Webtec is the pick of the crop for Kubota

27 March, 2018

Kubota is a diversified Japanese Group with several divisions and international sales subsidiaries worldwide. It is a leading Japanese tractor and farm equipment manufacturer, as well as a major iron ductile pipe, PVC pipe and industrial castings producer. Kubota also makes vending machines and builds environmental control plants and pumps. The German branch, Kubota (Deutschland) GmbH, is part of the agricultural division, and first contacted Webtec in October 2012 when it was looking to source diagnostic test equipment.

Bosch Rexroth introduces new generation of WRC-4X directional cartridge valves

27 March, 2018

Bosch Rexroth is raising the bar in performance and communication for hydraulic actuators with its new generation of WRC-4X directional cartridge valves. The company comments that the valves are more dynamic and consistently achieve flows that could previously only be achieved with the next highest available size.

DGI Doedijns delivers final valve automation equipment for LNG plant in Malaysia

27 March, 2018

DGI Doedijns has delivered the last out of four batches of equipment for an LNG plant in Malaysia. Over a period of two and a half years, DGI Doedijns delivered 19 hydraulic power units, 39 local panels, 14 ball valves and 25 gate valves with hydraulic actuators.

Filtertechnik launches the FS9V2 Particle Pal – the latest in oil and fuel monitoring

27 March, 2018

Filtertechnik’s Particle Pal is a self-contained portable measuring system that gives ISO, NAS and SAE cleanliness readings and the option of water content analysis for oils and/or diesel fuels. It comes complete with a re-chargeable battery, high-pressure internal gear pump and controlled flow rate.

Apps-based HMI with ISOBUS functions for agricultural machinery

27 March, 2018

The Electronic Controls Business Unit of Parker Hannifin Corporation has launched its Pro Display 10 ISOBUS, an app-based human-machine interface (HMI) that includes the company’s new ISOBUS Suite application. The system is designed for vehicles and machinery used in the agriculture industry, such as tractors, harvesters and other self-propelled machines.

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.