November 2019

The company’s calibration laboratory has been recognised by the sole national accreditation body for the United Kingdom ENDRESS+HAUSER has announced its wet flow calibration rig, based at the company’s UK headquarters in Manchester, has been awarded UKAS accreditation. UKAS ensures that companies meet the requirements of ISO 17025, the international standard for testing and calibration laboratories. The rigorous auditing process tests the quality and method of the calibration as well as the competency of technicians carrying out the work, the process of creating and storing documentation and the traceability of reference standards. “It’s a trust issue,” explained Mohsin Patel, internal repair and calibration team leader. “Because we’re UKAS accredited, customers can trust us and know that we provide a quality service. It means they can rely on the accuracy of their flowmeters, which is vital for quality-critical applications in the life sciences, oil & gas and food & beverage sectors.” Accredited and cost-effective: Endress+Hauser says it aims to become the number one calibration provider in the UK. “Compared to the other accredited calibration laboratories in the UK, we are competitive on price and offer a better turnaround,” said Mohsin Patel. t | 0161 286 5050 w | www.uk.endress.com/calibration-booking UKAS accreditation achieved SNICKERS says its new range of hoodies and sweatshirts for craftsmen and women are probably the most comfortable it has ever designed. The company says the ‘Full Zip’ or ‘Overhead’ sweatshirt and hoodie choices are ideally combined with Snickers’ First and Second Layer Undergarments and can comfortably be worn under a jacket on chilly days and street-smart and great for on- site or leisure activities there’s a range of styles and colour options to choose from. They’re made from a cosy, durable polycotton fabric for extra ruggedness and have a soft-brushed finish on the inside for extra comfort plus handwarmer pockets at the front. They also feature an Snickers logo and are ideal for company profiling. t | 01484 854788 e | sales@hultaforsgroup.co.uk w | www.snickersworkwear.co.uk BRAMMER BUCK & HICKMAN, a leading UK supplier of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services, has announced the development of a new safety signage offering in partnership with international sign and label manufacturer, Brady Corporation. The Brammer Buck & Hickman range covers safe condition signs, fire exit and assembly signs, first aid signage, general prohibitive signs, mandatory signs, danger and hazard signs and multi message signs. In addition, Brammer Buck & Hickman has a range of signs targeted for construction and site safety, which includes stanchion signs, construction banners, roll top signs, maintenance and scafftag, ladder and tower inspection signs. A selection of wall posters covering legislation, first aid, manual handling, electric shock and COSHH will also be available. t | 08450 510 15. w | www.bbh-rubix.com Signposting to success The New BD1000 from AIRBENCH helps control coolant problems. The company says AirBench BD is a self-contained blowdown station for the removal of coolant and swarf from machined parts. An operator can simply place parts in the cabinet, lower the screen, and use the integral blow gun to clean parts using factory compressed air. An integral venturi system assists with capture of coolant and the filter system in the base of the unit is easily replaced when full. The new model 1000mm wide BD1000 joins the existing 500mm wide BD500 and is designed for longer components. Both models run solely from factory air supplies with no requirement for electrical connections – making them ideal for location next to machine tools for regular operator use. t | 01206 791191 w | www.airbench.com/bd Controlling coolant problems 18 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk November 2019 Maintenance Matters Lifting equipment manufacturer and service provider, KONECRANES UK, has announced it has been awarded the RoSPA Gold Award for health and safety. The RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Occupational Health & Safety Awards are recognised internationally and have fast become the most sought-after accolade by organisations from every sector. Through the scheme, which is open to business entities of all types and sizes, from across the UK and overseas, judges consider entrants’ overarching occupational health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement. Mark Goringe, area director UK, stated: “This is the fourth consecutive year that Konecranes has achieved Gold Award status, which has required both commitment and consistency. We thank everybody involved for their dedication in helping us secure this high-profile recognition.” t | 01295 676100 e | sales.uk@konecranes.com w | www.konecranes.co.uk RoSPA Gold Award New hoodies and sweatshirts Iain Cropper - Associate Director Moshin Patel