WCA July 2007

Technology News

Q8Oils on the engineering shop floor Q8Oils, UK, has announced a new initiative for engineering lubricant users. Called ‘Q-Care’, the service offers engineers practical advice, help and solutions on all aspects of lubricants, including health and safety. Phil Davies, UK technical manager explains: “When we talk to engineering firms, we often find they could be getting a lot more from their metalworking fluids and lubes. Sometimes they’re having problems because they are diluting fluids too much – or even not enough. “Other firms can often be using more expensive lubes than they need. Mistakes like these are costing them money.” Q-Care’s engineers produce detailed records of each machine and its lubricants, they track trends and provide detailed action plans. These plans form an important Health & Safety audit record for businesses. The initiative also offers a dedicated business-to-business website containing information on fluids management, health and safety advice and lubricants. The engineers carry what is, in effect, a portable laboratory in their cars. This means that there is no need to wait while samples are taken off-site and analysed – the Q-Care engineer can

Q-Care engineers carry portable analysis equipment, enabling reports to be completed on-site ▲

carry out the analysis and produce a report while on-site. Q-care is designed to be a complete support package for the metalworking and engineering sector and is supported by Q8Oils’ team of specialist engineers covering the UK. All are qualified and have undergone a comprehensive Q8Oils training in lubricants, their uses and how to fix the problems that can arise from them. Q-Care also offers managers the chance to have their machine operators

trained in the correct use of fluids, again providing a vital HSE record. Mike Phillips, technical sales manager, added: “Q-Care offers a whole suite of certificated training packages – training is one of the most effective ways to make sure firms are using lubricants correctly. It clears up any ambiguity or uncertainty and sets a standard staff can aim for – and reach.”

Q8Oils – UK Email : marketing@Q8Oils.com Website : www.Q8Oils.co.uk

New line of media control cables from Coleman Coleman Cable Inc, USA, has launched a new series of media control cables for the structured wiring industry. These new products are engineered to meet or exceed the protocols for the AMX ® , AMX AXLink™, Crestron ® , Cresnet ® , Elan ® systems and Via! ® touch screens. A variety of constructions are offered which include low capacitance shielded twisted pairs or Cat 5e for control, two conductors for power, and an optional RG59 for video. Colour-coded riser rated jackets (teal with a yellow stripe, teal with a red stripe, and solid purple) provide easy identification. Designed for the professional contractor, these combination cables will stream- line installations on all commercial and

residential job sites, including applications such as home offices, commercial offices, hospitals, educational institutions, or any locations where multi-media and automation controls are installed. “Sophisticated control systems require multiple runs of multi-purpose cable to each location,” said Deane Myers, product/ market manager at Coleman Cable. “With our new media control cables, installers can save time and money on the job.” Coleman Cable also manufactures electrical and electronic wire and cable products for the security, sound, telecommunications, electrical, commercial, industrial, and automotive industries.

Coleman Cable Inc – USA Fax : +1 847 689 1192 Website : www.colemancable.com

A sample of the new media control cable

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