The London Lifestyle Awards first took place in 2010 and is now an event held annually.
The awards are the first of their kind and the event attracts thousands of entrants.
Nominations and Ceremony
The awards were created by London PR man Jason Gale. The awards are presented in recognition of businesses and organisations who make an outstanding contribution to the lifestyle of Londoners and visitors to London. Nominations come from the public with 3000 businesses nominated in the first year.
There are 18 lifestyle categories and nominations received from consumers and businesses all over the country. The winners are selected by public vote and then by a committee, formed of industry experts and well known Londoners.
Tickets are sold for the formal ceremony at which the awards are presented and entertainment provided by sponsors and entrants of the awards.
The Awards
The inaugural 2010 Ceremony was held on 7 October 2010 at the Riverbank Park Plaza and were held at the same hotel on October 6, 2011.
Selection Committee
2010 Angellica Bell, Zöe Salmon, Michael Underwood, Akashia Hoosein, Nick Valentine, Jimmy Lahoud and Jason Gale.
2011 Sinitta, Mark Fuller, Ariane Buteux, Askahia Hoosein, Lucy Taylor and Jason Gale.
Winners
The winners of 2011 were:
*London Fashion Retailer of the Year
Winner: Bolongaro Trevor
*London Beauty Salon/Spa of the Year
Winner: Taylor Taylor London
*London Hairdresser of the Year
Winner: Errol Douglas
*London Coffee Shop of the Year
Winner: Benugo Cafe & Deli
*London Hotel of the Year
Winner: Sanctum Soho
*London Concierge Company of the Year
Winner: Quintessentially
*London Member's Club
Winner: Home House
*London Cultural Attraction of the Year
Winner: Victoria and Albert Museum
*London Sport Attraction of the Year
Winner: MINT Polo in the Park
*London Health and Fitness Facility of the Year
Winner: The Third Space
*London Live Music Venue of the Year
Winner: Hootananny
*London Theatre Show of the Year
Winner: The Lion King
*Best Green Contribution to London
Winner: Barclay's Cycle Hire
*London Restaurant of the Year
Winner: Portrait Gallery
*London Bar of the Year
Winner: McQueen
*London Club of the Year
Winner: PUBLIC
*London Personality of the Year
Winner: Caroline Monk
*Outstanding Contribution to London Lifestyle
Winner: Christopher Moran
The winners of 2010 were:
*London's Men's Fashion Retailer of the Year
Winner: Jeffrey West
*London Beauty Salon/Spa of the Year
Winner: Macs
*London Coffee Shop of the Year
Winner: Bar Italia
*London Hotel of the Year
Winner: Sanctum Soho
*London Food Market of the Year
Winner: Borough Market
*London Cultural Attraction of the Year
Winner: Elephant Family
*London Sport Attraction of the Year
Winner: Polo in the Park
*London Health and Fitness Facility of the Year
Winner: The Third Space
*London Live Music Venue of the Year
Winner: The O<sub>2</sub> Arena
*London Theatre Show of the Year
Winner: Les Misérables
*Best Green Contribution to London
Winner: Recycle for London
*London Restaurant of the Year
Winner: Crazy Bear
*London Women’s Fashion Retailer of the Year
Winner: Sefton
*London Bar of the Year
Winner: Aqua Spirit
*London Night Club of the Year (including Members’ Clubs)
Winner: Crazy Bear
*Outstanding Contribution to London Lifestyle
Winner: 95.8 Capital FM’s Help a London Child
The awards are the first of their kind and the event attracts thousands of entrants.
Nominations and Ceremony
The awards were created by London PR man Jason Gale. The awards are presented in recognition of businesses and organisations who make an outstanding contribution to the lifestyle of Londoners and visitors to London. Nominations come from the public with 3000 businesses nominated in the first year.
There are 18 lifestyle categories and nominations received from consumers and businesses all over the country. The winners are selected by public vote and then by a committee, formed of industry experts and well known Londoners.
Tickets are sold for the formal ceremony at which the awards are presented and entertainment provided by sponsors and entrants of the awards.
The Awards
The inaugural 2010 Ceremony was held on 7 October 2010 at the Riverbank Park Plaza and were held at the same hotel on October 6, 2011.
