Industrial safety specialist SERV Trayvou Interverrouillage (STI) reports it has developed a new trapped-key interlock that is highly resistant to external impacts and vibration. Rated IK08 and IP40, the Hercule range is mainly used in the energy sector for applications including switchgear, substations and wind turbines.
A leading petrochemicals company had serious concerns about a badly deteriorated HSC pump. Prior to entering into the costly process of scrapping and replacing with new, it was sent to a leading corrosion protection and engineering services contractor Corroserve for a free no-obligation ‘Strip & Report’.
UK flowmeter specialist Litre Meter says one of the largest orders for its chemical injection flowmeters is on its way ‘down under’. A shipment of 45 positive displacement flowmeters is heading to the Ichthys liquid natural gas field off Western Australia via Litre Meter’s South Korean distributors S-TEK.
Mactech Europe, a leading provider of subsea and offshore machining solutions, in association with Mactech Inc. has announced the launch of the Articulating Diamond Wire Saw in Europe. The saw is designed for subsea and topside cutting of a variety of materials and projects and utilises an articulating cutting arm for minimal clearance during cuts.
AMETEK Creaform reports it has upgraded the speed and accuracy of its Pipecheck pipeline integrity assessment software and introduced a new software module for on-site or remote analysis.
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In June 2014, the plant maintenance manager of a chemical plant contacted Belzona requiring an alternative flange corrosion protection solution. The plant had a 52" flange on a vessel connecting to outlet piping that needed corrosion protection. The flange was affected by crevice corrosion.
Dickies has announced that the UK Worker of the Year 2015 competition, to find Britain’s top workers and ultimately the UK Worker of the Year, is now in full swing.
Survitec Group reports it has developed a new Crewsaver branded Rope Access lifejacket designed specifically for people operating at height in an offshore environment. The company says the product has a number of unique features built into its design to ensure it delivers exceptional performance even in the toughest offshore conditions.
Exposed to a demanding tropical marine atmosphere at the NASA Research Center, Florida, USA, super-duplex Sandvik SAF 2507 hydraulic & instrumentation tubing has reportedly remained corrosion free after an extensive one year trial.
HBM, an expert in the field of test and measurement, exhibited 21st Century measurement technology, capable of working in extreme environments, both above and below the water line at Global Offshore Wind exhibition.
AEL, a leading international provider of electrical products and services reports it has strengthened its Aberdeen-based team with the announcement of a significant appointment.
AVIANNEGREEN.COM LTD has launched a new range of environmental and all weather telephones. The company says under the Avicom brand the Kusaidia range offers a wide selection of features and functions to cover all aspects of emergency and help point telephony requirements.
HTL has announced that it has been appointed as Mirage Machines’ official and exclusive global rental partner. Mirage Machines design and manufacture portable machine tools for use across a number of sectors - including energy, nuclear, offshore, subsea, renewable and mining reportedly making them the perfect fit to complement HTL’s controlled bolting product portfolio.
BLH Nobel SAYS the LCAMP is a field service / replaceable amplifier for use with its KOSD and KIMD range of offshore load cells. It offers 4…20mA output, HART communication for diagnostics and NAMUR error signalling with a choice of a single bridge with single current loop or dual bridge and dual current versions.
Owners and operators contemplating the dismantling of offshore platforms may not be fully aware of their legal responsibilities in relation to the presence of hazardous materials, an industry specialist has warned. Asbestos risk management specialists Lucion Environmental says it is taking steps to remind the oil and gas sector that under the terms of the EU Ship Recycling Regulation 2013, offshore platforms and rigs are formally required to hold an Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM).
Dialight, a global leader in LED lighting technology, has introduced the emergency version of its SafeSite and DuroSite Stainless Steel Linear fixtures with a new one-piece design.
Two flushing and testing systems, manufactured and supplied by UK specialist Hughes Pumps, are said to be proving the integrity of flexible flowlines being laid to the seabed in up to 2,200m water offshore in Brazil’s Campo Basin.
Dean, Smith & Grace says after a long and illustrious history producing some of the world's most advanced and renowned flat bed lathes, it is moving to a new R & D and manufacturing facility at MTTG, its parent company's headquarters in Halifax, Yorkshire.
As companies push the limits of performance in cold climates and harsh environments, demand for strong, safe and well-proven materials is on the rise. Components like pipeline bolts, hydraulic parts and offshore lifting devices must offer greater reliability at -50°C or lower sub-zero temperatures.
Hydraulics are commonly utilised to control the yaw, pitch and braking systems on modern wind turbines. Accumulators are typically used along with hydraulic power units to feather the blade pitch. Accumulators can also serve as an auxiliary power storage device to quickly and safely rotate the blade to a null position in extreme wind conditions.
The Nord-Lock Group, a world leader in bolt securing systems reports it offers a unique combination of bolting expertise and a wide product range, including wedge-locking solutions and Superbolt tensioners.
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Victaulic, a global manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, reports it has appointed Ian Lawless as vice president, oil and gas, Europe.
With the introduction of a new high pressure electromagnetic flowmeter, Endress+Hauser says it now offers a complete portfolio of instrumentation for the oil & gas industry. Robust and approved for use in hazardous areas, the Promag 53 is said to be ideal for demanding environmental and process conditions and for both upstream and downstream applications.
