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

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

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