Fluidic are a progressive, instrumentation distributor with 2 UK locations. We are looking to strengthen our Glasgow office with an Internal Sales Engineer.  Key responsibilities of the post will include:

• Preparing quotations and handling customer enquiries via telephone and email.
• Co-operation with suppliers to consider and prepare a technically competent and economically competitive solution for the customer
• To maintain a register and history of customer interaction working with our CRM system, including quote follow ups
• To keep customers updated with order status, delivery schedules, working with our order processing system
• To work with supplier pricing structures, intranet systems etc.
• The successful applicant will be a team player, not averse to helping out in other company areas as and when necessary.
• As experience in the position grows more time may be allocated to pro-actively pursuing new customers, applications and markets

Applicants will have a technical background.  A background with instrumentation or control being a distinct benefit but not necessarily a deal breaker – applicants with a strong work ethic and “can do” attitude would be looked on more favourably.

Due to the nature of the role a clear, polite telephone manner and literacy with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) are imperative.  The company also employ a CRM system (Act!) and Sage Accounts ordering system.  Training on both systems would be provided.

The job is envisaged as an internal role working typical office hours.  Very occasional travel may be required, in some cases internationally for supplier training etc.

An industry competitive salary and twice annual companywide performance bonus will be offered to the successful candidate in line with experience.

Instrumentation and control is an exciting and continually developing market place. Product training will be provided in an ongoing basis; however, it is of course understood that an emphasis will be given towards training in the first few months of employment.

To apply for the position or for any more details you may wish to discuss, please email: steven.biggs@fluidic-ltd.co.uk

Filter monitoring in HVAC systems

Filter monitoring is an important part of maintaining an HVAC system. Air filters are used in HVAC systems to capture and prevent particles from entering the conditioned air stream. Air filters are available in a wide range of configurations and sizes, and can be found in a variety of locations depending on application.

Mechanical equipment rooms, workshops and warehouses typically have a pre-filter located at the input of the air handler prior to the junction of the outdoor and return air ducts. A secondary filter may also be found after the fan but prior to the main trunk of the HVAC system. The main purpose of this filtration system is to  remove larger particles and to protect the heating and cooling coils from dirt build-up.

Laboratories, cleanrooms, hospitals, pharmaceutical R & D areas and similar facilities may have two different types of pre-filters at the air handler input, and also at the final filter stage after the air handler.

Applications requiring contaminant-free air such as pharmaceutical labs, biological research labs, hospital operating and intensive care rooms, isolation areas and some high tech assembly areas require the use of HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Arresting) filters. These filters trap 99.97% of all particles. The HEPA filter is composed of randomly positioned micro glass fibers woven into a thick bed of material that may be several inches thick. There is no direct or straight line of flow through the filter, but a random, twisted path that forces multiple particle impacts with fibers, greatly increasing the chance of being captured.

During use, a filter will become loaded with particles. A filter will become more and more effective as this loading takes place, up until a certain point. Once this certain point is reached the filter can start to impede air flow and increase demand on the air moving equipment. This can damage and shorten the life of equipment.

Optimizing filter usage means careful monitoring of the filter’s performance. A cost effective way to do this is by measuring the pressure drop across the filter. By selecting an appropriate range of Dwyer Magnehlelic differential  pressure gauge (maximum permissible pressure drop across filter should be included in datasheet for filter), we can monitor this pressure.

With the High and Low sides of the Magnehelic differential pressure gauge connected via static pressure ports either side of the filter, and with red/green zoning applied to the dial face to indicate maximum allowable pressure drop , engineers can see at a glance if the filter is performing as it should.

This simple, but effective means of filter monitoring helps protect the air handling equipment and also helps protect the health of occupants in the building by making sure the filters are working effectively and are changed as and when required.

Fluidic Ltd are the official Scottish distributor for Dwyer Instruments. We also stock all of the associated items required for installation such as tubing and static pressure ports. Fluidic also offer a dial zoning service as well as calibration.

