Derek Lane & Co awarded MoD – DefStan 47-32 Issue 3 approval to manufacture flexible hose assemblies

23 August, 2017

Derek Lane & Co Ltd., based in Newton Abbott, Devon, has recently had its acceptance to manufacture hydraulic hose assemblies upgraded to the new DefStan 47-32 Issue 3 standard from the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Enerpac develops hydraulic tools webinar training programme

16 June, 2017

High pressure hydraulics tools specialist, Enerpac, is developing a webinar programme for distributors, customers and anyone else who regularly uses hydraulic tools.

Pirtek Birmingham flushed with success at EMR

16 June, 2017

EMR is a privately owned recycling company with a heritage dating back to the 1940s. The company employs around 4000 people operating at 150 locations around the world. EMR’s core business is the recycling of scrap metal from a range of sources such as end-of-life vehicles/consumer products, industry, construction and demolition. This results in sales of recycled commodities of around 10 million tonnes each year.

Choosing the right heat exchanger for thermal processing

16 June, 2017

By Arnold Kleijn, product development manager, HRS Heat Exchangers.

Hydrotechnik UK extends calibration department

16 June, 2017

Hydrotechnik UK has unveiled a major new addition to its existing calibration department. Its brand new £100,000+ flow test rig enables the company to offer full in-house flow meter recalibrations traceable to National Standards.

Metal 3D printing by Aidro Hydraulics

16 June, 2017

Today, additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, is commonly used in special fields such as dental, medical and luxury goods. It is also increasingly being deployed in industries as aerospace, automotive and oil & gas.

Argo-Hytos supplies bespoke manifolds and power units to leading recycling company

16 June, 2017

Argo-Hytos UK has signed a contract with a leading company within the recycling industry to design, manufacture and supply special valve manifolds that are able to be easily adapted to suit two separate specifications of industrial power unit, 22kW & 37kW both with triple gear pumps. Argo-Hytos has so far supplied two power units to the company; one at each specified output rating.

Argo-Hytos supplies system solutions to leading recycling company

16 June, 2017

Argo-Hytos UK has signed a contract with a leading company within the recycling industry to design, manufacture and supply special valve manifolds that are able to be easily adapted to suit two separate specifications of industrial power unit, 22kW & 37kW both with triple gear pumps. Argo-Hytos has so far supplied two power units to the company; one at each specified output rating.

EnerMech gets lift from director appointment

13 April, 2017

EnerMech has strengthened a key business division with the appointment of Chris Dixon as director of UK Mechanical Handling Services.

Advanced control system for hydraulically operated lifts

13 April, 2017

Material handling equipment and safety products manufacturer, Wildeck, Inc., has introduced an intelligent material lift control system. The new SmartControl system for hydraulically-operated VRCs (Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors) protects the customer’s investment by sensing when one of a dozen or more faults occur.

High visibility safety hose reel

13 April, 2017

Redashe has introduced a new model to its extensive hose reel range – the C2782 multi-functional high visibility safety reel. This model is a low-tension spring rewind, compressed air reel with a layering system that prevents the hose from bunching during retraction.

Telehandler widens options in hazardous area work

13 April, 2017

Scunthorpe-based AMS Bobcat, the authorised Bobcat dealer for Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, has delivered a new Bobcat T40140 telehandler to BJB Lift Trucks Ltd, based in Grimsby in the UK.

High volume production of turbocharger ball bearings comes to Wales

13 April, 2017

The Schaeffler UK automotive plant in Llanelli, South Wales has become the global location of choice for the production of turbocharger ball bearings.

Filtration materials for enhanced performance and longer service life

13 April, 2017

Bosch Rexroth has introduced a new range of hydraulic filter elements incorporating new materials that deliver optimum performance while reducing operating costs through increased service life.

Robust desiccant breather from RMF Systems

13 April, 2017

RMF Systems has extended its product range with the extremely robust Titan desiccant breather, meant to keep hydraulic and lubrication fluid clean and dry.