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Industrial equipment, services and inspection news and information for manufacturing, process, facilities and related fields.

18/12/2015 Influential leaders shape Great Britain’s future health and safety strategy Leading industry figures and other key influencers are being urged to have a say in shaping the future strategy for Great Britain’s health and safety system. » Read More

18/12/2015 Jungheinrich automated warehouses at the heart of new healthcare facility Jungheinrich has provided a turnkey solution for global healthcare company, Grifols - completing two highly automated rack-clad warehouses at the heart of the company’s new worldwide operations in Dublin » Read More

17/12/2015 SKF Customised Interfacing integrates condition monitoring data into business ... SKF Customised Interfacing from SKF connects SKF @ptitude suite with business management systems to make critical condition monitoring data available for review in one location and enable better decision making. » Read More

16/12/2015 Breaking the buying cycle in precision power transmission component ... Whether you’re building a prototype, starting a new production run or sourcing replacement parts, specifying power transmission components that integrate with each other, run reliably and fit to the necessary footprint can prove ... » Read More

15/12/2015 Gear pumps for safe, leak-free refrigerant recovery Liquid refrigerants and coolants are used in applications across a range of industries including air conditioning, ventilation and thermal cooling systems. » Read More

15/12/2015 Flange mount shaft bearings provide self-align for easy fitment Elesa’s new UC range of self-aligning flange bearings offer easy installation for rotating shafts on equipment such as conveyor systems, where their tolerant fit and protected bearings enable quick, simple assembly or replacement. » Read More

14/12/2015 Progress on process safety since Buncefield Significant progress has been made in industrial safety over the last decade according to a new report published by the UK’s Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Strategic Forum. » Read More

14/12/2015 Fieldbus solutions merge to deliver a future-proof building block for the ... The technologies of Profibus and Profinet International (PI) have been firmly established in process automation for years. » Read More

10/12/2015 New imaging moisture meter – more work in less time Finding the source of a water leak or moisture ingress isn’t always simple or obvious. » Read More

10/12/2015 Twiflex continues brake range expansion Specifying a brake which will operate reliably and efficiently, with minimal maintenance intervention, is a challenge that must balance initial expenditure with the through-life costs. » Read More

09/12/2015 Lincoln single-line system keeps wind turbines lubricated under harsh conditions The design of the Lincoln single-line lubrication system from SKF ensures they withstand the most challenging conditions, making them ideally suited to wind turbines. » Read More

09/12/2015 BOGE sets its course for marine with new product range BOGE Compressors has launched a new range of solutions for the marine sector. » Read More

09/12/2015 BPMA announces new President Peter Reynolds, Managing Director of Grundfos Pumps has been announced as the new President of the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) » Read More

09/12/2015 National Grid fined £2million over failings related to death of schoolboy One of the UK’s biggest gas distributers was sentenced today after admitting safety failings in relation to the death of a young boy. » Read More

08/12/2015 EEMUA research shows need for IEC 60079-14 to be immediately amended EEMUA believes that the IEC 60079-14:2014 (Explosive atmospheres - Part 14: Electrical installations design, selection and erection) method of determining whether a barrier gland is needed for an Ex ‘d’ enclosure is deficient and ... » Read More

08/12/2015 Companies sentenced in HSE inspector’s most horrific case Two North West companies have been fined following the death of two workers at a Merseyside woodchip factory. » Read More

07/12/2015 Retro-fit stainless steel diaphragm cover for storage tanks Tank specialists Lipp have developed a stainless-steel diaphragm roof for covering large-scale steel and reinforced concrete storage containers. » Read More

07/12/2015 BPMA & EMA to develop better pump understanding The BPMA is working with the Energy Managers Association (EMA) on the production of a ‘buyers guide’ specifically formulated for energy managers, facilities managers, estate managers and procurement teams. » Read More

07/12/2015 New range of modular Demag rope hoists Terex Material Handling has launched a new range of rope hoists based on a single design technology. » Read More

04/12/2015 SOE leading on new apprenticeship standards The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) is playing a major part in the development of three new commercial vehicle apprenticeship standards. » Read More

04/12/2015 Cool savings on MRO spares consumption for fan manufacturer In a drive to source only a high quality engineering component and consumables service, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of industrial fans was struggling to find a single-source supplier to meet their needs. » Read More

04/12/2015 SKF improves the performance of small sealed spherical roller bearings SKF has upgraded a range of small size sealed SKF Explorer spherical roller bearings offering even lower friction, reduced operating temperatures, higher limiting speed ratings and reduced maintenance. » Read More

03/12/2015 New introductory guide for time/pressure dispensing from Intertronics The new Introduction to Time/Pressure Dispensing guide from Intertronics is a clear, simple overview for engineers needing to quickly understand this area of dispensing, or to use as a training aid for operators and new colleagues. » Read More

03/12/2015 Daikin Applied UK ready for ErP Two years since its drafting, the European Union Ecodesign Directive number EU1253/2014 finally comes into force on January 1st 2016. » Read More

02/12/2015 Chris Grime steps up to SOE international representative SOE (Society of Operations Engineers – the home of IRTE) past president Chris Grime has been appointed as the organisation’s new international representative. » Read More