Vibration isolation reduces costs!

At production companies, chances are high that production machines generate a lot of vibrations for the environment. This can be bothersome for the staff that is working near these machines, for other machines that have problems due to the nearby vibrations, or for the surrounding infrastructure that suffers from long term continuous vibrations.

Vibration isolation makes sure that all these possible problems are taken care off. There are several possible ways to isolate machines, and LDA offers best options in terms of vibration isolation.

FIRESTONE:

FIRESTONE Industrial Products Company (FSIP) specializes in air spring manufacturing and technology with a history of more than 80 years of research and development of technologically advanced air springs. The purpose of Firestone Industrial Products is to address the global growth of air suspensions, and further our commitment to our customers with the world's broadest air spring product line.
Firestone Rubber “Marsh Mellows®” has a reinforced inner fabric layer that puts our vibration isolator beyond competition.

ENIDINE:

With their corrosion resistant, all-metal construction, ITT Enidine Wire Rope Isolators are environmentally stable, high-performance shock and vibration isolators that are unaffected by temperature extremes, chemicals, oils, ozone and abrasives.

Many factors have to be taken into account, as example: 

• Load distribution of the machine
• Mounting points of the isolators: top, side, bottom or combination of these options
• Frequency of the vibrations
• Span of the frequency
• Preferred noise level (e.g. metal isolators vs rubber isolators)
• Availability of compressed air

Together with our customers, LDA determines the best options from the above product ranges, makes the design on how to mount the isolators and gives all the necessary operating details (e.g. required air pressure for the air springs).

Have a look at our products, and give us a call for more information!

Firestone air springs

Firestone marsh mellows

Enidine wire ropes

LDA, solutions for life

LDA specializes for over 50 years in industrial automation. LDA provides a wide range of products for electro-mechanical automation solutions, shock absorption, vibration isolation and connectivity in Belgium and Luxembourg.  LDA is specialized in niche markets and has the technical expertise to support our customers to excel in their domain, please check out our technical catalogue.

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Where water flow needs to be stopped, inflatable stoppers are an efficient solution. By creating an airtight seal within the pipe, they effectively stop the water flow to enable professionals in different industries to do their job and resolve the situation. Inflatable Pipeline stoppers insure a perfect tightness and an excellent back-pressure resistance. Made from high quality fibre-reinforced elastomer our Inflatable Pipeline stoppers give you a high level of reliability.

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Pronal inflatable pipe stoppers are used to: ■ Test pipes for leaks under pressure (joint testing). ■ Isolate pipes for maintenance (inspection stoppers). ■ Temporarily seal pipes to avoid runoff of toxic    materials (pollution stoppers). ■ Provide highly portable and re-usable medium and    high-pressure stoppers for offshore use. ■ Provide high-pressure, self-contained stoppers for    specialised uses, from power stations to nuclear    plants.

Available Models: ■ 3D plugs allows plugging pipes from 100 mm up to     1.000 mm diameter with only 3 models. ■ Vari plugs 45-1.500 mm with blank stopper, bypass    for water tightness tests. ■ Uni-Plug collapsible pipe stoppers from 20-3.000 mm    that compactly fit around obstacles, corners and into    previously inaccessible areas of surface, underground    and underwater pipelines. ■ Pollu-Plug anti-pollution stoppers permanently fitted in    storm water and sewerage lines ready for rapid    inflation by remote triggering as soon as an    emergency arises in industrial, civil and municipal    applications.   Read more here about our ORJ removable stoppers.

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  Advantages: ■ Suitable for a wide variety of pipes: concrete, cast    iron, steel, stainless steel, PVC. ■ Simplicity and speed of installation. ■ Completely leak-proof. ■ Safe to use. ■ Sturdy with long service life. ■ Highly diversified range. ■ No size limits, up to 3.000 mm in diameter. ■ Either standard or made-to-measure. ■ Models for low pressure and high pressure (+100 bar). ■ Choice of shapes (cylindrical, oval, square)  Download Pronal Product overview

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The ERD is a low cost rod-style electric actuator designed as an alternate to pneumatic cylinders and an option for automating manual processes. Combined with Tolomatic’s  ACS stepper driver/controller, an extremely easy-to-use and cost  effective actuator control solution is created.  The ERD electric cylinder is compatible with many NEMA and Metric standard stepper and servo motors. The ERD, with 2 different stainless steel options, is the industry’s first ever  all-stainless-steel electric actuator family intended for wash down environments.

