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In the new paint shop of Putzmeister Concrete Pumps GmbH, transparent high-speed doors provide optimum working conditions
It looks modern and has an interesting architecture, the façade of the new paint shop of Putzmeister in Aichtal. It is dominated by 17 transparent high-speed turbo doors of the door specialist Efaflex from Bruckberg. The employees work in the hall as if they were outside, but protected from wind and weather. “People are used to work in sun light and cannot live without the close relation to their environment”, says Georg Metzner. He is responsible for purchasing building work, plants and machinery for Putzmeister in Aichtal. 16 of the 17 high-speed doors are identical. Apart from the three lower laths, all doors are made up of 225 mm wide, clear laths of acrylic glass. “Thus, our employees are always able to see whether the sun is shining outside or whether it is raining.
The doors look elegant and are nevertheless burglar-proof and stable. They convey the works a constant and uniform look. Switching to one single door manufacturer step-by-step also brings another important aspect for the responsible persons. They only have one single contact partner when it comes to maintenance and repair and this contact partner knows the works very well. A worldwide service agreement with Efaflex guarantees that ever door is ready for operation again within 48 hours. However: There have not been any major damages anymore since we have installed the new doors, says Georg Metzner. “Efaflex doors are simply so fast that they are never in the way.”
Net Safety Monitoring is pleased to announce that our entire UV/IR flame detection line has received qualification as SIL2 devices by exida® (the leading authority on SIL Rating Assessments).
The Net Safety Ultraviolet/Infrared flame detectors are also FM 3260 certified and CSA, ANSI/UL, ATEX, INMETRO and GOST-R approved for Class I, Division 1 (Zone 1), Groups B, C, and D.
The FMEDA testing performed by exida® yielded a Safe Failure Fraction that qualifies the UV/IR flame detectors as SIL2 devices in accordance with the IEC61508 standard. The SIL2 qualification allows the installation of the UV/IR into any SIL2 rated system. Net Safety now offers two SIL2 qualified devices for industrial flame detection, the UV/IR and the Phoenix Triple IR.
The Net Safety UV/IR flame detector monitors both the ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) spectral ranges, providing high immunity to false alarms due to lightning, arc welding, hot body objects and other sources of radiation. Net Safety’s Phoenix Triple Infrared flame detector delivers the ultimate safety, security and performance for any application. The Phoenix uses no external reflector for routine visual integrity checks – no other detector on the market can offer this advanced technology, which greatly reduces faults and maintenance especially in extreme applications where salt, heavy rain, sand or snow are constantly present. It has the lowest power consumption of any competitive product and is engineered to perform even in the most extreme conditions. With a full 90 degree certified field of view and extended detection ranges, field adjustable sensitivity and time delay, proprietary Automatic Digital Zone (ADZ) technology and the highest immunity possible to hot body radiation, lightning, arc welding and sunlight – the Net Safety Phoenix Triple IR is setting the new standard for industrial grade multi-spectrum IR flame detection.
Net Safety Monitoring Inc. is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of fixed toxic and combustible gas detectors, flame detectors, safety systems, and ancillary safety and security products. With representation throughout the world as well as global sales offices located in Calgary, Houston, Abu Dhabi, Beijing and Singapore, Net Safety Monitoring is committed to delivering unparalleled service and support for all of the products we produce. For more information about Net Safety Monitoring and its products, please visit www.net-safety.com.
Capacitor discharge ignition transformers for boilers, gas cookers, gas discharge lamps and other applications with high voltage pulse output.
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The newest generation of the proven FISCHER XDL® spectrometers is now available. They replace the well established FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XDL®-B spectrometers.
The FISCHERSCOPE®-X-RAY XDL® instruments are universally applicable energy-dispersive x-ray spectrometers. They represent the next step in the development of the proven FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY XDL® model series. Like their predecessors, they are particularly well suited for non-destructive thickness measurements and analysis of thin coatings, for measurements on mass-produced parts and pc-boards as well as for the solution analysis.
