Micron Eagle Hydraulics (Aberdeen) reports that Hydrastore saved the day recently, when the shaft on a hydraulic motor offshore fractured.
Hydraulic Components/Equipment
Air handling equipment manufacturer Gast Group has announced a partnership agreement with BCAS for supply and service of its Gast and Jun-Air ranges in London and the south east of England.
Pneumatic Components/Equipment
US water quality monitoring systems manufacturer Analytical Technology is using peristaltic pumps from Watson-Marlow following problems with similar pumps on its chlorine monitoring equipment.
Pumps
Britain could be a world-leader in the technology that will create 'smart grids' – the intelligent networks set to will revolutionise the way power is generated and used.
Generating Sets
Atlas Copco Compressors' apprenticeship scheme is being given the thumbs up by would-be compressor engineers.
Apprenticeships
Applications with fewer than 200 I/O can now harness Allen-Bradley's CompactLogix controller for integrated motion, safety and standard control.
Machine Controls
UK electricians could be failing to comply with the latest IET Wiring Regulations, according to the IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology).
Wiring Regulations
A fourth major export award – the Queen's Award for Enterprise in International Trade – has been awarded to compressed air filter manufacturer Walker Filtration.
Compressors
Sainsbury's has specified GE Lighting's LED external fittings, branded Area Lighter as part of its carbon reduction commitment.
Lighting
Siemens Mechanical Drives is now offering additional services, including wind turbine servicing in all sizes, plus rail coupling service facilities at its Leeds site.
Electric Motors AC
Some plant duty-holders and contractors are still not aware of their asbestos responsibilities and could be at risk of asbestos exposure.
Asbestos
Nuclear Engineering Services (NES) has now completed its contract for the installation of flask leak test equipment (FLTE) in the Dounreay Fast Reactor (DFR) facility.
Nuclear Plant