Kanya Newsletter February 2018

“Hot off the press”, our Kanya Newsletter February 2018 is here! Featuring the latest project application examples which we’ve been working on in our factory, there is plenty of inspiration for your next project.

From trolleys, to machine guards, turntables and exhibition display frames, we have assembled these in our factory during the last few months, before being delivered to our clients.

We are looking forward to showing the many possible applications at this weeks’ Southern Manufacturing Show. Held from the 6th to the 8th February at stand A205, we will be demonstrating our electric height adjustable workbench, a lab car prototype and display cabinet. Stand A205 is itself made from the Kanya aluminium profile system. We will also have extrusion examples available and our two Kanya Product Specialists, waiting to offer some advice and assist you with your project requirements.

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In the factory in January

After the Christmas shutdown, we’re up and running again in the factory in January with lots of interesting project applications to manufacture and despatch to our clients.

First up, a turntable created for a client in the industrial automation industry. The turntable was designed to be heavy duty to support loads of up to 100kg and therefore, heavy duty Kanya profiles were used to create the hexagonal structure which sits on the floor (see image below)

The next project of worthy mention is a mechanical Lifting Trolley. The trolley, on castors, has roller stoppers to negate the need for lifting items in place. The trolley framework is created from Kanya profiles with cladding material used for the base. To adjust the height of the trolley base for lifting equipment, a hand crank with pump is used (see image above).

Finally, not a Kanya project of sorts, but worth a mention, the Kanya exhibition stand was being constructed this week in the factory. With preparations in full swing, an important mockup of the stand was required prior to the event, the Southern Manufacturing Exhibition. Kanya UK will be exhibiting a whole range of applications at stand A205 in the brand new exhibition hall at Farnborough, from the 6rd to the 8th February 2018.

Find out more…

Turntable application example kanya uk

Above: Heavy Duty Turntable

 

Northern manufacturing stand mock up with electric height adjustable workbench 2

Above: Assembling the Kanya UK exhibition stand

Introducing the Kanya Safe Modular Sliding Door System

Kanya AG are introducing the Kanya Safe Modular Sliding Door System, which is perfect for protective enclosures. Whether it’s for machine or equipment housing, clean rooms or enclosures, there is a simple, ready to install solution for you, which can easily be modified at a later date as your needs change.

Options for sliding door controls include manual, electric or pneumatic. The elective drive unit offers a quiet, speedy operation, and features a mechanical drop guard and anti-collision detection. This provides safe access to machines and is compliant with machine guidelines. In addition, the modular system is CE compliant with and offers a robust yet aesthetically pleasing construction, with a choice of cladding finishes to suit your requirements.

A digital interface is an optional extra, where Production or Plant Managers can check the safety door configuration and change their parameters at any time, using a handy app for the tablet or mobile, or an online application for the PC.

Door solutions include:

  • Single lifting door
  • Double lifting door
  • Telescopic sliding door
  • Machine safety door
  • Protective hood

For further information, download our brochure.

Introducing Kanya UK

Our latest flyer is now available, introducing Kanya UK as your leading supplier of the Kanya aluminium build system in the UK and Ireland.

So why buy from Kanya UK?

We are based in Hampshire and are a division of leading control room furniture specialists, Thinking Space Systems. Our team have over 20 years in designing and manufacturing technical furniture as well as manufacturing industrial builds. We have been sole distributors for Kanya since 2006 and have a vast product knowledge to share with you.

Another key advantage of using Kanya UK is that other products within the parent companys’ portfolio can be used and combined to create truly bespoke solutions for your project.

Design service

Every design created by the Kanya UK team is completely customised to your requirements, and completely free of charge too. Using Award-winning software to create your project, 3D visuals as well as engineering drawings are provided. These drawings are then quickly converted into manufacturing drawings, ensuring speed, accuracy and cost efficiencies.

Applications

The speed and adaptability of the assembly system means that there are infinite application possibilities.

