articleOne of the many potential causes of motor failure is an electrical fault. Michael Herring, channel and platform development manager, electric motor condition monitoring at SKF, explains how these can be detected and corrected through a proper testing and maintenance regime
productSEW Eurodrive has supplied an energy efficient drive solution to drinks manufacturer, Radnor Hills, that has helped make a new bottling line possible. The new line will enable the company to increase production from 175 million to around 300 million bottles a year, as part of a planned expansion program to meet growing demand for its products.
articleVirtually every industrial plant operating today will have targets to improve energy efficiency. However, it’s worth remembering that cutting down on the energy being used forms only one part of these overall improvements. With combined heat and power (CHP) technology it is possible to make the energy generation itself more efficient too, explains Nigel Thompson, sales manager – Gas Power Solutions at Finning UK & Ireland
articleLooking to save energy within its factory chilled water system, Codd Mushrooms in Tullow, Co. Carlow turned to Mitsubishi Electric and its systems integrator partner MPAC for a solution. The resulting PLC-based control system using Mitsubishi Electric variable speed drives to control the various pumps and systems, has the potential to deliver up to €40,000 per year in savings, depending on seasonal variations
productUp to 15% lower energy use and a reduction in motor maintenance costs have been achieved with the installation of an ABB synchronous reluctance motor and drive (SynRM) package on a twin extruder application.
productRiello’s 2016 training programme for commercial/industrial gas & oil burners and gas boosters cover specific Riello burner models, as well as general principles.
productAndrews Chiller Hire has been awarded a short-term contract by a telecommunications provider to supply 1.4MW of cooling as back-up for in-house chillers that will be taken off-line during a refurbishing programme.
productJoining Trend’s Wallbus mounted sensors and displays is Room View (RV). Designed for flexibility and ease of use, the RV’s colour touchscreen and clean, modern graphics provide a state-of-the-art interface that is said to enhance the occupant experience in any room.
productWhen craft beer specialist, Sambrooks Brewery, wanted to install its first piece of steam powered equipment – a two-gear semi-automatic kegging line – the fast-growing company turned to CFB Boilers for a suitable steam boiler solution.
productDialight has launched its new End-to-End Linear series providing a durable and salt-resistant LED lighting solution to replace conventional HID and fluorescent fixtures in a wide range of industrial applications, from petrochemical and heavy industrial manufacturing to food production.
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