasma cutting power source on their stand nr 4897 at MACH 2008 in Birmingham.

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Neat and complete X-Y positioning and control solution from Heason Technology

Neat and complete X-Y positioning and control solution from Heason Technology

Heason Technology Limited have combined positioning mechanics, integrated stepper motor/drives and motion controls from two of its distribution partners to provide a unique range of readyto- run single-axis and X-Y positioning stages that offer a modular motion system solution with reduced integration costs for a wide range of applications.

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New Falcon Compact Cutting Machine Offers Efficient Operation, Flexibility And An Affordable Price

Small engineering businesses can benefit from the capability to produce high quality steel construction and cut components in-house rather than the more costly approach of using a sub-contractor.

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Peripheries For Perfect Cutting

The Periphery for Perfect Cutting is the new concept from ESAB Cutting Systems that brings together all ESAB technology available to complement the company's oxy-fuel, plasma and laser, cutting machines. For each of these cutting methods, ESAB Cutting Systems provides supporting periphery equipment including cutting tables, air filter systems and heat recovery systems- all designed to provide the optimum workshop cutting environment.

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Tough MUREX industrial compact welding machines

For heavy duty and medium MIG or MAG welding applications, the Murex Transmig 300C and 350C step-controlled compact machines are both robust and reliable, featuring a sturdy construction and galvanised housings.

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Transmig Industrial MIG Welders

The Murex Transmig industrial welding power sources, 326S, 406S and 406SW, are conventional MIG/MAG/FCW power sources for MIG, MAG and flux cored wire welding applications. They use simple three-phase switch and tap technology to produce reliable performance for applications up to 400A. The 406SW model incorporates a MIG torch water-cooling unit.

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Lightweight & Portable Hoists & Winches

Lightweight & Portable Hoists & Winches

As well as hoists and cranes with load capacities up to 100 tonnes, J D Neuhaus Ltd are also able to offer a wide range of compact lifting equipment that is lightweight enough to provide portable material handling capabilities to comply with current safety and working practice regulations.

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Serapid Offers New Safety Option for Quick Die Change Clamps

Serapid is now offering a new safety option for their improved wedge clamp, the TBHS Escaping Arc Clamp.

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GEM’S UPDATED EMERALD TRAP SETS ARE DESIGNED FOR ANY ‘QUICK’FIT’ PIPELINE CONNECTOR

GEM’S UPDATED EMERALD TRAP SETS ARE DESIGNED FOR ANY ‘QUICK’FIT’ PIPELINE CONNECTOR

Gardner Energy Management's has updated its Emerald range with a trap set that is much lighter and easier to maintain. It has been specifically produced for repetitive load capacity applications where there is an extensive use of drip legs and trace heating systems used extensively in the chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries.

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Rexroth updates IndraMotion for Packaging

Rexroth updates IndraMotion for Packaging

The latest version of IndraMotion for Packaging from Rexroth gives engineers even more flexibility during product and size changeover. Rexroth's new FlexProfile function simplifies engineering development of motion sequences in highly versatile packaging machines. Other new features include automatic program code generation and enhanced safety functions.

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New Diesel Driven Welder Generator From Wilkinson Star

New Diesel Driven Welder Generator From Wilkinson Star

Wilkinson Star Limited has launched the MOSA CT230 SX PLUS, a new Yanmar, air cooled, diesel driven welder generator for the hire market, general on-site maintenance and installation work including pipeline welding and plant maintenance.

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Upgrades to air powered winches for greater versatility and performance

Upgrades to air powered winches for greater versatility and performance

Available with immediate effect are upgrades to the 2.2 and 2.6kW Profi lifter and puller winches in the air powered range of J D Neuhaus handling equipment. All products in this range can now be supplied with the DN control pendants. These incorporate larger diameter hose feeds, capable of utilising the full airline flow and pressure (6 bar), to take advantage of the robust vane motor capacities. An approximate 30% increase in rope speeds can be achieved, without any adjustment required to the recommended load capacities. Where time taken on the lift/lowering procedures represents the major part of a handling process, then appreciable savings can result from higher production efficiencies without any compromise in operating safety.

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Suction extraction and dust collection/filtration units

Suction extraction and dust collection/filtration units

The comprehensive Ringler range of suction extraction devices and dust collection/filtration units are available in the UK from M Buttkereit Ltd. These are high performance products, incorporating innovative design features and manufactured to the highest standards of both materials and workmanship. All products are subject to 100% testing prior to dispatch, while their robust construction and exceptional build quality provide a performance and reliability demanded by high level production establishments.

