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SEPTEMBER 2019
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VOL. 24 No. 6
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EDITOR’S COMMENT
IT – stay protected
Using some kind of computer technology has become de rigueur for many people in business
and industry today. Indeed, it is now playing a critical role within digital transformation; the
world of Industry 4.0, the Industrial Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence et al. However, as
we become more reliant and dependent on IT, along comes the dark side – the risk of cyber-
crime. And things are looking pretty grim in this regard. According to a new report published
by Make UK more than half of manufacturers have been the victim of cyber-crime, and a third
Ed Holden of those have suffered some financial loss or disruption to business as a result.
Editor The manufacturing sector is the fifth most targeted for attack in 2019, behind government
systems and finance. Yet, the report points out that manufacturing – which has 2.6 million
employees, provides 10 per cent of UK output and 70% of business research and development –
remains among the least protected sector against cyber-crime in Britain.
The report, ‘Cyber-Security and Manufacturing – A Briefing for Manufacturers by Make UK’,
casts a light on the full extent of the threat across the sector from loss of data, theft of capital
and intellectual property along with disruption to business and catastrophic impact on the
trading reputation of a business. Alarmingly, all expert opinion points to the fact that many
more attacks will have gone undetected, with businesses woefully prepared to protect
themselves against this ever-growing threat or to detect a breach after the event.
Cyber threat is increasingly a business-critical issue, with 41% of manufacturers reporting
that they have already been asked by a customer to demonstrate or guarantee the robustness of
their cyber security processes. Yet, when asked if they would be able to do this successfully,
31% of businesses said they would be unable to give those guarantees of cyber safety if asked.
Investment in the latest digital technologies is also being hampered, with many companies
“As we become more reliant holding back from implementing the latest innovations for fear of increased exposure to cyber-
attack. Some 35% of businesses admitted they are currently not fully investing in new digital
and dependent on IT, along processes even when not doing so will leave them unable to compete in an ever-changing and
comes the dark side – the developing global marketplace.
Stephen Phipson, CEO of Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation, reflects that digitisation
risk of cyber-crime.” is revolutionising modern manufacturing and no facet of our sector will be untouched. “The
rewards are obvious,” he said, “technological leaps in the design, development, fabrication and
operation of the goods and services the UK makes. But the cyber security threat to
manufacturers is growing and evolving with it.”
Phipson also made the point that no business can afford to ignore this issue any longer and
too many are still burying their heads in the sand. “This is a strategic threat; failing to get this
right as a nation could cost the UK economy billions of pounds and put thousands of jobs at
risk,” he remarked. “Make UK recognises the vital role we can play in supporting
manufacturers in the face of this challenge. That is why we are partnering with leading cyber
security experts Vauban Group to make sure we are able to help our members with the latest
protective technologies and support to deliver new cyber security services that will help
manufacturers mitigate against current and future threats.”
Mitch Scherr, CEO of Vauban Group, added: “As manufactures continue to innovate and
invest in new technologies, there has never been a greater need for more effective cyber
defences to mitigate against the increasingly sophisticated cyber threats we’re seeing today.
“Make UK continues to lead the way for manufacturing in the UK and we’re pleased to be
working closely with them, delivering services and solutions that meet both the business and
cyber security needs of all manufacturers, including SMEs, ultimately improving the resilience
of the UK’s manufacturing industry in these uncertain times.”
Earlier this year, a cyber-attack brought a Norwegian aluminium producer to a standstill. The
incident occurred in March when one of the world’s largest aluminium producer NC Hydro was
forced to switch to manual operation when their digital systems were infiltrated and they
became subject to a severe ransomware attack. In the end, they had to halt production
completely while the virus was isolated. Nuff said. Stay protected out there.
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6 NEWS
20 KNOWLEDGE BASE
Kollmorgen has developed a ready-made drive solution for
hydraulics applications for the S700 series’ servo drives. The
new technology improves the energy efficiency of
applications that need the high-power density associated
with hydraulics. Two other benefits are control precision and
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22 HYDRAULICS
34 PNEUMATICS
36 INTEGRATED SYSTEMS
38 CONSTRUCTION FOCUS
Andy Bargh, business development manager for GP
Couplings at Altra Industrial Motion Corp., examines some
of the design considerations for flywheel couplings in
different machinery applications.
40 COMPRESSED AIR
44 BCAS
Our regular news and events update on the British
Compressed Air Society.
48 BFPA
Hydraulics & Pneumatics’ issue-by-issue briefing on current
activities and views involving the British Fluid Power
Association.
50 NEW FACES
52 WEB LOCATOR
53 PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIRECTORY

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NEWS
IMechE responds to HS2 Review

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has welcomed the developments. Unfortunately, this new review fails to offer a
recently released independent review into the HS2 programme chance to consider the business benefits of constructing HS2,
but identifies some key areas that are missing. such as bringing innovative new trains to our railways, which
Dr Jenifer Baxter, head of engineering, said: “We support the lower emissions, keep people moving and are fit for the 21st
HS2 programme and welcome this review which is an century.
opportunity to look at how the delivery of major rail “HS2 must become a showcase for Britain’s railway industry.
infrastructure can be improved. The review has some radical HS2 is essential to addressing the capacity crunch on our
terms of reference but does not include what we would consider existing railway. Doing nothing is not an option.”
key aspects of the HS2 programme.
“For example, the terms do not include a requirement to
consider the cost of alternatives to provide the step-change
increase in rail capacity that is needed on long distance and
suburban services north of London. As an example, the review
requires an assessment of the cost of disruption to rail users
during HS2’s construction but does not consider the far greater
disruption of any alternative project to improve capacity on the
existing railway.”
Opportunity
Dr Baxter continued: “This review may provide an
opportunity to investigate different ways that a high-speed rail
link can be delivered with minimal environmental impacts,
particularly in the area of modal transfer. It may also find
solutions to elements of the scheme that will lower costs, for
example by reducing the size of stations or delaying sections
of the route.
“We would encourage consideration of existing network
readiness as part of this review, as the ability to deliver
passengers to HS2’s origin and terminus stations is critical to its
success. Without investment in the existing railway and other
transport modes, the full potential of HS2 will never be realised.
“Britain has a long and proud history of rail transport and it
is important that we stay at the forefront of technological
Training for the next-generation workforce

The skills gap is challenging businesses of workforce training, with the World challenges across a variety of industries.
across all industries. As companies Economic Forum estimating that more With attendees from more than 40
implement advanced technologies, they than half (54%) of all employees across countries representing 20 industries,
often struggle to find workers with the all sectors will require significant TechEd EMEA brings together
skills to match. reskilling by 2022, according to its future professionals from a diverse range of
That is why hundreds of of jobs report. backgrounds and functions, including end
manufacturing and production leaders users, systems integrators, distributors,
from across the Europe, Middle East and Critical role and machine builders with areas of
Africa region will gather 21-24 October in “People play a critical role in advanced expertise ranging from manufacturing and
Munich, Germany, to learn about the manufacturing, and our premier training information technology to digital
latest innovations in automation through event is an ideal way to learn new ways transformation, operations and
training, executive keynotes and to drive innovation and growth within maintenance.
networking events at the Rockwell their organisations,” says Susana “Every day we are working with our
Automation TechEd EMEA event. Gonzalez, president EMEA region, customers to help integrate production
The gathering, now in its third year, Rockwell Automation. “Together with technology in the physical world into an
offers more than 300 hours of hands-on our partners at TechEd EMEA, we will interconnected, digital network,”
lab sessions featuring the latest share technology and tools that bring Gonzalez said. “We do this because
industrial technologies including The Connected Enterprise to life.” bringing together, people, processes, and
applications for artificial intelligence, Gonzalez and Thomas Donato, senior technology offers unprecedented
network security, virtual reality, scalable vice president, global sales and opportunities for companies to boost
computing, analytics and data marketing, Rockwell Automation, will production goals. Our TechEd event is
management. share their industry and business insights designed to help our customers find their
TechEd EMEA is a unique event in the during executive keynote sessions. path forward by hearing examples from
region for industrial professionals to Additionally, dozens of Rockwell real applications, discussing emerging
expand and enhance their skills. Automation PartnerNetwork companies trends, and being exposed to the latest
Research shows the critical importance will share how they solve their customers’ technology.”
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Camozzi service expansion takes

the headache out of rodless cylinder failure
If not resolved rapidly, pneumatic cylinder breakdowns can have stressful situation for all involved.
a significant impact on production line productivity and These issues becomes even more acute when the cylinder in
ultimately profitability. Overall such a breakdown can be a question is not available off-the-shelf and may need to be
shipped from abroad or even built from scratch, as is the case
with many rodless cylinders.
Camozzi Automation is addressing this potential problem by
expanding its UK-based cylinder service to include Series 52
rodless cylinders in standard and slide bearing versions
This service development means that replacement rodless
cylinders can be supplied faster than ever before and potential
production line downtime minimised as a result.
Continual investment
Camozzi Automation managing director Adrian Farnham said:
“We are continually investing in our infrastructure; not only to
meet customer expectations, but to surpass them. The expansion
of our cylinder service is living proof of our philosophy of
continuous improvement.”
Series 52 builds on all the benefits associated with rodless
cylinders; being particularly suitable for long stoke applications
as there’s no bending of the piston rod and in applications
where space is at a premium. Available as double-acting,
magnetic or cushioned, all versions are available with either
standard or short carriage, thereby catering for a wider range of
applications.
BPMA signs up three new members

