National trade body The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has rewritten one of its most frequently referenced codes of practice, which is used in engineering environments across the UK.
‘Code of Practice 4 - Gas supply and distribution systems (excluding acetylene)’ – referred to by the BCGA as CP4 – has been completely revised, with experts from across the Association’s membership contributing to the new document.
Manufacturers are using an innovative disinfection process that provides additional protection for employees against Covid-19 while helping to maintain production.
The electrostatic anti-viral spray system, provided by emergency FM specialist SafeGroup, destroys Covid-19 and bonds to surfaces so remains active for longer than standard treatments.
Air Monitor Corporation announced today the release of a new website design. The seamless new design uses the latest UX/UI design principles for customers in the HVAC, Industrial, and Power industries.
The Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, augmented reality, big data and cloud computing have all combined. This is delivering the era of the ‘smart factory’ - a place in which the human, mechanical and digital machine are all combining to create more efficient processes to produce higher-quality goods at reduced costs. Gary Day, technical director at Sewtec Automation, explains why companies across all manufacturing sectors must adopt digitalisation and automation to reap the benefits for customers, employees and operations.
The organiser of some of the largest conferences and exhibitions tailored to the specific requirements of the manufacturing industry and its associated supply chain across the UK and Ireland has responded to the COVID-19 restrictions on large gatherings of people by planning a number of on-line events.
Hart Door Systems has completed the installation of a major contract comprising Speedor Cleanrooms, Speedor Storms and a Firebrand fire shutter for a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of flavourings, extracts and essences.
By Emma Ryde, Rittal’s Product Manager Industrial & Outdoor Enclosures
Food and beverage manufacturers of all sizes are facing huge operational challenges right now.
Sudden increases in consumer demand, shifting expectations, changes in food safety legislation, and emerging technologies, all require companies to be responsive, agile and flexible. There is also the matter of ensuring seamless production continuity, to ensure consumer confidence around maintaining food and beverage supplies.
Upgrading or replacing existing electrical equipment enclosures can be an expensive business given that new enclosures can easily cost several thousand pounds.
Much of the protection that the enclosure provides is around correct climate control. Focusing on this area prior to an enclosure’s installation will pay huge dividends by reducing:
Until 30th June 2020 and while stocks last at its authorised distributors, Fluke UK is offering the Fluke 175/C25 Kit. This includes its popular Fluke 175 Digital Multimeter (DMM) with a free C25 soft carrying case at a combined 21% saving over the recommended retail price of the sum of the individual products. The Fluke 175 has the baseline features needed for troubleshooting and repairing electrical and electronic systems from problems arising in industrial electrical and electro-mechanical, and HVAC, infrastructure. The offer is just one of Fluke’s Spring Specials offers which can be found at www.fluke.co.uk under Where to Buy/Seasonal Promotions.
Whether in a workplace or public environment, the importance of people’s safety should always be a top priority.
There are various areas that can become slippery and dangerous when in contact with water and other liquids such as production floors, ramps, stairs, loading bays and walkways. These areas can present serious injuries and costly repercussions if not treated with proper care and responsibility. In Great Britain alone, there were over 69,208 employee non-fatal injuries reported by employers in 2018/19 (RIDDOR). From that figure, 29% of those incidents were categorized as slips, trips or falls on the same level.
C.K, the leading brand from Carl Kammerling International, has been at the forefront of quality hand tool manufacturing for many years and is set to strengthen its range of Pry Bar products with the new Japanese Pry Bar 10” (T4312), a handy tool bag sized addition for easy transportation.
This premium quality Japanese Pry Bar features a 46mm wide tip for precise removal with minimal damage of mouldings, skirting boards, cavity wall nails and is also perfect for quickly prising apart floor boards and other materials.
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