April-May 2021

Bonomi UK introduces Valpres Deadman Spring Return Lever VHS HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS and its sister company NEILSON HYDRAULICS have been appointed the official UK distributor for IMO, a specialist in turning and slewing solutions and Moveco that designs and manufactures rotary actuators and oil- pressure components. IMO specialises in antifriction bearing technology and provides a wide range of slew drives and slewing rings that can be used in a variety of applications including forestry, agriculture, mining, manlift platforms, maritime applications, machine construction and plant engineering. Moveco provides a range of rotary actuators and manifolds that can be used in a range of applications, including aerial platforms, agriculture, automotive technologies, industry, mining, marine and offshore. VHS Hydraulic Components t | 0114 276 4430 w | www.hydraulic-components.net Neilson Hydraulics t | 01709 821002 w | www.neilson-hydraulics.co.uk Responding to a growing demand for miniaturisation, CAMOZZI AUTOMATION’S new Series 29 Mini Ball Valves can be used to open or close air or fluids in industrial applications located in extremely reduced spaces. The company says the miniaturised dimensions and light weight of Series 29 enables quick installation at any point in the system, with push- in connection or thread and compatibility with polymer tubing, adding to the valves’ ease of use. Series 29 is particularly suited for use in compressed air systems and hydraulic circuits. Other applications include industrial automation, plumbing and under floor heating systems. t | 024 7637 4114 e | askus@camozzi.co.uk w | https://store.camozzi.co.uk COMPACT MINI BALL VALVES FOR TIGHT SPOTS HYDRAFORCE HYDRAULICS, a Birmingham based hydraulic manufacturer, has announced it has been shortlisted for both the Apprentice of the Year and Export Award at this year’s Made in the Midlands Awards. The company, which produces hydraulic valves and manifold systems, has been nominated for the Export Award of 2021, alongside six other local businesses. Despite the challenges of the pandemic over the past year, HydraForce has continued to grow its new product portfolio and strengthen its distributor network. The company’s second nomination at this year’s Made in the Midlands Awards goes to HydraForce’s third year engineering apprentice, Ahmad Ford (pictured), who has been shortlisted for Apprentice of the Year 2021. t | 0121 333 1800 e | sales-uk@hydraforce.com w | www.hydraforce.com SHORTLISTED FOR REGIONAL AWARDS UK DISTRIBUTOR APPOINTED sales@appliedpumps.co.uk SPOTLIGHT Bonomi UK Ltd has added the Valpres Deadman Spring Return Lever into its product portfolio. The product is suited for use in applications where, for safety reasons, it is imperative that a valve cannot be left in the open position by the operator. The valve will automatically close immediately the handle is released, thereby ensuring that safety is maintained should the operator become incapacitated or forget to close the valve. Locking slot The lever can also be set to spring to the open position when released if required by the customer. In addition, the Deadman Spring Lever also incorporates a locking slot, which can be employed to prohibit operation by an unauthorised person. Available through the company’s UK based Actuation Centre, the lever offers easy assembly in conjunction with Bonomi’s range of full-bore stainless-steel ball valves with ISO 5211 Pad and DIN 3337 stem. Suitable for use with valve sizes from 1/2” (DN15) to 2” (DN50), the lever’s heavy-duty design means it can withstand use in a wide variety of working environments. www.bonomi.co.uk