#Foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers | Explore Tumblr posts and blogs

capybaracorn · 8 months ago

Text

Australia challenged on ‘moral failure’ of weapons trade with Israel

Regular protests have been taking place outside Australian firms making crucial components for the F-35 fighter jet.

Melbourne, Australia – Israel’s continued assault on Gaza has highlighted a hidden yet crucial component of the world’s weapons manufacturing industry – suburban Australia.

Tucked away in Melbourne’s industrial north, Heat Treatment Australia (HTA) is an Australian company that plays a vital role in the production of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters; the same model that Israel is using to bomb Gaza.

Weekly protests of about 200 people have been taking place for months outside the nondescript factory, where heat treatment is applied to strengthen components for the fighter jet a product of US military giant Lockheed Martin.

While protesters have sometimes brought production to a halt with their pickets, they remain concerned about what’s going on inside factories like HTA.

“We decided to hold the community picket to disrupt workers, and we were successful in stopping work for the day,” Nathalie Farah, protest organiser with local group Hume for Palestine, told Al Jazeera. “We consider this to be a win.”

“Australia is absolutely complicit in the genocide that is happening,” said 26-year-old Farah, who is of Syrian and Palestinian origin. “Which is contrary to what the government might have us believe.”

More than 32,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched its war in Gaza six months ago after Hamas killed more than 1,000 people in a surprise attack on Israel. The war, being investigated as a genocide by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), has left hundreds of thousands on the brink of starvation, according to the United Nations.

Nathalie Farah has been organising regular protests outside HTA’s factory [Ali MC/Al Jazeera]

According to Lockheed Martin, “Every F-35 built contains some Australian parts and components,” with more than 70 Australian companies having export contracts valued at a total 4.13 billion Australian dollars ($2.69bn).

Protesters have also picketed Rosebank Engineering, in Melbourne’s southeast, the world’s only producer of the F-35’s “uplock actuator system”, a crucial component of the aircraft’s bomb bay doors.

Defence industry push

In recent years, the Australian government has sought to increase defence exports to boost the country’s flagging manufacturing industry.

In 2018, former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced Australia aimed to become one of the world’s top 10 defence exporters within a decade. It is currently 30th in global arms production, according to the Stockholm International Peace Institute.

It is an aspiration that appears set to continue under the government of Anthony Albanese after it concluded a more than one-billion-Australian-dollar deal with Germany to supply more than 100 Boxer Heavy Weapon Carrier vehicles in 2023 – Australia’s single biggest defence industry deal.

Since the Gaza war began, the industry and its business relationship with Israel have come increasingly under the spotlight.

Last month, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles insisted that there were “no exports of weapons from Australia to Israel and there haven’t been for many, many years”.

However, between 2016 and 2023 the Australian government approved some 322 export permits for military and dual-use equipment to Israel.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s own data – available to the public online – shows that Australian exports of “arms and ammunition” to Israel totalled $15.5 million Australian dollars ($10.1m) over the same period of time.

Officials now appear to be slowing the export of military equipment to Israel.

In a recent interview with Australia’s national broadcaster ABC, the Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy insisted the country was “not exporting military equipment to Israel” and clarified this meant “military weapons, things like bombs”.

However, defence exports from Australia fall into two categories, items specifically for military use – such as Boxer Heavy Weapons vehicles for Germany – and so-called ‘dual use’ products, such as radar or communications systems, that can have both civilian and military uses.

[See the video embedded in the article]

Australia’s Department of Defence did not respond to Al Jazeera’s requests about whether the halt to defence exports to Israel also included dual-use items.

What is certain is that companies such as HTA and Rosebank Engineering are continuing to manufacture components for the F-35, despite the risk of deployment in what South Africa told the International Court of Justice in December amounted to “genocidal acts“.

In the Netherlands – where parts for the jet are also manufactured – an appeal court last month ordered the Dutch government to block such exports to Israel citing the risk of breaching international law.

The Australian government has also come under scrutiny for its lax “end-use controls” on the weapons and components it exports.

As such, while the F-35 components are exported to US parent company Lockheed Martin, their ultimate use is largely outside Australia’s legal purview.

Lauren Sanders, senior research fellow on law and the future of war at the University of Queensland, told Al Jazeera that the “on-selling of components and military equipment through third party states is a challenge to global export controls.

“Once something is out of a state’s control, it becomes more difficult to trace, and to prevent it being passed on to another country,” she said.

Sanders said Australia’s “end use controls” were deficient in comparison with other exporters such as the United States.

“The US has hundreds of dedicated staff – with appropriate legal authority to investigate – to chase down potential end-use breaches,” she said.

“Australia does not have the same kind of end-use controls in place in its legislation, nor does it have the same enforcement resources that the US does.”

The protesters say they will continue their action until manufacturing of F-35 components is stopped [Ali MC/Al Jazeera]

In fact, under legislation passed in November 2023, permits for defence goods are no longer required for exports to the United Kingdom and the US under the AUKUS security agreement.

In a statement, the government argued the exemption would “deliver 614 million [Australian dollars; $401m] in value to the Australian economy over 10 years, by reducing costs to local businesses and unlocking investment opportunities with our AUKUS partners”.

International law

This new legislation may provide more opportunities for Australian weapons manufacturers, such as NIOA, a privately owned munitions company that makes bullets at a factory in Benalla, a small rural town in Australia’s southeast.

The largest supplier of munitions to the Australian Defence Force, NIOA – which did not respond to Al Jazeera for comment – also has aspirations to break into the US weapons market.

At a recent business conference, CEO Robert Nioa said that “the goal is to establish greater production capabilities in both countries so that Australia can be an alternative source of supply of weapons in times of conflict for the Australian and US militaries”.

Greens Senator David Shoebridge told Al Jazeera that the government needed to “publicly and immediately refute the plan to become a top 10 global arms dealer and then to provide full transparency on all Australian arms exports including end users.

“While governments in the Netherlands and the UK are facing legal challenges because of their role in the global supply chain, the Australian Labor government just keeps handing over weapons parts as though no genocide was happening,” he said. “It’s an appalling moral failure, and it is almost certainly a gross breach of international law.”

The Dutch government has faced legal action over the export of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel [File: Piroschka van de Wouw/Reuters]

Elbit has come under fire for its sale of defence equipment to the Myanmar military regime, continuing sales even after the military, which seized power in a 2021 coup, was accused of gross human rights violations – including attacks on civilians – by the United Nations and others.

Despite a recent joint announcement between the Australian and UK governments for an “immediate cessation of fighting” in Gaza, some say Australia needs to go further and cut defence ties with Israel altogether.

“The Australian government must listen to the growing public calls for peace and end Australia’s two-way arms trade with Israel,” Shoebridge said. “The Albanese government is rewarding and financing the Israeli arms industry just at the moment they are arming a genocide.”

Protests have continued both at the HTA factory in Melbourne and their premises in Brisbane, with organisers pledging to continue until the company stops manufacturing components for the F-35.

26 notes · View notes

news-of-the-day · 2 years ago

Text

2/6/23

A 7.8 earthquake followed by a 7.5 aftershock hit southern Turkey near the Syrian border. There are 2,300 dead across the two countries and that will continue to rise as workers search through the rubble. Unfortunately most buildings in that area are built of brick and mortar, which don't have much defense against earthquakes.

The State of the Union address will be tomorrow at 21:00 EST.

Hong Kong started its national security trial. Two years ago many pro-Democracy leaders were arrested on conspiracy to commit subversion charges. This trial is being seen as how far Xi and the party's influence has taken control.

Over the weekend there was an incident over a balloon that originated from China. The US claims it had spy equipment, China said it was a civilian manufacture for weather monitoring purposes. The US waited for the balloon to traverse the country and eventually shot it down in the Atlantic Ocean, where the military is now going through the debris. It is unknown who is right at this point, but it was very large for a weather balloon (about two buses together, which is why the US didn't want to down it over land).

Dell is shedding 5% of its workforce. The Wall Street Journal has a thorough article listing all the recent layoffs since the beginning of the year.

A sixth police officer was fired for his involvement in Tyre Nichols' death. He was already under suspension, and is under consideration for criminal charges.

House Republicans voted to removed Representative Omar (D-MN) from the Foreign Affairs Committee. Omar is part of the "the Squad," a group of very progressive Democrats, who draw a lot of ire from Republicans. Omar has gotten criticism for anti-Israel/antisemitic remarks, which is what Republicans removed her for.

At least 34 are dead in Somaliland. In the early 90s Somaliland said it broke away from Somalia, but that to this day hasn't garnered much international recognition. Every now and then there is still fighting over this dispute, and it seems this was one of them.

Israeli forces killed five in the West Bank during a firefight.

Pervez Musharraf, former military leader turned president of Pakistan, died at age 79. He led a coup in 1999 and a few years later held elections where he became president. His tenure was a very transformative time for Pakistan, both good and bad.

1) Al Jazeera 2) whitehouse.gov 3) Reuters 4) Axios, weather.com 6) Washington Post 7) Voice of America 8) Reuters 9) Haaretz 10) NYT

#news #earthquake #turkey #syria #state of the union

12 notes · View notes

mariacallous · 1 year ago

Text

The form reached my inbox as part of routine paperwork, but I sensed a tinge of accusation. I had been invited to speak at a national laboratory. In order to access the facility, I was required to attest that I wasn’t a participant in a foreign talent recruitment program. China, my birth country, topped a short list of “countries of risk.”

I found the vigilance slightly amusing. I was going to give a talk! In a dash of mischievousness, I thought of scrawling over the form: “D-I-S-S-I-D-E-N-T!”