The ERD electric actuator offers these features:   •   4 body sizes   •   Ball or Acme screw choices   •   Force / thrust capabilities up to 2.500 N   •   Stroke lengths configurable up to 600 mm   •   Guide / Anti-rotate option   •   Stepper Drive / Controller & Motor solutions   •   IP67 option   •   All Stainless Steel body construction with protective       motor enclosure

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The ACS – Actuator Control Solution:
The ACS is an extremely easy-to-use stepper drive & controller developed specifically to be used with electric actuators. Simply select the “Tolomatic actuator software” to  automatically set-up most necessary parameters to create motion in the desired linear units such as the ERD.

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Capabilities and options:   •   4, 8, or 16 move command modes (absolute,        incremental, jog) for infinite positioning capability   •   Analog position mode (0-10 Vdc or 4-20 mA)   •   Adjustable motion profile parameters (velocity,        accel/decel, force).   •   Ability to reduce holding current for energy savings   •   End point correction   •   Zone output based on position   •   Force limiting capability   •   Configurable digital I/O (24 Vdc Opto-Isolated)   •   Compatible with most 24 Vdc stepper motors   •   Ethernet mode provides infinite positioning        usingEtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP protocols   •   Dual Ethernet ports with internal switch for daisy        haining   •   RS232 COM and RS485C COM Port

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For over 60 years, MAC VALVES has been developing innovative industrial solutions. These solutions have the advantage of optimizing the operation of machines and increasing their efficiency.

Based on this experience, MAC VALVES has recently released a product range of innovative pulse valves for dust collectors and scrubbers. These valves are developed to replace the diaphragm valves that are used on the filters without changes to your installation.

The PV series from MAC VALVES is equipped with a bonded spool which allows the valve to operate in contaminated environments. With the bonded spool, the pulse valve has a life up to 10 times the lifetime of a diaphragm valve. The use of bonded spool instead of a membrane results in faster switching of the valves, higher impact forces and a better cleaning of the dust collector.

These valves are available with direct mounted solenoid or remote. For dust collectors that are susceptible to high temperatures, MAC VALVES has a high temperature spool, resistant to temperatures up to 110°C.  

	MAC Advantages - D-Seal Technology -> Isolates Solenoid > Longer Life   - 4 Way Pilot -> Maximized Shifting Forces         - Lifting Solenoid -> Consistent Response           - Dynamic Bonded Rubber Spool -> Balanced wipping action      - Adapter Plate -> Drop-in Replacement to existing base Competition design
- Contaminated Air Passes Through Unbalanced Solenoid -> Sticking & Burnout  - Small Fixed Orifice -> Blocked By Contaminants           - Diaphragm Ruptures -> Air Leaks
	Mac Spool Design  - Bonded Spool = Longer Life ( + 10 000 000 cycles)              - Wiping Action = Self Cleaning  - Balanced Design = Repeatable Purges            - Precision Ground Spool = Air savings
Diaphragm Design - Ruptured Diaphragms = Short Life       - Frequent Routine Maintenance = High Cost of Ownership         - Unbalanced Diaphragm = Inconsistent Pulses - Cracking and Leaking = Wasted Air

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Many new product lines have emerged in recent years at LDA. In these different ranges, you will find brands such as PBC, THERMATRON, PRONAL and many more available in stock.

Linear motion              - PBC: round shaft linear motion systems            - T Race rails : rails and carriage With the combined product range of PBC and T Race, together with our product range of ball bearings, LDA is now able to offer a solution for all your linear guidance applications. Both ranges have several specific advantages over competing products when it comes to durability and quality. Ask us for the advantages of the PBC self-lubricating bearings contact LDA or visit our website.