Selection Committee
2010 Angellica Bell, Zöe Salmon, Michael Underwood, Akashia Hoosein, Nick Valentine, Jimmy Lahoud and Jason Gale.
2011 Sinitta, Mark Fuller, Ariane Buteux, Askahia Hoosein, Lucy Taylor and Jason Gale.
Winners
The winners of 2011 were:
*London Fashion Retailer of the Year
Winner: Bolongaro Trevor
*London Beauty Salon/Spa of the Year
Winner: Taylor Taylor London
*London Hairdresser of the Year
Winner: Errol Douglas
*London Coffee Shop of the Year
Winner: Benugo Cafe & Deli
*London Hotel of the Year
Winner: Sanctum Soho
*London Concierge Company of the Year
Winner: Quintessentially
*London Member's Club
Winner: Home House
*London Cultural Attraction of the Year
Winner: Victoria and Albert Museum
*London Sport Attraction of the Year
Winner: MINT Polo in the Park
*London Health and Fitness Facility of the Year
Winner: The Third Space
*London Live Music Venue of the Year
Winner: Hootananny
*London Theatre Show of the Year
Winner: The Lion King
*Best Green Contribution to London
Winner: Barclay's Cycle Hire
*London Restaurant of the Year
Winner: Portrait Gallery
*London Bar of the Year
Winner: McQueen
*London Club of the Year
Winner: PUBLIC
*London Personality of the Year
Winner: Caroline Monk
*Outstanding Contribution to London Lifestyle
Winner: Christopher Moran
The winners of 2010 were:
*London's Men's Fashion Retailer of the Year
Winner: Jeffrey West
*London Beauty Salon/Spa of the Year
Winner: Macs
*London Coffee Shop of the Year
Winner: Bar Italia
*London Hotel of the Year
Winner: Sanctum Soho
*London Food Market of the Year
Winner: Borough Market
*London Cultural Attraction of the Year
Winner: Elephant Family
*London Sport Attraction of the Year
Winner: Polo in the Park
*London Health and Fitness Facility of the Year
Winner: The Third Space
*London Live Music Venue of the Year
Winner: The O<sub>2</sub> Arena
*London Theatre Show of the Year
Winner: Les Misérables
*Best Green Contribution to London
Winner: Recycle for London
*London Restaurant of the Year
Winner: Crazy Bear
*London Women’s Fashion Retailer of the Year
Winner: Sefton
*London Bar of the Year
Winner: Aqua Spirit
*London Night Club of the Year (including Members’ Clubs)
Winner: Crazy Bear
*Outstanding Contribution to London Lifestyle
Winner: 95.8 Capital FM’s Help a London Child
PANABO FAITH MISSION ACADEMYis a private school located at Tadeco Rd, New Visayas, Panabo City, Philippines. Founded in 1984.
VISION AND MISSION
Vision: Panabo Faith Mission Academy is committed to: (1) educate for physical, intellectual, emotional, social and moral advancement, (2) evangelize for establishing and strengthening personal relationship with GOD, (3) equip with abilities and attitudes that will foster a peaceful and progressive life.
Mission:Panabo Faith Mission Academy is a Bible- believing educational institution which envisions that through its teaching and training the studentry will continuously grow in both secular and sacred learning so they become agents of social, moral, and spiritual transformation in our society.
Motto: To become what God wants us to be.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MS. LUCENA ALDOS (PFMA Founder)
MS. HELENE BONDAD (PFMA Founder)
MRS. NITA A. YELO (PFMA Chairwoman)
STAFF
PTR. ANDREW MACAD (ADMINISTRATOR)
MS. FEBIE GONZALES (PRE-SCHOOL HEAD TEACHER)
MS. FLORITA SUPINO (ELEMENTARY HEAD TEACHER)
PTR. RANDY BEATISULA (BIBLE EDUCATOR)
PTR. SAMUEL MACAD (BIBLE EDUCATOR)
MR. BONG DALANTA (SECURITY GUARD)
MRS. LORENA PAGUE (SCHOOL CANTEEN IN-CHARGE)
MS. JOCELYN BONDAD (SCHOOL CANTEEN IN-CHARGE)
MS. MILCA LABADAN ABADIES (LIBRARIAN)
GENERAL INFORMATION
A. SCHOOL LOGO
The PFMA Logo consists of burning torch which is held firmly in place with the BIBLE at its base. The year 1984 signifies the year of its founding. The school secures itself on Bible truths and is wholly committed to teach only that which are Scripture-based. The torch sheds light with the inspiration that comes from the Bible and all other phases of knowledge, skills and values subsumed within the curriculum are imparted to the clientele as represented in the rays of the sunthe logo is bordered by a wheel-like design. This represents the progress and growth that the school envisions to attain as it continues to serve the youth in the community.
