AEMT (The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades)

A mobile resin and varnish condition-testing laboratory, has paid off for AEMT, which manufactures specialist insulating and encapsulating resins and varnishes, for the worlds electrical industries. With its first year of operation completed, the mobile lab service is showing every sign of success. 

To repair or to replace an electric motor is a decision that often crops up in industrial settings and is one that should be given due consideration. Of course, minimising downtime is important, but there are other important factors as well. Thomas Marks, Secretary at AEMT (Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades ), looks at what considerations should be made when it comes to repairing or replacing electric motors.

Have you heard about IEC 60034-23? If the answer was no, fear not. Here, Dr. Martin Killeen of the AEMT (Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades) outlines the requirements of the international repair, overhaul and reclamation of rotating equipment standard IEC 60034-23:2018, and highlights how it impacts on both the repair provider and the end user.

  This year, the focus of the Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades (AEMT) Conference will be on the opportunities for the service and repair sector, taking the Circular Economy into consideration. The event will take place on Thursday, November 29th at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Coventry.

The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) has been looking for ways to expand the training offering available to members. Teaming up with the Newcastle based British Gear Association (BGA) means that AEMT members can take advantage of the excellent training courses put together by the association at a reduced rate.

A specialist rewind facility for submersible pump motors within its existing IECEx accredited service facility has been added by Rapid Solutions, an AEMT member based in Azerbaijan. As a result, it has cut time-to-completion massively and won a prestigious order from one of the Caspian Regions Oil and Gas Industries major operators. 

It is natural for business people to be cautious when it comes to dealing with competitor companies, but the world is not entirely dog-eat-dog; sometimes a bit of friendly rivalry, co-operation or mutual support can pay handsome dividends. 

It has been announced that two new members have recently joined the AEMT (The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades). Nestech, a startup producing laser cut lamination stacks is the second member to join.

To find out more on what his company is about, what the plans are regarding Industry 4.0 and his vision for the association, Steve Ashman of Solutions in IT and Chair of the AEMT (The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades) Marketing Committee interviews Director Shaun Sutton at Central Group.

In order for both companies to work together in a combined membership, the AEMT (Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades) have come to an agreement with ISES (The International Ship Engineering Service Association) and can provide a worldwide electrical, mechanical, electronic, and technical service to ship and vessel operators, and managers of marine support and offshore equipment.

Have you ever wondered what IEC 60067-19 means, or could mean for you? Well here, Dr. Martin Killeen of the AEMT (Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades) outlines the requirements of the international Repair, Overhaul and Reclamation of Hazardous Area Equipment standard IEC 60079-19, and highlights how it impacts on both the service provider and the end user.

Conducted at the University of Nottingham, an extensive joint research project has found that energy efficient motors remained within plus or minus 0.5% of their original efficiency after being repaired by a good service centre. This is within the specification tolerances of the label and efficiency banding. These tests were backed by a number of leading international industrial organisations and Government Departments in the UK and USA. Tim Marks of the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) reviews the projects and their findings.

  The AEMT (Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades) has produced a pair of complementary videos that explain the courses they run for those involved with equipment that operates in potentially explosive atmospheres. They provide information on who should attend the courses and what they cover in terms of theoretical and practical sessions.

  The AEMT’s (Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades) training course, Repair, Overhaul and Reclamation of Ex Equipment has had another successful group pass their assessments in Loughborough, with all delegates saying what they learned was invaluable for their working lives.

The newest members of the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT), proves that there is an increasing number of international members from Europe, South East Asia and from the Gulf; as well as new associate members. Coming from as far afield as Indonesia, Malaysia, Poland and Portugal, the new members join about 285 member companies, with nearly one-third of them headquartered overseas.

AEMT have demanded a new course for the repair of rotating machines to international standards, and so it is being prepared to take place at the end of the year. The course is currently being revised and updated by Dr. Martin Killeen, ready for the first course due to take place at the end of this year, or early next year.

Houghton International welcomed apprentices from train operator Greater Anglia last month as the first delegates on its new ‘Introduction to traction motor and MA set repair’ training course. The course aims to share knowledge and help educate the next generation of rail engineers in key areas that impact the performance and reliability of the rolling stock they maintain.

AEMT members were able to gain an exclusive audience with the Principal M&E Engineer for the Falkirk wheel, at the Scotland meeting this year. After being guided through the more technical aspects of the engineering behind the wheel and the connected canals, members were taken on a tour of the wheel’s engine and maintenance rooms.

  The changes happening in key positions and new technologies are factors that help the growth of Rotary Engineering. Simon Swallow an AEMT Engineering Director, has now taken over the role of Managing Director.

As a member of BSI, IEC, and IECEx standards committees for Explosive Atmospheres and Rotating Electrical Equipment Tim Marks represents the AEMT, and is taking a look at some of the issue facing the Hazardous Area industry now that we know Brexit is going to happen.