Safety first is the way to profits
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New legislation is putting designers of hydraulic systems and components under increasing pressure to consider safety issues. Similarly, safety is becoming more important as designers become aware of the need to avoid negligence claims. The relevant standards of the European Union Safety of Machinery Directive are BS ISO 4413: 1998, 'Hydraulic fluid power - General rules relating to systems' and BS ISO 4414, for pneumatic systems. Designers of hydraulic systems for backhoe loaders and other construction equipment are under growing pressure to comply with ISO standard 8643:1997, 'Earth moving machinery - Hydraulic excavator and backhoe loader boom-lowering control devices - requirements and tests.'
Publication Name: Eureka
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0261-2097
Year: 1999
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Aluminium makes the future light
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Aluminium is increasingly being used by materials engineers who appreciate its weight benefits. While aluminium alloys are weaker than steels, they have one-third the density of steel, the use of which is limited by its stiffness. The ease with which aluminium can be extruded and its resistance to rust mean that it is being used in applications such as rolling stock profile sections and automobile chassis.
Publication Name: Eureka
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0261-2097
Year: 1999
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Induction heating sears rather than stews
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A description is presented of the design and construction of a heating system which can be used to warm pre-prepared food by Petrie Technologies. The system features an induction heating system arranged in a coil.
Publication Name: Eureka
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0261-2097
Year: 2001
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