For more variability - the TURBOVAC i/iX family grows

In June 2020 the vacuum specialist Leybold has expanded its TURBOVAC i/iX series – 90, 250, 350 and 450 – by the sizes 850 i/iX and 950 i/iX to six models. The two new turbomolecular pump variants are characterized by extended, trouble-free operation, longer system life and lower operating costs. They are used in many applications from research and development and analytics to industrial. In other words, especially where a clean and stable high- and ultra- high vacuum is required – such as in coating, heat treatment, analysis, thin-film research and helium recovery.

Atacama-CT Plus adsorption dryers from Hi-line Industries, a leading UK supplier to the compressed air sector, now feature upgraded diaphragm valves that are helping these point-of-use units prove even more reliable for Class ‘0’ breathing air applications in the medical and hospital sectors.

Hi-line Industries will remain open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to help serve the medical and healthcare industry, as well as those involved in food production. The company’s service and main reception numbers, as well as the mobile numbers of key staff, remain available to support customers.

Having moved from a facility that was too small and would have been uneconomical to upgrade, the overriding requirements for Elis’ new, state-of-the-art Southampton-based facility were to increase and future-proof throughput by increasing capacity as and when required. Protecting their investment was also paramount, so manufacturer-backed aftercare solutions were also key to the long-term plan.

The existing facility used a combination of indirect steam from a horizontal steam boiler and steam-heated ironers and dryers during the laundry process. But with the new multi-service flat linen plant – which services the Southern region hospitality and healthcare industry – came a new approach for Elis and, because the company processes laundry for the healthcare sector amongst others, they instead opted for a heat transfer system that would pre-heat water for the washing machines to a minimum of 72 degrees centigrade by directly injecting steam into the water supply.

The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has launched a major consultation to discover what stakeholders want for the industry after COVID-19 – and how to achieve it.

With companies beginning a phased return to work, the wide-ranging questionnaire addresses multiple issues which have not gone away during the pandemic and suggests that the sector cannot realistically go back to the way it was.

With fleets of vessels and aircraft forced into cold lay-ups and grounded due to the COVID-19 crisis, companies need to consider the risk of long-term damage due to uncontrolled humidity levels.

With the pandemic having a marked effect on demand for non-commercial shipping and flights, more aircraft and vessels than ever are being grounded or moored for cost-effective preservation. However, without an adequate moisture control strategy to protect their critical components, electrical technology and structures, the condition of these vehicles could soon deteriorate, according to Aggreko.

National trade body The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has rewritten one of its most frequently referenced codes of practice, which is used in engineering environments across the UK.

‘Code of Practice 4 - Gas supply and distribution systems (excluding acetylene)’ – referred to by the BCGA as CP4 – has been completely revised, with experts from across the Association’s membership contributing to the new document.

Manufacturers are using an innovative disinfection process that provides additional protection for employees against Covid-19 while helping to maintain production.

The electrostatic anti-viral spray system, provided by emergency FM specialist SafeGroup, destroys Covid-19 and bonds to surfaces so remains active for longer than standard treatments.

Air Monitor Corporation announced today the release of a new website design. The seamless new design uses the latest UX/UI design principles for customers in the HVAC, Industrial, and Power industries.   

The Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, augmented reality, big data and cloud computing have all combined. This is delivering the era of the ‘smart factory’ - a place in which the human, mechanical and digital machine are all combining to create more efficient processes to produce higher-quality goods at reduced costs. Gary Day, technical director at Sewtec Automation, explains why companies across all manufacturing sectors must adopt digitalisation and automation to reap the benefits for customers, employees and operations.

The organiser of some of the largest conferences and exhibitions tailored to the specific requirements of the manufacturing industry and its associated supply chain across the UK and Ireland has responded to the COVID-19 restrictions on large gatherings of people by planning a number of on-line events.