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SPOTLIGHT In order to offer its customers more possibilities DNP has announced three different versions of its PVV3, which it has been producing for several years: PVV3 available both with hexagonal and round sleeves PVV3 CC, available only with a hexagonal sleeve, offering the possibility to install coloured rings both on the male and on the female couplings. PVV3 CS, available only with a hexagonal sleeve, offering an anti- loosening system when the coupling is connected. This permits usage even in those applications where the vibrations are very high and the coupling would otherwise unscrew. t | +39 039 877451 e | info@dnp.it w | www.dnp.it THE EVOLUTION OF THE SCREW ATEX environments, with their potentially explosive atmospheres, are far more widespread than many may realise and an estimated 70% of industrial settings have to deal with these problems e.g. the agrifood, textile, metalworking, woodworking industries and any setting where gas under pressure is used. For several years now, ATAM says it has been undertaking a journey to deal with the ATEX world safely, starting from its production plant in Agrate Brianza, where various potentially critical areas have been identified and placed under safe conditions. Moreover, the company’s research and development team has started working on coils for solenoid valves to meet the requirements of ever- evolving reference standards, convinced that the full potential of ATEX products is yet to be realised. t | 024 7632 6060 e | sales@atam.uk.com w | www.atam.uk.com THE UNKNOWN ATEX WORLD Nuneaton based encapsulated coil, industrial connector and sensor supplier ATAM (UK) has announced it has appointed Nick Atkinson to the position of key account manager. The company says Nick’s new role gives him responsibility for managing ATAM’s existing customer base and developing new business across the UK, Ireland and northern Europe region, including Benelux and Scandinavia. Starting his career as an industrial electrician with Nestle, Nick has since accrued more than 30 years’ industry experience across a variety of electronics and automation roles. Included in Nick’s list of vocational qualifications are an ONC in Electric & Electronic Engineering and City & Guilds in both Electrics for Electricians and Electrical Installation. t | 024 7632 6060 e | sales@atam.uk.com w | www.atam.uk.com APPOINTMENT COVERS UK & EUROPE COAX VALVES UK has announced it has introduced the new FMX range of compact, high flow, stainless steel externally controlled valves. With a new unique seat arrangement gives greater flow than comparable valves - features of the valve include: All wetted parts 304 stainless steel Port sizes 3/8” bsp through to 11/4” bsp Normally closed and normally open functions available; pressure range 0-16 bar in either direction; new design of endcap allows snap in mounting into manifold; reed switch sensing available; FKM seals with PTFE seat as standard; 3/2 pilot valve available with different electrical connections available; competitively priced valves and accessories held in stock. e | john.osborn@coaxvalves.co.uk w | www.fmx-valves.com COMPACT HIGH FLOW FMX VALVE The fast moving and trend driven nature of today’s industrial markets, mean that OEMs increasingly need to specify, order and receive parts in double quick time. Mindful of the fact that delays in engineering can have a significant impact on project schedules, CAMOZZI AUTOMATION says it strives to ensure that its valve components are easy to specify, with straightforward installation and commissioning. When selecting solenoid control valves for use with compressed air, design engineers may be bombarded with any number of technical questions, ranging from what configuration of valves to employ, to what type would work best. Applications frequently require multiple valves, which is where a valve manifold (aka a valve island) can provide the perfect solution. t | 024 7637 4114 e | askus@camozzi.co.uk w | www.camozzi.co.uk VALVE ISLANDS AT THE DOUBLE SICK has announced it has extended its portfolio of industrial instruments with the SICK T-Easic FTS, a thermal flow switch designed as an easy, cost-saving answer to detecting liquid flow in pipes, for example in pumps, machine tool lubrication or industrial cleaning systems. SICK says combining both flow and temperature measurement in one IO-Link enabled sensor, the SICK T-Easic is available in a choice of IP67 industrial or IP69 hygienic stainless-steel versions. Ideal for use with water or oil-based liquids, the T-Easic can be set up to work with almost any media and is suitable for use with process temperatures between -40°C and 150ºC and pressures up to 100 bar. t | 01727 831121 e | andrea.hornby@sick.co.uk w | www.sick.co.uk THERMAL FLOW SWITCH