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) which acquired ROTAN Pumps Ltd, which continues to be a preferred
represents the business interests of UK and Irish suppliers of pump choice in many demanding applications.
liquid pumps and related pumping equipment on both the The company is specialised in the development and
domestic and international stage, reports continued growth in its manufacture of pump solutions for Marine & Offshore, Industry,
membership numbers, with another three companies recently Oil Spill Combating, Defence & Fuel and Utility both locally and
joining the organisation. globally.
The first of these is RuhrPumpen-Industrial, a division of the The third business to recognise the benefits of BPMA
Global family-owned RuhrPumpen group. Underpinned by an membership is Saniflo, which is best-known for its range of
aim to provide ecologically balancing customer solutions, the domestic macerators and pumps that enable extra facilities to be
Industrial division is responsible for manufacturing, servicing, installed when gravity drainage isn’t feasible. Waste is reduced to
packaging and supporting pumping equipment for use across the a liquid form and discharged through small-bore pipework to a
process & industrial markets, construction, and building services soil stack or sewer.
for fire protection. Saniflo is the original inventor of the macerator; a pump that
Protecting families with fire prevention packages, facilitating can take wastewater away from toilets, basins, showers and a
health within pharmaceutical production, and providing clean wide range of other appliances and can be used in a variety of
drinking water, are just a few reasons why RuhrPumpen believe domestic and commercial applications. Constant investment in
they are the ideal life-choice for industrial pumping equipment. the range and the introduction of new products ensures the
RuhrPumpen aims to help the reduction of our Planet’s carbon company offers the best choice whatever the site situation.
footprint and waste plastic. Ecologically biased engineers use The Saniflo macerator was first introduced into the UK over
lean and clean processes to manufacture solutions by employing 40 years ago and the company has introduced new and bigger
parts that have a long lifetime and can eventually be recycled. industrial macerators and lifting stations, kitchen and shower
pumps, as well as units that remove condensate from boilers, air
Long history conditioning or refrigeration units.
The second addition to membership is DESMI A/S, a global Commenting on the recent additions, which bring the total
manufacturer of pumps and systems for liquid handling, ballast membership number up to 85, Steve Schofield, director and chief
water management and equipment for oil spill response. DESMI executive of the BPMA said: “We are delighted to welcome these
was founded in 1834 and is one of Denmark’s oldest companies companies into the BPMA and afford them all of the support
having a long history of supplying good, reliable solutions, services at our disposal. Their varied product and service
maintaining an innovative approach and utilizing the offerings dovetail nicely with that of other members, and we
opportunities on the global market. look forward to developing strong and mutually rewarding
DESMI was established in the UK in 1978 and in 1998 relationships with each of them.”

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NEWS
Professor Brian Cox inspires the next

generation at the Science Summer School 2019
Over 400 young people from over 50 schools across the UK have push the boundaries in our sector for years to come.”
attended the Science Summer School 2019 in London, an Other seminars throughout the day included Andrew Smyth,
innovative event aimed at inspiring the next generation of an aerospace engineer and finalist on the Great British Bake Off
Britain’s scientists and encouraging them to think about a career 2016, who discussed ‘When Baking Meets Engineering’, along
in the UK’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths with speeches from mathematician Dr Steven Le Comber and
(STEAM) industries. bioengineer Dr Tina Chowdhury. A range of science, engineering
The Science Summer School 2019 was designed to excite and and arts focused workshops complemented the speaker
invigorate the younger generation, giving them the opportunity presentations exploring innovative themes including a session
to hear inspirational speakers and engage in seminars and with photographic artist Helen Marshall, co-founder of The
workshops aimed at promoting the fantastic and innovative People’s Moon – a global project aimed at uniting humanity by
careers available in STEAM businesses. celebrating the fact that 2019 is the 50th anniversary of the
Hosted by Professor Brian Cox OBE, the Science Summer Apollo moon landing.
School event, which is now in its eighth year, took place at St Annette continued: “Not only does the Science Summer
Paul’s Trust School in East London. St Paul’s Way lies in the School celebrate the UK’s excellence in these growth industries
midst of Europe’s largest regeneration project that is and the importance of STEAM businesses for the wider economy,
transforming one of the most deprived areas in Tower Hamlets. but this event also reinforces the fact that Britain is the best
St Paul’s Way Trust School, which is rated as ‘Outstanding’ by place to learn and experience science and arts. It was a fantastic
Ofsted and can boast 100% university acceptance for its day where hundreds of young people had the chance to be truly
students, is at the very heart of this community. stimulated by some of the leaders in their respective fields.”
Sponsored by Ibstock and AXA XL, the event was officially Pupils from two of the 50 schools that benefitted from the
opened by social entrepreneur and joint co-founder of the event in London were Lathom High School and Our Lady Queen
Science Summer School – Lord Andrew Mawson OBE. Lord of Peace Catholic Engineering College, both located in
Mawson welcomed hundreds of 12- to 16-year-olds to the event Skelmersdale in West Lancashire, also the home of Ibstock’s
before introducing Professor Brian Cox to talk about the science Skelmersdale factory.
behind the theory of relativity and the evolution of the universe.
Opportunities
Inspiration Dionne Paxton, school careers adviser at Lathom High School,
Annette Forster, group marketing director for Ibstock, said: “We said: “There were a great mix of inspirational lectures and
are delighted to be one of the key sponsors of this year’s Science practical and exciting workshops for pupils to enjoy and give
Summer School, an event that is all about inspiring young people them a real taste of what opportunities are available in STEM.
to open their minds and think seriously about the limitless and One of the key messages that came through was the career
exciting opportunities in the UK’s STEAM industries. opportunities available, particularly in apprenticeships and it
“As a business at the heart of building, Ibstock is passionate gave our students some food for thought.”
about the recruitment and development of young people and Ibstock’s Phil Atherton, who also attended the event, has
bringing new talent into the building and construction sector. We recently completely his apprenticeship at the company. He said
invest over £1 million a year for example into our highly that going down the apprentice route and getting into the
successful apprenticeship programme, giving people the chance construction industry was the best decision he’s made in his life.
to train for highly skilled roles, gain nationally recognised “After I finished school, like most young people, I was a little
qualifications and get paid while they learn. Currently, we have lost in what I should do next,” commented Atherton. “I’ve
36 enrolled and a further 17 being recruited this September. always been interested in technology and engineering but didn’t
“Joining forces to support the Science Summer School further really know where to start. I’d never really considered an
highlights the importance we place on education and developing apprenticeship but when I saw the Ibstock role advertised I
the next generation of talented individuals that will continue to thought I’d have a go and apply. I haven’t looked back since.”
Professor Brian Cox poses with students from Lathom High School
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NEWS
Over three quarters of public want to

