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‘One-for-all’ synchronous belt drive solution for arduous applications

The introduction of the Conti Synchrochain® ‘One-for-All’ belt drive solution that is an ideal all-round synchronous belt for arduous applications, where it is essential to have not only maximum power transmission, but also maximum resistance to an adverse working environment. It is also a credible alternative to chain drives, as no lubrication is required. In contrast to other synchronous belts which can be noisy and wear out pulleys it is...

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Conveyor chain gets heavy duty

To complement the existing range of British Standard Conveyor Chain, Renold has introduced an extra strength chain that is more suitable for conveyor applications selected on ultimate tensile strength (breaking load). Each chain is the same size dimensionally as its normal counterpart, for example an extra strength 24000 lbs chain has basically the same dimensions as a normal 12000 lbs series chain. This chain is used extensively in the...

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Tough seals meet face-to-face

A new range of metal-faced seals from Pioneer Weston draws on 60+ years of experience designing, developing and manufacturing mechanical rotary seals with the addition of o-ring elastomeric materials expertise and design technology from parent company ERIKS – acknowledged as Europe’s largest manufacturer and supplier of o-ring seals. ...

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Taking a bearing on vibratory screens

NSK’s new integrated bearing assembly units have been designed specifically for manufacturers and repairers of vibrating screens. The screen units are designed by NSK to meet manufacturer’s requirements. They integrate high strength housings, vibratory-specification bearings, seals, bolts and washers, into bespoke assemblies that are pre-greased and ready to install. This reduces inventory, installation and warranty costs, and brings the...

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Solenoid valves for a tight spot

Norgren has unveiled its FAS series of 10 and 15mm miniature solenoid valves for applications where space is tight. The new series of 10 and 15mm miniature solenoid valves They are available for piloting and motion control projects, through to arduous and demanding fluid and gas control applications. Designated as Picosol (10mm) and Microsol (15mm), these Swiss engineered valves are reliable, durable and proven in various applications such as...

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Eaton valves provide relief when the pressure is on

Eaton has introduced a range of Vickers direct-acting, poppet-style relief valves, suitable for safety circuits and industrial applications that typically have high duty cycles. The valves provide a compact and cost-effective solution for handling high pressure and flow requirements in tough engineering and general environment applications. The Vickers valves offer rated pressures adjustable from 25bar to 400bar, with flow rates up to 350...

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Free football gear – with ERIKS Tools+Maintenance...

The PredictorPro World Cup football competition is being sponsored by ERIKS Tools + Maintenance, a range of over 25,000 products containing items ranging from lasers to socket sets, the tools range also provides an access point to a huge range of maintenance services designed to improve productivity. So if you fancy your chances at winning some of the top prizes on offer for predicting results during this World cup competition, you can log-on...

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Thermal imaging reveals hot air at No.10

ITV’s Tonight programme, ‘Money to Burn analysed the energy usage and energy wastage of domestic homes, and was also granted permission to take thermal images of No. 10 Downing Street and The Houses of Parliament. The results, not surprisingly showed how better insulation helped reduce bills in domestic situations, but also how inefficient older buildings can be; including, ironically the building housing the Department of Environment and...

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Putting the seal on food safety

ERIKS is setting the benchmark for food safety with blanket (EC 1935) extraction testing of its food sealing products to FDA 177.2600 standards....

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New 400 page Fenner Drive Design Manual is a ‘must have’ guide to power transmission products

The new, extended and revised 2010 edition of the Fenner Drive Design Manual is now available. An essential power transmission reference tool for design engineers and maintenance engineers, the latest version adds over 100 pages of new products and technical know-how, including many new energy saving solutions. ...

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Energy saving rebuild for industrial tyre shredder…

ERIKS UK has recently applied its engineering know-how to the remanufacture of a tyre shredder used at a new UK tyre recycling centre....

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A long way from ‘Superglue’

After research carried out with thousands of customers worldwide in order to update the iconic Loctite 243 and 270 thread lock products....

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Easy pulley alignment

The newly launched Fenner Drive Alignment Laser can be installed in a few seconds and is the perfect tool for pulley and sprocket alignment. Applied magnetically the laser line that is projected on to the targets clearly indicates misalignment and how to adjust the machines. The tool has targets that can be read out ‘visually’ providing high degrees of accuracy that are sufficient for most users. The product is compact and light and suitable for...

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ERIKS awarded IECEx standard for hazardous area motor repair

ERIKS’ Electro-Mechanical Workshop, based in Chesterfield, has successfully been audited and subsequently achieved certification by BSSFEEFA to the IECEX Standard for the overhaul and repair of electric motors used in potentially explosive atmospheres. The workshop is only the third motor repair facility in the UK to achieve this status. IEC 60079-19 certification requires repairers to establish and maintain procedures as well as employees’...

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New TradCom software to be launched

A fully enhanced version of ERIKS’ TradCom software, the web-based ordering and inventory management application, will soon be launched in the UK. The new version has a more intuitive user interface through which users can simplify their purchasing of indirect goods through the provision of a multi-commodity industrial products catalogue. The system allows users to create and manage their own accounts and to manage local inventory. Using the...

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New website offers enhanced Drive Design Assistant

A new website with enhanced functionality and features has been launched. Perhaps the most exciting new feature of the website is the latest version of the Fenner Select on-line Drive Design Assistant which provides engineers with a structured and detailed approach to getting the very best from belt drives, from the design stage onwards. The Drive Design Assistant allows users to design a drive from first principles, make calculations of...

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Protect your investment with regular cleaning

For every industrial and food-manufacturing organisation, equipment, machinery and fleet represent significant capital investment, so it is important to make sure they are cleaned and maintained on a regular basis. Not only does this ensure reliability but it also helps maintain high levels of quality in manufacturing and processing. KÄRCHER has launched its new HDC range of stationary high-pressure cleaning systems that offer the solution for...

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Simrit and ERIKS formalise partnership

Simrit and ERIKS have formalised their partnership in the UK by signing an approved distributor agreement. Simrit supplies companies in all sectors with radial shaft seals, O-rings, static seals, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, bellows, bespoke sealing products and vibration control technology. Simrit relies on the expertise of exclusive distributors worldwide and ERIKS UK, with the establishment of the Sealing Technology Centre in Dudley and...

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Tough inverter

The Fenner QuickDrive (QD) range of inverters is being expanded with the addition of an IP66 rated QD:E model. The IP66 unit is available from 0.37kW to 7.5kW (110-440V) and is specifically designed with a smooth crevice free shape to reduce the opportunities for the build-up of debris. The Fenner QD:E (E for Easy) selection of drives are competitively priced, with pre-set factory settings that are suitable for most applications. The QD range is...

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Sealing a Triumph

When you’re looking for the ultimate in seal design for a specific application, there’s no-one better than Pioneer Weston. When the engineers at Triumph Motorcycles needed a sealing solution for the gearbox output shaft of a new model, they needed it quickly. So they turned to Pioneer Weston, part of the ERIKS Sealing Technology Centre and home of the Materials Technology Centre. As an organisation which not only has proven expertise in...

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Seals for every application

Pioneer Weston has been at the forefront of rotary and mechanical sealing technology for over 50 years, designing and manufacturing to both ISO/TS16949:2002 and ISO9001:2000 quality accreditations for dynamic sealing solutions and specialist mechanical sealing products. ...

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Simple, precise and powerful control – plus the very highest levels of performance and energy efficiency. Such solutions are increasingly in demand by today’s marketplace – but not so easy to find. These latest offerings from Fenner, however, not only meet this demand, but means that the range covers the complete solution, from power input through to the final driven machine. ...