The industry’s main event is just around the corner

07 March, 2018

 The British Valve and Actuator Association (BVAA)

Following the success of the BVAA’s inaugural outing at the Fluid Power & Systems exhibition in 2016, this year the Association will again be providing guidance, advice and updates to attendees of the show. The BVAA’s stand will feature within Fluid Power & Systems’ Valves & Actuators Zone and Offshore Energy Zone. BVAA director and CEO, Rob Bartlett, commented: “The show offers clear benefits and synergies to the Association and its members. Indeed, one of our main goals at the exhibition will once again be to represent our members and bring their products and services to the attention of the very wide customer base that the show attracts.”

Burnett & Hillman

Burnett & Hillman has been manufacturing high-quality, competitive hydraulic fittings and adaptors in the UK since 1965. Its extensive range of adaptors includes stock in excess of 3000 different variations. During the past 12 months, Burnett & Hillman has introduced new products to its adaptors range – forged tees, test points and quick-release couplings – and the company is constantly looking for new products to add to enhance the current stocks it holds. Being one of the leading manufacturers of hydraulic adaptors, Burnett & Hillman celebrates its success and continued commitment to provide quality, customer support and first-class service to an ever-growing industry with a wide global customer base.

FluidPowerNet (FPN)

FluidPowerNet (FPN) is a brand new digital marketplace designed exclusively for the fluid power industry. FPN consolidates many inventory lists into one central platform. This enables users to search and locate the part their customers need, avoiding long lead times from the manufacturer. FluidPowerNet also works with manufacturers and sub-contractors that can help with customised and special orders. Being a part of the FluidPowerNetwork will enable users to trade faster, buy smarter and create better working relationships. FPN is part of the BearingNet family, which has been successfully helping the power transmission industry for 21 years. The company will be launching its website at Fluid Power & Systems 2018 and will be available for demos and to answer questions.

Metal Work

Metal Work will be launching its new Mechatronics portfolio at Fluid Power & Systems 2018. The innovative Electric Cylinder range – including the Ball and Screw ISO 155552 style incorporating sizes from 32 to 100mm, are all available with stepper and brushless motors. These motors can be supplied by Metal Work or customer-specified. Smaller round DC cylinders complete the range. The belt-driven Electric Axis SHAK, will be featured on the company’s stand, comprising two sizes: SHAK 340 and SHAK 470. The SHAK range can develop and axial force up to 700N and create speeds of up to 5m/s making them an essential part of the machine building process. Also available in the SHAK range is the Gantry system with x and y axis, ideal for all pick-and-place requirements. Metal Work has developed a unique programming device named eMotion, which allows clients to either customise existing systems or develop completely new designs, with or without a PLC.