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Let BPMA Provide Your Pump Training

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) has been running dedicated pump training courses since the mid 1990’s and has helped equip hundreds of individuals with the knowledge and skills required to understand the design, installation and operation of this essential piece of equipment.   
As part of its ongoing commitment to this aspect of its service provision to both its Members and the wider ‘pump using industry’, the BPMA has secured CPD accreditation across its full training programme.

Its suite of technically based one-day courses are presented by an experienced tutor in a modular form. (Read More) 

VP Academy: our new online learning platform, making product instructions and information easy and effortless!

 VPInstruments, manufacturer of leading flow metering equipment for easy insight into energy flows, is proud to announce the new online learning platform: VP Academy. This platform will cover all instructions and information about our products. It shows how, when and where VPInstruments’ products can be used.

VP Academy enables you to learn at your own time and pace. Both fundamental steps and in-depth knowledge of the VPInstruments’ products are provided on the platform. This new online learning environment is especially designed to make instructions and information as easy and as effortless as possible. (Read More) 

Specialist pump maintenance resources available 24/7

As an innovative pump manufacturer and independent maintenance provider, Sulzer is uniquely placed to offer specialist technical knowledge and support for all types of pumps, including those from other manufacturers. One area that requires specialist skills and expertise is the nuclear power sector and Sulzer has established a service center in Chattanooga, (Read More)

Intelligent Pump Control Resets the Bar for High Pressure Coolant Delivery

Wanner has introduced intelligent pump control for its Hydra-Cell pumps that it claims will generate significant savings while improving machined part quality.

High pressure coolant pumps are traditionally set to accommodate the tool in the carousel with the largest coolant flow requirement. (Read More) 

Emerson releases Severe Service app for optimised control valve maintenance

The app gives direct access to Fisher™ control valve sizing and diagnosis tools

Emerson has released its Severe Service app developed for process control engineers in need of quick and easy control valve diagnosis and maintenance for the most difficult installations within process plants. (Read More)

IMI precision engineering unveils new digital solutions for smart manufacturing

IMI Precision Engineering is using its presence at the 2019 Hannover Messe to showcase its latest IMI Norgren connected products as it aims to support customers on their digitalisation journeys.

Located in Hall 23, the IMI Precision exhibition space will echo the overall show theme of ‘Integrated Industry – Industrial Intelligence’ with four clearly structured technology zones covering solutions for factory automation, process automation, service and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). (Read More)

Webtec to showcase new CV120 hydraulic combination valve offering complete motor control for mobile machinery

Hannover Messe, 1 - 5 April 2019 British Fluid Power Association Pavilion, Hall 21, Stand J13

Webtec will be showcasing its latest range of hydraulic components and hydraulic test equipment at this year’s Hannover Messe 2019, which for the first time will include the recently launched CV120 series. (Read More) 

HANNOVER MESSE – Get new technology first!

HANNOVER MESSE is the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology. With its core focus on “Integrated Industry – Industrial Intelligence”, it covers the full range of digitization solutions for tomorrow’s manufacturing and energy systems.

HANNOVER MESSE 2019 will feature six parallel shows – IAMD (Integrated Automation, Motion & Drives), Digital Factory, Energy, Industrial Supply, ComVac and Research & Technology – as well as special showcases for startups and career starters, plus over 90 conferences and forums. HANNOVER MESSE 2019 will run from 1 to 5 April 2019 in Hannover, Germany, and will put the spotlight on Sweden as its official Partner Country. (Read More)

Have you heard about THE CBM CONFERENCE?

As you may know, Mobius Institute trains thousands of people just like you every year, and we know that everyone needs the opportunity to learn more about condition monitoring and reliability improvement. It is important to get hands-on experience with the tools and techniques, listen to educational presentations, meet with other practitioners, learn from practitioner case studies, and meet with the companies that provide products and services that help us in our work. (Read More)

Condition Monitoring. A different type of insurance.

Insurance. It is probably fair to say that no one likes paying for it, but we are relieved to have it when the time comes to make a claim for an unexpected breakdown, loss of equipment or loss of output.

A real bugbear of insurance is that it can feel like ‘lost’ money in the years when a claim is not made.

The same ‘what am I getting for my money’ can also be applied to condition monitoring sensors when used as part of a predictive maintenance strategy. (Read More)