More energy efficient steam systems are the promise of the new STS17.2 steam trap station launched by Spirax Sarco in an expansion of its Quick-Fit steam trapping range. Comprising all the components needed for a steam trap installation in one easy-to-fit package, the STS17.2 lowers the total cost of ownership of steam plant and can help companies to reduce their carbon emissions. The whole package is supported by a 10-year warranty for total peace of mind.

The Preston based pneumatic and hydraulic experts are proud to introduce PROTECT AIR™products to their comprehensive range of compressed air focussed safety products.
Blue Diamond, the exclusive distributor of Anderol Speciality Lubricants in the UK, has added Anderol Chain Oil XL 220 FG to its extensive range of food grade, high performance lubricants. The new chain lubricant meets the requirements of NSF H1 for food grade lubricants and is ideally suited to high temperature operations up to +276˚C. It provides a greatly improved performance compared with traditional polar PAO's or PAG's.
ABC deems single frequency impedance testing obsolete
CFB Boilers recently completed a major steam boiler plant upgrade for the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC) in South Mimms.
From a quiet debut last year, the Total Productive Maintenance program (TPM) is now showing - clearly and loudly - its first contributions to the organisation's Operational Excellence journey.
PCB Piezotronics, a world leader in vibration, acoustic, pressure, force and torque sensors, has a new ICP® industrial accelerometer that installs conveniently into tight spaces at lower cost than existing through bolt sensors. The new model 607A11 Swiveler® provides a unique 360° swivel mount making installation in tight spots quick and easy.
After three decades, the data logging market is still going strong driven by new technologies, greater penetration of wireless data links and Web enabled instrumentation, says Nathan Neal of Grant Instruments.
Aston Manor are the UK's number one independently owned cider producer and the country's third largest, with 1.4 million hectolitres of cider produced last year.
Preston-based pneumatic and hydraulic specialists Tom Parker Ltd., has announced that, in response to increasing demand from customers, it is expanding its SICO-AIR range by offering the entire range in larger sizes of up to 50mm.
There's no escaping the rapid adoption of smartphones and tablets, but isn't it about time we started using them with mobile applications to improve the way automation equipment is maintained?
