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UL Group : Partnering technology for automation industry The automation needs & hence Industry is growing day by day in India. With the consistent growth you will see new technologies will become more essential for the implementation for the needs of the customers. The industries which have automated few years back will want to utilize the new technologies as well for better efficiency and asset protection. PP Rolling Mill: The hallmark of quality & technology excellence We had a vision to place ourselves as pioneers in rolling mill manufacturing field. Way back we have visualized the demand and necessity of genuine manufacturers in the field. We have taken initiative to develop the required infrastructure to manufacture the steel rolling mills. We have a total built up area of about 6000 sq meters, distributed in 3 manufacturing set ups and one administrative block.
CORPORATE NEWS Electromech joins hands with Stahl ElectroMech is India’s leading industrial crane manufacturing and material handling solutions provider. They don’t just sell cranes but offer customized solution to their clients as per their requirements. ElectroMech offers a wide range of industrial cranes such as Single and Double Girder Cranes, Gantry cranes, Electric Wire Rope Hoists, Under Slung Overhead cranes, Wall Traveling cranes and Jib cranes. Timken introduces new line of precision cylindrical roller bearings for machine tool marke The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) has launched a new line of precision cylindrical roller bearings designed to maximize speed, precision and efficiency in high-demand machine tool applications. Timken’s precision cylindrical roller bearings for screw drives feature a combination of axial cylindrical rollers and radial needle rollers. Prysmian Group signed JV with Ravin Cables Prysmian Group, a world leader in the energy and telecommunications cables has signed a JV with the Karia family, as a result of which Ravin Cables Ltd., a leading current player in the domestic power cable segment manufacturing of all kinds of Low voltage, Medium Voltage, and other speciality cables in India, will now have access to the global technologies available with the Prysmian Group. Delta Electronics CEO Yancey Hai honored with CBLA 2010 "China Business Leader of the Year Award" Taipei, Taiwan,Co-hosted by CNBC Asia Pacific and CBN (China Business Network), the China Business Leaders Awards 2010 (CBLA 2010) ceremony took place in Shanghai, China, on October 20th. Yancey Hai, Vice Chairman and CEO, Delta Electronics, Inc., received the CBLA’s top honor, the China Business Leader of the Year Award, for outstanding performance in business management, technology innovation, corporate social responsibility and environmental education. Elecon engineering group announces first international acquisition Elecon Engineering Company Limited, India’s largest Material Handling Equipments, Industrial Gears and Transmission Products manufacturer, today announced the acquisition of the Benzlers-Radicon Group (BR group) for GBP 21.41 million. This acquisition will now strengthen Elecon’s product development and engineering capabilities and widen its customer base in European, North American & Scandinavian countries. Crydom hardware installed on standard S1 style panel mount SSRs All standard S1 style Crydom brand SSRs, with either AC or DC output that have standard screws and clamps for wire termination, will have the hardware installed at the factory on the relays and it will no longer be shipped separately in bags. This will also mean a change in the unit box configuration. Garware Bestretch Limited ventures into the automotive sector Garware Bestretch Limited, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and exporters of Latex and Latex-Free Elastic Rubber Products announced their maiden business venture into the automotive segment with the launch of Garware Motors Limited. Innovations shape the history of the company - The HARTING Technology Group turns 65 The HARTING Technology Group, headquartered in Espelkamp, in East Westphalia, recorded its 65th anniversary. Founded by Wilhelm Harting, the company’ history has been characterized by both tradition and innovation to this day a successful combination. At the HARTING Technology Group tradition is embodied by the values of a “family owned and managed company“ and the clear commitment to the company’s location. Flex-eSuite: OPC tool for plant monitoring, SCADA reporting, energy monitoring, and pc based data logging Techon Dater presents Flex-eSuite, an OPC Client Tool which can be used for Plant Monitoring, Process Data Logging, Energy Monitoring; PC based Data Logging, SCADA Reporting and many