July/August 2020

The Gerromatic radial shaft seal from Freudenberg Sealing Technologies comprises a stainless steel retaining element and a high-performance PTFE wave-shaped sealing lip that runs in a novel sinusoidal pattern on the shaft surface. As the shaft rotates, each point of the sealing lip repeatedly covers a new area of the shaft that is wetted with medium. The Gerromatic radial shaft seal is available via DICHTOMATIK, the exclusive provider for Freudenberg’s food and beverage related sealing products in the UK. The seal is intended for use in axially accessible installation spaces, whereby the metallic clamping ring enables an exceptionally tight fit. The Gerromatic rotary shaft seal withstands a high-pressure load of up to 8 bar, and temperatures of between -80°C and 200°C. In other applications, a sliding speed of up to 25 m/s can be achieved. The company says each of the various PTFE types, such as PTFE Y002, not only have the relevant food approvals according to EU regulation 10/2011 and the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), but PTFE Y002 also complies with the pharmaceutical regulations of USP Class VI. In addition, the materials are particularly resistant to CIP/SIP (cleaning in place/sterilisation in place) cleaning media that are commonly used in the process industry. These properties make the Gerromatic particularly well suited to wet-running applications in food and beverage plants. Delivering minimal wear and maximum service life, the Gerromatic radial shaft seal also offers a self-cleaning effect. Thanks to the innovative contact zone of the wavy sealing lip with the shaft, abrasive particles are washed away immediately. This mechanism prevents particles from remaining in-situ under the sealing lip, where they can cause wear and leakage. t | 01332 524422 e | fst-food-beverage@dichtomatik.co.uk w | foodandbeverage.fst.com/products-en/innovations#Gerromatic During the recent lockdown period, MENZEL GREAT BRITAIN says it has served UK customers in emergencies, backed by a unique stock base from Menzel Elektromotoren, Berlin. A challenging but rewarding time for Menzel GB, who says over the last quarter it has supported customers in need from all areas of the UK serving such varied industries as cement, mining, water industry, petrochem, steel, landfill and biomass power. The company says equipment supplied during lockdown range from a 21kw Slip ring motor to an 800kw ID Fan motor, to the largest machine supplied to the UK market, a 12MVA, 11kv, 4pole generator for steam turbine application delivered 14 days from PO including site modifications/testing. t | 01664 500844 e | martin.rooney@menzelgb.co.uk w | www.menzel-motors.com NORELEM, a Global standard components specialist, reports it has launched its new compact monitor brackets and accessories range, providing security and flexibility for all technology equipment within the manufacturing workplace. New in the norelem accessories range are support arms, tablet holders and keyboard trays, designed to optimise space in offices and factory floors. Made from a high-strength material mix of thermoplastic and aluminum, the components can ensure all factory monitor equipment will be kept secure and in place. Suitable for holding up industrial monitors and touch panels, norelem’s three new monitor brackets are 50mm shorter than the previously available models, making them ideal for use in tight spaces. These models include the compact monitor bracket, designed with space-saving in mind and can hold a weight load of up to 10kg. w | www.norelem.co.uk/ New monitor brackets range ENERPAC says its new ECS-Series Cutter Spreader combination tool features powerful jaws that can cut and spread, bringing a versatile and simple tool to offshore engineering. The company says the powerful spreading jaws apply five tons of force to quickly open workpieces and expose the internal parts of vehicles, appliances and other industrial equipment. A pair of large blades grip and cut through extensive sections of sheet metal and similar materials, streamlining and accelerating the processing operation. Whether recycling appliances, removing impediments or cutting materials down to size, the Cutter Spreader combination tool can be the ideal tool to access required parts and get the job done. The Cutter Spreader combination tool is an innovative and simple design that offers both cutting and spreading action in a single plug-and-play tool without the need of pumps, hoses or batteries. w: www.enerpac.com Cutter spreader combination tool Backing for customers during testing times Radial shaft seal minimises wear FULTON says it is well aware of the effect that COVID-19 has had on customers and the wider industry and appreciates that many steam boilers have been shut down during this period. So, as operations are ready to resume, businesses need to make sure boilers and steam systems are ready too and meet the Health & Safety requirements and operational demands required of its processes. Before restarting, Fulton’s advises that a boiler/system assessment is undertaken to ensure processes restart without risk to personnel or the business in general. And to assist, they are offering a Restarting Workplace Pressure Systems Safely package consisting of: * Pre-start assessment (potential issues are identified and rectification planned in with re-commissioning – where possible) * Re-commissioning of the steam boiler and water treatment * Follow up verification visit to fine tune and confirm boiler run condition (if requested) t | 0117 972 3322 e | service@fulton.co.uk w | www.fulton.co.uk Process, Controls & Plant July/August 2020 www.pwemag.co.uk Plant & Works Engineering | 23 ‘Restart’ package offers peace of mind