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Passing the test
For over 25 years, Hydrotechnik has been a leading UK distributor of hydraulic testing and analysis components and equipment. Approximately three years ago, while reviewing the business’s strategic direction, managing director Richard Price had a lightbulb moment that led to the company taking a bold, but ultimately profitable, move in its quest for further growth. “I was considering our areas of expertise,” explained Price, “when I realised we have all these parts and sell them to people who make rigs, so asked myself the question ‘why don’t we design, build and commission test rigs ourselves?’”
State-of-the-art hydraulics for floating megastructure
The offshore industry is one of the harshest environments to work in, for both machinery and personnel. Salt water can corrode parts and strong winds and crashing waves can damage equipment.
Designs on efficiency and reliability
Matthew Wood, technical director, Ashton Group, considers the importance of correct seal and filter design.
Rotec development team appointment
Richard Quelch, an experienced mechanical design engineer, has joined Rotec’s development team.
MCS Hydraulics UK appoints UK sales manager
MCS Hydraulics UK Ltd. has appointed Andy Knight as UK sales manager. Knight said of his appointment. “I have known MCS Hydraulics Srl for several years now and have always been very impressed with the quality of their product. It’s very exciting to now be part of the team and to be able to help towards the UK growth”.
igus expands robolink D modular kit with plastic gearing
igus has expanded its robolink D modular kit with strainwave gearing in two sizes. The gearing, which is available as an individual component, or with an integrated NEMA17 or NEMA23 stepper motor, consists of an outer ring gear and a flexible wear-resistant inner ring gear made of iglidur high-performance plastic.
Hose and system flushing service from Pirtek Birmingham
Pirtek Birmingham's portable flushing rig is combined with a filtration unit and laser particle counter to achieve and measure cleanliness levels. Operated by fully trained hydraulic engineers, the rig is used to clean hydraulic hoses prior to installation to prevent contaminants from entering the ring main and also to clean complete systems where contamination is present.
New servo fan kit ‘increases motor torque by 25%’
Parker has introduced its new Servo Fan kit for use with the SMH/SMB series servo motors.
Biodiesel hoses feature high performance in extremely high Temperatures
Power management company Eaton has launched its GH100 and GH101 hoses for high-percentage biodiesel blend and high-temperature oil applications.
Eaton expands FD85 Series of quick disconnect couplings
Eaton has expanded its FD85 series of robust quick disconnect couplings, which help prevent downtime caused by leakages, pressure drops and contamination of hydraulic fluid in industrial and mobile equipment, oil & gas and construction applications.
Hydra-Cell excels in filter pressing
Hydra-Cell pumps are finding favour in filter press applications for both chamber feeding at high pressure and for fuelling the cloth washing operation.
Webtec control valves available in seven days
From March, Webtec will be able to offer seven-working-day lead-times on all single piece hydraulic rotary directional control valve orders.
Small power packs for offshore application
Hercules Hydraulics has recently designed and manufactured four very small hydraulic power units (HPU) for an offshore oil/gas installation.
Latest hose technology helps rail industry meet new European standard
By Luca Pozzi, product manager Hose, Parker Hannifin.
The importance of value-added service
Paul Shillam, managing director of Star Hydraulics, considers what end users and OEMs should look for in terms of equipment and service provision from their suppliers.
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