Capital Equipment

Elscint has developed a very innovative machine called the Elscint Heavy Duty Stacking Machine. This Machine is useful for stacking items like Bearings Cages and such other components which need to be orientated & stacked. Components having a hole in between can be stacked with Elscint Stacking Machine. This can find applications in the Bearing, Battery and such allied Industries. The machine consists of a hopper feeder having capacity of 50 litres / 130 Ltrs, a vibratory bowl feeder, chain elevator and pneumatic indexing table.

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.

ATM has, for many years, been recognised as the leading supplier of Robotics and Automation to the plastics industry within the United Kingdom. Over the last three decades, ATM’s range of Cartesian Robot Systems has played a major part in building the company’s solid reputation for performance, quality and value for money. With technology moving at a fast pace and with the introduction of the latest 6 and 7 axis robot systems to the ATM portfolio, one might be forgiven for thinking that the days of the Cartesian Robot were all but over. However ATM, the only UK robot manufacturer, continues to produce a full range of Cartesian Robots which are still seen today as a mainstay of the plastics industry here in the UK.

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.

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

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.

Cirteq Ltd has exchanged its two large steam boilers for an energy saving system provided by CoSaf Environments. Partly funded the by the Carbon Trust, the efficient, practical and environmentally friendly heating system is on track to provide Cirteq with a payback in just four years.

Thermal Energy International Inc., which recently acquired the Bristol based steam trap manufacturer GEM Ltd, is launching its highly acclaimed FLU-ACE technology to the UK and European market. Greatly improving the fuel efficiency of boiler operations, FLU-ACE provides a significant return on investment, and reduces environmental emissions

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.

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.