E N V I R O N M E N T Dean Ferguson, says that there were examples of polymers being used in America and Asia, but the project he had been involved with in Melbourne was the first of its kind in Australia. Some of the factors that should to be considered when choosing polymers were presented by Ferguson at C&P2015. The identified factors included structural properties such as the strength and stiffness of the material, and durability factors such as UV resistance and ‘creep,’ which is defined as deformation under constant load. Other environmental factors include the effect of moisture or immersion, in addition to the material’s response to chemicals and solvents. Ways to mitigate these factors include restricting the design load on the material and to include UV stabilisers in the polymer mix. 30 February 2016 Australian researchers from UNSW and Monash University recently reported the discovery of a magnesium-lithium alloy that is an extremely lightweight, high-strength alloy that forms a protective layer of carbonate-rich film on exposure to air, making it far less prone to corrosion. Corrosion can be thought of as dull or uninteresting, but Dr Robert Francis’ keynote address—the PF Thomson Memorial Lecture— was punctuated by the classic rock anthem “Smoke on the Water” by Deep Purple with Dr Francis “playing” the different concentrations of various corrosion solutions. The PF Thomson Memorial Lecture has been delivered at every C&P Conference since 1951. Dr Francis’ lecture presented the latest research into galvanic corrosion and protection. The ACA works with industry and academia to research all aspects of corrosion in order to provide an extensive knowledge base that supports best practice in corrosion management, thereby ensuring all impacts of corrosion are responsibly managed, the environment is protected, public safety enhanced and economies improved. Next year, the ACA will being saying ‘Haere mai’ to delegates attending Corrosion & Prevention 2016 when the conference returns to New Zealand to be staged in Auckland’s Sky City Convention Centre between November 13-16, 2016. As always, the conference will be the premier corrosion event in the Asia Pacific region and will feature a program of keynote speakers and technical presentations. EN 35 years manufacturing in New Zealand SHEET METAL AND GENERAL ENGINEERING DUST EXTRACTION Reverse pulse bag lters Cam l Gold series collectors Cyclone and staƟ c lters Fans and rotary valves Design build - project management SPRAY BOOTHS Kit set open face booths Auto spray lines Heated spray and bake booths Heated drying rooms Paint work staƟ ons Spray plenums designed manufactured to AS/NZ 4114 V-DUCT Modular ducƟ ng components pipes-bends-clamps-reducing bends diverter valves - dampers and more VIKING TIMBER HEAT TREATMENT PLANTS Heat treatment ovens for wood packaging to IPSM 15 regulaƟ ons Stand alone ovens - container re t systems 151b McLeod Rd, Te Atatu South 0610, Auckland, NZ Ph 09 835 4090, Fax 09 835 4070 www.vikingltd.co.nz HM042 VIKING LTD KIWI TO THE CORE Thirty eight years on and Viking is still holding on to the same principles as when it was founded – a family business doing things the Kiwi way and staying true to, and furthering the success of New Zealand manufacturing. Since 1978 Viking has concentrated on providing complete air pollution control systems. They specialise in dust extraction, spray booths, modular ducting, welding and fume extraction, general engineering and fabrication, sheet metal work, marine re-fit and modifications, and they do this across all industries. They also have in-house design capability with CAD and SolidWorks. With a collective experience of many decades their team is focused on doing things right and taking pride in what they produce. “It’s about doing things the Kiwi way with ingenuity,” Viking’s Ross Metcalf says. “It’s about keeping the New Zealand engineering industry strong. We are always training two apprentices.” Indeed, training young people is a big part of Viking’s philosophy and goes hand in hand with doing things the Kiwi way. “We’re a company proud of our New Zealand roots, we use as much Kiwi products as possible to support our economy and we encourage our staff to apply the good old Kiwi tradition of innovation in the workplace,” Ross says. When you discuss projects with Viking Ltd you access years of hands on experience and deal with people who have interacted with the wide range of New Zealand industries. They know how to achieve the right results and the smooth running of all projects. Viking Ltd’s customers keep coming back for the same tried and trusted world class engineered systems, componentry and advice that they have received over the years and work with a company that is a true partner in furthering the profitability and efficiency of New Zealand’s manufacturing industry.
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