I have never liked the word “dissident” or claimed to be one, though others have labeled me as such. The point of the story is not that I’m special, but that I should have nothing to prove in the first place. No amount of public critique of Beijing’s policies or the personal cost dissent exacts can spare me from the extra scrutiny. As a Chinese person living in the US, I’m often treated as a potential spy before I’m seen as a human being.

Espionage was once considered antithetical to American individualism. The term invoked imperial European courts—the word spy originated from Old French, espie—and British secret agents, symbols of an old world that the young republic was trying to break away and distinguish itself from. The carnage of World War II shattered America’s isolationist proposition. Joining its newly founded clandestine services was lauded as patriotic. In the long shadows of the Cold War, the enemy agent in the popular imagination was someone hiding a Russian accent. Three decades after the fall of the Soviet Union, as China emerges as a new superpower and contests US hegemony, the face of foreign espionage in the West has become Chinese.

It’s not just that Chinese students and scientists are routinely depicted as puppets of Beijing and conduits of intellectual property theft. The tint of racialized suspicion has seeped into anything “made in China.” Communications equipment from Huawei and ZTE are lurking in the airwaves. TikTok is “the spy in Americans’ pockets.” US authorities deem Chinese-manufactured cargo cranes a possible national security threat; in the words of a former head of counterintelligence, “cranes can be the new Huawei.” The acquisition of American farmlands by Chinese firms has also been met with alarm: The properties could be used as a “perch for spying,” so the argument goes. When a Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon flew across parts of the US before it was shot down over the Atlantic, the mass hysteria had less to do with the balloon itself—even the Pentagon acknowledged it posed minimal risk—and more to do with the state of the national psyche. The floating object was the materialization of a constant dread, the embodiment of an alien intrusion.

Each time an objectionable act becomes racialized, such as how “crime” is coded as Black and “terrorism” as Muslim after 9/11, the problem is not that every individual from the minority group is innocent but that the collective is regarded as uniquely guilty, and anyone who shares the identity is implicated by association. The ethnicization of espionage in the US as a distinctly Chinese threat is rooted in centuries-old Orientalism and reinforces racial stereotypes. The rhetoric is weaponized to expand state power and advance special interests. The illusion of protection by discriminatory means obscures fundamental questions about our relationships with technology and the state, as well as how to navigate between our intimate and communal selves. In a world of privatized commons and militarized borders, who sees or cannot be seen? For whose benefit, and to what end?

A prominent 19th-century science manual instructs that a person’s “faculty of Secretiveness” can be measured by how much the shape of the nostrils resembles that of a Chinese nose. Published in New York in 1849, the book asserts that the people of China “are the most remarkable people in the world for secretiveness.” This view, widely held at the time, was echoed by the American diplomat and travel writer Bayard Taylor, who claimed that “the Chinese are, morally, the most debased people on the face of the earth,” whose “character cannot even be hinted.”

As waves of Chinese migrants left a crumbling Qing empire for distant shores, their presence disrupted a fragile white identity based on native dispossession and the transatlantic slave trade. Moral panic ensued. Popular literature described the Chinese people as mysterious, with inner worlds as cryptic as their written script. The new arrivals were treated as an invading species, who were stealing jobs, spreading disease, and corrupting the body politic.

In 1912, the British novelist Sax Rohmer, a white man, invented a character who epitomized the West’s fears and fantasies about the Orient: Dr. Fu Manchu. The supervillain and mad scientist is “Yellow Peril incarnate.” Inspired by the works of Bayard Taylor, Rohmer described Fu Manchu’s face as inscrutable, an impenetrable mask concealing his evil plots. Ironically, in over a dozen film adaptations over the decades, the character has only been played by white actors.

The projection of one’s insecurities onto the other is always riddled with contradictions. In the West, the Chinese people are portrayed as both primitive—so they need to steal technology—and scientifically advanced, with superior spying capabilities. The Middle Kingdom is either hopelessly stuck in the past or already inhabiting the future, where an ancient wisdom bestows startling foresight. The only consistency in these conflicting prejudices is an othering stance. The people of China are regarded as so radically different they’re relegated to a different temporal plane, while the present belongs to the West.

During the Mao era, Western writers used the phrase “blue ants” to describe the Chinese population, in reference to the light navy uniforms of the time. This image of the Chinese people as faceless, mindless automatons has also shaped American perceptions of Chinese spycraft, most notably in the so-called “thousand grains of sand” theory. Proposed by FBI analysts in the 1980s, the metaphor goes like this: To gather intelligence about a beach, the Russians would send in a submarine and frogmen, the Americans would use satellites, and the Chinese would simply dispatch a thousand tourists, each collecting a single grain of sand. The theory has been refuted—Beijing’s intelligence operations are not so different from those in other countries and mostly rely on professionals—but not before it had been hailed as doctrine for decades and cast a distorting light on every Chinese visitor as a potential foreign agent.

This February, during the first hearing by the newly established House Select Committee on China, former national security adviser H. R. McMaster described the pervasiveness of Chinese industrial espionage in graphic terms: “If you bolt your front door, they’re coming through the window. If you bolt your windows and put up screens, they’re going to tunnel under your house.” According to the retired general, the “many vectors of attack” demanded “a holistic approach.” As I listened to the hearing, I wondered how many who had heard these words pictured an army of ants creeping through the cracks, sweeping up every grain of sand.

Three days before its debut hearing, the House Select Committee on China held a rally and press conference in Manhattan, outside a commercial building in Chinatown.

"This innocent-looking building that you see behind me has an unauthorized secret police station linked to the Chinese Communist Party," said Congressman Mike Gallagher, who chairs the committee. According to law enforcement officials and some human rights groups, the Chinese government operates dozens of overseas police outposts, including three in the US, which can be used to surveil local Chinese communities and suppress dissent. Weeks after the press conference, the FBI arrested two men associated with the office in Manhattan on charges of conspiring to act as foreign agents and destroying evidence. On the same day, the Justice Department also charged 44 individuals, believed to be based in China, on crimes related to online harassment and intimidation against Chinese nationals in the US.

I watched a video of the press conference. Members of the Chinese and Tibetan diaspora stood behind the congressional delegates. They held up signs that read “Condemn the CCP’s transnational repression.” But one item from the demonstration caught my attention: a pale balloon with a Chinese national flag sticker on one side, and three letters on the other, “SPY.”

I reckon that the choice of prop might have been tactical. By holding up a white party balloon, the protesters were trying to invoke a common angst over Beijing’s aggression. For those of us who have crossed oceans and political systems, to still live under the watchful eyes of the home government can be a profoundly lonely experience, not unlike that of being a racialized minority. In the words of a Chinese human rights activist who spoke at the rally, “This is the first time that the Chinese basic community feel that their grievance is heard by the American public.”

However, the emotional appeal from minority members for official intervention can inadvertently imperil the same communities in need of protection. By casting violations of civil liberties through the sweeping lens of national security, Washington’s hardened response helps fuel racial bias, which can easily mistake targets of transnational repression as its suspected perpetrators. The emphasis on legal status and political allegiance in immigrant communities normalizes the nation and its borders, and reinforces a Cold War binarism where China and the US stand as polar opposites.

In 2001, as a member of the Washington state legislature, Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers blocked a bill that would replace the word “Oriental” with “Asian” in official documents. This March, at the highly anticipated congressional hearing featuring TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, Rodgers, now chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, declared at the start, “We do not trust that TikTok will ever embrace American values.”

For the next five and a half hours, Chew, who is Singaporean of Chinese descent, tried valiantly to distance his employer as well as himself from ties to China. During his five-minute opening remarks, Chew mentioned his Singaporean upbringing, his education in the UK and the US, and that his wife was born in Virginia. In response to questions of whether TikTok or its parent company ByteDance is “a Chinese company,” Chew was evasive: “What is a company that is now global?”

Chew’s responses, packaged in notably Americanized English, did little to assuage skeptics on the committee. Many lawmakers believe the short-video app is a weapon in disguise, developed by a foreign adversary to poison American minds and extract Americans’ data. One piece of evidence, repeatedly cited to corroborate the claim that TikTok is de facto spyware, is China’s National Intelligence Law. Enacted in 2017, the legislation states that “all organizations and citizens shall support, assist, and cooperate with national intelligence efforts.”

The focus on the Chinese government’s subpoena power as a unique feature of its authoritarian system overlooks the many ways American companies cooperate with the state. Local and federal law enforcement routinely utilize access to social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, private security cameras, and cell phone networks to criminalize and surveil, at times without proper authorization. The sweeps have been directed against migrants at the southern border, people seeking abortion services, and Black Lives Matter protesters. On the other hand, Chinese companies like Alibaba and Tencent have refused requests from state agencies to hand over customer data.

The caricature of an almighty Beijing with absolute control feeds into the age-old misconception that the Chinese people are submissive subjects devoid of individual agency, who can only act out of national loyalty or political coercion, but never for personal interest or financial gain like their counterparts in the West. While the ruling party of China is nominally communist and maintains a Leninist structure, the country has been an integral player in global capitalism for decades. Yet, during the TikTok hearing, the word “communist” is frequently uttered, not to inform but to exoticize. The tone is reminiscent of an earlier era, when the United States claimed the holy mantle to save the colored masses of the world from the red menace.

