Boge flushes away unnecessary costs at Armitage Shanks

13 April, 2017

A new state-of-the-art Boge compressed air system has replaced two ageing fixed-speed air compressors used to manufacture basins, toilets and other sanitary ware at Armitage Shanks’ factory in Rugeley, Staffordshire. The result has reportedly been a 27% reduction in energy costs and a 29% cut in maintenance costs, as well as carbon emission savings of around £3500 a year.

SICK sensors get smart at Industry 4.0 Summit

13 April, 2017

Unlocking the potential for sensor intelligence to power forward the fourth industrial revolution in factory, logistics and process automation was the theme for SICK UK’s stand at the Industry 4.0 Summit in Manchester recently.

New igus servo cables with the world's smallest bend radius

13 April, 2017

The new CF29 servo cable series from igus offers possibilities for energy supply to drives, motors and industrial machines. For users with demanding requirements such as very low ambient temperatures, particularly small installation spaces or extremely heavy duty applications, the CF29 range extension is ideal.

The next evolutionary step for handheld measuring units

13 April, 2017

For 30 years Hydac has provided handheld measuring units for measuring tasks in relation to stationary and mobile machines. With the recently launched HMG 4000, Hydac comments that the next evolutionary step has been achieved based on the latest technologies.

Free advice on pneumatic valve selection

13 April, 2017

Festo, supplier of automation equipment, is offering free advice to help engineers designing and specifying pneumatic systems to select the best valve for their application…

Bürkert appoints new account manager for Ireland

22 March, 2017

Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has appointed Damien Moran as a dedicated account manager for Ireland. The position supports customers in specifying fluid control systems by coordinating the expertise from Bürkert’s worldwide stock and engineering centres to deliver cost-effective bespoke solutions.

Condition monitoring services

22 March, 2017

Precision bearing manufacturer Schaeffler UK has extended its range of condition monitoring (CM) services for the UK market. With its combination of knowhow in bearing failure analysis, vibration monitoring, fitting and maintenance of bearings, and its own portfolio of condition monitoring equipment, Schaeffler UK is ideally positioned to offer CM services to a wide range of industry sectors; including rail, wind energy, paper, steel, food, mining and quarrying and pharmaceuticals.

Magnetek showcases mobile hydraulic wireless controls at IFPE

22 March, 2017

Magnetek, Inc., provider of digital power and motion control systems, recently exhibited at IFPE 2017, co-located with ConExpo-Con/AGG at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, Las Vegas, Nevada US. Visitors to the company’s booth were be able to test a variety of Magnetek’s wireless controls, including the patented MHR radio controller, Flex Pro transmitter, and Mini-PGT transmitter. The company’s new cable reel product line was also on display.

Demonstrating Industry 4.0

22 March, 2017

Bosch Rexroth will showcase its Industry 4.0 demonstrator unit for the first time in the UK at this year’s Factories of the Future Expo.

The benefits of process control in the food & beverage industry

21 March, 2017

Mark Lilley, field segment manager – hygienic processing food & beverage at Bürkert Fluid Control Systems UK & Ireland, looks at the benefits of a bespoke control system, the features it should include and how to achieve the most effective solution.

igus robolink D 5-axis articulated arms now available pre-assembled

15 February, 2017

igus offers its robolink D 5-axis articulated arms as an assembly kit consisting of arm, motor and gearbox, or now as a ready-to-connect articulated arm, enabling machine and system builders to rapidly implement their own low-cost robotic automation systems.

SMC raises the curtain on new, high precision digital pressure switch

15 February, 2017

SMC has unveiled a new 3-screen display, high precision digital pressure switch to give more information, more quickly.

Achieving greater profitability through training

15 February, 2017

The BFPA (British Fluid Power Association) has been actively involved in industry discussion and action regarding safety, best practice and profitability for decades. The organisation is also recognised for setting high standard in terms of training and education. This article showcases BFPA member Hydroscand’s participation in the courses and some of the benefits it has gained as a consequence.

Pooler-LMT appointed UK agent for Enerpac hydraulic gantries

09 December, 2016

Industrial lifting specialist Pooler-LMT has been appointed the UK Agent for Enerpac Integrated Solutions including their range of hydraulic gantries, selfpropelled modular trailers and hydraulic strand jacking systems. PoolerLMT joins a global network of Enerpac distributors, a selection of who are dedicated to the industrial heavy lifting sector.

Hydrotechnik UK delivers over 20 fluid power test rig projects during 2016

09 December, 2016

Hydrotechnik UK Ltd., based in Nottingham, has extended its experience in the design, development, manufacture and commissioning of fluid power test rigs for end of production sign off or component testing with over 20 projects delivered in 2016 alone.