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Heating rail maintenance sheds effectively and economically is a challenge many train companies are now facing with confidence. Nick Winton of AmbiRad Ltd explains.

Economy and effectiveness are the two key criteria specifiers are required to answer when selecting a heating system for rail maintenance sheds. Finding a solution to both in a single heating system can be challenging. 

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The Kerrygold Company Ltd has selected Mainsaver to manage engineering maintenance at its new

Many industrial automation projects – particularly handling tasks within production, machining, handling, assembly, inspection and packaging processes – require machine and linear guidance elements that often need to fit into restricted design spaces.

Schaeffler’s new MKUVS32-KGT linear actuator is a very compact linear actuator with ball screw drive that solves these types of issues. Machine builders and design engineers will find the unit particularly useful as it is suitable for a wide range of applications, where secure, rapid, precise and repeatable positioning and movement of light-to-moderate loads is required.

Calex Electronics Limited is pleased to announce the new ST680 series of handheld infrared thermometers.These ergonomically designed units provide users with a wide range of features, including adjustable emissivity, a 10 point memory and adjustable high and low audible alarms.

There are currently two models to choose from, the ST688 and ST689. Both units are capable of measuring temperatures from -50

One of the big challenges in the current compressed air market is how to monitor stringent new guidelines on compressed air quality. With the launch of OILCONTROL, BEKO TECHNOLOGIES have a powerful new tool which can aid the end user to check the quality of his compressed air.

BEKO  have many years experience in manufacturing solutions for clean and dry compressed air; they sell dryers in membrane, adsorption and refrigeration formats and are highly respected the world over.

A team of five staff, including Plant Director Roger Evans, accepted the award on behalf of Schaeffler (UK) at the awards ceremony held at the City Hall in Cardiff on 10th November.

The Wales Quality Award is an annual competition based on the EFQM European Excellence Model. The awards are open to all companies based in Wales, including manufacturers, service providers, financial organisations, educational establishments, hospitals and local authorities.

The assessment process has grown to become one of the most popular awards process in Europe. Winning a Wales Quality Award is a genuine accolade for any business. Indeed, many companies who have taken part in the process, do so year on year, and use the Awards process as a fundamental part of their company’s planning process to drive business improvement.

Eliminating areas which might increase the potential for bacteria growth such as traps and crevices is an important design requirement for control valves used in aseptic applications, such as food processing and pharmaceutical production. Control valves which have smooth, cavity-free internals also helps to promote effective CIP and SIP (Clean or Sterilised in Place) and also aids self-draining.

SAMSON CONTROLS offer a range of valves which incorporate these features and are manufactured to quality assurance systems certified to ISO 9001 whilst also meeting stringent FDA requirements. 

An effective root cause analysis process can improve production reliability significantly.  But, few organizations have a functioning root cause analysis process in place.  This article will discuss common problems and some suggested solutions in order to improve root cause problem elimination.

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