RULES & REGULATIONS
A. ADMISSION TO THE ACADEMY
1. Age Requirement
1.1 Kinder - 4 years old
1.2 Kinder II - 5 years old
1.3 Grade I - 6 years old
2. Document Requirements
Incoming Preschool
-Photocopy of Birth Certificate (but must show the original copy)
Grade I (for those coming from other kindergarten schools)
-Should take entrance examination
-Progress report card
-Photocopy of Birth Certificate (but must show the original copy)
Returning students
-Progress Report Card
Transferees enrolling for Grade 2- 6
-Entrance Exam
-Progress Report Card from the previous school attended
-Certificate of Good Moral Character from the previous school attended
Transferee within the school year
-Certificate of eligibility to transfer from the former school
-Certificate of good moral character
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
-Take Entrance Examination (for new students)
-Interview with the authorized personnel (for new students)
-Submit certificate of Good Moral Character (for new students)
-Fill up registration forms
-Sign the Commitment to abide with the PFMA Regulations and Policies
-Payment of Entrance Fees to the cashier
ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCES
1. Every student enrolled in the Academy is expected to be punctual in class attendance and be present during classes and schedules programs and schedules.
2. Attendance is checked from the first day of classes and schedules activities
3. Students are responsible for all the lessons and assignments they missed during their absence.
4. In case of absence, a student is required to present a letter signed by his/her parents/guardians to the class adviser.
5. Being absent for 10 consecutive days (unexcused)or 20% of the total number of school days, the student is considered dropped.
6. To help the child develop an attitude of worship to God, the school requires each pupil to attend Sunday Worship once a month at Faith Fundamental Baptist Church, Tadeco Rd, New Visayas, Panabo, Philippines.
The academy adheres to a truthful quotation which says, 'A family prays together stays together' . Thus, parents are earnestly encouraged to exemplify the giving of importance to worship by accompanying their child most especially for this activity. Any pupil who failed to attend 2 schedules Sunday Worship shall be considered absent for one day
'PERSONAL GROOMING'
1. Boys are prohibited to wear earrings and colored printed undershirts. Undershirts must be tucked-in.
2. Boys are required to have a haircut (Crew Cut 2x3) once a month.
3. Observe personal hygiene and be neat all the time.
'PRESCRIBED UNIFORM'
Elementary
1. Girls -
--- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - checked pleated skirt, white blouse with ribbon (same material with the skirt),
black shoes, and white socks
--- Wednesday - P.E Uniform
--- Friday - Star/ Girl Scout Uniform
2. Boys -
--- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - white polo shirt with PFMA pocket seal on its left pocket, black short pants for
Grade 1-4. Black Long pants for Grade 5-6. No bell bottom or hanging pants shall be allowed. Undershirts should
always be tucked-in.
--- Wednesday - P.E Uniform,
--- Friday - Cab/ Boy Scout Uniform
In case of Saturday Class, student are to wear P.E Uniform.
All shoes must be without wheels.
Any student not wearing the proper uniform and haircut shall not be allowed to enter the classroom.
'DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS'
Laws and rules should have corresponding punishment if violated.
A. Suspension - is a penalty which shall be imposed deprive an erring pupil of attendance in class for a period not exceeding 20% of the prescribed school days.
B. Exclusion - is a penalty in which the erring pupil is excluded or dropped from the school rolls for being undesirable and transfer credentials are immediately issued.
C. Restitution- the Academy may also require the erring pupil to pay to damages, destruction or misappropriation of school property in addiction to other penalty which may be imposed.
D. Expulsion- is an extreme penalty on an erring pupil, consisting of his exclusion from admission to any public or private school in the Philippines.
After being given a Verbal Admonition/ Counseling on 1st Offense, work detail and conference with parents on the 2nd offense, the following grave offenses are considered grounds for: suspension and exclusion/ expulsion.
www.facebook.com/panabofaithmissionacademyinc.
Official Facebook Page of the Academy
VISION AND MISSION
Vision: Panabo Faith Mission Academy is committed to: (1) educate for physical, intellectual, emotional, social and moral advancement, (2) evangelize for establishing and strengthening personal relationship with GOD, (3) equip with abilities and attitudes that will foster a peaceful and progressive life.
Mission:Panabo Faith Mission Academy is a Bible- believing educational institution which envisions that through its teaching and training the studentry will continuously grow in both secular and sacred learning so they become agents of social, moral, and spiritual transformation in our society.
