Technology and Industrial Blog

2011-12-21T02:33:00.000-08:00

YY Cables are multi-core PVC cables, used for wide range use applications. They are designed with purpose to interconnect with signal and control equipment in order to measure control or regulation. These YY Cables are often used in the construction and building industry, automation industry, as well as rail/transport networks and process control systems.

YY cables will continue to work effectively even when light mechanical stress is applied, and is suited to the majority of environments. The cable is very versatile and is able to be used outdoors when protection is applied.

YY Cables work very well with light mechanical stress, and are suited to most environmental conditions. When protected, it can be used in both dry and moist conditions. YY cables are constructed with a grey PVC outer sheath and flexible copper. YY cables are not recommended to be used if they are in an environment whereby they could be subject to repetitive twisting or flexing.

A couple of examples of quality YY Cables are the OLFLEX Classic 100 and the OLFLEX Classic 110.

OLFLEX Classic 100 colour coded range of YY Cables are used as control, signal and power cables in a wide range of applications including man chine tool engineering, plant installations, car production lines, bottling plants and other automated production facilities. It is a highly flexible cable that ensures easy installation. The external sheathing is extremely tough and able to withstand the effects of many acids, caustic solutions and various oils.

OLFLEX Classic 110 number coded range of YY Cables are similar to the colour coded range so are also ideally suited for use as control, signal and power cables and is used in similar applications.

Other names for YY Cables include: YY Control Cable, Unshielded Control Cable, Unscreened Cable and Flexible Cable.

Portable Power and Heavy Duty Trailing Cables

2011-12-21T02:21:00.001-08:00

There is an increasing demand for reliable portable power that often comes in the form of large industrial generator sets. These generators are extremely useful and important for several industries and may be used as backup power for a new hospital, or for use on a construction site and are useful if there is no easy access form of alternative power, or vital during a power outage.

Each of these problems can prove extremely inconvenient if it affects the process of an important task or takes place at an important time. There are a large range of heavy duty products available on the local and international market, including heavy duty industrial cables, cable connectors and cable glands all of which are suited to many different environments due to the heavy duty nature of each product.

SY Cables

2011-12-21T02:21:00.000-08:00

SY Cables are another type of interconnecting cables, the same as YY and CY cables. The cables are usually used as an interconnector cable for controlling, measuring and regulating control equipment for assembly lines and construction lines. They are also used for conveyor belt systems and computer unit operations. SY cables are suitable for both fixed and flexible installations that feature a degree of light mechanical stress.

These cables can also be used in either indoor or outdoor environments when protected and are very efficient when used in conditions ranging from dry to moist areas. The galvanized steel braid helps to ensure that this cable is extremely strong and the strongest cable of the three control cables. This cable offers reliable mechanical protection.

SY cables have a transparent sheath and the class 5 flexible annealed plain copper conductors are insulated by PVC.

Other names for the SY Cable include; SY Control Cable, SY Flex Cable, Shielded Flex and Steel Wire Braided Cable.

CY Cables

2011-12-21T01:52:00.000-08:00

CY cables are instrumentation cables, like the SY and YY cables. They are used to interconnect for the purpose of measuring, controlling and regulating in control equipment for production and assembly lines, as well as conveyor systems and computer units. The CY cables are used in environments when interference-free transmission is required.

CY cables are multi-core flex, tinned copper wired braided and have a PETP separator. All of these elements of the component work together, to help protect the cable from external electromagnetic influences and mechanical stress.

CY cables are most suited to both fixed installations and flexible use when temporarily moved around. These cables increase their range of different uses for a range of surroundings as they can work both outdoors and in doors when protected and operate effectively in both dry and moist places. A CY cable has a high durability capability when used in conditions under medium mechanical stress.

The cables are covered in a grey PVC sheath with stranded class 5 copper conductors and the cable insulation is also made out of PVC.

Other names for the CY Cable include; CY Control Cable, Screened Flexible Cable and EMC Cable.

