Search

Capital Equipment

Moeller Provides An Easy Solution For Mixing Ink

Moeller Provides An Easy Solution For Mixing Ink

Small enough to fit comfortably on a desktop, the new vacuum packaging machine produced by Multi-Mix, an expert in the mixing and packaging of inks for the printing industry, is probably as fast and versatile as the much larger floor standing machines that have traditionally been used for this task.

Read full story »

Free guide to Ultrasonic Cleaning available for download

Free guide to Ultrasonic Cleaning available for download

Manufacturers wanting to know more about Ultrasonic cleaning, can now find out everything they need to know, in a new free guide published by Technowash ltd.

Read full story »

New Guardscan GS140 Type 4 Safety Light Curtains

New Guardscan GS140 Type 4 Safety Light Curtains

Based on the successful Guardscan B-Series platform, the GS140 provides state of the art features with the added reliability of proven technology. They also conform to EN61508, which defines additional requirements for microprocessor based systems.

Read full story »

New controls can reduce compressed air costs by 30%

New controls can reduce compressed air costs by 30%

Atlas Copco Compressors has introduced the next generation in compressor controls across its oil-injected screw compressors range 11-90 kW GA/GA+/GA VSD. The new Elektronikon graphical display controller and the integrated Energy Saving (ES) Systems ES4/6i, are significant contributors to further increasing compressed air efficiency, resulting in lower operating costs. In addition, free online visualization enables remote monitoring, allowing for anticipation of operating and maintenance needs.

Read full story »

Compressed air energy efficiency at Knauf Insulation

Compressed air energy efficiency at Knauf Insulation

Over the past few years, a multimillion-pound investment at Knauf Insulation's rock mineral wool production facility at Queensferry in North Wales has resulted in all parts of the production line being either replaced or upgraded, including the plant's compressed air system. This £10 million upgrade programme has resulted in a major capacity increase, together with significant advances in material and product development as well as the introduction of new items.

Read full story »

ACI's Blower Powered ‘Jetblack’ Helps Enhance Safety Practices For Hallmark Cards

ACI's Blower Powered ‘Jetblack’ Helps Enhance Safety Practices For Hallmark Cards

At its Bradford factory, Hallmark Cards has introduced blower powered units to replace compressed air for cleaning its card manufacturing machinery. The reason for the switch is to enhance safety practices in line with Health & Safety requirements.

Read full story »

Non Intrusive Flow Metering Systems for National Grid

Two electrically driven centrifugal compressors, using a variable frequency drive system, are to be installed at National Grid's gas terminal at St Fergus to complement the existing compression facilities. National Grid awarded a contract to design, procure and construct the new compressor units to the joint venture of Land & Marine and IMEG.

Read full story »

Chemineer’s Spiral Mixing Solution in Saudi

Chemineer’s Spiral Mixing Solution in Saudi

A specially designed Helix Mixer (for a 4.4 m diameter, 14m high tank) from Chemineer is on its way from Derby (UK) to a major processing plant in Saudi Arabia, run by one of the world's leading manufacturers of metals, plastics, fertilizers and chemicals.

Read full story »

Economic Climate Means Refurbished Cutting Machines Are Attractive Option

In the current economic climate, many companies are postponing plans to invest in new capital equipment. As a cost effective alternative to new profile cutting machine investment, ESAB Cutting Systems offers a range of fully modernised and refurbished machines that provide performance levels on a par with those of a new machine but at a much lower cost.

Read full story »

Aerotech’s new PlanarHD air bearing stage provides higher throughput performance at nanometre precision

Aerotech’s new PlanarHD air bearing stage provides higher throughput performance at nanometre precision

The new PlanarHD air bearing stage from Aerotech features several design enhancements for increased throughput in ultra-high precision step-and-settle and scanning applications such as semiconductor processing and emerging MEMS/Nano technologies. The 500 mm x 500 mm travel stage includes larger air bearing surfaces for significantly improved dynamic characteristics as well as higher power linear servo motors on both axes to deliver an impressive specification that includes a 2 m/sec scan velocity and peak acceleration to 5 g - with a positioning resolution of up to 0.25 nanometres, repeatability to 50 nanometres and accuracy to +/- 300 nanometres.