Motto: To become what God wants us to be.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MS. LUCENA ALDOS (PFMA Founder)
MS. HELENE BONDAD (PFMA Founder)
MRS. NITA A. YELO (PFMA Chairwoman)
STAFF
PTR. ANDREW MACAD (ADMINISTRATOR)
MS. FEBIE GONZALES (PRE-SCHOOL HEAD TEACHER)
MS. FLORITA SUPINO (ELEMENTARY HEAD TEACHER)
PTR. RANDY BEATISULA (BIBLE EDUCATOR)
PTR. SAMUEL MACAD (BIBLE EDUCATOR)
MR. BONG DALANTA (SECURITY GUARD)
MRS. LORENA PAGUE (SCHOOL CANTEEN IN-CHARGE)
MS. JOCELYN BONDAD (SCHOOL CANTEEN IN-CHARGE)
MS. MILCA LABADAN ABADIES (LIBRARIAN)
GENERAL INFORMATION
A. SCHOOL LOGO
The PFMA Logo consists of burning torch which is held firmly in place with the BIBLE at its base. The year 1984 signifies the year of its founding. The school secures itself on Bible truths and is wholly committed to teach only that which are Scripture-based. The torch sheds light with the inspiration that comes from the Bible and all other phases of knowledge, skills and values subsumed within the curriculum are imparted to the clientele as represented in the rays of the sunthe logo is bordered by a wheel-like design. This represents the progress and growth that the school envisions to attain as it continues to serve the youth in the community.
RULES & REGULATIONS
A. ADMISSION TO THE ACADEMY
1. Age Requirement
1.1 Kinder - 4 years old
1.2 Kinder II - 5 years old
1.3 Grade I - 6 years old
2. Document Requirements
Incoming Preschool
-Photocopy of Birth Certificate (but must show the original copy)
Grade I (for those coming from other kindergarten schools)
-Should take entrance examination
-Progress report card
-Photocopy of Birth Certificate (but must show the original copy)
Returning students
-Progress Report Card
Transferees enrolling for Grade 2- 6
-Entrance Exam
-Progress Report Card from the previous school attended
-Certificate of Good Moral Character from the previous school attended
Transferee within the school year
-Certificate of eligibility to transfer from the former school
-Certificate of good moral character
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
-Take Entrance Examination (for new students)
-Interview with the authorized personnel (for new students)
-Submit certificate of Good Moral Character (for new students)
-Fill up registration forms
-Sign the Commitment to abide with the PFMA Regulations and Policies
-Payment of Entrance Fees to the cashier
ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCES
1. Every student enrolled in the Academy is expected to be punctual in class attendance and be present during classes and schedules programs and schedules.
2. Attendance is checked from the first day of classes and schedules activities
3. Students are responsible for all the lessons and assignments they missed during their absence.
4. In case of absence, a student is required to present a letter signed by his/her parents/guardians to the class adviser.
5. Being absent for 10 consecutive days (unexcused)or 20% of the total number of school days, the student is considered dropped.
6. To help the child develop an attitude of worship to God, the school requires each pupil to attend Sunday Worship once a month at Faith Fundamental Baptist Church, Tadeco Rd, New Visayas, Panabo, Philippines.
The academy adheres to a truthful quotation which says, 'A family prays together stays together' . Thus, parents are earnestly encouraged to exemplify the giving of importance to worship by accompanying their child most especially for this activity. Any pupil who failed to attend 2 schedules Sunday Worship shall be considered absent for one day
'PERSONAL GROOMING'
1. Boys are prohibited to wear earrings and colored printed undershirts. Undershirts must be tucked-in.
2. Boys are required to have a haircut (Crew Cut 2x3) once a month.
3. Observe personal hygiene and be neat all the time.
'PRESCRIBED UNIFORM'
Elementary
1. Girls -
--- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - checked pleated skirt, white blouse with ribbon (same material with the skirt),
black shoes, and white socks
--- Wednesday - P.E Uniform
--- Friday - Star/ Girl Scout Uniform
2. Boys -
--- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - white polo shirt with PFMA pocket seal on its left pocket, black short pants for
Grade 1-4. Black Long pants for Grade 5-6. No bell bottom or hanging pants shall be allowed. Undershirts should
always be tucked-in.
--- Wednesday - P.E Uniform,
--- Friday - Cab/ Boy Scout Uniform
In case of Saturday Class, student are to wear P.E Uniform.
All shoes must be without wheels.
Any student not wearing the proper uniform and haircut shall not be allowed to enter the classroom.
'DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS'
Laws and rules should have corresponding punishment if violated.