TikTok is not a product of communism but of surveillance capitalism. As China moves from the margins to the center of global capitalism, the panic over Chinese espionage is inseparable from the apprehension about the West in decline. History repeats itself as Florida and several other states pass or propose legislation restricting Chinese citizens from purchasing property, citing security concerns. Similar excuses were used for the “alien land laws” in the early 1900s that barred Chinese and Japanese immigrants from land ownership. The spying allegations against TikTok and other Chinese products are often hypothetical: It’s not so much about what the companies have done or even what they can do; China is used as a foil to project American fears and desires. After all, the US military and intelligence agencies are pioneers in surveillance technology and foreign interference. As it was in the aftermath of 9/11, a perceived threat is used to justify massive expansions of executive power, which also include the ability to monitor and manipulate, both at home and abroad. The Senate bill to ban TikTok has been aptly called a “Patriot Act for the internet.”

To continue operating in the US under ByteDance ownership, TikTok has proposed to store American user data exclusively on US-based servers run by Oracle. The plan, Project Texas, is named after the state Oracle is headquartered in. The software giant, proudly American, boasts clients that include “all four branches of the US military,” the CIA, and local law enforcement. It has also marketed surveillance tools to Chinese police. Without universal data protection standards, the mere imposition of a national border around data does little to mitigate risk or reduce harm; instead, the border only helps determine who has the right to exploit the data and commit harm.

Oracle is one of the largest data brokers in the world. In a report released in June, the US Intelligence Community acknowledged that commercially available information, which “includes information on nearly everyone,” has reached a scale and sophistication on par with targeted, more intrusive surveillance techniques. The private data market is loosely regulated and open to all. US spy agencies are among its countless clients.

“Everyone is being surveilled constantly, but it’s always ‘Shoot the balloon!’ and never ‘Unplug Alexa.’” This line, delivered by comedian Bowen Yang on Saturday Night Live, encapsulates the quotidian reality of mass surveillance and the hypocrisy in official responses. After capitalism has commodified just about everything that sustains life—land, water, health care, to name a few, its latest site of extraction is life itself: our time, attention, movements, and presence. All can be captured, converted into data, and traded as commerce.

For years, this virtually unfettered transaction has benefited US companies and is aligned with Washington’s agenda. China’s economic rise, coupled with Beijing’s belligerence, has shifted this calculus. As US authorities place more restrictions on the transnational exchange of money, goods, information, and people in the name of security, at times in conflict with the demands of capital, the two superpowers increasingly mirror each other in their paranoia and protectionist stance. The Chinese government recently revised its anti-espionage legislation. The new law, which went into effect on July 1, broadens the definition of spying, grants the state more power to inspect facilities and electronic devices, and further limits foreign access to domestic data. Citing the new legislation, China’s Ministry of State Security proclaimed in a social media post that “Counterespionage needs mobilization from all of society,” while FBI director Christopher Wray has repeatedly stated that a “whole-of-society” approach is necessary to fight against threats from China. In Beijing's propaganda materials alerting Chinese citizens of foreign intelligence activities, the spy is routinely depicted as a white man.

The bodies we inhabit are never ours alone. In the age of surveillance capitalism, the bounds of our private existence are endlessly encroached on by the richest and mightiest of interests, who also dictate the terms of extraction and exploitation. In this uneven battle, privacy is more than an individual right; it’s a form of communal care. An encrypted message requires effort and trust from both the sender and the receiver. The decisions we make about seeing or not being seen also configure the spaces we move in; they affect how others see and are seen. To reclaim our sovereign yet porous selves, we must reimagine space—physical as well as digital, social as well as legal—and interrogate its many borders: around nation, race, gender, class, property and the commons.

What if safety is achieved not by violent organs of the state but through their abolition? What if we reject the false binaries proposed by status quo powers and choose liberation? What if, instead of imprisoning our identities within predefined labels, we refuse to be categorized? What if we make ourselves illegible to convention, corrupt the code, glitch the mainframe, and disrupt the ceaseless flow of datafication? A secret language opens up pathways to fugitive spaces, where an uncompromised presence is restored and alternative futures are in rehearsal.

4 notes · View notes

yatescountyhistorycenter · 1 year ago

Text

Sounding out the naval barge on Seneca Lake

By Jonathan Monfiletto

The next time you are driving along Seneca Lake, on State Route 414 along the eastern shore or – if you are traveling through Yates County – State Route 14 along the western shore, gaze into the middle of the lake and see if you find an interesting-looking platform floating on the surface. It shouldn’t be too hard to find, but you might wonder just what you are looking at.

This platform is, in fact, a barge anchored in the middle of Seneca Lake off the shore at Dresden. Indeed, the operation is officially known as the Seneca Lake Sonar Test Facility under the auspices of the Naval Sea Systems Command and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center of Newport, Rhode Island. Though it appears only civilian employees work there and no military personnel are stationed there, one could say this facility represents the only presence of the U.S. Navy existing in the Finger Lakes.

According to its website, the Seneca Lake Sonar Test Facility does just that – performing tests and evaluations of equipment to include sonar arrays and systems – and is known for its massive lift and power capabilities. Acoustic testing professionals carry out tests on systems and equipment of all sizes, even an entire sonar suite mounted in its sonar compartment.

Because it is a deep freshwater lake that is open all year, Seneca Lake is the Navy’s primary site for active instrumented calibration and testing. The fairly constant and predictable weather and water conditions of Seneca Lake also make it a choice testing site. It is known for its testing and evaluation of major projects that require relatively deep water with fixed underwater geometry and capabilities for heavy load-handling and electrical power.

Located about a mile and a half from the Dresden shore, the facility consists of two barges – the Systems Measurement Platform and the Remote Calibration Platform – that are the primary measurement and calibration resources. Two equipment-handling barges and numerous transport boats serve the facility, and there are machining and fabrication capabilities on the site to repair or manufacture the equipment and gear being tested.

The facility has been used by the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, universities, foreign governments, state and local agencies, and private industry. And it has been a part of the Dresden landscape and lakeshore for more than 60 years.

It all began in November 1961, when the original barge – a converted oil tanker measuring 165 feet long and 36 feet long – arrived in Seneca Lake from Miami, via the inland waterway, Hudson River, and Barge Canal. During the heyday of the Cold War, as America furthered its research and development of anti-submarine warfare, the barge was purposed to test advanced sonar equipment designed to detect underwater craft. The barge was a key unit in establishing an anti-submarine acoustics research facility, headed by General Dynamics/Electronics.

The company leased a site at Dresden that provided 180 feet of lakefront – with construction of docking and service facilities to begin soon, according to an October 1961 newspaper article – along with a county road serving the property that would allow access to the facility throughout the year. Seneca Lake was chosen because its 600-foot depth makes it one of the deepest lakes in the country and – with the exception of the Great Lakes – the deepest lake with direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. It also has temperature gradients similar to those in the Atlantic Ocean, meaning sonar tests could be correlated to ocean conditions. The waves on the lake aren’t high enough to interfere with barge operations, and since the lake rarely freezes tests can be conducted throughout the year.

The original barge was equipped with a diesel-driven, 200-kilowatt generator to supply electric power to its electronic equipment, a capacity that was later increased to 400 kilowatts. The barge’s hulls had several ballast tanks, with water pumped out of or into the tanks to raise or lower the height of the deck above water.

Initially, the barge was designed to test then-recently-developed transducers weighing as much as 35 tons. These transducers convert electrical energy into acoustic energy, sending sound signals through the water that bounce off an intended target with an echo that can be recorded and analyzed. For test operations, the barge was to be manned by three engineers working under the direction of a manager.

In 1965, the Navy began leasing the Dresden Marina – with 4.5 acres of land and 900 feet of lakefront – for $20,000 per year with an option to buy the marina for $125,000. As a result of this move, owners of boats and crafts docked at the marina were forced to remove them from the marina and find new facilities to store them. Those with mobile homes located on the hill above the docks also had to vacate the premises. Another result was the Navy expanding its research facilities on Seneca Lake through an investment of $500,000. The improvements included completely fencing in the installation since much of its research work dealing with sound and sonar equipment is classified.

An undated newspaper article – handwritten with “1967,” though the exact date is unclear – indicates the Navy bought the marina a couple of years later for $166,000 and took it over outright. That year, Albert Gatthardt, of the Washington Naval Research Center, spoke before a jointing meeting of the Seneca Falls and Waterloo Rotary Clubs and detailed the history of the Naval Research Laboratory and its recent developments and improvements.

Alternately known as the Seneca Underwater Test and Evaluation Center, the facility was profiled in a July 1968 newspaper article on the occasion of the barge’s conversion from diesel power generated aboard to being powered by an electrical cable from the shore. The change permitted the barge – referred to in the article as DARIUS, though it is unclear what that stands for – to test the largest underwater sonar sound sources.

The following year, the Navy announced a $2.2 million expansion of the research facility on Seneca Lake, making it “the newest, largest, and best underwater research center in the country.” Plans called for using the existing barges plus a new systems measurement platform measuring 195 feet long, 120 feet wide, and 9 and a half feet deep, with a crane capable of lifting 200 tons. The expansion would continue the Navy’s research into sound transmission, travel, and reception underwater, light transmission and reception, underwater radio communications, development of new oceanographic tools and techniques, and underwater tests in the field physics.

As of February 1969, the facility employed eight permanent employees – a number expanded by 10 or 20 visiting technicians, engineers, and scientists. With the expansion anticipated to finish in the summer of 1970, plans called for 15 permanent employees with a capacity for 40 people visiting and working on the site.

By September 1970, work on the expansion had fallen behind but was mostly complete, and the facility continued testing equipment on Seneca Lake. More than 50 years later, the Navy still has a presence in the Finger Lakes, and it is one you can see from the road or the shore.

