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14/12/2016 Electrical enclosures now coming with increasing added value In every field of endeavour people like to be treated well and get a good deal. » Read More

13/12/2016 UK steel production to benefit from efficiency innovation Steel production in the UK could be cheaper and more energy-efficient in the future, thanks to research at WMG, University of Warwick. » Read More

13/12/2016 Resistor liquid cooling boosts 3.3kV medium voltage loads Slashes resistor footprint in industrial and marine applications » Read More

12/12/2016 ECS awarded Midlands and Anglian maintenance contract by Environment Agency ECS Engineering Services has been awarded a mechanical and electrical maintenance framework service contract by the Environment Agency in the Midlands and Anglian regions. » Read More

07/12/2016 Taking control of automation in the food & beverage sector Increasing competitiveness and higher levels of regulatory compliance are placing greater demands on the food and beverage industry; improving automation levels and plant integration can address these concerns. However, with every ... » Read More

07/12/2016 Do you repair or replace older wDo you repair or replace older water treatment ... Andy Sheddon, of A&J Fabtech Water Division, runs through the options for water treatment equipment. » Read More

06/12/2016 High power PCB terminal blocks range is versatile and easy to use Meeting the need for PCB terminal blocks for use in applications requiring higher current and voltage capabilities, distributor Switchtec has introduced Euroclamp’s MV series of high power terminal blocks. » Read More

02/12/2016 ExxonMobil launches new lubricant analysis programme Oil analysis programme helps to maximise productivity and reduce maintenance costs through extended oil drain intervals » Read More

01/12/2016 Industrial cameras for use in harsh environments The GigE uEye FA camera series from industrial camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems is designed for use in the harshest industrial environments. » Read More

30/11/2016 Measurement case with OPC UA and cloud interface Delphin Technology now offer a new measurement case based on the high-speed Expert Logger series with an integrated OPC UA interface. » Read More

24/11/2016 Concerns raised over maintenance practices for high limit control valves Maintenance of high limit control valves in the UK’s commercial buildings risk breaching health and safety guidelines, according to a leading steam engineering company. » Read More

21/11/2016 Eaton puts energy storage at heart of product portfolio Power management company readies itself for huge predicted growth in decentralized electricity generation » Read More

18/11/2016 Fast cycle tank cleaning head saves water, saves money The new Orbitor Eco from the Spray Nozzle People is a new class of tank cleaning head. » Read More

17/11/2016 Advanced motion cards provide precise actuation on compact blood analyser When a new design of compact blood analyser was being developed, a key challenge was to create an efficient and cost effective motion control architecture that could support multiple axes and multiple motor types while maintaining a table ... » Read More

17/11/2016 Sulzer offers exchange wheel sets for mine haul trucks Mining operations run continuously and any time for maintenance needs to be minimised » Read More

16/11/2016 Power specialist urges businesses to consider rental equipment Ide Systems, is urging UK businesses to consider renting temporary power equipment this winter. » Read More

09/11/2016 Real-time control drives efficiency into dry bulk handling operations Dry bulk cargos must be loaded and unloaded quickly, efficiently, cost effectively and safely if shipping operations are to be profitable. » Read More

08/11/2016 Networkable hygienic valve actuators Bürkert has launched two new stainless steel valve actuators, created specifically for tough hygienic operating environments. » Read More

08/11/2016 Modelling partly to blame for air quality failures On 2nd November 2016 the High Court ruled in a case brought by ClientEarth, that the UK Government’s plans to tackle air pollution are illegal. » Read More

07/11/2016 Maintenance-free and extremely lightweight ball bearings from igus Xiros thin-ring bearings for confined spaces allow particularly good haptics with control elements » Read More

07/11/2016 Vibration damping from Elesa – inside and out Whenever machines and equipment vibrate – whether they be motor driven or conveyors for fragile assemblies, then the Elesa range of vibration damping elements can serve to cushion the vibrational energy. » Read More

04/11/2016 Sulzer trusted to quickly return generator to service Running an oil refinery is an expensive business; however, losing low pressure steam and production time due to a high voltage generator failure can have a significant impact on the refinery processes and power requirements. » Read More

04/11/2016 Explosion proof LED beacons feature enhanced output E2S, the world’s leading independent manufacturer of Visual and Audible life-saving signals, has completed a significant development with the introduction of beacons having output enhancing field-replaceable colour lenses and LED light ... » Read More

04/11/2016 Flexible and safe configuration with explosion-proof motors Nord Drivesystems supplies explosion-protected motors worldwide. » Read More

04/11/2016 Latest IPC generation delivers significantly enhanced performance IndraControl VPB40.4 set to become a key element of Industry 4.0 applications » Read More