Fugro, the world’s leading geo-data specialist, has worked with Bosch Rexroth for over a decade to ensure it has the best hydraulic systems and software solutions on board its geotechnical drilling vessel, the Fugro Synergy. Now, they are working together again in order to better prepare for the future
The Water Abrasive Injection (WAIS) system commonly used in waterjet cutting is increasingly reaching its limits. Addressing this, the Water Abrasive Suspension (WAS) system enables three times higher performance and better quality at significantly lower pressures. To optimise the suspension process, ANT Applied New Technologies AG has developed the abrasive mixing unit ConSus.
With the initial shock of coronavirus having been absorbed, international trade issues are coming more into public discussion and reporting. Jack Semple
Engineering & Machinery Alliance secretary gives us an update
The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) provides an overview of the voluntary standards and the mandatory, technical regulations that have an impact of compressed air users.
Fiona McGarry H M Inspector of Health and Safety and Health and Safety Executive lead for engineering and metalworking fluids looks at the issues surrounding the common practice of ‘blowing down’ metalworking fluids
Roy Books, Technical Development Officer, British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) gives an overview of the Society’s new e-learning portal, which enables delegates to learn at a pace and place suited to them
Roy Brooks, Technical Development Officer, British Compressed Air Society (BCAS)
For manufacturers and processors considering upgrading or improving, it is essential to take a full, system approach. Concentating on only one aspect of compressed air generation can reduce the potential for energy savings and users should consider all aspects of system design – from generation to air treatment to distribution and finally, the point of use. Vanda Jones, Executive Director, British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) reports
Compressed air is used extensively as a safe and versatile source of power. Often referred to as the fourth utility, manufacturers and processors rely on its availability to power mission critical processes 24/7. However, it is not free and generating compressed air can be very energy intensive, representing between 5-30 per cent of a site’s total electricity bill, asserts Vanda Jones, Executive Director, British Compressed Air Society (BCAS)
Vanda Jones, Executive Director, British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) takes time to consider the concept of reshoring
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