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Meeting the challenge of separation

Mogensen reports a steady increase in business from the recycling sector over the past decade. Here, the company explains more about its vibratory machines and details some of their applications

Spotlight on energy efficiency

According to the Carbon Trust, heating rooms and hot water can account for up to 60% of total energy usage in a business premises. Inefficient ventilation can result in around 30% heat loss in many commercial buildings, and air conditioning can increase energy consumption and associated carbon emissions by up to 100%. Richard Metcalfe, sales director at ICS Cool Energy, explains some of the technologies that can improve energy efficiency

Adding value through automation

An industry-specific software solution from CSB-System International is helping deliver high levels of automation and efficiency to ensure optimal process flow at the meat processing factory of Edeka Südwest Fleisch in Rheinstetten, Germany, enabling production of up to 650t of meat and sausages per day to be achieved for 1250 Edeka stores

Out of sight – out of mind?

In discussing with IP&E Ireland the dangers of lone working, Paul Walsh, regional sales manager at Arco, focuses on one of the country’s oldest and most dangerous jobs.
and outlines the benefits a lone worker alarm system can bring

Gearing up: Gearbox design matters

Selecting the correct design of gearbox for your application can be a crucial decision that will affect performance, efficiency, reliability and cost. A good understanding of the basic principles is essential, as Dave Brown, sales manager at Brevini, explains

Don’t let ‘flu derail recovery

The effect of an outbreak of influenza in factories and high density offices can have a devastating effect on productivity and, as the virus can survive on unwashed hands for up to 30min, up to 12h on cloth and tissue and up to 48h on hard, non-porous surfaces, the aim should be to stop transmission by hand at the earliest opportunity. Jonathan Hooper, marketing manager, Leonardo explains

Intelligent controls boost efficiency

Premises with large open areas, such as warehouses, that require a high level of lighting to function can benefit from the latest intelligent luminaires that reduce energy consumption whilst ensuring the same light levels by measuring the adequacy of available daylight, as Luxonic explains

Fashioning an efficient solution

A lighting scheme installed in the brand new state-of-the-art Hermes distribution centre near Warrington will provide energy efficient lighting that reduces running costs and the carbon emissions of the delivery company while ensuring a high quality working environment is maintained. Luxonic explains

Worth looking below the belt

The traditional cure for an inefficient belt drive has been to simply replace the worn belt with a new one. However, Mark Maher, technical manager at ERIKS UK, argues that the repair or replacement of a pulley is a more effective way to resolve the problem.

Is your equipment good to go?

Proactive equipment inspection regimes not only reduce the potential for accidents but can save companies money by identifying faults before they develop and need costly repairs, as Good to Go Safety explains

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