Find out more about applications

Large stock of products

We hold a large stock at our factory premises so if you require a bill of materials, we can provide this quickly and efficiently.

Other services

Alternatively, we can design and pre-assemble your  application in our factory for inspection by yourselves.

We also carry out installations on site, and have experience working in secure as well as operationally-restrictive working environments.

Download a copy of our flyer, or get in touch for a free design service.

Introducing the electric height adjustable workbench

Last week, the Kanya team were busy preparing for next weeks’ Northern Manufacturing Show at Event City in Manchester. With our plans and preparations in full swing, we saw the coming together of our stand as we took delivery of and assembled our new electric height adjustable workbench demonstration model.

The workbench is a typical example of how we can create ergonomic workbenches to suit your particular application, as each workbench is custom designed. The workbench we will be demonstrating has two shelving units to hold storage bins etc. lighting and the all-important electric height adjustment for sit/stand working. The Klink toolboard is attached as well as a selection of Novus mounts for your monitors, tablets, laptops and documents. But this is just one specific application, the possibilities for workbench configurations are endless, with storage drawers, compartments, task lighting and equipment mounts to suit.

As specialists in ergonomic furniture design, Kanya UK provides a free consultation and design service. We consider the needs of your staff, the techniques, tools and the equipment they are using to undertake each task so that their workspace avoids repetitive strain injuries, neck pains, backaches, blurry vision and poor posture. The height adjustable feature ensures that the employee has control over their own workspace, ensuring comfort and efficiency.

Try out the workbench for yourself at Stand D62 on the 27th and 28th September, and talk to our specialists about the possibilities for your ergonomic workstation.

Kanya UK to exhibit at Northern Manufacturing 2017

Kanya UK are delighted to announce that they will be exhibiting once again at Northern Manufacturing 2017 next month. Held at Event City, Manchester from the 27th to the 28th September, you’ll find Kanya UK at stand D62.

This year, we will be focusing on applications which are continuing to prove popular amongst our regular clients. A height adjustable workbench application example will be on display, to be populated with accessories from Kanya as well as the Novus ergonomic monitor and tablet mount range.

Also on the stand, an example of a lab car is being demonstrated. Our aluminium build system is perfect for test rig assemblies, and whilst a smaller version is being demonstrated, the possibilities are recognised.

The complete profile range will be displayed on our “extrusion wall” with sample t-pieces to handle in order to demonstrate the ease of connectivity.

And last but by all means, not least, our Kanya specialists, Tony and Steve, will be available throughout the event to discuss your ideas and give advice on the many solutions that the Kanya aluminium profile system can provide.

Register for the event, and we look forward to seeing you there and showing you our latest products and applications at stand D62.

Introducing the new KLINK tool organiser

We are excited to announce a brand new accessory is being added to the Kanya range, the KLINK tool organiser.

A completely bespoke solution, the KLINK tool organiser is the ideal accessory to use with a Kanya custom designed workbench. Made from powdercoated steel, a variety of sizes of box as standard are available to suit your tooling needs.

Completely customised shadowboards allow you to design inserts for the KLINK box to your exact requirements, quickly and efficiently. Using the shadow board designer, our software programme, you can easily design the cutouts for your tools.

The KLINK tool organiser clips onto your Kanya workbench, with a choice of two angles, 45 to 90 degrees and 40 to 80 degrees.

Get in touch with us for a free design and quotation for a custom designed workbench complete with KLINK accessories, or find out more by downloading our brochure.

 

 

Kanya UK return to Southern Manufacturing 2017

It may be being held a month later now, but Kanya UK make a welcome return to Southern Manufacturing this year. Find us at stand L38 from the 21st to 23rd March.

This year, the focus is on the brand new products and resources that have been launched by Kanya over the last few months. Late last year, we saw the arrival of the brand new product line, the 45mm aluminium profile range.  Kanya UK will be bringing samples of the range to the show, and included within their extrusion wall which is demonstrated as part of the stand. You will also find this range available on our website shortly.

