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MAINTEC 2016 SET TO TAKE THE NEC BY STORM

feb 16 13MAINTEC 2016 SET TO TAKE THE NEC BY STORM

Maintec 2016, the UK’s leading maintenance, plant and asset management event, will be returning to the NEC, Birmingham on 22 - 24 March with a new seminar programme, an expanded show floor and the latest industry innovations.

Exhibitors

Some of the biggest UK suppliers are on board, including show regulars such as Atlas Copco Compressors, Fluke, Flotech Performance Systems, Hansford Sensors, Shire Systems, (Read More) 

THREE DECADES OF PROBLEM SOLVING FOR PROCESS INDUSTRIES

feb 16 12THREE DECADES OF PROBLEM SOLVING FOR PROCESS INDUSTRIES

DuPont™ Kalrez® perfluoroelastomer parts (FFKM) were developed some three decades ago and have delivered outstanding sealing reliability throughout, even in the most aggressive production and processing environments.

These high performance products are available in the UK from authorised distributor Dichtomatik Ltd. (Read More)

Compact field mounting 4/20mA indicator can be installed in limited space

feb 16 11Compact field mounting 4/20mA indicator can be installed in limited space

BEKA have added compact field mounting instruments to their range of 4/20mA loop powered indicators.

The new ‘G’ models have a large easy to read display housed in a compact, IP66 impact resistant GRP enclosure which can be installed where space is limited. (Read More)

Combilift Wins Irish Exporter of the Year Award for a second time

feb 16 10Combilift Wins Irish Exporter of the Year Award for a second time

The Irish Exporters Association (IEA), the voice of the export industry in Ireland, announced Combilift as the Exporter of the Year 2015 at the Export Industry Awards which were held recently in Dublin.

In their 15th year, the Awards are the premier event to recognise the remarkable achievements of companies working in the export industry in Ireland. Combilift took home the overall Exporter of the Year Award 2015  (Read More)

Safeguarding Against Over-pressure

feb 16 9Safeguarding Against Over-pressure

Hima-Sella wins contract to design and supply three High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems for a complex subsea gas field development in Indonesia.

Specialist safety instrumentation systems provider Hima-Sella has been awarded a contract to develop and supply three High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems (HIPPS) to protect against over-pressure on a subsea gas field development in Indonesia. (Read More)

Compact Field Mounting Indicator Has Large Digits

feb 16 8Compact Field Mounting Indicator Has Large Digits

By adding compact field mounting instruments to their range of 4/20mA loop powered indicators, BEKA have solved the problem of displaying a process variable in a congested area where space is limited.

The new compact ‘G’ models have a robust, IP66 impact resistant GRP enclosure with an 8mm thick armoured glass window, but retain the easy to read displays from the larger models. (Read More)

IP69K: FQ rotational speed sensors from RHEINTACHO, the intelligent continuation of a success story

feb 16 7IP69K: FQ rotational speed sensors from RHEINTACHO, the intelligent continuation of a success story

With its high IP69K protection class, RHEINTACHO is set to introduce a complete new series of plastic sensors for detecting rotational speed and direction from the second quarter of 2016.

Thanks to different sensor lengths, cable outlet directions and connector options, this product line offers users a high degree of flexibility, enabling adaptation to entirely individual requirements. (Read More)

Playing with Fire Water? Closing in on Pollution Containment

feb 16 6Playing with Fire Water? Closing in on Pollution Containment

By Phil Collins, National Water Pollution Sales Manager, Hydro International

The most likely environmental damage caused by fire at an industrial site is not a result of the fire itself, but the huge quantities of fire water used to fight it.

In the early stages of a fire, thousands of litres of water are discharged into the environment every minute.  The surface water runoff created will pick up the pollutants and contaminants of whatever (Read More)

NEW STAINLESS STEEL AIR HOIST CONCEPT TO BE PREMIERED AT LOGIMAT 2016

feb 16 5NEW STAINLESS STEEL AIR HOIST CONCEPT TO BE PREMIERED AT LOGIMAT 2016

Materials handling specialists J D Neuhaus will present their concept study of a stainless steel air hoist for the first time at the LogiMAT 2016 exhibition, taking place in Stuttgart from 8 – 10 March 2016.

Exhibiting in Hall 6, Stand No. 6G60, the service side of the company will also present information on their comprehensive project planning and maintenance facilities. (Read More)

ION SCIENCE REFOCUSES ON MiniPID SENSOR

feb 16 4ION SCIENCE REFOCUSES ON MiniPID SENSOR

Well-proven Plug and Play miniature photoionisation sensor to benefit from several enhancements aimed at further improving performance and efficiency

Further underlining its position at the forefront of gas detection monitoring instrumentation for occupational health and the environment, Ion Science (www.ionscience.com) is refocusing on its range of MiniPID (miniature photoionisation detection) sensors during 2016. (Read More)