other applications. It can also be used as Stand-alone SCADA/HMI or can be integrated with existing SCADA /HMI for professional quality reporting without writing any SQL. Rockwell Automation expands plantPAx portfolio of VMware ready software Rockwell Automation has added 10 VMware Ready software products to its PlantPAx Process Automation System to help manufacturers leverage the benefits of virtualization. The VMware Ready software products from Rockwell Automation now include: Rockwell Software RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk View Site Edition, FactoryTalk Historian Site Edition, FactoryTalk VantagePoint, FactoryTalk AssetCentre, FactoryTalk Batch, RSLinx Classic, RSLinx Enterprise, FactoryTalk View Studio and FactoryTalk Gateway. Hannover announces the 4th edition of its specialized international trade fairs for India Hannover Milano Fairs India (HMFI) is back with its 4th edition of specialized international industrial trade fairs based on world renowned Hannover Messe of Germany in Mumbai. Starting from Dec 15 – 18, 2010, HMFI will present five international trade fairs which will be a unique B2B event for domestic and international companies to reach out to diverse user industries in India through a single platform. Siemens inks its expansion plans in Goa Siemens will invest Rs. 200 crore in Goa over the next few years to set up two state of the art manufacturing facilities. The new facilities will manufacture Energy Automation and Medium Voltage products, both of which are part of Siemens Energy Sector. This expansion is part of the overall growth agenda of Siemens in India wherein the company will invest Rs. 1600 crore in India over the next few years. Together, these factories are expected to provide direct employment to around 200 people and indirect employment to over 500 people. Siemens to generate revenue of over € 40 billion with green technologies in 2014 In fiscal 2014, Siemens wants to exceed the € 40 billion revenue mark with green technologies. In fiscal 2010, Siemens generated revenue of around €28 billion with products and solutions from its Environmental Portfolio, compared to slightly less than €27 billion in fiscal 2009. Waaree Group sells majority shares of Waaree Instruments Limited, India to Baumer Group, Switzerland Waaree Group, a leading player in process control equipments, industrial valves, solar energy, lubricants & petrol/fuel station equipments has sold majority shares in one of their businesses - Waaree Instruments Ltd. to the Swiss Baumer group. The Financials of the deal between the both was not disclosed. Bridgestone Corporation & Delta Electronics agree on Jointdevelopment for next-generation electronic paper products Bridgestone Corporation and Delta Electronics announced that they have entered into an extensive joint agreement to develop and manufacture the next-generation of electronic paper products and applications. The joint development between Delta and Bridgestone will provide valuable synergies between Bridgestone’s Quick Response Liquid Powder Display (QR-LPD) technology and Delta’s core competencies in the areas of energy solutions and imaging technology. Hikvision ranked No.10 in Security 50 2010 For the fifth consecutive year, Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd was ranked in Security 50, a market survey recognizing the top 50 security companies around the world. Moving up from last year’s 12th place ranking, Hikvision was placed 10th this year, following a year of dynamic growth of over 20%. “I am grateful for the recognition we have received from Security 50,” said Yangzhong Hu, president of Hikvision. Basic power quality measurements on the go with the Fluke 345 Fluke Corporation, an industry innovator in compact, professional electronic test tools has announced the re-launch of Fluke 345 Power Quality Clamp Meter, designed as a tool for servicing and commissioning electronic switching loads including variable frequency drives, electronic lighting and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. ElectroMech extends brand with launch of Cranedge Pune based ElectroMech, India’s leading industrial crane manufacturer and customized material handling solutions provider announced the launch of Cranedge - a dedicated service organization exclusively for providing post- sales service support for crane users. Surge protection made simple™ for global overvoltage protection Colour coded, modular plug-in and DIN-rail mounted design with voltage rejection feature and easyID™ visual indication makes the new Cooper Bussmann® Surge Protective Device (SPD) simple to identify, install and maintain. Cooper Bussmann is taking an innovative approach to the launch of its new range of surge protection devices.