Connectors: GW connect / WESTEC connectors by Molex

Where in the past our stock was focused on DIN connectors, we have now added industrial connectors to our stock. Produced by GW Connect, part of the Molex group, these connectors offer incomparable robustness and IP ratings against competitive prices. That is not the only things, because soon we will also add a range of MLXT (a similar range as the famous Deutch connectors) to our sotck.

Industrial plugs for liquids: Pronal ORJ & OPAP

Need to temporarily plug plumbing of various diameters? Have a look at our very popular ORJ product range of Pronal. Removable plugs ranging from 20mm to 200mm are in stock at LDA, whereas the larger plugs can be mostly supplied within 2 weeks. Also have a look at our OPAP range for fixed inflatable plugs, needed as a safety precaution in case of leaks and a precaution against environmental pollution. The OPAP range is a fixed plug that can be controlled by a pneumatic cabinet which you can order optionally at LDA.

Fluid valves: EMC fluid and gas valves

LDA has a vast range of fluid valves on offer. Together with you, we decide on the best valve for your application. In 2015 we have added EMC fluid valves in stock. These are no-nonsense fluid valves at very competitive prices for non-critical applications.

Air treatment units: FRL

Also new is our increased stock of FRL, with the EMC brand. Air treatment units (FRL) have an important role in the compressed air treatment. The choice of FRL has an impact on the operation and longevity of the components placed after the FRL. These components are typically pneumatic valves and cylinders.

Pneumatic connectors: fittings and tubing

LDA has a wide range of rapid pneumatic fittings, in plastic or stainless steel. Tubing in various diameters are also available from stock.

Insulation and protection: THERMATRON – Insulation blankets for valves and plumbing

The insulation and protection blankets from THERMATRON are easy to remove removable thermal blankets made out of special textiles, aimed specifically for insulating valves.  These covers are water- and oil proof and temperature resistant between -50°C à +550°C. The main advantage of these THERMATRON covers is that they are easily removable and re-attachable by means of Velcro style strips. This feature makes that these covers can easily be used again, while greatly diminishing the time and costs needed to remove and place them, as such reducing maintenance costs from the valves.

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Dear customer,

LDA is continually investing in order to serve you better. Also in 2015, this effort has continued. We have invested in extra stock, extra product ranges, more tooling, test equipment, and other necessities. But the largest investment by far has been in our ERP, a brand new state of the art software which will help us serving you faster, more efficiently, and with greater care.

This software will start up on January 4^th 2016. All efforts are being done to make sure that this will be a smooth startup. However, to make sure that we can guarantee our service during the startup, we have elected to make some changes for the week between January 4^th and January 8^th.

During this week, LDA will only deliver urgent orders. All other services will work as normal. This means you can contact LDA with all your questions, with requests for quotations, and also your orders will be booked. Supplier deliveries will be accepted and urgent products will be delivered as usual.

Please also remember that from December 28^th 2015 until January 1^st 2016, LDA will be closed for inventory purposes as usual. Off course an answering service is foreseen, so you can always reach us with questions. During this week however, no orders will be booked, nor will deliveries be performed.

Together with you and our partners, we look forward to an exciting 2016, a year where we can serve you even better. But first, we would like to wish you the best for the New Year 2016, and pleasant celebrations!

With best regards,

Michel De Coninck
Managing Director (PP)
LDA nv/sa

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The Enidine quality, proven by experience, exclusively distributed by LDA

Enidine is a long standing brand and has proven over the years that quality is of the highest importance within the company. Since 2007, Enidine is part of the ITT product range. ITT, a known and strong US company, has used its resources to further increase the quality of and innovation within the Enidine brand. As a result, Enidine is a large supplier to critical markets such as aerospace, military and industrial markets. Enidine shock absorbers are used on aircrafts, offshore platforms, windmills and many more challenging applications.

From micro bore to heavy duty shock absorbers, Enidine has them all.

Enidine provides shock absorbers for all kinds of applications. The product range covers micro bore, small bore, mid bore, large bore and heavy duty shock absorbers. As an addition, special industry shock absorbers, rubber buffers and wire ropes for vibration isolation are also part of the Enidine product range at LDA.

Almost the complete product range is available in a nonadjustable and an adjustable version.

