Condition monitoring with ERIKS thermographic surveys (20th January 2012)

ERIKS offers a swift condition monitoring option in the form of a thermographic survey.

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Looking at the bigger picture (1st January 2012)

Effective maintenance comes not only through establishing a regular,practical routine but by periodically taking a step back and evaluating the different ways in which it can be provided. Nigel Ord, general manager of flui

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What price efficiency? (12th December 2011)

In the wake of recent steep increases in energy tariffs, Andy Cruse of ERIKS explains how pump users can improve efficiency levels of critical machinery such as centrifugal pumps.

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ERIKS provides customer sealing solution for
Longwall mining systems (26th September 2011)

Designed and produced by Pioneer Weston, a division of ERIKS Sealing Technology, the new carbon-faced Rotary Joint has now become standard fitment on the Bucyrus continuous miners.

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  Superbranch launch (1st September 2011)

ERIKS is to move operations from two separate centres in Leeds to a purpose-built 15,000ft2 'superbranch' in the city, providing customers with a more integrated and extended service, and generating new jobs.

From Plant process control

Cut your hose costs (18th August 2011)

ERIKS unveils a new hose testing service for those who use industrial hoses in production systems, especially in food, beverage, chemical or pharmaceutical processing.

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Bio-hygienic seals inhibit micro-organisms (15th July 2011)

New bio-hygienic seals from ERIKS offer engineers a range of chemical and mechanical characteristics.

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  Drives:Repair or replace? (1st July 2011)

There are various cost-saving maintenance measures that can be carried out on modern DC,AC and servo drives, as Vic Harris of ERIKS explains

From Plant process control

  In the picture on energy losses (1st May 2011)

Dave Manning-Ohren, of ERIKS, explores the latest technologies that are enabling energy losses to be identified and preventing thousands of pounds from being squandered on wasted energy

From Energy management

Plant reliability: key to profitability (18th April 2011)

In the fourth and final part of its series Going beyond the repairable asset, ERIKS outlines how plant reliability is key to achieving profitability in manufacturing, processing and distribution businesses.

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Going beyond the repairable asset - part 3 (24th March 2011)

Information is nothing without action: Making MES and SCADA packages deliver value in the real world.

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Going beyond the repairable asset part #2 (21st March 2011)

The value and economics of plant reliability on a macro basis is something that is being missed by production/maintenance seniors, site principals and financial personnel.

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Going beyond the repairable asset part #2 - how to balance cost with returns... (18th March 2011)

The value and economics of plant reliability on a macro basis is something that is being missed by production/maintenance seniors, site principals and financial personnel

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Look beyond the repairable asset (1st March 2011)

The value and economics of plant reliability on a macro basis is something that is being missed by production and maintenance seniors, site principals and financial personnel.

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Counting down to Maintec 2011 (1st March 2011)

Products and services from a wide range of companies will be on display at easyFairs Maintec 2011. In addition, the two day ERIKS MAINTEC SUMMIT, endorsed by the Institute of Asset Management (IAM), and organised by IP&E, w

From Efficient Maintenance

Going beyond the repairable asset (24th February 2011)

The value and economics of plant reliability on a macro basis is something that is being missed by production/maintenance seniors, site principals and financial personnel.

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Going beyond the repairable asset (21st February 2011)

The value and economics of plant reliability on a macro basis is something that is being missed by production/maintenance seniors, site principals and financial personnel. Europe’s leading MRO service and supply specialist ERIKS looks at where the gaps are and how addressing them can transform the bottom line

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Emergency motor repair boost (18th February 2011)

Quick intervention and rework by ERIKS paid dividends when a large, bespoke-framed fan motor failed at Rio Tinto Alcan.

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Spray system (1st January 2011)

The OKS Airspray System is described as a practical, inexpensive and ecological compressed air driven spray solution for lubricants, cleaning agents and other maintenance products.

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  Metal detectable seal solutions (1st November 2010)

Metal detectable seals have an important role to play in hygiene sensitive industries, as Jon Joynes of ERIKS Sealing Technology explains

From Plant process control

  Seals for tough tasks (1st September 2010)

A new range of metal-faced seals from Pioneer Weston draws on 60+ years of experience designing, developing and manufacturing mechanical rotary seals. The addition of O-ring elastomeric materials and design technology f

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Clean-up your engineering stores and save money (13th May 2010)

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New drive design guide (24th February 2010)

New 400 page Fenner Drive Design Manual is ‘must have’ guide to power transmission products...

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  Detecting leaks (1st May 2009)

Cavaghan & Gray, a supplier of ownlabel chilled ready meals, is saving £86 000/year on the running costs of the compressed air installation at its factory in Carlisle following an airleak survey carried out by Eriks UK.

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  Get real:Avoid the counterfeits (1st March 2009)

Once principally confined to the developing nations, counterfeit roller bearings are now entering the supply chain all over the world, not least in Europe and the UK.This is a major problem, according to Graeme Davidson of

From Plant process control

  New inverters (1st January 2009)

The new Fenner QuickDrive (QD) range of inverters, available via ERIKS UK, comes in a range of designs, including IP55 variants of the QD:E and QD:CT PLUS that are suited to harsh environments.

