GATES LAUNCH LOP VEHICLE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INNOVATIONS TO HELP BUMPER CROP PRODUCTION The horticulture sector is booming and is set to have another bumper crops season which will put more pressure on labour supply. Because of this the sector is looking at solutions, and robotics is now at the front of many minds, albeit at a cost. However, a cost analysis comparing robotic tray packing to labour packing has identified that leasing could be a way of introducing robotics. EQM supports this option as it offers the same for its labelling equipment. “It’s been successful for our label clients and it’s this out of the box thinking that will take the sector forward,” Anthony Bloxham of EQM says. Freephone 0800 147 847, email sales@eqm.co.nz, web www.eqm.co.nz 22 November 2016 Due to a change in design and the popularity of market implementation of ‘loss of pressure’ (LOP) in circuit activation for the vehicle fire suppression market, Gates has identified opportunities that currently exist in the market to develop a new Red Fire Suppression series called Barricade (BRFS) which is recommended for use in loss-of-pressure systems. “Our objective with the Barricade series is to offer a barrier layer with zero permeation,” says Gates’ marketing manager, Priscilla Robb. “Permeation of nitrogen can potentially trigger a LOP system, plus add additional cost from slow loss of nitrogen and subsequent recharging”. Newer LOP systems are activated by the loss of nitrogen, under pressure from a charged activation circuit. The Gates Red Fire Suppression hose is suitable for older style rise-of-pressure systems, where pressure is not Produce Snack Meat Beverage Dairy sustained in the activation circuit; and is used by both systems in the foam delivery circuit. “We feel the development of the BRFS is a great opportunity to increase sales and market share into the vehicle fire suppression market”, says Ms Robb. “The end-markets of 3E -energy, exploration and extraction as well as agriculture and infrastructure will benefit greatly from a system such as this”. The Gates BRFS hose will comprise a tube with a thermoplastic barrier lining, carbon steel wire braid reinforcement, a nitrile/PVC cover, a working temperature of -40°C - +100°C and a 500 PSI working pressure. Gates has already received positive feedback on the BRFS hose, with all testing having proved successful, along with the wire braid construction being well received, as it “promotes a robust construction over the competitor’s offerings”, says Ms Robb. She adds: “We’re confident that with major national hydraulic suppliers, we’ll make the most of the opening that currently exists”. P R E V E N T A T I V E M A I N T E N A N C E
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