New valve offerings from Webtec

22 July, 2015

Webtec, the Cambridge (UK) based hydraulic measurement and control company, has launched a brand new range of hydraulic high-pressure, near zero-leak directional control valves specifically designed for use on marine and offshore hydraulic control/power units. Typical applications include drill rigs, deck machinery, lifting equipment and grease injection units.

Bowman launches ‘high tech’ end covers for hydraulic oil cooler range

17 June, 2015

UK heat exchanger manufacturer, E J Bowman, has introduced two new material specifications for the end covers on its hydraulic oil cooler range.

New valve offerings from Webtec

17 June, 2015

Webtec, the Cambridge (UK) based hydraulic measurement and control company, has launched a brand new range of hydraulic high-pressure, near zero-leak directional control valves specifically designed for use on marine and offshore hydraulic control/power units. Typical applications include drill rigs, deck machinery, lifting equipment and grease injection units.

Stationary cooling systems with low noise emission

17 June, 2015

The noise emission requirements of equipment and systems in traditional applications are growing. Cooling systems are no exception to this trend. Following the efforts made in optimisation, new coolers have achieved notable success in noise emissions.

Sterile process connections from Stӓubli

17 June, 2015

Stäubli Connectors Division has introduced a new design of connector that permits sterilisation of the flow stream ‘in situ’ and prevents disconnection without prior decontamination.

Brammer forges Grundfoss partnership

17 June, 2015

As part of its commitment to providing customers with a broad range of quality maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products, supplier Brammer has entered into a new partnership with Grundfos Pumps Ltd., with an extensive range of pumps now stocked in its centrally-located National Distribution Centre (NDC).

Precision pumps designed for robotics

17 June, 2015

Due to the movements of modern robotics with the requirement of both ‘reach’ and ‘rotation’ to complete the programmed task, weight and size are critical.

Emergency stop regulations – a hydraulic solution

17 June, 2015

As well as the obvious moral and economic reasons for avoiding accidents, there is a raft of legislation and regulations designed to make products safer.

New high flow servo valve from Star Hydraulics

17 June, 2015

Star Hydraulics has launched its new 902HF 3 stage high flow servo valve. Having developed the use of sapphires into its range of servo valves to limit wear and improve performance the company has now introduced this new 3 stage valve.

Affordable UV LED flashlight for leak detection

07 May, 2015

Spectronics Corporation has introduced the LeakTracker (P/N LT-300) ─ a powerful, economical UV LED leak detection flashlight that is claimed to be ideal for all industrial fluid system applications.

Inspection kit detects hydraulic fluid injection injuries

29 April, 2015

Alerton International has introduced the SafetyBlu SB-450 Blue Light Inspection Kit, featuring a portable, high-intensity blue light (450 nm) LED flashlight. Used in conjunction with the company’s revolutionary FluidSafe fluorescent additive, the SB-450 kit locates hydraulic fluid leaks early on. This can help prevent injection injuries to mine workers, and can also reduce fluid consumption by 5 to 7 per cent annually.

Spiral hose helps continuous miners reduce downtime in South Africa

29 April, 2015

Power management company Eaton’s Aeroquip X-Flex very high pressure spiral hose has been performing to expectations and helping manufacturers servicing continuous miners operating in highly abrasive environments in South Africa to meet their contracted coal extraction rate terms by increasing uptime and decreasing maintenance and service times.

App for rapid configuration and calculation of sub-assemblies

29 April, 2015

R+L Hydraulics has developed a web app for configuring and calculating hydraulics assemblies. The new program was presented for the first time at this month’s Hannover Messe trade fair. The Fluidware App is an online application for calculating layouts of sub-assemblies, consisting of bell housing, shaft coupling and accessories. Uniting the functions of conventional configuration software with additional design, sales and service functions in a single application, the app can be used either with a web browser on a desktop PC or on a tablet.

PH Crane range from Penny Hydraulics

29 April, 2015

Penny Hydraulics has launched its new range of fully hydraulic PH Cranes. Introduced to meet the needs of the 1 to 18 tonne UK commercial vehicle market, the range offers over 470 lightweight, user-friendly and innovative models. It has between 0,5 and 5 tm lifting capacity with boom reaches up to 6.83 metres. A variety of optional extras and accessories are available including full stability control, high speed hoists and radio remote controls.

Fluid power increases solar efficiency

02 April, 2015

Skyfuel inc, of Arvada, Colorado designs and manufactures parabolic trough concentrating solar collectors, to harness solar radiation for the production of steam for utility-grade electricity generation and industrial applications. Crucial to the effective operation of the parabolic trough is the ability to precisely position the concentrator for maximum solar capture as the sun moves across the sky.