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Xylem supports operation to make Whaley Bridge dam safe

07/10/2019

A major disaster was narrowly averted in a well-coordinated operation to prevent the collapse of the dam wall at Toddbrook Reservoir in Whaley Bridge. Xylem Water Solutions UK provided pumps to drain the water and its rapid engineering response ensured a successful operation.

Extending pump life expectancy

07/10/2019

Feedwater pumps are the heart of any steam generation process and as such, they are considered critical assets. When viewed from the cardiologic perspective, feedwater pump criticality becomes patently obvious, without a healthy, reliable heart, the process will degrade and eventually cease to function.

Eaton’s CMA valves deliver precise steering control to four-way sideloaders

07/10/2019

Eaton announces delivery of a valve system to Bulmor GmbH, a manufacturer of sideloaders. By specifying Eaton’s CMA Advanced Mobile Valve with Independent Metering in its new series of four-way sideloader forklifts, the company achieved far superior steering control over earlier systems.

Optimising a compressed air system with a centralised controller

07/10/2019

Central controllers are the backbone of an optimised compressor installation, managing the whole compressor room, matching the air supply to demand while offering pressure stability, and contributing significantly to energy efficiency. It is a proven fact that a 1bar pressure band reduction can achieve as much as 7 percent in direct energy cost savings.

The fast-moving world of motor racing technology

03/06/2019

The fast-moving world of motor racing technology is constantly changing because of the desire to gain an advantage in such a highly competitive arena, as well as the need to comply with ever-changing rules and regulations. This is especially true since the introduction of an all-electric racing series – the ABB FIA Formula E Championship.

Hydraulics Pneumatics Features

Xylem supports operation to make Whaley Bridge dam safe

Extending pump life expectancy

Eaton’s CMA valves deliver precise steering control to four-way sideloaders

Optimising a compressed air system with a centralised controller

The fast-moving world of motor racing technology