March 2020

RENOVOTEC, a fast growing independent rugged hardware, software and services provider has announced it is strengthening its partnership with Extreme Networks to roll out new, dedicated networking solutions for warehousing and distribution companies, harnessing cloud, analytics, AI and other leading edge technologies. “Renovotec’s industry consultants will deploy a new generation of network solutions that have been developed to address the complex connectivity needs of the modern, IoT-driven warehouse, whose workflows they know and understand” says Renovotec. “Because of the exponential growth in the number and sophistication of its devices and applications warehousing and distribution now demands greater bandwidth, higher capacity and better coverage” observes Renovotec MD Richard Gilliard (pictured). “The new deployment model we are using with Extreme Networks draws on powerful technologies that will support the industry’s connectivity needs more simply and cost-effectively.” w | www.renovotec.com ESAB, a leading authority on all things welding, says its new magazine, LAUNCH, includes an inspirational message for every part of the industry, and supporting industries, and reinforces the company’s position at the top of this progressive market. Visit the website to order a free copy. ESAB says the worldwide company is committed to, and driven by, shaping the future of the industry and it’s what the Group has always done; taking pride in combining extensive knowledge and experience, with high performing high quality products, with a hunger to innovate and improve. ESAB Welding & Cutting is a leader in the welding and cutting industry. From time-honoured processes in welding and cutting to revolutionary technologies in mechanised cutting and automation, ESAB’s filler metals, equipment, and accessories bring solutions to customers around the globe. w | www.esab.com Engineering adhesives manufacturer, HENKEL, whose brands include LOCTITE, TEROSON and BONDERITE, has announced it has introduced new packaging to thwart those who seek to imitate its products and says the likelihood of intellectual property theft has risen in line with the company’s success and it extends way beyond brand protection. The company says as recently as December 2019, 103 people were arrested in China after forged LOCTITE adhesives, valued at £5.5m, were seized. To assure its customers that the product they are buying is indeed the real thing, Henkel has taken important anti- counterfeiting steps. The first is the introduction of a new, patented bottle design that is very hard to replicate. It has distinctive shoulder and foot rims, whose edges are textured, and the LOCTITE name and logo is recessed in the shoulder moulding w | www.henkel-adhesives.co.uk In metallurgy, a high emission of dust, vapors and similar problematic elements which negatively affect contactless temperature measurement often cannot be avoided. In order to ensure a reliable temperature measurement of melts or metallic surfaces even under these adverse conditions, OPTRIS says it has developed a new ratio pyrometer. The company says compared to single- channel pyrometers, quotient pyrometers provide constant measurement results even with a dirty lens or for objects that move within the measurement area (e.g. metal rods or wires). The concept is based on the previous CTratio, which has been proven in many installations, with fiber optic lens and separate processing electronics. The addition of a new model with spectral sensitivity at 1.45-1.75 m (2M) now allows measurements to be made from as low as 250° C. w | www.optris.de Reliable temperature measurement SPM INSTRUMENT AB, Sweden, a leading provider of condition monitoring technology and products, has announced the launch of Condmaster Ruby 2020 and says the new version of this comprehensive condition monitoring diagnostics and troubleshooting software is the result of intensive development efforts to provide truly flexible software, offering capabilities unique to SPM as well as optimal digitisation and data exchange opportunities in IIoT environments. The company says with a strong focus on a smooth, efficient, and productive user experience, this release gives users even more powerful tools to get their job done. SPM says with the arrival of Condmaster Ruby 2020, this powerful software takes significant steps to meet the technical challenges of an increasingly digitised industry while at the same time taking full advantage of its opportunities. t | 01706 835331 e | info@spminstrument.co.uk w | www.spminstrument.co.uk New packaging Polypipe Civils & Infrastructure has announced it changed its name to POLYPIPE CIVILS & GREEN URBANISATION, from 1 January 2020 and says the name change reflects a shift in focus towards a holistic approach to water retention, re-use and management. The company says Green Urbanisation introduces a new generation of techniques that optimises urban green assets through an extended and fully integrated sustainable water management network. This encompasses the provision of hybrid water management solutions that combines green infrastructure such as roofs, gardens and trees with water storage and management systems within a city or other dense urban environment. The benefits are multiple: reduced chance of flooding, increased biodiversity, lowering of the heat island effect, more green spaces and amenities, better air quality, improved health and wellbeing. t | 01509 615100 w | www.polypipe.com/civils New year, new name Maintenance Matters March 2020 www.pwemag.co.uk Plant & Works Engineering | 21 Shaping the Future Next generation networking Comprehensive condition monitoring