PECM Issue 32 2018 | Page 91

Fluid Handling ... always an intelligent solution NoTap A method for working on pressurised pipes eo id e v h h t e tc co W sc a an the d COMPRESSION FITTINGS ORIGINAL RANGE Sizes 15 - 100mm Malleable DZR Brass TAPPING CLAMP Malleable For detailed information contact our sales department: C. A. Baldwin & Co. Ltd., Valan House, 146-154 Wells Way, Camberwell, London SE5 7SY Telephone: 020 7703 2138 Fax: 020 7701 8436 [email protected] www.cabaldwin.com PECM Quarter page, CABCO.indd 1 Traditionally, modifications to pipe systems or repairs to leaking pipes or valves cause major inconvenience or high cost. Often these works involve draining down whole buildings and lengthy refill with attendant venting & de-aeration. Often the process can take many days to complete and re-commission. NO TAP engineering goes to the heart of the problem on pressurised pipe-work by being effective in the right spot. It eliminates drain downs, refilling and venting. It accomplishes your solution in an interval of time that other methods fail to achieve . QUICK RANGE Sizes 15 - 50mm LEAK SEALING CLAMP Sizes 10 - 100mm It offers great advantages to the Contractor and client alike – economy – no inconvenience or long shut downs. NO TAP – is quick – clean - positive. Work is confined to where it is required. DZR Brass Further information contact our sales dept: C. A. Baldwin & Co, Valan House, 146-154 Wells Way, Camberwell, London SE5 7SY 020 7703 2138 [email protected] www.cabaldwin.com 10/03/2016 10:38 PUMPED UP ABOUT 4.0 POTENTIAL With the race towards Industry 4.0 on, progressive cavity (PC) pump specialist SEEPEX is assisting customers to utilise Smart pump technology to boost process productivity. ‘Smart’ doesn’t mean more data is being generated; the data just becomes more accessible and relevant. For example, using pressure transducers which send a variable signal to a PLC integrated to a variable speed drive will speed up or slow down the PC pump, varying the flow rate as required. This reduces the wear rate, extending the service life and lowering TCO. Similarly, replacing sensors using IO-Link interface capabilities with variable sensing technology reduces reliance on remote data processing, enabling intelligent analysis of performance. And using flow meters linked to variable frequency drives (VFDs) allows for real time feedback and speed control of motors, achieving accurate product flow and enabling predictive maintenance schedules. A properly selected PC pump can also collect data to provide diagnostic tools for the entire system. For example, an unexpected pressure increase could signal a product change or pipework obstruction, while an increase in measured flow could indicate narrowed pipework. However, when selecting pump technology, it’s equally important to consider existing technology infrastructures. Used either as a standalone item or integrated easily into SCADA systems, SEEPEX’s smart dosing PC pumps maintain accurate flow using continuous real time feedback and adjustment. Pump and system protection can also be managed using temperature and pressure sensors linked to the integral PLC. Even a simple pump becomes exponentially more valuable when connected. Data from one sensor can be combined with data from another and linked with cloud intelligence to make smarter, even autonomous, business decisions. Data connectivity has the potential to revolutionise how we work. 01935 472376 [email protected] www.seepex.com Issue 32 PECM 91