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Eco-Design Directive, Water Pumps and the opportunity for huge energy savings(14/01/2020)

As part of the EU Commission’s ongoing revision to the Eco-Design Directive, pump manufacturers across Europe want to implement the extended product approach (EPA) for water pumps.
New control heads extend the life of process valves(10/12/2019)

For a UK based malt processer, Bürkert has been able to provide a cost-effective retrofit solution for two hundred third-party valves.
Peristaltic pump technology can deliver 70%+ water savings for mining industry(06/12/2019)

A new edition of a white paper which analyses the benefits of peristaltic pump technology in the mining industry has been published by the Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group.
AstraZeneca saves time and space with Bürkert process controls(06/12/2019)

Creating a pharmaceutical manufacturing suite is a complex task that is governed by a host of standards and specifications.
Finding the best partner for hygienic process control projects(29/11/2019)

Precision control of fluids and gases is a task that requires technical knowledge and experience. Within this area, hygienic applications, such as those in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, place even higher demands on the control components and the surrounding infrastructure. So, when embarking on a hygienic process control project, finding the most qualified partner is essential to success.
“Making good machines better”(04/11/2019)

As part of TRITEC Performance Solutions, Race-Tec Sealing Ltd is the current market leader in the design, development and manufacture of custom-made, high performance, low friction, PTFE-lined Rotary Seals, AV Mounts, High Angle Compact CV Boots and Precision Elastomeric Components.
Xylem supports operation to make Whaley Bridge dam safe(07/10/2019)

A major disaster was narrowly averted in a well-coordinated operation to prevent the collapse of the dam wall at Toddbrook Reservoir in Whaley Bridge. Xylem Water Solutions UK provided pumps to drain the water and its rapid engineering response ensured a successful operation.
Extending pump life expectancy(07/10/2019)

Feedwater pumps are the heart of any steam generation process and as such, they are considered critical assets. When viewed from the cardiologic perspective, feedwater pump criticality becomes patently obvious, without a healthy, reliable heart, the process will degrade and eventually cease to function.
Eaton’s CMA valves deliver precise steering control to four-way sideloaders(07/10/2019)

Eaton announces delivery of a valve system to Bulmor GmbH, a manufacturer of sideloaders. By specifying Eaton’s CMA Advanced Mobile Valve with Independent Metering in its new series of four-way sideloader forklifts, the company achieved far superior steering control over earlier systems.
Optimising a compressed air system with a centralised controller(07/10/2019)

Central controllers are the backbone of an optimised compressor installation, managing the whole compressor room, matching the air supply to demand while offering pressure stability, and contributing significantly to energy efficiency. It is a proven fact that a 1bar pressure band reduction can achieve as much as 7 percent in direct energy cost savings.
Putting the finishing touches on intelligent valve technology(01/08/2019)

As governments and organisations seek to improve performance and efficiencies across all industries, an engineering and product development company has tackled an issue in the automotive industry that others have deemed to be impossible by bringing the last key element of engine combustion under digital control.
The fast-moving world of motor racing technology(03/06/2019)

The fast-moving world of motor racing technology is constantly changing because of the desire to gain an advantage in such a highly competitive arena, as well as the need to comply with ever-changing rules and regulations. This is especially true since the introduction of an all-electric racing series – the ABB FIA Formula E Championship.
What separates a good wastewater design from a great one?(03/05/2019)

Simon Barrett, Area Manager at Xylem advises on six things an engineer and systems designer for commercial buildings must consider for trouble-free operation in a wastewater pumping station.
Thames Water rolls out SEEPEX’s energy-reducing sludge solution(03/05/2019)

SEEPEX has developed a new system to improve dewatered sludge handling, enabling long distance transfer with reduced operational costs by using a combination of PC pump technology and dense-phase conveying.
Control valves withstand the long-term challenges of reverse osmosis applications(03/05/2019)

The challenges associated with process systems operating in highly corrosive marine and salt water environments, requires amongst many things, control valves which are designed to provide high corrosive resistance.