INSIGHT

PWE reviews the recent Plant & Works, Drives & Controls, Air-Tech and IFPEX Exhibitions at the NEC, Birmingham, which took place between 8-10 June.

The banking sector has been blamed heavily for the extent of the recession along with the current Government, but one bank that is pushing its manufacturing credentials is Barclays. Aaron Blutstein spoke to Graeme Allinson, head of manufacturing, tra

PWE looks at the question of whether to outsource site maintenance.

John Hill, marketing services manager for the Pneumatics Division of Parker Hannifin, takes a look at the developments in pneumatic interface technologies.

Philip McArragher, technical manager for HPC Compressed Air Systems, explains that efficient compressed air systems have to be carefully planned and designed. However, energy and cost conscious planning and implementation is just half the story. Only

Bob Goss, senior technology specialist at Henkel, maker of Loctite brand products. provides some clear insights into adhesives that cure by means of light.

Despite the well publicised health risks and the strong legislation covering removal and disposal of existing products, the problem of asbestos in the workplace has not gone away. Sue Burbeck, managing director of Adams Environmental, explains why wo

The CBI (Confederation of British Industry) is joining the fight against global warming in this country. Mitsubishi Electric’s Energy Spokesman Jeff Whiting welcomes them to the energy lobby, but says they need to prove their commitment with long ter

Chris Haines, customer support and maintenance manager at Rockwell Automation. takes a look at how to use maintenance as a strategic business asset.

Covering all areas of the energy sector: energy efficient technology, energy procurement and energy management, The Energy Event has broad appeal. With its mix of educational content and an exhibition the event stands alone in that it is totally ener

Sponsors provide valuable help for the engineering department at the University of Hertfordshire. PWE looks at one course on offer and how one sponsor provides assistance for students whose interest is motorsport.

The Environment Agency’s Pollution Prevention Guidelines provide clear instructions for dealing with trade effluent. However, complying with these regulations can be hindered by the notorious unreliability of the pumps used in the waste disposal pro

Is there such a thing as a seal-less pump? Certainly there are rotary motion pumps that are designated seal-less by their manufacturers in that they do not contain rotating seals. However, these pumps do contain static seals, typically in the form

Stan Jackson, managing director of SPM Instrument UK, looks at the financial benefits of condition monitoring.

Effective edge protection is a priority for those working at height in an industrial environment. John Thelwell of Kee Klamp Ltd outlines the importance for specifiers in making the right choice in system.

With purchasers and store managers singing from different hymn sheets, more often than not they are out of tune. Distribution companies try to bring harmony. PWE recently visited Brammer – a leading MRO products distributor - and discussed these issu