#history #historyblog #local history #american history #us history #yatescounty #newyork #dresdenny #navy #usnavy

2 notes · View notes

voskhozhdeniye · 2 years ago

Text

AN EVIL dictator is on the brink of making a nuclear bomb at a secret facility carved deep inside the Zagros mountains. With no option, the American military deploys jets and, against all odds, destroys the factory — then flies home to the strains of [Highway to the] Danger Zone.

An evil dictator is on the brink of using a nuclear bomb. With no option, the American military deploys secret agents and, against all odds, triggers a democratic revolution by blowing up the dictator in his helicopter to the strains of Katy Perry’s Firework.

I‘ve just outlined the plots of Top Gun: Maverick starring Tom Cruise and The Interview starring Seth Rogan.

But it also describes real world aspirations — here towards Iran and North Korea — from top policymakers across Nato.

These parallels are no coincidence. Because each film was actually subject to script changes imposed by Washington. In the documentary Theaters of War, we show how the CIA and Defence Department have exercised editorial control over thousands of films and TV shows in exchange for lending equipment like helicopters to producers to use on screen.

Such films reflect and construct the paranoid fantasies of our imperial masters, most of them with direct script input: Iran taking Western hostages in Ben Affleck’s Argo; kindly marines unjustly slaughtered for handing out grain to hungry Africans in Black Hawk Down; US politicians too innocent to realise that arming Islamic terrorists will lead to 9/11 in the Julia Roberts hit Charlie Wilson’s War, and the Gerard Butler film Kandahar in which an evil dictator is on the brink of manufacturing a nuclear bomb at a secret facility carved deep inside a mountain. With no option and against all odds...

Is it any wonder that 30 per cent of Americans in a poll said they want to bomb Agrabah, the capital city in Disney’s Aladdin?

Is it any wonder that our politicians, as though clutching rosary beads, prefigure Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with the word “illegal” with no sense of irony and “unprovoked” with no sense of history? When was the last thing you saw depicting Russia which didn’t have it crawling with tyrants? Red Dawn? Rambo; Air Force One; Hunter Killer; James Bond; Jack Ryan; 24; Homeland; Stranger Things…the 6 O’Clock News?

The US government has suppressed scripts — but on others it has overturned their original messages. In the Iron Man screenplay, Robert Downey Jr’s hero was opposed to his father’s arms business. After rewrites he became the ultimate evangelist for a bloodless industry: “Peace means having a bigger stick than the other guy.”

For four decades, almost all script changes had been suppressed until our team used the law to acquire large bundles of government documentation. Regardless, the Defence Department’s entertainment boss compared his role in the “court” of Hollywood to that of a “minor eunuch.” This from a man who controlled hundreds of titles including 12 of the top 20 grossing film franchises — more than Steven Spielberg. His army of Little Hitlers have ensured none of the scripts passing their desks depict: war crimes; coups; assassinations; torture, or indeed anything that “reminds the public” of the “nasty conspiracies” in which America has engaged.

Now, Hollywood producers and celebrities are terrible on foreign policy issues even without state interference. Consider Benedict Cumberbatch, who played the WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in the 2013 film Fifth Estate. Assange tried reasoning with Cumberbatch, saying the studio will use him as “a hired gun, to assume the appearance of the truth in order to assassinate it.”

Sherlock scoffed: “As if I am an easily bought cypher for right-wing propaganda” and “I’ve worked far less hard for more money on other projects.” Cumberbatch demurred when asked to oppose the 35-year prison sentence for Assange’s colleague Chelsea Manning, pontificating: “Isn’t it hypocritical to say, we should know everything about you as a government, but the government can’t know anything about us?” Curiously, while Fifth Estate presents Assange as a shifty egotist, it is Cumberbatch who claims “there is only personal truth” and wanted to play the Assange lead because “I’m a vain actor.”

Acclaimed as a peerless journalist, Julian Assange has entered his fifth year in Britain’s highest security prison without trial. Assange used incontrovertible documentation to expose: US massacres; sadistic detention procedures; corporate suppression of data on global warming, and the Democrats’ backroom machinations to destroy their own socialist presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders, in favour of the less popular hawk, Hillary Clinton. Those intimately involved in Assange’s case say the state has meted out “torture,” which includes giving him a computer to conduct his defence with all the keys superglued down and falsely diagnosing him with HIV. And where was Cumberbatch in the middle of all this? Making The Courier, whose production was supported from the outset by the CIA and which mangled Cold War history to hype the threat from Moscow.

Or consider the state affiliations of another “nice” celebrity, Sacha Baron Cohen. Cohen’s production company claims they lied to the US military to gain entry into a base in Alabama but the scenes there feel staged, setting up Cohen’s character Bruno for a series of one-liners. Cohen apparently escaped by squeezing under a rapidly closing gate while guards yelled in pursuit.

Another time, Bruno interviewed a “terrorist” discovered through Cohen’s CIA contact. This was in fact a Palestinian greengrocer who said Cohen told him the interview would be about his peace activism. The resultant case was settled for an undisclosed sum.

In Israel, actually, Bruno was beaten by a crowd of Israelis, who, angered by his camp clothing, started to stone him on camera. For the first time, Cohen broke character. He desperately yelled that he was an Israeli Jew, not a homosexual foreigner and fled for his life. The footage has never emerged even though it would presumably highlight racism, supposedly what Sacha Baron Cohen is all about. Wrong racists.

Call this propaganda, soft-censorship, or threat construction — whatever — it shapes attitudes to foreign policy and it is ridiculous: in 2003 the Americans said Iraq had 5,000 tonnes of mustard gas but after 13 years of sanctions we didn’t even find mustard. This spring, the Americans invoked the terror of China’s spy balloon. Gee, I hope the Chinese don’t send any more party paraphernalia. I’d hate for them to make us sit on a Whoopee Cushion.

Of course, outside the political fiction projected in the blue glow of our spooky little monitors, there is a real threat — it is us. On Ukraine alone, leaks by people of conscience indicate casualties approaching half a million in a deadlocked war and yet still we insist we “weaken” Russia and, it seems, detonate our own oil supply and bring the fight to Crimea. Even international specialist John Mearsheimer, propelled to fame by his opposition to the war, does so on the grounds that we should be allying with Moscow to threaten China, oafishly asserting that if not Beijing will end up stationing missile systems in Mexico and Canada to target the United States.

Ours is a demented political culture, egged on by hubristic visions of its own righteousness. We urgently need to be a purposeful peace movement, with our eyes open to how the media holds diplomacy in abject contempt.

2 notes · View notes

freifraufischer · 2 years ago

Text

For the past few days @darthmelyanna has been sharing details about the infighting and incompetence behind the founding of the organization we now know today as USAG and boy does it make me want to know what other countries officials who had to deal with these clowns were saying.

Some fun facts:

The Amateur Athletic Union or AAU originally controlled gymnastics in the United States. As well as basketball, track, and a number of other sports. They controlled if an American athlete could compete in another country and if a foreign athlete could compete in the US. Among the traits of the AAU was that the bylaws of the organization had been written so the man in charge couldn't be fired or replaced and no one but that one individual was qualified to hold the job. Dictator for life.

And he ... didn't really respond to his mail either from US coaches/athletes or from foreign officials. When officials in New Zealand sent a request that some American gymnasts tour New Zealand 8 months went by before they had to write an American coach to find out if they were going to get an answer.

One of the things the AAU had done... or rather not done... was produce an english translation of the code of points. Americans were literally competing at Olympic events in a sport where they didn't have a rule book in their own language.

When they eventually did produce a translation the American gymnastics equipment manufacturer Nissen also produced a translation of the FIG code of points.

They didn't agree.

But that almost didn't matter because within the United States the different regions had their own individual judging standards. The Americans couldn't decide what scores should be between themselves. And because FIG was dealing with the AAU as the national governing body those coaches who broke off to form the USGF weren't getting FIG judges training.

So with all of this the Americans show up to the 1964 Olympic Games (presumably with their two different codes of points and several different judging standards) and decide that the US had been terribly underscored and that they were really the 3rd best team in the world even though they placed 9th. And are very mad at the AAU for not starting a diplomatic incident because the Americans didn't receive higher scores.

And that's all before we get into how much USGF really... really... loved apartheid South Africa.

I really hope she writes about this because I'm not covering even half the craziness.

2 notes · View notes

usafphantom2 · 2 years ago

Text

U.S. National Air Guard recommends Leonardo's BriteCloud decoy for its F-16

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 11/25/2022 - 14:00 in Military

The U.S. National Air Guard (ANG) issued a "field recommendation" for the disposable active decoy BriteCloud 218 from the manufacturer Leonardo, tested on U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft.

The service has conducted an extensive live testing and testing campaign with BriteCloud since 2019. The decoy provides greater platform protection capability for 4th generation fighters, such as the F-16.

The U.S. Air Force later designated BriteCloud 218 as AN/ALQ-260(V)1, identifying it as a countermeasure of airborne electronic warfare. BriteCloud includes state-of-the-art DRFM blocking technology in a compact disposable device that can be launched from standard countermeasure dispensers. Unlike traditional chaff and flares, BriteCloud employs a sophisticated on-board electronic warfare capability, designed to combat radar-guided threats.

Designed and manufactured by Leonardo in the United Kingdom, BriteCloud has already entered service with the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom. As a pioneering technology in the world, BriteCloud is being evaluated for potential service with the U.S. Armed Forces under the Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) program of the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). The field recommendation by ANG is one of the final stages of the program and gives the green light to BriteCloud 218 as proven effective and fit for operations.

