Fluid power faux pas

25 August, 2021

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

11 August, 2021

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

27 July, 2021

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

19 July, 2021

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

13 July, 2021

SEEPEX’s custom made 5m long pumps installed under existing silo.

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

08 July, 2021

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

29 June, 2021

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

15 June, 2021

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

10 June, 2021

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

08 June, 2021

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

27 May, 2021

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

18 May, 2021

The increased use of siloxane based anti-foaming agents is causing issues with laser counter technology, writes Richard Price, managing director, Filtertechnik Ltd.

New additions to Jubilee Clips’ range of 316 high nickel stainless steel hose clips

11 May, 2021

The worm drive hose clip was invented 100 years ago by Commander Lumley Robinson and to this day the company he founded, Jubilee Clips, still produces high-quality hose clamps in its two factories located in Gillingham, Kent.

New workshop crimper Tubomatic H170ES from OP

27 April, 2021

OP has launched the new hose crimper Tubomatic H170ES (up to 1’’ 1/2 six spirals), claimed to be particularly suitable to process industrial hoses up to 4’’ with big flanges and camlock fittings.

Uniflex suction device – for better health at the workplace

20 April, 2021

The Uniflex hose cutters make clean cuts – but the generation of dust, fumes and odours is unavoidable. Therefore, Uniflex has developed the UVC 100 suction and filter device for up to three hose cutting machines. A balanced compromise between the volume flow and the negative pressure keeps the air clean during the cutting of hydraulic hose assemblies and protects operators from fine particles that are harmful to their health.