April 2019

When considering a new investment in hoist technology, a full comparison between pneumatic and electric hoists can pay real dividends. In short, pneumatic hoists from J D NEUHAUS (JDN) offer numerous advantages over their electric counterparts. The company says in areas such as duty cycle, variable speed control, weatherproofing, installation and operation, maintenance, robustness, investment costs, lifetime costs and of course safety, a JDN pneumatic hoist really makes a difference. Duty cycle is amongst others an important area of focus. Electric drives can only be used for intermittent operations (S2 duty), so are not suitable for continuous use. Conversely, JDN says its pneumatic hoists have no downtime and a 100% duty cycle rating and in addition, its pneumatic hoists can work constantly without causing excessive temperatures thanks to the patented design self cooling gearbox, where decompressed air flows through channels within the gearbox to cool the gear train. This offers a great benefit to end users as hoists can be in uninterrupted use over multiple shifts. JDN says with regard to variable speed, a pneumatically operated hoist is able to offer easy, accurate and wide-ranging speed control at low cost, enabling simple, sensitive and accurate positioning of loads in all environmental conditions. In comparison, an electric hoist will require a frequency converter (also known as a VFD) and shielded wires to prevent radio interference, while the motor will need thermo-elements to avoid increased heating at the windings. Visit www.pwemag.co.uk for the full release. t | 01224 722751 e | info@jdneuhaus.co.uk w | www.jdngroup.com CONTA-CLIP has further enhanced its range of usability aids for VK cabling ducts, adding fast-mount wire holders. The wire holders can be clipped into the cabling ducts without tools. The company says they make it easier to neatly arrange conductors and keep signal and power lines clearly apart and they also simplify adding new wiring, since existing cables stay put and do not come lose and entangled when the cover is removed and last but not least, users will find it easier to clean their well- organised cabling duct of dust. The wire holders are available in two versions. The DHG type holder has closed spring brackets – cables can be pushed in from above. It comes in three sizes: 34 x 35 mm, 34 x 53 mm and 53 x 75 mm. t | +49 . 5257 . 9833 - 0 e | christian.quade@conta-clip.de w | www.conta-clip.com At the 2019 SMTconnect, FLUKE PROCESS INSTRUMENTS reports it will be presenting its new Datapaq DP5 data loggers for inline temperature profiling in reflow soldering processes. Launched at last year’s show, the profilers are now in serial production. The company says they will be showcased along with a comprehensive array of system components building on the established Datapaq Reflow Tracker program, which also comprises a dedicated software suite. These components include compact stainless-steel thermal barriers, thermocouples, and two sensor holding frames. These frames with fixed thermocouples save setup time and ensure high repeatability in monitoring process stability. The Datapaq Surveyor frame is designed to measure process performance at the critical board level. t | +49 . 30 . 478 008-0 e | marcom1.emea@flukeprocessinstruments.de w | www.flukeprocessinstruments.com Precise, repeatable temperature profiling SANDVIK’S Mehsana production unit in India has received approval from the Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) for the supply of its product Category 12.20: tubes, heat exchangers, stainless steel and alloy steel to its refineries.The company received the accreditation following an in- depth audit process under the jurisdiction of KNPC Committee Members Mr. Bandar M Al- Qahtani and Mr. Saleh Al Antere. This involved inspection and assessment of all the tube manufacturing facilities and processes to ensure everything met with the standard as outlined by KNPC.Sandvik’s Middle East & North Africa (MENA) team saw the value of going for KNPC accreditation and initiated the idea, working with the Sandvik team in India. Receiving this recognition will provide several benefits for customers and Sandvik within the region. w | www.materials.sandvik ‘Rubber Stamp’ approval from KNPC Fast-mount wire holders Pneumatic versus electric hoists The important benefits of Vaughan Chopper Pumps can now be seen on-site as a result of the UK’s distributor P&M PUMPS’ investment in a new demonstration trailer which can travel to sites in the UK. The company says seeing a live demonstration is an ideal way to see the pumps operate without the limitations of YouTube videos or the operational restrictions of an exhibition stand. The demonstration trailer features a Vaughan HE4K (4 Kw) re-circulating flow pump which is connected to a one meter capacity tank and enables users to test the pumps unique solids handling capabilities. All that is required is connection to a mains power, a water supply and drainage. t | 01487 830123 e | matt@pumpmix.co.uk w | www.pumpmix.co.uk Road-show demonstrates pump performance 26 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk April 2019 Process, Controls & Plant