June 2019

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies reports it has unveiled a series of newly developed clamp seals that ensure rapid and extremely secure tube connections in food and beverage production machines that are required to operate on a continuous basis. The company says using the new seals allows customers to eliminate the expense of converting connections to a ‘hygiene flange’ in accordance with DIN 11864, while undesirable over-compression into the interior of the tube connection is averted. In addition, the seals are especially easy to install and re-separate as, by the defined compression, any ‘sticking’ on the flange is contained. The new clamp seals are available from authorised distributor DICHTOMATIK, provider for Freudenberg’s food and beverage related products in the UK. Development of the clamp seals has been prompted by the lack of pre-defined compression provided by conventional alternatives. This deficiency results in a portion of the clamp seal protruding into the internal tube connection space once a flange connection is sealed. To exacerbate the situation, the industry’s lack of guidelines for torque and force application during mounting mean it can be challenging to achieve the optimum amount of sealing element compression. Any part of the seal protruding into the product space not only reduces the internal tube diameter, but prevents effective cleaning, a critical factor in the food and process industries. t | 01332 524422 e | fst-food-beverage@dichtomatik.co.uk w | food-beverage-seals-uk.fst.com Clamp seals provide secure connections BOLLÉ SAFETY reports it continues to innovate with the new SILEX and says without compromise, these safety glasses are extremely comfortable, perform at every level, are very stylish and offer exceptional value. The company says due to its patented 160° Flex Technology, the SILEX fits every size and shape face perfectly due to its exceptional design which gives absolute support without any pressure points, allowing the wearer to be secure all day long. Available in clear and a smoke outdoor version, both come with colourful bi-material thin sports temples and a permanent double sided anti-fog and anti-scratch lens coating and meet the highest European standard EN166/170 1FT. This wraparound model is suitable for everyone with an excellent quality to price ratio. t | 020 8391 3194 e | rebecca.francis@bolle-safety.com w | www.bolle-safety.com “Working in London got tougher this month with the introduction of the ULEZ (Ultra low emissions zone) charge to add to the daily congestion charge” said Londoner, Brendan Beaver, manager of METREL UK, an innovative provider of electrical testing solutions. “Relatively new diesel engines are public enemy number one in London, and it is going to be the same in many city centres in the next year or so if councils get their way.” “One topic ULEZ has brought to the fore is the shortage of vehicle charging points around the city. It is all well and good introducing a toll to limit access to central London for older internal combustion engines but when the chance of getting an electric vehicle stuck in town due to the shortage of recharging facilities, what is the alternative?” Visit www.pwemag.co.uk for the full release. t | 01924 245000 w | http://bit.ly/e-car-test Getting tough at the centre To enable fast-track information sharing, SANDVIK has announced it is launching a new self-service online platform that will allow customers to access information regarding round bar, hollow bar, pipe, flanges and fittings. The new platform, said to be an industry first among steel producers, provides customers with a personalised dashboard overview and includes a number of benefits: • 24/7 access to information • Current and incoming stock levels • Customised price agreement handling • Current orders and history • Credit information • Documentation and certificates “The whole purpose of E-Track is to cut through the complexity and make it easier and more convenient for customers to go online from any web-enabled device, 24/7, and access the information,” says Johan Josefsson, sales and marketing manager. w | www.materials.sandvik Online self-service portal The Silex – no Compromise TESTO has announced new to market are three Testo 340 analyser kits for commercial and industrial flue gas analysis. The company says the kits make it easier to buy a Testo 340 for a particular application and whether it’s standard combustion analysis, true NOX measurement, or SO2 and NO measurement, these preconfigured kits are available through all Testo flue gas analyser distributors. Each kit includes a hard carry case, mains charger and analyser carry strap. Probes can be chosen from a comprehensive set ranging from standard probe with thermocouple, to engine probes with built in particulate filters and ceramic probes for high temperature applications. There’s even a heated probe option. Test 340 analysers also come with a built-in dilution feature to enable measurement range extension. w | www.testo.co.uk New analyser kits 16 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk June 2019 Maintenance Matters