The variant rounds of BriteCloud 218 evaluated under the FCT are standard-size rectangular countermeasures measuring only two by one by eight inches. This means that they are compatible with common dispensers, including the AN/ALE-47, and are ready to equip other 4th generation fighters, such as F-15, F/A-18, F-16 and A-10 fighters. The BriteCloud 218 is also an effective protection capability for smaller unmanned platforms, with the German Armed Forces successfully testing the system with drone aircraft last year.

Leonardo's original BriteCloud 55 decoy (a slightly larger variant, compatible with 55 mm round flare dispensers, such as those of the Eurofighter Typhoon and Saab Gripen C/D), is used by the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom.

Tags: ANG - Air National Guard / U.S. National Air GuardMilitary AviationBriteCloudF-16 Fighting FalconLeonardo Company

Fernando Valduga

Aviation photographer and pilot since 1992, he has participated in several events and air operations, such as Cruzex, AirVenture, Dayton Airshow and FIDAE. It has works published in specialized aviation magazines in Brazil and abroad. Uses Canon equipment during his photographic work in the world of aviation.

Related news

MILITARY

Senators ask the Pentagon to reconsider the Gray Eagle drones for Ukraine

25/11/2022 - 17:00

MILITARY

RAF Typhoons join the joint training exercise in the United Arab Emirates

25/11/2022 - 16:00

MILITARY

IMAGES: IAF debuts HAL Tejas in exercises with France and Singapore

25/11/2022 - 12:00

MILITARY

Technical problems land Myanmar JF-17 fighters purchased from China

25/11/2022 - 08:00

BRAZILIAN AIR FORCE

FAB participates in the International Hunting Aviation Conference in Germany

25/11/2022 - 06:41

MILITARY

NATO allies test air and missile defense in Romania

24/11/2022 - 18:00

Insta Cavok

Cavok Twitter

2 notes · View notes

choppeddinosaurcollection · 15 days ago

Text

From Functional Timepieces to Fashion Statements: The Evolution of Pocket Watches

Introduction

Pocket watches have come a protracted way from being elementary timekeeping instruments to turning out to be stylish equipment. Over the years, those timepieces have developed in design, function, and repute. In this text, we can delve into the beautiful event of pocket watches, exploring their transition from simple timepieces to type statements.

youtube

The Rise of Pocket Watches The Origins of Pocket Watches

The notion of portable timekeeping dates returned to the fifteenth century when mechanical clocks have been first presented. However, it wasn't except the 16th century that pocket watches emerged as a greater life like different. These early pocket watches have been great and bulky, many times worn round the neck or carried in a pouch.

Advances in Technology

As know-how complex, so did the design and performance of pocket watches. In the 17th century, watchmakers started incorporating smaller and greater appropriate routine into their timepieces. This allowed for more desirable precision in timekeeping and made pocket watches more legitimate.

The Industrial Revolution and Mass Production

The Industrial Revolution performed a gigantic position inside the evolution of pocket watches. With the advent of mass construction programs, pocket watches become more affordable and on hand to the general inhabitants. This brought about an building up in demand and attractiveness.

The Golden Age of Pocket Watches The Influence of Railways

The improvement of railways within the nineteenth century had a profound effect on pocket watch layout. Railway enterprises required exact timekeeping for scheduling functions, most excellent to the production of railroad-grade pocket watches. These watches were built with potent moves and strict accuracy necessities.

The Birth of Swiss Watchmaking

Switzerland shortly was a hub for watchmaking at some point of this period. Swiss manufacturers along with Patek Philippe and Rolex won foreign consciousness for his or her craftsmanship and innovation. Their pocket watches set new standards for good quality and layout.

From Functionality to Fashion The Emergence of Wristwatches

The early 20th century noticed the upward thrust of wristwatches, which regularly replaced pocket watches as the favorite timekeeping instruments. Wristwatches furnished larger comfort and had been extra reasonable for on a regular basis use. However, pocket watches endured to be adored as heirlooms and symbols of attractiveness.

youtube

Vintage Pocket Watches: A Collector's Delight

Today, https://zenwriting.net/galimepfpb/the-timeless-trend-how-to-style-a-vintage-pocket-watch-for-men vintage pocket watches continue a exceptional place in the hearts of collectors and enthusiasts. Their complex designs, historical importance, and craftsmanship make them rather admired. Vintage pocket watches additionally serve as a reminder of a bygone technology whilst timepieces have been now not just useful but additionally works of paintings.

FAQs Are pocket watches nevertheless fashionable? While wristwatches have taken over because the everyday timekeeping units, pocket watches nevertheless have fun with a distinct segment following among creditors and those with a penchant for antique style. Where can I purchase pocket watches within the UK? There are a great number of online retailers t

#Youtube

1 note · View note

dsblades · 1 month ago

Text

Why Choose Dingsheng for Your Shear Blades Needs?

The original factory was founded in 1984 and Nanjing Dingsheng Metallurgical Machinery Co., Ltd. was established in 2009 as a legal entity. The company has advanced production equipment and technology, specializing in the design, development, and production of shearing machine blades. Its main products include Disc Shear Blades, Flying Shear Blades, Cold Shear Blades, and so on.

Dingsheng Company takes quality as its life and is committed to providing customers with high-quality and high-performance shear blade products. The company has a strict quality management system and a comprehensive after-sales service system to ensure stable and reliable product quality, receiving unanimous praise from customers.

Dingsheng Company has a high-quality R&D team, constantly introducing advanced production technology and equipment, innovating, and improving product quality and performance. The company adheres to customer-centric approach, continuously meets customer needs, and strives to become a leading manufacturer of shearing machine blades in the industry.

Our Company will continue to adhere to the principle of "quality, service, and innovation", continuously improve product quality and technical level, and provide customers with better cutting machine blade products and services. We are willing to work hand in hand with domestic and foreign customers to develop together and create a better future!

0 notes

oiwagarage · 2 months ago

Text

What Causes a Subaru Sambar Timing Belt to Wear Prematurely?

The Subaru Sambar is a compact kei truck that has gained popularity due to its versatility, reliability, and practicality. Like any other internal combustion engine, it relies heavily on its timing belt to function smoothly. The timing belt is responsible for synchronizing the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft, ensuring that the engine’s valves open and close at the correct intervals. However, the timing belt is also a wear-and-tear component, and it can sometimes wear out prematurely. When a timing belt wears out too quickly, it can cause significant engine damage if not addressed. Understanding the factors that contribute to the premature wear of a Subaru Sambar’s timing belt is crucial for preventing costly repairs and maintaining the vehicle's long-term performance.

1. Poor Installation or Tensioning

One of the most common causes of premature timing belt wear is improper installation or tensioning. The timing belt needs to be installed with the right tension. If it's too loose, it can skip teeth on the gears, causing improper engine timing. On the other hand, if the belt is too tight, it can put excessive strain on the belt itself and other components like the pulleys and water pump.

Both over-tensioning and under-tensioning the timing belt can lead to increased friction, which accelerates wear. Additionally, incorrect installation can result in the belt not being aligned properly with the gears and pulleys, causing uneven wear over time.

Solution: It’s essential to ensure that the timing belt is installed by a professional mechanic with experience working on Subaru Sambar models. Proper tensioning tools should be used to achieve the correct belt tightness according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

2. Contaminants: Oil and Coolant Leaks

Contaminants such as oil or coolant leaking onto the timing belt are another significant factor contributing to premature wear. The timing belt is made of rubber and reinforced fibers, which can degrade when exposed to foreign substances. Oil leaks, for instance, can cause the belt to soften, lose its integrity, and eventually fail.

Coolant leaks are equally damaging. Coolant can cause the belt to swell, leading to poor alignment and excessive friction as the belt interacts with the pulleys. Leaks can originate from failing gaskets, seals, or the water pump, all of which can allow oil or coolant to come into contact with the belt.

Solution: Regular engine inspections are crucial to detect and repair oil or coolant leaks before they cause significant damage. Replacing worn gaskets and seals can prevent leaks, thereby protecting the timing belt from contamination.

3. Poor Quality Timing Belt or Components

Not all timing belts are created equal. Some aftermarket belts may be made from inferior materials or lack the necessary reinforcements to withstand the rigors of an engine's operation. Using a low-quality timing belt can lead to early failure due to poor resistance to heat, stretching, and wear.

The quality of related components, such as the tensioners, pulleys, and water pump, also plays a critical role in the overall longevity of the timing belt. If these components fail or are not functioning correctly, they can cause the belt to wear out prematurely.

Solution: When replacing the timing belt, it’s best to invest in high-quality components. Opt for a Subaru Sambar timing belt kit that includes all necessary parts made to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) specifications or better. This ensures that the belt and all associated components are designed to last and function together seamlessly.

4. Driving Conditions and Habits

The driving conditions a Subaru Sambar is subjected to can also affect how long the timing belt lasts. Frequent stop-and-go driving, towing heavy loads, or driving in extreme temperatures can put additional stress on the engine, which in turn affects the timing belt.

High-speed driving or aggressive acceleration can cause the timing belt to experience more stress than it would under normal driving conditions. Over time, this increased strain can lead to faster wear.

Solution: Adapting to smoother driving habits and reducing aggressive driving behaviors can help extend the life of the timing belt. Additionally, regular maintenance is necessary if the vehicle is frequently used in harsh conditions or for towing, as these factors will necessitate more frequent timing belt inspections and replacements.

5. Environmental Factors

Environmental factors such as extreme heat or cold can also contribute to the premature wear of a timing belt. High temperatures can cause the rubber material in the belt to dry out and crack, while very cold temperatures can make the belt brittle, increasing the likelihood of a breakage.

