September 2019

NEWS If not resolved rapidly, pneumatic cylinder breakdowns can have a significant impact on production line productivity and ultimately profitability. Overall such a breakdown can be a 8 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS September 2019 www.hpmag.co.uk stressful situation for all involved. These issues becomes even more acute when the cylinder in question is not available off-the-shelf and may need to be shipped from abroad or even built from scratch, as is the case with many rodless cylinders. Camozzi Automation is addressing this potential problem by expanding its UK-based cylinder service to include Series 52 rodless cylinders in standard and slide bearing versions This service development means that replacement rodless cylinders can be supplied faster than ever before and potential production line downtime minimised as a result. Continual investment Camozzi Automation managing director Adrian Farnham said: “We are continually investing in our infrastructure; not only to meet customer expectations, but to surpass them. The expansion of our cylinder service is living proof of our philosophy of continuous improvement.” Series 52 builds on all the benefits associated with rodless cylinders; being particularly suitable for long stoke applications as there’s no bending of the piston rod and in applications where space is at a premium. Available as double-acting, magnetic or cushioned, all versions are available with either standard or short carriage, thereby catering for a wider range of applications. Camozzi service expansion takes the headache out of rodless cylinder failure The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) which represents the business interests of UK and Irish suppliers of liquid pumps and related pumping equipment on both the domestic and international stage, reports continued growth in its membership numbers, with another three companies recently joining the organisation. The first of these is RuhrPumpen-Industrial, a division of the Global family-owned RuhrPumpen group. Underpinned by an aim to provide ecologically balancing customer solutions, the Industrial division is responsible for manufacturing, servicing, packaging and supporting pumping equipment for use across the process & industrial markets, construction, and building services for fire protection. Protecting families with fire prevention packages, facilitating health within pharmaceutical production, and providing clean drinking water, are just a few reasons why RuhrPumpen believe they are the ideal life-choice for industrial pumping equipment. RuhrPumpen aims to help the reduction of our Planet’s carbon footprint and waste plastic. Ecologically biased engineers use lean and clean processes to manufacture solutions by employing parts that have a long lifetime and can eventually be recycled. Long history The second addition to membership is DESMI A/S, a global manufacturer of pumps and systems for liquid handling, ballast water management and equipment for oil spill response. DESMI was founded in 1834 and is one of Denmark’s oldest companies having a long history of supplying good, reliable solutions, maintaining an innovative approach and utilizing the opportunities on the global market. DESMI was established in the UK in 1978 and in 1998 acquired ROTAN Pumps Ltd, which continues to be a preferred pump choice in many demanding applications. The company is specialised in the development and manufacture of pump solutions for Marine & Offshore, Industry, Oil Spill Combating, Defence & Fuel and Utility both locally and globally. The third business to recognise the benefits of BPMA membership is Saniflo, which is best-known for its range of domestic macerators and pumps that enable extra facilities to be installed when gravity drainage isn’t feasible. Waste is reduced to a liquid form and discharged through small-bore pipework to a soil stack or sewer. Saniflo is the original inventor of the macerator; a pump that can take wastewater away from toilets, basins, showers and a wide range of other appliances and can be used in a variety of domestic and commercial applications. Constant investment in the range and the introduction of new products ensures the company offers the best choice whatever the site situation. The Saniflo macerator was first introduced into the UK over 40 years ago and the company has introduced new and bigger industrial macerators and lifting stations, kitchen and shower pumps, as well as units that remove condensate from boilers, air conditioning or refrigeration units. Commenting on the recent additions, which bring the total membership number up to 85, Steve Schofield, director and chief executive of the BPMA said: “We are delighted to welcome these companies into the BPMA and afford them all of the support services at our disposal. Their varied product and service offerings dovetail nicely with that of other members, and we look forward to developing strong and mutually rewarding relationships with each of them.” BPMA signs up three new members