This remarkably small unit (86 x 146 x 47mm) is a low cost method of controlling power supplied to electrical devices rated up to 3 KW.  By simple manual adjustment the output can be regulated between 0 and 100%.  It has an integral RFI filter to ensure compliance with CE EMC requirements and a 25 Amp high surge triac is used to reduce electrical stress and increase reliability.  A single controller can be used to regulate three 1KW, two 1.5KW or one 3KW heater.

JRTL's customers are finding the type JRTH-LVR1 controller ideal for regulating the electrical output supply to infra red (IR) heater lamps and heater blankets for composite applications. 

It ensures temperature variation is kept to an acceptable level and importantly costs are reduced as power is regulated to that needed rather than running equipment flat out consuming excess power.

Following numerous comments from customers over the difficulty in cutting Carbon and Aramid fabrics and prepreg, JRTL took it upon themselves to investigate and carry out a survey into the problem of sourcing suitable cutters and scissors.

The result: we are pleased to advise we have sourced a range of composite shears produced in England.  The range offered is very effective and long lasting when used for cutting these advanced materials.

The shears are high quality and constructed from high carbon tool steel. The handles are offset for ease of use and have a machined pivot screw to hold the blades securely in the correct plane. The shears have a unique grinding setting for effective cutting of composite materials and a Xylan low friction coating for protection.  As from this week all shears can be laser etched with model mark, serial number, etc.

In conjunction with the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, University of Sheffield and working with companies like Boeing, William Whitely are currently developing a range of tools specifically for processes and materials used in the aerospace industry.

 JRTL are very pleased to have been able to find these shears and add them to their product range.

If you would like more information please do not hesitate to contact us.

By the kind permission of Simon Nash we are going to be using his Cessna 182 for flying visits in the not too distant future.

Initially we are planning meetings in the Kirkbymoorside area. 

If you would like us to pay you a visit please do not hesitate to contact us.

JRTL are pleased to advise we will be exhibiting at the Composites Engineering Show to be held on September 29th to 30th at the NEC, Birmingham.  We will be sharing stand 209 with our new partners ISOJET Equipements.

The Composites Engineering Show is to be held in parallel to Aero Engineering 2010 - the aerospace suppliers fare and congress. 

We will be exhibiting our range of Infra Red (IR) Heater Lamps, heating systems, composite test and repair equipment to include the Woodpecker Tap Tester and Hot Bonding Controller Type HBC-4301A.

If you would like a demonstration of any of our items please do not hesitate to contact us.

JRTL are active in supporting a number of charities.  This year we have donated 14% of our net profit and selected the following to give monies:

• Garden House Hospice: Provision of care and support to patients with a terminal diagnosis.
• Leprosy Misson: Helping with the well being of individuals and communities disadvantaged by leprosy.
• The Mental Health Foundation: Helping people survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems.
• Smile Train: Provision of cleft lip and cleft palate surgery for children, and cleft related training for doctors.
• The Princess Royal Trust for Carers: Provision of quality information, advice and support services to carers.
• The Prostrate Cancer Charity: Carrying out medical research into prostate cancer and research into living with the disease.
• BLESMA: Support for service personnel who lose the use of limbs or eyes in the service of our country.
• East Anglia's Children's Hospices: Support for families caring for children with life-threatening and complex healthcare conditions.
• Deafness Research UK: A medical charity for deaf and hard of hearing people.

Plus the following individuals:-

• Marc Timmins (ex JRTL employee), Windsurfing4CancerResearch (W4CR) - SunriseSunset 2010 on 02/05/2010 sailed 118 miles in aid of Cancer Research!

 http://www.justgiving.com/Marc-Timmins

• Sarah Cooper, cycled 172 miles from Salisbury Cathedral to Canterbury Cathedral in aid of Lady Mayoress' Charity Canterbury, which raises money for a variety of causes within the Canterbury and Coastal areas.

http://www.justgiving.com/slow-slug

JRTL recognises that there are organisations putting a lot of effort into helping the less fortunate amongst us and are pleased to have been able to contribute and help towards the running of the above charities.