TECHNOLOGY Optimised distributor solutions for photovoltaic systems The market for photovoltaic systems is growing inexorably and becoming ever more important. In the meanwhile, installation of photovoltaic systems has already become a part of the standard repertoire of the electricians. However, the PV installation requires some rethinking during planning, dimensioning and component selection. Conform product line: Understanding the technology Conform product line is made of multifunctional precision parts produced by metal forming instead of turning. This change in production method alone is sufficient to allow cost savings of up to 80% to be achieved. In the past, the precision component product sector was almost exclusively the domain of the production machining industry. Most of these components were manufactured using costly lathe turning. Falcon: The world´s first VDSL2 router for industrial applications The new Falcon industrial broadband router with integrated Ethernet routing switch is designed to provide two-way high-speed secure communication between remote sites enabling economical and reliable connection to equipment such as SCADA, PLCs, RTUs and I/O devices. The Falcon is based on the new VDSL2 (Very-high-speed Digital Subscriber Line 2) standard, the latest and most advanced version of DSL broadband communications. The world´s smallest brushless motor with integrated motion controller The well-known BX4 family of brushless DC servo motors welcomes an innovative new member. With a 22 mm module, the 2232/2250...BX4 CSD/CCD is the world´s smallest brushless motor with integrated motion controller in uniform-diameter construction. It combines all the advantages of BX4 technology in a tiny package: long service life, high non-cogging torque and freedom from adhesives. Server application to remote monitor & control sensors Technology advances in communication, low power systems and breakthroughs in sensing technology empower us today to monitor and control most systems anytime anywhere. The high speed communication infrastructure and a strong presence of mobile towers coupled with Personal Area Networks, like Wifi, Bluetooth, Zigbee and Ethernet form a seamless mechanism to sense, measure and control a system from a remote and mobile device like PC and mobile phones. Modular bearing system for planetary wind turbine gearboxes Most wind turbines use gearboxes to transform the relatively low rotational speed of the main shaft into higher speeds required for power generation. Wind turbine designers have to face 2 main challenges when defining these gearboxes. First, the forces a wind turbine gearbox has to transmit are forever increasing while the gearbox itself has to remain compact. Modular bearing system for planetary wind turbine gearboxes Most wind turbines use gearboxes to transform the relatively low rotational speed of the main shaft into higher speeds required for power generation. Wind turbine designers have to face 2 main challenges when defining these gearboxes. First, the forces a wind turbine gearbox has to transmit are forever increasing while the gearbox itself has to remain compact. Saving for a rainy day Renewable energy is the latest buzzword in the power sector today. What with depleting fossil fuels and a constant pressure on attempts to reduce our carbon footprint, there is an ever-growing emphasis on finding renewable sources of energy generation. Not only are they opening up more employment and local manufacturing opportunities but are also helping reduce our carbon footprint and giving us a cleaner environment.
CHEMICAL & PROCESS INDUSTRY FOCUS Indian pumps industry : Playing the crucial role The market for pumps in buildings in Europe is much bigger than in the U.S. because Europe depends on water rather than air for heat. TECHNOLOGY Minimising the pump leakage with proper seal The most popular design for many aggressive applications is the metal bellows seal. It is made from a series of thin metal discs welded together to form a leaktight bellows. Combating contamination : The real challenge Cleanliness and drainability are among the most critical issues that manufacturers of products such as biopharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) must confront with their process lines Improving the control loop performance It’s generally taken for granted that when a controller changes its output, there’s an actual change in the position of the closure member of the valve (plug, ball or disk). Achievinge centrifugal pump performance Evaluating pump maintenance and repair practices paying particular attention to bearings, lubrication and seals can serve as a crucial tool for attaining higher levels of pump reliability and longer service life. INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION INDUSTRY FOCUS Indian automation industry : Brighter future prospects Automation is the answer to India’s pursuit for being a world-class industrial competitor. This is a feeling that is contagiously spreading across all industry verticals and everyone wants to use automation from a student library to hospitals to manufacturing plants. TECHNO FOCUS Maximising industrial ethernet system performance ver the past decade, manufacturers & proce -ssors have increas ingly- been transition ing plant floor operations to the Ethernet LAN standard (IEEE 802.3), which has reigned supreme in commercial offices for decades. Although the physical layer standard is the same for both, the environments in which their Ethernet systems operate could not be more different. Control system selection : Making the right choice Today, the economic pressures facing us (and our companies) are at levels few have ever seen. These challenges make it all the more imperative to select the technology that is right for you. Focusing on the requirements of the application