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Straightforward steps to put carbon cutting ideals into practice
Added: 27 Jul 2022
Few process firms are unaware of the importance of tackling their carbon footprint but for many the…

Mechanical trapped key safety interlocks offer a way round human error in production
Added: 29 Jun 2022
Mechanical trapped key safety interlocks have a vital role in reducing scope for human error and av…

Talking factory sense in every language
Added: 1 Jun 2022
Language barriers provide obstacles to safety and efficiency in the industrial workplace but techno…

Safety and efficiency: collaborators, not competitors
Added: 10 May 2022
Protecting staff should be a priority for all businesses, but how can it be done so that productivi…

Always suit the materials to the industrial application
Added: 9 May 2022
Using operating parts made of high-quality materials is crucial to ensure reliability and stability…

Precision, service life and accuracy are the valve essentials
Added: 4 May 2022
Accuracy may be key for a continuous control valve, but so is maintaining precision and service lif…

How policing the ’chain’ gangs became a lot smarter
Added: 20 Apr 2022
Counterfeit products are a greater threat than ever before, warns Domino Printing Sciences' Adem Ku…

Strengthening the supply chain
Added: 6 Apr 2022
Ongoing disruptions continue to impact companies and customers, says Tim Doggett. Here he explains …

Why process safety and preventative maintenance go hand in hand
Added: 21 Mar 2022
When operating a heat transfer system, the key to maintenance is dealing with the problem, not the …

Aerators boost treatment plant's year-round effectiveness
Added: 28 Dec 2021
Landia aerators played an important role in the upgrade by Phoenix Engineering of Yorwaste’s Harewo…

Chemical pump solution keeps environment on the radar
Added: 14 Dec 2021
As a leading chemical process plant operator, INEOS is conscious of the importance of heeding envir…

Launching a tech innovation? Have your patents in place first to protect your IP
Added: 5 Nov 2021
Demand for climate tech solutions has never been greater. That’s a wonderful opportunity, says Jim …

Why quality management makes for better processes post–Covid
Added: 4 Oct 2021
Quality and consistency have always been benchmarks of good business in manufacturing and engineeri…

The safety challenges for rubber and plastic recycling processes
Added: 30 Sep 2021
As rubber and plastic waste continues to grow, The UK is actively seeking alternative uses for thes…

In-house solution produces answer to gas supply inconsistencies
Added: 1 Sep 2021
The best equipment couldn’t perform its best when an essential gas supply fell short on delivery. S…

Safe seals make for safe plant operations
Added: 3 Aug 2021
Mechanical seals are critical for safe operation in refineries and chemical plants. Ensuring their …

2021: The year industry turns the corner on AI
Added: 13 Jul 2021
Capital intensive industries can benefit from accelerated digital strategies to improve efficiencie…

Valves seal the deal for award-winning pumps project
Added: 20 Jun 2021
Anglian Water’s award-winning project improves performance and control of sewage pumping stations, …

The four pumping ingredients for successful brewing
Added: 17 Jun 2021
While the challenges of brewing are legion, SEEPEX’s Peter McGarian provides a rundown of the four …

Lighting’s vital role in safe HMI
Added: 16 Jun 2021
Electro-sensitive protective equipment provides safe, barrier-free access in an era of human-machin…