Plant, Process and Control
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Robot production booming

FANUC UK has announced that it has a worldwide installed base of more than 400,000 industrial robots which it says is a new world record for the industry. 

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Successful transition

Sub contractors Williams & Oakey have made the successful transition from DOS based production management software to to Windows based PSL Datatrack production management software.

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Universal input DIN rail signal conditioner

The DRI-U is a DIN rail mount signal conditioner for thermocouple, RTD, resistance or voltage inputs, with 1800V isolation between input, output and power. The user configurable input and output offers flexible, wide ranging capability for most temperature signal conditioning applications.

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Valve safety & efficiency enhanced

When oil & gas company Eni Norge wanted to simplify its valve processes on the Goliat Field oilfield, Smith Flow Control provided a solution by developing a custom-built operating panel that enhances safety and increases efficiency. It does this by moving the control and operation of Eni Norge’s large number of valves to a single, safe location.

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Reduced cost of ownership

Using Air-Operated Double Diaphragm (AODD) pumps to deliver 4-colour ink to printerswas resulting in unacceptable downtimes and high costs for repairs and purchase of new parts for a paper and packaging manufacturer in Australia.

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Warehouse safety enhanced

Warehouse labelling and safety solutions provider, ASG Services, has completed successful fit-out at 3PL service provider, Great Bear’s new Sheffield site.

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Long term supply agreement

Aggregate Industries has awarded SLD Pumps and Power a long term, national supply agreement for the hire of pumps, generators and temperature control equipment. 

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Saving energy, running time and space

When Calderdale Engineering Services (CES) moved to new premises in Boothtown, it chose to replace its 15-year old fixed-speed compressor with an Atlas Copco VSD installation, supplied by Pennine Pneumatic Services. The new unit has reduced energy costs by 50%, running time by 80% and occupies a smaller workshop footprint.

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