and of the key stakeholders (engineering, maintenance and operations) should always be your guiding principle. Selecting the perfect actuator Traditionally, many equipment manufacturers designed and assembled their own custom ball screw actuators. In fact, many semiconductor manufacturers and medical equipment manufacturers still do. Power over ethernet: An eminent adoption PoE is a method of transmitting electrical power and data to remote devices over a network. Telephones, IP cameras or desktop will have only one cable to supply both data and power. The convenience and cost savings of PoE are already generating tremendous growth in consumer and office products. Implementing the Ethernet technology in industrial applications Ethernet is rapidly becoming the network of choice for higher level industrial control applications such as connecting PLCs, computers and HMI displays. Various different versions of Ethernet technology are available for industrial use, including EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP. ENERGY INDUSTRY FOCUS Enterprise energy management : The real need The key to addressing all of these challenges is an Internet-enabled enterprise energy management (EEM) system that delivers real-time information and control through an efficient, economical, and scalable architecture. Renewable energy technologies: Making the pathway to energy sector Although traditional uses of wind, solar, and water power are widespread throughout the world, the mass production of electricity using renewable energy sources has only become more commonplace in recent years Achieving the energy saving in HVAC systems Combating global warming by reducing CO2 emission and saving energy are things we can do to help reduce the effects of global warming TECHEDGE Recovering energy costs in compressed air systems Compressed air supply always meets demand exactly. In the real world, this never happens - the compressor supply produces as much air as it can at the highest possible pressure and the production system uses all it can get. Understanding the role of centrifugal chillers A centrifugal chiller requires certain nonstandard features that might not be present unless specified. To understand their importance, one needs to understand the thermodynamics of “lift” An energy saving tips for electric motors Electric motors drive a great percentage of plant processes. Motor-driven equipment accounts for 64% of the electricity consumed in the manufacturing sector. TECHNOLOGY Electrical troubleshooting: A technology perspective Basic troubleshooting techniques apply to every situation and occupation. Positive identification of the problems is absolutely essential to solving the problems. Many times, the inexperienced troubleshooter will mistake one or more of the symptoms for the problem. Improving turbine performance for better power plant output Because plant output and efficiency along with other factors have a critical impact on the cost of producing electricity, power producers generally use various alternative enhancement techniques on conventional gas turbine cycles to improve combustion turbine efficiency or power output. CHEMICAL & PROCESS INDUSTRY FOCUS Indian material handling industry: Parading the growth path Material handling systems help companies cope with buying cultures that are in a continuous state of flux. Whatever the process may be, material handling plays a crucial role in its overall success. INDUSTRY FOCUS The slotting basics for equipment buying Slotting can also improve accuracy by separating similar products to reduce picking errors. And by evenly dispersing products across multiple pick zones, it balances workloads and reduces congestion. Selecting the best conveyor system When selecting a conveyor, consider present and future material handling needs. For instance, two narrow conveyors, ganged together in a timing-belt setup, could carry wide parts for a current application. Choosing the right tooling for fineblanking The goal is to produce a part that requires minimal work after the press operation. The proper coil handling equipment will help your fineblanking operation by producing a straight, flat strip from coiled material. Analysing the innovations in leaner die handling The focus of lean manufacturing initiatives is to eliminate waste that occurs during manufacturing operations and to optimize process flow to improve overall efficiency. Inventory optimization for greater profitability Multi-echelon inventory optimization, on the other hand, looks at the supply chain in three dimensions it’s a little like playing three-dimensional chess compared to the traditional board game MOTION & DRIVE AUTOMATION INDUSTRY FOCUS Linear-motion control systems: Getting the right output A speck of dust between the resistive area and the wiper can severely affect the reliability of the potentiometer. For this reason, a tight dust-proof sealing of the sensor is required. Gear drive repairs : Adopting the right method The decisive advantage of repair lubrication over mechanical processing is that the girth gear drive remains fully operable and that high loads even increase the success of repair lubrication. Enhancing the performance with electropneumatics Pneumatic systems are especially attractive in diesel engines because of their durability despite a rugged operating environment. Making the right coupling connection for better performance The more frequently hoses must be connected and disconnected, the more valuable quick-acting couplings become. They also become more critical as machine productivity increases. Hydrostatic transmission: Understanding the technology aspects The decisive advantage of repair lubrication over mechanical processing is that the girth gear drive remains fully operable and that high loads even increase the success of repair lubrication.
