Don’t be fooled by appearances
There is a lot more to hydraulic hose than first meets the eye, writes Ian Morris, director of the British Fluid Power Association.
Energy-saving features for new compressors
The new HPC Kaeser ASD and BSD series of compact rotary screw compressors are said to combine impressive performance and reliability with low energy consumption.
Clothing passes tough field test
Ensuring the highest level of safety for workers is a top priority for Italian chemicals company Versalis. Here, the company discuss how it has worked with Gore to road test its multifunctional workwear.
The importance of being genuine
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the workplace is vital for ensuring the safety of your employees. However, even when PPE has been supplied, it can turn out to be counterfeit or substandard leaving companies vulnerable to a hefty fine, as the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) explains
LED lighting: Cutting maintenance costs
Commercial and industrial businesses can typically save over 65% on their lighting energy bill just by switching to LED lighting, according to David Jones, commercial VP EMEA, Dialight. However, for some, the potential savings don’t add up so well. That’s when it pays to consider the additional savings that can be made on reduced maintenance by fitting LED lighting.
Caught in the crossfire on energy reforms
The UK energy market is currently undergoing its largest overhaul since privatisation, through the much-debated Electricity Market Reform (EMR) proposals. Since EMR was first cited in 2010, npower has been working in partnership with industry to give it a voice in the shaping of legislation that will have a big impact on it. Wayne Mitchell, Industrial & Commercial Markets sales and marketing director at npower, discusses why businesses are feeling caught in the crossfire of the legislative shake
Gas burners: Selection matters
With energy costs once again in the headlines, energy efficiency is in the spotlight across industry. Process heating is central to this issue and, according to process gas burner specialist, Lanemark International, installations should reflect a number of key factors because of their direct impact on energy usage.
Don’t be floored by cleaning issues
Whatever kind of industrial site you manage, be it factory, warehouse, storage facility, transport depot or distribution centre, making sure you have the right cleaning regimes and equipment is important for the smooth running of your business. Natalie Dowse, marketing and product manager for Truvox International, outlines some of the issues to consider
Setting the standard
The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has undertaken more than four years of work, along with the ISO Technical Committee 118, which in August 2013, culminated in a new standard for compressed air system assessment – ISO11011 (Compressed air – Energy efficiency – Assessment).
Retaining compounds: Securing solutions
When engineering adhesives are employed in cylindrical assemblies, to bond one part that is inserted into another, they are known as retaining compounds or retainers. Here, Bob Orme, senior technology specialist for retaining products at Henkel explains a bit more about the products and, using a couple of case studies, describes their benefits
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