In areas with high humidity or exposure to saltwater, such as coastal regions, rust and corrosion can form on the pulleys and other metal components. Rusty or corroded pulleys can lead to uneven belt wear as the timing belt rubs against the rough, uneven surfaces.

Solution: If your Subaru Sambar operates in extreme weather conditions or humid areas, regular inspections of the timing belt and pulleys are essential. If signs of rust or corrosion are found on any of the metal components, they should be replaced to avoid damaging the timing belt.

6. Lack of Maintenance and Ignoring Replacement Intervals

Every timing belt has a specific lifespan, usually measured in miles or years, which is recommended by the vehicle's manufacturer. Ignoring these replacement intervals or failing to perform regular maintenance can lead to the belt wearing out before its expected lifespan.

Over time, the material of the timing belt degrades, regardless of how well the vehicle is driven or maintained. If the belt is not replaced when recommended, it can fail unexpectedly, causing severe damage to the engine.

Solution: Follow the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule for the timing belt replacement. In the case of the Subaru Sambar, the timing belt typically needs to be replaced every 60,000 to 100,000 miles, depending on the model and driving conditions. Regular inspections can help identify signs of wear before the belt fails completely.

7. Damaged or Worn-Out Pulleys

The pulleys that guide and support the timing belt are critical to its longevity. If the pulleys become worn out or damaged, they can cause the belt to wear unevenly or slip. Worn bearings in the pulleys can also lead to increased friction, which accelerates belt wear.

Pulleys can develop wear patterns over time, especially if the timing belt has been used for a long period. This wear can be exacerbated if the pulleys are not replaced during a timing belt change, leading to premature belt failure.

Solution: When replacing the timing belt, it's important to inspect and replace worn or damaged pulleys and tensioners. Ensuring these components are in good condition will prevent uneven wear on the new belt and help it last as long as intended.

Conclusion

Premature wear of the timing belt in a Subaru Sambar can be caused by a variety of factors, including improper installation, contamination, poor-quality components, and driving conditions. To avoid premature wear, it’s essential to invest in high-quality parts, follow proper maintenance schedules, and address any potential leaks or issues early on. By taking these precautions, you can ensure that your Subaru Sambar's engine continues to run smoothly for years to come.

0 notes

mediaproductioncompanies · 2 months ago

Text

Revealing Dubai’s Production Company and Media Production House Landscape

Rising as a top media production center in the Middle East, Dubai is a shining metropolis noted for its modernism and inventiveness. The emirate draws a range of production firms and media production houses that meet a range of creative demands with a flourishing economy and active cultural scene. Why Engage Dubai’s Production Companies? All-inclusive Services From video creation and post-production to event coverage and digital marketing, Dubai’s manufacturing firms provide a vast range of services. This all-encompassing strategy lets customers have everything they require all under one roof. Novel Technology Equipped with modern technologies, Dubai’s manufacturing businesses offer premium services fulfilling worldwide requirements. From cutting-edge editing software to sophisticated filming tools, these firms guarantee that every project shines. Diverse pool of talent Dubai draws globally minded creative workers. This variety enhances the local media scene and helps production businesses to bring new ideas to their projects. The cooperative environment stimulates originality and creativity. Strategic Situation Located at the junction of Europe, Asia, and Africa, Dubai provides companies with a key entry point. This location benefit lets manufacturing businesses quickly work with foreign customers and filmmakers. Notable Dubai Production Houses Offering different skills and knowledge, several production companies have become rather visible in Dubai. These are some noteworthy instances: DigiTrends One well-known Production Companies in Dubai emphasizing producing interesting digital material is DigiTrends. Looking to improve their online presence, companies turn to them because of their video production, animation, and social media content. CineMakers Emphasizing cinematic quality above everything else, CineMakers offers documentaries, short films, and commercials among other things. Their dedication to narrative and graphic perfection distinguishes them in the cutthroat field. Advantages of Working with Media Production Houses Knowledge in Many Domains Media Production Houses in Dubai sometimes focus in several genres, including corporate videos, documentaries, and advertisements. Their adaptability helps customers to choose the correct match for their particular project needs. Complete Solutions End to End From conceptualizing and scripting to filming and post-production, several media production companies provide end-to-end services managing everything. This smooth operation improves efficiency and simplifies project administration. Creative Environment Media production companies promote teamwork that supports innovation and creativity. Creating outstanding material that appeals to viewers depends on its surroundings. Conclusion

The scene of media production houses and manufacturing enterprises in Dubai is energetic and full of possibilities. These businesses are ready to satisfy customer needs in many different fields thanks to superior technology, a wide talent pool, and a dedication to quality. Dubai has a lot of chances for cooperation and innovation regardless of your role filming, advertising, content creation, or other. The emirate is front and front in the global creative economy as the media sector keeps flourishing, ready to present gripping narratives to the world.

0 notes

gis-inspection · 2 months ago

Text

The Guide for Canton Fair You Must Know

GIS teams are communicating with a buyer from Brazil about supplier management and product quality control inspection at the Canton Fair.

Canton Fair, the China Import and Export Fair is the largest trade show in China held twice a year. It functions as a significant platform for manufacturers and suppliers from various industries to showcase their products.

Canton Fair also is the most effective way to develop the business relationships you need to succeed in China. It's no wonder that the Canton Trade Fair has already become a must see for all those looking for business success in China. If you import goods from China, attending the upcoming Canton Fair 2024 holds the potential to significantly enhance your business.

GIS Inspection is a leading third-party quality control and quality assurance agency. GIS has a strong network of 500+ qualified inspectors located in China, Vietnam, India and Malaysia. We are ecstatic to announce that GIS is participating in the 136th Canton Fair! We cordially invite you and your esteemed representatives to join us at the Exhibition in Guangdong Pazhou Complex from October 15th to November 4th, 2024.

What is Canton Fair?

The Canton Fair, also known as China Import and Export Fair, was established in the spring of 1957. Co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of PRC and the People's Government of Guangdong Province and organized by China Foreign Trade Centre, it is held every spring and autumn in Guangzhou, China.

As a comprehensive international trading event with the longest history, the largest scale, the most complete exhibit variety, the largest buyer attendance, the most diverse buyer origin and the greatest business turnover in China, Canton Fair is hailed as China's largest Fair and the barometer of China's foreign trade.

As the window, epitome and symbol of China's opening up and an important platform for international trade cooperation, Canton Fair has withstood various challenges and never been interrupted since its inception.

It has been successfully held for 135 sessions and established trade relations with more than 229 countries and regions around the world. The accumulated export volume has amounted to about USD 1.5 trillion and the total number of overseas buyers attending the Canton Fair onsite and online has exceeded 10 million.

Canton Fair 2024 and Canton Fair 2025

The Canton Fair takes place twice a year, in spring and autumn. The upcoming Canton Fair 2024 Autumn session is scheduled to run from October 15 to November 04.

Overview of the three phases of the Canton Fair

Canton Fair is grouped thematically - each edition consists of three phases: the first is dedicated to electronics and lighting. The second phase is focused on consumer goods and the third on textiles and medical products. During the Canton Trade Fair, you can find manufacturers of any product - with those who have never been on a fair event of this magnitude, so you should prepare well.

The event is organized into three distinct Canton Fair phases, each spanning five days and dedicated to specific types of products. To connect with the most suitable suppliers for your business, it's important to plan ahead and identify which phase aligns best with your needs.

Here are the Canton Fair 2024 Dates for upcoming autumn session:

Canton Fair Phase 1: October 15-19

Canton Fair Phase 2: October 23-27

Canton Fair Phase 3: October 31-November 04

Each phase covers the specific industries and range of products.

Phase 1

Household Electrical Appliances

Consumer Electronics and Information Products

Industrial Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing

Processing Machinery Equipment

Power Machinery and Electric Power

General Machinery and Mechanical Basic Parts

Construction Machinery

Agricultural Machinery

New Materials and Chemical Products

New Energy Vehicles and Smart Mobility

Vehicles

Vehicle Spare Parts

Motorcycles

Bicycles

Lighting Equipment

Electronic and Electrical Products

New Energy Resources

Hardware

Tools

Phase 2

General Ceramics

Kitchenware and Tableware

Household Items

Glass Artware

Home Decorations

Gardening Products

Festival Products

Gifts and Premiums

Clocks, Watches and Optical Instruments

Art Ceramics

Weaving, Rattan and Iron Products

Building and Decorative Materials

Sanitary and Bathroom Equipment

Furniture

Stone/Iron Decoration and Outdoor Spa Equipment

Phase 3

P Toys

Children, Baby and Maternity Products

Kids' Wear

Men and Women's Clothing

Underwear

Sports and Casual Wear

Furs, Leather, Downs and Related Products

Fashion Accessories and Fittings

Textile Raw Materials and Fabrics

Shoes

Cases and Bags

Home Textiles

Carpets and Tapestries

Office Supplies

Medicines, Health Products and Medical Devices

Food

Sports, Travel and Recreation Products

Personal Care Products

Toiletries

Pet Products and Food

Rural Vitalization

How to attend the Canton Fair?

For your convenience and to save your time, overseas buyers are encouraged to pre-register, collect Buyer Badge in advance and at alternative places rather than at the Canton Fair Complex. Before arriving the Complex, overseas buyers can collect Buyer Badges for free at alternative registration offices such as Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou South Railway Station, Pazhou Ferry Terminal anddesignated hotels in Guangzhou after pre-registration.

1.Pre-register for the Canton Fair

The pre-registration and verification for overseas buyers is available now. To register or verify, please go to https://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en-US/register/index and click "Overseas Buyer." or scan the QR below:

2. Get your badge at the Registration Offices

Hotels with Registration Service

Canton Fair sets up alternative overseas buyer badge registration offices in 71 hotels in 6 districts of Guangzhou. Please click “Buyer” and “Friendly Reminder for Overseas Buyer Badge Application” on www.cantonfair.org.cn for more information.