Industrial Hose and Hose Connectors

2011-12-06T08:14:00.000-08:00

Industrial Hoses

Strong and very flexible, Industrial hoses are used to transfer fluid and are made to withstand rigorous use. Industrial hoses are made from a range of materials, like PVC, rubber, composite hose and hydraulic.

Industrial hoses are joined together by connectors, or ‘couplings’. These hose couplings are positioned at the end of a hose and used to connect one hose to another, or to a hose appliance.

Industrial hoses are used in various industries, including power generation, chemical, food processing, paper and petrochemical industries.

Hose Couplings

Couplings are used to connect hoses together, or to appliances. There are many different types of connectors, including Bellow, Bin Activator Seal, and Flexible Fabric connectors. Couplings are used in a variety of different applications, like air, steam and water fittings, petrochemical, chemical, hygienic and pharmaceutical.

Bellow Connectors

Used to accommodate material in steel piping systems where there is lateral, axial or angular movement between pipes. Bellow Connectors are used where stainless steel hoses are not suitable for this kind of coupling.

Bin Activator Seal Connectors

A Bin Activator Seal Connector is used to connect powder hopper/bins to a bin activator that vibrates in order to stimulate powder flow. The vibration requires a flexible connection to remove powder loss. Through experience it has shown that these seals reduce stress to the hopper which increases its life span.

Flexible Fabric Connectors

Different industries can require different types of hose connectors; often made from different materials for bespoke applications.

Hydrostatic Hose Testing

Testing industrial hoses is extremely important and thus done on a regular basis. A small leak in a hose can not only have a negative effect on productivity but also be hazardous to personal heath and the environment.

Hydrostatic testing will remove any threats and allow manageable maintenance to be carried out; maximizing production.

Cable Harnessing

2011-10-03T04:02:00.000-07:00

Cable Harnessing also known as cable harness, cable harnesses, cable assembly and cable looms is a group of cables that transmit operating currents or informational signals. Cable harnessing is tied together by cable ties, clamps or conduit.

Cables harnessing is commonly used in automobiles but it is also used in construction machinery and aircrafts. Some of these wires are extremely long and if stretched out could stretch over many kilometres if fully extended. Binding the wires together helps secure them against adverse effects of vibrations, abrasions and moisture. Constricting the wires also helps optimise use of space and the risk of a short is reduced.

Cabling harnessing is normally designed to accurate bespoke electrical requirements.

Construction North Wales

2011-05-16T04:07:00.000-07:00

Jennings Construction North Wales was established in 1984 and has over 25 years experience in the Construction industry. During this time they have worked hard to establish themselves as one of the leading construction companies in North Wales and beyond. Their services include; Infrastructure, Groundworks, Renewable Energy, Coastal Engineering, Civil Engineering and Bulk Excavation.

They have been involved in a wide range of small and large scale projects throughout the UK. They have an extensive portfolio of clients and have been involved in a wide range of both small and large scale residential and commercial projects including major retailers, local councils and government authorities.

Jennings prides itself on its consistent record of success and is regarded company based upon their engineering excellence, innovation and safe profession delivery.

Hydrostatic Testing

2011-05-10T03:53:00.000-07:00

Buckley Industrial are specialists in Hydrostatic Testing. They have advanced facilities which are fully equipped with custom built rigs and highly sensitive advanced computer aided tracking equipment that can identify even the smallest of leaks and faults in flexible hose assemblies.

Hoses are tested for various reasons, and it is important that they tested on a regular basis so that companies do not lose productivity due to unforeseen outages which can be extremely expensive to a company if production is down for a long period. A hose that has burst can also be a risk to a person’s health & safety and it can also have detrimental effects to the environment.

Buckley Industrial believes prevention testing is extremely important as it helps to eliminate any potential problems, allowing their clients to carry on with their planned maintenance to so their production can proceed without any problems.

Contact Buckley Industrial for more information about Hydrostatic Testing.

YY Cable

2011-04-21T03:39:00.000-07:00

YY Cable is a interconnecting cable used in signal and control equipment. It is generally used for measuring, control or regulation. It is commonly used in the building and construction industry as well as rail and transport networks.

A YY Cable works well in most environments and works well in situations with light mechanical stress and can be used outside when protected and indoors in dry and moist conditions.

