Elesa at the Advanced Engineering Exhibition, NEC Birmingham, 31st October – 1st November 2018 Stand No. A16

The Elesa stand at this year’s Advanced Engineering Exhibition focuses on specialist equipment and design considerations. These include their new wireless position indicators and hygienic design levelling feet, as well as their ELECOLORS* program for matching components to customer colour schemes.

The new Elesa DD52R-E-RF is a wireless spindle positioning system, designed for an efficient manual spindle positioning, consists of UC-RF control unit and, up to 36 electronic position indicators DD52R-E-RF (Elesa Patent).

Most often, machine setup is performed manually by means of traditional mechanical indicators coupled with handwheels or crank handles, following a specific list of set-up parameters.

The new electronic position indicators DD52R-E-RF are networked to UCRF control unit via radio frequency (RF). This system is particularly suitable for applications that require frequent format changes, facilitating the correct adjustment of the target/current position of the machine parts, also representing a safety system. PLC control does not allow the machine to start the production cycle, thus avoiding production issues.

The new levelling feet series Hygienic Design (LM-HD-SST, LM.F-HDSST) including screws and nuts (NTHD-SST) are suitable for environments where a high degree of hygiene management is required and they are certified 3-A by Sanitary Standard, Inc. that promotes food safety and public health.

Furthermore, the execution with holes for ground mounting is certified according to the EHEDG guidelines (European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group).

Among its over 40,000 product codes available in stock, Elesa offers an extensive selection of standard components, in the ELECOLORS* chromatic range: orange, grey, yellow, blue, red and black.

Livelier colours than the traditional grey and green "Reseda", typical of the mechanical industries of the past, these are now accepted and requested by a growing number of sectors. The reasons behind this new market requirement come from an aesthetics renewal process of machine tools and equipment that has transformed the design and requirements (not only technical) of the components.

Further information regarding Elesa products may be found at: www.elesa.com or follow them on twitter: www.twitter.com/ElesaUK.

*Trademark application

METCASE Launches New 19” Rack Enclosures

METCASE has created a new 19” mini-rack version of its advanced TECHNOMET table-top instrument enclosures.

The new TECHNOMET cases are designed for mounting standard 19” subracks, chassis and front panels. Applications will include test and measurement equipment, networking and communications devices, sound and studio systems, laboratory instruments, industrial computers and control systems.

These elegant and ultra-modern enclosures combine diecast aluminium front and rear bezels, a folded case body and chassis and four snap-on cover trims to create a flush-fitting cohesive design with no visible fixing screws.

Standard 19” panel mounts with caged nut apertures for fixing the equipment are included in the front and rear bezels. There are three standard case sizes: 3U, 4U and 6U, all with a depth of 400 mm. Custom depths can be supplied on request.

The rear and base panels are ventilated to aid cooling. Inside there are two subrack/chassis support rails. All case panels are fitted with M4 threaded pillars for earth connections. ABS side handles are recessed for easy portability. Moulded ABS non-slip feet are also included. Prices start at £170.

Accessories include 1U to 6U (unvented and vented) 19” front panels and M6 caged nuts and fixing screws.

METCASE can supply TECHNOMET 19” enclosures fully customised. Services include: custom front panels; CNC punching, folding, milling, drilling and tapping; fixings and inserts; painting and finishing; digital printing of legends and logos.

View the METCASE website for further information: https://www.metcase.co.uk/en/Metal-Enclosures/Technomet-19-.htm 

Geotech Transitions To QED Environmental Systems With Strategic Move To Coventry

There is much excitement at leading global manufacturer and supplier of portable and fixed gas analysers Geotech as the company begins its transition to become known in the industry as QED Environmental Systems.

Geotech was first acquired by QED Environmental Systems in 2016 as part of a move to expand and develop both businesses in an ever-growing market place. Now Geotech is re-branding as QED Environmental Systems to recognise that it is trading as part of the QED group.

There has been great investment in Geotech since 2016 and the rebranding further cements QED’s commitment to working as one single, autonomous business.

The latest announcement comes as the firm relocates to a state-of-the-art premises in Coventry as part of a strategic investment into the region.

The 25,000 sq. ft. facility is a brand-new facility and is now home to over 50 employees. It boasts a newly designed open plan office, kitted out with state-of-the-art equipment including an ISO:17025 calibration laboratory to support the gas instrumentation business.

The new site will serve as the international headquarters for QED Environmental Systems, delivering to Europe and a burgeoning Asian and Middle Eastern market.

Dean Kavanagh, Managing Director at QED, said: “This relocation marks a stepping stone in our drive to build a world class environmental technology business. We are prepared to step up to the challenge and continue to grow our offering to the market place. This latest investment demonstrates the importance placed on the Geotech products by QED Environmental Systems and gives us confidence in our future.

“We took every step for a seamless move to Coventry, which has a rich heritage in manufacturing and engineering.”

To ensure an effortless transition for both customers and distributors alike, the new premises is purpose-built to be an engineering facility to ensure the business maintains and excels all current manufacturing and calibration standards.

The company has alerted customers, distributors and its entire supplier network of the location change and has taken every step to ensure that products sent to the company for calibration are being redirected to the new facility.

For further information on QED’s range of products, please visit our website or call +44 (0)333 800 0088.