In 2002, Wyko merged with FPT formally (Fenner Power Transmissions), creating a stonger industrial products and services company with over £250 million turnover.

New Test Rig Guarantees Repaired Servo Motors Match OEM Performance Standards

24 October 2005 - Wyko Industrial Services Reliability and robustness were the key requirements when WYKO Industrial Services set about building a load test and torque calibration rig for its servomotor repair business in Aintree near Liverpool. They based their design on a non-contact torque sensor that could effectively be isolated from damaging shock loads. The test rig enables WYKO to provide full test and performance certification with every repaired servomotor.

Taper-Grip Keyless Bushing Offer 300% More Torque Transfer

30 August 2005 - Wyko Industrial Services Using a traditional keyed fitting to mount pulleys and shaft mounted gearboxes is commonly accepted as a crude method of securing power transmission equipment; It is time consuming to install and allows fretting corrosion that often leads to difficulties should the unit need to be removed for service or replacement. Using a simple friction bushing type system can alleviate the problem of removal, but does not usually allow for high torque operation.

Visit us at Hillhead 2005

14 June 2005 - Wyko Industrial Services The capital intensive nature means that equipment must be kept in top working order, and downtime kept to a minimum. At the same time the harsh environment means that this is a constant battle. When plant fails, production schedules are disrupted, and your ability to compete in today´s environment is impaired. Reliable Industrial support is essential.

Fans, Pumps & HVAC Systems Receive An Efficiency Boost From Belt Drive

31 May 2005 - Wyko Industrial Services With the advent of higher energy costs and Enhanced Capital Allowances, energy efficiency has been a hot topic. Many examples are given where small percentage increases in efficiency can reduce long term energy usage and provide substantial financial savings. Fans, pumps and HVAC systems are obvious targets since they tend to be run constantly and so provide the most visible savings. When all the focus is on equipment such as inverter drives and motors however, it is easy to overlook other elements in a power transmission system and their contribution towards energy efficiency.

PhiHong makes for affordable, accessible with broadesst array of solutions

17 May 2005 - Wyko Industrial Services Phihong, the global leader in low cost power supplies, has begun mass production of a wide variety of Power-over-Ethernet solutions, making it easier and affordable for businesses to make the switch to PoE.

Drive Down Electronic Failures

16 May 2005 - Wyko Industrial Services Most modern electronic drives have a finite life of around 40,000 hours or 5 years of continuous operation before performance begins to degrade and they become likely to stop working. Environmental factors such as excess heat due to poor ventilation can then cut that life expectancy by half. The result is that many drives fitted during 1999 or before therefore have a high potential for failure.

Pneumatic Ram System To Keep Hare Krishna Chariot On Course

27 April 2005 - Wyko Industrial Services WYKO Industrial Services has recently helped to design and supply an automated system for erecting a mobile temple for the UK's Hare Krishna headquarters. The original design required operators to slowly raise and lower a 20ft column manually using a hand turned crank, whereas the new pneumatic raising and lowering system quickly raises the temple dome to it's full height, enabling obstacles to be quickly avoided and events easier to set up. WYKO supplied a pair of custom 80mm bore cylinders complete with control gear that provide 2m of extension in order to erect the 3-stage pergola and the package was also delivered within the tight ten-day time frame set for the project.

Electric Motors - Repair Vs Replace

03 March 2005 - Wyko Industrial Services The high cost of plant downtime combined with the varying price of motors and a host of new methods for detecting and fixing faults has made the decision of whether to repair or replace an electric motor far more complex. Mike Brook, Business Development Director for WYKO Industrial Services provides a basic guide for plant and maintenance engineers, outlining how shutdowns can be kept to a minimum and costs can be reduced over a longer period of time by coming to the right decision.

New Sound Insulation From Paulstra

26 January 2005 - Wyko Industrial Services The new Paulstra Strasonic acoustic isolation systems now available from WYKO Industrial Services are designed specifically to reduce airborne noise in industrial applications. Typical examples include any loud equipment that is located in the working environment such as compressors, generators and process plant equipment. Strasonic is supplied in easy to install panels and can reduce noise levels by up to 25 decibels, offering maintenance engineers a cost effective way of reducing sound levels in the workplace and meeting current strict regulations.