The YY Cable comes with a protective grey sheath.

Find out more about YY Cables and Control Cables

Precision Machining

2011-04-18T08:20:00.001-07:00

Precision Machining also referred to as Computer Numerical Control (CNC) is a manufacturing machine that has pre-programmed CAD/CAM commands encoded on a storage medium, it is an efficient way of producing thousands of machine tools continuously in one day as opposed to the machines being manually controlled by levers or hand wheels.

Denis Ferranti has over 50 year’s experience of high precision CNC machining & precision engineering in many demanding industry sectors.

They have specialised experience in areas of defence, petrochemical, aerospace & engine componentry. Their highly trained workforces are able to offer solutions for both new components and ‘make to print’ precision machining for existing components.

Denis Ferranti are capable of producing a broad range of high tolerance machined components such as:

Turning: 6mm - 550mm diameter
Horizontal Milling: 800mm x 800 work piece
Vertical Machining: 1500mm x 800mm work piece

Their in house manufacturing team are also able to assist in:
•   Design new components & assemblies. We utilise Solid Edge; Femap Express & KISSsoft   software.
•   Produce Rapid Prototypes
•   Reverse Engineer existing items
•   Value Engineer existing items

Find out more about the Denis Ferranti Group.

Outsourced Assembly & Test

2011-04-18T08:19:00.001-07:00

Denis Ferranti subcontract assembly & Test have over 50 years experience in assembly & test services to world wide industries covering electronic, electromechanical, engineering and mechanical products.

Denis Ferranti can accommodate a ‘Product Build’ services for all types of industries that choose to focus their resources on other areas such as product design, specifications and marketing. They have a highly trained specialised work force that can accommodate their clients requirements every step of the way and ensure that they are getting good value for money.

They will methodically cover and agree all areas of the assembly & test of their “make to print” product including:

•   Control of drawing packages
•   Material sourcing and inspection procedures
•   Comprehensive documentation of all procedures
•   Design, production and maintenance of specialized fixtures and testing equipment
•   Quality and traceability procedures
•   Product logistics and service levels
•   Warranty protocols
•   Use of robotic / automated assembly equipment
•   Training & Environmental issues

Their team can also assist clients with ‘design for manufacture’ input at the early stages and throughout the product life.

They have buying offices in Europe and the Far East and global strategic relationships with key supplies. All supply partners are subject to thorough regular audits and thorough qualification checks.

Find out more about the Denis Ferranti Group.

Welding & Fabrication

2011-04-18T08:18:00.001-07:00

Denis Ferranti Welding Fabrication specialise in the precision manufacturing for products from mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper & brass, sheet metal and cast iron.

They have over 50 years experience in mig welding, tig welding, brazing, pressing, bending, soldering, bending, forming, fabrication & assembly services and specialise in electromechanical machines; armament fabrications & assemblies; military vehicle components; metal cabinets & enclosures; stillages; security barriers & street furniture; materials handling tugs and cash handling equipment.

They also have special expertise in the production of metal fittings and furniture for the railway industry.

Denis Ferranti offers a comprehensive product build service to its clients that include:

Metal Forming, Pressing and Cutting.

Induction/ MIG/ TIG Welding (to MOD standards: Coded Welders).

Brazing & Soldering (incl. Induction soldering).

Full on site surface preparation and coating through our sister division Denis Ferranti Surface Treatments.

Full on site product assembly and test (including any electronic and electromechanical components). Electronic modules can be produced on site by Denis Ferranti Electronics if required.

Any high tolerance machined components can be produced on site by Denis Ferranti Precision Machining if required.

Denis Ferranti Welding & Fabrications can also offer customers a comprehensive repair, refurbishment and upgrade programme for products returned from the field if required.

Quality is assured by in house mechanical, metallurgical and metrology inspection facilities. Production processes are constantly subject to SPC monitoring. The Denis Ferranti Group is registered to ISO 9001 (2009) standards.

Find out more about the Denis Ferranti Group.

