Sustainable manufacturing practices lead to cost savings and productivity

By OEM Update Editorial June 9, 2023 2:35 pm IST

Kalidas Bhangare, Managing Director, Testo India, says advanced measuring instruments ensure optimised processes and precisely monitored operations in a manufacturing set-up that encourages sustainability and productivity.

Please talk about advanced measuring instruments used for predictive maintenance for manufacturing and other various industries.
Testo is a manufacturer of cutting-edge and accurate measuring devices. The extensive range of products encompasses tools utilised in predictive maintenance for power plants, monitoring the condition of components, analysing emissions, and overseeing VAC systems. Predictive maintenance sensors and tools are employed to anticipate potential breakdowns, identify hotspots, monitor equipment wear and tear, detect leaks, and identify short circuits. These measures contribute to cost-effective equipment servicing and prolong the overall lifespan of processes.

Thermal imagers are generally used to conduct such predictive maintenance jobs. They consist of thermal sensors which inspect the thermal profile of the equipment. Testo electrical equipment like clamp meters & multi-meter is crucial for troubleshooting electrical connections. 

In addition, some of these tools/ instruments include data loggers for mapping the environmental conditions, air velocity and IAQ measuring instruments. These help in servicing and conditioning various systems with advanced sensor technology.

How can Indian manufacturing companies effectively implement sustainable practices?
Implementing sustainable manufacturing practices in India offers numerous advantages. Firstly, it enables cost savings by decreasing energy consumption, optimising resource utilisation, and minimising waste disposal expenses.

These practices can enhance a company’s brand reputation and increase customer loyalty. Companies can maintain compliance with environmental regulations, which is crucial. It also helps us to improve employee morale by creating a safer and healthier work environment. Our advanced measuring instruments ensure optimised processes and precisely monitored operations in the manufacturing set-up that encourages sustainability and productivity.

What are the highlights of your calibration set-up for instruments and measuring devices?
Testo also has an established state-of-the-art NABL-accredited service & calibration LAB by the standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2017, which takes care of the after-sales support locally from Pune. When customers get service and calibration for their instruments, they either have to wait a long time or invest highly in the service. Sometimes even the service facilities could be more premium to cater to the requirements. Testo service and calibration facility is highly cost-effective, delivering international standards very conveniently within a week. Instruments of any brand/make can be calibrated and serviced locally, maintaining necessary standards. 

The accredited parameters include Humidity, Pressure, Absolute Pressure, Contact Type Temperature, and Non-Contact Type Temperature (Infra-Red Thermometer, Thermal Imager). In fact, ours is the ‘First and Only Lab in India’ to also get NABL Accreditation for Dew Point Temperature. These advancements enhance the calibration process’s accuracy, reliability, and efficiency, guaranteeing instruments and measuring devices are calibrated to the highest standards. As technology progresses, we can expect further advancements in calibration practices.

How can Testo’s latest range of compact handheld measuring instruments enhance their respective applications’ efficiency, accuracy, and productivity?
 Testo always emphasises upgrading the product range with new features and advanced technology specs. We always strive for growth and stay on top of market demands. That is why we are thrilled to introduce our latest range of products – compact handheld measuring instruments from Testo.

These innovative HVAC measuring instruments are designed to give precise results in various applications. With their fast and accurate measurements, you can rely on them to deliver reliable data wherever needed. Plus, they are super user-friendly and can connect seamlessly to smartphones and tablets, offering flexibility and convenience. Whether your tasks involve installing and upkeep air conditioning systems, maintaining heating systems, monitoring indoor air quality, or measuring pressure and temperature in various environments, our range of Testo instruments is designed to meet your needs comprehensively.

Following the trends, we have some more new measuring gauges for refrigeration maintenance and even smart gas analysers in the pipeline. By providing these advanced measuring instruments, we enable professionals to enhance their efficiency, accuracy, and productivity, empowering them to achieve higher performance.

 For more details, vist www.testo.com or write back to us on info@testo.in