New Single-Point Lubricators Deliver Enhanced Bearing And Machine Performance

20 January 2005 - Wyko Industrial Services WYKO has introduced the new Timken G-Power and M-Power single-point lubricators, a new line of gas and motorized lubrication devices are designed to connect directly to existing grease or lubrication fittings and apply precise amounts of lubricant to bearings and other mechanical interfaces.

Launch Unique Multi-Brand Hydraulics & Pneumatics Catalogue For Both OEM's & Maintenance Technicians

04 January 2005 - Wyko Industrial Services WYKO has broken the mould of fluid power supply and answered the prayers of many engineers by collecting the most popular items of fluid power equipment from the UK's best-known suppliers and brought them together into one easy to use guide. Everything from part numbers to pictures, technical specifications and dimensional drawings are included.

WYKO Joins Forces With IKO

20 December 2004 - Wyko Industrial Services WYKO have been appointed as the only official UK national end user partner for the IKO brand of needle bearings and cylindrical roller bearings. Customers can now expect direct access and national support for IKO products thanks to the unrivalled level of stock, engineering services, branch support and technical knowledge provided by WYKO.

Blackpool Monorail Goes Digital with Drive Conversion

13 December 2004 - Wyko Industrial Services WYKO Electro Mechanical Services has designed and supplied a brand new drive control system to help ensure one of Blackpool Pleasure Beach´s oldest and still most popular attractions continues to operate well into the future. Originally purchased from the 1964-5 Worlds Fair in Lausanne, Switzerland where it gave visitors a taste of ´transport in the future´, the monorail system has since been employed to carry people around the amusement park some 40 feet up in the air, giving passengers a birds eye view of the activity and rides below.

Win Southern Water Pump & Motor Framework Agreement

07 December 2004 - Wyko Industrial Services WYKO Industrial Services has won an £890,000 contract for repairing pumps and motors for all 2,400 Southern Water sites. The contract has the potential to be worth up to £1million per annum. Wyko were chosen because they have the infrastructure required to support so many sites across the four counties and to carry out repairs, regardless of equipment size or make.

Smart drives make motion control simple

01 December 2004 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko has launched the new MMC ‘Smart drive’ from Giddings & Lewis a range of servo amplifiers that provide 0.5kW to 24kW continuous output power in a compact, easy-to-apply package.

Nine 30MW Turbo Alternators Power Up With A WYKO Rewind

23 November 2004 - Wyko Industrial Services WYKO has recently won a contract to overhaul nine 30MW turbo rotors following a successful proposal that included a bespoke insulation system and rebalancing. The new insulation system used to rebuild the 15tonne rotors was specially designed and developed at WYKO to improve rotor performance and extend wear life in the power generation application.

Hydraulic Power Pack Used To Test Flight Refuelling Probe

15 November 2004 - Wyko Industrial Services Flight Refuelling Ltd. has successfully delivered the first telescopic re-fuelling probe to Boeing for testing on the unusual V-22 Osprey tilt rotor aircraft. Flight Refuelling is also conducting it's own series of demanding structural and environmental tests using a new purpose-built test facility in Dorset. In order to fully test the probe under real world conditions a range of climates from arctic cold to desert heat have had to be recreated in the test chamber. WYKO Fluid Power Engineering Services was called upon to help design, build and supply a hydraulic power pack that could deliver military grade oil at 396bar over a temperature range of –55 / +145ºC to actuate the probe in these conditions.

Replacement SRB Split Bearing Keeps the Roof On at Ibstock

03 September 2004 - Wyko Industrial Services WYKO's recently launched range of interchangeable SRB Split Plummer Block mounted bearings has emphatically proved the point of the new designs by ensuring that one of the two central brick production lines at Ibstock Brick was kept in operation cost effectively. Using the split design as a direct replacement for a failed conventional interference fit SN housed bearing, WYKO demonstrated a huge saving in terms of time and cost of replacement. Engineers took just three hours to complete the replacement whereas the alternative of replacing the original like-for-like would have taken 3-4 working days and required a crane to remove part of the factory roof...

