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13/07/2016 Escalator braking system crucial to keeping London moving As much as its tunnels and trains, London Underground (LUL) relies on its escalators to keep the city moving. » Read More

13/07/2016 Sectional mobile valves offer versatility to the mobile off-highway equipment ... Eaton has launched its CLS sectional mobile valve that features a highly modular design with one of the smallest envelopes in the industry. » Read More

08/07/2016 Industrial workers risking safety by washing workwear at home More than half of industrial workers are washing their workwear and protective clothing at home and potentially risking their safety, new research has found. » Read More

07/07/2016 Report addresses skill gap challenges The EEF has backed Lord Sainsbury’s recommendations to radically improve technical education and fix the skills gap » Read More

06/07/2016 Networking technology ensures efficient running of railways in Croatia Westermo is supporting a major railway project in Croatia by supplying robust and reliable trackside devices » Read More

30/06/2016 Systems engineering approach delivers radical change to boiler design Fulton has launched its latest heat transfer solution, claiming that the all-new, next-generation SRT Series is the most radical change to vertical steam boiler design for nearly 70 years. » Read More

30/06/2016 Building tanks in space Having received an enquiry from the Spacefaring Institute about large scale LNG storage tanks, Lipp UK was surprised to also be quizzed about the suitability of the Lipp double fold spiral seam tank construction method for actually ... » Read More

29/06/2016 New technology for industrial remote visual inspections Ashtead Technology has added the latest Olympus technology to its rental fleet of industrial videoprobes. » Read More

29/06/2016 Cool truck for demanding waste and recycling industries To help tough recycling and waste applications maintain efficiency Hyster offers a forklift truck specifically designed to prevent the common problem of engines overheating due to dust, dirt and debris. » Read More

28/06/2016 Cut resistant gloves take strength and comfort to new heights Honeywell has announced a new range of extremely strong yet lightweight cut resistant gloves for workers in the automotive, maintenance, logistics, utilities and the paper and glass recycling industry. » Read More

27/06/2016 Stay lubricated under pressure High viscosity grease delivers high performance under heavy loads » Read More

27/06/2016 A stitch in time Thermal fluid specialist urges companies to act on early warning signs » Read More

21/06/2016 Compressor cleans up fossils at Jurassic museum BOGE has supplied one of its compressed air stations for an unusual application at a multi-million-pound museum on Dorset’s Jurassic coast. » Read More

21/06/2016 Climate control for new steakhouse in the Netherlands Mark Climate Technology has supplied an Airstream CFX for the climate control of new Steakhouse Amigo Ranch in Veendam, Netherlands. » Read More

20/06/2016 15 years on tipping gear still working reliably With long term reliability and minimal service requirements key considerations for tipping gear in the aggregates sector, JOST can point to a vehicle in the Summerleaze fleet that is still operating perfectly with its original Edbro CX15 ... » Read More

20/06/2016 Aqueous degreasers clean up manufacturing NCH Europe, has launched Aqua-Sol, a new range of aqueous water based degreasers, designed for the industrial removal of grease, dirt and soil from machinery, parts, and food processing equipment. » Read More

17/06/2016 Efficient portable evaporative cooler to combat temperature spikes ICS Cool Energy has launched a high-efficiency portable evaporative cooler to deliver fast and effective cooling to a variety of commercial workspaces, in the face of seasonal temperature spikes. » Read More

17/06/2016 Jungheinrich launches stronger, faster lithium-ion battery Jungheinrich extends its Lithium-Ion battery leadership with a 48 V Lithium-Ion battery system for reach trucks and counterbalance forklifts » Read More

16/06/2016 Forklift static a focus of new explosion protection standard The EU standard to which explosion protected forklifts are designed is changing. The EN1755:2015 will have a significant impact on equipment intended for use in Zone 2 hazardous areas where static is now considered a normal occurrence. » Read More

16/06/2016 Can GRP offer the best of both worlds? Network Rail has switched to 2-core cable in an effort to reduce spending on trackside installations. While this is a solution to cut down on thefts overall the cable type offers no earthing capabilities, meaning that traditional metal ... » Read More

15/06/2016 Drive components ensure long term reliability in automotive assembly There are few more demanding production environments than on automotive assembly lines. Often running 24/7, downtime has to be avoided at all costs. A stoppage on one machine in one part of the plant can bring production to a halt across ... » Read More

14/06/2016 Automatic fault finding CM system that is easy to install and operate Precision bearing manufacturer Schaeffler has launched an innovative standalone system for monitoring the condition of rotating plant and equipment with fixed or variable speeds from 100 to 15,000 rpm. » Read More

14/06/2016 Test laboratory helps customers find their ideal combination of motor and drive ABB has inaugurated a new customer drives test laboratory at its factory in Helsinki, Finland. The facility now enables customers to have their own motors tested with ABB’s variable-speed drives (VSDs) to verify their impact on performance ... » Read More

13/06/2016 New screwpumps improve efficiency and reliability for treatment works As part of a continuous improvement programme, Severn Trent Water identifies and replaces equipment that has reached the end of its service life. A recent project in South Yorkshire involved the replacement of four Archimedes screwpumps ... » Read More

13/06/2016 Chain treatment improves corrosion and chemical resistance A new surface treatment is being applied to Tsubaki’s newly launched Neptune range of corrosion resistant chain. The upgraded RS roller chain combines protection against corrosive environments and maximum chain strength. » Read More