A. Suspension - is a penalty which shall be imposed deprive an erring pupil of attendance in class for a period not exceeding 20% of the prescribed school days.
B. Exclusion - is a penalty in which the erring pupil is excluded or dropped from the school rolls for being undesirable and transfer credentials are immediately issued.
C. Restitution- the Academy may also require the erring pupil to pay to damages, destruction or misappropriation of school property in addiction to other penalty which may be imposed.
D. Expulsion- is an extreme penalty on an erring pupil, consisting of his exclusion from admission to any public or private school in the Philippines.
After being given a Verbal Admonition/ Counseling on 1st Offense, work detail and conference with parents on the 2nd offense, the following grave offenses are considered grounds for: suspension and exclusion/ expulsion.
www.facebook.com/panabofaithmissionacademyinc.
Official Facebook Page of the Academy
World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 4 was a mixed martial arts event promoted by World Victory Road. The event took place on August 24, 2008 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama City, Japan. It featured the second World Victory Road appearance by the last PRIDE Lightweight Champion, Takanori Gomi, as well as the beginning of a lightweight tournament which will determine a contender who will go on to challenge Takanori Gomi for the vacant Sengoku Lightweight Championship at a later date.
Results
Heavyweight bout:
* Kazuo Takahashi vs. Valentijn Overeem
:Overeem defeated Takahashi by KO (flying knee) at 2:42 of the first round.
Heavyweight bout:
* Peter Graham vs. Moise Rimbon
:Rimbon defeated Graham by submission (rear naked choke) at 0:43 of the second round.
Heavyweight bout:
* Pawel Nastula vs. Dong Yi Yang
:Yang defeated Nastula by TKO at 2:15 in the second round. Nastula was hit in the groin twice in the first round but decided to continue. The fight was stopped due to Nastula not responding to the referees orders in the second round, apparently due to being in pain from the hits.
Lightweight Grand Prix tournament
* Mizuto Hirota vs. Ryan Schultz
:Hirota defeated Schultz by KO (superman punch) at 4:25 of the second round.
* Bojan Kosednar vs. Kazunori Yokota
:Yokota defeated Kosednar by unanimous decision 3-0.
* Rodrigo Damm vs. Eiji Mitsuoka
:Mitsuoka defeated Damm by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:13 of the first round.
* Clay French vs. Satoru Kitaoka
:Kitaoka defeated French by submission (achilles lock) at 0:31 of the first round.
Middleweight bout:
* Frank Trigg vs. Makoto Takimoto
:Trigg defeated Takimoto by unanimous decision 3-0.
Lightweight bout:
* Takanori Gomi vs. Bang Seung Hwan
:Gomi defeated Hwan by unanimous decision 3-0.
Results
Heavyweight bout:
* Kazuo Takahashi vs. Valentijn Overeem
:Overeem defeated Takahashi by KO (flying knee) at 2:42 of the first round.
Heavyweight bout:
* Peter Graham vs. Moise Rimbon
:Rimbon defeated Graham by submission (rear naked choke) at 0:43 of the second round.
Heavyweight bout:
* Pawel Nastula vs. Dong Yi Yang
:Yang defeated Nastula by TKO at 2:15 in the second round. Nastula was hit in the groin twice in the first round but decided to continue. The fight was stopped due to Nastula not responding to the referees orders in the second round, apparently due to being in pain from the hits.
Lightweight Grand Prix tournament
* Mizuto Hirota vs. Ryan Schultz
:Hirota defeated Schultz by KO (superman punch) at 4:25 of the second round.
* Bojan Kosednar vs. Kazunori Yokota
:Yokota defeated Kosednar by unanimous decision 3-0.
* Rodrigo Damm vs. Eiji Mitsuoka
:Mitsuoka defeated Damm by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:13 of the first round.
* Clay French vs. Satoru Kitaoka
:Kitaoka defeated French by submission (achilles lock) at 0:31 of the first round.
Middleweight bout:
* Frank Trigg vs. Makoto Takimoto
:Trigg defeated Takimoto by unanimous decision 3-0.
Lightweight bout:
* Takanori Gomi vs. Bang Seung Hwan
:Gomi defeated Hwan by unanimous decision 3-0.