New Job Page Now On-Line

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WYKO Launch Threadlock And Pipe Sealant In Super Practical Stick Form

12 July 2004 - Wyko Industrial Services WYKO have developed a £250m business based on delivering products and services that save companies time and money. Although the latest products are small, they are no different in this respect; the new Loctite range of threadlock and sealant sticks allow engineers to protect bolts from seizing or loosening due to vibration and can seal low pressure pipes on the spot with a minimum of mess and a maximum of convenience.

Multi Position Airless Cylinders from Norgren

11 May 2004 - Wyko Industrial Services Norgren has introduced a multi position airless cylinder to complement its existing range of pneumatic cylinders. The electric actuator can move loads of up to 11kg at very high speeds, and is fully programmable to deliver high stroke accuracy.

Ultra-Sonic Survey Makes Savings At Toyota

11 May 2004 - Wyko Industrial Services Ultra-sonic detective work by WYKO at Toyota Manufacturing UK's Derbyshire plant has sounded out considerable energy and cost savings by eliminating air leaks.

Repair Vs Replace - Industrial Gearboxes

17 March 2004 - Wyko Industrial Services There are tens of thousands of helical and worm gearboxes currently helping to keep UK industry moving, but as manufacturing and processing industries are put under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, those gearboxes can represent a serious cost liability. Lean operation means that there is little spare capacity if a mechanical element fails and in this situation maintenance managers can very quickly be faced with their nemesis, spiralling costs due to unplanned downtime.

New Interchangeable SRB Split Plummer Block Bearings Cut Maintenance Downtime by Half

04 March 2004 - Wyko Industrial Services The new compact split plummer block bearing from SRB is the first split cylindrical roller bearing assembly to be dimensionally interchangeable with standard SN and SD series plummer blocks, bringing the benefits of a split design to a much wider audience. Split roller bearings offer dramatically reduced downtime in maintenance and replacement situations, but could not previously be used in many bearing applications because of their dimensional incompatibility with standard plummer block sizes.

SanMotion Q Energy Saving Servo System

26 February 2004 - Wyko Industrial Services WYKO's new SANMOTION Q servo system uses patented servomotor to reduce power losses and increase energy efficiency by 20% in comparison to previous generations of servo drive. The patented technology also reduces the cogging torque of the motors by about 33%, providing ultra smooth rotation, high levels of response and exceptional positional accuracy for use in the high precision applications such as semi-conductor manufacturing equipment, chip mounters, robots, machine tools, printing and packaging.

WYKO Enables Channel 4's Salvage Squad to Launch WWII Submarine On Time

17 February 2004 - Wyko Industrial Services In preparation for the forthcoming 3rd series on Channel 4, the Salvage Squad team were given just three months to restore one of the few remaining German Second World War 'Biber' one-man submarines to full working order. Everyone involved in both engineering and television production knows that project time and costs are difficult to control, but this is when WYKO EMS demonstrated how it could release the pressure by renovating a 60yr old motor in just 48 hrs.

Kodak achieve zero downtime with bespoke encoders from WYKO

18 December 2003 - Wyko Industrial Services Kodak's photographic paper manufacturing plant at Harrow has achieved zero downtime using bespoke replacement high temperature encoders from WYKO. The harsh working environment caused standard high temperature shaft mounted encoders to fail after only two months use with the potential to cause over £6,000 worth of downtime. The new encoders are designed and built to match the application conditions using high temperature compatible components, aluminium construction and improved sealing.

BASEEFA Ex Repair Licence Places WYKO At The Forefront Of Ex Motor Repairers

18 December 2003 - Wyko Industrial Services WYKO's Electro Mechanical Services Centre at Newcastle is one of the few businesses to be awarded an Ex Repair Licence by Baseefa Certification Ltd. WYKO are now Licenced to carry out a wide range of Ex motor equipment repairs that meets both existing and the new ATEX regulations.

Refurbishment of Giant MOD AC/DC Generator Enables RMAS Salmaid to Set Sail On Time

15 September 2003 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko Electro Mechanical Services have worked against the clock to overhaul a vital 5ton winch generator and motor assembly, enabling the RMAS Salmaid to carry out its service with the minimum of layover time. The engineering team took one week to remove and repair the complete unit, in an operation that required metalworkers to cut through the ship's bulkhead, the installation of a 25ton hydraulic ram, two dockside cranes and a fleet of vehicles to take the unit to and from the WEMS workshop in Grimsby.

