Uniflex S2 crimpers for reduced machine downtime

04 June, 2020

The lightweight S2 crimpers from Uniflex help to reduce expensive machine downtime and are available in a range of variants in order to meet individual workshops’ specific requirements. According to Uniflex, the S2 hose crimper models are perfectly suited for on-site repair of hydraulic hoses in construction and agricultural machines, whether equipped with a manual, pneumatic or DC drive.

Close relationships with British equipment suppliers is key for Tim Wright Ltd

01 June, 2020

With the uncertainties of Brexit and trade wars there has been a pressing need for British self-sufficiency in engineering over the past couple of years. Quality, supply problems and lack of local expertise have also been a problem in the past for smaller OEMs. Recently, these problems have become even more of a threat with Coronavirus, which is now challenging supply chains across the globe.

New partnership puts purity in pole position

26 May, 2020

Reynolds Contamination Control has announced that, from now on, all its servo test hydraulic power units will incorporate Rockson LubriTek’s GPII UltraLife Premium range of hydraulic oils. The new partnership brings together two companies whose primary focus is the pursuit of purity.

Cost-efficient hydraulic fracturing pump fluid end

18 May, 2020

Gardner Denver High Pressure Solutions (HPS), the total solutions provider for the drilling, well servicing and frac pumps market, has launched its new, next-generation, cost-efficient fluid end: the Gardner Denver VX Hydraulic fracturing pump fluid end (VX).

Hose re-ending: the fallacies behind ‘saving a bit of money’

13 May, 2020

By Martin Kingsbury, Membership and Training Director, the British Fluid Power Association.

How to chose a hydraulic overcentre valve

04 May, 2020

By Tolu Oluwatudimu, EMEA product manager, screw-in cartridge valves, Eaton.

Caldwell adjustable spreader beam lifts Rothera wharf frames in Antarctica

28 April, 2020

US-based The Caldwell Group Inc. has customised an adjustable, 101,413-lb. (46t) capacity lifting beam for the latest phase of the wharf modernisation at British Antarctic Survey’s Rothera Research Station. Caldwell specifically designed and manufactured the lifting system to suit the harsh, cold environment.

Holmbury launches HDSL ‘Slim line’ at the IFPE Show

23 April, 2020

Holmbury unveiled its new decompression block product the HDSL ‘Slim line’ during the IFPE Show, Las Vegas US held from 10 to 14th March 2020.

Polygon introduces PolySlide composite tubing for hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders

20 April, 2020

Polygon Composites Technology, the manufacturer of composite tubing solutions for bearings, dielectric applications, surgical devices and more, has launched PolySlide composite tubing for hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders. PolySlide tubing replaces metallic material in a variety of cylinder applications.

Enerpac skidding system used to replace hard-to-reach transformers

15 April, 2020

The replacement of transformers at a City of London firm required an innovative solution due to the tight access restrictions. The Lancashire-based industry moves and heavy machine lifting company, D Turner & Son, has used a combination of an Enerpac LH400 skidding system and Enerpac climbing jacks to move the four 16-ton transformers in and out of the building.

Expanding gate valve for positive shut-off of liquid and gas

07 April, 2020

The M&J Expanding Gate (EG) Valve is highly versatile and can be used in most circumstances where the positive shut off of liquid or gas is required. Its mechanical design delivers an extremely heat resistant seal that is unaffected by line pressure or vibration, making the M&J Model EG Valve a reliable flow control solution in the harshest environments.

Process control valves - making the right choice

02 April, 2020

Modern process control valves offer a wide range of features and benefits for industries that require precise control over fluids, steam and other gases. With so many control valves on the market, it is important to establish the features that will deliver the most cost-effective design for a particular application. Damien Moran, field segment manager, hygienic - pharmaceutical at Bürkert, looks at some of the basic differentiators as well as some recent design developments.

Freudenberg develops next-generation low friction bearing for improved lubrication

27 March, 2020

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed an optimised design for its proven Levitorq axial thrust washers. Through a new ‘scoop’ feature, the enhanced Levitorq design is able to collect and push lubrication under the washer to enable higher critical speeds and enhanced performance. Levitorq is part of the company’s Low Emission Sealing Solutions (LESS) product portfolio.

R+L Hydraulics cast aluminium oil reservoirs for simple handling

19 March, 2020

R+L Hydraulics GmbH has introduced an expanded series of aluminium oil reservoirs. The hydraulic reservoirs with nominal sizes from NG 3.5 to NG 130 have usable volumes ranging from 3 to 123 litres. The oil reservoirs are made of cast aluminium and easy to handle and stack due to their low weight. Besides their outstanding cooling efficiency, the tanks offer an excellent price-performance ratio.

Peristaltic pump for the transfer of mining slurry

13 March, 2020

The mining process generates a waste product that is a mixture of ores and water, typically coal or iron. This waste product is called tailings and must be transferred down a pipeline to a tank where the water is separated.