Read full story »

Atlas Copco’s new certified condensate separator treats stable emulsion

Atlas Copco’s new certified condensate separator treats stable emulsion

Atlas Copco Compressors has launched a new oil-water separator which uses an innovative filtration method to treat stable emulsion and prevent bacterial growth in the compressor condensate. The new OSCi separator can also be integrated into the canopy of most* of Atlas Copco's GA-range of oil-injected screw compressors, conveniently allowing it to be monitored via the compressor's electronic controller. Additionally, the unit has been inspected and certified to international standards by the Deutsche Institut für Bautechnik (DIBt) enabling operators to ensure they meet the appropriate standards relating to the disposal of oil-injected air compressor condensate.

Read full story »

Enhanced product range from Parker domnick hunter cuts the cost of nitrogen

Enhanced product range from Parker domnick hunter cuts the cost of nitrogen

The domnick hunter Industrial Division of Parker Hannifin has improved its existing range of MIDIGAS nitrogen gas generators. The launch of the enhanced MIDIGAS systems which complement the proven MAXIGAS range, means that the company has the capability to offer nitrogen generators for low to high volume requirements, and can now help customers save costs further, improve their productivity and their profitability.

Read full story »

2135QPTiMAX 1/2 Titanium Impactool

2135QPTiMAX 1/2 Titanium Impactool

Ingersoll Rand has released the 2135QPTiMAX, an innovative redesign of the industry-standard 2135QPTi, pneumatic 1/2 square drive Titanium Impactool™, sold worldwide in over 700,000 units. The new 2135QPTiMAX features a 10% power increase, improved control and enhanced reliability.

Read full story »

Purging systems removes moisture and humidity in tyres

Purging systems removes moisture and humidity in tyres

Brownell has developed a high pressure purging system that removes moisture and reduces the humidity within tyres to a known dryness condition. The use of nitrogen as a preferred dry gas for tyre inflation is growing as the advantages are being understood.

Read full story »

Aquamatic’s Wastewater Samplers prove their worth for Black & Veatch in Ajman

Aquamatic’s Wastewater Samplers prove their worth for Black & Veatch in Ajman

In Ajman, part of the United Arab Emirates, MCERTS-approved Wastewater Samplers from Manchester based Aquamatic are demonstrating their capability and reliability in extreme temperatures.

Read full story »

Low cost and mobile fine filtration

Low cost and mobile fine filtration

With sky-rocketing energy prices increasing manufacturing costs, every small saving in basic 'housekeeping' is important. With its latest introduction Master Chemical Europe makes a valuable contribution by helping the manufacturer get the best return on cutting oil. Its new Clean Tower oil filtration system is designed to reduce oil consumption by improving its condition to maximise productivity and working life.

Read full story »

High Pressure Stainless Steel Manways Available from Blue Diamond

High Pressure Stainless Steel Manways Available from Blue Diamond

The complete range of high pressure stainless steel Memtech Manways is now available from Blue Diamond, the Southampton based engineering component manufacturer and distributor. Manways are usually welded onto a stainless steel tank to provide access. When the tanks are being used for chemical/food applications, the contents may need to be maintained under pressure to speed delivery. Any access points must therefore be capable of withstanding this pressure.

Read full story »

New KMT 6200 Bar Ultra High-pressure Waterjet Cutting Technology

KMT Waterjet Systems has introduced the new PRO series of High-Pressure waterjet cutting products. With achievable cutting pressures of up to 6,200 bar, representing an increase of over 50% compared with conventional 4000bar pressures, the new products will appeal particularly to companies looking to cut larger thick metal profiles.

