Wednesday, January 14, 2009

SCHWING Stetter launches new Concrete Pump SP 1400

SCHWING Stetter India Pvt Ltd., a 100% subsidiary of SCHWING Gmbh, Germany, and a leading player in the Indian Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) equipment industry, has launched theSP 1400, the latest concrete pump in the SCHWING Global range of products. This is the fourth category of pump to join SCHWING Stetter's range of concrete pumps in India, who also manufactures the BP 350 range, BP 1800 range and BP 2800 range of concrete pumps for the Indian market. SP 1400 is ideal for the construction of buildings of vertical reach upto 30 floors. Designed and manufactured according to the most stringent international testing standards, the SP 1400 is a rock valve pump with a fast switching circuit with double cylinders. The pump is designed with the latest hydraulic components, thereby ensuring operational reliability and extended operational life for the product. A central bank of grease nipples makes the maintenance process very simple. Remote control facilities will be a standard feature of the pump, which can operate both on the piston side and the rod side. This results in a maximum concrete output of 52 cubic metres per hour, which can approximately fill concrete for the 5000 sq.ft of floor construction. A 4-cylinder engine makes the SP1400 highly fuel-efficient.

Speaking at the launch of SP 1400 Concrete Pump, Mr. Anand Sundaresan, Managing Director, SCHWING Stetter India Pvt. Ltd., said, "With latest technologies, planning and development, we at SCHWING Stetter, have carved a valuable niche for our products across the globe. We believe in constantly upgrading our products and services, based on our in-depth understanding of our clients' needs. It gives us great pleasure to thus introduce the SP 1400 at this point, which will complete our concrete pump product range, along with the products we already have. The SP 1400 is also specifically designed to meet the requirements of companies in the hiring segment, as well as companies in the commercial ready mix concrete business."

Also speaking at the launch, Mr. V.G. Sakthikumar, Chief Operating Officer, SCHWING Stetter India Pvt. Ltd., said, "Our commitment to our customers has always been the reason for our success. The SP1400 is designed so as to pump concrete at greater heights and faster speed. It also scores highly on fuel-efficiency, thereby bringing down the operating costs for our customers substantially, with the use of this pump. Also, the SP 1400 has a long service life. High reliability, low operating costs and, like any SCHWING Concrete Pump, high resale value are key features of the SP 1400, which will enable it to do really well in the Indian market."

The concrete pump is already being tested locally and has received extremely positive feedback from the customers who have tried the services of the product. The product is being launched for the first time across the globe and will be manufactured in India first, after which the Group will manufacture this model in USA and China.

Interview with Mr. R. S. Raghavan, M.D. of PROMAN INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES PVT LTD

PROMAN INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES PVT LTD was formed in 2001 by a group of professionals having extensive experience in Crushing and Screening. Here, the Managing Director of PROMAN, R. S. Raghavan, highlights some key areas in the business of crushing.

At PROMAN Infrastructure Services Pvt Ltd we manufacture and supply world class crushing and screening equipment. These include a complete range like PROMAN-LIPPMANN jaw crushers, PROcone – Cone crushers, PROMAN-REMco Vertical Shaft Impact (VSI) Crushers, PROMAN-ORTNER sand washing systems, PROMAN-Finedoor screens and feeders. PROMAN is based out of Bangalore, India and offers options for mobile units as well.

PROMAN offers great collaborations with world leaders in crushing and screening – like our PROMAN-REMco Vertical Shaft Impact Crushers (with REMco of USA), PROMAN-Finedoor Screens (with Finedoor of UK), PROMAN-ORTNER (with Aggregates of USA). In conjunction with this we have our technology of PROMAN-LIPPMANN jaw crushers (with Lippmann of USA) and the PROcone cone crushers. Our equipment are rugged, versatile and produce great tonnage, shape and quality at the same time. To top it all, we offer our mobile range in the name of PROMO VSI, PROMO Screens, PROMO Jaw and PROMO cones as well.

PROMAN can cater to world class standards in terms of aggregate and sand specifications to be met by various customers.

Demand for aggregates in India
The demand for aggregates continues to remain strong – more importantly the demand for quality aggregates with significance on tonnage is perhaps stronger ! What PROMAN can offer is exactly this quality and tonnage at a price very acceptable to the customer! PROMAN has a whole range of equipment in collaboration with world class crushing and screening equipment companies – with such collaborations, PROMAN offers varied solutions to customers to meet their specific requirements. On the other hand, we also offer single equipment alongside turnkey crushing solutions and for those looking for mobile crushing options, we have that too!

Maintenance and repairs
The key to taking care of this is by having well-trained service personnel within our own teams and by also
training the operators at the site of the customers first hand – both of which PROMAN is extremely committed about. At PROMAN, any breakdown at site is a problem that our personnel take up personally and attend to immediately. To make things somewhat easier, we also stock fast moving wear parts in different regions in India, and reduce downtime of machinery by periodical inspections as well.

