Manufacturing processes that operate under hygienic conditions are arguably under more pressures to increase efficiency and reduce waste due to high relative operating costs. However, this specialist area is required to prioritise cleanliness and precision ahead of other considerations, which can (more...)

With B&R’s industrial transport system, it is now possible to transport liquids quickly with no spills. B&R says SuperTrak is the only system on the market to offer anti-sloshing technology; this suppresses the formation of oscillations on free surfaces to prevent liquids from spilling (more...)

Developed using the basis of the proven CDSA cartridge double mechanical seal, AES Seal has introduced the FIDC (Flow Induced Dual Cartridge) seal. The FIDC boasts improved barrier fluid flow through a novel integral pumping device. This is designed to increase and direct barrier fluid towards the (more...)

Atlas Copco has extended its range of variable speed driven vacuum pumps with the addition of three models offering flow rates up to 5004 m3/h. The new GHS 3800-5400 VSD+ rotary screw pumps are particularly suited for large industrial vacuum users in the UK’s glass, plastics, canning and food (more...)

Steven North of Apex Hydraulics shares some of the questions that designers need to consider when choosing a seal for hydraulics cylinders. Seal selection for hydraulic cylinders is a complex process, where multiple factors must be considered. Hydraulic cylinders are used in so many different (more...)

IMI Precision Engineering has advanced its portfolio of air preparation products with the introduction of the lighter and smaller IMI Norgren Excelon Plus. The latest generation of air preparation equipment, Excelon Plus is a modular filter, regulator, lubricator (FRL) range suitable for all (more...)

Are pneumatics and electric motion control solutions in competition, or is there a role for both? BFPA members argue that it really boils down to what is the best solution for a given application. The benefits of automated motion control are becoming increasingly well-recognised, with both (more...)

One of the most common hydraulic pumps is the axial piston pump, which is used in many industrial applications as well as off-highway and mining. Jim Cairney of Oilgear UK explains the principles of the technology and looks at its applications. Throughout the industrial workplace, hydraulic pumps (more...)

If you are looking for a good example of elite success at major sporting events prompting people to participate, cycling would be high on your list. Whether for exercise, enjoyment, as part of a daily commute, or at a competitive level, the figures confirming the growth of pedal-power are (more...)

The food and beverage industry has embraced automation – partly due to the necessity of reducing production costs, but also to help meet food safety standards and personnel safety legislation. By taking a modular approach to automation, plant owners can gradually introduce new technologies and (more...)