October 2019

FLIR SYSTEMS announces the FLIR T860, the latest addition to the high-performance T-Series family. The company says this new thermal camera is the first to feature onboard Inspection Route software, ideal for streamlining inspections of critical assets, including power substation components, distribution lines, manufacturing equipment, or facility electrical and mechanical systems. By running a pre-planned route through the camera, thermal inspectors can spend less time in the field and face less hassle when creating survey reports.Featuring the FLIR T-series camera platform’s award-winning design, the FLIR T860 has an ergonomic body, a vibrant LCD touchscreen visible from low angles, and an integrated colour viewfinder for sun glare conditions. The 640 480-resolution thermal camera incorporates FLIR’s advanced Vision Processing, including patented MSX and UltraMax image enhancement technologies. w | www.flir.com/t860 FLIR SYSTEMS, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) has announced the FLIR CM94 2000-amp AC/DC electrical utility clamp meter. The company says designed to tackle high current electrical measurements in demanding utility and industrial job sites, the CM94 features an oversized jaw to easily manage larger conductors and busbars. With CAT IV-1000-volt overvoltage protection, the FLIR CM94 works on relays, distribution panels, vaults, switchgears and switchboards, as well as on service conductors, feeders, and production power lines. The durable clamp meter’s 55-millimetre (2.2 inches) jaw easily clamps around large conductors or multiple conductors at once. With True-RMS (root mean square) to measure alternating voltage or current, and Low Impedance (LoZ) mode to clear ghost voltages, the FLIR CM94 provides accurate testing capabilities to get the job done right and keep electrical workers safe. w | www.FLIR.co.uk/CM94 FLIR SYSTEMS, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) has announced the FLIR TG297 industrial thermal camera, which provides non-contact high-temperature measurement and thermal imaging for professionals in one tool. The company says this versatile camera for industrial troubleshooting boasts a unique filter that enables maintenance, repair and operations inspectors to visually identify and find the source of many common issues in high-temperature applications, including kilns, furnaces, refractory and manufacturing. The company says the FLIR TG297 goes beyond the limitations of single-spot infrared (IR) thermometers by allowing the user to see the hot and cold spots indicative of potential issues and track them to their source. Users can examine everything from electrical connections to mechanical breakdowns quickly and accurately, with a temperature range of 25 degrees Celsius (C) to 1030 degrees C (minus 13 degrees Fahrenheit to 1886 degrees Fahrenheit). w | www.flir.co.uk/TG297 BRAMMER BUCK & HICKMAN, a leading UK supplier of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services, has announced a new supply contract with the Swift Group, incorporating a substantial number of industrial vending machines. Swift Group is a manufacturer of touring caravans, motorhomes and holiday homes with a workforce of over 1,050 employees. The new contract utilises Brammer Buck & Hickman’s Invend service featuring 31 industrial vending machines across Swift’s two large sites at Mexborough and Cottingham in Yorkshire. With one site spanning seven acres, the Invend solution will deliver products line side resulting in a reduction in downtime and an increase in operational productivity. The Invend solution will be serviced from Brammer Buck & Hickman’s local branches and will be stocked with a variety of Swift’s most used PPE products. w | www.bbh-rubix.com/Invend Sorting solutions swiftly THORITE, a leading UK supplier of air compressors, air tools, pneumatics, hydraulics, vacuum, process products and systems has announced its New go-to 2020/2021 catalogue has been published. The company says this brand-new edition of the Thorite catalogue is the most comprehensive yet, with 800 pages of compressed air and fluid power equipment featuring world class products from over 70 globally recognised brands and the new catalogue is the go-to reference manual and product purchasing tool for anyone involved in the compressed air or fluid power industry. Ross Gowler marketing director: “Industry is continually evolving and looking at new ways of improving production, reducing downtime, reducing costs and improving quality, which is why we invest heavily in technology, innovation and support, to ensure that we always bring customers the best in solutions, new products, services and expertise.” t | 0800 051 7606 e | info@thorite.co.uk w | www.thorite.co.uk High-temperature industrial thermal camera TOTAL UK says its unique new service enables open gear drives to be cleaned in as little as one hour, without the need to shut down equipment, saving up to 48 hours of downtime.Total UK reports it has become the sole UK distributor of LUBRICLEAN EP, a solvent that cleans open gears while in operation, even under heavy loads and in dusty environments. It has been developed primarily to meet the needs of customers in the cement and mining sectors. Conventional methods of open gear cleaning usually require around two days to complete, which leads to costly downtime. LUBRICLEAN EP, developed by specialist lubricants manufacturer, LUBRILOG, can effectively remove dirt and grease from open gear drives used in a range of industrial applications, particularly mining and cement production. t | 01977 636303 e | lubesorders@total.com w | www.total.co.uk/lubrilog-lubriclean-EP Open gear cleaning solution 16 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk October 2019 Maintenance Matters High-current clamp meter High performance thermal camera 2020/2021 catalogue launched