May 2020

Atacama-CT Plus adsorption dryers from HI-LINE INDUSTRIES, a leading UK supplier to the compressed air sector, now feature upgraded diaphragm valves that are helping these point-of-use units prove even more reliable for Class ‘0’ breathing air applications in the medical and hospital sectors. Hi-line Industries says it will remain open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to help serve the medical and healthcare industry, as well as those involved in food production. The company’s service and main reception numbers, as well as the mobile numbers of key staff, remain available to support customers. Based on a heavier duty specification, the new valves in the Atacama-CT Plus range now feature a tougher diaphragm that is resistant to both oil and aggressive condensate. This robust engineering is matched by other sturdy features on the valves, such as 100% rated anti- vibrating coils, special locating lugs and a machined pilot hole in place of an O-ring. The Atacama-CT Plus series offers corrected flow rates from 0.2 to 2.83 m3/min. Importantly, this three-stage unit features a CT (Carbon Tower) located after the adsorption dryer. Clean, dry air passes through the third CT stage and adsorbs gases and aerosols depending on requirements and which zeolites are selected. To attain Class ‘0’ for medical and food production applications the air needs to be oil-free, which can be achieved thanks to the use of high-quality carbon. Even working with a fully oil lubricated screw, vane or piston compressor, the Atacama-CT Plus will achieve better than ISO8573-1:2010 Class 1, giving a total oil concentration of less than 0.003 mg/m?, which is significantly less than that found in normal atmospheric air at home or in the workplace. t | 01283 533377 e | enquiries@hilineindustries.com w | www.hilineindustries.com KONECRANES has announced it has won an order for its innovative S-series overhead cranes from a new customer, häuselmann metall GmbH. The order was received in February 2020 and the cranes will be installed by February 2021. The order from häuselmann, a large independent metal trader in Switzerland, includes five 1.6 ton SWL cranes and two 2.5 ton SWL cranes, which will be used for incoming and outgoing material flow, as well as the movement of stock for cutting and storing processes. The S-series crane features Konecranes’ new barb free, synthetic rope, which makes load carrying simpler and safer. It does not require lubrication, which can result in reduced maintenance costs for the rope drum and sheaves. The revolutionary trolley and reeving arrangement reduces wheel loads by up to 45% compared with previous hoist generations. t | 01295 676100 e | sales.uk@konecranes.com w | www.konecranes.co.uk Lifting equipment manufacturer, DEMAG has announced it has launched a new range of electric chain hoists. The company says the DCBS models feature a compact design and a smart control system, making material handling and assembly processes simpler and safer. The DCBS is a variable-speed chain hoist based on the company’s proven DCS range and incorporates the Demag D-Grip Servo control handle. Models are available with SWLs of 125 or 160 kg. The DCBS chain hoist benefits from an integrated balancer function, which has been adopted from the Demag D-BE electric balancer. It enables loads to be guided without the need to actuate the controller. The operator simply moves the load to the desired height with minimum effort and can position it much more precisely, using both hands. t | 01295 676100 e | bnb-help@demagcranes.com w | www.demagcranes.co.uk New chain hoist FULTON has announced the appointment of Stephen Finch (pictured) as applications engineer. Stephen joined the steam boiler and heat transfer specialist just as the UK government announced its lockdown measures to combat Covid-19, but that hasn’t prevented Stephen, who has a degree in mechanical engineering and background in design engineering, from absorbing himself in his new role. Commenting for Fulton, managing director Carl Knight says: “As we continue to innovate and look at new heat transfer solutions, like the multi-award-winning VSRT steam boiler, Stephen will play an essential role in product development. He will also be assisting the quality department in ensuring compliance for the company’s latest range of heat transfer equipment, including our fuel-fired and electric steam boilers; and providing engineering support for customers requiring bespoke skid-mounted boiler solutions.” t | 0117 972 3322 e | sales@fulton.co.uk w | www.fulton.co.uk Key engineering appointment Order for S-series cranes Upgraded adsorption dryers Wastewater, sewage, effluents and sludge are useful sources of energy with the potential to heat other products or materials in industrial processes. The DTR Series of double tube heat exchangers from HRS is designed to maximise product-to-product energy recovery from low viscosity materials, allowing valuable heat to be recaptured before the effluent enters final treatment or is discharged. The tube-in-tube design means that the DTR Series copes with fluids that contain particles, without the worry of blockages impeding product or heating medium. Special stainless-steel corrugated tubes increase heat transfer and reduce fouling, making the DTR Series more efficient than smooth tube designs. The inner tube is removable for inspection, cleaning and maintenance, so there is less operational downtime, even with high fouling products. t | 01923 232 335 e | info@uk.hrs-he.com w | www.hrs-heatexchangers.com 28 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk May 2020 Process, Controls & Plant Product-to-product heat recovery