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  Bearing help (1st January 2009)

Costly premature bearing failure caused by improper fitting can be eliminated easily and economically using the bearing mounting and demounting service offered by ERIKS UK. The company offers the service from its nation

From Plant process control

  Hygienic hose (1st November 2008)

Up to 50% lighter, 10% stronger and more flexible than some conventional process hoses, the new RX range of hygienic hose assemblies from Flexible Hose Supplies (a company acquired by ERIKS in July 2007) is certified

From Plant process control

  Condition monitoring assures a cost effective way of substantially reducing breakdown risks (1st September 2008)

For every manufacturing organisation, breakdowns are a major concern. Not only can they be costly to remedy, they also result in lost production and disappointed customers. Fortunately, there is a convenient and cost-effect

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  Tools catalogue (1st July 2008)

As part of a strategic plan to expand Eriks UK's area of business to fit more closely with the Eriks Group's activities, the company is moving into the tools supply market.

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  Triumph for new seals (1st July 2008)

When Triumph Motorcycles required a new seal within a three month lead time, it turned to Pioneer Weston International (PWI), a division of ERIKS UK for the solution.

From Plant process control

  MRO – not a case study for DIY? (1st July 2008)

In these cost-conscious times, many manufacturers are looking for ways to rationalise their MRO stores and procurement activities. Even so, says Paul Jenno of Eriks UK, there are still those that are unaware of the substantial benefits that can be achieved by outsourcing this area

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Positive charge from Eriks+Wyko (26th March 2008)

Wyko officially becomes Eriks as of April this year. An intense period of activity has followed the Dutch outfit’s £139m purchase in November 2006, and according to marketing director, Steve Bodsworth, the acquisitive firm is eyeing further OEM targets within the UK...

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  Chains and sprockets (1st March 2008)

Wyko, an Eriks company, distributes the Fenner Plus range of chain and sprockets.

From Plant process control

  Motor contract (1st March 2008)

Wyko, an Eriks company, has won a contract with South West Water (SWW) supporting its in-house workshops for motor repair or replacement and assisting with submersible pump refurbishment.

From Plant process control

  Positive charge from Eriks+Wyko (1st March 2008)

Wyko officially becomes Eriks as of April this year. An intense period of activity has followed the Dutch outfit's £139m purchase in November 2006, according to marketing director, Steve Bodsworth, who describes the dea

From Plant process control

  Replacement hoses produced on site (1st November 2007)

Expensive downtime caused by hydraulic hose failures at Caterpillar's articulated truck manufacturing plant in Peterlee has been dramatically reduced by a straightforward, cost-effective solution implemented by Wyko, an Eriks

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  Thermography department (1st November 2007)

A new thermography department has been established by WYKO, an ERIKS Company. This new department will spearhead an energy saving initiative, aiming to help its customers meet their corporate social responsibility goals. WYKO

From Plant process control

New sealing division increases UK customer options (24th September 2007)

The launch of ERIKS Sealing Technology into the UK combines WYKO’s established seals business in the UK with the world wide experience of ERIKS...

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  Erik's Sealing Technology launched (1st September 2007)

Eriks Sealing Technology has been launched in the UK. The new division is the combination of Wyko's established seals business in the UK with Eriks, a leader in the seals market. The division will provide a new option f

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Simple pulley test can improve drive efficiency by 10% (19th September 2006)

WYKO Industrial Services is offering every person who registers for the PEMEC show a free Fenner Pulley Groove guage that could improve the efficiency of a pulley drive system by 10%.

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  Repair or replace? (1st May 2006)

The decision whether to 'Repair or Replace' rolling bearings in paper production equipment can be critical for profitability.

From Plant process control

Design optimum belt drives online (23rd March 2006)

Optimising belt drive systems at the design stage can contribute significantly to the operating life, reliability and overall efficiency of a belt drive system. The new Fenner Select on-line drive design assistant has been launched to provide enginee

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  Maximum endurance (1st March 2006)

Wyko's motorsport team has supplied a range of bearing and sealing products for use in the development and campaigning of the Aston Martin DBR9 race cars in their first season back in racing.

From Plant process control

  Going solo: why less is more in hydraulics maintenance (1st January 2006)

When it comes to cost effective hydraulics maintenance, there's a case for employing the services of a single supplier that can provide both specialist hydraulics engineering support and all necessary products and components, claims WYKO Fluid Power

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  Bearing supplier appointed (1st January 2006)

Wyko has signed a two-year contract to supply bearings and power transmission equipment to two M-Real paper mills at Kemsley and Sittingbourne.

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WYKO becomes nationwide WEG distributor (20th September 2005)

WYKO is now a national UK distributor and authorised repairer for WEG’s entire product range.

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  An overlooked area for savings (1st May 2005)

Fans, pumps and HVAC systems receive an efficiency boost from belt drives

From Energy management

  Less hassle (1st May 2005)

Wyko’s Timken G-Power and MPower single point lubricators are gas and motorised devices that connect to grease or lubrication fittings and apply precise amounts of lubricant to bearings and other mechanical interfaces.

From Premises management maintenance

  Sound insulation (1st May 2005)

The new Paulstra Strasonic acoustic insulation systems from Wyko Industrial Services are designed to reduce airborne noise in industrial applications

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  Single-point lubricators boost bearing performance (1st January 2005)

Single-point lubricators have been introduced by Wyko to deliver enhanced bearing and machine performance.

From Plant process control

  Speedy repair to gearbox (1st January 2005)

Meeting a tight deadline, the Transline division of Wyko Industrial Services has repaired a speed increaser gearbox at a sewerage treatment plant in North London.

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  Sounding out savings (1st July 2004)

Ultrasonic detective work by Wyko at Toyota Manufacturing UKs Derbyshire plant has resulted in considerable energy and cost savings by eliminating air leaks.

From Energy management

  Cut maintenance downtime by half (1st March 2004)

The new compact split plummer block bearing from SRB (available through Wyko) is the first split cylindrical roller bearing assembly to be dimensionally interchangeable with standard SN and SD series plummer blocks, bringing the benefits of split des

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