Browsing: Power Systems
NZ Engineering News journalists sort out the attributes of the wide variety of power systems on the market. In depth articles on various power systems engineering options appear every month, covering fluid power, hydraulics and pneumatics, pumps valves and filters, bearings and lubricants and motors, as well as drives and transmissions.
Dynaset range adds value to hydraulics
Dynaset manufactures a wide range of industrial equipment powered by hydraulics. Continue →
Challenge: upgrading a power station inside a mountain
In an extremely demanding construction project in the Swiss Alps, at an altitude of around 1700 metres and almost 600m inside a mountain, large chambers are being excavated to form the new expanded underground centre of a pumped storage hydroelectric power station. Continue →
Aggreko moves into engines
Aggreko has launched a new ultra-efficient 1MW engine.
Developed in conjunction with global engineering and technology consultancy Ricardo Plc and with the support of engine manufacturer Cummins, the G3+ is the product of a three-year, £6 million ($NZ10.2m) development programme. Continue →
Scud targets Japan
Australian Pump’s Scud pressure cleaner range is continuing its success in the US, South East Asia and the Middle East with a major product launch in Japan. Continue →
IVAC cylinder offers dramatic reductions in energy and operating costs
International market leader in pneumatic motion and fluid control technologies Norogen has announced the launch of an innovative, high-performance range of cylinders, designed to significantly reduce energy usage and operating costs for OEMs and end users. Continue →
Pump adds pressure to geotech probe
Sydney based company Terratest, has chosen the Aussie Fire Captain high pressure pump in their geotechnical investigation work. Continue →
Aussie pump maker signs distribution deal with plumbing technology giant
Australian Pump Industries invented the Aussie Cobra drain cleaning jetter and put high pressure drain cleaning on the map. Continue →
IChemE welcomes UK fracking go ahead
IChemE is backing a UK government decision to lift an embargo on hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, after creating new regulations that it says will reduce the chance of causing earthquakes. Continue →
Offshore wind to cut share of rotor blade market
The growing proliferation of offshore wind farms will see a decreasing share of the global wind turbine rotor blade market allotted to onshore installations, says the latest report from international business analysts GlobalData. Continue →
Radio control hobby blossoms into export success
By Iain MacIntyre
A personal hobby flying radio controlled helicopters combined with a passionate vision, has progressively forged an innovative and financially-successful export business for the now full-time chief executive of Photo Higher, Kimberley Attwell. Continue →
The Kiwi black is hunting down Britain’s Bloodhound
The Richard Nowland led group chasing the World Land Speed record has unveiled a new aerodynamic design and propulsion system for Jetblack. Continue →
Specialist actuation skills by SIPOS
SIPOS Aktorik will present its range of actuation products and services at the Valve World Expo held in Dusseldorf from 27-29 November. Continue →
Energising Australia’s desert heart
A versatile Enerpac gantry lifting system deployed by Tutt Bryant Heavy Lift & Shift has demonstrated its practicality and safety in precisely positioning electrical power generating equipment to supply one of the most remote towns on Earth. Continue →
Verified, validated and ready for the international market
Charles Broadhurst has always been security conscious. When he and his family emigrated from South Africa, the 200 metre driveway to his new home on a lifestyle block in Paeremoremo, just north of Auckland, was a concern. Continue →
NXT generation electric servo pump released
Leading waterjet technology manufacturer Techni Waterjet introduces its NXT generation of electric servo pumps (ESPs), designed to address the requirements of today’s competitive manufacturing industry. Continue →
Maag’s twin outlet pump for reduced complexity in advanced extrusion processes
As new and increasingly challenging processes enter the extrusion arena, demand for advanced gear pumps offering flexibility and cost efficiency is gaining traction. Continue →
IPC soldering training at Fuel Systems
Delivering innovative benefits to contract manufacturing clients is the key driver behind Gallagher Fuel System’s new employee training programme in IPC soldering. Continue →
Cost-efficient technology with lift gantries
Heavy lifts are a complex and specialised discipline where one technology does not fit all. Continue →
The next generation in mixing
Tasweld Engineering has released a revolutionary new mixing technology – ACTUS Rotated Arc mixer (RAM) for high viscosity fluids which promises rapid and efficient mixing – up to twice as effective and offers up to 80 percent reduction in energy. Continue →
Recognition for lithium-ion battery vehicle creators
The Waikato University students who designed and built the battery electric vehicle which successfully drove from the length of the country, have been highly commended for their work. Continue →