Allspeeds supplies Webtool integrated hydraulic cutter for Flexlife

28 April, 2016

Hydraulic cutters and systems specialist Allspeeds, the designer and manufacturer of Webtool, has supplied an integrated guillotine cutter to offshore engineering services company, Flexlife, as part of a North Sea platform decommissioning project.

Eaton hoses meet new EU Railway Fire Safety Standard

28 April, 2016

Power management company Eaton has launched a new range of hydraulic hoses for the European railway industry to meet the new European fire safety standard EN45545-2, as well as the common EN854 (2TE) and EN857 (1SC/2SC) standards.

Flowtechnology UK extends choice of malleable iron fittings

15 April, 2016

To coincide with the launch of its new 2016/17 catalogue, Flowtechnology UK (FTUK) has now extended its existing ranges of malleable iron (FTM, George Fischer and Crane) to include two new brands – K-Line Connect and EE – providing an even wider choice of malleable iron to suit any application and any budget.

M Barnwell Services receives its largest chevron seal order to date

01 April, 2016

M Barnwell Services’ sales co-ordinator Steve Gibson recently received an order to produce the company’s largest ever chevron seal.

Hydraulic cylinders - the state of play

01 April, 2016

Hydraulic cylinders play a critical role for motion control within a wide range of industrial applications. They are available in a wide range of force capacities, sizes and stroke lengths, and are invaluable for tasks such as lifting, pushing and pulling of plant and machinery used in a wide range of industries, such as aerospace, oil & gas, materials handling, mining, construction and rail.

Hydraproducts introduces oil transfer trolley range

01 April, 2016

Hydraproducts has introduced a new range of oil transfer trolleys. The company comments that many sites have many hydraulic operated machinery installations. These require maintenance and the ability to efficiently and safely transfer fluids while ensuring they remain clean is a common request.

Modular valve system for mini-series and prototypes

01 April, 2016

Linde Hydraulics GmbH & Co. KG will be introducing its new VT1 Modular, a new modular valve system for mini-series and prototypes, at the Bauma 2016 (Munich, 11 to 17 April).

Trelleborg launches low friction seal material

01 April, 2016

A seal material from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, designed to accelerate performance in motorsport, was showcased to the industry at the recently held Autosport International 2016 exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham.

New radio remote system for hydraulic control

01 April, 2016

The manufacturer of the Hy-Pro valve range will launch of its new radio remote control system at this year’s Fluid Power & Systems exhibition, to be held at the NEC Birmingham from 12 to 14 April. The company will also be celebrating its 50th year in business at the show.

‘No leakage in ten years’ with Kalrez perfluoroelastomer seals

01 April, 2016

Dramatic increases in instrument performance and reliability have been achieved where original PTFE gasket seals have been replaced with Kalrez custom gaskets from the DuPont Performance Polymers range of products, available in the UK from Dichtomatik Ltd.

Speedi-Sleeve ‘avoids need for expensive repair of seal-worn shafts’

01 April, 2016

A thin, metallic protective sleeve from SKF is claimed to prevent abrasive damage to radial shafts, and costs a small fraction of the potential repair bill.

Enerpac focuses on synchronised multi-point lifting systems at Bauma 2016

01 April, 2016

Synchronised, multi-point lifting will be the theme of the Enerpac stand at Bauma 2016 (Munich, 11 to 17 April). Enerpac will feature the EVO-Series synchronised lifting system, and new EVO-Mini for smaller lifting jobs. In addition, it will demonstrate the Bauma Innovation Award finalist, the SHAS-Series – Autonomous SyncHoist system – enabling accurate positioning of heavy, unbalanced loads with a single crane. Enerpac’s new bolting tools the PTW-Series pneumatic wrenches and S&W-Series torque wrenches will also be shown on the company’s stand.

Chicago Pneumatic to launch new construction equipment at BAUMA 2016

25 February, 2016

Chicago Pneumatic is expanding its range of construction equipment with the launch of several new tough, reliable and highly efficient portable energy, light compaction and rig-mounted attachment products at BAUMA 2016, taking place in Munich from 11-17 April.

Failsafe hose identification with CILS’ durable, printable labels

25 February, 2016

The CILS-91000TK self-laminating label range stays permanently secure to all hoses, pipes, cables and conduits while protecting printed information against harsh industrial conditions.

Ruhrpumpen delivers pumps with emissions containment system for the Dominion Cove Point LNG terminal

25 February, 2016

Ruhrpumpen – a global centrifugal and reciprocating pump technology company supplying engineered solutions to the oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, process, industrial and mining markets – has delivered two API 674 3rd edition reciprocating plunger pumps with emissions containment system and variable speed drive to Dominion. The pumps will be transporting Isopentane within the Cove Point LNG terminal in Chesapeake Bay, USA, which lies in an environmentally sensitive nature reserve.