SICK has developed the flexLock, an RFID-monitored safety lock with a 180° actuation radius, creating a versatile protective device for safe locking of doors, flaps and gates. The SICK flexLock has...
Machine Safety/Protection
RAIB has released its report into a collision between a passenger train and a hand trolley at Challow, Oxfordshire, 21 October 2021.
Health and Safety
The UK government has confirmed plans to build a prototype fusion energy plant at the West Burton power station site in Nottinghamshire by 2040.
Building Energy System
Lubricants supplier Exol Lubricants has revealed it plans to cut carbon emissions and save energy costs through the installation of solar panels at the brand’s headquarters in Wednesbury.
Solar Energy
SKF has developed a digital pulse meter that monitors real-time flow rates in oil circulation systems, helping operators to optimise lubrication activities.
Lubrication Equipment/Systems
Coach House has built a high bay warehouse in Altham, Lancashire, which is said to have increased its stock holding capacity.
Process Management Systems
Parker Hannifin is releasing Parker Motion Controllers for the industrial automation market that combine machine logic, real-time motion control, safety features and visualisation.
Process Management Systems
An innovative system that uses ex-service diesel engines and gravel to store electricity has been developed by an entrant in a multi-million-pound competition funded by National Highways.
Engines
Mechan has supplied 20 lifting jacks which are said to enable five-car trains to be overhauled to GTR’s (Govia Thameslink Railway) maintenance depot in Selhurst, Croydon.
Rail Engineering
NSK has received a technology award from the Japanese Society of Tribologists for improving the durability of bearings by strengthening the rolling elements (steel ball bearings).
Bearings
Istobal is urging responsible water use in car wash facilities by adopting measures that promote sustainability.
RAIB (Rail Accident Investigation Branch) has released a report following a wrong side signalling failure and the derailment of a train at Dalwhinnie, Badenoch and Strathspey.
Rail Engineering