work for companies with a good reputation
Over three quarters of people (76%) want to work for firms with are doing all they can to engage them and help them tell on the
a good reputation, according to the latest business reputation ground stories.
survey ‘Everyone’s Business’ by the CBI, in collaboration with “This starts with championing social causes that they feel are
Porter Novelli and Opinium. important, from closing the gender pay gap to reducing their
Encouragingly, the reputation of business has improved since carbon footprint.
the last wave of the tracker in September 2018. Last year a series “Amid the uncertainty of Brexit, businesses can be the
of events and scandals in the business community had a chilling foundation stone of communities, improving livelihoods, fuelling
effect on business reputation, but 2019 has seen this reputational ambition and driving investment.”
chill start to thaw, with a 4-point rise in those thinking business The shift online by consumers has meant people are more
reputation is good (60%). inclined to trust information from other customers (46%) rather
As a result, the public is increasingly aware of the role of than the companies themselves (28%). Strikingly, the public is
business as a force for good in society (59%). However, with just more receptive to the information shared by company employees
over two in five (42%) believing that businesses are working to (35%).
improve people’s lives in their local areas, there is a clear Finally, with ongoing Brexit uncertainty, one in two (49%)
opportunity for businesses to amplify the good they do in their adults think businesses will find the next year difficult. The
communities by creating jobs and supporting public services. public is thus keen for businesses to focus their efforts on the
76% of UK adults are choosing who to interact with based on basics, for example continuing to offer training and development
reputation, using purchasing power to send a message to (53%), as well as an added focus on health and wellbeing (49%).
businesses. In fact, they are less likely to buy the products or Eleanor Turner, director of Corporate Reputation & Purpose, at
services of a company with a bad reputation (79%). Aside from Porter Novelli London, said: “At this time of uncertainty, it’s
treating employees well (61%), a greater focus on gender pay more important than ever for business to recognise the link
(40%) and the environment (38%) can go a long way to between purpose and reputation, trust and customer loyalty. This
restoring a business’s reputation. year’s tracker provides examples of companies that have ‘baked’
purpose into their business, putting it at the top of the
Reputation – businesses’ lifeblood boardroom agenda and consequently reaped the rewards.
Josh Hardie, CBI deputy director-general, said: “Businesses know “Importantly, it also highlights the value consumers place on
that their reputation is their lifeblood. After another difficult year employee wellbeing, plus the role of the employee in being
for firms, it’s great to see evidence that their hard work to advocates of purpose and influencing whether their employer is
support employees and keep the UK growing is recognised by the perceived as ‘walking the talk’. Business leaders therefore need
public. Our latest tracker shows an uptick in its reputation from to ensure they not only find their purpose, but also truly live it.”
last year. The focus on giving employees a stronger voice Adam Wilson, associate director at Opinium, added: “In
whether through employee share ownership or other such recent years we have seen the emergence of the ‘conscious
schemes, is being well received by the public. consumer’. It’s almost a given that people want businesses to
“There is no question that more can be done, as 76% of the meet their expectations when it comes to their more tangible
public say they would want to work for a business with a good needs such as excellent customer service and good value for
reputation, the benefits of demonstrating firms positive impact money. However, more and more we’re seeing consumers
can affect everything from a company’s bottom line to the talent redefine the “basics” and entwine their ethics in their purchasing
it attracts. habits. They don’t just want to champion issues like health and
“Employees are key. They are a company’s ambassadors and wellbeing behind closed doors, they want to buy and work for
the public trust their voices and seek them out. So great firms companies that support this too.”

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NEWS
ATC Italia undergoes

major restructuring in Europe
The past few months has seen some Mirko Pisciottano
major restructuring at ATC Italia Srl. and Ben Chen
Having recently celebrated 10 years of discuss future
successful operations within Europe, the strategy
changes, made possible largely by regarding ATC
substantial funding from Taiwan- Italia’s
headquartered AirTAC International Group
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Production facility in
director. Pisciottano comments that his
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KNOWLEDGE BASE
A focus on
energy efficiency
Kollmorgen has developed a ready-made drive solution for hydraulics applications
for the S700 series’ servo drives. The new technology improves the energy
efficiency of applications that need the high-power density associated with
hydraulics. Two other benefits are control precision and longevity.
The pressure and volume flow control for servo drive from Kollmorgen also opens handling technology. According to Peter
hydraulic applications is generally the possibility of efficiency compensation Schrenk, head of fluids technology at
achieved with the help of variable due to higher pump speeds. “The same Hainzl, the benefits of electro hydraulics
displacement pumps. Standard solutions applies to linear interpolations, with the really come into their own in the 1 to 20
use comparatively primitive asynchronous effect being to even out and therefore kW range. As well as this, a case can still
motors for this, which drive the variable absorb vibrations and pulsations to great be made for centralized systems.
displacement pumps. A control system effect,” points out Georg Jaskowski.
responsible for ensuring compliance with Another benefit is the option, in actual This technology soon
setpoints, is connected to this practice, to save target pressure and pays for itself
arrangement. This classic setup is volume levels via profiles or ramps in the Based on the experience of the fluids
controlled via pressure sensors and by drive in the form of prescriptions and specialists from Linz, the additional costs
controlling pressure levels and flow make these immediately accessible and of a servo pump, compared with
speeds within broadly defined - and available to the control system. conventional technology, soon pay for
therefore imprecise - control ranges. The various benefits outlined above themselves. “We have fewer control
Energy efficiency and noise emissions are are used by the Austrian company Hainzl elements in the system, and this allows
two further disadvantages as to engineer complete hydraulics solutions us to reduce the level of complexity,” said
asynchronous machines generate a lot of in the low-to-medium power range—for Schrenk. This technology also offers good
reactive power and more noise compared tasks ranging from plastics processing to workplace ergonomics thanks to the
with synchronous motors. quieter drives used and by keeping noise
By contrast, the Kollmorgen solution emissions under 75 dB. “Noise is
copes with the varying pressure and flow becoming an increasingly important issue
rate requirements associated with in terms of health and safety at
hydraulic applications thanks to the speed production firms.”
of the synchronous servo motor—so not The main benefits of so-called electro
by means of valves. The S700 servo drive hydraulics are the diverse range of
assumes control of the two parameters in possible uses, with no need to settle for
conjunction with the synchronous servo less (in terms of whether the hydraulics
motor and a fixed displacement pump. It within a process area are provided by a
delivers the same volume with each central unit). “We are making the high
rotation. As a result, the reference power density associated with hydraulics
variable for control purposes becomes more readily available,” emphasised
speed alone. Schrenk. Cables are also easier to lay
than the pressure lines used for
Independent pressure control in hydraulics. In addition, the compact units
the servo drive work with far less hydraulic oil and are
The setup associated with this servo drive only in active operation when the
solution devised for hydraulics applications connected process actually requires
envisages that the S700 intelligent servo hydraulic power too. By contrast,
inverter will assume control on a self- centralised systems always need to
sufficient basis. The control system maintain operating pressure – particularly
connected via field bus or analog signal in production processes where hydraulic
only specifies the values for pressure and axes are working as a group with time
volume, with the servo drive then ensuring delays involved. Thanks to the highly
precise compliance with these through the dynamic servo motor from the
speed. “With a sampling rate of 16 kHz, Kollmorgen AKM series, however, electro
we are able to achieve fast and precise hydraulics are immediately operational
control of speeds, which gives ideal values from a standing start.
for pressure and volume purposes,” Kollmorgen has prepared a drive solution for Over the long term, this setup
explains Kollmorgen development engineer hydraulics applications based on servo drives from translates into improved energy efficiency
Georg Jaskowski. The software in the S700 the S700 range as losses in standby mode are no longer

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Atam.
Living technology.
Setup for an electro hydraulics unit from Hainzl with servo drive technology from Kollmogren
Atam combines technological