Buyer Registration Offices at the Complex

Please refer to the following picture for overseas buyer registration offices. (Note: - are overseas buyer registration offices)

Buyer Registration Offices at Airport, Guangzhou South Railway Station and Pazhou Ferry Terminal

1. Service time of overseas buyer registration offices at Terminal 1 and 2 of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport: October 12-November 1.

2. Service time of overseas buyer registration offices at East and West Entrance, Floor 1 of Guangzhou South Railway Station: October 14-18, 22-26, 30-31, and November 1.

3. Service time of overseas buyer registration offices at Arrival, Floor 3 of Pazhou Ferry Terminal: October 14-18, 22-26, 30-31 and November 1.

Buyer Registration Office in Hong Kong

Buyers can apply for Overseas Buyer Badge throughout the year at the Buyer Registration Office in Hong Kong.

Address: Room 3106 – 3107, Office Tower, Convention Plaza, No.1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong Customer Service Hotline: (852)2877 1318 Email:[email protected] Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 12:30 pm & 2 pm to 5 pm; Closed on Saturday, Sunday and in Hong Kong Public Holidays Website: https://hk.cantonfair.org.cn.

3. Documents required for the badge

The original copy of the valid overseas personal identity documents, namely, foreign passports, Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Residents, valid overseas Chinese identity documents (Chinese passports and overseas permanent residence permits/visas), or Chinese passports with valid overseas work visas for more than one year.

An electronic or printed receipt of pre-registration

Business card

4. Registration Office operating hours

Overseas Buyers' Registration Office in China Import and Export Fair Complex:

Phase I

Apr./Oct.12, 10:30-18:00

Apr./Oct. 13-18, 8:30-18:00

Apr. /Oct.19, 8:30-16:00

Phase II

Apr./Oct. 22, 10:30-18:00

Apr./Oct. 23-26, 8:30-18:00

Apr. /Oct.27, 8:30-16:00

Phase III

In Spring: Apr 30, 10:30-18:00; May 1-4, 8:30-18:00; May 5, 8:30-14:00

In Autumn: Oct. 30 10:30-18:00; Oct. 31-Nov.3, 8:30-18:00; Nov. 4, 8:30-14:00

4 Essential Tips for Attending the Canton Fair

Being properly prepared beforehand will make the whole experience much more pleasant. Here are some essential tips to help you make the most of your visit:

Tip 1: Before You Book Your Trip

Which phase will the products you are interested in fall under? Make sure you book your trip at the right time.

Research Exhibitors-Identify Key Exhibitors: Use the fair’s website to find exhibitors that match your interests. Create a list of booths you want to visit and note their locations.

Are you going to need a guide and translator? Some of the exhibitors will speak English but a translator may be needed at times. There is also a big difference between Chinese culture and Western culture. It will pay you to learn what some of these differences are before you leave so you get the most out of the experience.

It’s a good idea to stay at least three to four days to get the most out of your trip – there is too much to see in even one or two days.

Pre-register online before you leave to make it easier when you get there.

WeChat is an extremely popular way to communicate in China due to restrictions on many forms of social media. Download the WeChat app and start getting to know it’s features.

Tip 2: When You Pack

You will need to pack comfortable clothes and shoes. Expect a lot of walking; comfortable footwear is a must. Consider the weather and the business setting.

Pack a couple of notebooks and also work out some generic questions you will ask prospective suppliers like what the minimum order quantities are, customizability, etc.

Make sure that you have either a bag on wheels or a backpack to take with you to the fair. You will receive a number of business cards, pamphlets, etc. throughout the day and these get heavy to carry after a while.

Have plenty of business cards made to take with you – this helps to convince exhibitors that you are a serious business person and many will want a business card if you ask for a brochure.

Tip 3: Know How to Get to and From the Fair

There are a lot of options when it comes to getting to and from the fair.

The cheapest and easiest is usually to take the hotel shuttle. Just make sure that you know what times they arrive and leave because they are very strict about keeping to schedule.

The metro system will take you just about anywhere you want to go but it is easy to get yourself lost. Learn the route you need to take and what stations you must get off at the upfront. Download a Baidu Map APP or Gaode Map App, just enter your destination, and the App will show you the metro route very clearly.

Taxis are relatively inexpensive but there have been reports of taxi drivers being less than scrupulous with tourists. This won’t always be the case but it pays to be on your guard.

Ride-hailing. DiDi is similar to Uber. In China, DiDi is the dominant ride-hailing platform and offers a variety of services tailored to local needs.

Tip 4: At the Canton Fair

Get too involved in conversations with the exhibitors you are interested. This is where your notebooks come in handy. Looking up information about the companies that you were interested in and do some more in-depth reading on the products you were interested in so that you can whittle down the list of people to speak to.

Network Effectively-Engage with exhibitors and fellow attendees. Look for scheduled networking events to meet other professionals.

FAQs

1. How to search for Exhibitors & Products of Canton Fair Phases?

Newest floor plan here: https://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en-US/customPages/tradeAssistant#/hallMap/first

Find the best deals on the newest products from China's top manufacturers at Canton Fair. Join the world's largest trade fair and stay ahead of the competition.

You can search by exhibitor or exhibit in the "Exhibitors + Products" section. By using filter "Product", "Exhibitor" or "Booth" link: https://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en-US/customPages/exhibition

2. How to apply for the Canton Fair Invitation?

With the Invitation(pre-registration), overseas buyers could:

Apply for Visa to China(Please be kindly noted that the invitation letter issued by Canton Fair might help you get the Chinese Visa but it all depends on the Chinese Embassy in your country)

Get a registered and free entry badge to the Fair by Express Channel.

Overseas buyers could apply invitation to Canton Fair through pre-registar at official website:

3. When is the Canton Fair 2025? Dates for Canton Fair, China Import and Export Fair Schedule

When is the Canton Fair 2025 or 2026? The Canton Fair is held twice a year in Guangzhou, China. A Spring session and an Autumn session. Each session is divided into three phases, each with different products on display.

Phase 1 Hostehold Electrical Appliances, Consumer Electronics and Information Products, Electronic and Electrical Products, Lighting Equipment, New Energy Resources, New Materials and Chemical Products, Hardware, Tools, Machining Machinery and Equipment, Power and Electrical Equipment, General Machinery and Mechanical Parts, Industrial Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Construction Machinery, Agricultural Machinery, New Energy Vehicles and Smart Mobility, Motorcycles, Bicycles, Vechicle Spare Parts, Vehicles.

Phase 2 Building and Decoration Materials, Sanitary and Bathroom Equipment, Furniture, Kitchen and Tableware, Daily-use Ceramics, Household Items, Clocks, Watches and Optical Instrument, Gifts and Premiums, Festival Products, Home Decorations, Art Ceramics, Glass Artware, Gardening Products, Woven, Rattan and Iron Products, Iron and Stone Decorations and Outdoor Spa Facilities.

Phase 3 Personal Care Appliances, Bathroom Products, Medicines, Health Products and Medical Devices, Pet Products, Maternity and Baby Products, Toys, Children's Clothing, Men's and Women's Clothing, Sportswear and Casual Wear, Underwear, Fur, Leather, Down and Related, Products, Clothing Accessories and Fittings, Home Textiles, Textile Raw Materials and Fabrics, Carpets and Tapestries, Shoes, Office Supplies, Bags and Suitcases, Sports and Tourism Leisure Products, Food,Rural Revitalization.

The Canton Fair is typically held on specific days each year:

4. How do I attend the Canton Fair?

To attend the Canton Fair, you will need a Chinese visa and registration for a buyer badge. The registration and verification for overseas buyers is available now. To register or verify, please go to https://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en-US/register/index and click "Overseas Buyer."

5. Where is Canton Fair located? Address of the Canton Fair?

Address of canton fair：No. 380, Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou, China

Address in Chinese: 中国广州市海珠区阅江中路380号

China Import and Export Complex(Canton Fair Complex for short), also name Guangzhou International Convention & Exhibition Center or Pazhou International Exhibition Center. The China Import and Export Fair Complex is located in Pazhou Island, Guangzhou, China.

It is the largest modernized exhibition centre in Asia. It has a total construction area of 1,100,000 square meters, with 338,000 square meters of indoor exhibition space and 43,600 square meters of outdoor exhibition space.

6. How to contact Canton Fair? Canton Fair Call Centre

China Foreign Trade Centre, Canton Fair Call-Center

Website and live chat: https://www.cantonfair.org.cn/

4000-888-999 The Chinese Mainland (008620)28-888-999 Outside the Chinese Mainland Add: No. 382, Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou 510335, China E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 12:30am & 2pm to 5pm

7. How much will cost in Guangzhou to attend Canton Fair?

Badge for Canton Fair is free after pre-register or will cost 150RMB, and it can use for 3 phase and many years.

Hotels: Rates can range from budget options ($30–$70 per night) to mid-range ($70–$150) and luxury hotels ($150+). Booking early can help you secure better rates.

Food and Drinks

Daily Meals: Expect to spend around $10–$30 per day depending on where you choose to eat (street food vs. restaurants).

Shopping: If you plan to purchase products or samples, set aside a budget for that.

Payment Methods

Cash

The Chinese currency is Renminbi - RMB, also call Chinese Yuan - CNY.

USD, HKD, JPY, EUR, GBP, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, Singapore dollar, Swiss franc can be changed at the most of banks and 4,5-star hotels. Hotels usually charge the official rate plus 15 commission.