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Power Efficiency for Compact Versatile Blower

Power Efficiency for Compact Versatile Blower

The EP10 industrial blower from air handling specialist, Air Control Industries of Chard, is one of the company's principal and versatile products.

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Parker H2PEM generator boosts profitability for gas chromatograph users

Parker H2PEM generator boosts profitability for gas chromatograph users

The Process Filtration Division of Parker Hannifin has launched an innovative multi-disciplinary gas generator, developed to save gas chromatograph users up to thousands of Euros a year in expensive downtime and installation costs by providing a constant supply of gas on site.

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Major Automotive Parts Manufacturer Chooses Generator Associates to Solve their Power Supply Problem

Major Automotive Parts Manufacturer Chooses Generator Associates to Solve their Power Supply Problem

A major automotive parts manufacturer in the UK, has taken delivery of two 1100Kva diesel generators to power their extensive new production facility.

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A Guide to Choosing Your Next UPS and Generator

A Guide to Choosing Your Next UPS and Generator

Generator Associates, the power supply specialists, offer some practical advice on what to consider when choosing your next generator and UPS.

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G M Monks – the Experienced Electrical Contractor Chooses Generator Associates to Provide Generator Hire for Their Client Wealden District Council

GM Monks Ltd is a firm of electrical contractors who needed a reliable and competent generator hire supplier who they could trust. They provide a range of services including new installations, void property works, responsive repairs and maintenance for a range of clients including Local Authorities, Schools and Housing Associations. For one such project – Wealden District Council – GM Monks needed a generator solution that would arrive on time and on budget. So they contacted Generator Associates who were delighted to work with this approved and experienced contractor.

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Charnwood Borough Council have Selected Generator Associates to be their Project Managers for the Provision of an Auxiliary Power Generator.

Charnwood Borough Council have Selected Generator Associates to be their Project Managers for the Provision of an Auxiliary Power Generator.

Generator Associates Ltd have been selected to provide Project Management services to Charnwood Borough Council after proposing and sourcing various cost-effective solutions for their requirements for emergency power generation.

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Financial Services Provider Protects its Customers by Ensuring They Always Have Power Backup.

Financial Services Provider Protects its Customers by Ensuring They Always Have Power Backup.

A major UK based financial services organisation that offers outsourced business and technology solutions chose Generator Associates to offer cost-effective and reliable backup power for their critical systems.

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Leading Security Defence Organisation Asks Generator Associates to Power Their Off Air Exhauster Units

The noise research department of a leading security technology organisation commissions Generator Associates to provide an 800Kva silent diesel generator solution to power their off air exhauster units.

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WEEE Needs Power – Generator Associates Provides It.

WEEE Needs Power – Generator Associates Provides It.

Generator Associates Ltd are delighted to once again be working with Environmental Storage Solutions Ltd, a market leading waste carrier and broker – who provide treatment for end of life plastic, refrigeration and waste electrical equipment.

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New Screw Compressors For Industrial Applications

New Screw Compressors For Industrial Applications

For industrial refrigeration applications, Bitzer UK has now introduced two new robust ranges of screw compressors - the semi-hermetic 85 and the open 85 series.

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Metal Detectable Marker Pens

Contamination of food or pharmaceutical products can cost you money and your reputation. E-Components & Chains Limited of Pocklington UK manufactures and supplies a range of metal detectable products designed to overcome the problem of contamination.

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Low-pressure hot-water cleaners are environmentally friendly

Low-pressure hot-water cleaners are environmentally friendly

A range of low-pressure hot-water cleaners can be supplied by M Buttkereit Ltd. Called ph-cleantec, these mobile products provide a flexible, safe and efficient cleaning performance, with low atmospheric splashback to ensure a minimal ecological and environmental impact.

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JDN HOISTS HANDLE 1000 M LONG LOAD

JDN HOISTS HANDLE 1000 M LONG LOAD

An air operated hoist from J D Neuhaus has been used for the safe and successful handling of an assembled pipeline string of some 1000 metres in length. This involved the connection of individual pipeline sections, each eight metres long, to create a completed string weighing 30 tonnes which had to be positioned within a mining shaft.

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HIGH SPEED LABELLER FOR PREMIER JAMS

HIGH SPEED LABELLER FOR PREMIER JAMS

Premier Foods, Chivers Hartley Division of Cambridge have specified a Kosme machine for the high speed labelling of their quality jams and preserves. The versatile machine is one of the Kosme Merkur modular range which has initially been set up for wet glue label application. It has replaced a competitors labelling machine which was unable to maintain the production standards set by the company.