an issue. This goes hand in hand with a energy generated during lowering can only
evolution with quality and precision;
longer service life for the hydraulic be taken up via the oil in the form of heat.
medium as the oil ages more slowly due The consequences are those described— resulting in advanced and highly versatile
to a reduction in mechanical stress. The and may even include additional cooling connecting systems. A diverse range
benefits are: Lower costs in terms of measures, which only further reduce the of materials are incorporated along
operating materials and improved overall efficiency of a machine (think OEE). with many additional electronic functions
availability thanks to longer maintenance “The electrohydraulic system developed in both IP65 self-assembly and IP67
intervals. The extended service life of the jointly with Kollmorgen makes it possible or IP69K moulded cable options.
fluid, due to the targeted use of to transfer braking energy directly to the
Encapsulated, external armature and
hydraulics, also avoids any excessive motor,” explained Schrenk. This gives the
increase in ambient temperature— Austrians the option to feedback braking ATTEX-IECEx coils are also produced,
through an overall reduction in power energy, particularly during constantly along with high performance industrial
loss. And any reduction in “waste heat” repeated lowering sequences, in a way that sensors and digital pressure switches
is good news for OEMs and machinery is elegant and (more importantly) energy that will meet and exceed your needs
operators, who will have less to worry efficient. in terms of choice, flexibility,
about in terms of controlling or reducing integration and reliability.
rising temperature levels in their The bottom line
processes. Kollmorgen also makes a With the ready-made servo pump drive
valuable contribution to reducing heat solution, Kollmorgen has developed a
input on the motor side due to the fact new functionality for electrohydrostatic
the highly efficient AKM servo motors actuators (EHAs) based on the S700 series
keep thermal power losses low. The of servo drives. The software-based
synchronous servo motors also operate application can be easily adapted to the
without separate fans. specific features of the application at
hand by setting the relevant parameters at
No brake power applied the engineering stage. This means the
to hydraulics benefits of EHAs can be exploited without
The negative impact of heat on longevity having to consider the possible
and energy efficiency can also be felt restrictions associated with existing
beyond partial load and standby centralised hydraulics arrangements.
scenarios—namely when hydraulics Kollmorgen is supporting this approach atam.uk.co
themselves are subject to braking forces. with a drive solution designed to be
Hainzl uses Kollmorgen technology for modular but, above all, open and which
Atam (UK) Ltd.
things like handling tasks within can be easily integrated into existing
The Fluid Power Centre - Watling Street
intralogistics processes, where heavy steel automation setups.
parts need to be raised and lowered. With Nuneaton - Warwickshirre - CV11 6BQ
a centralised hydraulics system, the kinetic www. Kollmorgen.com T: 024 7632 6060 sales@atam.uk.com
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HYDRAULICS
Keeping safe with accumulators

Andreas Lengnowski, market manager, Parker Hannifin Manufacturing Germany GmbH & Co. KG,
Cylinder, Accumulator & Cooler Division Europe, provides safety guidance for selecting and using
hydro-pneumatic accumulators and accessories.
Within the fluid power world,
accumulators play a vital role in supplying
a stored source of hydraulic fluid under
pressure as and when required. However,
the simple fact is failure or improper
selection or improper use of accumulators
and their related accessories can cause
death, personal injury and property
damage. Therefore, before selecting or
using any accumulator or related
accessories, it is important that users read,
understand and follow the instructions
provided by the supplier. Understandably,
the provider is unlikely to accept any
responsibility for any incidental,
consequential or special damages that
arise from the use of the accumulator,
accessories or accompanying software.
User responsibility
Due to the wide variety of accumulator
applications and operating conditions
which exist, Parker does not warrant that developed in accordance with Parker’s Choose Modifications section of this
any particular accumulator is suitable for design guidelines and comply with all programme before completing your
any specific application. appropriate EC Directives. These selection. The working environment of an
With this important safety theme in accumulators do not necessarily meet the accumulator may allow fluids such as
mind, Parker has produced a safety guide requirements of other standards or cutting fluids, wash down fluids etc. to
– Safety Guidelines For Accumulator agencies. The user, through his or her come into contact with the external
Division Products – for general own analysis, is solely responsible for: surfaces of the accumulator. These fluids
information only (it does not analyse all may attack the accumulator ‘O’ ring seals
of the technical parameters that must be 䡲 Making the Final Selection of the and must be taken into account when
considered in selecting a product). In the accumulators and related accessories selecting and specifying seal compounds.
case of Parker, the hydraulic and based on all of the conditions and Dynamic seals will wear. The rate of
pneumatic accumulators and requirements of the application. wear will depend on many operating
accompanying software have been 䡲 Assuring that the user’s requirements factors. Wear can be rapid if the
are met and that the use presents no accumulator is not mounted vertically or
health or safety hazards. if the accumulator has been improperly
䡲 Assuring that the accumulators meet serviced. The user must take seal wear
specific design requirements of the into account in the application of
agency(s) regulating the design of the accumulators.
user’s equipment. The hydraulic fluid must be filtered to
䡲 Determining that the final design ISO 4406 class 19/15 or better, otherwise
complies with the appropriate EC premature seal leakage and failure may
directives. occur. Leaking hydraulic fluid is a hazard
䡲 Testing the entire application system. and may be a fire risk and care must be
䡲 Providing all appropriate health and taken to contain it safely and keep it well
safety warnings on the equipment on away from any heat or ignition sources.
which the accumulators are used.
䡲 Providing proper short term and long- Safety first
term maintenance for the application So, before sourcing and operating an
based on its operating conditions. accumulator, think safety first and follow
the supplier’s guidance to the letter. This
Seals will then stand you in the best stead for
Part of the process of selecting an deriving the very best rewards from your
Andreas Lengnowski: “Before sourcing and accumulator is the selection of seal accumulator.
operating an accumulator, think safety first and compounds. Be sure to read the Choose
follow the supplier’s guidance to the letter.” Seals and Seal Advisor information in the www.parker.com

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Hydrotechnik UK’s HTUK Watchlog displays the value on the included obstacles causing signal issues, an
wireless system is designed for Watchlog software. The user-friendly extender box can be implemented to
continuous monitoring and logging of up software can be customised to provide up increase distance by another 800m. This
to 100 sensors where hardwired sensors to three alarms per sensor, as well as pre- can be mains-powered or supplied with a
are not feasible. Pressure, temperature, set data logging functions and remote solar powered battery pack.
flow, level and force sensor options are login via a webserver.
available, all of which can be monitored If distances exceed 800m or there are www.hydrotechnik.co.uk
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Sensors and the relevant wireless
transmitters are installed and fully
calibrated to customers’ requirements via
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are powered by two standard AA
batteries, giving up to 2 years of life and
a range of up to 800m.
The signal is received by a base station
plugged into a PC via a USB connection.
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䡲 Temperature sensor range -50°C to +200°C
䡲 Flow sensor ranges for water and oil up to
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A sealing solution provided by FPE Seals problem Jackweld faced with the entire machine design was revolutionary
has helped Jackweld with the design of machinery design, was finding a seal that in every way and the most critical aspect
an innovative welding method for joining would work effectively on a moving was the design and development of the
rail tracks. Specialist machinery designers object that was constantly compressing oil seals, without which the concept could
Jackweld are working on the EU project and relaxing. This presented a challenge never have worked. Testing proved that
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Jackweld had designed, required a seal orbiting face at 2000 rpm and seals method to be tested for the EU project.
for an internal diameter that was rotating against 500 litres per minute of hot Jackman said: “The most critical part
at speed and spinning off-centre. The hydrodynamic journal oil. of the entire project was the oil seals. No
such seals had ever been produced before
No such seals were in existence, and there was no prior art to go on. We
including any existing seal that could be had to develop them from scratch. If the
adapted. Stuart Jackman, managing seals did not work 100% effectively first
director of Jackweld worked with the time the project would have failed
experienced team at FPE Seals. Following because there would not have been time
in-depth discussion, deliberating different or funds to take the machine apart,
designs and drawings, the perfect sealing design, develop and install improved
solution was agreed. This was then seals. The success of the project and the
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machined seal team. The final solution revolved around the innovative FPE oil
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PNEUMATICS
Fullwood Packo
collaborates
with Festo
to deliver
greater freedom
for dairy cows and farmers
Like many other industries, dairy feeding and milking parameters. programming support and upgrades. It
farming is under increasing pressure to The ability for cows to choose when means that Festo can apply its automation
become more efficient and more they are ready to be milked positively expertise in ensuring the build quality,
productive. A company at the forefront improves milk quality and yield. reliability and performance of the critical
of automated milking systems, Automation further allows farmers to parts on which the automated milking
Fullwood Packo has partnered with collect data about yield rates and quality, system depends. This includes adherence
automation specialists Festo to deliver as well as the general health of each to the strict hygiene standards and harsh
the flexibility and performance required cow. Says managing director Andrew washdown regimes associated with food
in the modern dairy industry. Dodwell: “Herd management software production.
The company’s latest and smartest gives farmers complete digital control Swapnil Khedekar, head of technical
M?erlin robot provides farmers with a over the milking, feeding, health and services at Festo UK, says: “We have
robust system for voluntary milking fertility of their herd. So, not only can an developed a close outsourcing partnership
cows. Using the automated, voluntary automated milking system like M?erlin with Fullwood Packo over a long period
method, cows are free to walk into one enable farmers to use their time more of time. Our complete assemblies and kits
of the milking robots’ feeding stations efficiently and maintain a better drastically reduce the need for multiple
at any point of the day. Once inside, work/life balance, it also provides a component order numbers and
each cow is identified, and the milking wealth of information about productivity significantly reduce time in purchasing
head is moved into position guided by and cow welfare.” and logistics. The pre-assembled robots
the vision system to be fixed to the are built and tested by Festo automation
teats. Automation partner experts and delivered on a Just in Time
Festo supplies complete cartesian robot (JIT) basis using the Festo production
Improving milk quality and cow assemblies, and pneumatic and controls capability – so all Fullwood Packo needs
wellbeing kits for each M?erlin robot. These to do is connect them into their system
M2erlin is developed around improving assemblies and kits mean that Fullwood on arrival.”
milk quality and cow wellbeing. Farmers Packo receives everything it needs for By optimising the ordering process and
can achieve increased efficiency and rapid incorporation into the M2erlin as a developing pre-assembled automation
maximise productivity with each robot complete package. Festo supported solutions, Festo is providing ongoing
able to milk up to 70 cows per day. It Fullwood Packo with the original support to Fullwood Packo in its
offers flexibility in configuration, so cartesian robot design – optimised for use ambitions to improve the lives of dairy
farmers can choose to allow their herd in the demanding environment and cows and their farmers.
completely unrestricted movement, or application of the milking parlour. This
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which are mainly aimed at a younger audience which demonstrates
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drop into a given target area, which is great at developing teamwork
for younger visitors, as it is almost as if they were a real-life aircrew.
The display was first installed in 1997 and a normal day will see
the C-130 fly anything up to one hundred ‘sorties’ and it will do this
seven days a week. During air shows or other events, this can easily
increase to two hundred ‘sorties’. Museum staff have calculated that
the model has now flown the distance to Afghanistan & halfway
back.
Unsurprisingly, after so many flights, reliability issues had
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Sunderland automation and robotics firm expands to

