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Self-Aligning Couplings

Tuf-Lok ring grip couplings are low cost, heavy-duty self-aligning couplings for either high pressure, to 150 psig, or full vacuum rated applications. Utilized in all industries where pipe ends need to be connected, they are ideal for pneumatic conveying systems as well as gas and liquid applications. These couplings install quickly and easily, reducing installation costs. They are available in... Read More

Featured Feeders

GYRO EX Bin Activating Feeder/Discharger

Accurate Feeding and Discharging The GYRO EX bin activating feeder and discharger produces a controlled gyratory motion to positively withdraw granular materials from bins, storage silos and hoppers at any desired feed rate for a more consistent and reliable discharge. At the heart of the GYRO EX bin activating feeder and discharger is the drive that produces a radial force... Read More

Featured Recycling & Waste Control

New Recycling Test Facility

Following an increase in the demand for material testing, Bunting Magnetics Europe has constructed a new recycling test facility at their Master Magnets manufacturing operation in Redditch. Initially, the facility will house two models of Stainless-Steel Magnetic Separator and an Eddy Current Separator. “We are seeing an increase in the number of controlled material tests,” explained Adrian Coleman, Master Magnets’... Read More

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Leading manufacturer to eliminate UK waste to landfill with Icelandic revaluation theory

The Icelandic model already adopted by leading education providers will revolutionise UK waste problem. 100,000 tyres are disposed of every day in the UK alone. The ‘revalue’ method gives waste tyres up to four new lives. Safer Surfacing, the UK’s leading manufacturer of recycled rubber chippings, has today announced the launch of sister company Endurmeta - the first company to... Read More

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Ronnie S Evans signs 56-strong trailer fleet up to Michelin Effitrailer programme

Family-owned haulier Ronnie S Evans has signed its entire fleet of trailers up to Michelin’s Effitrailer programme, after a successful eight-month trial projected savings of £45,000. After being fitted to an initial 15 assets, Michelin’s dedicated trailer telematics system showed its worth by alerting the haulier to 45 cases of low tyre pressure – preventing potential puncture costs of up... Read More

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Enva continues to expand trade waste services in Scotland

Recycling and resource recovery company, Enva, is expanding and refreshing its fleet by investing in new refuse vehicles to meet increasing demand for its trade services in Scotland. The company has purchased two brand-new Euro 6 refuse vehicles from Refuse Vehicle Solutions Ltd (RVS) boosting its trade waste fleet to over 30 vehicles. The new vehicles are both 26T 6x2... Read More

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Poor load handling and loading techniques can be costly

The risk of a delivery van’s floor suffering significant and costly damage during the loading process can be eliminated with the JCB Teletruk, says Paul Murray, JCB’s Teletruk general manager According to a recent report by the Urban Transport Group, some 3.8 million vans (goods vehicles below 3.5 tonnes in weight including their cargo) are now registered in the UK. This... Read More

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Custom Bulk Bag Unloader

Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is pleased to announce its line of bulk bag unloading systems. These unloading systems are highly custom engineered and manufactured. They can include many special features, such as material weighing and batch dispensing, system controls required for automatic operation, bag hoist, bag massagers, a variety of valve types, dust containment and much more. Being able... Read More

Firms potentially wasting £1,000s on lift truck training

Many businesses that outsource their lift truck training could save thousands of pounds and improve efficiency by training in-house and achieving their own in-house accreditation. RTITB is offering a free of charge cost analysis to help businesses make the right choice. “Many firms keep outsourcing their lift truck training without stopping to consider if it is right for them,” says... Read More

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Sanitary lump breaker has dual drives, side removal screens

A new DeClumper™ lump breaker model RDC-3030-SS from Munson Machinery reduces agglomerates and compacted materials to original particle sizes. At 279 mm high, it fits in restricted spaces between bulk storage, handling, processing and packaging equipment. With optional feed hoppers and support bases, it can also operate independently. Material entering the 762 mm square inlet is reduced in size by... Read More