Also on display as well as the stand itself, Kanya UK will be bringing a range of applications to demonstrate the versatility of the build system. A lab car provides a typical test rig example, a machine guard using the TS Guard modular guarding system and a display cabinet will give visitors just a few ideas from the endless possibilities.

And of course, the event would not be complete without meeting our Kanya UK team. Tony and Steve will be available throughout the event to discuss your ideas and give advice on solutions possible. And not forgetting the third member of the team…

Goliath!

Whilst he can demonstrate the many possibilities offered by the Kanya build system, he doesn’t have much to say so why not get a selfie with our popular chum instead whilst you pick up a copy of our brand new brochure.

Register for free here, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Kanya Application Lighting Up The Trade Show

Kanya UK recently completed a project for clients Innerscene by creating a bespoke exhibition booth, “lighting up” the trade show.

The exhibition booth was assembled from Kanya aluminium profiles, creating a framework clad with fabric. However, the key feature of the booth is a recessed opening within the booth wall, where their virtual skylight ATMOS is displayed.

The product, along with the booth, was showcased at the Lightfair International Exhibition in Philadelphia earlier in the month, where as first time exhibitors for Innerscene, the event proved a success.

See the finished result!

Innerscene are creators of wall mountable 3D displays, so realistic they could pass for physical windows. Their digital skylight, ATMOS , provides a realistic 3D view of a distant sun or moon and its surrounding sky.  In addition to its brilliance, it also functions to provide natural light in interior rooms and basements etc.

Yet another application from Kanya UK…the possibilities are endless!

Eight controller operating stations currently being manufactured

A series of eight controller operating stations are currently being manufactured at our factory in Hampshire, for a regular client of Kanya UK.  The eight stations, which have been custom designed to house specialist equipment, have a flat working surface with storage beneath it, as well as Novus monitor arms mounted on Kanya extrusion profiles at the back of the unit.

A range of modifications have been added to the stations to ensure safe working practices, including auto-stop switches and warm air dispensing vents which maintain a suitable working temperature for the technology within. Mesh coverings have also been added over the vents as a precaution, preventing accidental losses into the vents.

In case of malfunctioning equipment and as a means of security, access is available from the rear with a specific set of keys. This is similar to the front of the unit, which has its own set of keys and gives access to the racking units and training equipment stored inside.

Focusing on user ergonomics, special jacking castors has been used on the base of the units. This allows the wheels to be locked and unlocked so the stations can be moved whilst also having an element of height adjustability.  This is important in ensuring the flat working surface is at an acceptable arm height for the user so they do not overstrain when using the equipment.

With the training operator stations specifically designed to be aesthetically pleasing, the Kanya team has managed to meet the client’s expectations perfectly as they await the units’ departure from our factory shortly.

If you have a custom requirement, we offer a free design service which includes 3D renders to help visualise your project. Get in touch today to find out more.

Kanya controller operating consoles

One of eight controller operating consoles being manufactured at the factory of Kanya UK

The new brochures have been delivered!

This week, we received a late Christmas present…the new brochures have been delivered!

The new general catalogue, which was launched late last year, has until now been available as a download but now we have printed copies available in our factory.

The new catalogue features all the usual application ideas as well as technical information for every product in the range. This includes the new 45mm profile range which was launched recently. Also, included are the latest accessories available.

So, if you would like a printed copy, please get in touch with us, as we can post them to you, or ask our friendly sales team to drop one in to you personally!

Seasons Greetings from Kanya UK

Seasons Greetings from Kanya UK

As we prepare for the Christmas festivities, we’d like to thank you for your custom this year.

Our offices and webshop will close on the 23rd December, and re-open for business on Tuesday 3rd January 2017.

We’d like to wish all our customers, colleagues and friends a very Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year, and we look forward to your continued business in 2017.