The Brent oil and gas field operation is all but over after 40 years. Now the first of its 24,200 tonne ‘topsides’ platforms is in the process of being dismantled, with components recycled, reused and...
Oil & Gas
Electronic test and measurement giant Fluke has unveiled what it sees as a new class of infrared temperature measurement device.
Temperature measurement
Mini carousels and slip ring units from Movetech UK re bringing festive fun to Summerseat Garden Centre, in Bury, by animating Christmas trees and Santas.
Machine Controls
Surprising as it may seem, some plants and factories may be expending too much of their maintenance effort in the wrong direction. Brian Wall reports
Maintenance Management Systems
Staying on the right side of the law might mean paying more attention to absorbents, spill kits and the professional services around them to prevent problems. Brian Wall reports
Pollution Control
Every year, thousands of people in Great Britain develop occupational asthma or die of lung diseases, because of airborne contaminants they inhale at work. Brian Wall reports
Fume Extraction
Norbar Torque Tools opened its new premises in Banbury this week (19 September) with an on-site party for employees and guests, including Banbury MP Sir Tony Baldry, the Mayor of Banbury Cllr Tony...
Metrology
Develop Training says it has seen bookings for its legionella training courses more than double in the last few months.
Occupational Health
Personal protective equipment is clearly a must in all sorts of plant and factory environments, yet problems with adoption are still reported. Brian Wall advises that PPE needs to be carefully...
Personal Protective Equipment
As plant engineers and facilities managers continue to seek out ways to reduce costs and improve efficiencies, one key area often overlooked could have significant impact. Brian Wall reports on the...
Lighting
SEW Eurodrive says it will be unveiling its new mining drive at this year's Hillhead exhibition, 19–21 June, in Buxton, Derbyshire.
ATEX
Anything that can help maintenance managers to realise cost and time-savings, while simultaneously improving plant uptime and product quality outcomes, has to be worth considering. Brian Wall looks at...
Maintenance Management Systems