GD Energy Products partners with Texas Pump Systems to provide FPSO pumps

15 November, 2022

GD Energy Products (GDEP), the total solutions provider for the drilling, well servicing and frac pumps market, has partnered with Texas Pump Systems (TPS) to develop pumps for a large offshore floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) facility.

Portable softline deck emergency cutter

08 November, 2022

Hydraulic cutting tools specialist, Webtool, has launched a portable softline emergency deck cutter for tugs, barges and offshore vessels. Easily deployed, and operated remotely, the cutter provides an instant cut of fibre ropes up to 80mm diameter in the event the vessel gets into difficulties.

The importance of a good-quality motor repair

01 November, 2022

With growing financial and supply chain pressures, repairing a motor can be an increasingly viable alternative to replacement. But for a repaired motor to perform as well as, or in some cases better than, when it was new it is essential that you get a quality repair from your motor repair partner. Karl Metcalfe, technical support at the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades, explains what to look for when commissioning a repair

Seals improve service life of offshore wind turbines

27 October, 2022

The European Union aims to expand the capacity for wind power generated at sea to at least 60 gigawatts by 2030. With its sealing solutions for the foundation structures, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies helps ensure that new wind turbines reach a service life of at least 30 years or more despite the rough conditions at sea.

Keeping safe and productive

19 October, 2022

By Rob Johnson, technical director, Fortress Safety.

Perfect cuts in 7 seconds up to 3" R 15 with the Uniflex EM 120

17 October, 2022

Uniflex has launched the EM 120, which is able to cut hoses up to 3˝ R 15 cleanly and quickly.

MKK Logistics takes Enerpac hydraulic gantry lifting to a higher level

13 October, 2022

Operating at a height of 14m, Bangladeshbased MKK Logistics, an Enterprise of Shams Group of Companies, has used an Enerpac SBL900 hydraulic gantry crane to successfully install a 130t HPIP turbine at a 718MW Combined Cycle Power Plant at Meghnaghat in Dhaka.

Shortening the gender gap in the hydraulics industry

11 October, 2022

Jess Craddock

In an industry that remains largely male dominated, the stories of Jess Craddock and Kirsty Allsop are highly encouraging. Working in the area of hydraulics, both are mobile service technicians (MSTs) who work in a wide variety of industries, helping to keep the heart of UK industry beating.

New Patch Imaging Kit from MP Filtri

26 September, 2022

MP Filtri has just launched its new Patch Imaging Kit for customers.

Filters for highly efficient removal of trace contaminants from process gas

22 September, 2022

Dollinger series GP-146 high efficiency filters from Celeros Flow Technology are designed to remove dirt, pipe scale and other contaminants from process air and other gases.

Pure strength: The SC 12 i 370-ton workshop crimper from Uniflex

15 September, 2022

With a crimping force of 370 tons, Uniflex’s new SC12 i is claimed by the company to be the most powerful workshop crimper for R15 industrial hoses up to 3" and high pressure hoses up to 1".

Compact solenoid valves for use in explosive atmospheres and with fuel gases

13 September, 2022

Creating precision control circuits for fluidic applications in potentially explosive atmospheres just got a little easier. New, compact solenoid valves conforming to ATEX/IECEx as well as meeting DVGW EN 161 approval for use with fuel gases, have been released by flow control specialist Bürkert. The new versions of its reliable and powerful direct-acting plunger valves offer a range connections and variants to suit many applications.

Gates sets new performance standards with MegaSys MXG 5K

01 September, 2022

Gates has introduced its latest hydraulic hose, MegaSys MXG 5K, which, claims the company, is lighter, more flexible and more durable than a typical 5000 psi (350 bar) hydraulic hose. MXG 5K offers wire spiral performance in a flexible, lightweight, high-pressure hydraulic hose using Gates patented Xpiral woven spiral technology – described by Gates as a breakthrough construction that exceeds all industry standards and most published competitive hose performance in terms of both pressure and impulse life.

Signs your hydraulic cylinder needs repairing

24 August, 2022

By Rob Woodley, managing director, Derek Lane & Co

Hoses and hose assemblies for groundbreaking fully autonomous ship

24 August, 2022

A pioneering project, supported by Rotec Hydraulics Ltd, has achieved a fully autonomous ship sail across the Atlantic Ocean. Solo and unaided, the Mayflower Autonomous Research Ship (MAS) set sail from Plymouth harbour in the UK and reached its end destination of Plymouth USA on 30 June 2022 after 36 days at sea and 3900 miles, having made two stops in Horta (Azores) and Halifax (Canada).