Hydra-cell pumps abrasive tile coatings
Hydra-Cell seal-less pumps, from Wanner, have solved a pump seal wear problem for a major US producer of acoustic panels.When pumping these abrasive coatings, pumps with dynamic seals will eventually...
View ArticleMaximising pump efficiency through reduced corrosion and erosion
Industrial processes across the globe require pumps to operate reliably and efficiently. The latest pump designs and coating technologies offer significant improvements in the long term performance of...
View ArticleNew base-mounted, horizontal centrifugal pump
The Vertiflo Pump Company offers a rugged, dependable Model 1312 industrial, close-coupled, horizontal, end suction pump for service in general pumping, chemicals, wash systems, deionized water,...
View ArticleIndustrial sieving machine for dedusting seeds
One of the main production activities of Eco Treasures is the ecological extraction of essential oils from residual vegetable feedstock and fine fruit seeds. In order to meet high quality standards,...
View ArticleMaking legacy systems IoT compatible
Adrian Swindells looks at the steps that plant managers can take to create IoT networks with minimal disruption and costOne of the biggest bugbears of plant managers is the cost of upgrading or...
View ArticleCleaning parts in one minute or less
Water, energy and maintenance solutions provider NCH Europe has launched Torrent 500, a water-based industrial parts cleaning machine that can clean components within one minute.The Torrent 500 is...
View ArticleProactive versus reactive obsolescence management
Jonathan Wilkins discusses the benefits of a proactive obsolescence management strategy for manufacturersWith industrial obsolescence speeding up, it is vital for manufacturers to have some level of...
View ArticleThe cyber security layer cake
In the era of Industry 4.0, cyber security has become a necessity in applications spreading from process plants to energy. However, as industrial software becomes more intelligent, cyber attacks are...
View ArticleLean, mean, tugging machines
Electric tug specialist MasterMover has extended its MasterTug series, a range of motorised industrial tugs for the construction, manufacturing and heavy goods handling sectors.The revamped range,...
View ArticleRapid purge of pipes
Weld Purging is the act of removing oxygen within the vicinity of a joint when welding, especially when joining metals such as stainless steel, nickel alloys, titanium, zirconium etc. However,...
View ArticleRepairing food processing equipment
Dick Puhl reports on a one-stop repair for food & beverage processing equipmentFrom initial preparation to packaging, the food and beverage manufacturing sector incorporates a very broad range of...
View ArticleKeeping steel free from corrosion
Barrier coating or alloy for corrosion protection? Tony Collins explores the best options for protecting steel from corrosionCorrosion is an ever-present threat for any industry working with steel. The...
View ArticleTechnologies leading the fourth industrial revolution
Technologies leading the fourth industrial revolution. By Dr Kevin CurranWe are in the platinum age of innovation where technology governs almost every aspect of our lives, so it’s no surprise to see...
View ArticleMaking progress on reliable flow?
It is now more than 50 years since the publication of the rational method for design of hoppers and silos for reliable flow by engineer Andrew Jenike.Yet still, one of the most common problems The...
View ArticleA dummies guide to AMP6
Since the start of 2016, commercial and residential buildings have consumed over 6.4 million litres of water worldwide.A year after the launch of the sixth Asset Management Plan (AMP6), water...
View ArticleGas tungsten arc welding
Tungsten is a rare metallic element used for manufacturing gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) electrodes.Tungsten Electrodes are available in a range of sizes and lengths and are made up of either pure...
View ArticleBorecope helps improve furnace operations for glass producer
Holophane has implemented Ametek Land’s new Near Infrared Borescope (NIR-B) Glass, an enhanced thermal imager, at its plant in France and now is reaping major benefits by accurately measuring...
View ArticleSocket improves operator safety
International joint integrity specialist Hydratight has launched the new Gripping Socket torque accessory, which is designed to significantly improve operator safety during bolting operations.The...
View ArticleSouthern Manufacturing & Electronics 2017
Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2017 returns to FIVE, Farnborough, UK, from March 21st to 23rd.The 18,000m² purpose-built venue, alongside Farnborough Airport in Hampshire, is almost...
View ArticleTailored training ensures safe line breaking
In process manufacturing environments, pipework can often be broken or damaged during maintenance, cleaning and repair work.Compliance with a line breaking policy is therefore critical in helping to...
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