The importance of oil sampling and the best practice to employ

13 April, 2017

By Richard Price, managing director, Filtertechnik Ltd.

The importance of fluid sampling and preventative maintenance in hydraulic hose systems

13 April, 2017

By Matt Fielder, Condition Monitoring Market Development Manager, Parker HFFE.

Webtec welcomes new manager of custom hydraulic products

22 March, 2017

Webtec recognises that, for many customers, standard hydraulic products will only go so far in meeting their needs for their hydraulic application. As many companies seek to innovate and modify machinery for niche applications, Webtec comments that only a custom hydraulic solution will do.

Two new sales appointments at Linde Hydraulics

22 March, 2017

Linde Hydraulics Ltd. has appointed two new sales personnel to strengthen its UK team.

The need for by-pass filtration alongside factory-fitted full-flow filters

21 March, 2017

By Katherine Carter, Environmental Technologies Group Ltd.

New hydraulic filter element from MP Filtri

21 March, 2017

MP Filtri has designed a new hydraulic filter element with patent pending, which is claimed to increase profitability and save warranty claims. It is designed specifically for applications in the agricultural, construction and mobile industries.

Cast aluminium hydraulic oil reservoirs from R+L Hydraulics

21 March, 2017

At this year’s Motion, Drive & Automation in Hannover, R+L Hydraulics GmbH will present its new line-up of cast aluminium hydraulic oil reservoirs. The expanded series of oil reservoirs are available in capacities ranging from 3.5 to 130 litres. The cast aluminium reservoirs are exceptional due to their low weight, easy maintenance and an affordable price/quality ratio.

Increased corrosion resistance for Stauff ball valves

21 March, 2017

Stauff, the fluid technology specialist from Werdohl, will be changing from a zinc/iron coating to a significantly higher-quality and corrosion-resistant zinc/nickel surface for a substantial part of its range of two-way and multi-way block ball valves for hydraulics. The company announced this development in the run-up to the Hannover Messe trade fair in April.

Passing the test

21 March, 2017

For over 25 years, Hydrotechnik has been a leading UK distributor of hydraulic testing and analysis components and equipment. Approximately three years ago, while reviewing the business’s strategic direction, managing director Richard Price had a lightbulb moment that led to the company taking a bold, but ultimately profitable, move in its quest for further growth. “I was considering our areas of expertise,” explained Price, “when I realised we have all these parts and sell them to people who make rigs, so asked myself the question ‘why don’t we design, build and commission test rigs ourselves?’”

State-of-the-art hydraulics for floating megastructure

21 March, 2017

The offshore industry is one of the harshest environments to work in, for both machinery and personnel. Salt water can corrode parts and strong winds and crashing waves can damage equipment.

Designs on efficiency and reliability

21 March, 2017

Matthew Wood, technical director, Ashton Group, considers the importance of correct seal and filter design.

Rotec development team appointment

15 February, 2017

Richard Quelch, an experienced mechanical design engineer, has joined Rotec’s development team.

MCS Hydraulics UK appoints UK sales manager

15 February, 2017

MCS Hydraulics UK Ltd. has appointed Andy Knight as UK sales manager. Knight said of his appointment. “I have known MCS Hydraulics Srl for several years now and have always been very impressed with the quality of their product. It’s very exciting to now be part of the team and to be able to help towards the UK growth”.

igus expands robolink D modular kit with plastic gearing

15 February, 2017

igus has expanded its robolink D modular kit with strainwave gearing in two sizes. The gearing, which is available as an individual component, or with an integrated NEMA17 or NEMA23 stepper motor, consists of an outer ring gear and a flexible wear-resistant inner ring gear made of iglidur high-performance plastic.

Hose and system flushing service from Pirtek Birmingham

15 February, 2017

Pirtek Birmingham's portable flushing rig is combined with a filtration unit and laser particle counter to achieve and measure cleanliness levels. Operated by fully trained hydraulic engineers, the rig is used to clean hydraulic hoses prior to installation to prevent contaminants from entering the ring main and also to clean complete systems where contamination is present.