More information concerning the Enidine product range:

The ECO revolution     

The Enidine ECO shock absorbers are a revolution in the industrial shock absorber market, introducing the industry’s first environmentally friendly design.

LDA, solutions for life

LDA specializes for over 50 years in industrial automation and offers customers a wide range of products. LDA is recognized as a specialist provider of automation solutions in pneumatics, shock absorption, vibration isolation and gas springs in Belgium and Luxembourg. With the years, we developed a significant technical expertise and our engineers support our customers to find the solutions that correspond with their needs. For more information on our products, check out our technical catalog.

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Why choose LDA, you ask?

You already know about our high quality products from previous mailings, but there is another important reason why LDA should be your preferred choice.

LDA offers it’s customers unsurpassed support.

Need to have a gas spring sized? Even if it is just one gas spring? LDA will do it for you... for free. You aren’t sure which components are the correct ones for your fluid, pneumatic, vacuum, shock absorption or vibration isolation application (and a host of other applications). LDA will assist you, by phone, on the spot, whenever you need us to be there. Have an application you want to have automated, but don’t know where to start? Contact LDA, our experts will help you defining the parameters, suggest solutions, optimizing what you already have. LDA also takes care of the assembly of specific projects and custom made solutions, for example pneumatic cabinets of all sizes. There is no minimum order quantity for these projects. LDA prides itself on thetechnical knowledgepresent at the company. Our Sales Engineers have years of experience and are assisted by product specialists who are the top in their field. You don’t need to take our word on this, experience it for yourself by setting up a meeting!

And the best of all? All the above, we do for free. It does not matter if your application is small or large. It does not matter if you need only one product, or thousands. LDA engages itself to assist their customers, free of charge. There is no obligation to purchase at LDA after we have assisted you. If we cannot help our customers with our products, we will still try to give you some ideas on how to solve your problem, even with products we do not sell. Offering all of the above without purchase obligation, isn’t that a bit dangerous? No, because at LDA we are convinced that a satisfied customer, is a customer for life. But it doesn’t stop there. LDA can also deliver a CPR (Customer Profit Reinforcement) report, outlining the cost reductions that our products bring to you. This gives our customers a unique overview of the impact LDA can make, and enables you to make a clear decision on your investment. LDA keeps a large stock of standard goods, and even quite a few specials. Urgent orders can be processed immediately because of this. For small recurrent orders of non-stock specials, we provide a “minimum stock” contract to our customers. Ask our sales department for more information! When we are talking about large quantities of the same product, price negotiations can be concluded in a“call off” contract, where LDA will stocks the products, and the customer can call these goods at will during a predefined period.

At LDA, there is a solution for each application.
LDA, solutions for life.

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At LDA, there is a fluid valve for each application.

LDA offers fluid valves from a range of reputable suppliers, and compliments that range by offering fluid valves for specific applications or circumstances, and new, innovative valves from companies who rock the industry.

M&M in a flamethrower

The quality of M&M valves are internationally known. Whether it are directly actuated, indirectly actuated solenoid valves or pneumatically actuated piston valves, M&M manufactures them with great care and an eye for detail. But did you know that with their additional options, such as a ruby seal for heat resistance, M&M valves will work in the most dire circumstances? Here you will see a test of a flamethrower using a M&M valve with a ruby seal, developed with the help of LDA.

GSR specialises in fluid valves for high pressures and temperatures. Their valves for CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) are known all over Europe. And be sure to follow the news, as GSR will soon launch their new line of valves for cryogenic applications!

MAC VALVES, renowned for their pneumatic valves of the highest quality, highest speed and longest lifetime, is now also venturing in the fluid valves market, and how! With their innovating patented design of double diaphragm bullet valves, MAC VALVES offers valves with very accurate, very fast micro dosing capabilities, coupled with an unprecedented lifetime.

MAC Valves diaphragm valve
MAC Valves bullet valve MAC Valves microdosing

If it is robustness you need, nothing can beat MAGNATROL valves. Available in high quality bronze or stainless steel, they offer an unsurpassed reliability. Every valve is tested in-house by MAGNATROL before it leaves the production facility. MAGNATROL valves can be found in a variety of industries, ranging from Chemical, Power, Petroleum, Pharmaceuticals, Water and Waste to the Metal, Textile, Food, Paper and Pulp, Navy and the Marine industry.

