Efficient Maintenance
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Handles sharp changes in temperature

igubal pillow block bearings from tribo-polymer specialist igus are providing a solution for a wide range of applications within the solar technology and food industries.

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Manages equipment inspections

Safetrak, a digital system that manages equipment inspections and reporting is suitable for businesses that are still using paper-based inspection systems but want to improve resource performance and minimise costs.

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Oil talks, but do you listen?

It is well established that cleaner oil leads to longer component lifetime. Here, Bryan Holden, general manager – sales and service at C.C.Jensen outlines some of the benefits derived from efficient oil management.

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Advanced Grease Lubrication:  Keeping Electric Motors Online

An electric motor is a key piece of equipment in modern manufacturing processes and, with businesses under pressure to reduce costs and increase productivity, the emphasis on care and maintenance of such equipment is rising. Part of that maintenance involves choosing the right grease, explains Umut Urkun, industrial marketing advisor – EAME – ExxonMobil Lubricants & Petroleum Specialties

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Framework agreement

Quartzelec has been awarded a prestigious framework agreement by Anglian Water covering the planned and reactive delivery of a range of mechanical and electrical services.

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Tool change brings savings

Buck & Hickman has been the main supplier of power tools to Worcester, Bosch Group for the past three years. A recent project has been to replace air-powered screwdrivers with cordless and power tools to boost energy efficiency and provide cost savings for its customers.

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Thermal imaging helping to cut costs

Aluminium production is big business in India and FLIR thermal imaging is helping some of the producers to reduce the cost of the process by assuring that plant and equipment is running efficiently through predictive maintenance.

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Anti-corrosion coating

SKF’s new anti-corrosion coating for hub bearing units makes disassembly of the bearing from the knuckle and rim easier. It also improves the aesthetics of the bearing during vehicle life and at the same time prevents rusty surfaces from coming into contact with the seals.

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