Non-magnetic, corrosion resistant ceramic bearings
Specialist supplier of miniature bearings, SMB Bearings, has launched its new range of non-magnetic, highly corrosion resistant ceramic bearings.The bearings can face extreme conditions at either ends...
View ArticleSteps to industrial social responsibility
Bernard Daymon explains how industrial companies can take small steps to have a big social impactRecent years have seen a rise in corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.A growing number of...
View ArticleMonitoring critical welds
Weld purging is the act of removing oxygen from the vicinity of a weld before, during and after welding metals such as stainless steel, titanium, zirconium and nickel alloys.Without weld purging, the...
View ArticleValve matrix solution
Processes in hygienic industries - such as beverage, food, dairy, pharma and personal care - are becoming increasingly complex.Some of the challenges include higher volumes, increased efficiency,...
View ArticleSensors measure hydraulic flow, temperature and pressure
Webtec has introduced a series of new SAE J1939 CAN hydraulic sensors for OEM mobile and industrial applications where customers require real-time monitoring of hydraulic flow, pressure and temperature...
View ArticleGas leak visualisation
Using its high sensitivity mode (HSM), the FLIR GFx320 Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) camera offers quick, non-contact measurement of gas leaks in real time.High sensitivity mode is based upon an image...
View ArticleBattery mag flow meter
The M5000 IP68plus is a battery operated electromagnetic flow meter designed for water metering and management.It is designed to meet the highest demands of water metering applications assuring the...
View ArticleCelebrating women in engineering
Martina Antalova explains how to encourage more women to become engineersFrom 2013 to 2014 only 3.4% of those applying for engineering apprenticeships were women. National Women in Engineering Day...
View ArticlePreventative maintenance for MCCs
Preventative maintenance prolongs motor control centre lifespan The Beverly Clock has not been manually wound in more than 150 years, but its clever mechanism keeps it ticking with minimal problems. In...
View ArticleCustomised industrial filters and vibrating sifters
Strict regulations within the food industry means companies continually review their processes to ensure the quality of their food products remain of the highest standard.A bakery company found...
View ArticleThe role of women in engineering
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Women in Engineering day celebrates the achievements of female engineers each...
View ArticleHot air system for hot air recirculation
If there’s one area in which energy recovery seems like a natural fit, it’s in recapturing and reusing heat, because plastics facilities generate a lot of it.For auxiliary equipment like ovens and...
View ArticleHigh angle conveyor
Dos Santos International has been awarded a contract to provide their DSI Sandwich belt high angle conveyor to Bedeschi for the Yara Sluiskil project in the Netherlands.The DSI Sandwich high angle...
View ArticleIntrinsically safe wireless flow transmitter
AW-Lake Company in collaboration with SignalFire Wireless Telemetry introduces an Intrinsically Safe Wireless Flow Transmitter that wirelessly forwards flow data anywhere in the world with an Internet...
View ArticleGas sensors improve monitoring and detection
RS Components (RS) has announced availability of a diverse range of compact gas sensors from Figaro.Targeting a wide range of gas monitoring and detection applications across many industrial sectors,...
View ArticleMotors and drive systems in the water industry
Markus Kutny explains the benefits of improved motor efficiency and how to achieve lower running costsThe water industry provides one of our most vital resources right to our doorstep, but the...
View ArticleWhy traditional methods of pipe repair are outdated
Peter Crossen explores the alternatives to clamps and how developments in maintenance materials are making clamps a thing of the pastWe’ve all had cuts and scrapes we can take care of at home, but for...
View ArticleLubrication for the food industry
Global water, energy and maintenance solutions provider, NCH Europe, has released an improved version of K Plex White, a lubricant designed specifically for the food industry.Although lubrication is...
View ArticleInflatable pipe purging systems for zero colour welds
Producing zero colour tube and pipe welds when joining metals such as stainless, duplex and chrome steels, titanium and zirconium can be challenging and at times can prove costly.In many industries...
View ArticleHow can businesses boost profits with software?
Software has come a long way since the early project management programs of the 80s. Howard Williams examines how modern business software can be used to boost business profitsBusiness software has...
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