Read full story »

No streaking as Chemineer’s mixers enhance Polyflor’s top quality flooring

No streaking as Chemineer’s mixers enhance Polyflor’s top quality flooring

KMX static mixers from Chemineer are helping enhance the manufacturing process and quality of finished product for one of the leading international suppliers of flooring.

Read full story »

M3 Plasma Now Features Multiple Plasma Cutting And Marking

ESAB Cutting Systems' highly versatile m3 plasma cutting machine now provides the facility to both cut and mark material with the same plasma torch, offering higher productivity levels from a simple-to-use system. Users can now carry out high speed , low cost standard plasma cutting, precision cutting and marking, or just thick plate cutting - all with the a single plasma torch.

Read full story »

Industrial Movement Solution Helps LCE Out Of A Tight Hole

Industrial Movement Solution Helps LCE Out Of A Tight Hole

When high-tech logistics company, LCE UK Ltd, was faced with the problem of moving a large cyclotron through a narrow entrance and into a small room at the Royal Preston Hospital in Lancashire, British Turntable's industrial division provided the solution by supplying a manual bearing that would turn the equipment on its own axis to the right orientation for installation. Used in conjunction with a set of Jung jacks, the bearing made light work of turning the 22 tonne machine.

Read full story »

Atlas Copco Compressors is first to offer PET bottle blowers 100% oil-free air

Atlas Copco Compressors is first to offer PET bottle blowers 100% oil-free air

Atlas Copco has announced that its ZD high pressure compressors are the first in the world to offer PET packaging production the security of 100% certified oil-free air with a Class 0 certification. Risk of any contamination by oil is effectively eliminated during PET bottle blowing for the bottled water, soft drinks, fruit juice and beverage industry.

Read full story »

E2S Hootronic improves productivity at the Port of Felixstowe

E2S Hootronic improves productivity at the Port of Felixstowe

The new E2S Hootronic has been successfully trialled at the Port of Felixstowe, where the cranes cannot operate without a functioning warning device. The port's cranes currently use traditional electro-mechanical hooters, which have several moving parts and are prone to mechanical failure. In the trial, hooters have been replaced by the electronic Hootronic, which overcomes this problem by having no moving parts, eliminating downtime and increasing productivity. The Port of Felixstowe is now enjoying the benefits of replacing failed traditional electro-mechanical hooters with the new Hootronic.

Read full story »

Compact high flow water filters reduce system needs and costs

Compact high flow water filters reduce system needs and costs

The new 3M CUNO High Flow Filtration System has been designed to combine greater water flow rates with optimised performance. It has a compact filter and housing design that reduces costs by minimising system requirements whilst simplifying cartridge installation and removal.

Read full story »

Versatile Plasma Cutting System Deemed Better Value For Money Than Laser

NC Engineering manufactures a wide range of agricultural and construction machinery, including dump trucks and dump trailers, low loaders, slurry tankers and road sweepers. As part of a recent investment in new facilities in Richhill, Co Armagh, the company has purchased an ESAB SUPRAREX SXE-P1 high-precision cutting system, complete with a plasma unit, fume extraction table and Columbus CNC software. This is providing many benefits in terms of improved product quality, higher productivity and less rework.

Read full story »

2115QTiMAX & 2125QTiMAX

2115QTiMAX & 2125QTiMAX

Ingersoll Rand has released the 2115QTiMAX and 2125QTiMAX, new 3/8 and 1/2 square drive Mini Titanium Impactools. They deliver the market best power-to-size and power-to-weight ratios in their class for less operator fatigue. Following in the tradition of the 2135QTiMAX, the market-leading 1/2 Impactool, the new tools feature best-in-class performance, lowest weight, unmatched control and are now backed by a 2-year limited warranty.