HV Motor & Switchgear Test Reduced to 30 Minutes

05 September 2003 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko's Marine Condition Monitoring unit has developed a new highly accurate method of Partial Discharge Detection testing for High Voltage systems, including motors, switchgear and transformers. The test takes only a matter of minutes to complete and can be carried out while HV systems are in normal operation, as opposed to traditional test procedures such as Dielectric Loss Analysis that can take up to 12 hours per machine and require the system to be shut down and then stressed.

New 5 Year Supply Chain Contract

14 July 2003 - Wyko Industrial Services BNFL Magnox Generation have awarded Wyko Industrial Services a new 5 year Supply Chain Contract for Bearings, Power Transmission products, pipes and fittings.

Conti-V Multirib Drive Belts Reduce Downtime

09 June 2003 - Wyko Industrial Services Conti-V Multirib drive belts from Wyko provide the ideal power transmission solution for conveyors and other processing equipment. The ribbed profile and material reinforced construction offers extended life over other designs, increasing torque capacities, operating speeds and reducing pulley wheel sizes.

Drives & Controls 2003

22 May 2003 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko Industrial Services are attending the Drives & Control Exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham on the 3rd - 5th June 2003. Stand number F158.

Wyko Awarded Loctite Distributor Charter

07 May 2003 - Wyko Industrial Services In recognition of Wyko´s full accreditation as a supplier of Loctite products. Wyko Industrial Services have been presented with the prestigious Loctite Distributor Charter.

New Mini Pumps Take on Tough Water Transfer Operations

22 April 2003 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko's new range of Lowara stainless steel pumps provide an easy solution to all types of drainage and water transfer problems, from water displays to removing floodwater containing suspended solids. A barrel type float chamber allows optimum operation with a smaller sump than alternative models while innovative impeller designs allow them to pump fluids up to a height of 11m.

Wyko Untangles the Choices Involved in Hydraulic Hose Repair

22 March 2003 - Wyko Industrial Services Choosing the right option for emergency replacement of hydraulic hoses and couplings is essential to minimise costly downtime in the case of leaks or system failure. In this situation, plant engineers still have three options; use a local specialist, a mobile van service or install a DIY/self assembly facility. However, changes in working practices, developments in jointing technology and recent broadening of available equipment ranges have changed what might be the right choice both in terms of reliability and overall cost effectiveness.

Hydraulic Power Division Makes the Earth Move

19 March 2003 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko has beaten both national and international competition to produce a giant Hydraulic Power Pack for a Seismic Testing Rig in the Middle East. The unit provides the hydraulic power to three very large cylinders, each one weighing 47 tonnes, giving a 25m² table the means to move in x, y and z planes. The power behind this unit is capable of producing the earthquake conditions needed to test structure foundations for inherent faults.

Anti-Vibration Products Improve Production Quality

07 March 2003 - Wyko Industrial Services The harmful effects of vibration and noise on machine life, product quality and machine operators, can be reduced with WYKOs new range of anti-vibration flexible bushes and mounting systems from Paulstra. The breadth of the range, with over 2000 standard products, means that the bushes and mounts find almost universal application from packaging and food processing to quarrying, machining and marine applications.

Hillhead 2003

03 March 2003 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko Industrial Services are once again attending the Hillhead, Quarrying and Mining Exhibition at the Hillhead Quarry in Buxton on the 24-26 June 2003. Stand number P140.

Roller Bearings with New Higher Load Capacity Design

28 January 2003 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko has extended their comprehensive range of high capacity bearings with NSK's unique design of cylindrical roller bearing. The new design offers up to 20% higher load capacity, quieter operation (up to 7db lower) and lower temperature running than conventional bearings of the same size. The combination of a new cage material and an increased roller complement has produced a bearing that will benefit OEMs by allowing smaller bearings to be fitted in applications, reducing costs without affecting machine performance.

