ERIKS UK

An overreliance on condition monitoring data could be hampering maintenance teams in their quest to improve plant operational efficiency, warns ERIKS UK. 

Over recent weeks the steel industry has been dominating our news headlines and yet the problems it faces have been long in the making.

Despite most O-rings being black, their specification into fluid systems is certainly not a black art.

SPG, ERIKS UK’s Gasket Technology Centre, is proud to announce its formal partnership with premier European gasket sheet manufacturer Frenzelit GmbH. The formalisation of the partnership cements the existing strong working relationship between Frenzelit and the wider ERIKS Group, providing customers with increased availability and comprehensive technical support.

ERIKS acquired the activities of Gasket Passerotti in Warsaw (Poland).

ERIKS is pleased to announce the re-location of its Warrington service centre to purpose built premises on Birchwood Park Industrial estate. The new service centre location is part of the ERIKS UK national network of seventy-five distribution outlets, engineering workshops, manufacturing sites and technology centres

ERIKS has been appointed by SKF as the company’s first Certified Maintenance Partner with full UK national coverage, following three year’s work as a local CMP. The ‘National’ status recognises ERIKS’ significant UK footprint in terms of technical support. ERIKS employs 32 Certified Vibration Analysts in the field, working from over 70 branch locations and 23 workshop locations nationwide. This demonstrates the breadth and depth of coverage around the country, putting the service within easy reach of the largest possible number of customers.

ERIKS is pleased to announce the re-location of its Coventry branch to purpose built premises at Hotchkiss Way on Binley Industrial estate. The new branch location is part of the ERIKS UK national network of seventy-five distribution outlets, engineering workshops, manufacturing sites and technology development centres.

Rawson is a leading flow control solutions provider and distributor of process control instrumentation, valves and accessories, field instruments and engineered equipment in the US Gulf Coast. Rawson provides sales, services and inventory to over 5,000 customers from 17 stocking branch locations serving Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas and Mexico. Rawson generates an annual sales of over us $100M.

ERIKS UK has recently applied its engineering know-how to the re-manufacture of a tyre shredder used at one of the UK’s largest tyre recycling centres. ERIKS’ ability to provide repair services in addition to OEM component specification and supply has allowed it to provide a full service solution for machine rebuilding that few other companies can match. ERIKS specified and sourced a complete range of power transmission products for the in-house build, ensuring a more efficient and productive finished machine.

The introduction of the CONTI SYNCHROCHAIN® ‘one-for-all’ belt drive solution that is ideal all-round synchronous belt for arduous applications, where it is essential to have not only maximum power transmission, but also maximum resistance to an adverse working environment. It is also a credible alternative to chain drives, as no lubrication is required.

On 4 May 2010, we announced, subject to a positive outcome of the due diligence, the acquisition of SKF Economos Belgium nv in Asse, Belgium. The positive outcome of the due diligence resulted in the finalisation of this acquisition on 30 June 2010.

Pioneer Weston has combined two areas of ERIKS Group expertise to develop a new range of rotary seals for arduous applications.

Food safety is a hot issue, and with all the recent public scares, one that is not likely to fade any time soon. One key area that is continually under the microscope in the drive towards improved safety is the migration of contaminants from compounds and polymers that come into direct contact with food. This is evidenced by the problems identified with packaging as a source of contamination of foodstuffs.

Henkel has carried out research with thousands of customers worldwide in order to update its iconic Loctite 243 and 270 thread lock products. The results highlighted some areas of possible improvement, which the company’s research department turned into two completely new formulas.

ERIKS thermal surveys reveal the integrity of heat insulation at No.10 Downing Street and the Houses of Parliament for ITV’s TONIGHT program.”

The new building houses two businesses, firstly the ERIKS Hull stock and service centre, delivering industrial maintenance products and services, and secondly the global export stock and distribution centre for Fenner Power Transmission Products.

The new, extended and revised 2010 edition of the Fenner Drive Design Manual is now available. An essential power transmission reference tool for design engineers and maintenance engineers, the latest version adds over 100 pages of new products and technical know-how, including many new energy saving solutions.

The latest Motors Innovation is now available - and it's quite simply a don't-miss issue. You'll find it's packed with invaluable energy-saving information, including features on breakthrough high-efficiency motors, with the WEG W22, plus the latest IEC standards and advice on how to increase motor life.

The new ERIKS engineering catalogue Tech Direct is now available to order from your local Service Centre by calling 0845 006 6000.