Speed-regulated smartDrive pump drive increases energy efficiency
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag's speed-regulated smartDrive pump drive provides clear proof that the energy efficiency of hydraulic injection moulding machines can be increased. It produces optimum levels of effectiveness and energy savings of up to 40 per cent. The dynamic performance adjustment of the pump drive motor, allowing every cycle phase to be individually adjusted, helps contribute to these benefits.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag integrates smartDrive into hydraulic injection moulding machines in the Egotech series within its retrofit operating programme. Refitting the machine with the speed-regulated pump drive is the simplest way to achieve considerably lower energy consumption and, consequently, more cost-effectiveness. All that is required is the installation of a frequency converter in front of the asynchronous pump drive motor to be able to regulate the speed of the latter. If an operator decided to equip the drive of their injection moulding machine with a dynamic servomotor and a fixed displacement pump instead of a converter, they would need to invest a considerably higher amount.
Frequency converters can be adjusted to each processing phase
The functions of the smartDrive can be operated via the NC4-control of the machine. The machine is switched from standard operating to energy-saving mode by operating a switch point. Every machine axle or every processing phase can then be flexibly switched into or out of the smartDrive energy-saving function by the operator. During the injection moulding process, for example, the injection phase can be operated in standard mode, but the hold pressure process can be operated in energy-saving mode. The "High Dynamics" function allows the dynamic speed of the pump drive to be increased in good time before a machine axle actually starts up. The time readings displayed for at-rest and active smartDrive phases, referenced to the overall cycle time, allow the operator to obtain a precise energy
analysis for the cycle. As the user can flexibly allocate the energy saving function to the individual machine axles and process phases and does not have to let the entire cycle be affected, the smartDrive solution wins out over frequency converters working according to other designs. This is especially true, as there are functions for which converters would react too slowly and thus, for example, the cycle time, processing reliability or product quality could be neglected. If an operator would like to manufacture certain parts on their injection moulding machine with the energy saving mode switched off, then this is also possible without any restrictions.
Corresponding to the respective setting of the converter control which can be operated, smartDrive automatically matches the motor speed to the requirements determined by the cycle and ensures just that level of performance which the machine requires for every cycle sequence. This dynamic coordination with all phases of the injection moulding cycle means that Sumitomo (SHI) Demag can achieve optimum effectiveness levels with minimum losses. This is especially true for partial load and idle speed operation as well as for tooling, equipping and installing procedures. The overall consumption also drops during a longer turning phase in the cycle, as greater percentage savings can be made in this stage. The benefits derived from smartDrive also include low mechanical wear of the pump drive motor and of the pumps, which is due to the fact that the motor runs at a lower speed in many phases. In addition, the hydraulics system requires less oil cooling due to the pumping pressure generally being lower.
Saving potential of up to 40 per cent
The saving potential enabled with smartDrive is considerable. In an automotive use with a cycle time of 61 seconds, for example, 18 per cent in energy savings can be made in relation to the overall consumption by the motor. Savings of even 26 per cent are possible in consumer production at a cycle of 30 seconds. The differences are based on the fact that the savings potential and the return on investment of relevance to the customer strongly depend on the cycle or process. At very high pressures, therefore, the speed cannot be reduced in the phase concerned. The savings potential, which varies between 15 and 40 per
cent in Sumitomo (SHI) Demag's experience, is consequently smaller in such a case. Cycles of 15 seconds and upwards duration usually offer adequate savings potential to justify fitting the smartDrive system.
Using the EnergyCheck service offered by Sumitomo (SHI) Demag enables the energy consumption of an injection moulding process and its cycle phases to be measured prior to any decision being taken as regards smartDrive. This results in the user receiving information as regards the actual consumption of energy for their individual production parts. In addition, they can already work out beforehand how much energy they would save by installing the speed-regulated pump drive.
Tried and tested in tough practical deployments
The smartDrive system has in the meantime been tried and tested to great effect by many users in demanding practical deployments. An example of this is provided by Mann+Hummel, development partners and serial suppliers to the international automobile and engine construction industry. The manufacturer, which focuses on the production of filtering systems, operates an ‘Egotech 500’ injection moulding machine system, which has 5,000 kN clamping force and is equipped with an NC4-control. The company had a smartDrive installed in their machine as part of their in-house ‘energy efficiency’ project, aimed at reducing CO2 emissions. Dr.-Ing. Alrun Spennemann, Mann+Hummel GmbH, Ludwigsburg, Project Director in the Injection Moulding and Welding Steering Group, is happy with the results of the modernising measure: "The retrofit has worked very well. Sumitomo (SHI) Demag completely retrofitted the injection moulding machine within one day. This dynamic performance adjustment enabled us to reduce energy consumption by the motor by 18 per cent on one of our continuous runs. Further benefits are provided by the lower production downtimes and smoother work-runs. We are very satisfied with the solution and have therefore already had a second Ergotech, with an 8,000 kN clamping force, retrofitted with a smartDrive."