meet rising demand from car manufacturing sector
Taking control:
Andrew Ramsey, AR
Controls (left); and
Giles McCourt, Muckle,
with AR Controls’ robotics
technology.
A successful Sunderland tech business on the new premises and plans to fully and we employ a safety first, design and
which works with some of the world’s acquire the property inside 18 months, development philosophy.
leading car manufacturers is expanding adding to its existing estate which “Our sustained growth has given us
following growth fuelled by the region’s includes its 18,000 sq ft headquarters, added confidence to continue building
automotive sector. also at Sunrise Enterprise Park, and a and developing the business and I’m
Established six years ago, fast-growing further base in North Hylton. delighted to have completed the lease
AR Controls currently employs 37 people The company was assisted in its with the option to buy these new
and utilises its innovative robotics and negotiations by commercial property premises, which will help us to continue
technology to supply services to the likes lawyers at leading North East law firm for our trajectory of expansion.
of Nissan and Jaguar Land Rover. The businesses Muckle LLP. “The practical legal advice we received
new premises will allow the business to from Muckle also made a major difference
expand on current services and help Positive outlook in successfully negotiating this deal and it
increase headcount to around 45-50 staff Andrew Ramsey, managing director of AR is encouraging to know we have a law
in the next 12-18 months. Controls, said: “Despite many negative firm on our doorstep that is sophisticated
The fast turnaround, technology-driven projections about the UK’s automotive enough to support our objectives and
firm delivers significant productivity and manufacturing sector, the growth our ambition.”
quality improvements to its customers’ business has seen over the last two years Giles McCourt, associate in Muckle
processes, while also driving down costs is incredibly positive and I’m LLP’s Real Estate team, added: “AR
and reducing risk. tremendously excited about the future. Controls is a highly innovative
AR Controls has now expanded into a “We work with some of the world’s business and their creativity,
new 12,000 sq ft unit on Sunderland’s leading automation suppliers in sensing, confidence and commitment to the
Sunrise Enterprise Park, following an position control, visual inspection, region has been rewarded by increased
extended period of sustained growth. The machine safety, audio-indent, robotics, demand for its market leading services
automation business has agreed a lease drives and programmable logic control, and we’re excited to support Andrew
and the team as the business continues
to grow.
“AR Controls is a highly innovative business and their creativity, confidence “As a commercial lawyer, who lives in
Sunderland and works for a law firm that
and commitment to the region has been rewarded by increased demand for its is passionate about the region’s
market leading services and we’re excited to support Andrew and the team as businesses and its economy, it’s fantastic
to see such a dynamic North East
the business continues to grow.” – Giles McCourt, associate in Muckle LLP’s company making its mark in the
automotive manufacturing tech sector.”
Real Estate team.
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Hydravalve SIL3-rated
solenoid valves and switchbox
announcements
The Morc range of solenoids, supplied in the UK by Hydravalve, company has established strong strategic relationships with
has recently been awarded SIL3 (Safety Integrity Level 3) leading industry brands. Hydravalve’s mission has always been
certification. to provide customers with a reliable level of service, technical
These solenoids can be used with any pneumatic actuator expertise and high-quality products.
that has similar certification and that conforms to NAMUR Hydravalve enjoys high customer satisfaction levels and
VDI/VDE standards. The Morc range of solenoids particularly following significant investment into the business in 2016 it
complement the Prisma range of pneumatic actuators – also has strengthened its position in the market; further
supplied by Hydravalve UK – as they are also SIL3. enhancing:
NAMUR mount solenoid valve 䡲 Training & development: Enabling the team to provide
Hydravalve has recently introduced the SIL3 explosion-proof outstanding technical assistance and bespoke solutions.
MC50 Series NAMUR mount solenoid valve to the UK market. 䡲 Product range: Providing customers with a particularly wide
These valves can be directly mounted to double- or single-acting choice of process valves, pneumatic and electric actuators.
pneumatic actuators. They are explosion-proof EXD IIC T4-T6 GB 䡲 Increased stock holding: A recent investment in 5 Kardex
IP66 and can be easily changed from 3/2 to 5/2. The air Remstar machines provides efficient delivery of customer
connection is 1/4” BSP and power connection is 1/2” NPT. The orders from Hydravalve’s 12,000 sq ft unit in the West
valves’ ambient temperature is -20 to +70degC and they have Midlands.
duty rating of 100% ED. 䡲 Prompt shipping of orders to all customers around the world:
with free UK next-day delivery on orders placed online over
Explosion limit switchbox Exd £200.
Hydravalve has also recently introduced the explosion limit
switchbox Exd IIC T6. The SIL3-rated switchbox comes encased Hydravalve has an online store for manual and actuated
in an aluminium die-casting shell and includes a mounting valves and can provide a complete solution for all customers’
bracket in line with NAMUR. Also featured is a visual process valves requirements. Online support can also be
open/closed indicator. provided through the live chat support. Valve actuators are
It has a terminal block with 8 standard contacts and wiring assembled and dry bench tested in-house.
connection 2 x 3/4” NPT. The company is official distributor for Haitima, CMO Valves,
J+J electric actuators, Prisma pneumatic actuators and YTC – a
About Hydravalve (UK) Rotork brand.
Hydravalve (UK) is part of the Fluid Power Group, supplying
valves and actuation to the process pipework market. The www.hydravalve.co.uk
Explosion-proof MC50 Series NAMUR

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CONSTRUCTION FOCUS
Flywheel couplings
offer compact
options for
construction
machinery
Today’s construction machinery has to offer

robust and reliable operation in some of the
most challenging application environments.
Today’s construction machinery has to offer robust and reliable operation in some of the most challenging
application environments; therefore, the mechanical components used in their design must also offer the
highest levels of performance and reliability. Andy Bargh, business development manager for GP Couplings
at Altra Industrial Motion Corp., examines some of the design considerations for flywheel couplings in
different machinery applications.
The building and infrastructure to almost 8% to 2023, driven by requirements, and which can be
requirements of the developed world are accelerating demand from the likes of the manufactured with reduced production
seemingly ever growing, while developing irrigation industry and increasing costs.
countries are increasingly investing in numbers of highway construction This in turn makes the selection of the
mechanised alternatives to manual labour. projects. mechanical components used within the
As a result, the demand for construction The selection criteria for construction design paramount, and nowhere more so
machinery that can complete large-scale machinery highlight the need for than in the couplings that connect the
projects in a timely, cost-effective manner equipment that is as standard as possible, drive (diesel, petrol or electric) to the
and with consistent quality is and which gives the best possible service driven equipment, such as hydraulic
accelerating, driving the market forwards. at the lowest cost – and frequently in the systems, compressors, fans/blowers,
Global forecasts paint a picture of a smallest possible size. This places generators and pumps. In many of these
market that is not just growing, but stringent demands on construction applications, particularly those involving
where the rate of growth in increasing. machinery manufacturers to develop diesel engines, a flywheel coupling will
CAGR estimates from just a few years ago products that improve performance and most often be selected to connect the
of 7% to 2021 have been revised upwards reliability, simplify servicing driver to the driven equipment. But with

