News from the Technical Department

30 April, 2014

Published Standards: - BS ISO 3320:2013 Fluid power systems and components – Cylinder bores and piston road diameters and area ratios – Metric series - BS ISO 6358-1:2013 PFP – Determination of flow-rate characteristics of components using compressible fluids Part 1: General rules and test methods for steady-state flow - BS ISO 6358-2:2013 PFP – Determination of flow-rate characteristics of components using compressible fluids Part 2: Alternative test methods - BS ISO 19973-4:2014 PFP – Assessment of component reliability by testing Part 4: Pressure regulators E.U. Regulations - Blue Guide on the implementation of EU product rules – 2014 has been published. - BIS WEEE Regulations 2013 Government guidance Notes – March 2014 have been published. The publication of the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) of the New Legislative Framework Alignment Package, which includes both the new ATEX and SPVD Directives, took place on 29 March 2014 following the final approval by both EU co-legislators, European Parliament and Council.

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BFPA and BFPDA AGMs – Thursday 8 May

30 April, 2014

By popular demand, the BFPA is returning to the IMechE in London. It has secured two highly relevant speakers for this year’s event; one from the Government’s Better Regulation Executive within BIS, and on a lighter but equally informative note, a psychometric analyst and leadership consultant who will be taking a view on our interaction with staff and colleagues in the workplace and in our everyday lives. The AGM is an opportunity to raise any questions on how the Association is run, and also enjoy the chance to network with friends and colleagues within the industry. BFPA CEO Chris Buxton and the BFPA team look forward to meeting you. Coffee and opportunities for pre-AGM networking are available to all attendees from 10am. The AGM officially commences at 11am.

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The BFPA delivers at Fluid Power & Systems 2014

30 April, 2014

The British Fluid Power Association (BFPA), incorporating the British Fluid Power Distributors Association (BFPDA), enjoyed a very positive outing at this year’s Fluid Power & Systems exhibition, held at Birmingham’s NEC from 8 to 10 April. The Association’s staff provided a warm welcome to members, prospective members and other enquiring parties on the BFPA Pavilion. The Pavilion provided an ideal opportunity for visitors to network, while resting their feet and enjoying some light refreshments. For those with particular technical queries the Association was joined by fluid power experts who were available to answer specific application questions. All BFPA advisors are completely impartial and as such any advice provided at the event was free of any commercial bias. Association members and their guests were also cordially invited to attend a drinks reception on the BFPA Pavilion on the second evening of the show. The reception, which was kindly sponsored by SMC Pneumatics, began at 5pm and proved a major success. Chris Buxton, CEO of the BFPA, said of Fluid Power & Systems 2014: “As the new CEO for the British Fluid Power Association I was keen that my first Fluid Power & Systems event was a success for both the Association and for our members. I need not have had any fears. The 2014 event was a great success providing visitors with a panorama of the technology and products available to them and the exhibitors with unrivalled access to serious decision makers from the customer community.”

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