Global demand for energy from all sources continues to increase as usage and population grows, placing ever greater physical and performance demands on the components used in the gathering and processing of energy.
Two major projects undertaken by IMI Critical Engineering are helping to optimise performance and output at one of South America’s largest power plants. The Mejillones facility, located on the Chilean coast in the country’s Antofagasta region, has produced power from a combination of coal, diesel oil and natural gas since its establishment in 1995, with an annual output of around 3 million megawatts. One of its key roles is in the provision of power to many of the mining facilities in the region, making unscheduled interruptions highly undesirable.
The Thermal Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials has developed a versatile fibre, Superwool® Sealcoat™ HT, which is suitable for use in nearly a dozen furnace lining applications. From primary liner to emergency repairs, and backup insulation to patching, the mastics are a perfect complement to Morgan’s range of fiber and dense refractory materials.
Fluke® Process Instruments has introduced the SpotScan™ line scanning accessory for its family of best-in-class spot pyrometers. Compatible with the Endurance™, Marathon, and Modline® 5 and Modline 7 Series of infrared (IR) noncontact temperature measurement sensors, the accessory features an innovative scanning mechanism that enables users to gather temperature data over a larger area on the target.
Cost-efficiency and precision in the series production of complex components – fineblanking scores with a whole range of user benefits. The process opens up new technical approaches to manufacturing large numbers of ready-to-install multi-functional parts and offers new ways of maximizing cost efficiency. Its versatility with regard to parts geometry and complexity and scope for reducing the number of downstream operations makes the technology extremely interesting from several aspects.
Fluke® Process Instruments has introduced the Endurance™ Series of high-temperature ratio pyrometers. These rugged and flexible instruments enable continuous visual process monitoring and are designed to meet the demands of harsh industrial environments, including primary and secondary metals manufacturing, carbon processing and silicon production.
Following a number of sizeable new business wins, IMI Critical Engineering, the global leader in flow control solutions for the oil & gas, power and petrochemical industries, is set invest heavily in order to increase the manufacturing and commercial footprint of its operation in Malaysia.
Southco has further expanded its successful line of rotary latching solutions with the launch of the stainless steel R4-10 Rotary Latch with Integrated Bumper. Southco’s newest rotary latch is available in single and two-stage options and features an integrated rubber bumper that eliminates noise and vibration caused by normal operation. The stainless steel version offers corrosion resistance for consistent performance in harsh environments.