A pioneering solution
With an eye to the future, operators benefit from the fact that Sumitomo (SHI) Demag install the frequency converter in an external switch cabinet when carrying out the retrofit. This means that the switch cabinet and the converter can be used on the next model, once it no longer makes economic sense to extend the period of use of the machine in question. Given these facts, it is also likely to be financially worth-while to retrofit older machines, even if no pay-off on the investment in relation to this machine can be expected due to a probably short remaining running time. Apart from this, there are also government support programmes which can be accessed.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag provides its customers with important operating tools in the form of the smartDrive and the higher energy efficiency resulting from its use. This enables them to counter the negative financial effects which have hit their production costs in the last ten years due to the doubling in energy costs. Moreover, smartDrive is in tune with the growing awareness of environmental issues which can be detected within society. The low noise emissions by machines equipped with the speed-regulated pump drive also contribute towards this as well.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag has, after all, for years now already been making a considerable contribution to energy saving and to economical production means by the company continuously developing its injection moulding machines further. This commitment has been shown by numerous steps forward in development. These include the all-electric drive for dosing units, the hydro-mechanical closure system of the El-Exis hybrid injection moulding machine, which operates with a combination of electric and hydraulic drives, as well as the re-cycling of braking energy and the deployment of energy-efficient regulating pumps.
Supplementary measures against too high electricity consumption
Even further provisions for consuming less electricity can be made during a retrofit. Reduced electricity load peaks can especially be cited as an example of this. To this can be added the insulation of the cylinder heating, a power factor correction and lower electricity load during oil preheating. In addition, it is also possible to warm up with a shorter switching on period, to drop down in two stages after a cycle interruption during automatic operation and to install an interface for an external electricity load monitoring device.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag's hydraulic machines contribute towards cost-effective injection moulding in just the same way as hybrids do, as they can both be configured in an optimum way. This means the processors are in a position to show their production requirements even more precisely and to achieve a more favourable price-performance ratio.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag's speed-regulated smartDrive pump drive provides clear proof that the energy efficiency of hydraulic injection moulding machines can be increased. It produces optimum levels of effectiveness and energy savings of up to 40 per cent. The dynamic performance adjustment of the pump drive motor, allowing every cycle phase to be individually adjusted, helps contribute to these benefits.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag integrates smartDrive into hydraulic injection moulding machines in the Egotech series within its retrofit operating programme. Refitting the machine with the speed-regulated pump drive is the simplest way to achieve considerably lower energy consumption and, consequently, more cost-effectiveness. All that is required is the installation of a frequency converter in front of the asynchronous pump drive motor to be able to regulate the speed of the latter. If an operator decided to equip the drive of their injection moulding machine with a dynamic servomotor and a fixed displacement pump instead of a converter, they would need to invest a considerably higher amount.
Frequency converters can be adjusted to each processing phase
The functions of the smartDrive can be operated via the NC4-control of the machine. The machine is switched from standard operating to energy-saving mode by operating a switch point. Every machine axle or every processing phase can then be flexibly switched into or out of the smartDrive energy-saving function by the operator. During the injection moulding process, for example, the injection phase can be operated in standard mode, but the hold pressure process can be operated in energy-saving mode. The "High Dynamics" function allows the dynamic speed of the pump drive to be increased in good time before a machine axle actually starts up. The time readings displayed for at-rest and active smartDrive phases, referenced to the overall cycle time, allow the operator to obtain a precise energy
analysis for the cycle. As the user can flexibly allocate the energy saving function to the individual machine axles and process phases and does not have to let the entire cycle be affected, the smartDrive solution wins out over frequency converters working according to other designs. This is especially true, as there are functions for which converters would react too slowly and thus, for example, the cycle time, processing reliability or product quality could be neglected. If an operator would like to manufacture certain parts on their injection moulding machine with the energy saving mode switched off, then this is also possible without any restrictions.
Corresponding to the respective setting of the converter control which can be operated, smartDrive automatically matches the motor speed to the requirements determined by the cycle and ensures just that level of performance which the machine requires for every cycle sequence. This dynamic coordination with all phases of the injection moulding cycle means that Sumitomo (SHI) Demag can achieve optimum effectiveness levels with minimum losses. This is especially true for partial load and idle speed operation as well as for tooling, equipping and installing procedures. The overall consumption also drops during a longer turning phase in the cycle, as greater percentage savings can be made in this stage. The benefits derived from smartDrive also include low mechanical wear of the pump drive motor and of the pumps, which is due to the fact that the motor runs at a lower speed in many phases. In addition, the hydraulics system requires less oil cooling due to the pumping pressure generally being lower.