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Wherever plastic valves are necessary, PLAST-O-MATIC and IPS (BECO & TEQCOM) should be your preferred suppliers. They are perfect for corrosive and ultra-pure liquids. PLAST-O-MATIC provides a complete line of standard and custom designed solutions in different materials (PVC, PTFE, PVDF, ...).

Use electric actuators from TOLOMATIC to operate your midsize fluid control valves. This application is often seen in the process control industry.

Tolomatic process control leaflet





ALCON offers standard solenoid valves, but the valves can also be manufactured with increased safety electrical coils and enclosures to meet your exact demands. As such, ALCON can provide valves for increased safety areas covered by ATEX, UL or CSA approvals.

PETER PAUL solenoid valves are electromagnetically actuated, direct operating, plunger-type valves with soft seals. Valves are bubble tight, have built-in safety factors and are capable of operating at less than rated voltage when full pressure is applied. PETER PAUL provides innumerable valve combinations. One may request ratings from vacuum to 200 bar and voltage ratings 1.0 volt up to 1000 volts, both in DC and AC.

MIDLAND – ROTORK has built up an enviable reputation for high quality products and reliability to become one of the world's pre-eminent suppliers of 316 stainless steel control equipment. Especially known for valves for onshore and offshore facilities to floating and fixed production installations, MIDLAND – ROTORK also has ATEX and other certifications. An example are the LANDON KINGSWAY range of free-fall fire valves, providing a compact, leak-proof positive action mechanism to close down piping with oil or other media in case of fire.

E.MC is a new addition to the LDA product range. These sturdy, no-nonsense valves do exactly what they need to: operating in most standard applications, while offering the best price. Find our E.MC products in our webshop, LDAdirect. All products on LDAdirect are stocked at LDA.

 E.MC fluid valves catalog

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At LDA, there is a fluid valve for each application.
LDA, solutions for life.

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Thermatron provides insulation systems for your industrial valves, tubing and other industrial systems.

In the past, it wasn’t always easy to insulate those last components of your heating or cooling circuit. But thanks to Thermatron, this is in the past! The insulation system of Thermatron offers:

•  An improved process control and efficiency
•  Energy savings on your heating and cooling circuits that also lead to less CO2 exhaust, which is better for the environment
•  An improved protection for your staff, because the last cold or hot surfaces are insulated, and accidents can be avoided

Dynamic and flexible

Because the Thermatron insulation is flexible and easy to install and remove, less time is necessary to manipulate the insulation, which leads to less maintenance costs. Thermatron uses an innovative technology in the field of industrial insulation, making it easy to insulate all kinds of applications, and giving you the opportunity to switch from non-removable systems to Thermatron flexible insulation.

Save costs while investing in a higher safety!

Your investment in Thermatron insulation is typically paid back within 12 months because of the lower energy usage. The various types of insulation blankets use the latest in insulation technology, and are suitable for the different temperature ranges.

Not only will you save costs, but Thermatron insulation also reduces the exhaust of CO2, and creates an extra safety against corrosion, as such prolonging the lifespan of your installation.

Thermatron insulation also helps improving the work environment for your staff by lowering the temperature in maintenance rooms of heating installations and in confined spaces. This is not only better for your staff, but also for other equipment that is placed close to your heating equipment.

Materials and the manufacturing process

The materials that are used for Thermatron insulation are selected according to the different needs of the industries and applications in which they will be used. As such, Thermatron can guarantee a very effective isolation, adapted to the different work environments.

Because of the Velcro fasteners and rope fasteners, Thermatron insulation is easily reusable. As required in some industries, Thermatron insulation is also washable, because of the use of technical coatings.

Personalised products

Next to standard products, Thermatron can make specific insulation equipment at the request of the customer. Possible adaptations are:

•  Different materials
•  Different colours
•  Identification stickers with:
* Product references
* Customer contact information
* Production dates
* Other data such as material references

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