For further information on this and more HVAC products and services that Fluidic can supply, please see attached brochure. Download

If you need assistance please contact michael.campbell@fluidic-ltd.co.uk or on 0141 641 5920.

Fluidic Ltd, as distributors for Dwyer Instruments, have been actively promoting Dwyer’s new Smart Air Hood (SAH). The SAH is a new design of Air balancing Hood, featuring unique Quad Core Technology. This design, coupled with clever, in-built calibration for numerous diffuser styles, means more accurate and reliable readings can be taken from ventilation registers when commissioning and balancing an air conditioning system.

The added advantage of Dwyer’s PredictAir software, which guides the user as to which damper to adjust, and how much to adjust to achieve target air flows, allows for a system to be balanced more efficiently and accurately than before.

Fluidic’s Michael Campbell recently had an article published in the Scottish Society for Contamination Control (S2C2) magazine, the Cleanroom Monitor. The attached article (button below) highlights the issues presented by conventional Air Hoods, and how Dwyer’s SAH overcomes these issues.

S2C2 Article on Air Balancing Hood Technology

A new low for our wireless weather station this morning, hit -10 degC last night!…

Fluidic have a strong background in supplying instrumentation and custom enclosures for the cleanroom and HVAC industries. Our Glasgow premises is perfectly positioned, just off the M74, to service HVAC and Cleanroom companies across Scotland.

We stock most of the common ranges of differential pressure gauges and switches, as well as all the fittings, flexible tubing and connectors required to install.

Our facility also boasts a workshop and calibration suite where we can calibrate most pressure, relative humidity, CO2 and temperature instrumentation.

We pride ourselves on a quick turnaround for your equipment and have knowledgeable staff on hand to assist in instrument and fitting selection.

Click here to download our  HVAC Brochure

Fluidic are recruiting for various technical positions across our UK offices.  Posts are available that may suit junior through to seasoned personnel.  We are currently considering sales positions based from our Warrington facility, and internal sales/calibration roles to further strengthen our team in Glasgow.  If you have the desire, determination and team spirit to be part of our close knit company then send over a note of interest along with CV in the initial instance to steven.biggs@fluidic-ltd.co.uk.

Fluidic are hosting stand 2E58 within the Scottish Pavillion at Offshore Europe. The exhibition runs next week, Tues to Fri (inclusive) within the AECC. This year we intend to demonstrate instrumentation such as…

• Dwyer HVAC instrumentation for ventillation and accomodation module monitoring
• Pyropress ATEX switches
• Honeywell industrial process transmitters and data recorders
• Vaisala environmental instruments (including triple cell barometers and ATEX qualified RH&T transmitters)

Registration to visit is free via the following link: OE2017 Registration Link.  If you are coming along, please drop by the stand and say hello to the team.

Just a quick follow up to our last post regarding Howard and Amanda’s charity cycle.  A fantastic achievement – they completed the 1016mile journey in just under 14 days, arriving at the famous John O’Groats landmark on 6th August.  Howard has passed on his thanks to everyone who has supported in so many ways, not least for the great sponsorship (which now exceeds the £2000 mark, more than double the original target figure).

Well done Howard and Amanda!

Our very own Howard “Buns of Steel” Feather will soon undertake a gruelling 960mile cycle from Lands End to John O’Groats.  For personal reasons Howard is sponsoring Diabetes UK in what will no doubt be a gruelling challenge to match a worthy cause.  Howard is welcoming both individual and business sponsors via his just giving page at http://www.justgiving.com/HowardandAmandaLEJOG2017.  Hopefully you will be able to assist, but don’t feel obliged, and if you have any questions, please let him know.

Good luck Howard, from everyone at Fluidic!

As S2C2 members, Fluidic are pleased to hold a table top at today’s Cleanroom Awareness Seminar in Bury.  Michael, a committee member, is hosting the stand.  A great line up of seminars, set to be a very interesting day.  If you are interested in getting involved with the S2C2 contact Michael via our Glasgow office, 0141 641 5920