PECM Issue 18 2016 | Page 12

Editors Choice Make your checkweighers fit for speed and precision Azanechiller 2.0 Sets New Benchmark in Air Cooled Ammonia Chiller Performance Natural cooling specialists Star Refrigeration has re-engineered their new Azanechiller range to help customers reduce energy costs, avoid the uncertainty of synthetic f-gas refrigerants and invest in a future proof solution that will deliver reliable cooling for 20+ years. The company set about developing Azanechiller 2.0 by focusing on a chiller design and key components that would mark a new era in chiller efficiency. Through the combination of variable speed reciprocating compressors technology, EC fans, close approach evaporator design and in-house PLC software, Azanechiller delivers an efficiency that is 51% higher than the EcoDirective and 20% higher than competing high efficiency chiller solutions. To find more about making the natural choice with the enhance range of Azanechillers 2.0 visit www.star-ref.co.uk Chiller Contingency Planning for Critical Cooling Situations keeps Star Refrigeration Customers Cool Star Refrigeration, in partnership with Aggreko, has launched a Refrigeration Contingency Plan Scheme aimed at providing peace of mind for owners of industrial refrigeration plants should the unthinkable happen. The Refrigeration Contingency Plan Scheme provides a 4 to 6 hour bespoke response to an emergency situation, with the aim of rapidly re-establishing cooling and minimising disruption to the business operations of a wide range of sectors for which cooling is essential. A video highlighting the benefits of Star’s Chiller Contingency Plan can be found at http://bit.ly/1O5rI4o Fit for speed Top speed in measurement signal conditioning with up to 180 weighings per minute, FIT7A is guaranteeing speed and efficiency in your machines. Fit for precision Top values when it comes to precision, with standard deviations of only 0.1 g for 10 kg and the new accuracy class C4. So your machines can guarantee safety and precision with minimum reject rates. Fit for competition With up to 60% cost advantage over other load cells based on electromagnetic force compensation, the FIT7A is competitively priced. Your machines can stay competitive and help y ou open up new, previously unobtained market segments. www.star-ref.co.uk Aura Light specified for The European Parliament The European Parliament is EMAS (Environmental Management and Audit Scheme) certified and is applying a new environmental policy. This policy predefines the electrical consumption and the degree of comfort required when the Parliament is in session. In order to comply with this policy in terms of lighting, the Parliament contacted Aura Light. The operator, Axima Maintenance, explains: “The installation of Eco Saver Long Life at the European Parliament will permit a 25,000 kWh/ year reduction in energy consumption, in other words a reduction of 12%, without affecting the quality of the lighting. This equals maintenance cost savings of more than 83,000 Euros during the lifetime of the tubes”. Tel: 01952 250800 www.aura-light.co.uk Flowtechnology™ UK With over 30 years of trading experience, Flowtechnology™ UK is the premier catalogue provider for Fluid Power products within the UK and Republic of Ireland. Flowtechnology™ UK works in close partnership with its customers, supporting a network of officially accredited distributors as well as a range of independent resellers. More information: www.hbm.com/automation-fit7a The Premier Service Provider in the UK: • Next day delivery on orders placed up to 10pm • Carriage free on all orders above £390 (£290 online) • Flexible order and delivery options – online ordering (24/7) HBM United Kingdom Ltd [email protected] www.hbm.com • Bespoke, non-cat (product sourcing for obscure parts or large orders) • Vitassem: hose assemblies, pipe threading, hose cleaning, walform, tube manipulation and kitting. Tel: 0845 456 1222 12 PECM Issue 18 www.flowtechnologyuk.com