Cut through #6 rebar in 5 seconds
Enerpac announces the highly portable EBC-Series Cordless Bar Cutter for quickly and easily slicing through up to number 6 rebar or similar metal bar up to 0.79” (20mm) in diameter within seconds. The new battery-powered model is designed for those who work in environments without access to on-site power. It is a convenient, and safe solution where external power is not available or where spark risk is a concern.
There are around 10,000 different medical devices on the market today. Each individual piece of equipment must be manufactured to the highest standards to ensure accurate, efficient and safe results. Here, Andy Selvy, Chief System Designer at industrial technology company Watlow, discusses medical device trends and how heating technology plays a vital role in the function of medical equipment.
The term medical device refers to any instrument, apparatus or appliance involved in the diagnosis, treatment or improvement of life. Each component used to create the device must be built with patient safety, reliability and effectiveness in mind. What’s lesser known, is the role heating technology plays in some of the most commonly used forms of medical device.
Hart Doors has recently completed a contract for Erwin Hymer’s Consett, Co Durham, plant where a range of Hart’s industrial doors from roller shutters to Speedor Storms, Speedor Minis and a combination of a Speedor Storm and roller shutter were installed.
Gordon Kipling, Hart’s Northern Sales Manager comments that Hart has been involved with Eldiss caravans for many years prior to its acquisition by Erwin Hymer, one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of motor homes and caravans.
from Blayds Group Ltd are designed to prevent catastrophic failures and to protect equipment and life.
The TSure™ labels, available in T6 to T3 variants, offer a unique visual safeguard in Hazardous Areas, helping to monitor temperatures 24-7 in a simple, low-cost, passive (non-powered) and non-maintained label. The labels provide an irreversible colour change if the T-Rating has been exceeded at any time during operation.
From keeping supermarket fridges and freezers in optimum working order to improving the quality and safety of the food we buy, data-enabled automation of critical infrastructure has been improving retail experience for years. How exactly? Well, it’s not as simple as it sounds.
The Bigger Picture
Automation strategies are enabled through best-in-class IoT technology with the capability to integrate to machines and gather the large amounts of data often trapped within a retailer’s equipment. Once gathered, these advanced solutions can make sense of this data in real-time. Machine health and performance can be understood and further contextualised against historical data, commissioning protocols and third-party applications – such as work order systems.
Keeping Fiona Stanley Hospital running smoothly and on time.
AgilityAuto (CMMS) is designed to support operational requirements, and, along with Serco and BT, AgilityAuto has delivered a fully integrated workflow management solution which supports the delivery of patient care in a highly complex environment.
Fiona Stanley Hospital is a brand new state-of-the-art hospital One of the hospital’s main principles is operational efficiency; in line with this AgilityAuto is being used to centrally co-ordinate its smooth running and management. There are 10 other systems operating in real time with AgilityAuto; either feeding information in, such as the hospital staff skills and training records and the RTLS (Real Time Location Service) or creating service requests such as the I.T helpdesk and telephone system. When the hospital is fully operational, it is forecast that AgilityAuto will manage over 80,000 service requests per month, 60,000 of which will then create multiple tasks.
Michael Ries, former CEO of API PRO/Optiware joins Ultimo as Channel expert to develop a Nordic partner network
Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software company Ultimo extends operation to the Nordic countries by onboarding new Channel partners in Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway. Ultimo’s cloud platform helps customers across sectors increase asset availability and optimise productivity and safety. By developing a local Channel, Nordic customers will benefit from a world-class EAM system, combined with extensive local service and optimal commitment.
Storing 3D printing filaments has never been so easy, thanks to the new Smart Cabinet from BCN3D – a world leading developer and manufacturer of integrated 3D desktop solutions.
A revolutionary new solution that has been developed to preserve filament printability, extend its shelf life, reduce aesthetic defects and avoid costly reprints, the BCN3D Smart Cabinet maintains a constant dry environment around stored spools of filament to protect them from sudden external changes.
Bringing a step-change in 3D printing, the Smart Cabinet overcomes the common problem of filament degradation due to humidity, whilst its uninterruptable power supply protects work and minimises the risk of losing a print job because of power outages – all in one easy to use, portable unit.
As the first quarter of the year witnessed a leap towards recovery for UK production, manufacturing and construction markets , abrasives specialist Norton is launching its next generation of fibre discs, the BlazeX.
With experts labelling this new line of discs a trail-blazer in maintenance and repair operations, the BlazeX speeds up grinding time and reduces overall abrasives costs for metal fabricators.
Set to become a popular new addition to an already established portfolio, the BlazeX delivers up to 50% higher cut rates on carbon steel when compared to its counterparts, and is available in a range of diameters and grits to suit all grinding needs.
Enerpac announces a new 100-ton capacity hydraulic Sync Grip Puller for the safe and controlled removal of bearings, bushing, gears and pins from shafts during vehicle and machinery maintenance.
As with all pullers in the Sync Grip line, the new 100-Ton SGH100 model features simple, synchronous movement. The sync grip mechanism synchronises movement of all jaws for simultaneous engagement, enhancing the operator’s control over the tool and simplifying set-up. Hydraulic puller jaws fit around the part to be removed, while the spindle applies up to 100 tons of force to remove it. Hydraulically applied pulling force increases pulling capacity and reduces operator fatigue, enabling quicker and easier operation.
Work Gloves for Healthy Hands that deliver Precision and Protection
Snickers Workwear now has an extensive collection of Work Glove styles in a wide range of sizes, developed for different workplaces and tasks - designed for dexterity, durability, comfort and precision.
With advanced features and material combinations, there’s something to suit a wide variety of trades, and workplaces, weather conditions and hazardous environments.
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