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Top 10 Tips for Selecting the Right Gasket

by Garry Wakeling

Get the most from your gaskets with the top 10 selection tips from ERIKS...

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Breaking Down the Barriers of Industry 4.0

by David Manning-Ohren

We all know that Industry 4.0 is a hot topic at the moment for UK industry, so why are there obstacles in the way of its implementation? 

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The Whole Kit and Caboodle

by Andy Silver

Kitting solutions for OEMs are nothing new. In fact they’re an acknowledged way to achieve lean manufacturing and value engineering. But there are kits of components – and then there are kits of components that come packaged with added-value design and engineering support, application expertise, distribution and logistics excellence, and all-round know-how.

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Roller Bearings Seal the Deal

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Spherical roller bearings are designed to withstand high loads – and sealed versions have the additional advantage of extending service life even further, says David Oliver, Channel and Platform Development Manager, Bearings and Units at SKF.

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When Cutting 2,500 Wires Improved Efficiency

by Victor Harris

Bulk materials handling operations at the Fiddlers Ferry power coal plant have traditionally been carried out from a control desk linked to a mimic panel: a physical display with a pictorial representation of the coal plant, with indicators showing whether the status of the plant is running, stopped, isolated or fault.

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What's the Point of Pump Efficiency?

by Andy Cruse

Every pump has a Best Efficiency Point (BEP). And finding it will not only mean the pump will use the least energy for the highest performance. But also by operating your pump at or near its Best Efficiency Point, it will also mean increased reliability, so it pumps better, for longer.

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You Can't Escape Responsibilities From Gas Escapes

by David Manning-Ohren

Leaving the EU won’t let you off the hook where VOC leaks are concerned. The EU Directive on Industrial Emissions will still remain part of British law. So if you store or handle gases you will still be required – in the words of the Directive – to “control emissions using the best available techniques.” But do you know what those techniques are?

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How Many Ways Can You Resolve a Gearbox Issue?

by Mahesh Patel

There are probably as many issues that arise with gearboxes as there are gearboxes in everyday operation.

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Safer Hoses, Longer Lives

by Mark Carpenter

Think about possible causes of a fire or explosion, and a rubber hose probably won’t feature on your list. But using the wrong type of hose to convey certain materials can lead to static electricity. Static electricity can lead to a spark… and we all know what that can lead to.

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Bearing Secrets Every Engineer Should Know

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As some bearings fail or cause trouble prematurely, it is vital to be able to identify and predict failure beforehand so that preventive measures can be taken.

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