Raising accuracy in dosing improves product quality for bakery

22 February, 2023

An industrial bakery has increased product quality and reduced production costs after installing high accuracy ball valves. Bürkert’s high speed ball valves and actuators have increased flow control accuracy and repeatability of the ingredient dosing process. Optimised ingredient control has increased the value the bakery provides to retailers and consumers while improving bakery efficiency

Danfoss expands Waltech tube fitting portfolio

14 February, 2023

Danfoss Power Solutions, a leading global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics as well as electric powertrain systems, has announced it has launched its WalringPlus soft seal cutting ring system. Optimised for thin-wall tube, the WalringPlus system enables easy, safe, and repeatable assembly of hydraulic tubing as well as reliable, leak-free operation.

Rapid pump upgrade delivers improved efficiency

31 January, 2023

Sulzer engineers custom boiler feed pumps with updated hydraulic design for 50% less than replacement cost. 

Netzsch presents facelift of the Tornado T1 rotary lobe pump

25 January, 2023

Netzsch Pumps & Systems has given the proven Tornado T1 rotary lobe pump a facelift to increase customers’ added value further. This is claimed to reduce repair times by more than 40% and significantly improve energy efficiency. Existing systems can also be upgraded.

Motion solution requirements for biologic delivery devices

24 January, 2023

Portescap’s Jigar Fulia and Kanti Vala, consider the selection criteria for biologics system motion solutions

Bent-axis motor series provides enhanced speed capability

19 January, 2023

Pump and Motor Division Europe (PMDE) of Parker Hannifin has launched a new variable displacement, bent-axis motor series, V16. The new V16 is an evolution of the established V12 and V14 motor series, and offers high speed performance and pressure ratings, resulting in increased productivity and higher safety margins in construction, marine & offshore, oil & gas, and agriculture applications.

High-performance miniature pump and control package

18 January, 2023

A new miniature positive displacement pump with integrated control electronics which offers a high level of flexibility in a small, lightweight package, is the latest development from miniature fluid control specialist The Lee Company. Minimising size and maximising performance with leading fluid control technology is Lee’s speciality and this new pump expands the established range of miniature radial piston designed displacement pumps.

Expanded pump range

17 January, 2023

The extensive range of Finnish Thompson FTI Air-Operated Double Diaphragm pumps (AODD) has recently been expanded with the addition of a new 1 ⁄4” non-metallic model, available in polypropylene, PVDF and also conductive polypropylene for use in ATEX areas.

Danfoss Power Solutions appoints new president of Fluid Conveyance division

12 January, 2023

Danfoss Power Solutions, the global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics as well as electric powertrain systems, has appointed Ines E Sira as the new president of its Fluid Conveyance division.

Bobcat rolls out ground maintenance equipment in EMEA

04 January, 2023

Following on from its success in the North American market, Bobcat’s line-up of ground maintenance equipment (GME) is now available to customers across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. The news was announced at Bauma 2022.

New hydraulic gantry system

19 December, 2022

Enerpac has launched the SBL600 gantry, the latest addition to the SBL-Super Boom Lift hydraulic gantry range.

Hydracare enhances service offering to customers with MP Filtri LPA3 particle counters

15 December, 2022

Based in Wimborne, Dorset, Hydracare is a leading supplier of oil products and support services to the plastic moulding industry. The company has over 25 years’ experience in testing, monitoring and maintaining hydraulic systems to ensure the best in productivity and enhance the lifespan of complex machinery.

The benefits of shell and tube over plate heat exchangers

13 December, 2022

One element of plate heat exchanges which is often not considered is the cost of gasket replacement.

By Matt Hale, international sales & marketing manager, HRS Heat Exchangers.

Finnpower hose assembly machines available from hydraPower-dynamics

08 December, 2022

The recently launched air pressure operated IM2 from Finn-Power is an ergonomic fitting pre-assembling machine for hoses up to 3”. According to its UK reseller hydraPower-dynamics, IM2 makes fitting assembling quick and easy. Optional stand with adjustable feeding angle enables optimal ergonomy for different type of hoses.

Low friction lightweight thermoplastic composite bearing

06 December, 2022

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has launched its latest lightweight thermoplastic composite bearing, the HiMod Advanced Composite Bearing Plus, an enhanced dual-layer bearing with a low-friction modified PEEK layer that is claimed to reduce friction and increase wear performance for use in bearing, wear ring and bushing applications.