Read full story »

Hydropath Exhibits ClearWELLT at Aquatech 2008

Hydropath Exhibits ClearWELLT at Aquatech 2008

Hydropath will be exhibiting its latest custom designed ClearWELL water conditioning unit on stand 07.614 at this year's Aquatech in Amsterdam. Following a successful 18-month trial across 13 companies and 30 sites, costing over $1million, Weatherford International Ltd. now own exclusive license to use ClearWELL technology in the oil industry.

Read full story »

SKF’s ‘system approach’ increases industrial fan performance

SKF’s ‘system approach’ increases industrial fan performance

SKF's fan upgrade solutions offers a "systems approach" to fan maintenance and reliability that will help industrial facilities increase fan performance while decreasing maintenance and downtime. Furthermore, fans that are optimally installed, balanced and aligned will consume less energy, which over the lifetime of the fan can be quite considerable.

Read full story »

Reversible Homogenizer provides Bubble-Free In-Tank Atmospheric Deaeration

The Greerco Reversible Homogenizer from Chemineer can produce high quality shampoos, gels, creams, and lotions – without the need for vacuum processing vessels or in-line vacuum deaeration devices.

Read full story »

SKF lifting columns help push or pull heavy loads

SKF lifting columns help push or pull heavy loads

SKF has launched a powerful lifting column that combines compact dimensions with the ability to support loads of up to 2500N. The Telemag TFG is ideal for vertical push or pull applications, thanks to its stiff aluminium profiles and precision glide pads, which enable it to lift off-centre loads without bending.

Read full story »

Aluminium Structural Framing from Bosch Rexroth

Aluminium Structural Framing from Bosch Rexroth

Space elevator. It sounds like something from a science fiction novel, but in fact it is a very real structure proposed by very real scientists, engineers, and space enthusiasts. Kevin Gingerich gives details of the task in hand and how Bosch Rexroth's innovative technology is helping it become reality.

Read full story »

EUROSYSTEM ALU the light-weight solution to move heavy loads

EUROSYSTEM ALU the light-weight solution to move heavy loads

VERLINDE is now proposing modular structures in aluminium to create tailor-made handling systems for loads ranging from 500 to 2,000 Kg. Full ranges of profiles, trolleys and fastening devices enabling several thousands of solutions to be created from standard elements. Easy and quick to assemble, the EUROSYSTEM ALU handling systems are 50% lighter than their equivalents in steel profiles, regardless of whether simple rail equipment, single-girder cranes or double-girder cranes are concerned.

Read full story »

Employee Approved Safe And Easy Personnel De-Dusting

Employee Approved Safe And Easy Personnel De-Dusting

Wavin, a leading manufacturer of plastics pipe and ducting for the water and building industries has recently installed a safe and efficient method for personnel de-dusting at its factory in Durham that has proven popular with its employees.

Read full story »

Dust Extraction Solution For Materials Tester

A dust extraction system has been developed by Lloyd Instruments for its LR50KPlus (50 kN) twin column universal materials testing machine. The system overcomes problems resulting either from the use of dusty samples or dust and small particulates produced during the testing process. The solution can also be adapted for other twin column material test machines from the Lloyd Instruments range.

Read full story »

New Adiabatic Water Cooler

New Adiabatic Water Cooler

Carter Environmental Engineers have launched a new Adiabatic Water Cooler, which has significant cost, water-reduction and health & safety benefits over traditional cooling towers, including a zero risk of Legionella.

Read full story »

Trends in mobile hydraulics at a glance

Trends in mobile hydraulics at a glance

Environmental impact, energy, function and cost: The four hottest topics in the lift truck market are the main focus of Rexroth's trade fair exhibition at this year's CeMAT. Visitors to the stand will find out the latest developments and trends in mobile hydraulics through four separate focus areas – each 'cube' representing the four important market drivers.

