July/August 2020

With the UK Government continuing to ease lockdown measures, increasing numbers of companies and commercial premises are opening for business after a hiatus due to COVID-19. To help protect the health of those making their way back to the office, factory, shop, pub, gym or any other place of work, a new ultra-effective surface sanitiser – Hi-KLEEN – is being introduced by HI-LINE INDUSTRIES. The company says spraying a single coating of HI-KLEEN on to surfaces such as doors, handles, handrails, chairs and desks will not only kill coronavirus, it will provide protection against further contamination for up to five hours. Hi-KLEEN has been specially formulated to kill and inhibit both bacteria and viruses (including enveloped viruses such as coronavirus) on hard or soft surfaces subject to frequent contact. Simply spray at a distance of approximately 10–20 cm from the surface to be treated for effective protection. This odour-free, clear product is said to be ideal for offices, factories (including food plants), conference centres, sports clubs, hospitals, health centres, educational facilities, care homes, entertainment/hospitality venues (including restaurants and pubs), and even transport. Hi-line says notably, active biocides present in the formulation provide longer-lasting protection than alcohol-based preparations and its new surface sanitiser does not stain, is non-corrosive and will give a streak and smear-free finish to most polished surfaces, including glass and stainless steel, also the product is safe to use and alcohol-free, meaning that there is no drying or irritation to the skin. The company says to provide proof of efficacy in the control of harmful micro-organisms, HI-KLEEN has been tested to BS EN 1276, which is the European standard for the bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants. In order to meet the standard, products are tested by an independent laboratory and must kill 99.999% of bacteria within 5 minutes. t | 01283 533377 e | enquiries@hilineindustries.com w | www.hilineindustries.com Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) are ideal for the safe storage and transportation of liquids – but they raise a number of challenges for level measurement. They’re often located remotely, and several IBCs can be scattered over a wide area. ENDRESS+HAUSER says its Micropilot FWR30 radar sensor solves these difficulties by offering remote access to the tanks to provide complete asset and inventory information, including measured value, ambient temperature and container location. In most production plants, IBC level measurement is overlooked. For this reason, missing stocks are often only registered when the tank has already run empty and the production process has stopped. As a wireless 80GHz IIoT radar sensor, the Micropilot FWR30, combined with Netilion Value, allows companies to access data from anywhere at any time. t | 0161 286 5000 w | netilion.endress.com/value/micropilot-fwr30 As an extension to its normal DSEAR Risk Assessment Services, by using sophisticated infrared thermography, DSC-Ltd says it can now assist companies to reduce carbon footprint and find potential incoming mains power faults before they become critical. The company says drones using the XT2 thermal camera make light work of any infrared inspection - powerline, telephone mast, electrical substation, solar panel efficiency, or detecting heat loss. Fitted with the Uncooled VOx Microbolometer thermal imager, this system allows for a 7.5-13.5 μm spectrum band, in either single shot or multi burst frame applications. As with any aircraft, pilots are appropriately trained and hold PfCO certification. Insurance as standard is £5 million minimum PL, higher levels of cover can be provided. All drone operations are limited to a 120 metres flight ceiling and 500 metres horizontal visual line of sight. t | 01952 947682 e | sales@dsc-ltd.co.uk w | www.dsc-ltd.co.uk Manage inventory remotely Finnish multi-utility Alva is the first in Scandinavia to trial OVARRO’S PIONEER asset investment planning (AIP) software. The six-month trial, which started in May focuses on Alva’s water distribution network, but will also assess the potential benefits of optimal investment planning right across its asset base. Alva serves the city of Jyväskylä in central Finland and its surrounding area and, along with its subsidiaries, generates and distributes electricity and produces, sells and distributes heat and water in the networks they own. PIONEER is a web-based decision support platform that can optimise asset management planning and operational strategies. Kimmo Järvinen, head of Alva’s asset management programme said, “As a frontrunner in utility asset management in Nordic countries, Alva is excited by this proof of concept.” w| www.ovarro.com t | 01246 437580 e | james.brooks@ovarro.com Asset investment planning software 20 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk July/August 2020 Maintenance Matters Give workplaces a clean bill of health Sophisticated infrared thermography PEMAC has announced it has advanced its mobile offering, and now PEMAC Assets CMMS is available on mobile in online environments plus offline. Internet connection may not always be available, particularly if working outside or in some larger manufacturing plants, which can cause issues if midway through a job or work order and trying to record details. PEMAC Assets CMMS will now prompt users when internet connection is dropping with the option to switch to ‘Offline Mode’. The current job in progress will go offline for that user to continue working and once back online all data will automatically synchronise. PEMAC Assets normal CMMS features on mobile continue to function when offline including the asset records, work order tasks, calibrations and integrated camera features. https://pemac.com/2020/06/03/pemac-assets- introducing-offline-mobile/ Offline mobile CMMS