Dedicated Electronic Automation Team

09 February, 2023

The Bradford based company also unveiled new products and technology at the event, held at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre in Hampshire.

Visitors to the show were able to meet EA technical development manager Mik Rhodes, who was on hand to explain how Thorite could help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) unlock the potential of electronic automation to develop equipment which delivers faster changeovers and improved productivity.

The team employed demo units to explain the best uses for pneumatic and electronic automation, as well as electric pick and place grippers demonstrating the range of motion available with the latest technology.

Tom Simpson, marketing co-ordinator for the EA Team, said: “Electronic automation is increasingly being recognised by OEMs as a more efficient alternative to pneumatic power on some machinery.

“We have expanded our expertise over the years in line with this shift and we’re excited to be sharing it at the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics show, which is a highlight of the engineering events calendar.”

Thorite’s Systems Team were available to discuss everything from panels and valve islands to compressor and OEM sub-assemblies.

Thorite also used the event to introduce the newly launched Ultima range of oil-free compressors from Gardner Denver, which are 37% smaller and said to be 13% more efficient than other compressors and have no need for ducting thanks to their internal heat exchangers.

Thorite’s in-house pump expert provided hands-on demonstrations using a cut-away unit of Graco’s new electrical-operated double diaphragm (EODD) pump, QUANTM, which requires zero compressed air and delivers up to 80% reduction in energy consumption, while maintaining proven air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pump benefits.

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