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Enerpac split-flow pump kits expand heavy lifting capabilities
Enerpac has introduced new split-flow pump upgrade kits that provide the ability to network multiple hydraulic pumps and coordinated lift points for higher accuracy synchronisation. The new split-flow kits allow operators to combine units to accommodate up to 32 individual lifting points, greatly expanding the capabilities of heavy lifting and rental fleets with minimum investment.
Leak-free pumping
When fluids handling applications require safe and reliable pumping of thin, low viscosity liquids, such as liquefied gases or refrigerants the new Dickow WPM Series are claimed to be an ideal choice.
How pump selection can affect total cost of ownership
While considerations should be made on the total cost of ownership (TCO) when specifying a pump, the most important criteria should be that it is fit for purpose, to ensure optimal productivity. Selecting the wrong pump can prevent the pump from performing to its full potential and lead to unnecessary downtime, wear, maintenance and energy consumption, product damage or reduced uptime of the process.
Fluid power faux pas
By Cindy Cookson, vice president of hydraulics global product line management, Gates, shares her top five hydraulics system bloopers and some thoughts on what you can do to avoid the same mistakes in your applications.
Know your check valve
A check valve, also known as a non-return or one-way valve, is a mechanical device that allows a gas or liquid to flow freely in one direction while preventing reverse flow in the opposite direction. The direction in which the fluid or gas can flow is called the free flow direction; the direction in which fluid is prevented from flowing is called the checked or non-return direction.
Bowman RK oil coolers – a cost-effective alternative to bespoke units
Offering heat dissipation of up to 900 kW, the recently introduced Bowman RK range of hydraulic oil coolers offers a costeffective solution for ‘high heat load’ applications, where usually only a bespoke designed heat exchanger can achieve the level of cooling performance required.
Increased sales of filters during pandemic helps AB Components
A specialist Ilkeston company has come through the COVID-19 pandemic in a healthy state, taking increased orders which has meant moving to larger premises and hiring extra staff. AB Components is a wholesale distributor of quality filters and filtration accessories – from small half inch square items for garden machinery to 7 ft-high units to deal with dust in food preparation.
Back mixing technology increases sludge throughout
Anglian Water is the largest water company in England and Wales by geographic area, supplying water and recycling services to over six million domestic customers, processing over 142,000 tonnes of dry solid sewage sludge in 2020-21 to generate 115GWh of bioenergy.
New smart service plugs from Hydroscand
Hydroscand is launching specially designed service plugs in carefully selected materials, that enable both reuse and recycling. Service plugs are important tools for minimising the risk of environmentally harmful leakage. For example, during oil changes, service, assembly and hose changes. Leakage can also lead to high remediation costs.
Bürkert valves provide improved reliability for sugar refinery wash process
The reliability of components in a process control environment is key to avoiding unplanned downtime for repairs. For a sugar refinery in East London, repeated replacement of a control valve and a poor mean time between failures (MTBF) led the company to seek an alternative that could cope in a challenging washwater application. Bürkert’s Element range of process control valves was able to deliver the solution.
Enerpac strand jack technology for Chicago bridge cantilever lift
Heavy lift specialist, Engineered Rigging, has used Enerpac strand jacks to complete a 96.3m span of the Cline Avenue Bridge over the Indiana Harbour and Ship Canal in East Chicago.
The critical performance characteristics of a pressure relief valve
There are several factors that must be considered to ensure proper operation of a pressure relief valve within a system or pressure vessel. Neglecting to consider these factors can lead to reduced valve or system performance, damage to other components within the system, or a total system failure. The Lee Company explains the performance characteristics that should be defined when selecting a pressure relief valve.
Bürkert EDIP platform provides value and simplicity for network integration
For system integrators, it is often a balancing act between cost-effectiveness and functionality when implementing an Industry 4.0 ready network. Bürkert, manufacturer of measurement and control systems for liquids and gases, offers integrators the opportunity to achieve both with its Efficient Device Integration Platform (EDIP). The platform takes advantage of CANopen to reduce reliance on expensive manufacturer hardware and standardise the monitoring and control of Bürkert valves, flowmeters and controllers.
Fit-for-purpose hose crimpers from O+P
Among the wide range of crimpers offered by O+P, alongside high-volume, workshop and service machines, there is also equipment designed to target the special applications market. The recently introduced hose crimper Tubomatic HS54ES is a clear example. According to the company, this crimper is the perfect fit for anyone who needs to carry out series production of small hoses, ropes, cables, electrical resistances and eyelet terminals.
Understanding phantom particle counts
The increased use of siloxane based anti-foaming agents is causing issues with laser counter technology, writes Richard Price, managing director, Filtertechnik Ltd.
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