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Accounts Person Required

Accounts Person Required. We continue to grow our business, and currently require an Experienced Accounts Person. Ideal candidate will have have experience of Sage, BRB, or similar.Must be proficient in Excel, Word and MS packages.

Duties will include debtor/credit control, accounts payable/receivable etc.

Please send CV and introductory letter to efitzgerald@dimensioneng.ie

On June 5th, 2012, posted in: News Updates by admin

Gate Safety in the European market

NEWS FLASH!!
Gate Safety in the European market

In June 2010 the tragic deaths of 2 young children in separate incidents less than 1 week apart only served to highlight the safety issues facing the European gate automation industry. All automatic gate systems by LAW must be installed in compliance with the Machinery Directive MD2006/42/EC and supporting standards as highlighted by recent safety advisories.

All Manufacturers and installers of automatic gate systems should take all necessary steps to meet compliance with the Machinery Directive to ensure their completed products are safe. READ MORE:

New Gates: Technical Documents

Technical Documents Required

In addition to the following guidance for product standards, the machinery directive requires several key documents to be created in a technical file. This technical file can then be handed over with the finished gate product to the client.

For the installer the required documents include the following:-

Risk Assessment. Declaration of .. read more

On May 16th, 2012, posted in: Gate Safety, News Updates by admin

New Automatic Gate Installation: Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Installer/ Manufacturer on a New Automatic Gate Installation New Installation

When commissioning a new gate installation, you are required to comply with the machinery directive standards. This applies to all of the below;

You manufacture the gate and automation drive unit. You manufacture the gate but use automation from another manufacturer. You .. read more

Servicing, Maintenance & Repair of Existing Gates

Servicing, Maintenance & Repair of Existing Gates

The current machinery directive 2006/42/ EC came in to force on 29/12/2009, however there were no significant changes from the previous directive version in relation to safety requirements. In addition to the directive both the Health & Safety at work act 1974 and Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) .. read more

On May 16th, 2012, posted in: News Updates by admin

Automatic Sliding Gate Force Safety Testing

Automatic Sliding Gate Force Safety Testing Sliding Gate Test Points

A typical sliding gate closing scenario is shown in the diagram (1) below, the test points required by this standard are indicated and must be carried out as follows:‐

Vertically testing points to be measured are 50mm from bottom, 300mm from top and then halfway .. read more

On May 16th, 2012, posted in: Gate Safety, News Updates by admin

Automatic Swinging Gate Force Safety Testing

Automatic Swinging Gate Force Safety Testing Swing Gate Test Points

A typical swing gate closing scenario is shown in the diagram (3) below, the test points required by this standard are indicated and must be carried out as follows:‐

Vertically testing points to be measured are 50mm from bottom, 300mm from top and then halfway .. read more

On May 16th, 2012, posted in: Gate Safety, News Updates by admin

Productivity Takes Off at Dublin Airport!

Productivity Takes Off at Dublin Airport!

The Challenge

The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) had difficulties offloading delivery trucks in Terminal 1. The system involved two people offloading, taking up two hours for a truck. This led to congestion in a very tight airside location as well significant costly inefficiencies. Any solution could not involve any .. read more

New videos for Cold Storage Applications – Video #3

The Barrier Glider video was last updated about 8 years ago as the product line expanded beyond the Iso Tek Door. Since that time we have had some noticeable physical updates to the door, such as the removal of the Fiberglass Panel option, the magnetic latch, & the DC motor. In addition, the seals have .. read more

New videos for Cold Storage Applications – Video #2

The next (2) videos are updates for the FasTrax FR & Barrier Glider Videos.

Since the introduction of the FasTrax Doors, 5 years ago last month, the FasTrax FR has been part of the main FasTrax Video. We now have a video specifically geared to the cold storage industry for the FasTrax FR. Additionally, the .. read more

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