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06/04/2016 Air motors stir it up in automotive paint shops A number of automotive manufacturers have adopted Huco Dynatork Air Motors to drive the agitators in their paint shops, with hundreds already in use operating around the clock in plants across the UK, mainland Europe, North America and ... » Read More

05/04/2016 New Thames bridge is made from Fibre Reinforced Polymer ECS was recently commissioned by the Environment Agency to design, supply and install a new bridge at their site at Mapledurham on the river Thames. » Read More

05/04/2016 Planetary gearheads – their time is now Ian Carr, Managing Director of Drive Lines in Bedford, explains how planetary gearheads have precision and power designed into them. » Read More

04/04/2016 Canadian passenger ferry equipped with LED lighting MV Veteran, the first of two new 80-metre, Ice Class, roll-on, roll-off passenger ferries that will service island routes in Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada, has been equipped with a range of lighting solutions from Glamox. » Read More

04/04/2016 Roller coaster gets innovative chain solution Drawing on years of experience of supplying special conveyor chain to theme park rides, Renold has recently supplied an innovative chain solution to a roller-coaster at one of Europe's largest theme parks. » Read More

01/04/2016 On-site surveys offer answer to maintenance problems Global water, energy and maintenance solutions provider NCH Europe is calling for businesses to help drive down the annual global cost of rust by conducting regular maintenance surveys. » Read More

01/04/2016 Brake upgrade boosts productivity and quality Cable lapping tape and twine supplier Cable Tapes UK is poised for growth having installed seven new taping machines as well as a state of the art duplex slitting machine. » Read More

01/04/2016 Making FIT payments cost effective through innovative AD plant design The future of the UK renewable energy sector is at a crossroads, with renewable heat generation in particular, being a primary focus for the UK Government. » Read More

31/03/2016 Explosion-protected LED light fittings reduce total cost of ownership Glamox has introduced a ground-breaking range of explosion-protected (Ex e) LED light fittings for Zone 1 hazardous areas, including oil & gas installations, where reduction of lighting maintenance and operating costs are critical » Read More

31/03/2016 Non-contacting liquid velocity sensor – maintenance-free and cost-effective Pulsar Process Measurement’s latest launch is MicroFlow, a microwave based non-contacting velocity sensor that mounts simply above a channel to provide maintenance-free, reliable, repeatable and accurate velocity measurement. » Read More

30/03/2016 Potentially explosive consequences for incorrect servicing Safety company Pyroban is reminding explosion proof forklift users and suppliers about the need for correct servicing in accordance with the handbook to maintain safety. » Read More

30/03/2016 Innovative application of planetary gearboxes in major ferry refurbishment Brevini UK supplied the complete drive packages for a major Transport for London (TfL) project, part of the refurbishment and upgrade of the linkspans (loading bridges) at the Woolwich Ferry in London. » Read More

29/03/2016 New procurement approach at Sellafield set to save millions A new flatpack approach to buying cranes for Sellafield is set to save £53m for the UK taxpayer and speed up the decommissioning of Europe’s most complex nuclear site. » Read More

29/03/2016 Uphill battle to recruit skilled staff Productivity and the UK’s ability to be a power player in the digital industrial revolution are at risk because the Government has failed to get to grips with the skills crunch affecting manufacturers, a new report warns. » Read More

29/03/2016 Cartridge valve for custom manifold designs The new cartridge valve (Type 6164) from Bürkert is a pneumatic pilot valve where the solenoid and precision moulded plastic valve body will slot directly into any custom manifold. » Read More

23/03/2016 Heineken wins Safe Site Award Perfect forklift experience earns drinks manufacturer FLTA’s coveted prize » Read More

22/03/2016 Litre Meter deliver robust customised meters for Shah Deniz UK flowmeter specialist Litre Meter has supplied a large range of its popular VFF flowmeters for the Shah Deniz gas fields located in the Caspian Sea off Azerbaijan. » Read More

22/03/2016 Compact pressure sensors for industrial pressure sensing applications Curtiss-Wright’s Industrial division has launched of a new range of robust pressure sensors, which have been designed for numerous industrial pressure sensing applications across sectors including: factory automation, process control, ... » Read More

21/03/2016 Chemical company fined £200,000 following toxic chemical release A chemical company was sentenced today in Leeds Crown Court for safety breaches when a very toxic chemical was ejected under pressure. » Read More

21/03/2016 Seismic safety switch provides high-integrity protection High integrity seismic protection of critical assets such as oil, gas, nuclear and hydro-electric installations, pharmaceutical and medical facilities, where accurate detection of structural vibration in conjunction with safe shut-down ... » Read More

18/03/2016 British manufacturing welded to traditional techniques Over reliance on traditional welding and inspection techniques is harming productivity and consistency, according to a new white paper. » Read More

17/03/2016 Growth of open automation network technologies Lapp Group has in recent years developed a range of cables for CC-Link networks. » Read More

16/03/2016 Pancake motors from PMW simplify lift door actuation Traditionally, passenger lift doors are actuated using a cylindrical motor connected to a belt and pulley system via a 90-degree bevel gearbox. » Read More

15/03/2016 Anglian Water cuts aerator energy use in half with variable-speed drive A sewage treatment works operated by Anglian Water has halved its aerator energy costs, reduced maintenance and cut ammonia to almost zero levels following the installation of an ABB variable-speed drive. » Read More

15/03/2016 Servo motor with integral Ethernet interface can connect directly with CNCs A servo motor range with an Ethernet-based interface, the DRIVE-CLiQ versions of the Kollmorgen AKM series, is now available. » Read More