HOW TO DESIGN A BUSBAR

01 February, 2017

RITTAL reports the introduction of the IEC 61439 switchgear and control standards has had significant implications for the design and performance of the copper busbar system.

FILTER PRESS APPLICATIONS

19 January, 2017

HYDRA-CELL pumps are reported to be finding favour in filter press applications for both chamber feeding at high pressure and for fuelling the cloth washing operation.

WORKING IN SUB-ZERO CONDITIONS

19 January, 2017

Powered by a 12.5 litre Caterpillar C13 Acert turbo diesel engine, ‘The Beast’ is a vehicle responsible for grooming the ski slopes, at night and when others are enjoying the après-ski. Operating in temperatures around 30◦ below freezing and on slopes that can be over 45◦ steep, HENKEL says The Beast relies extensively on LOCTITE engineering adhesives from Henkel to secure components and seal hydraulics.

NEW LOGISTICS SERVICE

20 October, 2016

TRELLEBORG SEALING SOLUTIONS has announced it has launched an innovative logistics service to provide a faster inventory and manufacturing process for industrial businesses that is designed to help simplify stock ordering and reduce administration. Users can scan product barcodes to automatically generate orders for replenishment of stock, which will be delivered by Trelleborg directly to a user’s production line.

Pioneering range

19 August, 2016

With over 40 years’ experience, Tom Parker Ltd is a leading distributor of pneumatic and hydraulic products and has announced that it has secured an exclusive UK distributorship with US company, FasTest.

Challenging design thinking

29 July, 2016

OVAKO reports it has launched a new concept with its Cromax material and one that will deliver cost advantages, while challenging design concepts for hydraulic cylinders.

Ri4POWER BUSBAR SYSTEM

08 July, 2016

RITTAL reports its range of market-leading power distribution systems for enclosures has just been extended and says its popular 185mm Ri4Power busbar provides trusted, safe and compact power distribution within enclosures. The company says its modular system is easy to install in just three steps, and consists of standardised and tested products, all of which meet the requirements of IEC 61 439 for low-voltage switchgear assemblies with design verification.

Exhibiting at Hillhead 2016

15 April, 2016

BRAMMER, a leading UK supplier of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services, has announced it will be showcasing its extensive range at Hillhead 2016 between 28th and 30th June.

The system on show

23 March, 2016

RITTAL reports it will be showcasing some of its leading enclosure technologies at Drives and Controls 2016. Rittal says visitors to its stand D230 will be able to view its innovative modular enclosures, power distribution, and climate control systems, commonly specified as the number 1 choice for protecting critical equipment and says of particular note will be the presence of the new, award- winning Blue e+ climate control system which was launched last year to great acclaim thanks to its outstanding energy savings and flexibility.

UK DISTRIBUTOR APPOINTED

24 February, 2016

TECH HOSE, based in the South Midlands, is pleased to announce its appointment as the sole UK distributor for Conexa Präzisionsarmaturen. Established in 1985 Tech Hose is a family run business and enjoys a reputation as being a leading regional distributor supplying high quality brands of hydraulic, industrial and pneumatic products to the MRO and OEM markets both within the UK and overseas.

UK launch of cooling system

10 November, 2015

RITTAL, a leading enclosure and climate control specialist, reports it is launching a new generation of cooling units in the UK. Rittal says the Blue e+ is a major advance for the sector and represents a quantum leap forward in terms of efficiency and cost effective operation.

UK TEAM EXPANDED

05 November, 2015

DISTAG QCS, a leading UK national industrial components distributor, reports it is strengthening its sales operation across the UK.

NEW BUSBAR SYSTEM

09 October, 2015

RITTAL says protecting people who work with electrical switchgear is of paramount importance and says it addresses all considerations within its busbar system “Ri4Power 185mm” and its new (Version 6.3) of the Rittal Power Engineering software.

SMART TECHNOLOGY

09 July, 2015

COLFAX FLUID HANDLING, a business of Colfax Corporation reports it introduced and demonstrated the latest version of its Smart Technology CM-1000 Series smart controller for seawater cooling systems at Nor-Shipping in Oslo, Norway. The company says the CM-1000 adjusts the flow rate of sea water pumps based on the temperature of the ship's fresh water and current cooling requirements, thereby saving significant energy.

COOLING AND MONITORING

29 May, 2015

RITTAL reports it has launched a new EC Speed Control, compatible with larger models from the TopTherm EC fan-and-filter unit range (uninstalled air throughputs between 180 m³/h and 900 m³/h).