FACTORY EQUIPMENT NEWS

NO. 8, 1999



Handling Storage & Packaging
Visible storage cabinets from Treston
vertically stacked
or mounted on turntables, 6


High Level Storage
Boss trucks provide MSAS Logistics
with trucks that can act as both pal-
let handlers and order picker, 10


Fastening & Joining
With their compact design and
small nose radii, hydraulic torque
wrenches from Hydratight-Sweeney
fit applications where access is lim-
ited. 16


Compressed Air Systems
Ignoring legislation surrounding the use
of compressed air could land you with
a Fine or, even worse, facing a fail sen-
fence. Helen Gough looks at some of
the ways this can be avoided, 29


Personnel Welfare & Safety
Airflow Developments has launched two hand dryers
Which incorporate an illuminated message feature, 36

FACTORY EQUIPMENT NEWS

NO. 9, SEPTEMBER 1999



NEWS 5

INDUSTRY IN ACTION 11

HANDLING & STORAGE 12

REVIEW-PACKAGING & LABELLING 18


PERSONNEL WELFARE & SAFETY 24

MATERIALS & COMPONENTS 27

SPOTLIGHT -HEATING & VENTILATION 31

COVER STORY 41

PRODUCTION MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 42

FACTORY EQUIPMENT& SECURITY 48

PREVIEW-MANUFACTURING WEEK 99 51

INSPECTION & MEASUREMENT 56

LITERATURE UPDATES 58

CONTACT DIRECTORY 61

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS 64

PRODUCT LOCATOR 66
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News 5
Opened in Bingley by Charles Walker is a new supply and service centre producing conveyor belts up to
three meters wide. The new centre employs 40 people and is supported by 13 smaller scale service
Centres across the UK and Ireland.

industry In Action 11
Until a few years ago vehicle air intake manifolds were typically made of aluminium. Now Dupont has
developed a new grade of nylon that will withstand the vibration and high temperatures found under
the bonnet.


Review-Packaging & Labelling 18
A new hardwearing label from Avery Office Products sticks to most surfaces and is waterproof,
weatherproof and tear resistant.


Spotlight - Heating & Ventilation 31
With winter quickly approaching, heating in the workplace is an issue that should be high on every
company's agenda. Rachael Winter investigates the best methods to maintain comfortable conditions.


Preview • Manufacturing Week 99 51
Over 13,000 visitors are expected to pass through the doors to this year's Manufacturing Week when they
open on 26 October. Held in new halls, the exhibition comprises APME, DES and VE&D and is co-located
with Inpec, CIM, PPE, Tooling and Inpower

FACTORY EQUPMENT NEWS

VOL. 1999, NO. 11, November 1999

NEWS 5

INDUSTRY IN ACTION 10

INSPECTION ^MEASUREMENT 14

MATERIALS 6 COMPONENTS 22

PERSONNEL WELFARE 6 SAFETY 41

COVER STORY 45

BUILDINGS PLANT 6 MAINTENANCE 53

FACTORY EQUIPMENT & SECURITY 56

PERSONNEL WELFARE & SAFETY 44

ENERGY MANAGEMENT 59

LITERATURE UPDATES 61

CONTACT DIRECTORY 65

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS 68

PRODUCT LOCATOR 70

FEATURES__________

Production Machinery & Tools 14
Improved productivity " including up to 20 per cent faster welding speeds and up to 40 per cent
Increased cylinder capacity - superior weld quality and several safety advances are said to be some of
the benefits of a new range of gases and cylinders launched by Air Products,

Lift Trucks 25
Since being delivered 14 months ago, a fleet of R70 diesel forklift trucks from Still has given 3600
hours of uptime, almost 100 per cent reliability, and helped the international operations at Prestwick
International Airport maintain its reputation for reliable, fuss-free service.

Packaging Materials & EouiDment 41
Damage to fragile products can quite easily occur during transport. Rachael Winter looks into the
types of protective packaging and monitoring equipment available in order to find the safest and most
cost-effective method of transporting delicate Items.

Bearings Seals & Gaskets 47
John Crane's new Type 285 non-contacting seal is said to be the first of its kind for cryogenic pumps
in process applications and offers cost advantages over conventional contacting seals.

Next Month
December features will include:- Bar Coding, Health & Safety, and Loading Bays