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When a piece of pumping equipment wears out, it is usually essential to complete the repair as soon as possible, but when it is on the scale of a large Archimedes screw pump, some expert help is generally needed. So, when one of its screw pumps suffered an unexpected failure, Scottish Water called on ECS Engineering Services to complete the repair work. The...
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ECS completes full refurbishment of Archimedes screw pump for Scottish Water
The design and installation of automation systems is often approached from a ‘top down’ perspective, from the control platform down to the sensors and actuators. But Murrelektronik has adopted a 'bottom up' philosophy that is more cost effective and efficient in comparison.
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The importance of a 'bottom up' installation philosophy
Welcome to our regular technology round up, “The Left Handed Mallet.” Whilst the title is a tongue in cheek reference to a very old joke, the subjects of this tech round-up are all seriously innovative engineering solutions. In this instalment, PIF looks at bionic fingertips, superfast data transfer and a wristband that detects seizures. Every...
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The Left Handed Mallet: Tech Round-Up March 2016
As part of a continuous improvement programme, Severn Trent Water identifies and replaces equipment that has reached the end of its service life. A recent project in South Yorkshire involved the replacement of four Archimedes screwpumps that had achieved over 30 years in service. The contract was delivered by ECS Engineering Services as a turnkey...
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How a screw pump improved the reliability and efficiency of a treatment works
Murrelektronik's MVK Metal Safety fieldbus module boasts active safety technology, generating safe inputs and outputs combined with a safe control (F-PLC). Watch this video from Murrelektronik to find out more.
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Video Tutorial: Murrelektonik's MVK Metal Safety with active safety technology
Natural rubber is a remarkable material that undergoes a long journey from the bark of the Pará rubber tree, through to being vulcanised and then moulded into the final product that makes its way to your plant machinery. In this article, Martin’s Rubber explain the advantages of natural rubber. Next time you jump in your car, spare a thought...
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Martin’s Rubber explain the advantages of natural rubber
Bürkert’s new Type 6164 cartridge valve promises much in the way of performance, reliability, light weight and commendable service life. Here, PIF gives you a detailed first look at this impressive new pneumatic pilot valve. The new Type 6164 cartridge valve from Bürkert is a pneumatic pilot valve where the solenoid and precision moulded plastic...
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Introducing Bürkert’s new Type 6164 cartridge valve
For applications involving thick media, a knife gate valve is a cut above the rest when it comes to handling media containing solids. In this article, BM Engineering Supplies give us an overview of the functions and benefits of their Orbinox range of knife gate valves. Knife gate valves are so called because of their ability to cut through media...
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Why Orbinox Knife Gate Valves are a cut above
At the moment the engineering sector is suffering from an image problem amongst children, according to two new reports. It seems that despite seeing the value of engineering to society, the majority of school aged children simply aren’t interested in pursuing a career in the industry. However, could the answer lie in giving 11-14 year olds more positive...
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School pupils need more engineering experiences to consider a career in the industry
Safety technology is a major topic in the automation industry. Murrelektronik’s safety range allows system designers complete flexibility. They can choose from traditional passive safety systems to an intelligent decentralised installation. This flexible concept makes it possible to reach the highest safety categories within a system, with a variety...
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Murrelektronik safety technology for flexible cost effective installations
Pressure transmitters are devices that measure pressure in a liquid, fluid, or gas. In this article, BM Engineering give us an in-depth description of how pressure transmitters work and the advantages of using one of their devices from Bürkert. A pressure transmitter or pressure sensor is a device that measures pressure in a liquid, fluid, or...
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BM Engineering explain the functions of a pressure transmitter
Ethernet based protocols are now the networks of choice. Ethernet is a means of transmitting a signal between two or more devices over a shared medium. It is not a protocol and is only concerned with the medium used, the way the signal is put onto that medium, and what form that signal takes.
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What is Ethernet?
Actuators have revolutionised the process industry by giving us the ability to operate valves at the push of a button. In this article, BM Engineering showcase three of the best pneumatic actuators on the market today from Max-Air, Bürkert and Valsteam. Pneumatic actuators convert energy, typically compressed air, into mechanical motion. The...
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BM Engineering showcase 3 of the best pneumatic actuators
When Gobbler Boats set out to build their award-winning Gobbler Oil Spill Recovery Vessel (OSRV), they employed the rubber manufacturing skills and expertise of Martin’s Rubber Company to keep their project afloat. Gobbler Boats provide rapid response, oil recovery vessels, pollution containment systems and equipment for all regions including...
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Martin’s Rubber keeps vessel project ship shaped
This article introduces the CAMTU (compressed air microbial test unit) from Parker Balston for indentifying sources of contamination in compressed air. The CAMTU unit is lightweight and comes complete with connection tubing, shut off valve and a special designed pressure regulator and metering orifice.
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Identify sources of contamination in compressed air using CAMTU Microbial Test Unit
The sizing of a valve is absolutely crucial. It not only affects how much flow can pass through the valve but it also dictates the flow coefficient and the overall performance. Read this tutorial article about the important considerations when sizing valves.
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6 reasons why it is essential to choose the correct valve size for your application.
The University of Sheffield is striving to equip its engineering graduates with the ‘soft skills’ needed to succeed in industry and academia, through the teachings of its Sheffield Engineering Leadership Academy (SELA). It is recognised that the UK lacks sufficient numbers of engineers, especially in industry. A scheme run by the University...
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Engineering an aspirational career path
When market forces dictate that a manufacturer requires an extension of their existing facilities time is often of the essence. Planning permission can often be a major stumbling block, but not with Spaciotempo temporary buildings because they take care of all the temporary building regulations for you. Spaciotempo keeps to the temporary building...
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Spaciotempo explain temporary building regulations
What exactly is the cost of automation downtime to the modern day manufacturing industry? That is the question being posed by a new white paper from Mitsubishi Electric, which PIF explores in this article.
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True cost of automation downtime explored in new white paper from Mitsubishi Electric
Murrelektronik offers the widest range of Industrial Ethernet connectors on the market. No matter if they’re used in IP20 cabinet wiring, in a harsh industrial IP67 environment, or from the cabinet or the office world into the field; Murrelektronik has the connector technology for you. Murrelektronik’s cables are designed to meet industrial...
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Murrelektronik’s Industrial Ethernet Connectors
Specifying power transmission components that match real life considerations, like reliability and operational footprint, can be a challenge. That’s where some expert knowledge from distributors like Drive Lines Technologies can make all the difference. Whether you’re building a prototype, starting a new production run or sourcing replacement...
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Power transmission components spanning the entire drive train
Oil free air is the standard for high quality compressed air, the only way to achieve oil free compressed air is through Catalysis - see The BEKOKAT catalytic convertor.
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Catalytic converter for high quality Oil Free Air in Compressed Air Systems
Murrelektronik is well regarded for producing complete systems for the control, measuring and monitoring of machines, installations and production lines. In this blog, PIF explores their wide range of solutions for the ultimate in complete control systems.
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Complete Control Systems from Murrelektronik
Solenoid valves are an essential component in the control of fluids and gases. The basic design has subtly evolved over the years, to the stage where there is now a solenoid valve to suit just about every application. In this article, we speak to Kelly Booth, solenoid valve specialist at Bürkert UK, to find out how to select the ideal solenoid val...
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Bürkert has a solenoid valve for every occasion
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