Buyers Guide 2023

Editor: Aaron Blutstein t| 01732 370340 e| editorial@dfamedia.co.uk Content Sub Editor: Leslah Garland t| 01732 370340 e| leslah.garland@dfamedia.co.uk Sales Director: Damien Oxlee t| 01732 370342 e| damien.oxlee@dfamedia.co.uk DFA Direct: Ian Atkinson t| 01732 370340 e| ian.atkinson@dfamedia.co.uk Production Manager & Designer: Chris Davis e| chris.davis@dfamedia.co.uk Marketing Executive: Hope Jepson e| hope.jepson@dfamedia.co.uk Project Liaison Manager: Emma Floyd t| 01732 370340 e| emma.floyd@dfamedia.co.uk Reader/Circulation Enquiries: Perception t| +44 (0) 1825 701520 e| cs@perception-sas.com Finance Manager: Caren Brown e| caren.brown@dfamedia.co.uk Managing Director: Ryan Fuller e| ryan.fuller@dfamedia.co.uk Chief Executive Officer: Ian Atkinson e| ian.atkinson@dfamedia.co.uk Published by: DFA Media Group 192 The High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1BE t| 01732 370340 f| 01732 360034 e| info@dfamedia.co.uk w| www.pwemag.co.uk Official Supporters: Printer: Warners, UK © Copyright 2023, DFA Manufacturing Media Ltd ISSN 0262-0227 PWE is a controlled circulation magazine, published 11 times a year. Please contact DFA Media with any subscription enquiries. Paid subscriptions are also available on an annual basis at £100.00 (UK) or £170.00 (Overseas) P+P included. The content of this magazine, website and newsletters do not necessarily express the views of the Editor or publishers. The publishers accept no legal responsibility for loss arising from information in this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be produced or stored in a retrieval system without the written consent of the publishers. COMMENT 3 NEWS 6 A round-up of what’s happening in industry. INSIGHT 10 SOUTHERN MANUFACTURING PREVIEW 12 MAINTENANCE MATTERS - 14 INCORPORATING PROBLEM SOLVER Focus on: Seals, Bearings & Lubrication/ Remote Monitoring The way in which bearings are mounted has a profound effect on both the performance and reliability of these vital machine components. Mark Townsend, lays- out the key principles for mounting bearings successfully and describes a tool that ensures such operations can be carried-out quickly and accurately. PROCESS, CONTROLS, & PLANT 20 Focus on: Power Transmissions/ Sensors & Measurement When selecting sensors for measuring thickness, the first step is to choose an appropriate method and measurement technology. The material, surface and thickness of the target play a crucial role in deciding which option is best for the application, says Glenn Wedgbrow. ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 30 Focus on: Boilers, Burners, & Controls The University of East Anglia (UEA) has used steam boilers from Fulton for many years, but even the University was surprised at how efficient the installation of new VSRT boilers proved to be when it replaced ageing plant. PWE reports. HANDLING & SAFETY MATTERS 34 Focus on: PPE Alex Minett looks at what employers and employees need to consider to protect feet at work. PWE ANNUAL BUYERS’ GUIDE 2023 37 PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIRECTORY 79 Contents 10 34 14 30 Annual Buyers’ Guide 2023 www.pwemag.co.uk Plant & Works Engineering | 0 5 BCAS official media partner