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Explosion-protected LED light fittings reduce total cost of ownership

Glamox has introduced a ground-breaking range of explosion-protected (Ex e) LED light fittings for Zone 1 hazardous areas, including oil & gas installations, where reduction of lighting maintenance...

Lighting
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Innovative application of planetary gearboxes in major ferry refurbishment

Brevini UK supplied the complete drive packages for a major Transport for London (TfL) project, part of the refurbishment and upgrade of the linkspans (loading bridges) at the Woolwich Ferry in...

Gearboxes
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Potentially explosive consequences for incorrect servicing

Safety company Pyroban is reminding explosion proof forklift users and suppliers about the need for correct servicing in accordance with the handbook to maintain safety.

Forklift Trucks
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Cartridge valve for custom manifold designs

The new cartridge valve (Type 6164) from Bürkert is a pneumatic pilot valve where the solenoid and precision moulded plastic valve body will slot directly into any custom manifold.

control valves
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Uphill battle to recruit skilled staff

Productivity and the UK’s ability to be a power player in the digital industrial revolution are at risk because the Government has failed to get to grips with the skills crunch affecting...

Apprenticeships
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New procurement approach at Sellafield set to save millions

A new flatpack approach to buying cranes for Sellafield is set to save £53m for the UK taxpayer and speed up the decommissioning of Europe’s most complex nuclear site.

Nuclear Plant
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Heineken wins Safe Site Award

Perfect forklift experience earns drinks manufacturer FLTA’s coveted prize

Forklift Trucks
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Compact pressure sensors for industrial pressure sensing applications

Curtiss-Wright’s Industrial division has launched of a new range of robust pressure sensors, which have been designed for numerous industrial pressure sensing applications across sectors including:...

Sensors
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Litre Meter deliver robust customised meters for Shah Deniz

UK flowmeter specialist Litre Meter has supplied a large range of its popular VFF flowmeters for the Shah Deniz gas fields located in the Caspian Sea off Azerbaijan.

Flow Measurement
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Seismic safety switch provides high-integrity protection

High integrity seismic protection of critical assets such as oil, gas, nuclear and hydro-electric installations, pharmaceutical and medical facilities, where accurate detection of structural vibration...

Safety Related Control Systems
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Chemical company fined £200,000 following toxic chemical release

A chemical company was sentenced today in Leeds Crown Court for safety breaches when a very toxic chemical was ejected under pressure.

Control Of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH)
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British manufacturing welded to traditional techniques

Over reliance on traditional welding and inspection techniques is harming productivity and consistency, according to a new white paper.

Plant Operations