Credit Card

The following foreign credit cards are acceptable in China’s hotels, department stores, restaurants, and many shops: (1) Master Card; (2) Visa Card; (3) American Express Card. Credit cards can be used in most decent hotels, Stores, and restaurants.

Mobile Payments

Alipay and WeChat Pay are the most popular payment methods in China. Many vendors prefer mobile payments over cash. To use these, you’ll need to set up an account and link it to your bank account or a credit card.

8. Where can I find a translator when visiting the Canton Fair?

Canton Fair offers a translation service for visitors. You can find a translator at the fairground's International Business Center. Canton Fair provides exhibitors with the service of hiring translators and interpreters with different languages mainly including English, Spanish, Italian...

Or you can find a professional translator at the entrance of the Canton Fair. They will be holding a banner there. Most of them are English interpreters.

The 136th Canton Fair Invitation

We are thrilled to announce that GIS is participating in the 136th Canton Fair! We cordially invite you and your esteemed representatives to join us at the Exhibition in Guangdong Pazhou Complex from October 15th to November 4th, 2024. We are immensely grateful for all of the customers of GIS for your continued trust and support. We will be offering a wide range of supply chain solutions that we are sure will meet your needs and expectations. We look forward to seeing you there!

ABOUT GIS

GIS Inspection is an international third-party quality control inspection company headquartered in China in 2005, which provides a professional range of product quality inspection and factory audit services to clients across multiple industries. We have set up an inspection network covering China, Vietnam, India and Malaysia. By employing only full-time inspectors, GIS is trusted by more than 12,000 brands globally.

#quality #cantonfair #china #export business #import export data

0 notes

makgeneralservices12 · 3 months ago

Text

The Role of Motor Rewinding in Uganda's Growing Industrial Sector

Uganda’s industrial sector is experiencing significant growth, fueled by advancements in technologies, infrastructure development, and increasing foreign investments. As industries expand, so does the demand for efficient and reliable machinery. One of the critical aspects that ensures the longevity and efficiency of industrial machinery is motor rewinding. At the forefront of providing these essential services, Mak General Services is recognized for offering the best motor rewinding in Uganda.

The Importance of Motor Maintenance

Industrial motors form the backbone of many manufacturing processes. However, these vital components can wear out over time, leading to decreased efficiency and potential breakdowns. Regular maintenance and, when necessary, motor rewinding can extend the life of these essential machines, ensuring smooth operations and minimizing costly downtime.

Why Motor Rewinding Matters

Motor rewinding is a specialized process that involves replacing the wire windings in an electric motor. This procedure can restore a motor to its original performance specifications, often at a fraction of the cost of purchasing a new motor. For Uganda's growing industries, this cost-effective solution is particularly valuable.

The best motor rewinding in Uganda offers several benefits:

1. Cost savings

2. Improved energy efficiency

3. Extended motor lifespan

4. Reduced environmental impact

Mak General Services: Leading the Way in Motor Rewinding

As Uganda's industrial sector continues to expand, the demand for quality motor rewinding services has grown correspondingly. Mak General Services has emerged as a leader in this field, providing top-notch motor rewinding solutions to businesses across the country.

With its state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained technicians, Mak General Services ensures that each motor rewinding project is completed to the highest standards. Their expertise covers a wide range of motor types and sizes, catering to various industries including manufacturing, agriculture, and mining.

The Impact on Uganda's Industrial Growth

The availability of reliable motor rewinding services has had a significant impact on Uganda's industrial growth. By enabling businesses to maintain and repair their existing equipment more efficiently, these services have helped to:

1. Reduce operational costs

2. Increase productivity

3. Enhance competitiveness in the global market

Moreover, the growth of the motor rewinding industry itself has created new job opportunities and contributed to the development of specialized technical skills within the Ugandan workforce.

Looking to the Future

As Uganda continues its journey towards industrialization, the role of motor rewinding services will likely become even more critical. Companies like Mak General Services are poised to play a pivotal role in supporting this growth, ensuring that Uganda's industries remain competitive and efficient.

For businesses looking to optimize their operations and reduce maintenance costs, partnering with a reputable motor rewinding service provider is essential. To learn more about how motor rewinding can benefit your business, visit makgeneralservices.com for comprehensive information on Mak General Services' offerings.

In conclusion, motor rewinding services are playing a crucial role in supporting Uganda's industrial growth. By providing cost-effective solutions for motor maintenance and repair, these services are helping to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and promote sustainable industrial development across the country.

#Best motor rewinding in Uganda

0 notes

adtechmetallurgicalmaterials · 3 months ago

Text

Novelis plans to try to go public again in 2025

According to foreign media reports, Satish Pai, managing director of Hindalco, said in an interview with Bloomberg that he plans to push Novelis to go public in the United States again in 2025.

Novelis is Hindalco's aluminum subsidiary. The initial public offering was originally scheduled for 2024, but was postponed in June 2024 due to "unfavorable market conditions."

Pai said that Hindalco pushed Novelis to go public just to get a premium valuation, "We don't need this money to maintain Hindalco's business in India."

According to Pai, Novelis did not get the premium valuation that the company deserved when it first went public.

The timing of a potential listing will depend on the situation in the US market, but the next attempt to go public is expected to be in 2025.

It is reported that Novelis' initial public offering was originally going to be one of the largest listings in the United States in 2024. The company originally planned to sell 45 million shares at a price of US$18 to US$21 per share. Hindalco will hold about 92.5% of the company after the IPO.

At the top end of the price range, Novelis’ market value is about $12.6 billion, based on the number of outstanding shares listed in Novelis’ filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Adtech was established in 2012, and the Chinese factory was put into production at the end of 2013. Adtech is an unremitting and enterprising brand pioneer, focusing on the R & D and manufacturing of "online degassing filter equipment, ceramic filter plates, hot top casting accessories, casting nozzle plates, repair agents and solvents" international enterprise. The company has successively developed dozens of series of products, so far it has covered a full range of equipment, filtration and high-temperature materials required by the aluminum alloy casting industry. The main products of Adtech are:

casting launder, aluminum casting filter ,electric launder system , in-line degassing aluminium, deep bed filter aluminium , tap cone, caster tip, etc.

#aluminumingot #aluminumdegassing #aluminumfactory #aluminum #aluminium alloy #aluminumfiltration #aluminium casting #aluminumprocessing

0 notes

dulevoindia01 · 3 months ago

Text

The Latest Innovations in Industrial Cleaning Technology

Industrial cleaning equipment and technology has a lot of different ways and machines that are used for it to be able to maintain hygiene and performance in industrial settings. This is extremely vital in various fields such as manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceuticals etc. Street sweeper the main objective is the removal of foreign matter such as dust, oil, dirt among others that may interfere with production processes or affect product quality.

Types of Industrial Cleaning Technology

1. Mechanical Cleaning:

Scrubbers and Sweepers: These machines are commonly used in large industrial spaces to clean floors. They range from simple push sweepers to complex ride-on machines like those produced by Dulevo, which offer powerful suction, dust control, and maneuverability in tight spaces.

Ultrasonic Cleaners: Used for cleaning small, intricate parts, ultrasonic cleaning technology uses high-frequency sound waves to agitate a cleaning solvent, effectively removing contaminants from surfaces that are hard to reach.

2. Chemical Cleaning:

Solvents and Detergents: Chemical cleaning involves the use of solvents and detergents to break down oils greases, stubborn deposits etc… This is very important especially in industries like food processing where cleanliness matters a lot.

Decontamination Systems: These are special chemical systems that defuse dangerous substances, and they are used mostly in the industrial sectors where toxic materials are employed.

3. Cryogenic Cleaning (Dry Ice Blasting):

In this technique, dry ice pellets clean the surfaces on which they are applied through sublimation thereby getting rid of dirt and other contaminants without leaving any residues. It is most effective in cleaning off hard to remove deposits like grease or paint without causing any harm on the underlying material.

4. High-Pressure Water Jets:

High-pressure water jets are commonly used in heavy industry for equipment cleaning purposes as well as removal of rust, paints among other hardly removable stuff. Such systems can generate pressures exceeding 40,000 psi which make them ideal for very demanding cleaning tasks.

5. Electrostatic Precipitation:

Advancements in Industrial Cleaning Technology

• Automation and Robotization: Robotics integration together with the advancement of automation in industrial cleaning is an upward trend. Roboticized cleaning devices can manage complex industrial surroundings, for example floor washing, dust collection or even equipment maintenance itself.

• IoT and Smart Technology: Contemporary industrial cleaning machines integrate IoT (Internet of Things) aspects that enable real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance as well as improved efficiency. Dulevo’s Smart City Circuit tracks the machine performance in real time hence aiding in prediction and avoiding breakdowns.

Environmental and Health Considerations: Industrial Cleanliness technology has been designed to address environmental and health issues. The use of technologies like cryogenic cleaning and environmentally friendly solvents reduces dependence on dangerous chemicals while advanced filtration systems help to control airborne pollutants thereby improving occupational safety.

Conclusion: Industrial cleaning equipment is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and ensuring the safety and quality of industrial processes. The ongoing advancements in automation, smart technology, and eco friendly road cleaning machine continue to push the boundaries of what these systems can achieve, offering better performance, lower environmental impact, and enhanced safety.

Original Source: Industrial Cleaning Technology

#dulevo #industrial cleaning #industrial cleaning equipment #eco friendly road cleaning machine #Eco friendly road cleaning machine in india #industrial scrubber #commercial vacuum cleaner #sweeper truck

1 note · View note