Enerpac hydraulic cylinder lifting accuracy enables Pioneering Spirit fast lift

28 August, 2015

Enerpac has supplied the high pressure, hydraulic cylinder technology for the topsides lift system beams on Allseas ‘Pioneering Spirit’ vessel. The cylinders are an integral part of the vessel’s lift system, enabling the installation and decommissioning of complete topsides weighing up to 48,000 tonnes.

Clean-break coupling makes connection easier

28 August, 2015

Stäubli has introduced a new range of clean break, flat face, connectors that are claimed to be suitable for all fluids, fully compatible with the well-known SCB range but much easier to connect.

Vending solution affords major savings for Flowplant

28 August, 2015

UK distributor of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services, Brammer, has helped Flowplant save 60 per cent on its consumable spend through industrial vending solution, Invend.

UK hydraulics firm ensures the Show Goes On for Royal Shakespeare Company

21 August, 2015

A UK hydraulics firm pulled off a stellar performance to arrange manufacture and delivery of a range of hydraulic cylinder components in a short space of time, for the opening night of a new performance at The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC).

Newly extended Moduflex valve system

21 August, 2015

Parker has introduced its newly extended Moduflex valve system, a range of valves designed to conform to any application requirements. Available configured from basic components or as a pre-assembled and tested valve island, the valve system can be adapted simply once specified.

Electro-hydraulic actuators deliver improved safety at India’s tank farms

21 August, 2015

Following an accidental fire at the IOCL Jaipur Terminal, an extensive review of safety measures recommended by the MB Lal Committee has resulted in the introduction of failsafe actuators for critical tank farm applications. These valves, known as ROSOV (Remote Operated Shut-off Valves), now provide tank overfill protection at the majority of storage facilities owned by the Indian oil industry.

Top ten tips – oil analysis

21 August, 2015

With between 70 and 80 per cent of all hydraulic failures caused by contaminated oil, effective analysis is vital to ensuring the healthy functioning of machinery. Bosch Rexroth outlines its top ten tips for maintaining oil quality.

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.