BFPA update (June 2012)
NFPC CETOP Certification renewed
The National Fluid Power Centre in Worksop, which has been at the forefront of fluid power training in the UK for many years, had its CETOP certification renewed recently. The centre, which is well-known to many in the industry, has not only led the way on these shores but much of the work done in conjunction with the BFPA education and training committee, chaired by centre director John Savage, has been adopted as the European standard for training across Europe. The NFPC was re-audited according to the CETOP guidelines and the certificate was subsequently presented to John Savage recently by Ian Morris, director of the BFPA.
Welcome new member
The BFPA has welcomed the following new BFPDA member:
Warren Fluid Power Ltd.
4 Fison Way, Thetford,
Norfolk IP24 1HT
For further information contact:
William Bridgman - managing director
Tel: 01842 760850
Fax: 01842 760860
Email: will@warrenfluidpower.co.uk
Website: www.warrenfluidpower.co.uk
BFPA website finds people jobs
The Employment section of the BFPA website contains two very different sections; employers and those seeking employment or just a change of job. Although a small administrative charge is made to employers for placing a position advertisement, it is completely free for those seeking employment or simply a change of job. When putting your CV on the site anonymity is assured and all personal details are referenced to a box number. Now the big question, does it work? Well, if recent experience is anything to go by it most certainly does, and we have had success with many users of the site finding a new job.
For those who have not looked at this part of the website here is a link, give it a try: www.bfpa.co.uk/employment.asp
News from the membership
Allison Hydraulics takes over business operations of A G Hydraulics
Allison Hydraulics, part of the DCA Fluid Power Partnership, has taken over the business operations of A G Hydraulics in Birmingham. This development is the next step in the group’s plans to offer improved regional service.
www.allisonhydraulics.com
I.M.M Hydraulics UK Ltd. achieves Lloyds-type approval for assemblies
In conjunction with its Italian manufacturing and assembly plants, I.M.M Hydraulics UK Ltd. has achieved Lloyds-type approval for hose assemblies manufactured at the Halesowen site in the UK. The hoses approved are from both the 2SN and SC ranges,
which also include the higher specification Hipac 2SC and
Kaizen 2SN as well as the mining products. Bore sizes available
range from 3/16” up to 2” giving comprehensive coverage for
most applications.
www.immhydraulics.co.uk
Flowtech Ltd becomes
Flowtechnology UK
As part of the growing
Flowtech Group of
Companies, Flowtech Ltd.
has been rebranded as Flowtechnology UK.
www.flowtechnologyuk.com
Recently published revised standards
TC6 Contamination Control
BS (PD) ISO/TR 15640:2011 - HFP – Contamination Control – General principles and guidelines for selection and application for hydraulic filters.
BS ISO 16431:2012 – Hydraulic fluid power – System clean-up procedures and verification of cleanliness of assembled systems.
TC 7 Seals
BS ISO 3601-1:2012 – Fluid power systems – O-rings – Part 1: Inside diameters, cross-sections, tolerances and designation codes.
BS ISO 16589-1:2011 – Rotary shaft lip-type seals incorporating thermoplastic sealing elements – Part 1: Nominal dimensions and tolerances.
BS ISO 16589-2:2011 – Rotary shaft lip-type seals incorporating thermoplastic sealing elements – Part 2: Vocabulary.
BS ISO 16589-3:2011– Rotary shaft lip-type seals incorporating thermoplastic sealing elements -–Part 3: Storage, handling and installation.
BS ISO 16589-3:2011 + Corrigendum: April 2012 – Rotary shaft lip-type seals incorporating thermoplastic sealing elements – Part 3: Storage, handling and installation.
BS ISO 16589-4:2011 – Rotary shaft lip-type seals incorporating thermoplastic sealing elements – Part 4: Performance test procedures.
BS ISO 16589-5:2011 – Rotary shaft lip-type seals incorporating thermoplastic sealing elements – Part 5: Identification of visual imperfections.
TC 16 Fluids
BS ISO 6072:2011 – Rubber – Compatibility between hydraulic fluids and standard elastomeric materials.
Events
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LAMMA Show 2025
15 January, 2025, 8:30 - 16 January, 2025, 16:30
NEC, Birmingham UK -
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 -
SMART Manufacturing & Engineering Week
04 - 05 June, 2025
NEC, Birmingham UK -
PPMA 2025
23 September, 2025, 9:30 - 25 September, 2025, 16:00
NEC, Birmingham UK