Electronics

2011-04-18T08:15:00.000-07:00

Denis Ferranti is a major electronics manufacturer based in Bangor, North Wales.

They manufacture both PTH and SMT PCB assembly and have completed many projects for a wide range of clients in very challenging sectors, such as security, aerospace, petrochemical and defence.
They have special expertise in electronic modules for: CCTV Systems, Fire Safety Systems, Power Supply Monitoring, Access Control Devices, Gas Detection Equipment and Cash Handling.
PTH assembly solutions and SMT PCB assembly

SMT PCB Assembly

SMT (Surface Mount Technology) assembly cards are populated on modern automated lines with the capacity to place components from 0402 to 52 mm sq.

PTH PCB Assembly

PTH (Plated Through Hole) PCB Assembly cards are populated by hand or automatically for axial, radial & integrated circuit components. Cards are wave soldered or combined with reflow or hand soldering.

Panel sizes up to 500mm x 250mm can be accommodated.

Full ATE facilities include AOI, optical, X-Ray inspection, flying probe & pin bed testing. Tailored functionality testing can also be undertaken.

Tin Lead (SnPb) and "lead free" soldering are available.

ROHS Compliant systems.

One off prototyping is not a problem.

Denis Ferranti Electronics is able to offer "Box Build Assembly" services through to complete manufacture for electronic and electromechanical products for all their electronic clients.

Find out more about the Denis Ferranti Group.

Frers boats

2010-09-04T10:33:00.000-07:00

Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering is a boat and yacht design studio with a long history. The first design was hand-drawn by German Frers Snr in 1928 and since that time they have created more than 1,200 Frers designs, from small dinghies to huge megayachts, production boats to huge investment America's Cup machines, custom-designed offshore cruisers and racers to advanced-technology power yachts. Frers always strive to incorporate the most appropriate modern technology into each design.

Find out more about Frers Boats

Conveyor Systems

2010-07-08T05:30:00.000-07:00

A Conveyor System is an important item of mechanical machinery that carries material from one location to another. Conveyors can come in differnt sizes, from simple supermarket belts, to massive convyor systems used to transport very heavy and bulk material, often found at a raw material digging ground.

Conveyor systems allow quick and efficient transportation for a wide variety of materials, which make them very popular in the material handling and packaging industries. There are all sorts of different systems that can be used for many different purposes, see The Good Business directory's conveyor systems section for more details. The conveyor system market is worth hundreds of billions of dollars each year showing just how important the industry really is.

Hose Maintenance and Testing

2010-04-26T01:16:00.000-07:00

Buckley Industrial is a privately owned business and has been in operation since 1990. Their business specialises in the inspection, testing and manufacturing of hoses for numerous industries such as food processing, paper and petrochemical, power generation and chemical, in the UK and Europe.

Their state of the art hose testing and inspection facilities are able to detect any unforeseen accidents and leakages with their advanced pressure testing facilities.

You may be wondering why hoses need to be tested? Well a burst hose can cause many environment issues, such as unwanted emissions; personal health & safety problems, and it could also be a financial burden to a company if the burst hose causes outages which would mean loss of production until the problem is sorted.

Their high tech testing facilities puts the hose through a series of tests. This includes an initial visual hose inspection; this can detect corrosive damage, wear and tear and any mechanical damage. The next test involves a Hydrostatic test; this is a high pressure test which takes the pressure of water to the max value specified by the hose manufacture. An internal inspection is then carried out using a videoscope, which is capable of picking up a hole no bigger than a pin head. After testing hoses are assembled and packaged.

All hoses that are produced at Buckley Industrial are given a unique serial number, so they can be tracked from the day they leave the factory to the day they retire. This enables efficient recall for inspection and testing if need be.

As well as the maintenance of hoses, Buckly Industrial also produces a wide range of hose couplings, fittings and various hoses from metallic stainless steel braided hoses to rubber, pvc, composite and hydraulic.

For more information on Buckley Industrial take a look at their website where you will find more detailed information about their products and services.

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Hose Assembly Protection

2009-09-28T03:54:00.000-07:00

Hose Assemblies can deteriorate over time if not maintained properly throughout its performing life, especially if hoses performance uses movement as wear and tear will occur faster.

