MAKITA has announced it has added a cordless shear wrench to its powerful 40VMax XGT platform to handle a fastening capacity of up to 250 M22 bolts in one charge. The new WT001G Shear Wrench is compact and lightweight while still delivering on all aspects of performance. Weighing just 5.5kg and at 1.6kg lighter than its predecessor model, Makita’s new shear wrench offers a lightweight yet rapid fastening solution for M16, M20 and M22 high strength torque shear bolts (HTB), and M16 and M20 super high strength torque shear bolts (SHTB). Capable of achieving up to 804Nm of maximum fastening torque, the powerful brushless motor delivers up to 250 M22 tightened torque control bolts per charge when used with a 4.0Ah XGT battery. e| customerservice@makitauk.com w| www.makitauk.com Brixworth Engineering, manufacturer of the renowned Benco engine stands, has announced it has produced its largestever side-mounting turnover stand. Supplied to the Croydon facility of a leading power transmission specialist Voith Turbo, the Benco 1050 (an upgrade to Brixworth’s standard Benco 1000 engine stand) is helping this progressive plant to inspect and service a variety of engines and transmissions. With a load capacity of 5000 kg (at 500 mm from the mounting spindle) and a turning capacity of 10,000 Nm, the Benco 1050 supplied to Voith Turbo facilitates the manipulation of complete engines for inspection, repair or modification. Moreover, it is a mobile version featuring a motor drive to deliver rotational speed up to 4 rpm, although customers can opt for floor mounting and manual operation if preferable. Control of the Benco 1050 at Voith Turbo is via a fixed pushbutton station, with pendant control available as an option. As a further point of note, Brixworth designed and manufactured additional mounting arms to minimise deflection throughout the loading and rotation process.Rugged, cost-effective Benco engine stands are said to be ideal for undertaking a whole host of new-build, repair and refurbishment operations quickly and easily. With these popular engine stands, users can rotate or horizontally and vertically manipulate engines with ease to minimise the dangers of personal injuries associated with the manual handling of heavy loads. An adjustable column facilitates working at a convenient height while maintaining access to all aspects of the operation. Although a comprehensive range of standard models is available, Brixworth has considerable experience in the design and manufacture of bespoke engine stands to suit individual customer requirements. The company can undertake site surveys and provide engineers to evaluate any special demands, ensuring the supply of a safe, effective and cost-competitive solution. t| 01604 880338 e| sales@benco.co.uk w| www.benco.co.uk 18 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk June/July 2024 Industry Update Bubble detecting sensors Side-mounting turnover engine stand When Britain’s largest working siege machine returned to Warwick Castle recently to form the centrepiece of a new show - The Legend of the Trebuchet - the castle needed a way to provide the correct tensioning for this ancient and medieval warfare. Hearing the call to arms, Hoist & Winch duly supplied a class-leading Hadef electric winch offering 1500 Kg pulling force (safe working load) with supporting frame and foundations. To showcase the power of the mighty trebuchet and bring a highly entertaining and educational spectacle to the banks of the river Avon next to Warwick Castle, a new show - The Legend of the Trebuchet - opened in March. In the lead-up, Warwick Castle required the services of a high-performance electric winch to ensure reliable and repeatable tensioning of the trebuchet prior to launching its projectiles. The choice was a Hadef electric-powered wire-rope winch, delivered and installed by Hoist & Winch Ltd as part of a turnkey project. After an initial site survey to discuss the requirements of this highly unusual application and specify the winch design features, Hoist & Winch returned to oversee a test fire of the trebuchet and measure its pulling force with a load cell and site tractor. Once complete, Hoist & Winch was in position to make a formal offer, comprising fully specified winch, mounting frame and foundation base.At the centre of the solution is a Hadef 400 V, three-phase, 50 Hz electric winch that delivers 1500 kg pulling force from its 25 m rope length. Control is via a low-voltage radio remote with back-up plug-in pendant. Features of note include: a pressure roller for the wire rope drum; four-position top/bottom geared limit switches; a galvanised steel mounting frame for the winch; and electrical enclosures with IP66 protection rating. Following order receipt and drawing approval, Hoist & Winch commenced on-site installation and commissioning, a process that included individual hydraulic pull tests of the resin anchor bolts for the winch frame. t| 08450 171126 e| sales@hoistandwinch.co.uk w| www.hoistandwinch.co.uk Electric winch catapults trebuchet into the spotlight New lightweight cordless shear wrench Helping to protect pumps from running dry and detecting even the tiniest bubbles in flow control applications is a good example of where system engineers need to prevent unwanted and expensive downtime due to pump malfunction caused by unwanted gas inclusions. The development of the PAD20 sensor (a finalist in the recent Food Tec Awards) is a good example of the innovative range of sensors available from BAUMER. This ‘smart’ sensor helps to protect pumps from running dry whilst also helping to ensure maximum system performance and optimum use of resources. However, the PAD20 sensor is not only good at protecting pumps as reliable detection of gas bubbles also optimises the energy efficiency of cooling and heating systems in industrial applications. t| 01793 783839 e|sales.uk@baumer.com w| www.baumer.com/gb/en/
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