Leading hydraulics equipment manufacturer, Forward Industries, has signed an exclusivity contract with UFI Hydraulic Division, Italy, to market filters in the United Kingdom.
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The filters - with a huge range of applications will complement the pumps and associated equipment for which Forward Industries is renowned in hydraulics both in the UK and internationally. Mr Jeff Forrest, Managing Director of Swindon (Wiltshire) UK-based Forward Industries said “Both companies have a very high reputation in their specific sectors in the hydraulics industry. We have been seeking a high quality range of hydraulic filters to complement products and expansion plans for some considerable time, and I am delighted to be associated with such a
leading international manufacturer as UFI.” Mr Forrest was joined by representatives of UFI Hydraulic Division at a press conference to announce the marketing deal, at the Institute of Directors. Forward industries will initially offer the following products: @ Compo Care - a range of six pressure filters with flows to 400 litres per minute and pressures to 420 bar. e Tank Care - a range of six return filters for tank top and line mounting, with flows to 1000 litres per minute. e Pump Care - a range of six suction filters for oump suction and line mounting, with flows to 600 litres per minute. Forward Industries, PO Box 8, South Marston Park, Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 4RQ, UK. Tel: +44 1793 823241; fax: + 44 1793 828474.
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rically-driven fuel oil filter for high density heavy fuel oils A new, electrically-driven fuel oil filter has been launched by Alfa Lava/. The unit is specifically designed to handle the high contamination loads in heavy fuel oils and is installed on the ‘hot side’ of the booster system. The Automatic Fuel Oil Filter, Type FGMV is the latest addition to Alfa Laval’s extensive range of automatic fuel and lube oil filters. The risk elements
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the use of robust disc-type elements, combining with the low and constant pressure drop from continuous back-flushing, to ensure fuil protection of the diesel engine. The FGMV filter contains no disposable elements, with back-flushed solids concentrated in a secondary filtration chamber and discharged by periodic draining. Alfa Lava1 Ltd, 7 Doman Road, Camberley, Surrey GU75 3DN, UK. Tel: +44 1276 413668; fax: + 44 1276 413650.
Donaldson Co Inc., received the prestigious Editors’ Choice Best Product Award for their Carbon Filter System, presented annually by Semiconductor International magazine. Semiconductor international announced winners whose new products perform beyond expectations in the semiconductor industry, based on users’ comments.
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Donaldson’s Carbon Filter System (CFS), which uses proprietary carbon filters, appeals to semiconductor manufacturers due to its performance in the removal of organics, amines, and ammonia contaminants from Deep UV steppers and track tools. Semiconductor International Editorial Director Don Swanson noted: “Finding a group of candidate
products from whicn we select 20 to receive our award is a year-round effort. All our candidate products for 1996 have been recently or continuously proven to meet rigid criteria in a new or established manufacturing operation prior to August 1996”. “The Editors’ Choice program differs from traditional magazine awards competitions in that products are nominated by users rather than the products’ manufacturers. Thus, the editors rely on verification from the user assuring the product is being used successfully in semiconductor manufacturing, and has shown superior performance.” Donaldson Co Inc, 1400 West 94th Street, PO Box 7299, Mailstop 341, Minneapolis, MN 55440-1299, USA. Tel: +1 612 887 3016; fax: + 1 612 887 3612.