Broken or breaking hose assemblies are a risk to the personal health and safety of people working around them. Hose assemblies can also create big environmental issues if they break creating harmful emissions to be released. Another big problem with a broken hose assembly is that the damage can be irreversible creating a huge cost within a production business.

A visual inspection of your hose can usually determine whether it is slowly breaking and could do with a replacement. From looking at your hose assemblies you can pick up on small damages, and inspect your hose to find defects that have occurred over time. Another good way of finding out whether your hose has broken is to look at its performance rate. A drop in the efficiency of the system will usually mean that there is a leak, and will need to be replaced.

If your hoses performance involves movement, it will need some slack so it will have room to stretch and manoeuvre. Giving your hose slack will ensure that the hose does not incur too much tightening, therefore creating damage.

If there isn’t any room for the hose to move about then cable carriers can be used. These will add further support to your hose allowing it to contract and stretch controlling the hose movement, therefore decreasing the impact of damage.

There are also industrial ways of testing your hose assemblies. These are advanced testing procedures which can both internally and externally inspect your hose to detect the smallest of defects early using top of the range technology in different hose inspection procedures.

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Roof Trusses-A Better Roofing Construction Method

2009-08-04T05:58:00.000-07:00

When constructing a building great consideration into the roofing construction should be taken. Choosing a roof truss would have great advantages over normal traditional methods of roof construction. They can be made to fit even the most unique roofs and building constructions. They are also more energy efficient than other roofing construction techniques and are design flexible. Most roof truss manufacturers will build the trusses to size then deliver them when they are needed saving space and making a construction job simpler.

Roof trusses are frames of kiln dried, strength graded timber that are joined through steal nail plates. They can be made in timbers of Fresh Green Oak, Air Dried Oak, Douglas Fir, and Pitch Pine. They are extremely strong with their structurally supporting shape, and they are design to support the weight of all roof coverings such as fabrics, ceilings, floors etc.

The great thing about a timber roof truss is that they can be used to on a wide range of building types. The trusses can be designed to fit all buildings including hotels, offices, schools and other large buildings. Manufactures will create 3d dimensions across the construction using detailed calculations. From this the trusses will be cut using top of the range equipment which ensures perfection upon all cuts. After the roof trusses have been made they will be delivered to your construction site, and some manufactures have the transport to deliver trusses as big as 17x4.5 meters.

Choosing Roof Trusses for your construction is encouraged. Which a strong structure, energy efficiency, and flexible design to suit any construction, why not choose Roof Trusses for your roofing construction method. Aber Roof Truss is a Roof Trussing special service which offers cost effectiveness, client support, a fast turn around, a great quality product and crane off-load upon delivery. Aber Roof Truss also only uses timbers which are from PEFC certified companies. These are non-profitable governmental organisations which promote sustainable managed forests.

aGadget.net - Cool, new gadgets.

2009-07-31T03:14:00.000-07:00

aGadget.net is a site devoted to delivering the latest news and information on all the latest technology gadgets. From digital gadgets, music gadgets to kitchen gadgets, agadget.net supplies fascinating and useful information to satisfy every readers taste. With various articles added daily, adgadget.net has plenty of new interesting articles to read making it a perfect to visit on a regular basis to check out all the latest cool gadgets.

What Is the Global Positioning System (GPS)?

2009-07-30T08:51:00.000-07:00

In the sky there is a network of 24 satellites which orbit the earth. These were placed into orbit by the U.S. Department of defence for the use of military application. This network of satellites makes up the Global Positioning System. In the 1980 the GPS system was made available to everyone with no charges or subscription fee. This means that anyone can use it as long as you have the equipment. The Global Positioning System is a reliable system which works anywhere in the world.

The 24 GPS Satellites orbit the earth in very precise orbit; from this they signal their information to earth which includes their precise orbit information and the general system health of the satellite. From this using time, your GPS receiver will use the information from these points and triangulation to work out your location. After this your GPS receiver will work out the distance from a few more satellites to determine the exact location of the receiver, and then display it on your on its electronic map.