Since PROMAN is a manufacturer of most of the components, we are able to offer a very low operating cost per tonne of crushed product.

Costing
PROMAN is far more affordable than imported machinery of a similar sort. Finance is the mainstay of the equipment business, without doubt – and with infrastructure projects coming up as fast as they are right now, it is only a matter of time, before lending comes back to its normalcy – these are times of precaution because of various consequences around the world, but the only way from here is forward!

Geographic presence in India
PROMAN has its presence largely in the southern parts of India and in the Western and northern regions as well

Reaction to the Central and State policies
It’s certainly a wait-and-watch situation – but some amount of respite has come about from the reduction in excise duty by about 4%. Nonetheless, as long as infrastructure is the focus of our government – other policies and impetus to the equipment industry will certainly follow.

Emerging trends and innovations
Keeping in mind the various policies to reduce global warming, it is important to understand that artificial sand is the way to go! Sand mining is already banned in one or two states in India, and it is only a matter of time that other states as well wake up to the reality and wisdom in this! Dust collectors used in the kind of machinery that PROMAN produces to make aggregate and sand, also help control pollution. At PROMAN, we are committed to a more social cause of preserving the earth for future generations to come!

PROMAN has a market share and goodwill in terms of the esteem that we command on the quality and tonnage of the aggregate or sand production – our aim and motto at PROMAN has always been-To provide innovative crushing solutions at the lowest cost per tonne!

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Energy Conservation with Steinel-German Sensor Technology

Pammvi introduces the complete range of State of the Art of over 150 different models of motion and occupancy sensors for energy conservation from world leaders – Steinel - Germany, used for both indoor and outdoor applications.

The most important thing is that there is no need of any breakage or damage to any existing false ceiling or wall and no paint is spoilt and the installation is very simple.

The DIY {Do It Yourself} category of sensors can be used for residential and small business applications, while the Professional series is used forintegration and automation in large business establishment s. These sensors switch on and off multiple electrical devices (e.g. fans, air conditioners, lights & appliances) based on human presence. Steinel provides stand-alone sensors for application with existing light fixtures or devices and composite lights fixtures [CFL’s, incandescent and fluorescents] with sensors.

Common applications are found in stairwells, restrooms, basements, car parks, utility rooms, shops, malls, hotels and gardens etc. The added advantages of sensors are enhancing the life of lights, switches and appliances connected to it. With Steinel – German Sensor Technology we have observed many customers save upto over 60% electricity cost in many cases apart from conveniences, aesthetics their return on investment is lesser than 12 months.

Steinel offers standard features like variable reach to suite the space requirements, customized switch off delay time after the last motion is detected, and lux adjustment to ensure that the operation takes place at selected light level and for conference rooms dimmable functions.

Steinel has introduced FRS 30 model sensors which can be used in basements, car parking etc. Steinel sensors are compatible with Indian power conditions and conform to high international standards regarding safety and certified quality. All Finance Heads, Chief Engineers of large Hotels, Hospitals, Large MNC’s, facilities Management Companies etc., could consider Steinel German Sensors for saving large energy costs besides excellent aesthetics and convenience.

Contact:

Pammvi Exports Private Limited
Sensor and Lighting Division
C-501, Remi Bizcourt,
9, Shah Indl. Estate, Veera Desai Road,
Andheri West, Mumbai -400053
Tel: +91-22–26732760/1052/26731904
Fax: +91-22–26731901
Email: info@pammvi.com
Web: www.pammvi.com

Friday, January 9, 2009

Auto Mall 2009 - Delhi's Largest Automobile exhibition starts from 9 January

Auto Mall 2009 - Delhi's Largest Automobile exhibition starts from 9 January


The national capital is all set to host one of the biggest auto shows in India – “Auto Mall 2009” from 9th January to 11th January at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Auto Mall 2009, an extravaganza full of action and entertainment, will feature some of the best Automobile brands, Premium Lounge for display of Luxury Cars, Formula one Car, Vintage Cars in addition to display of modified cars and bikes.

Auto Mall 2009 is geared up to showcase some of the best automobile brands in the country along with related products and services. This exhibition will be further complemented by unique auto job fare. There is no entry ticket for the visitors. 

“With such an unprecedented gathering of the Automobile fraternity under one roof, Auto Mall 2009 promises to offer exciting business opportunities for Automobile companies and knowledge of latest happening in auto sector and one stop shop for all auto related requirements for general public” says Mr. Sandeep Kapoor, Managing Director, Relio Quick India Pvt. Ltd. the organizer of Auto Mall 2009.

Showcasing the might of their mean machines are the eminent brands like Ford, Toyota, General Motors, Mahindra, Tata Motors, Honda, Skoda, Hindustan Motors etc.

