Industrial Factory Automation

MCP specialists will be available to discuss training and consultancy at the upcoming Maintec 2010 event. The company will show how effective maintenance can reduce business costs, with a typical return on investment of 200 per cent within two years. Newly launched is a series of two-day courses entitled 'Maintenance Explained for Operators, Technicians and Maintenances Staff', which can help to develop a lean manufacturing strategy. These are run in parallel with 'Managing Plant Reliability' courses, which cover the new EC machinery directives. MCP can provide specialist advice for those interested in improving the performance of their operatives in these sectors. The aim is to multi-skill operators and technicians to undertake maintenance, electrical and mechanical tasks safely. For the technician and the engineer, specific technical training courses are offered at centres around the UK. City and Guilds mechanical-to-electrical-conversion courses are also available. ...

Whitelegg Machines has announced that it will exhibit at the upcoming Maintec 2010 event. The company has also invited Tim Thomas, senior engineer of Baker Instrument Company, to join it at the event. On Stand F6, Thomas will be giving a learn-shop presentation on aspects of motor condition monitoring. As well as showing a range of instruments for the online and offline testing and monitoring of electric motors, Whitelegg will be launching NetEP: its online motor monitoring network-based system. This is an automated system for the monitoring of electrical rotating equipment. The instrument will monitor 40+ parameters on up to 32 motors and on up to seven voltage buses. Benefits to the user include the automated evaluation of critical assets from the convenience of the office or anywhere an internet connection is available. With the ability to monitor multiple motors simultaneously, this instrument will supply important data along with saving time in comparison with route-based instrum...

Flir will be showing its infrared cameras at Maintec 2010, each with added-value features to provide access to new applications. The programme applies to 40 different infrared camera models, from the low-cost compact range to the flagship professional units. The mid-range T-Series includes new features such as IR video streaming, periodic storage and new lenses, and can also be used for basic analysis and mainstream predictive-maintenance work. The Flir T-Series comprises 10 models, with three appearing for the first time at Maintec 2010. These cameras are designed for those who need advanced functionality but not the sophistication of the Flir P-Series. Their thermal sensitivity is 0.05C across a wide temperature measurement range. To tailor temperature-measurement readings to the application, this addition offers a range of measurement modes. The Flir T365 and the T425 have been introduced to reduce energy consumption through highly efficient electrical and mechanical infrared faul...