Heat exchangers for challenging dairy applications

18 March, 2024

Dairy products display a wide range of physical and quality characteristics, from simple fluid milk through creams and yoghurt, to more solid products such as curds, ice cream cheese and even milk powder. Dairy processing also presents a range of heat transfer challenges, including heating, cooling, pasteurisation and ultra-heat treatment (UHT) to extend shelf life. Matt Hale, International Sales & Marketing Director, explains further

Durable, energy-efficient slurry pump for phosphoric acid plant operations

06 March, 2024

By combining optimal hydraulics and wear-resistant materials of construction in a pump replacement, Sulzer has helped a leading phosphate fertiliser producer to increase productivity. H&P reports.

Reasons for the growing interest in Zero Liquid Discharge technology

28 February, 2024

In 2021 the global market for zero liquid discharge (ZLD) technology was estimated at $1 billion and is forecast to grow at almost 12% over the next ten years1. The rise is being driven in particular by an increase in adoption of the technology by the food and drink and textile industries as a growing world population puts greater pressure on fresh water supplies. Matt Hale, International Sales & Marketing Director, HRS Heat Exchangers reports

Navigating precision in industrial hose assembly with ICC

26 February, 2024

Precision and reliability are critical for industrial hose assembly. The Industrial Crimp Calculator (ICC) emerges as an important tool backed by the approval of major fitting manufacturers PT, Campbell, Dixon, and Mario.

Optimising agricultural efficiency: Streamlining machinery with decentralised mini hydraulic power units

22 February, 2024

Numerous specialised agricultural machinery feature a multitude of ancillary functions and individual modules integral to various agricultural processes. Notably, not all of these functions necessitate direct supply from central hydraulics.

A ten-point practical guide to safety in hydraulics

15 February, 2024

H&P delves into the tangible steps and strategies professionals can adopt to ensure safety in hydraulic systems— transforming safety from a compliance necessity into an ingrained practice.

Durable, energy-efficient slurry pump for phosphoric acid plant operations

08 February, 2024

By combining optimal hydraulics and wear-resistant materials of construction in a pump replacement, Sulzer has helped a leading phosphate fertiliser producer to increase productivity. H&P reports.

Reasons for the growing interest in Zero Liquid Discharge technology

06 February, 2024

HRS has installed ZLD systems for clients in Europe

In 2021 the global market for zero liquid discharge (ZLD) technology was estimated at $1 billion and is forecast to grow at almost 12% over the next ten years1. The rise is being driven in particular by an increase in adoption of the technology by the food and drink and textile industries as a growing world population puts greater pressure on fresh water supplies. Matt Hale, International Sales & Marketing Director, HRS Heat Exchangers reports

Flexible crimper power unit launched

29 January, 2024

The new Parker crimper power unit 85CE-PDP works with any commercially available cordless screwdriver and, together with the Parker crimping tools Karrykrimp 1 and 2, offers an efficient and flexible method of hose crimping

Parker Polymer Hose Division Europe, a division of Parker Hannifin, has launched a flexible crimper power unit (85CE-PDP). The new unit joins the wide array of portable crimper power units from Parker, to increase productivity and versatility for smaller hose assembly needs, with more flexible options for customers.

Cordless battery pump

25 January, 2024

Punching holes using the Enerpac SC-Series portable hydraulic pump

Enerpac, a leading industrial tools pump manufacturer, has announced the new SC-Series cordless battery pump, a compact lightweight hydraulic pump.

Drive controllers make servo pumps more efficient

23 January, 2024

Performance, pump protection and high precision control without compromise – all this is provided by the servo pump control function integrated in KEB Automation’s drive controllers. In combination with KEB’s DL4 and TA series servo motors, they can also save energy.

Ride the wave of digital transformation: Hydraulics industry innovations

18 January, 2024

The hydraulics industry, once characterised by its traditional and mechanical nature, is undergoing a profound transformation in the digital era. Marc Paro, CEO PARO Software, explains further.

Decentralised hydraulics in the control of flaps and conveyor belts in harvesters

16 January, 2024

Many ancillary functions and individual modules can be found in highly specialised agricultural machinery, which are used in all agricultural work processes. Not all of them have to be supplied directly with the central hydraulics - using small decentralised mini hydraulic power units to drive and control these functions can minimise tubing and simplify installation close to the control function.

Innovative solution for modern industrial filtration needs

13 December, 2023

H&P takes a look at the possibilities of filters made using micrometal’s ‘next generation’ PCE process, and the application areas that could benefit from its use

Versatile new CML4 contamination monitor launched

11 December, 2023

MP Filtri has launched the CML4, its new compact portable contamination monitor, at Agritechnica.