UK representative for German, Swedish and Dutch fume, dusts and all forms of airborne contamination equipment will exhibit the systems at a UK manufacturing show.

Flextraction, the Melton Mowbray, specialist solution provider capturing at source all forms of airborne contamination - dust, fume and oil mist is exhibiting at the Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Exhibitions at Thorpe Park, Surrey, UK, from 7-8 February 2007 on stand P32. The Company who are sole UK representatives for TEKA , Germany, localised extraction arms manufacturer - Fumex AB, Sweden, localised extraction arms and filters - Kiekens Products, The Netherlands, industrial high vacuum cleaning systems, will be exhibiting and demonstrating a wide range of their products including; TEKA's Caremaster SF, a BIA european standard approved mobile one way welding fume filter designed for many types of industrial fume extraction. This extractor has a fan capacity of 2,500m3/h with a low operating noise level of 75dB(A) with a dust collection efficiency of around 99,9% using a class W3 filter for when high alloy steel with >30% nickel based alloys are involved.

It is very user friendly incorporating a large access door for easy filter changing and has both an audible and visual alarm when the filter needs changing.

LF 790 mobile filter for extraction of gases, fumes and dust from Fumex.

Designed for use in laboratories, hospitals, pharmaceutical and electronic component manufacture, laser branding as well as welding it is a highly efficient 0-70 l/second airflow, low noise level up to 56dB(A) at 100% unit which can be used with a wide range of gas and particle filters.

Filters are easy to change and it is lightweight 25kg and compact.

Also on show will be a Fumex LFK 175 single station local fume extractor designed to remove, fumes, gases and dust from the work station using a Terfu 75mm diameter arm with a maximum airflow of 0-80 l/second.

Using a H13 filter is 99.99% efficient for 0.3 micron particles.

Details of other equipment from Flextraction, including their own brand products will be available on the stand.

Optifit is a new and highly versatile full face Air Purifying Respirator (APR) Mask from Willson, the leading respiratory protection equipment brand from Bacou-Dalloz.

Optifit is a new and highly versatile full face Air Purifying Respirator (APR) Mask from Willson, the leading respiratory protection equipment brand from Bacou-Dalloz. It is not only designed to offer excellent respiratory protection against a range of contaminants, depending on the filter type fitted to it but also comes in three sizes so it will fit comfortably on almost any face shape or size. This makes the Optifit APR the ultimate multi-purpose respirator within the working environment.

Optifit is specified to the highest levels, all with wearer comfort, functionality and safety uppermost in mind: * Full face polycarbonate visor giving excellent all-round vision even in difficult working conditions * U-shape seal makes correct positioning easy and is comfortable for long periods * Ultra-light silicon flange aids wearer comfort but is also tough and resistant for long term shelf-life * Three sizes - small, medium and large - will fit most faces comfortably and allow use by a range of workers * Built-in speech diaphragm enables easy communications with fellow workers * Silicon exhalation valve facing the mouth ensures no re-inhalation and aids communication * Five point harness with safety buckles for easy disconnection * Lateral adaptor accommodates workers who wear prescription spectacles.

The Optifit APR mask has an RD 40 connection to the filter and comes with a free choice of filter from Willson.

With few component parts, the Optifit is easy to dismount and assemble for regular cleaning and testing purposes.

A compact carrying case to help protect the Optifit against everyday wear and tear or accidental damage is also available in Blue or Black.

Pyroban, the safety and environmental company will be exhibiting at IMHX, the materials handling and logistics.

Pyroban, the safety and environmental company will be exhibiting at IMHX, the materials handling and logistics show, in hall 18, 13-16 March, 2007. Companies using or supplying explosion proof equipment are warmly invited to join the company at the show and learn more about the fascinating world of Pyroban. Pyroban helps companies manage their risk of explosion by preventing industrial equipment - fork trucks, scrubber dryers, cranes, shrink wrap machines etc - being the source of ignition in hazardous areas.

Pyroban safety systems help protect workers globally in applications that include oil and gas platforms, refineries, paint and ink manufacturing, pharmaceutical plants, food and flavours industry and third party warehousing and logistics.

IMHX provides visitors, particularly end users, the opportunity to have direct contact with Pyroban, enjoy the hospitality at the suitably named 'FLASHPOINT' bar and to discuss their needs and requirements with a specialist independent to the forklift truck industry.

Each day, Pyroban will also be conducting a 30 minute seminar concerning explosion proof topics, specifically for end users or suppliers wanting to gain a greater understanding of managing risk and in particular the maintenance of EX trucks.

The stand will also feature a captivating 90 second time-lapse film created by a top London film producer that documents two months worth of Pyroban's bespoke engineering on one truck.

The footage will be screened on the stand every 15 minutes with some staggering statistics and information concerning Pyroban production.

Ian Ratcliff, Managing Director for Pyroban said 'This show is about Pyroban's relationship with users and suppliers alike.

We will be available to discuss technical or legislative subjects in detail, but essentially visitors can just drop in, look at the trucks, see the video and have a drink.' To register for the seminars or to book a time with a Pyroban specialist at the show, please contact Lara Wilson.

A new control system has been introduced that protects any make of press and its tooling from damage, reduces production downtime, improves component quality and minimises raw material wastage.

A new control system has been introduced that protects any make of press and its tooling from damage, reduces production downtime, improves component quality and minimises raw material wastage. Called Touch Control, it is manufactured by German sensor and instrument manufacturer, Unidor, and is available through sole UK agent, Bruderer UK, Luton. The control is easy to use, having no keys, buttons or switches - just a touch screen.

It is fed with signals from non-contact, oil-resistant, eddy current sensors strategically located around the working area of a stamping or forming press.

Any out-of-tolerance measurement stops production automatically.

Up to eight analogue channels are measured to a positional resolution of +/- 1 micron, each channel being set up and monitored for upper and lower limits, and curve envelope.

Results are displayed numerically and graphically on the screen, either in absolute values or as deviations.

There is sufficient memory for storing the parameters of 300 die set-ups.

The exact positions of the punch, stripper plate and die may be monitored, enabling double sheets or slugs to be detected, so eliminating scrap and the risk of broken tooling.

Any out-of-parallel movement can also be identified, which if not due to slug build-up may indicate worn or broken stripper springs.

Bottom dead centre of the ram can be measured precisely and adjustments made at the control to ensure correct closure of the punch and die, extending the life of the tool.

This is crucial for accurate coining, which can be affected by variation in operating speed, temperature change or a blocked scrap chute.

Monitoring of press force is also possible.

The system is especially suitable for coil-fed presses, as one of the Touch Control's functions is precise optical measurement of the strip as it is fed through the tool.

In the case of high-speed presses, including those produced by Bruderer's Swiss parent company, the Unidor control supports operation at up to 1,500 strokes per minute (spm).

Finally, dynamic, static or multiple stroke monitoring including flank counting can be selected, for which purpose four digital PNP/NPN inputs are provided.