Buyers Guide 2021

RENOVOTEC, a fast growing UK rugged hardware, software and services provider for supply chain companies has announced it is launching a seasonal November 2020 to end February 2021 campaign featuring rental and purchase discounts on market- leading handheld and vehicle-mounted mobile warehouse devices, as well as a special offer on Renovotec’s remote network monitoring service. “Our campaign is designed to support supply chain users needing to upscale their warehouse operations flexibly as we approach an anticipated seasonal spike, in uncertain times” says Renovotec managing director Richard Gilliard. “Our scheme gives companies the option to rent more cost-effectively while avoiding capital expenditure. They can also purchase selected Honeywell products at a lower price. Plus, users have the option to ‘rent then buy’ – arguably providing the ultimate flexibility in warehouse device acquisition.” w | www.renovotec.com NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL has launched a new service aimed at safeguarding manufacturing businesses from downtime during obsolete equipment breakdowns. The company says SparesVault offers guaranteed access to a bespoke automation spare parts inventory with the intention of balancing the cost of holding obsolete and end-of-life spares against the threat of machine downtime.The subscription-based service starts with a comprehensive review of system-critical assets to create a detailed obsolescence report with recommendations for automation parts to be included in the bespoke SparesVault inventory. The agreed SparesVault inventory is then sourced by Northern Industrial, with all parts serviced, tested and checked before being held in a secure bonded warehouse facility. Back-ups of relevant parameters and programs are also securely stored on cloud-based servers. t | 0800 234 3747 w | https://nicontrols.com/uk/ The ability for plant engineers to rapidly identify abnormal conditions and better manage the dynamic behaviour of their rotating plant with proven, flexible and easy-to-install monitoring systems has never been more important. With this in mind machine monitoring specialists SENSONICS says it has continually developed and refined its successful Sentry G3 machinery protection system which provides outstanding protection combined with flexibility of hardware in a single, easy-to-use module type for all sensors. Advanced features include; Vibration, position and speed parameter trending facilities, including log and view of up to 60 days of data, ‘look back’ at trends and alarms, plus download data for further analysis in Excel. It is also now possible to directly view proximity probe gap and vibration transducer bias voltages, to verify correct transducer operation and calibration. t | 01442 876833 e | sales@sensonics.co.uk w | www.sensonics.co.uk At 18, Jonathan Kinsella joined THORITE as an apprentice service engineer, and thanks to the Thorite policy of promoting from within, he graduated to become a capital sales engineer. Jonathan then decided to progress his career away from Thorite to gain greater experience, but three years later, Thorite has announced his appointment as aftermarket manager, working closely with the capital sales and service teams. Aftermarket Solutions is a new concept for after-sales customer care, replacing previously outdated service contracts by providing customers with a menu of service and support options that are individually tailored to their specific requirements. The company says the resulting package gives customers more added value and a much more focussed service from Thorite Service through Thorite’s team of capital equipment sales and support specialists. t | 0800 0341 041 e | Jonathan.Kinsella@thorite.co.uk New aftermarket manager C.K says, renowned for high quality power tool accessories, it offers everything trade professionals need to power through jobs quickly and efficiently. With that in mind, C.K has enhanced its range with innovative new products, including three new Multitool Blade Sets; a new 40mm HSS Cobalt Sheet Steel Hole Saw; and a Glass and Ceramic Drill Bit Set of 5, all designed to consistently achieve the best results. The three C.K Multitool Blade Sets, all feature bi-metal blades and include: The C.K Multitool Blade 5 Piece Set (T0870) and two 2 Piece sets (2 x 34mm x 40mm Wood/ Metal Bi-Metal Blades T0875) and (2 x 28.5mm x 57mm Wood/ Metal Bi-Metal Blades T0876). All the C.K sets were derived from field research. Visit the spotlight section on www.pwemag.co.uk for full details. t | 01758 704704 w | www.carlkammerling.com Taking machinery protection to the next level C.K has announced it is set to extend its successful lighting range, with a fantastic selection of innovative new products, including a range of high performance site lights and head torches, that offer a host of advanced features and benefits, including the very latest in LED lighting technology. This includes: The C.K T9613 Head Torch, a feature packed, powerful LED head torch, available in a USB Rechargeable model or battery operated option; and the C.K T9735USB 10W Rechargeable LED Site Light, one of the most powerful compact site lights on the market. The company says, whatever the task in hand, the new C.K lighting products, are designed to offer trade professionals a great choice of innovative products that combine versatility with quality and reliability. Visit the spotlight section on www.pwemag.co.uk for full details. t | 01758 704704 w | www.carlkammerling.com Lighting the way with new products 20 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk Annual Buyers’ Guide 2021 Maintenance Matters “Game-changing” new service Seasonal campaign launched Cutting edge power tool accessories