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BFPA and Fluid Power & Systems 2020
The British Fluid Power Association (BFPA), the only UK trade association for the hydraulic and pneumatic industries, will be exhibiting at the 2020 Fluid Power & Systems at the NEC on 21 – 23 April. The show takes place alongside Drives & Controls, Plant & Asset Management, Smart Industry Expo and Air-Tec, and also MACH, which is the largest Engineering Show in the UK (MACH is owned by the Machine Technologies Association (MTA). The BFPA pavilion is the centre of attraction for all our members who are exhibiting or visiting and acts as a very welcome hospitality venue which is heavily patronised by both exhibiting members and guests. It also acts as a first port of call for potential member customers seeking advice on the availability of various products, technologies and specific company enquiries. Many members also use the BFPA pavilion to hold business meetings and discussions involving several parties, due to the extra space available in the BFPA area or the opportunity to hold a meeting away from their own stands. It’s also a very welcome oasis for those seeking a break from staffing their own booths!
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BFPDA Hose Scheme Conference
The BFPDA Approved Hose Assemblies Scheme was established in 1995 and is now the leading industry accreditation scheme for hose manufacturing, distribution and fitting. It sets an accredited and credible standard for the assembly, storage and supply of hose across all sectors.
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BFPA publishes new hydraulic industry training course reference manual
BFPA announces the launch of a new BFPA Minimum Educational Recommendations Hydraulic Training Course Manual and emphasises the importance of raising educational standards in the fluid power sector
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Public Consultation on Review of Machinery Directive –closes 30 August 2019
Yvonne Pearman, BFPA’s Standards Project Manager highlights the European Commission’s public consultation which has opened in respect of revision of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC which closes on 30 August 2019.
BFPA launches new How To...? Guides
BFPA has started to produce a series of fluid power related How To…? Guides, which are intended to be useful, quick reference documents for the industry, and are available free of charge to both members and non members on the BFPA website.
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Engineer's Data Book
Our P56 Engineer’s Data Book is an essential quick reference guide for fluid power designers and users associated with hydraulic or pneumatic systems. The booklet includes the most commonly used graphic symbols, formulae and referenced National and International standards in addition to a wealth of other useful technical information. Available at a special price of £3.30 to members and £6.60 to non-members from the BFPA website www.bfpa.co.uk/publications
Updated BFPA Technical Guide for Accumulators
P54 Guidelines to the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 and their Application to Gas-loaded Accumulators – Issue 5:2019 have been revised and updated by BFPA’s TC1 Accumulators Committee. This document give advice to users regarding the requirements of the Regulations and its aim is to help ‘competent persons’ decide upon the required frequency of examination. Main amendments are:
BFPA presents lifetime achievement award to Phil Keep
Phil Keep of MP Filtri UK Ltd was the winner of this year’s BFPA Lifetime Achievement award which was presented at the third annual MCI Awards ceremony at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham on 22 May 2019, by Peter Willson, ex-BFPDA Council Chairman and Managing Director of Hopespare Ltd.
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Abdex Hose & Couplings Ltd moved premises in March to: Unit 10a Clarke Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK1 1LG, Beaumanor Engineering Ltd celebrates its 45th anniversary this year and Linde Hydraulics Ltd has appointed Simon Fantom as its new general manager.
Reflections on the BFPA’s 60th anniversary year
By Sarah Gardner, The British Fluid Power Association.
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SMART Manufacturing & Engineering Week
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PPMA 2025
23 September, 2025, 9:30 - 25 September, 2025, 16:00
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Advanced Engineering Show 2025
29 October, 2025, 9:00 - 30 October, 2025, 16:00
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