ABB’s UK Engineering Centre doubles in size to meet rising demand

ABB has doubled the size of its UK Engineering Centre to tackle demand for servicing variable speed drives (VSDs), developing specialist test rigs (STRs) and customer training.

Floorspace at the site in Coalville, Leicestershire, is increased from 830 m2 to 1789 m2. (Read More) 

Standalone vs integrated: How to decide on the best free cooling route

Free cooling is a fast, effective and economical way for industrial end-users to reduce their process cooling energy costs, in some cases by up to 80%. However, accurate specification is key to unlocking its true potential – get it right and the system can pay for itself within 18 months, but get it wrong and the investment may fail to live up to expectations. (Read More)

Don’t let overheating disrupt you this summer. Plan ahead with EcoCooling’s direct fresh air and evaporative cooling technologies

Last year’s unusually hot summer caused disruption for many factories and industrial facilities where heat-fatigued staff and customers resulted in drops in production and sales. (Read More)

In-House N2/O2 Generation Pays Dividends With Hi-Line Technology

Any company looking to invest in the latest high-purity, low-energy nitrogen and oxygen generators should look no further than the latest series from Hi-line Industries. Hi-line’s N2/O2 generators use simple Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology to help ensure there is no longer any reason to pay for bottled gas or bulk nitrogen/oxygen tanks ever again. (Read More)

Keep Learning with CBM CONNECT

If you are involved with condition monitoring and reliability improvement, you know there is a lot to learn, and there is so much at stake. As they say, “you are only as good as your last recommendation”. But how do you keep learning? Do you randomly ask google and keep your fingers crossed (that you find what you want and that it is accurate and up-to-date)?  Well, now there is a much better way to stay ahead, and to contribute if you are willing to share.

CBM CONNECT is a new website that is filled with videos, tips, articles, and mini-courses that covers the topics you need – well, assuming you are interested in the following technologies: Alignment & Balance, Condition Monitoring Management, (Read More) 

Smart just got smarter with Filtertechnik’s new Particle Pal Life

Filtertechnik has developed what it describes as a world first with its new Particle Pal Life self-contained portable measuring system.

Building on the success of the award-winning Particle Pal, this new offering provides real-time ISO cleanliness readings, together with water content and oil condition information for over 500 commonly (Read More) 

New Year’s Resolution - Make Improvements Now to be Ready For Next Summer!

By Karl Lycett, Rittal UK’s Product Manager for Climate Control

The temperatures may be feeling quite mild, but even if the thermometer hasn’t yet regularly dropped below zero, you’re probably no longer hearing the alarms on your cooling units.  While this is likely to mean you’re spending less time maintaining overheating panels, it would be a mistake to forget about climate control. (Read More)

Boiler Manufacturer Cochran Saves £12,000 And Cuts CO2 Emissions With Calor LNG

Leading industrial steam and hot water boiler manufacturer Cochran has made annual savings of £12,000 and reduced CO2 emissions by 28 per cent since switching to liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Calor. (Read More)

Despite The Claims, Other Vertical Boilers Are Simply Green With Envy!

The claims made by vertical steam boiler manufacturers are easy to get excited about, especially at a time when stringent industry and environmental standards – such as the MCPD and London’s Air Quality Strategy – are making the headlines. Fulton’s Carl Knight takes a closer look. (Read More)

Southern Manufacturing 2019

Southern Manufacturing & Electronics, the UK’s largest annual engineering show, returns to Farnborough from February 5th to 7th 2019. With some 800 participating companies from all over the UK and continental Europe, the show is an eagerly anticipated opportunity for engineering professionals from across the south to see the latest products and technologies gathered under one roof. (Read More)