September 2019

SPOTLIGHT MICHELL INSTRUMENTS has launched a new fast-responding dew-point transmitter for compressed air quality: the SF82. In compressor rooms temperatures can easily reach 50 °C, while measurements of dew points below -60°C are required. Recognising this challenge, Michell’s engineers designed the SF82 to operate effectively in these specific conditions. The new moisture transmitter uses the PST Group’s thick-film measurement technology coupled with microcontroller electronics to provide accurate and stable measurements. As well as an ultra-fast response to moisture changes, the dew-point sensor has an accuracy of ±2 °C dew point. The company says it is suitable for use in all types of industrial dryers: refrigeration dryers, membrane dryers and absorption dryers. w | www.michell.com/uk NEW DEW-POINT TRANSMITTER BRAMMER BUCK & HICKMAN, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services, has announced it has been awarded a substantial new contract with Trac Precision Machining, for the supply of tools and consumables, and other associated products. The new contract covers the site at Crewe, with the opportunity to expand to four further UK sites. For maximum convenience and cost-efficiency, the cutting tools, consumables, abrasive belts and PPE products are being dispensed at the site via nine Invend vending machines. Invend provides 24/7 availability of the right industrial consumables at the point where they are needed, delivering up to 40% savings on consumption. w | www.bbh-rubix.com CONTRACT WITH GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPANY HOLMBURY says it has been in the business of offering quick release couplings (or “QRC’s”) for over 30 years and has one of the most comprehensive product ranges on the market but recently it discovered a very interesting fact. During the recent PlantWorx 2019 exhibition it discovered that more than 60% of people, who visited its stand, stated that their biggest day to day issue concerning QRC’s was dealing with trapped pressure. Air entering the system from the pump side is a common problem and cavitation as this phenomenon is commonly called, can be caused by a variety of factors. Air or fluid loss can occur at a variety of different places such as valves, hose fittings or even the hose itself and a further, often overlooked, culprit can be thermal expansion of the media. This can occur when high temperatures generated within the system decrease the density of the hydraulic oil which in turn leads to an increased volume/expansion and trapped pressure.The good news is that Holmbury says it has a variety of solutions available, but people seem to be unaware. For example one of the most commonly used couplings, the ISO16028 flat faced male, is not designed to be connected under pressure. The Holmbury HCP series male is fully interchangeable with this and is designed to be connected under pressure. Please visit www.hpmag.co.uk to read the full release. w | www.holmbury.com TRAPPED PRESSURE AND QUICK RELEASE COUPLINGS • From Taiwan since 1988 • Production site: more of 560.000 mq • High level of research & development International Group http://www.airtac.com/ atc.it@airtac.com via Manzoni 20 20020 Magnago (MI) - ITALY tel .+39 0331 307204 fax .+39 0331 307208 ATC Italia S.r.l. HIGH QUALITY Fullyautomaticproductionandtesting 95% IN-HOUSE PRODUCTION OFMATERIAL AND PARTS Superiorproductswithshort leadtimeandeffectivecost WAREHOUSE ALL AROUND THEWORLD Shortdeliverytimes CUSTOMIZED PRODUCTS HIGH LEVEL OF SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT ACTUATORS AIRTREATMENT ACCESSORIES FITTINGS CONTROLCOMPONENTS ONE OF THE TOP MANUFACTURERS OF PNEUMATIC EQUIPMENT INTERNATIONAL GROUP LOOKING FORNEWDISTRIBUTORS Sales: 01772 255109 | Online: tom-parker.co.uk 316 stainless steel WPWL Ä[[PUNZ ¶ SIZ