PRODUCTS Havells unveils automatic source changeover with current limiter (ACCL) Switchgear Havells India Ltd., a US$1 billion plus company and one of the largest and fastest growing electrical and lighting companies in the world, has unveiled its latest range of switchgear, Automatic Source Changeover with Current Limiter (ACCL), which helps to control the critical damage of the expensive equipment and human error during the changeover of supply. Mechanical & pneumatic press brake Weldor press brakes are available in mechanical & pneumatic versions, from Capacity 20 ton to 500 ton and length 1525 mm to 4000 mm. These machines have been Widely accepted in industries for continuous production runs and also in areas Requiring accuracy and repeatability coupled with high production. Double geared, Motorised ram adjustment, motorised reversing mechanism, manual back gauge, Manual lubrication, one multy groove, v block & v punch are std. Features. Gas detector-multi gas PRISM GAS DETECTION an ISO 9001:2000 certified company introduces NEW Revolutionary Multi Gas Detector MODEL XP 302 M. This is the only instrument of its kind with in-built battery operated suction pump. This PORTABLE Multi Gas Detector can make simultaneous independent measurements of up to FOUR gases - Oxygen (O2), Combustible Gases (HC), Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) and Carbon Monoxide (CO). MECSHOT - Airless shot blasting machine for tippers & trailers MECSHOT, a leading manufacturer of Shot Blasting machine in India has designed, manufacturer & commissioned Hi-Speed Airless Shot Blasting Machine for Tippers & Trailers. Tippers & Trailors Industries are advancing towards development for bulk transportation. Tippers & Trailers are main bulk Road Transportation get affected with variable atmospherically conditions. To protect them these structures are blasted and required roughness is achieved good bonding strength for painting / powder coating. Thermal spray outreach & training Surface engineering researchers felt a bit of relief after evolution of Themal Spray Coating technology. Satisfied rectifications with this process for surface engineering related issues becomes easy. Industries in habit of using old tactics are less aware about the Thermal Spray Technology. So a strong need in present era is to transmit the usefullness & applications of this process. MEC understands the importance of Thermal Spray outreach in India. Sound level meter Model KM-927 / KM-928 / KM-929 A Sound Level Meter is a device which measures sound pressure to determine how intense sounds are, measuring in decibels. Decibels are a logarithmic scale based on the sensitivity of the human ear. Prolonged exposure to sounds over 85 decibels can lead to hearing loss, making measurement of decibel levels important for people who work in noisy environments so that they know when they need to protect their ears. For reference, normal conversation occurs between around 40 and 60 decibels, depending on who is talking. EL-USB-2-LCD The EL-USB-2-LCD features a built in display which provides indication of minimum, maximum and last stored temperature and humidity readings at the touch of a button. It measures and stores up to 16,379 relative humidity and 16,379 temperature readings. Anti vibration pads & Anti vibration spring mounts Dynemech is providing anti vibration solutions to the Indian industries for the last 10 years and is the only company to provide almost all types of vibration control solutions under one roof. Our product range consists of stud mounts for very small machines to wedge mounts for precision machine tools, Air Springs for very low natural frequency vibration isolation and spring isolators for heavy presses, hammers, gensets etc. Sewer cleaning high pressure pump PressureJet, in technical collaboration with HUGHES PUMPS Ltd.