April/May 2019

SPOTLIGHT When considering a new investment in hoist technology, a full comparison between pneumatic and electric hoists can pay real dividends. In short, pneumatic hoists from J D NEUHAUS (JDN) offer numerous advantages over their electric counterparts. The company says in areas such as duty cycle, variable speed control, weatherproofing, installation and operation, maintenance, robustness, investment costs, lifetime costs and of course safety, a JDN pneumatic hoist really makes a difference. Duty cycle is amongst others an important area of focus. Electric drives can only be used for intermittent operations (S2 duty), so are not suitable for continuous use. Conversely, JDN says its pneumatic hoists have no downtime and a 100% duty cycle rating and in addition, its pneumatic hoists can work constantly without causing excessive temperatures thanks to the patented design self cooling gearbox, where decompressed air flows through channels within the gearbox to cool the gear train. This offers a great benefit to end users as hoists can be in uninterrupted use over multiple shifts. JDN says with regard to variable speed, a pneumatically operated hoist is able to offer easy, accurate and wide-ranging speed control at low cost, enabling simple, sensitive and accurate positioning of loads in all environmental conditions. In comparison, an electric hoist will require a frequency converter (also known as a VFD) and shielded wires to prevent radio interference, while the motor will need thermo-elements to avoid increased heating at the windings. t | 01224 722751 e | info@jdneuhaus.co.uk w | www.jdngroup.com PNEUMATIC VERSUS ELECTRIC HOISTS As the new Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) comes into force, businesses in central London are being forced to make choices about how to absorb the cost. One business that relies on road vehicles to deliver its service is 24-7 emergency hydraulic repair provider, PIRTEK. The franchised operation offers a one-hour ETA to customers on-road and on-site at all times. The company says as ever, one option is to pass increased costs on to the consumer but this is not the Pirtek way. Pirtek franchises have invested in modern vehicles that meet emissions standards and are therefore exempt. t | 020 8749 8444 w | www.pirtek.co.uk SHIELDING CUSTOMERS FROM ADDED COSTS WEBTEC, a specialist manufacturer of hydraulic measurement and control products, is unveiling its FlowHUB ViscoCorrect, and says it is an innovative and intelligent hydraulic flow monitoring device with integral temperature measurement and large digital display, now for use on oils, water and water-based fluids. Martin Cuthbert, MD of Webtec commented, “We have seen more customers asking for a flow monitoring solution that they can take from stock and quickly configure for their specific application. The FlowHUB ViscoCorrect can be setup easily for use on water, biodegradable (water based) fluids as well as conventional hydraulic and lubrication oils at the touch of a button, it’s a truly innovative solution”. w | www.webtec.com t | 01480 397400 e | sales-uk@webtec.com HYDRAULIC FLOW MONITORING RANGE With over 30 years’ experience in the hydraulic industry, M&R HYDRAULICS says it is geared to provide a rapid response for hydraulic components supply and repair. Areas of expertise are: • Hydraulic hose manufacture and components supply (24/7 call out service) • Hydraulic cylinder overhaul and service • UK Distributor for Hy-Pro Filtration including oil conditioning services • In house oil analysis and reporting • Accumulator supply/service • UK distributor for Larzep products • UK distributor for Camozzi products t | 0151 357 1901 e | sales@mrhydraulics.co.uk w | www.mrhydraulics.co.uk ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS As a commercial fluid specialist, APPLIED PUMPS says it has a complete programme of pumps and related fluid equipment: Screw Pumps & Gear Pumps for FUELS & OILS Centrifugal Pumps for WATER, EFFLUENT, CHEMICALS, FUELS.. Pumps for fluid transfer, air conditioning, circulation, cooling, tankers, spraying, dosing… Drum & Container Pumps for SOLVENTS, CHEMICALS, OILS & FUELS ATEX Ex certified equipment API certified pumps also certification to Lloyds, ABS, DNV marine Be-spoke packages designed & built to order Agitators & Mixers Filtration Flow Meters Valves Electric motors & Inverters t | 01246 260102 e | info@appliedpumps.co.uk w | www.appliedpumps.co.uk COMMERCIAL FLUID SPECIALIST UNIFLEX reports its innovative HM crimpers are setting new standards and says the HM 480 is a perfect example here, combining high productivity and quality with outstanding ergonomics and a long service life. The machine offers an opening stroke of more than 150 mm and an opening diameter of 380 mm (without dies). It can thus be used to crimp industrial hoses up to 8” with ANSI flanges and pipe fittings up to 12” without having to remove the dies. The fixed 6-o’clock die and the 150 mm long bottom die make workpiece positioning easy. Apart from hydraulic hoses, the machine can be used to join reinforcing steel, steel cables, ropes and insulators with forces up to 4500 kN. t | +49 (0) 6039/9171-270 e | alla.kulakova@uniflex.de w | www.uniflex.de TOP PRODUCTION CRIMPER GENAIR UK, a leading hire company specialising in the supply of air compressors, desiccant dryers and associated equipment is celebrating having one of its new products selected as a finalist in this year’s prestigious Hire Association Europe, Hire Awards of Excellence. Representing GenAir in the ‘Hire Industry Product of the Year’ category will be its ‘All Weather, Emission Free’ electric air compressor. In a strong line up, GenAir’s compressor will be competing against a range of site lighting equipment, access machinery, welfare products and demolition tools. t | 0844 775 0890 e | sales@genair.co.uk EMISSION FREE AIR COMPRESSOR