Saving potential of up to 40 per cent
The saving potential enabled with smartDrive is considerable. In an automotive use with a cycle time of 61 seconds, for example, 18 per cent in energy savings can be made in relation to the overall consumption by the motor. Savings of even 26 per cent are possible in consumer production at a cycle of 30 seconds. The differences are based on the fact that the savings potential and the return on investment of relevance to the customer strongly depend on the cycle or process. At very high pressures, therefore, the speed cannot be reduced in the phase concerned. The savings potential, which varies between 15 and 40 per
cent in Sumitomo (SHI) Demag's experience, is consequently smaller in such a case. Cycles of 15 seconds and upwards duration usually offer adequate savings potential to justify fitting the smartDrive system.
Using the EnergyCheck service offered by Sumitomo (SHI) Demag enables the energy consumption of an injection moulding process and its cycle phases to be measured prior to any decision being taken as regards smartDrive. This results in the user receiving information as regards the actual consumption of energy for their individual production parts. In addition, they can already work out beforehand how much energy they would save by installing the speed-regulated pump drive.
Tried and tested in tough practical deployments
The smartDrive system has in the meantime been tried and tested to great effect by many users in demanding practical deployments. An example of this is provided by Mann+Hummel, development partners and serial suppliers to the international automobile and engine construction industry. The manufacturer, which focuses on the production of filtering systems, operates an ‘Egotech 500’ injection moulding machine system, which has 5,000 kN clamping force and is equipped with an NC4-control. The company had a smartDrive installed in their machine as part of their in-house ‘energy efficiency’ project, aimed at reducing CO2 emissions. Dr.-Ing. Alrun Spennemann, Mann+Hummel GmbH, Ludwigsburg, Project Director in the Injection Moulding and Welding Steering Group, is happy with the results of the modernising measure: "The retrofit has worked very well. Sumitomo (SHI) Demag completely retrofitted the injection moulding machine within one day. This dynamic performance adjustment enabled us to reduce energy consumption by the motor by 18 per cent on one of our continuous runs. Further benefits are provided by the lower production downtimes and smoother work-runs. We are very satisfied with the solution and have therefore already had a second Ergotech, with an 8,000 kN clamping force, retrofitted with a smartDrive."
A pioneering solution
With an eye to the future, operators benefit from the fact that Sumitomo (SHI) Demag install the frequency converter in an external switch cabinet when carrying out the retrofit. This means that the switch cabinet and the converter can be used on the next model, once it no longer makes economic sense to extend the period of use of the machine in question. Given these facts, it is also likely to be financially worth-while to retrofit older machines, even if no pay-off on the investment in relation to this machine can be expected due to a probably short remaining running time. Apart from this, there are also government support programmes which can be accessed.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag provides its customers with important operating tools in the form of the smartDrive and the higher energy efficiency resulting from its use. This enables them to counter the negative financial effects which have hit their production costs in the last ten years due to the doubling in energy costs. Moreover, smartDrive is in tune with the growing awareness of environmental issues which can be detected within society. The low noise emissions by machines equipped with the speed-regulated pump drive also contribute towards this as well.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag has, after all, for years now already been making a considerable contribution to energy saving and to economical production means by the company continuously developing its injection moulding machines further. This commitment has been shown by numerous steps forward in development. These include the all-electric drive for dosing units, the hydro-mechanical closure system of the El-Exis hybrid injection moulding machine, which operates with a combination of electric and hydraulic drives, as well as the re-cycling of braking energy and the deployment of energy-efficient regulating pumps.
Supplementary measures against too high electricity consumption
Even further provisions for consuming less electricity can be made during a retrofit. Reduced electricity load peaks can especially be cited as an example of this. To this can be added the insulation of the cylinder heating, a power factor correction and lower electricity load during oil preheating. In addition, it is also possible to warm up with a shorter switching on period, to drop down in two stages after a cycle interruption during automatic operation and to install an interface for an external electricity load monitoring device.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag's hydraulic machines contribute towards cost-effective injection moulding in just the same way as hybrids do, as they can both be configured in an optimum way. This means the processors are in a position to show their production requirements even more precisely and to achieve a more favourable price-performance ratio.