Important information about the satellites

• They transmit two low power radio signals.
• They are powered by solar energy, but have batteries onboard for solar eclipses.
• They have small rocket boasters which keep them in orbit.
• They last around 10years and they are constantly being built and lunched into earth.
• The 24 satellites orbit earth at around 12,000 miles above us.
• They travel at speeds of 7,000 miles an hour.
• They make two complete orbits of the earth each day.

What is the use of GPS?

Once the positioning has been worked out, the GPS receiver can work out other information such as speed, bearing, trip distance, track, distance to destination, and much more. From this there are many uses of GPS such as

Military- GPS plays a very important role in the military. They are used by the military themselves, and are attached to all military vehicles and are used in minesweeping, aircraft operations, manoeuvring in sandstorms etc.

Emergency services- GPS is used to save lives, finding the closes vehicle to an emergency and mapping disaster zones.

Construction- GPS is used to in mapping, construction, and surveying. It helps in manoeuvring underground and construction where visibility is poor and within the sea and underground.

Vehicle Tracking-vehicle tracking is the most popular use for people today. A GPS equipped car will always guide you the right way. GPS equipped fleet vehicles are popular now too so you can manage a fleet of vehicles, calculating delivery times, direction, and speed, making a business more efficient.

Mobile- GPS receivers are now fixed in most newly released mobile phones meaning that its can be used for directions and mapping where ever the person is.

Scientific Research- GPS is used widely with environmental scientific research. GPS equipped balloons are used to track holes in the Ozone. It is also used to locate migrating animal herds, and tracking endangered species.

GPS is unlimited and as technology evolves so does the use for GPS. I have heard that GPS has recently been used to track pets, wow imagine if you could map what adventures your cat gets up to during the day?

A New Barcode

2009-07-27T08:00:00.000-07:00

A new type of Barcode has been revealed replacing the old black and white striped barcodes which are used on nearly all shop purchases today.

The new barcode know as Bokodes is said to hold thousands more information than the standard barcode.

Bokodes has a 0.1 inch diameter, and because of its ability to hold more information, the new code could be used to hold information of food packaging, nutrition information, and special offers which could be read by a mobile phone.

These new Bokodes use an LED covered with a mask and lens. The Information within the Bokodes is encoded in light shinning through the mask.

The Bokodes are said to be easier to use than original Barcodes and can be read from a distance of 20m although so far have only proved to be read of up to 4m, but this is still a lot bigger than a standard barcode which needs to be read up to a distance of one foot.

‘We think that our technology will create a new way of tagging’ Dr Ankit Mohan told the BBC news, who is one of the researchers behind the work.

At the moment though Bokodes are expensive to make at about £3 each, but researchers believe that this new technology could be refined and that a reflective tag instead of a powered LED would reduce the cost dramatically making it cost very little.

The Bokodes will be shown of in a conference in New Orleans next week.

Source BBC Technology News

Artificial Brain

2009-07-24T08:18:00.000-07:00

Henry Markram, a scientist has claimed that a detailed and functional artificial brain could be built within the next ten years.

The brain which is being created from reverse engineering the mammalian brain from laboratory data will be used to find treatments for mental illnesses, as it’s said that as many as two billion people suffer from some kind of brain illness.

‘It’s not impossible to build a human brain and we can do it in 10 year’ Henry Markram said.

This project is going to require huge technical resources and medical and scientific expertise. To process the date from a single neuron, one laptop is needed, which means that thousands and thousand of laptops would be needed to map the functions of a brain.

Source BBC Technology

DC Motor Guide - A guide to DC Motor Related Services

2009-06-16T01:18:00.000-07:00

If you wish to run an efficient DC Drive System, then you will need the best DC Motor, gearbox and drive shaft for the job. But how do you know where to look to begin with? Why not start with a guide to DC Motors? Why not start with DC Motor Guide?

DC Motor Guide is a beginners guide to DC motors for those wishing to invest in DC Motors. It has a list of applications for which DC Motors are used for, types of applications, a glossary of terms, as well as information on Drive Systems themselves.