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Altra Industrial Motion has the ability to satisfy all

of the performance and functional requirements of
flywheel couplings in construction machinery and
has a broad and diverse product offering to suit the
needs of individual applications.
so many different types of diesel-driven

construction machines, each with their
own performance requirements, selection
of the appropriate flywheel coupling is a
far from trivial exercise. Installation is simplified since the Shaft Coupling. The ring element can be
coupling requires only a flat steel screwed directly to the flywheel of the
Hydraulic driven equipment mounting plate to mount to the hydraulic engine. The cardan shaft is flanged to the
Where the diesel engine is to be coupled pump. coupling’s B side. Deflection angles of up
with hydraulic driven equipment, a prime The design consists of a glass to 5° are generally permitted, and even
consideration is how the overall reinforced nylon flywheel flange, with a greater angles can be accommodated with
equipment profile can be condensed, and mating hub produced from sintered steel, special versions of the coupling.
how the OEMs can meet today’s increased suitable for use on both splined and Torsionally soft couplings are also the
volume demands at the lowest production straight shafts. best choice for applications involving high
costs. mass moments of inertia, and in many
Thus while the flywheel coupling’s Pumps, compressors and cases their design can serve to offer
speed, torque and power specifications generators protection to both the engine and the driven
have to meet the performance While hydraulically driven equipment equipment in the event of an overload.
requirements of the particular machine, typically present with smooth loads – free Guardian Guard-Flex flywheel couplings, for
just as important is the size of the from vibration – and can be connected example, have an in-shear design that acts
product and its ease of installation – using torsionally stiff flywheel couplings, as a mechanical fuse, severing the driver
ensuring the OEMs can minimise the this is most definitely not the case for the from the driven load when an overload is
equipment profile and reap the benefits of likes of pumps, blowers, fans, present. Designed to fail through the rubber
simple installation, with repeatable compressors and generators. Being and shear, the coupling prevents the
quality, all helping to drive down typically base or frame mounted, equipment from being damaged.
manufacturing cost. misalignment can be a concern, and Altra Industrial Motion has the ability
Since most hydraulic applications are torsional vibration cannot be ignored. to satisfy all of the performance and
smooth running and direct mounted, Such applications are often best functional requirements of flywheel
either with a pump-to-motor adapter or addressed by a one-piece, all steel couplings in construction machinery and
with a pump plate, torsional vibrations flywheel coupling, such as the Guardian has a broad and diverse product offering
and misalignment tend to be lesser issues FBA Series. Here the flywheel coupling to suit the needs of individual
than in other construction machinery attaches to the engine for easy applications. With an appropriate
applications. The flywheel couplings can installation. It takes advantage of flywheel coupling to address all potential
be torsionally stiff, enabling the speed elastomeric grommets that provide a issues, Altra Industrial Motion can offer
ranges to be extended above the standard steady dampening effect to normal engine products from the Guardian and Stromag
operating speed range of the application. vibrations and help minimise any side brands that absorb vibrations and reactive
Products for such applications are loading to the pump shaft. The coupling forces, cope with torsional impact, handle
typified by the Guardian brand FL Series is suited to a wide range of diesel engine high axial and radial loads, and tolerate
flywheel couplings from Altra Industrial applications, including aerial lifts, skid misalignment. Further, they meet the
Motion – a two-piece flywheel coupling steer loaders, excavators and low mass increasingly important needs of
with decades of proven success in the compressors. construction machinery OEMs for smaller
field. An economical option, the FL Series Another option for absorbing parts that are rugged, reliable, compact
flywheel is also highly compact: the entire vibrations and reactive forces where and easy to install.
coupling length is normally mounted misalignment in particular is a concern is
inside the housing compartment. the Stromag brand’s Periflex CS Cardan www.altramotion.com

COMPRESSED AIR
Thorite secures
substantial
savings for
Service Timber
For many companies who need a reliable
source of compressed air, the age of their
compressor isn’t much of a concern. It’s these savings can be. By data-logging Service Timber’s air
almost a case of “Well it’s running just Towards the end of last year, Thorite compressors, Bradbury quickly
fine, we have it serviced regularly, so key account manager, Steve Bradbury, established their air demand profile,
what’s the problem?” visited Selby based Service Timber Ltd showing that by replacing the two
The problem lies with the running cost and offered to data-log their two aging existing compressors with one new
or energy consumption of an old fixed speed compressors; an 11kW variable speed compressor, considerable
compressor, matched against the cost of a Hydrovane and a 15kW HPC model. savings could be made.
new one that has all the latest energy- Service Timber is one of the largest Quite how much was amazing. A
saving features. timber component suppliers in the new 30 kW Hydrovane variable speed
The savings that a company can North of England with a wide range of rotary vane type compressor was
make by updating its compressor are customers who rely on a dependable installed last November and is set to
considerable and Thorite, the UK supply of high-grade timber and the two save Service Timber over £2000 per
distributor of compressed air products compressors are used to power all the year.
and systems, is proficient at showing timber preparation equipment and are
factory owners just how significant in almost constant use. www.thorite.co.uk
GenAir set for a Green Apple Award for All Weather All Electric Air Compressor
GenAir, hirer of compressed systems and desiccant dryers, has company states that because most diesel sets can only run for
had the environmental qualities of its emission-free, All Weather about 12 hours before they need refuelling, their fuel levels will
All Electric Air Compressor formally recognised by the require constant monitoring. This, says GenAir, can distract an
internationally respected campaigners, The Green Organisation. operator away from more important tasks. As Genair’s electric
Three senior representatives from the West Midlands-based compressors run entirely free from fuel, the environmental
company have been invited to a glittering presentation ceremony, damage from diesel spillage is completely eliminated.
hosted at the Houses of Parliament on 25 November, where they Furthermore, GenAir comments that a diesel engine’s filters must
will receive their award. be replaced every 500 hours – that’s every three weeks for a
These individually designed compressors have a working project that runs for 24 hours. Electric compressors can be left
pressure of 10 –190psi with a maximum free air delivery of up to alone for up to 4000 hours before maintenance is needed, giving
400cfm. With a whisper quiet noise level of just 67dB (A) and them a significant advantage on all major programmes. GenAir
protected in a fully weatherproof canopy, these brand-new units reports that they continue to operate in extreme temperatures
are claimed to be perfect for use in all situations and particularly from minus 25degC to plus 50degC and their built-in after cooler
in areas governed by emission and noise rules. and water separator will eliminate up to 70% of moisture. This
GenAir comments that there are many advantages for using will help with delivering superior air quality for improved
an electric compressor as opposed to a diesel-powered set. The performance.
GenAir’s managing director, David Timmins, said: “Naturally,
we are honoured to receive this award. Emission elimination and
compliance with NRMM regulations have been the driving factor
in developing these compressors. To have them officially
acknowledged as a sustainable product is extremely satisfying.”
The Green Apple Awards began in 1994 and have become
established as the country’s major recognition for environmental
endeavour among companies, councils, communities and
countries. The Green Organisation is an international,
independent, non-political, non-profit environment group
dedicated to recognising, rewarding and promoting
environmental best practice around the world.
The Green Apple Awards are supported by the Environment
Agency, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, the
Chartered Institution for Wastes Management and other
independent bodies.
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Pushing the boundaries

