Plant Works & Engineering March 2022

Machine protection and condition monitoring specialist SENSONICS has announced it has added IECEx and UKEx intrinsically safe certification, alongside ATEX certification, for its range of Senturion X DNX803 series of transmitters. These upgraded shaft vibration and axial position transmitters are approved for installation and use in hazardous areas with potentially explosive atmospheres (gases) or dusts. The DNX8031 (shaft vibration) and DNX8033 (shaft position) proximity probe transmitters are suitable for above ground applications when used in conjunction with Sensonics intrinsically safe range of XPR eddy current type proximity probes and XEC cables. These 4-20mA loop powered modules provide easy integration with either the local machine PLC or a plant wide DCS since it’s powered through the safety barrier measurement loop. t | 01442 876833 e | sales@sensonics.co.uk w | www.sensonics.co.uk RUBIX in the UK has announced it has acquired West Country Tool Co. (WCT), a leading independent specialist distributor of cutting tools, as part of the Group’s network development strategy. Established in 1974, WCT is a leading value-added supplier of cutting tools and related products across the South of England. The business focuses on indexable carbide tooling and the provision of customer-oriented technical-based solutions, primarily to customers in the precision engineering, aerospace, oil & gas, and automotive sectors. WCT will become part of the Rubix Cutting & Machining Division, retaining its existing branding, whilst becoming ‘A Rubix Company’. In joining this division, WCT will enhance the Group’s technical capabilities while providing substantial synergies for both organisations in relation to geographic coverage and the breadth and depth of customer offer. w | www.rubix.com w | www.wcti.co.uk MATARA UK, a specialist in automation, pneumatics and linear motion products, has announced it has completed a substantial project for the manufacture and supply of machine guard frames for T S Converting Equipment. T S Converting provides solutions for slitting, coating and lamination of a wide range of substrates, tailored to suit customers’ requirements. To ensure people do not get too close to the machinery when in operation, and to comply with safety regulations, machines are supplied to customers with a protective guard frame. With T S Converting’s latest project – a substantial order of mixed machines – the company turned to Matara, which has over two decade’s experience in this field. Working from T S Converting’s CAD drawings, Matara cut the aluminium to the correct size and assembled the guarding panels to T S Converting’s exact specifications. t | 01684 850000 e | sales@matarauk.co.uk w | www.matara.com/ Machine guard frames supplied Maintenance Matters Company acquisition Every one of our high-quality products is manufactured for long life performance and engineered for your safety. DESIGN. INNOVATION. DURABILITY. International lubricants manufacturer ROCOL has announced it is reinforcing its support for UK customers with the appointment of a new metalworking fluid chemist. Daniel Moulson studied Chemistry at Sheffield Hallam University before starting his career with in the cosmetics industry. Working first in quality control, he continued his career there as a microbiologist. He joins the technical department at ROCOL where his primary role is to work with the service engineers to offer advice and recommendations for the efficient running of metalworking equipment. Daniel is also the first point of contact for customers with issues that cannot be fixed on-site and require deeper investigation. ROCOL says Daniel’s appointment reinforces its commitment to the metalworking sector and ensures that ROCOL customers across the country will continue to receive the highest levels of service and support. t | 0113 232 2700 e | customer.services@rocol.com w | www.rocol.com Reinforcing customer support Transmitters for monitoring in hazardous areas