Boge's C series of compact screw compressors is now available up to 22kW – setting a new standard of specific power and sound pressure for continuous air delivery, according to the company.
Compressors
Wardle Spring Water has installed a new energy-efficient compressor for its water filtration and bottling plant, as part of a modernisation programme.
Compressors
Maintenance services provider Deritend Industries has secured a contract to look after all maintenance services for the Mini plant in Swindon, which produces body panels for the Mini.
Lubricants/Greases
When it comes to high performance couplings, manufacturer repair is best, according to Bibby Transmissions, which reminds plant engineers of the importance of security.
Couplings
Changes will soon be made to some of the standards relating to machine safety, and compliance consultant Laidler Associates is warning machine builders and OEMs to start making preparations now.
Material protection specialist Kingfisher says it has solved a problem of rapidly wearing surfaces at an unnamed power station, where two other firms' trial installations had failed.
Protective Coatings
As demand for spares grows, in line with the industrial pick-up, MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) firm Brammer is warning plant managers to act quickly to avoid shortages.
Lubricants/Greases
IPAF (the International Powered Access Federation) has won two awards for its safety video and a training kit promoting best practice with powered access equipment.
Education
As the UK is once again being plunged into snow and ice, workplace equipment provider Slingsby is urging plant managers to plan ahead and avoid the severe disruption that dogged the UK last year.
Slips Trips
Wear protection, for plant and equipment such as cyclones, valves and pipework, is under-used and, as a result, UK industry is wasting money, in terms of maintenance and lost production.
Protective Coatings
Western Mechanical Handling (WMH) has developed a machine to produce perfect Yorkshire puddings every time.
Pumps
Brewing and distilling giant Diageo has signed a contract with Brammer for MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) products and services.
Lubricants/Greases