of compressor efficiency
Intercooling is a common practice in compressor technology for reducing the power required for
operation. However, the latest research by Mattei, in conjunction with the Polytechnic University
of Milan, shows that the similar concept of ‘intracooling’ achieves even better results in
two-stage compressors. Andy Jones, managing director at Mattei, explains how it works,
improves energy efficiency, and what’s in store for further development.
Compressed air is a widely used and as the injected oil flow rate and the between the two stages. What’s more, this
important source of energy in a multitude electrical power. innovative method reduces temperatures
of industries. It uses a huge amount of Thirteen different configurations of the by up to 10degC across the duct between
energy and although sliding vane rotary pressure swirl nozzles which inject the oil the two stages.
compressors (SVRC) are already highly in the intracooling duct were tested, all So, what do these findings mean for
efficient, there is still plenty of room for with the same pressure and temperature the efficiency of sliding-vane rotary
raising their energy performance. injection conditions. compressors? Because an intracooled
With this in mind, research carried out compressor delivers a better compression
by Mattei has identified that redesigning Positive results process compared to the intercooled one
two-stage compressors can deliver extra Comparing the results with a at the low-pressure stage, less power is
savings through mechanical and electrical conventional single-stage compressor, a ultimately used. The possibility of
efficiency. two-stage compressor with intracooling is extending the operating range of pressure
shown to deliver energy savings of up to is also enabled and there are fewer pieces
From Intercooling to intracooling 10%. Remarkably, 2.3% less input power of equipment to operate and maintain.
Intercooling is commonly employed to is needed with an intracooled system Following on from these positive
optimise the energy efficiency of compared to an intercooled one due to a results, the team will focus on the design
compressors by first separating the air better compression process. This is of the high-pressure stage in the future to
from oil, then reducing the temperature of because at the low-pressure stage, the uncover opportunities where further
the compressed gas between the low- and intracooled compressor can inject the oil energy savings can be made. Given that
high-pressure stages of compression using at a higher pressure, leading to a finer the effectiveness of the intracooling
a heat exchanger. Typically, water or air atomisation of the oil for better heat process heavily depends on the number of
acts as the coolant. With intercooling, the transfer. In intercooling, the pressure at active nozzles and their positions, which
thermal power is transferred from the gas the end of the first compression stage has consequently affects the oil flow rate,
to the environment. to be increased because of the pressure Mattei is looking to develop a smart
In intracooling, small droplets of drop on the cooling fan. This means that system to control the nozzles. With more
cooled lubricant oil are sprayed into the more power is needed to compress the air research in the pipeline, the system could
gas flow within an intracooling duct to at the second stage. In intracooling, no be even better. Watch this space.
cool the compressed gas between the two pressure drop occurs into the connection
compression stages. Crucially, the oil is duct, so the pressures are matched www.mattei.co.uk
not separated from the gas after the first
Intracooling
stage. It is left in the flow to lubricate the
test rig.
next compression stage and lower the
compressed air’s temperature, before it is
separated from the compressed gas at the
end. Overall, thermal power is transferred
from the gas to the liquid and not to the
environment, avoiding the presence of a
dedicated cooling system between the
two stages and auxiliary power needed
for it.
Test set-up
To prove the theory, Mattei set up a study
on the effectiveness of intracooling. A
prototype of a sliding-vane air compressor
was created and equipped with the
instruments required to measure the
temperature and pressure of air and lube-
oil in all key points of the circuit, as well

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CONTRACT WITH GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPANY

TRAPPED BRAMMER BUCK & HICKMAN,
PRESSURE AND one of the UK’s leading
suppliers of industrial
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COUPLINGS overhaul (MRO) products and
services,
has announced it has been
awarded a substantial new
contract with Trac Precision
Machining, for the supply of
tools and consumables, and
other associated products.
The new contract covers the
site at Crewe, with the
opportunity to expand to four further UK sites. For maximum convenience and cost-efficiency, the
cutting tools, consumables, abrasive belts and PPE products are being dispensed at the site via nine
Invend vending machines. Invend provides 24/7 availability of the right industrial consumables at
the point where they are needed, delivering up to 40% savings on consumption.
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NEW DEW-POINT TRANSMITTER

MICHELL INSTRUMENTS has launched a
HOLMBURY says it has been in the business of offering quick release couplings (or “QRC’s”) for over new fast-responding dew-point
30 years and has one of the most comprehensive product ranges on the market but recently it transmitter for compressed air quality: the
discovered a very interesting fact. SF82. In compressor rooms temperatures
During the recent PlantWorx 2019 exhibition it discovered that more than 60% of people, who can easily reach 50 °C, while
visited its stand, stated that their biggest day to day issue concerning QRC’s was dealing with measurements of dew points below -60°C
trapped pressure. are required. Recognising this challenge,
Air entering the system from the pump side is a common problem and cavitation as this Michell’s engineers designed the SF82 to
phenomenon is commonly called, can be caused by a variety of factors. Air or fluid loss can occur at operate effectively in these specific
a variety of different places such as valves, hose fittings or even the hose itself and a further, often conditions.
overlooked, culprit can be thermal expansion of the media. This can occur when high temperatures The new moisture transmitter uses the
generated within the system decrease the density of the hydraulic oil which in turn leads to an PST Group’s thick-film measurement
increased volume/expansion and trapped pressure.The good news is that Holmbury says it has a technology coupled with microcontroller
variety of solutions available, but people seem to be unaware. For example one of the most electronics to provide accurate and stable measurements. As well as an ultra-fast response to
commonly used couplings, the ISO16028 flat faced male, is not designed to be connected under moisture changes, the dew-point sensor has an accuracy of ±2 °C dew point.
pressure. The Holmbury HCP series male is fully interchangeable with this and is designed to be The company says it is suitable for use in all types of industrial dryers: refrigeration dryers,
connected under pressure. Please visit www.hpmag.co.uk to read the full release. membrane dryers and absorption dryers.
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In this latest update from the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS), Tim Preece,
BCAS technical officer, reports on some of the key areas of focus for the committee.
The ongoing Brexit negotiations and parliamentary debates are clarification is that oil separators fall within the scope of SPVD,
not expected to affect directives concerning safety, health and not PED.
environmental issues at present. However, limited resource is
inevitably diverted to concentrate on these and other important Digitalisation. Pneurop has created a new Working Group to
issues. There is some valid concern that a ‘No-Deal Brexit’ address the approach and expectations of the market. The first
scenario will have significant implications for business, as all WG meeting was held in February 2019 to set the agenda and
EU primary and secondary law will, technically, cease to apply. begin the information gathering process. It was agreed that the
BCAS’s advice is to use the UK Government’s ‘Department focus of the WG will be to focus on EU level legislation, with
for Exiting the European Union’ online resource to ensure that topics including free flow of data and data security and
all possible preparations are made. Additionally, businesses International Standardisation (eg OPC UA). The next meeting
currently placing goods on the UK market with CE marking date will be confirmed shortly.
should review the guidance regarding the possible need to
replace this with UKCA marking. Circular Economy. The global focus on the reduction of ‘single-
use’ plastics is still very much on the agenda. To that end, the
Machinery Directive (MD). The impact assessment study is European Commission has created a ‘Circular Plastics Alliance’
underway with the final report expected in February 2020. No with the intention of increasing the amount of recycled plastics
major revisions are expected, but there will be a number of in products to 10 million tons by 2025. Pneurop / Orgalim are
improvements and clarifications. The impact of new part of this industry alliance.
technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of
Things (IoT) and Human-Robot Cooperation are the main focus. EcoDesign Directive. For the compressed air industry, the focus
remains on Ecodesign; Lot 31, which potentially incorporates
Outdoor Noise Directive (OND). The EC evaluation of the OND components of energy efficiency and labelling directives. The
is still to be released. Any new proposals will fall under the European Commission has appointed a new ‘desk officer and
mandate of the new commission, so the proposal is not the project, which was building momentum, doesn’t appear any
expected until the end of 2020, with finalised revisions to the closer to completion. Final adoption of the Lot 31 Ecodesign
directive not expected before 2022. measure is expected for the beginning of 2020 at the earliest.
Alongside ‘standard air’ products, the measure will include
Pressure Equipment (PED) and Simple Pressure Vessels ‘oil-free’ and ‘low pressure’ compressor packages within a single
(SPVD) Directives. There has been a long, drawn-out item of legislation, but with different requirements for each
discussion (since 2015) regarding the applicability of the latest group. As energy saving potential is relatively low, it is likely
SPVD 2014/29/EU revision to oil separators. The matter has that product information requirements will be the primary
now been resolved by Pneurop Committee PN06 and the concern.
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next generation C-VLR 62 and 122. oil lubricated pumps. Innovative design needs. For example, the XD range
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the leading global manufacturer’s pumping chamber for fast maintenance, that safeguards against harsh processes,
comprehensive Elmo Rietschle range of resulting in less downtime for the such as vacuum sewage systems and
vacuum solutions for a wide range of customer. It also features a lower number milking, offering greater reliability when
industries and applications. This includes of moving parts than competitor models, compared with existing claw pumps.
food packaging and processing, plastics, and with no sealing or lubrication fluids “Compact, quiet and oil-free, our latest
woodworking and even milking, plus needed in the pump’s compression vacuum solutions can dramatically cut
many more. chamber, it is a very environmentally energy costs for operators. For instance,
Developed in response to customer friendly product. These benefits add up to the C-VLR 62 with active cooling can
demand, the C-VLR 62 and 122 models an extremely low life cost solutions for improve performance by up to 50% when
are an extension to Elmo Rietschle’s vacuum pumps and a reduction in carbon compared with existing models, saving
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in the design, manufacture and marketing of a comprehensive line
of reliable, high-efficiency hydraulic systems and components for
use in Marine and Military applications. In addition to the MIL-
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UPDATES
BFPA publishes new hydraulic Now ava
i
industry training from the lable
BFPA
course reference
manual
BFPA
announces the
launch of a new
BFPA Minimum
Educational
Recommendations
Hydraulic Training Course
Manual and emphasises the
importance of raising
educational standards in the
fluid power sector
and embark pon CETOP qualifications which are widely