Organized by Relio Quick, Auto Mall 2009, promises to give a huge flip to the Auto industry with about 20 National & international player’s participation and offers a new platform to the automotive industry to showcase its new and emerging products and technologies.

Auto Mall 2009 : Highlights 

· India’s largest Automobile Exhibition after Auto Expo.

· One Stop Shop for all auto related requirements.

· Formula One Car on display.

· Premium Lounge for Luxury Cars & Bikes.

· Unique Auto Job fair.

· Vintage Car gallery.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Test & Measuring Equipments

Test & Measuring Equipments For enameled wires Tan Delta Bending Point Test:
An Important Parameter

By Pankaj Gaikwad, Sivananda Electronics


Tan Delta Bending Point Test

Tan Delta Bending point test is very important test to know the curing quality of enameled wires. It is useful test for manufacturers of enameled wires as a guideline for process control at the same time it is useful for the user Industries at Incoming quality control as it gives nearest simulation of actual application.



Manufacturers can set the process

parameters so as to produce properly cured enameled wire. In this test the small AC sinusoidal current is passed through enamel film covering & heat is applied to the specimen which may occur during actual application when this wire is used in motors, transformers and coils. From this test the user can get an idea about the temperature up-to which the dielectric losses in enamel wire will remain steady. It can be related to actual application operating temperature.



Basics about Tan Delta (The Dielectric Loss Factor)

In case of ideal capacitor when an AC sinusoidal signal is passed through it current leads voltage by 90 degrees. In practical conditions some power is lost in the dielectric material / Insulation due to which slight shift in this angle occurs.

This small angle is called delta & denoted as the loss angle.

Tan of this angle represents the loss factor in reactive material.

Tan Delta=R/Xc =CR as (Xc=1/C),=2 F

R = equivalent series resistor Xc= Capacitive reactance. F= Test Frequency



How the Capacitance is formed in enameled wires?

As shown below the while performing Tan Delta Test on enameled wire Sample is prepared on sample holder. The inner conductor acts as one plate of capacitor where as molten wood's alloy in which the sample is dipped acts as another plate of capacitor. Enamel between these two plates acts as the dielectric material in capacitor. i.e. measurement of tan delta of this capacitor is actually the measurement of Dielectric Loss Factor in Enamel Film.

The Capacitance of the sample prepared from the wires having SWG 18 to SWG 26 is generally in the range 160pF to 450 pF.

Above SWG 26 the single turn on sample holder results in capacitance less than 160pF. Hence in order to increase the sample capacitance 2/3 turns of sample are wound on the sample holder for SWG 26 & above.

The Tan Delta Test can be carried out on round enameled copper wires as well as enameled strips. The difference is only in type of sample holder & sample capacitance generally strips sample have capacitance above 640pF. The strip sample holder construction is slightly different than the wire sample holder.

Enameled wire Tan Delta depends on following factors

1. Type of Enamel used

2. Curing quality of enameled wire



Curing quality of enameled wire depends upon the speed of wire & Temperature of enameling section.



In Tan Delta measuring equipment the enameled wire Tan Delta is measured with respect to the Temperature & the graph of Tan Delta Vs Temperature is plotted , a typical Enameled wire shows following characteristic where the tan delta remain steady up-to certain temperature & after this temperature it increases rapidly .i.e .the graph actually bends at this temperature. This point of graph is called Bending Point & Temperature of this point is called Bending Point Temperature.

Enamel manufacturers generally provide the table for the bending point temperature Data for different types of enamels. Minimum & Maximum Limits. If the Bending point Result is below the Minimum limit the wire is considered as under cured wire where as above the maximum limit the wire is considered as over cured wire.



Interpretation of Results & Process Quality Control

Under cured wire: If this result is indicated it shows either the speed of wire to be reduced or enameling temperature to be increased.

Over cured wire: If this result is indicated it shows that the speed of wire to be increased or enameling temperature to be decreased.



Bending Point Limits for Different Types of Enamels

Bending Point Temperature Limits for different types of enamels with various combinations are generally specified by enamel manufacturers as follows. Minimum/ Maximum limits depends upon the various combinations.The Table provided by the enamel manufacturer is the best reference to maintain the process parameters within the limits in order to get properly cured enameled wire.

Single Point Test

If more samples to be tested in less time instead of plotting complete graph a single X,Y reference point is checked. In this method the temperature of Bath is kept constant & many samples can be checked at the set temperature for Tan Delta results. This method to be used as indicative only wherever possible the wires to be tested for Bending point.



Single Point Test & Bending Point Test

In Bending Point Test the Result is related to the Temperature where as in single point test the result is related to Tan Delta.



In other words Bending point is related to X axis where as Single Point Test is related to Y Axis.



Hence in Single point Test Higher value results indicate under-cured sample.

& in Bending point test higher value results indicate over-cured sample.



Equipment used for Enameled wire Tan Delta Test

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

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