Lyndon Thomas takes biggest UK order for Doosan trucks
Lyndon Thomas Ltd., based in Northampton in the UK, has taken delivery of eight new Doosan DA30-5 articulated dump trucks (ADTs), the biggest single order for Doosan trucks in the UK, for use in projects across the country.
Teamwork
Hydraulics & Pneumatics spoke with Mark Draper, product developer at Shell Lubricants, about the company’s strategy regarding hydraulic oil product development, and how it liaises closely with OEM customers to ensure its R&D roadmap is the optimum fit for their requirements.
Energy efficiency in yeast production
Rotary screw blowers from Atlas Copco are providing a reliable source of vital process air for Lallemand GB, one of the UK’s largest commercial yeast producers, which is predicting to reduce its annual energy bills by 25% as a result of adopting the technology.
Brammer encourages the monitoring of energy use in lead-up to ESOS
With registration closing in January for the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), Brammer, the distributor of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services, is encouraging organisations to continue monitoring their energy usage to ensure they comply with the mandatory energy assessment scheme.
Telescopic loaders for agriculture
Backed by a three-year warranty as standard, a new range of telescopic loaders has been launched by Bobcat for the agricultural industry.
Variohm EuroSensor adds puck and magnet option to angle sensors
UK sensor manufacturer and distributor, Variohm EuroSensor, has added a ‘puck and magnet’ design option to its Euro-X programmable angle sensor range.
Specialist technologies now making Industry 4.0 a practical reality
The opportunity for manufacturing companies to harness the power of the Internet of Things and move rapidly towards Industry 4.0 is now becoming more and more of a practical reality, according to drive and control specialist Bosch Rexroth.
Selecting the best lubricants for offshore equipment
By Phil Cumberlidge, business development manager, Greenmarine, Panolin International Inc.
New servomotor range for use in challenging ATEX Zone 2 environments
Parker Hannifin has introduced its EY series of ATEX-rated PMAC (Permanent Magnet AC) servomotors. Certified for safe-running in ATEX Zone 2 (for gas and dust atmospheres) at up to 40 or 60degC, the cost-effective new servomotors achieve speeds of up to 6800 rpm and power output up to 6.5 kW.
Industrial hose assembly: tips for specification, installation and maintenance
By Mark Carpenter, product manager industrial hose, Eriks UK.
Apprenticeships – a modern classic
By Colin Mander, regional director, Gardner Denver.
Tailor-made cooling for mobile machines
Modern cooling systems are now reaching the limit of what is physically possible in terms of their capacity. Therefore it is important to work with a system partner with experience when developing new designs, writes Simon Withington, product specialist coolers, Hydac Technology Ltd.
Bearing refurbishment for Alstom
Precision bearing manufacturer Schaeffler (UK) Ltd. is currently refurbishing thousands of yoke type track roller bearings for Alstom, the company responsible for maintaining the entire West Coast Mainline fleet of 56 high-speed Virgin Pendolino trains. The 60-week refurbishment programme involves the refurbishment of nearly 5000 track rollers.
Eaton and A.E. Petsche get on track with combined solution
Eaton has appointed A.E. Petsche, a division of Arrow Electronics, Inc., as its specialised partner for a full range of power management technologies for rolling stock applications including customised and standard power converters, hydraulic-magnetic circuit breakers and smart fuses.
Bath extends courses
The Centre for Power Transmission and Motion Control at the University of Bath has extended its range of courses with a focus on hydraulic system engineering and efficiency.
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AEMT Awards
21 November, 2024
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Coventry -
The BCAS luncheon
21 November, 2024
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LAMMA Show 2025
15 January, 2025, 8:30 - 16 January, 2025, 16:30
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SOUTHERN MANUFACTURING & ELECTRONICS SHOW 2025
04 February, 2025, 9:30 - 06 February, 2025, 15:30
Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, off Aerospace Boulevard, Farnborough GU14 6TQ
