April 2019

HI-LINE INDUSTRIES, a leading UK supplier to the compressed air sector, has unveiled a range of Activated Carbon Towers to suit a number of diverse applications, including those involving breathing air equipment or food production, for example. The company says the new carbon towers are manufactured from the same high-quality vessels used for Hi-line’s dryers, and filled with either zeolite minerals or carbon to suit the specific application. Activated Carbon Towers are an increasingly popular addition to compressed air circuits, thanks largely to their ability to adsorb contaminants such as oil vapour and odour. As a result, oil levels within the compressed air can be reduced sufficiently for use in sectors where high purity levels are required, like oxygen/nitrogen generation, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, electronics and healthcare. Such performance levels exceed those possible using desiccant air dryers together with associated filtration.In the new units, compressed air flows through the activated carbon bed, adsorbing oil vapours and odours. Flow distributors are deployed to ensure uniform air distribution. Some 15 models are available in the range, extending from the smallest at a capacity of 80 Scfm, 136 Nm3/h, up to the largest, at 2000 Scfm, 3400 Nm3/h. The units come with stainless steel gas distributors and are PED compliant to 2016/68 EU, while R55 long-life hybrid activated carbon is used to ensure reliable performance, day-in, day-out. A five- year warranty is offered as standard on parts and labour. t | 01283 533377 e | enquiries@hilineindustries.com w | www.hilineindustries.com MAKITA says its new heavy duty 230mm DGA901ZUX2 18Vx2 Brushless Angle Grinder LXT has the benefit of advanced technology allowing connection via Bluetooth to compatible dust extractors. This new model is powered by twin 18V Makita Lithium-Ion batteries to provide 36V power to the high torque Brushless motor which benefits from greater performance and runtime.The company says delivering up to 6,000 rpm with a max wheel thickness of 6.5mm the new DGA901Z delivers mains machine performance with the great advantage of total manoeuvrability. A variety of technical features, especially in the machine’s electronics, ensures maximum operating productivity and simultaneously affords a high level of protection for the machine and its operator. w | www.makitauk.com Lightweight thermal insulation IDEAL NETWORKS has launched NaviTEK IE, and says it is the first purpose built handheld network tester, designed for commissioning, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of PROFINET Industrial Ethernet networks, plus standard Ethernet IP networks. The company says the new, rugged NaviTEK IE copper and fibre troubleshooter has been developed to simplify the process of testing both cabling and networks in Industrial Ethernet networks that utilise the PROFINET protocol. Previously, a laptop with specialist software would be required to identify and test network nodes and configuration. “With its compact, touchscreen design, NaviTEK IE has been designed to be a more convenient and efficient alternative to using a laptop, while catering for the physical differences between Industrial Ethernet cabling and other networks,” explained Tim Widdershoven, marketing director. w | www.idealnetworks.net Handheld network tester Brushless angle grinder Activated carbon towers PROMAT UK says its SLIMVAC range of ultra-thin vacuum insulated panels utilises next generation materials technology to deliver the highest levels of thermal insulation in all kinds of applications, without the bulkiness associated with traditional insulating products. With standard thicknesses of between just 20mm and 40mm, SLIMVAC panels are said to be ideal for applications where space constraints pose a challenge to delivering on thermal goals. The company says it is an effective insulation for a wide range applications including structures, flat roofs and facades and has excellent potential for insulating white goods, refrigerated transport and temperature controlled packaging, with the benefit of being manufactured by Promat in ISO 9001: 2015 and ISO 14001:2015 factories for consistent quality assurance and supply chain traceability. t | 0800 588 4444 e | sales@promat.co.uk w | www.promat-industry.co.uk Maintenance Matters April 2019 www.pwemag.co.uk Plant & Works Engineering | 19 MASTER ABRASIVES has installed a Micromatic grinding machine in Boneham and Turner facilities in Nottinghamshire as part of the company’s approach to continue improving machining capacity. Boneham and Turner is a leading manufacturer and supplier of tooling components and precision engineered components in the UK. Peter Boneham, MD of Boneham and Turner, explained, “We are celebrating our Centenary year in business and as part of our continuous improvement program we have identified a range of areas for improvement. The grinding department was high on our list and after reviewing the offerings on the market we decided to opt for a highly respected company, Master Abrasives in Daventry, who are the sole UK agents for the Micromatic range of grinding machines.” w | www.master-abrasives.co.uk Grinding machine installed