Hose re-ending: the fallacies behind ‘saving a bit of money’
Fluid power hose re-ending is a dangerous business. Not only does it fly in the face of industry standards, but it can also prove highly destructive… and even lethal if the remade joint fails. Add a lack of warranty and supplier liability and it is hard to understand why the procedure still exists, argues the British Fluid Power Association (BFPA). It explains the rationale behind outlawing the practice and what responsible engineers should do instead
Smart moves
Jody Muelaner explores how a building management system works and the range of equipment and systems with which it can work
Community spirit
The Environment Agency, along with a variety of partner organisations, is celebrating 10 years of successful soft engineering along rivers in Cumbria, England
Suit up
The International Space Station is a modular space station in the low Earth orbit and just like industrial, commercial and domestic facilities across our planet, it typically needs to be maintained, repaired and upgraded by its residents. External tasks call for some serious personal protective equipment
No more clouds over cyber security
Leading experts in cyber security have produced an authoritative guide that could help factories and process plants better protect their resources. Steed Webzell spoke to the guide’s project lead to find out more
Fever screening
The Coronavirus epidemic has created a worldwide demand for infrared cameras as fever screening tools. Explaining how to be sure that the camera chosen can actually do the job it is supposed to do is Glenn Wedgbrow, business development manager at sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon UK
Watch your distance
As UK industry tries to get back to some form of working normality, social distancing measures are still to be encouraged. Adam Offord finds guidance and products to help with social distancing in an industrial setting?
Object deconstruction
Operations Engineer explores the basic principles of the reverse engineering technique and how it can be carried out
Air upgrading
Midas Pattern Company has recently had a compressor system audit carried out at its premises in Bedford, UK, as part of a green initiative project. This has led to an equipment upgrade and has also helped the company to achieve energy savings and reduce its carbon footprint
Flowing smoothly in the field
Operations Engineer explores what mobile workforce management software is and the benefits that it can bring to the field