November/ December 2021

NEWS Reynolds Contamination Control has extended its global reach by partnering with sensor specialist Oil Advantage. The move combines the strengths of both companies. Crucially, it pairs Oil Advantages’s novel sensor technology with Reynolds Contamination Control’s The Link – a robust, cloud-based system designed for smaller, specialised customers. The package gives potential clients a real-time oil condition monitoring system. Reynolds Contamination Control’s technical director, Wayne Hubball, says: “Combining The Link with Oil Advantage’s sensor capabilities means customers will benefit from comprehensive, end-to-end solutions for condition monitoring – from sensor, to installation, to making the data easy to understand through clear visualisation.” Direct installation Oil Advantage provides oil condition monitoring technology through two of its products – EngineWatch and MachineWatch. Both are robust, simple and cost-effective oil monitoring solutions – installing directly into an existing oil reservoir and eliminating the need for additional plumbing, pumps or maintenance. Access to The Link – with no additional cellular or wi-fi connections involved – will enable the California- based company to support industries with data security concerns and help cut costs for clients. Oil Advantage’s head of operations. Siiri Hatakka, says: “With RCC’s industry experience and our technology, we can interpret condition monitoring data, with a direct cost saving to our clients. We only offer equipment when we know we can provide such savings.” Local technical support Reynolds Contamination Control will also be providing local technical support for clients using Oil Advantage sensor technology. Hatakka adds: “We were drawn to work with Wayne since we share his passion for solving customers’ problems and being totally customer focussed in the way we work. Wayne’s expertise and industry experience makes us confident Reynolds Contamination Control is the right partner for Oil Advantage to provide excellent service and support to our customers.” Reynolds Contamination Control partners with Oil Advantage 6 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS November/December 2021 www.hpmag.co.uk Sheffield-based Neilson Hydraulics & Engineering Ltd – producer of power units, hydraulic systems and supplier of a wide range of hydraulic components – has moved from its factory in Catcliffe to larger premises in the heart of Sheffield’s engineering quarter on Sanderson Street to expand its in-house manufacturing and design capabilities. Neilson Hydraulics’ new 17,700 sq. ft premises will enable the company to increase its production of hydraulic power units and systems, as well as giving it additional space to design and manufacture bespoke Batch Mixing Systems, which are used in the construction industry. Neilson Hydraulics’ new premises also include overhead cranes, centre lathes, milling, drilling, fabrication, assembly and test rig facilities. The company also distributes an extensive range of hydraulic components to companies in the agriculture, construction, engineering, farming, materials handling, marine, plastics, recycling and steel industry. Important step Rob Turner, managing director of Neilson Hydraulics, comments: “We are now back in the heart of the engineering sector of Sheffield where Neilson Hydraulics were originally based. The new building is an important step in the company’s growth after we had fully outgrown our previous building due to large ongoing projects. The expansion will also now allow us to fulfil our plans to move forward with dedicated areas for testing and fabrication on these specialist projects and products.” For more information on Neilson Hydraulics visit: https://www.neilson-hydraulics.co.uk/ Neilson Hydraulics & Engineering expands Oil Advantage’s head of operations, Siiri Hatakka, with some of the company’s products.