Precision control for CIP processes

27 June, 2018

Clean-in-place (CIP) has been used for maintaining the cleanliness of process equipment in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries for over 50 years. However, specifying the most appropriate valves and sensors to control a CIP process can make a huge difference in terms of how effective and efficient the system is, which in-turn has a significant impact on operating costs. Here are Bürkert’s top-ten tips for optimising your CIP process.

Environmentally friendly hydraulic power pack

15 June, 2018

Daikin’s new Ecorich EHU 40 series powerpack units utilise a high efficiency, variable speed electric motor that reacts upon demand to ensure the issue of wasted energy is eliminated. Daikin comments that the units take advantage of the motor technology developed in the company’s air conditioning systems to reduce energy consumption by up to 80% over a conventional hydraulic power pack unit.

Panolin’s GreenMachine lubricants help lower the Total Cost of Machine Ownership.

13 June, 2018

Panolin’s CO₂ST reduction model, certified by the UK Carbon Trust, can demonstrate potential savings in CO2 emissions and operational costs when utilising their long life biodegradable oils. According to Panolin, the extra cost of lubricants is usually recovered within 12 months, making them highly cost effective.

High flow and low pressure drop maximises output

07 June, 2018

Fluid power specialist Tom Parker Ltd. has introduced a new range of CEJN safety hose reels for compressed air, water, and electricity in its new 2018-2019 catalogue. In today’s productivity driven environment, Tom Parker Ltd.’s emphasis on quality, safety and performance make the CEJN brand the ideal choice for safety reels. With Tom Parker Ltd.’s additional products: hoses, couplings and blowguns, the company believes it is the most optimised system on the market.

Three common methods of establishing fuel or oil cleanliness levels

05 June, 2018

By Richard Price, managing director, Filtertechnik.

Catalogue cover design of the year

29 May, 2018

Christy Hydraulics has announced it has recently won the Catalogue Cover Design of the Year at the FTUK Pioneers of Industry Convention.

Jubilee Flexiband won’t buckle under pressure

25 May, 2018

Jubilee Clips, inventor of the worm drive hose clip, is introducing a new band and buckle system called Flexiband as a further addition to its wide range of clamping and banding solutions.

Keep it clean

22 May, 2018

Increased profitability and component cleanliness is essential, says MecWash Systems.

High-performance hose provides secure supply to Hexapod drives

11 May, 2018

Dynamic movements in drive cylinder in all six degrees of freedom, test frequency of up to 100 hertz, a tight installation area: installing hydraulic hoses in Hexapod test benches to be used by automotive manufacturers to test suspension elements is a challenge. Oelhydraulik Hagenbuch AG therefore uses flexible high- performance hoses from Eaton's Aeroquip Triple Crown product range.

Trelleborg to showcase fluid power capabilites

29 March, 2018

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has announced it will showcase its complete range of sealing solutions for fluid power applications at the Fluid Power & Systems exhibition in Birmingham in April.

KTR UK welcomes new sales manager

27 March, 2018

Power transmission component manufacturer, KTR UK, has appointed Joseph Parry as its new area sales manager. The 28-year-old will be tasked with working with KTR’s existing clients in the East & Southern regions, as well as identifying and developing relationships with new customers.

Tom Parker Ltd. UK resale manager promotion

27 March, 2018

Tom Parker Ltd. has further strengthened its external sales team with the appointment of UK resale manager, Andy Back. Sales director Richard Parker said this newly created position “will add focus and help drive the continued growth we have had within the resale sector”.

Stauff UK makes general manager appointment

27 March, 2018

Stauff UK has appointed Simon Bennett as general manager, Stauff-Voswinkel QRC Division. Bennett’s background is in machine tools; specifically the manufacture and maintenance of high precision grinding machines.

SKF roller bearings with performance and endurance enhancements

27 March, 2018

The latest range of SKF Explorer tapered roller bearings has been extended, and now offers a significant 7% increase in dynamic load rating for all products up to 600 mm outside diameter.

Direct drive servo valve for exceptional flow and dynamics

27 March, 2018

The Domin L050 direct drive servo valve (DDV) from Domin Fluid Power has been designed to achieve the best characteristics from two competing valve technologies: fluid amplified EHSVs and DDVs.