Subsea technology to aid unconventional well demands

27 March, 2018

At the recently held Subsea Expo Conference & Exhibition in Aberdeen, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions showcased its sealing technology specifically developed to meet the demands of accessing unconventional wells.

Flowserve introduces seal failure analysis APP

27 March, 2018

Providing a solution to the challenges associated with mechanical seal failures, Flowserve now offers a very simple tool to help diagnose the root-cause of seal failure.

New Venturi valve cuts retraction time for single acting cylinders

27 March, 2018

High pressure, hydraulic cylinder maker, Enerpac, announces a new Venturi valve to speed up the retraction time for single-acting, spring and load return cylinders after lifting projects. Attached to an electric pump, the valve allows cylinder retraction as much as three times faster than conventional manual methods; independent of load.

Hytek’s 2018 fuel and lubrication equipment catalogue now available

27 March, 2018

Fuel and lubrication equipment specialist Hytek features a host of new products in its new product catalogue.

Hytek’s 2018 fuel and lubrication equipment catalogue now available

27 March, 2018

Fuel and lubrication equipment specialist Hytek features a host of new products in its new product catalogue.

Hydroscand invests in four new mobile service vans

27 March, 2018

In order to react to increased demand, Hydroscand has invested in another four new mobile service vans that hit the road at the start of 2018.

Hansa-Flex UK acquires Rouden Hydratek

27 March, 2018

Hansa-Flex UK Ltd. has acquired Rouden Hydratek, the hydraulic service provider based in Horsham, West Sussex. The acquisition of this third location adds nine employees and five service vans to Hansa-Flex UK’s growing portfolio. Gerhard Sturm, Hansa-Flex’s country manager, said: “By taking over the strong Rouden Hydratek team we now have the necessary manpower in the South East to provide comprehensive support to our customers in the area and at Gatwick airport, too.”

Antech appointed UK distributor for Settima Screw Pumps

27 March, 2018

Antech Hydraulics Ltd. has been appointed as a UK distributor for Settima Screw Pumps.

New UK appointments for Holmbury

07 March, 2018

BFPA member Holmbury Ltd, manufacturer and global provider of hydraulic quick release couplings, has appointed James French as its new managing director.

Stauff UK helps to develop a new pump control training rig at the NFPC

07 March, 2018

Stauff UK has again been asked by the National Fluid Power Centre (NFPC) to be involved in the development of a piece of the Centre’s training equipment.

Compact hydraulic drive unit with integrated axial piston motor

07 March, 2018

Drive specialist Bonfiglioli has extended its range of wheel drive with the introduction of the new 600WT drive series, which includes a new axial piston motor designed especially for agricultural equipment.

BPMA aids pump selection

07 March, 2018

Old pumps not only consume too much energy, they are also prone to failure which can adversely affect your maintenance budget and in turn your business. By replacing them with new, correctly sized, energy-efficient pumps, users can enjoy reliable, low-cost pump operation.

Additive manufacturing in hydraulics – metal 3D printing

07 March, 2018

Aidro Hydraulics, the Northern Italian hydraulic systems specialist, offers metal 3D printing as a new technology for the hydraulic components. Beside its traditional production of hydraulic component and blocks, Aidro has introduced Additive Manufacturing to produce innovative hydraulic manifolds to take advantage of the benefits of 3D printing, such as lightweight, space saving, complex forms.

Fuel-efficient Doosan DL420CVT-5-wheel loader

16 February, 2018

Doosan has introduced its new DL420CVT-5 Stage IV compliant wheel loader, the first model in the Doosan wheel loader range to be equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). A CVT transmission comprises a hydraulic motor combined with a hydraulic pump that provides a smooth and continuous speed variation.

Two pump technologies make the cut for machine tool application

16 February, 2018

Settima screw pump distributor, Applied Pumps Ltd., recently demonstrated its ability to solve difficult fluid handling applications by using two completely different pump technologies on the same system.