If you're new to using DC Drive Systems, this site can point you in the right direction of suppliers, manufacturers and designers who can help make your application dream a reality.

But the most important area is the description of the types of motor. This section of the site will guide you through the motor buying process, the advantages and disadvantages of each type of motors, as well as a basic guide to how they work.

All in all, this is a great introduction to DC Motors. For those of you either with a keen interest in DC Motors or building effective drive systems, it's well worth checking out.

Is This The End Of The Recession in the UK?

2009-06-10T03:05:00.000-07:00

Most businesses have had a torrid time recently, with some switching to 4 day weeks to keep production profitable. As a result, companies have lost money, people have lost jobs & families have been struggling. Pretty grim, isn't it?

Well, there are areas of good news for April, with The Guardian reporting that industrial output has risen for the first time since February.

From the article:-

Manufacturing output rose 0.2 percent on the month in April, again an unexpected rise and following revised figures showing a similar rise in March which was the first increase since March 2008.

What does this mean? Are we out of recession yet. Maybe not, it's not a huge rise, but it's a positive when everything around here is so negative.

What do you think?

Fracmo - Brushless DC motors, Fractional DC motors, Gearbox design and Electric DC Geared motors

2009-06-02T03:59:00.000-07:00

Fracmo’s origins go back to 1932 when it was set up to manufacture small low voltage electric motors for the domestic appliance market.
Today, Fracmo supply and specialise in DC electric motors and gearboxes, gear motors from 0.04 to 0.750 KW output and gear design. These gearboxes are used in many appliances, including various mobility, recreations and leisure and light industrial.
These range from powered wheelchairs, hoists, and access ramps in the healthcare market, to autopilot drives, electric winches and pumps in the marine industry. Fracmo motors power heavy-duty machinery such as hydraulic systems and also delicate equipment such as laboratory test rigs.
DC drive systems are used to regulate speed, torque, voltage and current conditions of the DC motor/DC electric motor – including the brushless DC motors. Fracmo’s latest engineering team uses the modern design software to match your needs with the right drive solution.

Buckley Industrial

2009-05-08T08:49:00.000-07:00

Buckley Industrial is a long established company servicing a range of customers in the Power Generation, Chemical, Food Processing, Paper and Petrochemical industries throughout the UK and Europe.

Buckley Industrial is a world leader in hose inspection and hose testing. An inspection and hose testing can largely reduce the risk of accidents, leakages, unexpected outages and environmental pollution, and companies are starting to take these aspects serious to reduce these risks.

The hose inspection procedures are;

Hydrostatic Testing- Their facilities are of the most advanced available. The custom build test rigs with sensitive computer tracking equipment give them the ability to detect micro leaks, and defects in flexible hose assemblies.

Visual Inspection-Allows them to pick up on mechanical and corrosive damage, or wear and tear which can occur during installation, use, and storage.

Internal Inspection-This test the internal structure, as a hose can pass both hydrostatic test, and visual inspection, but still have imperfections. This could lead to failure shortly after being test, so the hoses are inspected using a videoscope which will pick up the smallest of damages.

Vacuum Testing- A recently upgraded testing rig will test hose assemblies to a total vacuum state (-29.92 inches of Mercury).

They can supply a wide variety of Hose and Hose Connectors, including the following; Metallic Stainless Steel Braided Hose Assemblies, Hose Couplings, PTFE Convoluted & Smooth Bore Hose, Rubber Hose, PVC Hose, Composite Hose, and Hydraulic Hose.

At Buckley Industrial after supplying and testing hoses, they will manage the life of each individual hose, from the day it is issued to the day it is retired.

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Fracmo

2009-05-08T08:17:00.000-07:00

Fracmo are specialist designers and manufactures of DC Drive Systems. The company are part of the Denis Ferranti Group. They supply permanent magnet, low voltage, fractional & brushless DC motors, Gearboxes plus in-line & right angled geared motors & transaxle units. They can easily tailor solutions to meet your individual & specialised applications, including Gearbox design, and their engineering team uses the latest design software to match your needs with the right drive solution.