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

14/12/2015 Fieldbus solutions merge to deliver a future-proof building block for the ... The technologies of Profibus and Profinet International (PI) have been firmly established in process automation for years. » Read More

10/12/2015 New imaging moisture meter – more work in less time Finding the source of a water leak or moisture ingress isn’t always simple or obvious. » Read More

10/12/2015 Twiflex continues brake range expansion Specifying a brake which will operate reliably and efficiently, with minimal maintenance intervention, is a challenge that must balance initial expenditure with the through-life costs. » Read More

09/12/2015 Lincoln single-line system keeps wind turbines lubricated under harsh conditions The design of the Lincoln single-line lubrication system from SKF ensures they withstand the most challenging conditions, making them ideally suited to wind turbines. » Read More

09/12/2015 BOGE sets its course for marine with new product range BOGE Compressors has launched a new range of solutions for the marine sector. » Read More

09/12/2015 BPMA announces new President Peter Reynolds, Managing Director of Grundfos Pumps has been announced as the new President of the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) » Read More

09/12/2015 National Grid fined £2million over failings related to death of schoolboy One of the UK’s biggest gas distributers was sentenced today after admitting safety failings in relation to the death of a young boy. » Read More

08/12/2015 EEMUA research shows need for IEC 60079-14 to be immediately amended EEMUA believes that the IEC 60079-14:2014 (Explosive atmospheres - Part 14: Electrical installations design, selection and erection) method of determining whether a barrier gland is needed for an Ex ‘d’ enclosure is deficient and ... » Read More

08/12/2015 Companies sentenced in HSE inspector’s most horrific case Two North West companies have been fined following the death of two workers at a Merseyside woodchip factory. » Read More

07/12/2015 Retro-fit stainless steel diaphragm cover for storage tanks Tank specialists Lipp have developed a stainless-steel diaphragm roof for covering large-scale steel and reinforced concrete storage containers. » Read More

07/12/2015 BPMA & EMA to develop better pump understanding The BPMA is working with the Energy Managers Association (EMA) on the production of a ‘buyers guide’ specifically formulated for energy managers, facilities managers, estate managers and procurement teams. » Read More

07/12/2015 New range of modular Demag rope hoists Terex Material Handling has launched a new range of rope hoists based on a single design technology. » Read More

04/12/2015 SOE leading on new apprenticeship standards The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) is playing a major part in the development of three new commercial vehicle apprenticeship standards. » Read More

04/12/2015 Cool savings on MRO spares consumption for fan manufacturer In a drive to source only a high quality engineering component and consumables service, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of industrial fans was struggling to find a single-source supplier to meet their needs. » Read More

04/12/2015 SKF improves the performance of small sealed spherical roller bearings SKF has upgraded a range of small size sealed SKF Explorer spherical roller bearings offering even lower friction, reduced operating temperatures, higher limiting speed ratings and reduced maintenance. » Read More

03/12/2015 New introductory guide for time/pressure dispensing from Intertronics The new Introduction to Time/Pressure Dispensing guide from Intertronics is a clear, simple overview for engineers needing to quickly understand this area of dispensing, or to use as a training aid for operators and new colleagues. » Read More

03/12/2015 Daikin Applied UK ready for ErP Two years since its drafting, the European Union Ecodesign Directive number EU1253/2014 finally comes into force on January 1st 2016. » Read More

02/12/2015 Chris Grime steps up to SOE international representative SOE (Society of Operations Engineers – the home of IRTE) past president Chris Grime has been appointed as the organisation’s new international representative. » Read More

01/12/2015 Drax chooses LED lighting by Hadar After choosing LED lighting Drax power station has benefited from improved light quality, energy savings and reduced maintenance » Read More

01/12/2015 New partnership for TOC gas analysers Quantitech has been appointed exclusive distributor in the UK and Ireland for ErsaTec GmbH, a leading German manufacturer of gas analysers for the measurement of organic gases such as solvents and fuels » Read More

30/11/2015 Air gap robot improves motor inspection without removing rotor Robot gives visual inspection of the stator and rotor core and winding through the air gap without a rotor thread out. » Read More

27/11/2015 In the bank: two royal mint awards for Brammer After scooping a prestigious Working in Partnership Award, Brammer, the UK’s leading supplier of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services, capped off a successful ceremony by being named The Royal Mint’s ... » Read More

27/11/2015 Cost effective solutions for worm gearbox repairs As a cost effective alternative to a replacement gearbox Renold Gears is able to offer more repair options when worm gears are worn or damaged. » Read More

26/11/2015 Lincoln QuickLub cuts long-term costs in wind turbine maintenance operations Lincoln Quicklub Lubrication System from SKF boosts wind turbine maintenance efficiency by cutting costs and extending maintenance cycles » Read More

26/11/2015 UK Treasury’s doubling of support for energy research sends positive signal ... Chancellor George Osborne’s announcement in this week’s Spending Review that support for the UK’s energy innovation programme “will be more than doubled”, and that international collaboration in clean energy research will be strengthened, ... » Read More