Hydraulics & Pneumatics Magazine January/February 2025

www.hpmag.co.uk HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS January/February 2025 5 CONTENTS EDITORIAL Editor: Aaron Blutstein t| 01732 370340 e| editorial@dfamedia.co.uk Content Sub Editor: Leslah Garland t| 01732 370340 e| leslah.garland@dfamedia.co.uk SALES Sales Manager, UK & Overseas: Andrew Jell t| 01732 370347 e| andrew.jell@dfamedia.co.uk Italian Sales Office: Oliver & Diego Casiraghi t| 031 261407 f| 031 261380 e| info@casiraghi.info Turkey: Intersmart Media meltem@intersmartmedia.co.uk Managing Director: Ryan Fuller t| 01732 370344 e| ryan.fuller@dfamedia.co.uk Production Manager & Designer: Chris Davis t| 01732 370340 e| chris.davis@dfamedia.co.uk Reader/Circulation Enquiries: Perception t| +44 (0) 1825 701520. e| dfamedia@dmags.co.uk Marketing Manager Hope Jepson e| hope.jepson@dfamedia.co.uk Operations Manager: Emma Godden-Wood e| emma.godden-wood@dfamedia.co.uk Financial: Finance Department e| accounts@dfamedia.co.uk Published by: DFA Media Group 192 The High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1BE t| 01732 370340 e| info@dfamedia.co.uk w| www.hpmag.co.uk In co-operation with Printer: Warners, UK © Copyright 2025, DFA Manufacturing Media Ltd ISSN 1366-1981 H&P is a controlled circulation magazine, published 8 times a year. Please contact DFA Media with any subscription enquiries. Paid subscriptions are also available on an annual basis at £110.00 (UK), £145.00 (Europe) or £180.00 (Rest of the World) P+P included. The content of this magazine, website and newsletters do not necessarily express the views of the Editor or publishers. The publishers accept no legal responsibility for loss arising from information in this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be produced or stored in a retrieval system without the written consent of the publishers. 26 30 6 NEWS 16 HYDRAULICS As the demand for sustainable and energy-efficient solutions grows, manufacturers of hydraulic power units (HPUs) must adapt to new technologies and practices. By integrating variable-speed drives, biodegradable fluids, and digital innovations, they can reduce costs, improve system performance, and meet the UK’s stringent environmental goals while staying competitive. H&P reports. 26 PNEUMATICS 30 APPLICATIONS 32 KNOWLEDGE BASE The mobile equipment sector in hydraulics and pneumatics is evolving with the adoption of digital technologies and sustainable practices. H&P reports. 34 INTEGRATED SYSTEMS H&P explores how integrated hydraulic and pneumatic systems are contributing to the automation of food production, driving efficiency and cost savings while simultaneously increasing hygiene practices. 37 BFPA Hydraulics & Pneumatics’ issue-by-issue briefing on current activities and views involving the British Fluid Power Association. 38 COMPRESSED AIR, VACUUM, & GENERATORS 40 SPECIAL REPORTS Health & Safety/ Talking Industry/ Acoustic imaging 45 BCAS Our regular news and events update on the British Compressed Air Society. 46 NEW FACES 47 PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIRECTORY 34 Subscribe for your FREE copy now

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