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Portable Lightweight Oil Filtration Unit

Portable Lightweight Oil Filtration Unit

FA-ST Filtration Analysis Services Technology Ltd has introduced to their range a compact, lightweight (18kg) oil filtration rig designed specifically for Field Service and Mobile Engineers. It is ideal for transferring 'new oil' to machinery or for filtering small volumes of contaminated oil. Many manufacturers specify that all new oil should be filtered during replacement operations to their machines and this unit ensures that no contamination is transferred during routine services, oil changes and 'topping up' procedures.

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Beta Max Introduces Max Climber™ 6000P Passenger Hoist System

Beta Max Introduces Max Climber™ 6000P Passenger Hoist System

Beta Max Inc. introduces its Max Climber™ 6000 Passenger Hoist System. The Max Climber 6000P is ideal for projects that require lifting personnel and various materials in industries including masonry, scaffolding, drywall, glazing and restoration and renovation. The Max Climber 6000P minimizes waiting time and increases productivity on the jobsite.

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JDN Air Hoists Suit Site Conditions

JDN Air Hoists Suit Site Conditions

The range of air powered hoists and handling equipment manufactured by J D Neuhaus are particularly suited to construction site operations. These products can be relied on to work in conditions of dust laden atmospheres, as well as withstanding both high and low temperatures and inclement outdoor weather. They are not subject to the conventional limitations of electric powered equipment where working in dirty or humid conditions would raise issues of both operator safety and product performance and reliability. In fact, the JDN products have 100% duty ratings even when sited in hazardous areas according to EC Directive on Hazardous Locations 94/9/EEC.

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New Smaller, Lighter Lever Blocks from J D Neuhaus Ltd are Stronger and More Powerful

New Smaller, Lighter Lever Blocks from J D Neuhaus Ltd are Stronger and More Powerful

The new Kito L5 range of lever blocks available from J D Neuhaus Ltd are smaller and lighter for easier handling and storage. However, their innovative engineering technology combined with the use of alloy steels for component manufacture results in stronger products capable of world-class performance.

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POWERSCREEN INCREASE SHOP-FLOOR PRODUCTIVITY & SAVE FLOOR SPACE WITH ZERO EMISSION NU-STAR TUGS

POWERSCREEN INCREASE SHOP-FLOOR PRODUCTIVITY & SAVE FLOOR SPACE WITH ZERO EMISSION NU-STAR TUGS

Powerscreen International have recently taken delivery of their first Nu-Star Super Pusher at their manufacturing facility in Dungannon, Northern Ireland in addition to the existing two Power Pushers in use on the site.

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Rollstar offers reel labelling advantage to smaller operators

Rollstar offers reel labelling advantage to smaller operators

The latest labelling machine to be launched by Kosme is their Rollstar roll-feed hot melt machine. This has been specifically developed for low to medium sized labelling operations, with an attractive price, designed to enable smaller operators to compete against larger service providers having access to high-speed, roll-fed labelling machines.

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SYNCHRONISED HOIST HAS MORE SUCCESS THAN CANUTE

SYNCHRONISED HOIST HAS MORE SUCCESS THAN CANUTE

An air operated synchronised hoist has for several years been used to successfully help control the tidal flows of the river Ouse. Work undertaken by the Environment Agency for the repair and refurbishment of sluice gates has necessitated the periodic insertion and removal of replacement steel dam boards as an alternative method of water management. With eight boards used per dam and individual boards being .76 metres (2'-6") deep by 13 metres long and weighing 4-5 tons, it represented no mean logistical feat when handling these awkward loads both efficiently and safely.

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MONORAIL HOISTS THRIVE IN HAZARDOUS AREA CONDITIONS

MONORAIL HOISTS THRIVE IN HAZARDOUS AREA CONDITIONS

The EH range of monorail hoists from J D Neuhaus Ltd thrive in working conditions that can seriously compromise some lifting products. Being air-operated, these JDN products can offer performance, reliability and safety when working in conditions of high humidity, dust laden atmospheres and even hazardous areas where there is a risk of corrosion, contamination or explosion.

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Komatsu choose Benco positioners

Komatsu choose Benco positioners

The Komatsu Reman organisation have taken delivery of two Benco purpose built engine positioner units from Brixworth Engineering Company Ltd for their European Remanufacturing Facility based in Birtley, County Durham.

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