Magazine Features

C.K dextro VDE Screwdriver Range – Making tough jobs easier!

Always looking to introduce exciting new and innovative products, C.K offers a fantastic range of screwdrivers and has developed its most comprehensive range yet, designed to meet every requirement. (Read More)

HazLoc Cabinet Coolers Approved for Class I Div 1

EXAIR’s new Hazardous Location Cabinet Cooler® Systems have been set apart from the competition by achieving the UL classified designation for Div1 environments.

They have been tested by UL and passed their stringent requirements for use upon classified purged and pressurized electrical enclosures within Class I Div 1, Groups A, B, C and D; Class II Div 1, Groups E, F and G – and Class III environments. (Read More)

Easy Access with C.K tools MightyRods Toolbox Set

Following on from the success of its pioneering range of next generation MightyRods PRO Cable Rods, C.K has launched the new C.K MightyRods PRO Toolbox Set 3.3m (T5419).

A compact handy toolbag size, offering efficient cable installation in confined spaces, the new MightyRods PRO Toolbox Set also has the added benefit of 100% splinterproof rods, thanks to their unique SplinterShieldTM coating. (Read More)

Safety First - C.K’s Solution for the Best in Cable Routing

Every tradesman is familiar with cable routing and the risks of splinters with some cable rods.  That became a painful reality for Jason Price of Jason Price Electrical Services, whose hand was badly injured last year when a cable rod by another supplier splintered during use. (Read More)

ABB launches IEC Food Safe motors designed for easy cleaning and long life

ABB’s new Food Safe stainless steel motors for food and beverage plants can withstand high pressure cleaning, helping to maintain hygiene standards while reducing downtime.

ABB has launched a full range of IEC Food Safe motors designed for applications in the food and beverage industry that need frequent sanitation. (Read More) 

Larger Low Cost 316SS Air Conveyors for Food, Pharma and Chemical

EXAIR’s new 2-1/2” (64mm) and 3” (76mm) 316 stainless steel Line VacsTM are powerful in-line conveyors that transport high volumes of material through ordinary hose or tube.

Designed for areas like food and pharmaceutical processing which require the benefits of 316SS including excellent chemical and corrosion resistance, (Read More) 

ENGIE Fabricom Unveils Ambitious Plans to Grow the Multi-Million Pound Business

One of the UK’s leading engineering and construction companies – ENGIE Fabricom – has introduced a new organisational structure that will drive the business to reach its ambitious target of achieving a turnover of £150m by 2022.

Operating from five sites across the UK – including Grimsby, Immingham, Lowestoft, Stokesley and Middlesbrough – the business has restructured its management team and made three senior appointments as it strives to modernise operations and adopt a more holistic approach throughout the full organisation. (Read More)

Thermal Imaging Ensures High Quality Climate Control

Climate control ceilings are becoming increasingly popular in modern building design for many reasons.  From an architectural standpoint they allow the climate control of the indoor environment to be invisibly integrated into the structure of the building, providing considerable flexibility in layout and design. The building’s inhabitants benefit from uniform temperature, (Read More) 

The Advantages Of Pneumatic Versus Electric Hoists

Why Air Hoists Are Beyond Compare For Safe, Reliable, Cost-Effective Lifting

When considering a new investment in hoist technology, a full comparison between pneumatic and electric hoists can pay real dividends. In short, pneumatic hoists from J D Neuhaus (JDN) offer numerous advantages over their electric counterparts. (Read More)

New couplings take centre stage at BAUMA 2019

The new steel spring coupling from Stromag, which takes the shock loading out of drive transmission, will be on show at BAUMA 2019. The latest product development from Stromag, which is part of Altra Industrial Motion Corp., offers a robust solution that can be tailored to suit any application in the off-highway and construction sectors.

For earth-moving and road construction equipment, there are considerable challenges for the power transmission and braking components on vehicles operating in these harsh environments. Providing compact and effective power transmission between the engine and the drive train is crucial to the reliable operation of this equipment. (Read More)