April/May 2024 www.pwemag.co.uk Plant & Works Engineering | 05 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 Sales Manager: Andrew Jell t| 01732 370347 e| andrew.jell@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 Manager: Hope Jepson e| hope.jepson@dfamedia.co.uk Operations Manager: Emma Godden-Wood t| 01732 370340 e| emma.godden-wood@dfamedia.co.uk Reader/Circulation Enquiries: Perception t| +44 (0) 1825 701520 e| cs@perception-sas.com Financial: Finance Department e| accounts@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 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 SMART MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING WEEK/ MAINTEC 2024 PREVIEW 12 MAINTENANCE MATTERS - INCORPORATING PROBLEM SOLVER 16 Focus on: Plant & Asset Management/ CMMS Tom Cash explains how the role of condition-based maintenance (CBM) helps maintenance engineers recognise gross defects before catastrophe strikes. PROCESS, CONTROLS, & PLANT 24 Focus on: Compressed Air/ Seals, Bearings & Lubrication David De Pril, Director examines ways to consume less energy, produce more, and bring lasting benefits in terms of sustainability, profitability, and effectiveness to your compressed air applications. 30 ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 30 Focus on: Boilers, Burners, & Controls/ Net Zero PWE takes a look at a new system that allows customers to monitor their boiler room from any device, anywhere in the world, to optimise energy and water efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance. HANDLING & SAFETY MATTERS 34 Focus on: Health & Safety In environments like loading and unloading areas, where safety is paramount, companies face a dual challenge of meeting operational demands while ensuring employee well-being. Wouter Satijn explains further. SPECIAL FOCUS 36 Hire Equipment PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIRECTORY 42 Contents 12 36 28 30 BCAS official media partner Subscribe for your FREE copy now
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