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Industrial equipment, services and inspection news and information for manufacturing, process, facilities and related fields.

09/06/2016 Preparing for changes in the Pressure Equipment Directive Bureau Veritas is urging companies to be prepared ahead of the upcoming changes to the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). » Read More

08/06/2016 New material reduces wear for 3D SLS printing New material from igus makes parts three times more wear-resistant than those printed from standard materials » Read More

07/06/2016 Magnetic plugs boost plant life Elesa’s new range of magnetic plugs collect ferrous/magnetic particles inside machinery such as gearboxes, engines, pumps and so on which are subject to wear. » Read More

06/06/2016 PROFINET and CC-Link IE cooperation will expand open networks Open industrial Ethernet is moving up to the next level, with PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) and the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) co-operating to develop connectivity between their respective open industrial Ethernet ... » Read More

03/06/2016 Thermal bag counters fire risk from lithium-ion batteries Morgan Advanced Materials has introduced to the aviation market a novel means of tackling the risk posed by overheating lithium-ion batteries, following an extensive period of testing in conjunction with Germanwings, part of the Lufthansa ... » Read More

03/06/2016 Compressor breathes life into Notre Dame organ Mention Gast Group and its JUN-AIR range, and you’d be forgiven for thinking of air compressors that are perhaps best known for being specified for industrial, process, pharmaceutical, laboratory or dental applications. » Read More

02/06/2016 Optical rotary torque sensors suitable for low torque Sensor technology has set new benchmark performance standards for optical rotary torque transducers, with the launch of the digital ORT 230/240 series. » Read More

02/06/2016 Veolia achieves energy efficiency standard Veolia has now become the first operator in the UK to achieve the high efficiency, R1, standard for all of its Energy Recovery Facilities (ERF). » Read More

01/06/2016 Hygenic load cells provide weighing solution To meet the strict hygiene regulations required in production, HBM has recently introduced the PW25 and PW27 range of load cells, which have been designed for use in filling systems and packaging plants, in multi-head combination weighers ... » Read More

01/06/2016 Svantek launches SV110 hand-held vibration calibrator Svantek has launched a new portable vibration calibrator. The hand-held SV110 is designed for verification of machine sensors as well as on-site checks of human vibration accelerometers, in accordance to ISO 8041. » Read More

31/05/2016 Rollers identified as hot crime target for plant thieves A review of stolen plant machinery recoveries made by equipment tracking specialist AMI Group has revealed that thieves appear to be specifically targeting rollers for theft. » Read More

31/05/2016 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) and the pump industry In August 2018 the WEEE2 Directive will come into force in the UK. Under the existing WEEE Directive in the UK, pumps (other than garden pumps) have not been included within scope. This first revision of the Directive has now brought ... » Read More

26/05/2016 Emerging food preservation technology requires precision control Our ability to preserve food has a long history - with more recent developments being directed by the desire to maintain nutritional value in addition to the original taste and texture of the food. » Read More

26/05/2016 ECS completes full refurbishment of Archimedes screw pump for Scottish Water When a piece of pumping equipment wears out, it is usually essential to complete the repair as soon as possible, but when it is on the scale of a large Archimedes screw pump, some expert help is generally needed. » Read More

25/05/2016 Submersible sensors measure fuel tank levels at remote power generation sites Submersible tank gauging level transmitters from instrumentation specialist Impress Sensors & Systems have been specified for measuring tank fuel levels in remote power generation and telecom sites across the world. » Read More

20/05/2016 Squeezing out hydraulics in new applications The latest range of modular industrial actuators from SKF is set to bring electromechanical performance to new industries and users » Read More

20/05/2016 One stage to power them all Robust new single-stage helical inline gears for pumps, fans, and mixers » Read More

19/05/2016 Driving innovations in wireless torque measuring technologies Sensor Technology, developer of the innovative TorqSense range of wireless torque transducers, has continued to develop its product range, offering users new options for measuring power in drive shafts and other rotating machine elements. » Read More

19/05/2016 Precision gas control for experimental combustion rig Designing and manufacturing one-off pieces of equipment requires considerable engineering skill, especially when that equipment is required to control combustible gases and deliver precisely repeatable results. » Read More

18/05/2016 Young apprentice loses finger on rotary press The owner of a business that manufactures specialist adhesive tape for industrial applications has been fined after a young apprentice lost his finger on a rotary die press. » Read More

16/05/2016 Two-speed gearboxes bring flexibility to machine tools Ian Carr, managing director of Drive Lines, describes how two-speed planetary gearboxes allow the cutting edge power of modern machine tools to be fully realised. » Read More

16/05/2016 Brick manufacturer gears up production with drive technology partnership As part of a planned upgrade of its brick making facility Ibstock Brick is replacing all the drive technology at the plant with solutions provided by SEW Eurodrive. » Read More

13/05/2016 Total comfort and control… at -35º. Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks adds cold store cabins to its range » Read More

12/05/2016 Single-use moulded masks provide enhanced fit, comfort and protection Honeywell has launched a new range of single-use, moulded masks featuring a PU foam seal that has been designed to improve safety, performance and comfort. » Read More

10/05/2016 Patented wear indicator eliminates unscheduled downtime on large sprockets Tsubaki has introduced a wear indicator for large pitch chain drive sprockets which provides a clear indication of wear, allowing the sprocket to be replaced before it fails. » Read More