NORD Drivesystems

SK 135E : Wear-free decentralized soft starter and reversing starter with motor protection – the economic alternative

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS presents a new motor-mounted starter with an extended performance range for the economic distributed implementation of soft start and reversing functions, for motors from 0.25 to 7.5 kW. The compact SK 135E integrates motor overload protection through PTC thermistor monitoring, mains and motor phase failure monitoring, I²t monitoring, and magnetizing current monitoring. The electronic, wear-free switching technology replaces motor circuit breakers, reversing contactors, and brake rectifiers, thus rendering entire control cabinets unnecessary in large facilities. As PTC thermistor connection cables and brake control cables are not required, either, installation becomes generally more cost-effective, space-saving, and faster. When the drives are ordered complete and wired with gearbox, motor, and starter, any assembly effort is reduced to simply tightening the screws and establishing the electrical connection, which is optionally with plugs.

ARNOLD UMFORMTECHNIK

Arnold Umformtechnik: aluminium replaces steel

Alufast® screws suitable for series production – Substantially lower weight than steel screws – Mitigate problems with bolted joints in magnesium parts

British Steel

Tata Steel wins £1 million Northern Ireland contract

Rail from Tata Steel has helped get the railway line between Northern Ireland’s two biggest cities back on track – and resulted in a further £1 million order from the country’s public transport provider.

CIAT

POWERCIAT2 – CIAT's new 610-1350 kW eco-designed water chiller

POWERCIAT2 is available in two versions – a standard (STD) version designed for the most demanding technical and economical requirements, and a High Energy Efficiency (HEE) version, which is the reference for energy efficient projects. Thanks to its state-of-the-art components, the HEE version of POWERCIAT2 achieves the highest possible energy rating, CLASS A, with an average EER of 3.18 and exceptional levels of seasonal efficiency, proven by an average ESEER of 4.1. In addition to its low energy consumption, POWERCIAT2 offers a power/refrigerant charge ratio of 7 kW of refrigerant/kg R134a – the highest on the market. POWERCIAT2 is currently the only water chiller that combines both micro-channel coil and shell-and-tube dry expansion evaporator technologies. It has been engineered using eco-design principles to minimise its environmental impact throughout its entire life cycle.

ARC INFORMATIQUE

Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Upgrades its SCADA for All Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations

The Northern Rockies Region of northeastern British Columbia is blessed with a significant wealth and diversity of natural resources, heritage and cultural attributes. Over the last four decades, the region has experienced its up and down cycles due to the growth and decline of numerous resources and development activities. There have been interesting development proposals such as the Horn River Shale Gas Development, a working partnership that would link the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, Fort Nelson and First Nation communities with the oil and gas industry and provincial government agencies.

DATAPAQ

In-process temperature profiling: New Furnace Tracker for glass tempering furnaces

Cambridge, UK – Datapaq provides the first ever temperature profiling system specifically for glass tempering processes. It uses thermocouples to take measurements from the glass sheet while passing through the tempering furnace. The Furnace Tracker system for glass tempering furnaces accurately measures temperatures from all types of glass including hard and soft-coated low-E glass. Thus, users can optimize cycle times and reduce energy costs. The system includes a choice of fast-response type-K thermocouples that can be cemented to the glass sheet under test. Up to four thermocouples are attached to a DQ1840 data logger which records detailed temperature profiles. The logger is protected from the heat of the furnace by a low-height thermal barrier designed especially for glass tempering furnaces. The TB7528 thermal barrier measures a mere 29 mm in height with a 430 x 220 mm footprint.

Schlegel

Schlegel Invests In Spain

Global seals company, Schlegel International, has recently undertaken a major investment in their Spanish factory at Terrassa near Barcelona. The company has installed 4 new production lines to manufacture its wide range of pile weatherseals for sliding doors and windows. It has created 17 additional jobs in Spain. The company also manufactures Q-Lon foam weatherseals, the World’s best seal for opening doors & windows.

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