A high count rate is achieved by using a proportional counter tube, which allows for precise measurements. Using the Fischer fundamental parameter method, coating systems as well as solid and liquid samples can be analyzed standard-free. It is possible to detect up to 24 elements in the range from chlorine (17) to uranium (92) simultaneously.
The XDL® x-ray spectrometers have an excellent long-term stability, which among other things is reflected in a significantly reduced calibration effort.
The instruments of the XDL® series are especially well suited for measurements in quality assurance, reception inspection and production monitoring.
Typical areas of application are:
•Measurement of electro-plated mass-produced parts
•Inspection of thin coatings, e.g., decorative chromium-plating
•Analysis of functional coatings in the electronics and semiconductor industries
•Automated measurements, e.g., on pc-boards
•Solution analysis in the electroplating
The new instruments are now available at all FISCHER offices.
SC high-performance tap for blind hole threads up to 2xd in steel materials e.g. C70, 42CrMo4, X40CrMoV5-1 (1.2344) with a tensile strenght from 800 N/mm2
Reduced production costs due to three times higher cutting speeds compared to HSS-E taps
Highest process reliability without birdnesting thanks to perfect short chips
Stringent requirements are imposed as regards the reliability of power supplies for medical locations. The standard IEC 60364-7-710 / DIN VDE 0100-710 provides the basis for this application. This standard requires that power be supplied by two independent sources and the application of an unearthed power supply system (IT system) with insulation monitoring for Group 2 locations.
The new changeover and monitoring devices of the ATiCS710 series are the ideal solution for this task. For the first time, it has been possible to accommodate both the switching elements and the electronics together in an extremely flat, compact enclosure. The modules utilise a new safety concept that corresponds to SIL2 (Functional safety according to IEC 61508). The patented switching technology integrated in the power section ensures reliable changeover by mechanical and electrical interlocking and also high dynamic strength of the contacts. The insulation, load and temperature monitoring module accurately checks/controls the IT system and reports variations at an early stage. Furthermore, a test current generator allows the integration with an earth fault location system. Operating status and alarm messages are transmitted to alarm and indicator units or SCADA systems via a bus system.
Additionally, the trend-setting integrated ATiCS concept provides essential features, such as automatic/manual operation, history memory for events, reminder for periodic tests, and a programmable digital input resp, relay output. The ATiCS-device is designed to be connected completely by plugging in. That means that service work can be easily performed during operation.
The ATiCS710 changeover and monitoring devices are available for nominal currents up to 125 A with a variable changeover period of t < 0.3 ... 20 s. For safety-relevant applications in 1- and 3-phase power supply systems, we offer devices of the ATiCS700 series up to 160 A. The two ATiCS variants are suitable for DIN rail mounting or screw mounting.
“Jack looked up at the erupting mountain. A red -hot cloud billowed over it. Fires burned on its slopes.” Vacation Under the Volcano by Mary Pope Osbourne is one of the Magic Tree House series books. It is the story of Jack and Annie and their trip to the ancient volcano (Mt. Vesuvius) in Pompeii. Contained within the entertaining plot are accurate descriptions of the volcano and its eruptions.
Curriculum Connections
This book could be used to instill interest in/reinforce the subject of volcanoes. It would help teach the students that the earth’s surface is constantly changing (5.7) The book would be most appropriate for grade levels 3-5. A great across subject book, it would serve easily as a reading group book.
Additional Resources
Book: Vacation Under the Volcano
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrator: Sal Murdocca
Publisher: Scholastic Inc
Publication Date: 1998
Pages: 74 pages
Grade Range: 3-5
ISBN: 0-590-70639-X
370Z: BACK TO BLACK
Just over 40 years ago a motoring icon was born. As the sixties moved into the 1970s, the Datsun 240Z was launched on the US market. American drivers instantly fell in love with the car and sales in that one market alone regularly topped 50,000 units annually. The Z legend had begun.
Now four decades, six generations and well over a million cars later, Nissan is introducing a special celebratory version of the newest two-seater to wear the famous Z badge – the 370Z.
