September 2020

Where aggressive environmental and challenging production conditions combine to put the most demanding stresses on control systems the functionality, durability and reliability of the components is critical. Control applications in quarrying, construction and agriculture are just a few examples of harsh operating conditions and are where heavy duty encoders, supplied by BAUMER have excelled.The company says for example, heavy duty absolute encoders such as their HMG 10 / PMG 10 used in container crane systems, vertical lift bridges and steelworks have proven their absolute reliability providing unparalleled service life for many years. Their proven heavy-duty design features include bearings at both shaft ends, ultra-robust magnetic single turn sensing with optical precision and a heavy- duty revolution counter without battery or gears. t | 01793 783839 e | sales.uk@baumer.com w | www.baumer.com/gb/en/ High-quality industrial materials are essential for cost- efficient filtration processes. CERAMTEC says its porous ceramic membrane tubes that are used for cross-flow membrane filtration combine key properties that provide customers with enhanced performance and ultimately save cost on filtration units. Made from alumina (Al2O3), the multi-channel tubes are designed for nano-, ultra-, and micro-filtration in a range of industries to separate substances and solids from liquids, including food and beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, electroplating, environmental technology and biotechnology. Both with regard to the number of channels and length of tube, the product provides the maximum performance that technology currently allows: The ceramic multi-channel element as the supporting tube onto which the separation layer is mounted consists of up to 85 channels with lengths of up to 1,5m. w | www.ceramtec.com REYNOLDS CONTAMINATION CONTROL says it may not have ‘written the book’ on lubricant degradation – but now it’s working closely with someone who has. The company says it has been relentless in its quest to boost filtration and particle control – and overall cleanliness in fluids. But now it has joined forces with Strategic Reliability Solutions Ltd (SRSL), founded by Trinidad-based Sanya Mathura MLE, as part of a major new education and training initiative. Sanya is preparing to launch her new book Lubrication Degradation Mechanisms: A Complete Guide (published 30 November – by CRC Press). It aims to help personnel understand the reasons behind the degradation of their lubricant, determine methods to identify the onset of degradation and reduce or eliminate lubricant degradation within their equipment. Visit www.pwemag.co.uk to read the full release e | whubball@reynoldscc.co.uk w | www.reynoldscc.co.uk WILLIAM HUGHES says it has come to the aid of a leading automotive tier-one seat manufacturer; a rescue mission that was only made possible by the company’s broad set of skills and advanced capabilities in the world of complex wire forms. “Although we had won the order a few months previously, and had turned round the prototype parts in just four weeks” explains George Cairns at William Hughes, “the customer hit a scheduling snag, which ended up with us having a very short time period in which to produce the first thousand pieces. These had to be delivered on time to ensure the product milestones were achieved”. “Our customer is delighted!” Cairns elaborates. “We were able to deliver 80% of the order a week ahead of schedule, which gave it enough capacity to meet the OEM’s just-in-time delivery timescales.” t | 01963 363377 e | sales@wmhughes.co.uk w | www.wmhughes.co.uk Springing into action WIELAND says its new HMI ECO touch panels have become essential for machines and systems in their use for visualisation, operation, and diagnostics. The company says when used in conjunction with the samos PRO safety controller they offer complete automation, including seamless data exchange between the visualisation software hmiPLAN and the planning software samos PLAN6. The unit offers flexible communication and seamless integration with over 40 different PLC and device manufacturers, including convenient data exchange of export and import functions. This robust IP66 display is easily programmed via an Ethernet or USB client, while commissioning is quick having only one project file, which is easily converted to suit each screen size. Designed for industrial environments, HMI ECO touch panels have an extended temperature range from -10°C to 60°C on standard panels. t | 01483 531213 w | www.wieland.co.uk HMI ECO touch panels Education link marks new chapter Heavy duty encoders Ceramic membrane tubes with key properties Earlier this year THORITE, a leading UK specialist of pneumatics, air compressors, air tools, and fluid handling equipment announced its intention to relocate its UK headquarters to a new location nearer to central Bradford. Thorite offers customers a comprehensive range of market-leading, cost-effective equipment to meet the needs of MRO, OEM, and resale customers. Thorite supplies to many diverse UK industrial market sectors nationwide and services include application advice, system design & build and installation. The new, multi-million pound, purpose-built 44,000 sq.ft site more than doubles the size of the current facility, meaning that Thorite’s Bradford Sales & Service Centre, Aftermarket Service, Systems Design & Build, Training Academy, and National Distribution Centre will all be combined on one site, giving customers a complete one-stop-shop experience and even greater choice. w | www.thorite.co.uk 22 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk September 2020 Process, Controls & Plant New expanded UK headquarters