productAppointed distributor
Tom Parker has secured a UK distributorship with US company, FasTest, further strengthening its portfolio.
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productCompact drive offers IP66 protection
Parker Hannifin is extending the power range of its IP66/NEMA 4x protected, variable frequency AC10 compact drive series to 90kW.
productQuick hygiene test
A core part of maintaining high sanitation processes at independent steam-powered microbrewery, Langham Brewery, is achieved utilising the SystemSURE Plus products from Hygiena International for the quick and accurate ATP testing of surface areas.
productLegislation update
As always change is in the air on the legislative front for manufacturers distributors and end users of compressed air. Here Dean Abbot, technical officer for the British Compressed Air Society steers us through some of what is expected in 2016
productIn-line instrument
Approved by UL, the VPFlowScope in-line is designed to enable companies to save on the energy costs of their compressed air installation.
productRefrigerant data features on new website.
Following the unveiling of new mobile-friendly websites for the A-Gas Group worldwide, the company has launched a new UK website – www.agas.com – making it easier for engineers to access refrigerant data.
productBayed enclosure system
Safety and security are high priorities for installers and users of electrical switchgear. To prevent injury or property damage as a result of issues such as fault currents (short circuits), a number of industry standards and regulations have to be followed; these also cover the potential equalisation between all the metallic parts of an enclosure.
productInfrared temperature sensor
An intrinsically safe infrared temperature sensor is available from Omega.
productMiniature triaxial accelerometer
A new sensor from Kistler Instruments is a miniature, through hole triaxial accelerometer available with measurement ranges of ±50g and ±100g designed for dynamic vibration measurements, especially where space is limited.
productBeware false economy
According to Mann+Hummel (UK), the optimum OE quality filtration represents less than 0.5% of the overall operating cost of a compressor or vacuum pump. The company asks, therefore, whether it make more sense to skimp a penny here and there on cheap, low quality filters, or to potentially save pounds reducing energy – the highest cost contributor?
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