July/August 2020

The process of welding traditionally generates a lot of fumes, so companies should be conscious of the effect that welding can have on the environment - and the recent EU regulation on the ecofriendly performance of welding machines can help this to be achieved. With these regulations being taken into effect from 1st January 2021, it is crucial that all businesses have everything they need to adhere to these guidelines. ENGWELD says it is an approved service agent for leading brands of welding plants and associated equipment, offering full service and spares facilities from its main branches, both on or off-site. The company says its welding equipment is also in-line with the latest EU regulations ensuring that a business can adhere to the new guidelines. Visit www.pwe.mag.co.uk to read the full release. w | https://engweld.co.uk/repairs-andservicing WIELAND ELECTRIC says its new podis power bus system helps to implement the distribution of power quickly and easily. The company says iIdeal for use in airports for baggage conveyor systems, office buildings, shopping centres for the ruting of power, the podis power bus system has found popularity more recently for the installation of vehicle charging stations for electric cars in public parking garages. The podis decentralised energy distribution system allows a large number of charging stations to be connected with just one supply cable. For vehicle charging, the feed to the power bus can be placed anywhere, including the centre which enablies an ideal balance of the load on the power bus, meaning that the number of charging stations on a section of flat cable can be increased without overloading the cable. t | 01483 531213 w | www.wieland.co.uk BUNTING says the largest Electro Overband Magnet ever built at its manufacturing plant in Redditch, is destined for installation in a gold mine in Northern Finland. Over a twelve- month operating period, the Overband Magnet will lift and separate damaging tramp metal from approximately 2.7 million tonnes of conveyed ore, protecting crushers, screens and other up-stream process plant. Bunting is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of magnetic separators for the recycling and waste industries. The Bunting European manufacturing facilities are in Redditch, just outside Birmingham, and Berkhamsted. The Electro Overband Magnet uses high- strength magnetic forces to lift and then automatically discard tramp ferrous metal present in conveyed ore. In operation, the large Electro Overband Magnet is suspended in a crossbelt orientation across the non-magnetic head pulley of a conveyor transporting mined ore. t | 01442 875081 e | press@buntingeurope.com w: | www.mastermagnets.com MICHELL INSTRUMENTS has announced it has upgraded its compact portable hygrometer, the MDM50, with an extended range and a fast response speed. Featuring Michell’s new SF82 dew-point transmitter, the upgraded MDM50 now offers a measurement range of -60 °C to 60 °C dew point, with an accuracy of ±2%. Designed for use in tough industrial environments, the MDM50 is suitable for making spot checks of moisture in compressed air dryers, medical gases and ozone generators. The instrument is fully self-contained with an integral sampling system that can make measurements at line pressure up to 2 MPa (20 barg), and also includes filtration to remove particulates down to 0.3 m. For specific applications, pressure readings at up to 30 MPa are possible. t | 01353 658 000 e | uk.info@michell.com w | www.michell.com/uk Portable fast response hygrometer Specifically formulated for use in high temperature and high-pressure environments, LOCTITE NS 5540 and 5550 are sealing compounds that cure in the presence of heat to form a mechanical seal on metal-to-metal flanges and fittings. They are designed to allow for disassembly during routine maintenance and can also be used as a gasket dressing to extend the service life of traditional gaskets. LOCTITE NS 5540 is a single component, high strength, product whose low viscosity makes it easily brushable onto flanges or threads. It is suitable for sealing flanges up to 20MPa (2900 psi). For higher pressure requirements, up to 34.5MPa (5000 psi), LOCTITE NS 5550 is recommended. This product is a thermal reactive, heavy bodied, fibrous paste that fills large gaps by expanding upon cure. Both products have a service temperature rating of 30°C to 700°C. w | www.henkel-adhesives.co.uk Ultra high temperature sealants Overband magnet protects gold mine Welding equipment goes green New power bus system KAMCO says as British companies begin to think about ‘life after lockdown’, and to consider re- opening offices and warehouses, experts are reminding them that there is yet another flu-like disease that they have to consider, and that is Legionnaire’s Disease. During the lockdown, domestic water services feeding storage tanks, calorifiers and pipework will have been unused, giving the possibility of a proliferation of Legionnaires’ bacteria in the water system. The Scalebreaker C210 chemical resistant pump from Kamco is purpose built for circulating biocides and chlorine solutions throughout heating and hot water services. The portable unit is temporarily connected into the water system during the operation. Chemicals are enclosed at all times within the tank, hoses or equipment being cleaned, minimising fumes and splashes and risks to operators. t: 01727 875020 e | keithm@kamco.co.uk w | www.kamco.co.uk Industry Update July/August 2020 www.pwemag.co.uk Plant & Works Engineering | 33 Portable cleaning unit