The 370Z Black Edition marks the 40th anniversary in style. Available from April as a coupé only, and in a limited edition run of just 370 units in Europe, it comes in two distinctive metallic shades: black and quartz. Both paints use Nissan’s pioneering Scratch Shield technology, ‘healing’ the finish in the case of stone chip damage.
Inside the 370Z Black edition there are:
The exterior of the 370Z Black can be identified thanks to:
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Standard specification means it already has a bespoke BOSE premium audio system, 19-inch forged alloy wheels, Stop/Start button with Nissan’s Intelligent Key and a sporting six speed manual transmission with unique Synchro Rev Control technology. The electronically controlled rev matching system ensures perfect ‘heel and toe’ gear changes every time. A seven-speed automatic version with column-mounted paddle shifts is available as an option.
The Black Edition comes as standard with Nissan’s next generation combined audio and navigation system, offering improved ease-of-operation, new and updated features.
At its heart is a high performance Hard Disk Drive (HDD) navigation system that offers customer audio storage capacity of 9.3GB.
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Among the many benefits are vastly extended mapping which now includes Turkey, Eastern Europe and Russia, as well as a new easy to follow 3D navigation guidance with improved graphics and a more realistic depiction of the road and landmarks ahead for many of Europe’s principle cities. The resolution of the new 7 inch screen is up to four times better than the previous generation system.
Real time traffic information is supplied via RDS-TMC, but quicker operation allows the system to offer re-routing in a fraction of the time.
The new generation system uses a touch-screen interface, maximising both ease of use and safety not only for the navigation, but also for other functions such as Bluetooth phone connectivity and entertainment. It is also possible to operate the system using voice recognition.
On-screen instructions can be displayed in eight different languages including English, French, German, Spanish and Italian – while voice recognition is supported in seven – English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Dutch.
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The new generation navigation system also allows USB connectivity for portable audio devices. Furthermore, DVDs can be played on the centrally mounted navigation screen (when the car is stationary), while external audio and video devices can be connected via the VTR connections that are found in the central storage box.
In terms of its mechanical specification, the Black Edition matches the standard 370Z. That means a 3.7-litre 24-valve twin cam V6 developing 328PS and a limited top speed of 155mph and a 0-62 mph time of 5.3 seconds (5.6 seconds for the automatic version). The 2010 model year update means the 370Z is now fully compliant with forthcoming Euro 5 emission legislation.
Exemplary levels of handling and grip are assured by the focused rear-wheel drive chassis which features fully independent suspension, powerful upgraded brakes and precise speed sensitive power steering.
Since its launch in June 2009, more than 1,050 examples of the 370Z have been sold across Europe, an exceptional achievement for a niche product in extremely challenging market conditions. The car’s largest market to date has been the UK, followed by France and Germany.
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"The ‘story of Z’ is full of positives, with success not just in the sales charts all over the world but on racetracks and at award ceremonies, too. The 370Z Black Edition is a fitting tribute to a great car," said Vincent Wijnen, Nissan’s European Vice President for Marketing.
Customers can order the 370Z Black Edition from all Nissan High Performance Centres and throughout the dealer network with deliveries starting in April.
Prices start from – £33,645 for the manual and £35,045 for the automatic transmission (prices include £750 showroom tax which comes into effect on 1 April 2010).
[Source: Nissan]
Interesting report from Japan Times:
Finance Minister Naoto Kan said Friday he discussed a range of “sensitive issues” with U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner ahead of a meeting of the Group of Seven industrial powers.
But Kan told reporters he was asked by Geithner not to disclose the details of their talks, though noting that Japan and the United States shared views that the two countries face “sort of similar difficulties” in rebuilding economic growth and public finances.
Apparently one of the subjects discussed, according to the article, was financial regulation, which makes sense.
We also have to wonder whether Geithner is nervous about Japan’s gigantic pile of Treasuries, and what the aging, debt-laden nation plans to do with them going forward.
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Flow data shows an abrupt withdrawal of German and Asian capital from Club Med debt markets. The EU’s refusal to offer Greece anything beyond stern words and a one-month deadline for harsher austerity – while admirable in one sense – is to misjudge how fast confidence is ebbing. Greece’s drama has already metastasised into a wider systemic crisis. The world risks a replay of the Lehman collapse if this runs unchecked, this time involving sovereign dominoes.
