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Celeros Flow Technology injects new life into 40-year-old SAGD pump


Celeros Flow Technology has injected new life into a heritage pump for a Canadian heavy oil recovery customer, enabling it to increase production. The pump – a Mather & Platt BB5 – was more than 40 years old and had been subject to numerous post-installation alterations.
Portescap’s new miniature motor R&D facility increases customisation capability


The design and development of miniature motor motion solutions is integral to applications from medical equipment to robotics through to industrial power tools, in settings that demand performance and reliability. Concept design, development and testing not only has to be rigorous and relevant to specific application conditions, but also has to be fast enough to meet the needs of demanding markets. As a result, Portescap, which develops miniature motors for global OEMs, has enhanced its R&D capabilities by creating a new Engineering Lab.
New hydraulic power packs for portable machine tools


The new PP-Series electric and diesel-powered units from Enerpac are purpose-designed to supply hydraulic flow to Enerpac portable machine tools, including flange facing machines, clamshell cutters, hot tapping machines and decommissioning tools. The units are also compatible with other brands of portable machine tools.
How to prioritise quality and efficiency for hydraulic systems post pandemic


By John Joyce, marketing director, Brennan Industries.
Uniflex UVC 50: Clean air in service workshops


Uniflex hose cutting machines make clean cuts – but the generation of dust, fumes and odors is inevitable. Therefore, Uniflex has developed the UVC 50, an external suction and filter device for simultaneous use with up to three cutting machines. A balanced compromise between volume flow and negative pressure keeps the air clean during the cutting of hose assemblies and protects the operators from fine particles. After all, health at the workplace should always have top priority.
HydraForce apprentice shortlisted for Made in the Midlands Award 2022


Birmingham-based hydraulic manufacturer, HydraForce Hydraulics Ltd, has been shortlisted for the Made in the Midland’s Apprentice of the Year award, for a consecutive year. Former apprentice Owen Miles (pictured)has been shortlisted for the award, following the completion of his Engineering Apprenticeship last year.
Filtertechnik introduces the all-new Particle Pal Plus


Filtertechnik has launched the all-new series Particle Pal Plus units, which utilise digital imaging particle count technology to eliminate issues associated with laser particle counters such as counting bubbles and phantom particles/oil additives as contamination.
Protect your assets – Abdex launches new Uniflex test benches in the UK


MP Filtri patch imaging kit with digital particle inspection


MP Filtri is about to add a new Patch Imaging Kit to its range of state-of-the-art Contamination Monitoring products.
Critical spares and repairs of hydraulic cylinders for large petrochemical company


SICK expands its MAX family of linear encoders


SICK has expanded its MAX family of linear encoders to extend the spacesaving, operating cost and maintenance benefits offered by its innovative magnetostrictive measurement technology to smaller hydraulic cylinders and more harsh operating environments.
Uniflex: 50 years on the road to the future


Uniflex-Hydraulik GmbH was founded in Frankfurt in 1972. Over the past five decades, Uniflex has developed into a leading worldwide supplier of hose assemblies – ranging from workshop equipment to the production plant.
Hydreco Hydraulics introduces new range of external gear pumps


Hydreco Hydraulics has unveiled its new range of external gear pumps made in the company’s new production site in Parma, Italy.
Internal gear pumps handle tough abrasives


A new range of internal gear pumps, claimed to be ideally suited to applications involving asphalt and bitumen, has been added to the Viking Universal Series of pumps available from the UK pump specialist Michael Smith Engineers.
Oil running too hot suffers from shortened life


By Richard Price, managing director, Filtertechnik.
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