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NEWS news Diagnostics Service Drives Down Stress Levels ABB’s inspection and diagnostics service protects operator investment by assessing variablespeed drive condition to identify future maintenance needs Drive lifetime is prolonged with a new service from ABB which analyses existing conditions to predict future maintenance needs and optimise operation. ABBcertified engineers analyse the performance and condition of the drive on-site, and use their expertise to provide detailed diagnostics and maintenance recommendations for the end user. Two variants of the service are available: Drive Health Check, for ABB’s ACS607 and ACS800-07 drives, offers detailed measurement and inspection which takes place during planned shutdown. The current condition of the drive is assessed, and recommendations are given for short-term and long-term maintenance. Drive Stress Check, for ACS800 and ACS880 single drives and 12 multidrive modules, requires no shutdown, and can be performed during normal operation. The stress status of the drive resulting from harsh environments or heavy-duty applications is identified, and recommendations are provided to mitigate their effects. It is estimated that a variable-speed drive could have a mean-time between failure (MTBF) of over half a million hours – equivalent to 62 years – but this is only achievable if the drive is correctly and regularly maintained. Drives often perform critical duties, and so failures can result in substantial losses in production and revenue. The inspection and diagnostics service helps to inform operators of exactly what is going on inside their drive, and arm them with the knowledge to ensure that it continues to run at optimal efficiency. As part of the inspection and diagnostics service the drive will be registered with ABB, giving customers access to ABB’s worldwide service network, including online product manuals and maintenance recommendations, further protecting the condition of their drives. Reader Reply: 195021 New Interactive Terminal Increases Employees’ Engagement in Their Own Personal Skills Development International workforce management and HR support specialists, Bodet Ltd, has developed a high specification employee attendance system incorporating interactive reporting which both supports Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and promotes greater employee engagement. CPD is widely recognised as fundamental to the improvement of standards and skills both for individuals and their industries. It enables an individual to address important areas of development and take appropriate action to take their skills to a higher level. While accepted for most of the classic professions, ongoing skills training for other key staff doesn’t always receive the same support from employers. CPD not only benefits employees, improving their career progression, but higher staff skills results in increased productivity and adds value to the organisation. Bodet’s award winning Kelio Visio X7 smart terminal allows employees to identify themselves either by proximity card or, for greatest security, using the inbuilt biometric fingerprint sensor. When staff register, the terminal identifies them and time stamps the record which is then stored on the master database in real time. The seven inch touch screen then presents a contemporary style intuitive display panel which allows staff access to a customisable range of functions, including viewing their own attendance data, requesting holidays, personal messaging and web applications. Employee records can be accessed by HR administrators, and these can have training notes, CPD plans and any relevant training documents, such as certification, attached to them to give full visibility of the developmental status of each member of staff. There is also the facility to add automated reminders within this system, so that if training is due for renewal or it is time for a staff review, HR administrators receive notification, and can in turn advise the relevant employee. With the relevant software modules, as employees clock in and out, the time period can be attributed to an activity, such as training or secondment. Managers can also use the messaging capabilities of the Kelio Visio X7 to communicate directly with staff to advise them of available training opportunities, or display company-wide bulletins for larger CPD events. Reader Reply: 195023
NEWS news Union Secure Repeat Orders from Loyal Customer Employee Owned company Union Industries, the UK market leading manufacturer of industrial rapid roll doors, has returned to long-standing customer, James T. Blakeman & Co Ltd to install a new Matadoor that will help maintain its strict hygiene standards. James T. Blakeman & Co Ltd, the meatbased product supplier, has had the Matadoor fitted by Union’s technicians between its Production and Packaging areas to create a divide for hygiene reasons during wash-down periods. The Matadoor has replaced an old problematic high speed door from another manufacturer which could not withstand the high usage and arduous environment within this busy production area. Used by pedestrians and operated by a push button, the door – the steel parts of which are made from Grade 304 Stainless Steel – will also help to maintain a consistent temperature thanks to Apollo Fire Detectors has launched a new, enhanced website with state-of-the-art photography and design to visualise the latest in Apollo fire detection technology. The website highlights applications where Apollo products are installed and showcases new case studies. The main features of the new resource are extensive, including live-update product information and vastly improved search functionality. In addition, the new website is even more responsive and suited for viewing on mobile devices. The product information sections have been enriched to offer detailed information on every Apollo product range in one place, including technical specifications previously only listed within the product literature. A new its opening speed of 1.6m per second and auto-close operation, which helps to prevent the cold air escaping and warm air entering the area. The Matadoor also comes with free entry into Union’s Lifetime Warranty Scheme, which was introduced several years ago. This cover not only provides an extensive guarantee but also includes service visits from Union’s highly trained technicians as required. Established in 1953, James T. Blakeman & Co Ltd manufactures and supplies chilled, cooked and frozen quality sausage meat-based products supplied to the wholesale, catering and food services sector. Neil Irwin, Technical Sales Engineer at Union Industries, said: “James T.Blakeman & Co Ltd now has several of our doors installed at its Newcastle-under-Lyme site since 2014, when we installed an Eiger door to help maintain a constant temperature within their freezer. Following that initial installation we installed four partial Stainless Steel Matadoors for temperature control in the Chilled Warehouse, followed by a further Eiger Freezer Door as part of a new Tempering Room Project. “A large proportion of our sales are to existing clients that have seen our products in action and understand why they are regarded as the best on the market – it’s a great testimonial.” Brian Littleton, Head of Hygiene & Projects at James T. Blakeman & Co Ltd, said: “The high speed doors we utilise in our facility are integral to our operation, which means they must be durable and efficient. That’s why we continue to take advantage of Union’s first class, Britishbuilt products and its continued maintenance service.” Apollo Launches New Enhanced Website comparison tool makes it easier for visitors to find the best product for any application. Finding Apollo partners worldwide is made easier with a dedicated page which can be searched by region or country and provides links to the partners’ websites for further information on their expertise and partnerships with Apollo. ‘My Apollo’ will enable Apollo Partners and Customers to access their own portal through the website where they will be able to create project lists and save lists of Apollo products for quoting. Users will also have access to digital assets, such as logos and unlocked literature. Searching the new website has become even easier through the implementation of a powerful search engine API. Search queries familiar to Reader Reply: 195001 website users from internet searches will produce intelligent search results faster than the previous website offering. Another feature is the website’s responsiveness to the large number of different screen sizes on which it will be viewed, leading to a high-quality experience whatever the device. To view the new website visit www.apollo-fire.co.uk. Reader Reply: 195102 13
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