Hydraulics Pneumatics Features

A new generation of pneumatic valves for car wash systems

A new generation of pneumatic valves for car wash systems

It is estimated that two out of every three car owners visit a car wash at least once a month. The chances are that they use a gantry car wash from German company, WashTec AG, a company that has installed most of the car wash systems across Europe.

Hydraulic innovations for harbour and container cranes

Hydraulic innovations for harbour and container cranes

Demanding operating conditions, heavy loads and round-the-clock operations associated with portside container cranes call for high-performance hydraulic systems.

Engineered fabric improves air bearings performance

Engineered fabric improves air bearings performance

The Finland-based company, Solving specialises in both manual and automated air bearing and wheel supported handling systems that are capable of moving loads of as much as 5,000 tonnes.

Pneumatically controlled water pumping system keeps Guernsey dry

Pneumatically controlled water pumping system keeps Guernsey dry

Much like the mainland UK, Guernsey was ravaged by the the weather this year. But thanks to a remotely controlled, pneumatically operated pumping station that was completed last year, one area of the island has escaped damage from the resulting floods.

UK firm manufactures world’s biggest elevator buffer

UK firm manufactures world’s biggest elevator buffer

After two years of research and development, and an investment in excess of £1.5 million, leading UK energy absorption technology expert Oleo International has had its new HSL115 and HSL 72 high speed elevator buffers certified to recognised industry standards.

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