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The risks of outdated separators

The risks of outdated separators

Gardner Denver is urging all operators to ensure fitted oil/water separators meet current environmental standards, with out-of-date models carrying the risk of serious fines if the technology is not operating correctly. Many facilities still use outdated oil/water separators that depend on the lubricant rising to the top of the separator as a result of its specific gravity difference to water. Today’s lubricants form an emulsion in the condensate that can only be separated with the latest technology.

16th June 2016
Testing cable carriers in realistic situations

Testing cable carriers in realistic situations

Kabelschlepp Metool tests cable carriers for crane systems on the company’s own outdoor testing facility. Travel lengths of more than 100 meters and travel speeds of up to 5m/s can be automatically simulated there. A system developed in-house for monitoring the pull/push forces in energy chains ensures the system works safely around the clock seven days a week.

16th June 2016
ABB

ABB"s new test laboratory helps customers find the ideal motor/drive combination

ABB has inaugurated a new customer drives test laboratory at its factory in Helsinki, Finland. The facility now enables customers to have their own motors tested with ABB’s variable-speed drives (VSDs) to verify their impact on performance and energy consumption.

14th June 2016
TT Electronics announces seven-day standard lead times on all fully configurable products

TT Electronics announces seven-day standard lead times on all fully configurable products

TT Electronics has announced the availability of seven-day standard lead times on all of its fully configurable temperature, pressure, level, and flow sensing products, offered under its Roxspur Measurement and Control brand.

13th June 2016
Omron acquires Adept

Omron acquires Adept"s classy robots for fast-moving automation

At the PPMA Total Show 2016, Omron will formally announce its acquisition of Adept Technologies, an established US-based manufacturer and global supplier of industrial robots. The takeover has added 49 best-in-class robots to Omron’s portfolio and enables the company to offer all three primary classes of robots together with an established global service infrastructure.

10th June 2016
In-wheel motors from PMW power innovative Rasa hydrogen car

In-wheel motors from PMW power innovative Rasa hydrogen car

The Rasa hydrogen fuel cell car developed by Riversimple has been attracting a lot of attention with its innovative design and impressive performance. A key feature is its four in-wheel electric motors which directly drive the vehicle's wheels.

6th June 2016
SMC celebrates service excellence award

SMC celebrates service excellence award

SMC’s focus on continuous improvement was a key factor in them earning an award for service excellence from RS Components – the second consecutive year that the Japanese-owned manufacturer has received the accolade.

3rd June 2016
Safety precautions improved with JetBlack cleaning stations

Safety precautions improved with JetBlack cleaning stations

Bridgewood UK utilises a range of vacuum forming, polyurethane reinforcement and composite moulding processes in conjunction with an array of materials to manufacture components and assemblies for a wide range of applications and markets.  For example they vacuum form parts for products such as shower units for caravans, and body parts for various commercial vehicles.

26th May 2016
Wireless load instrumentation aids vehicle testing

Wireless load instrumentation aids vehicle testing

Mantracourt Electronics has helped its Australian distributor to develop an exciting vehicle testing project.  This particular project is typical of how engineers at Mantracourt, in partnership with their customers, can provide working solutions to a wide variety of weighing and measurements applications.

26th May 2016
Refurbishment of tilt bearings for Pendolino trains keeps Alstom on the right track

Refurbishment of tilt bearings for Pendolino trains keeps Alstom on the right track

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 5,000 track rollers.

26th May 2016
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