Plant, Process and Control
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Cooling role at cider plant

Just 12 months after developing an environmentally-friendly process cooling system for Aston Manor Cider, FMA Process Engineering has completed a further cooling project at the cider maker’s Stourport-on-Severn site.

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Cake slicing: Robot at the cutting edge

When automation OEM, Newtech in Bedford looked to design a new ultrasonic cutting machine for the bakery industry, it turned to Mitsubishi Electric for a fast, flexible and clean robotic solution. The result is a machine design that can cut cakes to the highest levels of precision, working flexibly for different portion sizes and quantities, and eliminating problems of damaged product.

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Connection systems

Gewiss has extended its IEC 309 High Performance plug and connector range which is designed to meet even the most demanding industrial connection requirement; installation has been made faster and easier. 

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UK distributor

Industria Bearings & Transmissions has confirmed it has been appointed as exclusive distributor of GMN high precision products for the UK.

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High-temperature pyrometers fit for harsh environs

The Endurance series of high-temperature infrared thermometers from Fluke Process Instruments features a stainless steel IP65 housing and galvanically insulated I/Os. These units enable continuous process monitoring of the most demanding industrial applications, including primary and secondary metals manufacturing, carbon processing, and silicon production.

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Longer life rolled bearings

New from Bowman International, the BowMet range of rolled bearings is reported to offer a higher load capacity and longer life than comparable bearings, together with outstanding heat, speed and corrosion capabilities. It is manufactured in ToughMet alloy, developed by Materion in the USA.

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Envelope of opportunity

Acceleration enveloping is a signal processing technique that can improve condition based monitoring by detecting the first faint signs of bearing failure, explains Chris Hansford, managing director at Hansford Sensors

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Versatile digital flame analysis

Available from Lamtec, the F300K flame scanners offer digital flame analysis in both the UV & IR spectral ranges, making them suitable for almost all combustion applications.

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State-of-the-art airend

Available from Ingersoll Rand, the Next Generation R-Series of oil-flooded rotary screw air compressors are said to enhance reliability, improve maintenance intervals and reduce compressor life cycle costs.

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