Read full story »

Aerotech launch sealed version of AGS series X-Y gantry system

Aerotech launch sealed version of AGS series X-Y gantry system

Aerotech has introduced a sealed version of its AGS series linear motor driven, X-Y gantry system. The innovative design is aimed at applications where process produced debris or environmental conditions may inhibit performance of bearings and linear motors or compromise sensitive measuring components. The complete system would typically include all drive and control electronics, cable management and customer supplied services, granite or composite machine base, and operator interface.

Read full story »

Parker TriGas boosts profitability by eliminating gas cylinders

Parker TriGas boosts profitability by eliminating gas cylinders

The Process Filtration Division of Parker Hannifin has launched an integrated LC/MS gas generation system, developed to increase user profitability by eliminating the need for costly and inconvenient gas cylinders. The visually integrated and functionally modular SOURCE-LCMS-5000 produces high purity nitrogen, zero air and exhaust pump gases for all Applied Biosystems – MDS Sciex LC/MS/MS instruments.

Read full story »

Flexibile Reciprocating Nozzles Ensure Effective Drying/Cleaning Without Damage

Flexibile Reciprocating Nozzles Ensure Effective Drying/Cleaning Without Damage

A new drying/cleaning technique designed for conveyorised/continuous applications that demand vigorous air movement action has been introduced by Air Control Industries of Chard. It is particularly appropriate where product might be vulnerable to contact or surface damage.

Read full story »

Serapid's patented Rigid Chain Technology used for vertical and horizontal transfer of loads

For over 30 years, Serapid has specialized in the vertical and horizontal movement of loads. At the core of their technology is the principle of the Rigid Chain - a chain consisting of links interlocking under a load and working like a rigid bar.

Read full story »

Nitrogen tyre technology from Parker cuts CV operating costs

Nitrogen tyre technology from Parker cuts CV operating costs

The Process Filtration Division of Parker Hannifin has launched the latest version of its innovative self-contained nitrogen generation system. Called TyreSaver, the system enables the air used to inflate vehicle tyres to be replaced with nitrogen, helping commercial vehicle operators to extend both tyre life and vehicle safety, while reducing the overall costs of maintenance.

Read full story »

KwikMark Surface Marker from Dispense Works Inc.

KwikMark Surface Marker from Dispense Works Inc.

The KwikMark is a machine designed to permanently mark a wide range of materials from hardened steel to glass; ideal for heavy construction and delicate medical materials.

Read full story »

Putting Safety First

Putting Safety First

In today's increasingly demanding market, when margins are constantly squeezed tighter and tighter, tipper operators understand the importance of carrying the maximum payload possible for increased productivity, while still maintaining optimum safety levels. For years, Edbro users have taken for granted the renowned reliability and safety of this world-class equipment. However, the Bolton-based manufacturer has never allowed the importance of operator safety to slip from the agenda.

Read full story »

Well known Scottish operator Paterson’s sticks with Edbro RK ejectors after years of reliable performance

Well known Scottish operator Paterson’s sticks with Edbro RK ejectors after years of reliable performance

Paterson's are a well known Scottish quarrying and waste management group operating in the Scottish Central Belt. As well as quarries and waste, the company's activities include concrete products, coach-building and engineering services.

Read full story »

Butters AMT offers seven year warranty on its single- and three-phase professional MIG products.

Butters AMT offers seven year warranty on its single- and three-phase professional MIG products.

Throughout 2007, Butters AMT, the UK-based designer and manufacturer of professional and cost-effective welding equipment, will be offering seven years' warranty on key components within its single- and three-phase professional MIG welding tools.

Read full story »

Butters AMT introduces its FUSOR range of multi-process welding machines

Butters AMT introduces its FUSOR range of multi-process welding machines

Butters AMT has introduced its FUSOR range of multi-process welding machines. This range launches with four extremely versatile machines, all of which are ideal for use in a variety of industrial sectors including automotive, agriculture, transportation (trains, HGVs…), marine, construction, power generation and petrochechemical. They are also ideal for applications where certain welding technologies may be prohibited due to EMI.

Read full story »