PWE October 2021

A leading multi-specialist industrial supplies and services provider in the UK – Rubix – has announced it is launching a nationwide specialist cutting tools and machining division. The company says ‘Rubix Cutting & Machining’ will provide access to standard cutting tools, best in class turn around for bespoke special tooling solutions, product proving, as-new regrind and recoating services and on site technical support to customers across the UK & Ireland with cutting and machining needs supported by all the leading brands. The new division integrates as a single entity the company’s cutting and machining technical competency centres and expert specialist engineers from the South West to the North East of the country. When it comes to metal removal, this will make it even easier for customers to access the most effective solution. w | www.rubix.com Brian Grunes, Arco Professional Safety Services Confined Space training expert (pictured) offers guidance on the risks of confined space working and the upcoming changes to the City & Guilds training accreditation Q. What kind of working situation could pose a confined space risk? The existence of confined spaces in some workplaces can be reasonably easy to identify and understand. Tanks, vessels, sewers among others are known to be confined spaces to people working in those environments; however, the existence of confined spaces in commercial or non–industrial premises are less well known. Service ducts, lofts and void spaces, plant rooms or poorly ventilated rooms can be confined spaces too and often found in commercial buildings, hospitals, universities and residential dwellings. Visit www.pwemag.co.uk for the full release. w | www.arcoservices.co.uk/home/confined-space Hand protection specialist UNIGLOVES has announced it has launched of a new range of reusable gloves and specialist electrical safety gloves with specific solutions designed for workers in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. The company says the new Unigloves Nitrex industrial gloves range ensures truly comprehensive hand protection against all major risk categories including chemical, cut, impact, thermal and electrical hazards.Protective performance features for the new gloves include cut, puncture and abrasion resistance, through to dry, wet and oil grip in addition to chemical resistance. It also includes protective sleeve and gauntlet options along with a range of dip coatings.New surface technologies have also been created. For those having to wear their gloves for extended periods of time or in warmer environments, Unigloves has also incorporated Sanitized Actifresh in selected products. t | 0800 049 6602 e | enquiries@unigloves.co.uk w | https://unigloves.co.uk/reusable-gloves/nitrex/ summary or https://unigloves.co.uk/reusable- gloves/sibille-safe/summary Hazardous work environments demand effective and reliable communication between people. With a range of up to 3km the new HELLBERG Local hearing protector and communication headset makes it easy to talk to with colleagues - without the hassle of taking off ear defenders. The company says it’s just one PPE solution in a wide range of eye, face, hearing and communication solutions that have been developed and independently tested in “real-life” situations for optimal performance to deliver products that are comfortable and reliable in any risk environment. The SECURE series features multi-functional and foldable passive ear defenders available in 3 protection levels to advanced electronic communication solutions. SECURE ACTIVE allows customers to communicate with colleagues, hear warning signals and other important information while protected from hazardous noise. t | 01484 854788 e | sales@hultaforsgroup.co.uk w | www.hellbergsafety.com Hearing protection solutions CIRRUS RESEARCH has announced the launch of its latest cloud-based noise monitoring system, Quantum Outdoor. Quantum Outdoor is a single solution for remote monitoring of noise 24/7, it uses powerful cloud software to give users control over their environmental noise impacts at their desktops. Quantum Outdoor can be easily installed around the boundary of a premises or in remote locations, and multiple devices can be synced up to the cloud together. Once installed they will start gathering noise data and other environmental information in real time. The cloud connectivity instantly makes noise and other environmental data available to view, analyse and report on from a desktop or tablet. Other features include automated alerts if the decibel exceeds a user-specified level so you can always stay in control and take corrective action when needed. t | 01723 891655 e | sales@cirrusresearch.com w | https://www.cirrusresearch.co.uk/products/cloud-based-monitoring/quantum-outdoor/ Environmental noise monitoring Cutting and machining division Training for confined space working A survey of 250 UK SME and large manufacturing companies carried out by ABB ROBOTICS reveals a change in attitudes towards robotic automation in the UK, with 81.2% of companies saying that they are considering an investment in robots because of recent events including COVID- 19. Conducted as part of the launch of ABB’s new GoFa and SWIFTI collaborative robots, the survey shows how the impact of the pandemic has been widely felt by many businesses across the UK, with many affected by restrictions on workforce availability caused by lockdown and strict social distancing measures that have reduced their production capacity. Visit www.pwemag.co.uk to read the full release. w | go.abb/robotics Industry Update October 2021 www.pwemag.co.uk Plant & Works Engineering | 35 Covid-19 causes shift in attitudes to robots Reusable hand protection solutions