-U.K. offers High Pressure Sewer Cleaning Pumps.For technical and sanitary reasons, sewer channels have to be frequently cleaned. Particularly, the blocking of the cross sections as well as odour problems need to be avoided. Also, damages at the channel walls must be recognized very early, which is only possible if the walls are completely clean. Hex socket set screws/grub screws ZIP has developed Hex Socket Punch (Alien Key Punch) type Set/grub Screws, Flat Point, Cone Point, Half/Full/Extra Long Dog Point, Taper Dog Point, Knurled Cup Point, Oval/Radius Point, R. H. & L. H. adjusting Screws, 3mm to 30mm, 1/8” to 1.1/4° 6 BA to 0 BA, 4No. To 12No. NC - NF, BSP 1/8” to 2” dia, BSPT 1/8” to 2” dia NPT - NPTF 1/16” to 2” dia. Digital temperature indicator / controllers (MINI) Jaya Electronics now introduces Digital Temperature Indicator/Controller (TC 48-DD series). These small size (48 X 48mm) digital temperature indicator / controller are suitable tor thermocouples K, J and RTD PT 100 sensors. They have built in ambient temperature compensation. Automatic wire resistance compensation is also provided. Sensor break indication is also provided via LED on front panel of the instrument. In event of sensor failure the control output is switched off. Compact mini-optosensor with integrated amplifier Shiva Electronics has introduced German make compact mini-optsensors with integrated amplifier. Special features of these sensors are self contained compact design with excellent receive sensitivity. These sensors come with high performance optics. The well defined light spot ensures highest scanning precision without interfering reflections. Flexible connecting cable and function display readable from all sides due to Ring LED on the cable outlet. Breather valve Caliber offers BREATHER VALVES for enclosed bulk storage Tanks in the Petroleum and other Industries. These Valves are used as a safety measure to prevent the tanks rupturing or collapsing during filling in and draining out and also to take care of thermal expansion of fluids and consequent pressure build ups. P6000 Miniature pressure sensor P6000 Line of Pressure Transducers for Respirators, Oxygen generators, Blood pressure monitors, Laboratory instruments and the like, operate on 0.5 V to 4.5 Vdc. The ESD & EMI / RFI protected devices are suitable for wet and dry media. The units come in pressure ranges of inches of H20 upto 75 PSI absolute, Gage and Vacuum. The amplified & Temperature compensated linear output with over & reverse polarity protected. Multipole industrial connectors In this age of high technology, it has become imperative to speed up control and power wiring in the field. Controlwell’s range of Multipole Industrial Connectors facilitate just that. Designed for heavy duty AC and DC industrial applications, these facilitate quick connection and disconnection of power and control signal wiring while ensuring that proper sequence of connections is maintained. DIN Rail mounting switching power supplies Connectwell’s range of Din Rail Mounting, Single and Three Phase Switching Power Supplies (SMPS) are available in a wide variety of power ratings, ranging from 5 to 960 Watts with efficiencies as high as 93%. These power supplies are housed in aesthetically appealing IP20 plastic and metal casings and are available in two form factors: i. Standard Slim Design and ii. Low Height, Step Type Design. Multipoint digital temperature indicator in flameproof enclosure NIPPON-1016F is 6 point Digital temperature indicator in flameproof enclosure for hazardous atmosphere of class IIA & IIB. The degree of protection is IP 55 as per IS 2148/1981. The housing is approved by C.M.R.S. Dhanbad. The Enclosure is made of Al-alloy LM-6. The enclosure weighs approx 6 Kgs. Seven cable entries of 3/4 Inch E.T. are provided. The clear toughened glass of type A gives clear visibility of display. Low energy consumption using UV-LED technology By using high-performance, energy-saving UV-LED technology with a long service life in the Bluemark LED printers from Phoenix Contact, energy consumption can be reduced by up to 90 percent over conventional printers. The printer does not require any warm-up time and can therefore start to print more quickly. Because the printer does not need a fan, it is both quiet and environmentally friendly. Sendix Heavy Duty H100 - Incremental Encoder with optional mechanical speed switch The Sendix Heavy Duty H100 are an extremely rugged family of incremental encoders. A mechanical speed switch can be integrated as an option. Thanks to the special HD-Safety-Lock™ construction they are ideally suited for applications in heavy industry, such as steel works and cranes. Resistant materials, wide temperature ranges and a high protection level ensure they remain unaffected by the harshest environmental conditions.
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