Barclays Capital says the net external liabilities of Greece are 87pc of GDP, or €208bn (£182bn). Spain is worse at 91pc (€950bn), and Portugal worse yet at 108pc (€177bn); Ireland is 68pc (€123bn), Italy is 23pc, (€347bn). Add East Europe’s bubble and foreign debts top €2 trillion.
Read the full story at The Telegraph >
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After a jittery end to the US markets on Friday, the Nikkei immediately fell 1% on its Monday open.
But, fortunately, the index has clawed back and now only down modestly. US futures are up modestly.
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Heavy Rain has landed on the streets, that is. With just a couple more weeks before Sony’s dramatic, suspense-action game hits the store shelves, they’ve decided to take it out for a spin first.
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It’s been a couple of months since Nissan first announced a special 40th anniversary model of its svelte 370Z, and, following a batch of spy shots confirming the car’s arrival, we’re about to get our first up-close-and-personal look at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show. But Nissan isn’t about to let American customers have all the fun, so it’s releasing a similar special edition for the European market.
Like its American counterpart, the Europe’s 370Z Black Edition celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Nissan Z, and packs most of the same features that distinguish its Yankee brother. That means darkened 19-inch Rays wheels, red brake calipers, red leather interior with a red-stitched steering wheel, special badges and the like. In fact, the only thing that seems different, apart from the “Black Edition” moniker, is the availability of a second exterior color: while the American version can only be had in “quartz” dark grey, the European Black edition can also be had in – you guessed it – black. It also comes with the full infotainment package
The 370 examples will begin distribution in April – a month after the Geneva Motor Show where it’s set to debut – with a £33,645 (~$53k) price tag in the UK. That’s over £5k above stock, but then the Black edition comes packed full of optional equipment. Full details in the press release after the jump and high-res photos in the gallery below.
Gallery: 2010 Nissan 370Z Black Edition
[Source: Nissan]
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Chrysler just debuted its Dodge Charger commercial during Super Bowl XLIV. There idea:
You’ve sacrificed a lot, but surely there is a limit to your chivalry. Drive the car you want to drive.
Love it? Hate it? Let us know in the comments section after the jump.
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– By: Omar Rana
So far our favorite automotive related 2010 Super Bowl XLIV commercial, Bridgestone’s ‘Whale of Tale’ commercial shows three young men on an adrenaline-packed drive toward the coast. Kind of normal until you realize there is a live killer whale riding as the fourth passenger.
If you haven’t seen it – we don’t want to ruin it for you.
Hit the jump to check out the commercial after the jump.
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Cars.com’s 2010 Super Bowl XLIV shows Timothy Richman’s life.
As described by Cars.com:
He put out a grease fire from his highchair. Bypassed the training wheel stage while learning to ride a bike. Helped a damsel on the beach suffering from a jellyfish sting. Delivered breached Bengal cubs. And rescued a cheerleading squad from a tornado. Timothy Richmans story isnt exactly the oldest in the book. A genius? Perhaps. One things for sure, with knowledge comes confidence. And that’s why he always uses http://www.Cars.com when buying a new car.
Hit the jump for the commercial.
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GoDaddy’s 2010 Super Bowl XLIV commercial just made its debut. The commercial features Danica getting a massage when the masseuse randomly auditions to become a GoDaddy Girl.
You can check out the teaser after the jump and head over to GoDaddy.com for the full commercial to see what was too spicy for TV.
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Just before the end of the first quarter, Hyundai debuted another 2011 Sonata commercial showing the unique paint process that goes into the new sedan, set to Beautiful Piano Sonata.
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Have you very wanted to know what your kids are doing at all time? well I haven’t but now you can. This little application is priced at a very high $14.95 a month and what do you get? not much, all you get is the ability to track the calls, massages and service. The application just added Windows Mobile supports and if you get it now, you can start watching in on your kids by today night.
