Chicago Pneumatic says it recognises that within its customer base there are demanding assembly applications where precise torque is not always demanded but says they do however recognise that excellent durability and operator comfort remain vital to good productivity and hence the introduction of the new CP28 series of pneumatic screwdrivers
A global research centre for earth and marine science and technology based at Heriot-Watt University has been opened by the Deputy First Minister John Swinney.
The Nord-Lock Group reports it is continuing its successful global expansion and in recognition of its extraordinary engineering achievements, the Speaker and key members of the Swedish Parliament have visited the Nord-Lock wedge-locking technology factory.
Lighting solutions specialist Glamox has announced it has updated its DL60 series of LED downlights for marine applications with new state of the art LED modules and says the result is significantly reduced power consumption and an overall more environmentally friendly profile.
Claxton, an Acteon company, has announced it has successfully introduced the latest modular versions of its conductor recovery tower and SABRE abrasive cutting system to increase efficiency and flexibility in decommissioning and late life projects.
To meet the growing need for more capacity in train communications networks, Westermo has announced it has introduced a new generation of Ethernet train switches that provide highly robust networks to support many end devices and high data rates.
AxFlow has announced that it has added the latest Wilden AODD pump, the aluminium HS430S to its product range. Said to be ideally suited for applications that require high head pressures such as viscous and solid-laden slurries, the HS430S high pressure aluminum pump comes equipped with the revolutionary FIT wetted path that minimises the number of fasteners and allows for single socket reassembly for faster, easier maintenance.
AEG Power Solutions, a global vendor of power supply systems and provider of industrial power supply and renewable energy solutions, says it is inaugurating its celebration campaign of the company’s 50th anniversary in the Netherlands.
Deutsche Windtechnik has announced it will be providing full maintenance for the Buchonia wind farm in Rhon (Hesse). The contract has a term of 20 years and includes all maintenance, service work, upgrades and repairs. If necessary, the company will also restore total write-offs and repair rotors and large components of the nine Senvion 3.2M turbines. Deutsche Windtechnik says the new project makes it the first manufacturer-independent service provider in the world to take over the complete service for a wind farm from the day it goes into operation.
Belzona reports that David Blackwell joined the company in 1987 after spending 13 years with Shell in the Merchant Navy and rising through the ranks to a senior engineering officer. In Belzona, David has occupied various positions over the years and now heads the company’s Engineering Services Department. Marina Silva caught up with David to ask him some questions about his long-lasting experience in the corrosion mitigation industry and some trends he is currently observing in the market.
Alfa Laval reports its PureSOx platform is expanding to provide not only 0.1%S compliance for Emission Control Areas (ECAs), but also 0.5%S compliance with the coming global sulphur cap and says with the option of a dual-compliance system as well, customers can choose the best scrubber solution to match their sailing profile.
The National Subsea Research Initiative (NSRI) has announced it is hosting its second annual Developers Day event on 15th September in a bid to further support companies to get their technology to market.
The 2017 Offshore Achievement Awards were launched on 7 September 2016 at the Intelligent Energy conference, which took place in Aberdeen for the first time.
E2S Warning Signals, a leading independent manufacturer of audible and visual warning devices, has announced it will be on Booth 1E34 in Hall 1.0 at Security Essen, 27 to 29 September 2016, showing a selection of products from its comprehensive range of sounders, loudspeakers, beacons, combined AV units, plus push button and break glass manual call points suitable for use in fire, gas and security systems.
Dichtomatik, an approved supplier for the DuPont range of high performance O-ring seals and gaskets, has announced it has extended its stock range of sealing components, including specifically designed items for the high pressure / high temperature (HPHT) conditions as encountered in the demanding oil and gas production and development environments. High performance seals such as Viton fluoroelastomers have been used in extraction, refining and upgrading industries for over five decades.
The Barakah Nuclear Power Plant being constructed in Abu Dhabi UAE is part of the Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) nuclear power program due to be completed by 2020. The new power plant owners required a coating to line the sea water intake pipes. The consultant in charge wanted a coating which exhibited excellent abrasion and erosion resistance, good permeation resistance, undercutting resistance and that performed well in the corrosion environment of marine applications.
EEEGR member Gee-Force Hydraulics, specialist supplier of controlled bolting and flange working equipment has moved to new, larger premises on the Beacon Business Park in Great Yarmouth.
Schwer Fittings says it leads the way in stainless steel connection technology being manufacturers and suppliers of high precision stainless steel tube components and hose fittings, with a technically trained sales team and a BFPA authorised training centre. With most products available from stock in Warrington, Schwer says it can supply a next day service throughout the UK. Threads available include BSPP, BSPT, NPT, Metric and JIC; hose tails include standard and interlock; DNV certified compression fittings in single and twin ferrule; LP and HP valves.
Whittaker Engineering, an independent engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company, reports it has developed a unique water-backed welding procedure for vessels which can save companies millions of pounds from the prevention of dry docking and resultant loss of production.
Subsea engineering company Viper Subsea has announced that ExxonMobil, a large publicly traded international oil and gas company, has joined the Joint Industry Project (JIP) to develop the company’s innovative V-IR system.
Modular aluminium profile manufacturer Boldman reports it has developed a mobile ballistic test cell to increase efficiency and reduce costs in oil and gas industry testing. The company says the cell uses a lot of the innovations that are used in Boldman’s existing large fixed cells, but has the added benefit of being movable, which many clients demanded as their testing locations were not always permanent.
A secret mission to persuade Tsar Nicholas II of Russia to stay in the First World War failed when Britain’s Secretary of State for War Lord Kitchener and over 700 sailors died in the sinking of the warship HMS Hampshire after it hit a mine off the Orkney Isles. 100 years later a Saab Seaeye Falcon underwater robotic system operated by Roving Eye Enterprises examined the wreck in a collaborative project that included the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute, with licensed permission from the Ministry of Defence.
In today’s economy, the skyrocketing costs of industrial equipment purchase, maintenance and repair makes the case for maximising the life of capital machinery investment. Protecting an engine from the “start” can be key, because serious damage can occur prior to cranking of an engine at “dry start” and at start up; industrial PRELUBE and STARTING systems can be the first and most important aspects to effective preventative maintenance helping to ensure the life of an investment.
Merford, a leading specialist in industrial noise control, has announced the appointment of Rik Lewis (pictured) as an account manager responsible for the Midlands and the North. Effective from 1 July 2016, Rik will join Gary Dawson, account manager for London and the South, continuing Merford’s rapid expansion and growth.
‘Human and organisational factors’ are now said to be widely recognised as a significant causal contributor to major industrial accidents. However, initiatives to address risks arising from human and organisational factors have only recently been developed in the oil and gas industry.
