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Bombardier Transportation has its global headquarters in Berlin, Germany with a presence in over 60 countries. It has an installed base of over 100,000 vehicles worldwide. The Group offers the broadest product portfolio and is recognized as the leader in the global rail sector.

Within the UK Bombardier has established a world class engineering maintenance and repair site based at Crewe, the historic railway engineering town established by the Midland Railway in 1839.

By:  Ernesto Wiedenbrüg, Baker Instrument Company, an SKF Group Company

Introduction:
Gone are the days when a MegOhm meter and a digital multi-meter were the main tools in electrical maintenance.  Advances in technology now offer engineering professionals both off-line and on-line (real time) instruments to verify the health of rotating machinery.  

Modern on-line technologies permit assessment of the ‘whole motor system’, which is comprised of three components:  power, motor & load.  By focusing on these three components, troubleshooting now becomes truly predictive!

By:  Ernesto Wiedenbrüg, Baker Instrument Company, an SKF Group Company

Introduction:
Gone are the days when a MegOhm meter and a digital multi-meter were the main tools in electrical maintenance.  Advances in technology now offer engineering professionals both off-line and on-line (real time) instruments to verify the health of rotating machinery.  

Modern on-line technologies permit assessment of the ‘whole motor system’, which is comprised of three components:  power, motor & load.  By focusing on these three components, troubleshooting now becomes truly predictive!

Air Bearings Ltd (ABL) of Poole, Dorset, are Queen’s Award winners for Export and Innovation in the design and manufacture of high speed air bearing spindle motors. Their use of the Whitelegg Baker AWA 2.2 analyser enables rapid testing of each motor ensuring total quality control.

Non contact bearing systems offer significant advantages over other low friction devices. In an air bearing the surfaces in motion are separated by a thin film of pressurised air acting under the laws of physics.

Air Bearings Ltd (ABL) of Poole, Dorset, are Queen’s Award winners for Export and Innovation in the design and manufacture of high speed air bearing spindle motors. Their use of the Whitelegg Baker AWA 2.2 analyser enables rapid testing of each motor ensuring total quality control.

Non contact bearing systems offer significant advantages over other low friction devices. In an air bearing the surfaces in motion are separated by a thin film of pressurised air acting under the laws of physics.

JBJ Techniques are pleased to announce a new section of their website dedicated to Marzocchi gear pumps.

The range is available in single or multiple pump format and can be supplied with integral relief valve. These pumps have high overall efficiencies, normally above 90%. The product range is available in various mounting formats including SAE and DIN. A complete range of reversible units and gear motors compliment the range.

There are many pump varieties within the excellent Marzocchi range suitable for most applications. jbj Techniques Limited technical department will be pleased to assist in specifying the correct pump for your application. Further details and specifications can also be found by visiting the following web address. http://www.jbj.co.uk/Marzocchigearpumps.html

TO READ THE HYGROSCOPIC BREATHERS CATALOGUE PLEASE CLICK HERE!

TO READ THE TORSIONAL COUPLINGS CATALOGUE PLEASE CLICK HERE!

TO READ THE SCREW PUMPS CATALOGUE PLEASE CLICK HERE!

TO READ OUR PUMP DRIVES COMPONENTS CATALOGUE PLEASE CLICK HERE!

TO READ OUR PRESSURE INTENSIFIERS & SPEED VALVES CATALOGUE PLEASE CLICK HERE!

TO READ OUR PIPE FLANGES CATALOGUE PLEASE CLICK HERE!

TO READ OUR CLUTCHES & GEARBOX CATALOGUE PLEASE CLICK HERE!

jbj Techniques Limited
quality products for mechanical & fluid power . . .
www.jbj.co.uk
telephone: 01737 767493

The role of technical training and its impact within the food and drink sector - Results of research carried out by MCP Consulting and Training, October 2009
 
INTRODUCTION

In recent years the extremely competitive nature of food and drink manufacturing has increased the drive for higher productivity, improved equipment efficiency and lower operational costs.  Plant reliability is paramount to achieving these requirements along with a cross-skilled and high performing workforce.

Thermoteknix Systems Ltd reacted to the ongoing H1N1 swine flu outbreak with the rapid launch of their new, low-cost FevIR Scan Skin Temperature Measurement system for mass screening of high pedestrian areas such as airports, train stations, factories and other public places. 

The system is shipping immediately ex-stock.  Now Thermoteknix have announced that FevIR Scan is available on a rental basis in mainland UK for a modest monthly fee.The miniature, discreet and ultra portable FevIR Scan Skin Temperature Monitoring system provides peace of mind with high speed sensitive temperature measurement for high volume pedestrian transit areas. 

Use of Wind Energy – Future Development The share of renewable energy sources in total energy consumption is to be increased to 20% in 2020.