EuroWire November 2016

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Ametek Land has developed an innovative new pyrometer that provides high accuracy and a three-in-one capability specifically for aluminium applications, including extrusion press exit, extrusion press quench zone, and aluminium strip mills. The SPOT AL EQS (SPOT aluminium extrusion, quench and strip) pyrometer is an extremely flexible instrument with pre-configured algorithms that make it especially suitable for use at the extruder press exit and quench position as well as at mill entry and exit positions in hot rolling mills. In addition, the pyrometer’s algorithms can be customised and tuned for ▼ ▼ The SPOT AL EQS – an extremely flexible instrument with pre-configured algorithms Three-in-one capability

bespoke applications and specific aluminium grades. This latest addition to the Land range of SPOT pyrometers was specifically designed to work in low emissivity environments where regular pyrometers might struggle to provide accurate and reliable readings. It has the ability to measure a wide temperature range from 200° to 700°C/392° to 1,292°F. Utilising the latest, cutting-edge temperature detector design in combination with the most-advanced data processing algorithms, Land has created an extremely accurate and repeatable pyrometer with a fast response time. Incorporating the latest digital communication capabilities, the SPOT AL EQS can be configured remotely through a dedicated web server, and with Power over Ethernet (POE) capabilities is able to communicate data over Ethernet through a variety of different protocols (TCP-IP, Modbus TCP, DHCP, http, udp and ICMP). This further ensures that, along with the traditional 4-20mA/0-20mA output signal, the SPOT AL EQS can be easily integrated into any plant control infrastructure. SPOT AL EQS works straight out of the box and can be installed by just a single person, offering greater convenience and ease of use. If the sensor is in an inaccessible location, SPOT AL EQS has a remote viewing capability to verify alignment and ensure a high level of accuracy. A built-in camera aids alignment, which, combined with a green LED, allows the user to position the measurement point in an optimal location to avoid ambient lighting reflections. Data from the SPOT AL EQS is available remotely as snapshots using free SPOT Viewer software or standard web browsers. SPOT pyrometers are designed for high accuracy, high reliability, simple installation, configuration and flexible digital communications. They can be easily interchanged with other Ametek Land pyrometers and other manufacturers’ equipment. All processing functions are integrated into a single pyrometer, making them suitable for use in all sized plants. Designed in close collaboration with industry-leading aluminium producers and plant control system engineers, the SPOT AL EQS pyrometer is helping lead the way in improving aluminium extrusion and strip plant throughput, quality and energy efficiency. This latest Ametek Land temperature measurement instrument already has demonstrated its ability to provide immediate data for process improvement. Ametek Land – UK Website : www.landinst.com

New area sales manager for South America

development and integral development for wire and cable plants, he has gained an overall knowledge in the industry. Together with the Niehoff agency in Chile, Rheintek Chile Limitada, Mr Torres will take care of customers in South America, in Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela, marketing the machinery portfolio of Niehoff Germany. His second field of activity will be the sales of all machinery built at Niehoff-Herborn Máquinas Ltda, Brazil, supporting them in their sales area. Maschinenfabrik Niehoff & Co KG – Germany Website : www.niehoff.de

Alfredo Torres has been working for Niehoff Group as the new area sales manager for the South American countries. Mr Torres holds an engineering degree in manufacturing processes and has gained vast experience in various industrial areas such as automotive and the wire and cable industry where he has worked among other fields in R&D, engineering and maintenance and in the development of all kinds of cables. Working as a commercial area manager for Latin America focusing on machinery installation and commissioning, pre and aftersales technical assistance as well as wire and cable manufacturing process

▲ ▲ Alfredo Torres – the new area sales manager for South America

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