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Pumps’ key role in fire training

To boost both performance and energy efficiency, BAA Heathrow has recently replaced its deluge pump system with a state-of-the-art system designed and fabricated by AxFlow Windsor

Infrared training: A growing need

Thermal imaging is an industry standard method for condition monitoring and preventive maintenance. The technology is now accessible to a much wider engineering community and, as a result, the need for dedicated training has become increasingly important. FLIR Systems explains

Temporary solution: To buy or to hire?

Spaciotempo plans to invest £2m in more stock to meet growing demand for its temporary buildings. Although last year some 75% of the companys income came from the hire side, the company expects a more even split in 2013 between those who buy and those who h

Serious issues need addressing

Mark Ridgway OBE, the new President of the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) says the importance of manufacturing as a key component of a balanced UK economy is being increasingly recognised. Here, he outlines his thoughts on the sector and explains how he believes it can help to rectify the nations balance of payments deficit

Fibre optic cables: Benefits to industry

In this article Justin Leonard, director at igus UK, reviews how fibre optic cables, particularly those used in dynamic applications, are helping plant managers to operate their factories more efficiently

Joining the benefits of steel and aluminium

Steel and aluminium were long thought impossible to join together permanently by thermal means. Here Gerd Trommer explains how Fronius partnered with steelmaker Voestalpine to develop a sheet made of both steel and aluminium, joined by Froniuss thermal joining arc process, CMT (Cold Metal Transfer)

If you compromise on filter element technology do you run the risk of threatening your facilities efficiency and productivity?

Global trends and ultra competitive economic conditions have created huge pressures for manufacturers in the 21st century. Consumer demand for cost effective products is driving manufacturing facilities to have the capacity to operate at peak effectiveness, it is therefore essential that the plant keeps its competitive edge through manufacturing lines that are
well maintained and operate exactly how they should

Smart approach to dressing process

Although many manufacturing companies rely on some of the more established grinding processes, few focus on dressing process optimisation. Here, Meister Abrasives makes the case for effective wheel dressing

Keeping check of cooling towers

Cooling towers face a multitude of challenges and pressure is on operators to maintain uptime and productivity. Here Chris Hansford, MD of Hansford Sensors, explains why investment in vibration monitoring can deliver a significant return

Chance to gain without pain

Modern condensing boilers can be introduced to upgrade
existing industrial heating systems with the minimum
amount of upheaval and maximum savings, according to
Pete Mills, commercial technical operations manager at
Bosch Commercial & Industrial Heating

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