Plant Equipment Feature Library

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08/03/2024 All about battery regulation Sustainability and safety are two major metrics by which any business, product or process is judged today – and batteries are no exception. By Marcus Sampson, business line manager, transport at TÜV SÜD » Read More


23/09/2022 Chance of a second life There’s an untold quantity of used batteries ‘out there’, abandoned and unwanted. Now the race to give many of these renewed purpose – a second life – is gathering pace amongst suppliers By Brian Wall » Read More


19/01/2022 Diesel alternatives Plant operators are moving away from conventional diesel-powered equipment and into alternatives; but the reasons for this change are varied. Some want to reduce their carbon footprint for reasons of corporate social responsibility (CSR), ... » Read More


30/09/2021 Could batteries replace generators? The supply shortages caused by COVID have focused the mind on threat scenarios. Critical infrastructure which depends on electrical power, such as water treatment, hospitals and data centres, typically require backup power to enable ... » Read More


18/08/2021 More powerful power tools With a selection of high-power cordless power tools recently coming to market, why does voltage make a difference and how does it affect battery management? » Read More