For the past two years, the BFPA has
recognised across Europe.
championed the creation of a set of Recommended Minimum
Educational Standards against which any individual, technician The latest development in the BFPA training initiative is the
or operative should be measured before even thinking of picking production of a brand new industry leading training course
up a tool and working on what can be quite literally lethal fluid manual on hydraulic technology which can be used either as a
power equipment. Many readers will now be aware that there are standalone textbook or as a reference document to augment
three sets of minimum educational recommendations; one for training courses developed to meet the minimum educational
each of hydraulics, pneumatics and latterly, fluid power recommendations for hydraulics. Written by leading industry
electrical/electronic control for the ever growing integrated experts and produced to the very highest publishing standards,
systems market. this book is a one-stop reference manual for both novices
wishing to embark upon a career in this sector or seasoned
Training establishments are being encouraged to ensure that experts who simply require a consolidated reference source
they not only meet these minimum standards but that they which captures all of the fundamental principles of this much
become accredited by the BFPA as recognised suppliers of under-rated and all-encompassing technology.
courses that either meet or exceed the required standards.
Currently four BFPA member companies: National Fluid Power
We are also in discussions with other key stakeholders such as
Centre (NFPC), National Oilwell Varco (NOV) Training Centre,
the Health & Safety Executive who have applauded our efforts
Pirtek UK National Training Centre and Sparrows Offshore
and are encouraging us to have these standards adopted by
Services, have been audited and approved to deliver training
any of the major users of fluid power equipment. Augmented by
courses which meet the new BFPA Minimum Educational
the new BFPA training passport, this initiative is expected to have
Recommendations for hydraulics.
a major impact in reducing the number of accidents in our
industry and raising the general educational standards. Copies of this publication can be purchased from the BFPA –
Ultimately, it will also provide a starting point for capable please contact Karen Gordon Brander on 01608 647900 for
candidates who wish to take their fluid power training further more information or email enquiries@bfpa.co.uk
BFPA News
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2020
The MCI Awards are back!
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Following the huge success of the MCI Awards over
the past four years, 2020 will again see the sector The Call for Nominations opens in
come together in celebrating the achievements of September, so be sure to visit the
motion control businesses, large and small. If you Motion Control Industry Awards
website to review the award
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these awards provide the perfect platform. ones you will be entering!
We believe the best way to celebrate professional excellence is by
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NEW FACES
Keith Dickinson appointed FTUK

managing director as John Farmer takes
on new role with Flowtech Fluidpower PLC
Keith Dickinson has been appointed will continue supporting the FTUK business over the years he has played a central role
managing director of Flowtechnology UK, and their customers, which will always have in the development of FTUK’s services,
moving from his former role as FTUK’s a special place in my heart. However, I have including the Distributor programme,
business development director. Following 20 worked closely with Keith for many years Ecommerce, 24/7 Out of Hours Service and
years of service with Flowtechnology UK, and I leave the business in very capable Hose Builder.
previous managing director John Farmer hands. I know he will be a huge success as Dickinson commented: “I have worked
has taken on the new role of Group he leads FTUK into a new era.” closely with John for 20 years and over that
commercial director with Flowtech Keith Dickinson joined the sales team in time we have formed a special working
Fluidpower PLC. 1994 where he quickly established a relationship, built on each other’s strengths.
Farmer joined FTUK as a sales fantastic rapport with customers – It will feel a little strange not having him
representative for the Midland, Norwich something which is just as true 25 years ‘next door’, but I wish him every success in
and London areas in 1999 before bringing later. He became business development his new role with the Group. On a personal
his engineering and customer-focused director in 2004 and has been an integral note, I’m delighted to take on this new
expertise to a new role as a product part of FTUK’s success, developing and challenge and I plan to build on John’s
development manager, where he travelled leading the business development and foundations and continue his great work in
the world to bring FTUK customers the best commercial teams to build close establishing FTUK as the biggest and best
and widest range of fluid power products relationships with customers and support distributor in the UK. Our team of staff are
from a global network of manufacturers. their businesses. the best in the industry and I look forward
In 2004 Farmer was appointed as Providing customers with the services to leading and supporting them to further
product development director, where he they need to succeed has always been one enhance the market leading service we offer
oversaw further developments in the range, of Dickinson’s primary motivations and the fluid power market.”
ensuring that FTUK’s customers have
access to the products they need to meet
their customers’ requirements.
Farmer continued in this role until in
2015 when he became FTUK managing
director. Over the past four years he has led
FTUK to great success, built a real family
atmosphere across the business and a team
fully committed to maintaining FTUK’s
position as the leading fluid power
distributor in the UK.
Farmer commented: “I would like to take
this opportunity to thank all of our
customers, suppliers and of course staff for
all of their help and support over the last 20
years. It has been a privilege to have worked
in such a great business and I have enjoyed
it immensely. Although I am moving onto Keith Dickinson
(left) and
the new role of group commercial director
John Farmer.
and my responsibilities will be different, I
Key appointments at Doosan Bobcat EMEA announced

Gustavo Otero has been appointed Bobcat North America. Alvaro Pacini has report directly to Doosan Bobcat CEO,
president, Doosan Bobcat Europe, Middle been named senior vice president, Global Scott Park.
East and Africa (EMEA). Otero previously Procurement, Doosan Bobcat. Pacini “As a global company, we are taking
served as vice president of Compact & previously served as EMEA region these steps to become even more
Telehandlers, Doosan Bobcat EMEA. president. collaborative by sharing the best ideas
Otero will be based out of Doosan Troy Kraft has been appointed senior and innovations around the world,” said
Bobcat’s EMEA headquarters in Dobris in vice president, Global Engineering, Park. “I have great confidence in each of
the Czech Republic. Doosan Bobcat. Youngmin Kwon has been these leaders as they take on new and
Mike Ballweber has been appointed named senior vice president, Global expanded roles and look forward to
president, Doosan Bobcat North America. Strategy & Operational Excellence/Total working with them to ensure our
Ballweber previously served as senior vice Quality Management. continued growth in the global
president, Commercial Business, Doosan All the executives named above will marketplace.”
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APPOINTMENTS AND SAFETY ACCREDITATION

MANIFOLDS FOR INDUSTRY
Was originally formed to
reduce the lead times
HI-LINE INDUSTRIES, a leading UK supplier to the compressed air sector, reports it has welcomed
of our hydraulic
three new employees to its ranks. Stephen Martin joins as sales director, Matt Johnson takes up the
integrated circuits and
title of project engineer while Brad Beesley arrives as internal sales co-ordinator. The news comes in
system design and
the same week as Hi-line celebrates its latest safety award: the company has been granted the
build for TRIDENT
prestigious SafeContractor accreditation by Alcumus.
HYDRAULICS.
The company says the upward trajectory of Hi-line Industries has been noted across the sector, the
With over thirty years’
company moved into a new, much larger production facility last year in order to meet growing
experience of system
demand for its range of highly efficient compressed air purification equipment and it is
build, we know the
acknowledged as Britain’s largest stockist of a broad range of air treatment ancillaries, and the
importance of
largest supplier of refrigeration air dryers.
producing a Clean, high
Hi-Line says arriving at the same time as its new recruits, the SafeContractor accreditation builds on
precision machined
its ethos of safety first and awarded in July 2019, SafeContractor is the
manifolds and
latest endorsement of Hi-line’s comprehensive safety standards
components for the
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hydraulic industry.
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