Largest & Most Comprehensive Stocks of Fasteners in the UK

14 January 2003 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko Industrial Services now offers a comprehensive stock of fasteners and fixing products through their nationwide network of 140 branches thanks to an arrangement with sister company Serco Ryan. Customers who use Wyko for their extensive range of industrial maintenance products and services can also benefit from expert advice on fastening solutions and cost savings through consolidating their supplier base.

Poly-Steel Chain Provides Solution to Drive & Conveyor Applications

07 January 2003 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko has introduced Poly-Steel Chain from Tsubaki that combines the performance advantages of stainless steel and engineering plastics. It offers a load capacity close to that of standard stainless steel chain, but costs less, and is approximately 50% lighter. The chain provides the ideal solution for applications where a quiet, clean and lube-free drive or conveyor chain is required.

Complete Spares Supply, Upgrade & Maintenance for all Logistics Systems

02 December 2002 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko Industrial Services now provide a complete component supply, upgrade and refurbishment service for customers with large-scale storage and logistics systems. As part of the service, trained engineers are available 24hrs a day to provide impartial advice, technical reports and conduct repairs from over 35 workshop facilities nationwide. The complete service covers all facilities and equipment, whether customers use high bay, low level or multi-level mezzanine storage facilities with automated, manual or conveyor pick and place systems.

Practicality Rules When Choosing a Servo Bus System

28 November 2002 - Wyko Industrial Services The increased take-up of servo systems in all areas of manufacturing and process industry has inevitably resulted in a rise in the use of field buses to synchronise multi-axis motion control. There is a wide range of bus options, but the amplifier and system programming complexity can be a hindrance to the machine builder, the user and the party responsible for maintenance according to Vic Harris, Business Development Director for Industrial Electronics at Wyko.

Drum Motors Solve Conveying Problems Across all Industries

16 October 2002 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko have launched a new compact series of drum motors for powering conveyors in a range of industrial applications from the food industry to general bulk handling. The BDL drum motors use high quality internal gears and a number of innovative design features to provide both high reliability and precise operation. Options include stainless steel components; advanced sealing and a range of drum surface coverings for driving various types of conveyor belt. Power ratings range from 0.018 to 5.5kW and drum diameters from 82mm to 320mm. Wyko also offers a full refurbishment service for any make of size drum motor.

New Tolerance Rings Can Reduce the Size, Weight and Cost of Transmission Systems

19 September 2002 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko has introduced an innovative new solution for securing transmission shafts and bearings in machine applications where excessive vibration, misalignment and heat may occur. The new 'tolerance rings' can also be used as a 'failsafe' device for controlling torque parameters in motor and drive gear assemblies, providing engineers with a cheap alternative to bulky slip clutches. Added benefits for designers in the automotive, domestic appliance and electric motor industries include increased service life, reduction in tolerances, and a lighter more compact design and simplified assembly procedures.

Wyko Wins Major UK Industrial Electronic Repairs Contract

03 September 2002 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko Industrial Services' recently established Electronic Repairs Division has won a major maintenance contract to repair and asset manage industrial electronics at one the UK's largest food processing and canning sites. The agreement covers all board-mounted electronics, typically including machine controllers, drives and servo equipment such as motors, controllers and encoders. The issuing company, one of the most familiar household brand name food producers, made the final decision based on a number of considerations, including Wyko's previous success with a similar project for Ford Getrag at Halewood.

New Belt Scraper System Extends Life and Minimises Downtime

08 August 2002 - Wyko Industrial Services The new BMS scraper system from Wyko provides users of belt conveyors throughout industry with large savings from material recovery and extended operating life. The innovative scrapers remove material right down to the belt surface, cleaning the belt and recovering even the last 1/10mm of carry back material. The self-adjusting design uses a torsion mount to apply low contact pressure, extending the life of belts, mechanical fasteners and scraper blades and resulting in more efficient operation at higher conveying speeds.

Long Life & Minimised Downtime in Production and Process Environments

31 July 2002 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko has extended its market leading range of Falk couplings with the new Steelflex type, which combines the high-load capacities of standard gear couplings with the flexibility of elastomer based versions. The Steelflex tapered grid design provides a cost-effective, general purpose coupling that dependably protects expensive drive systems from damaging misalignment, vibrations, shock and thrust loads.

Baumer Electric Deal Sealed at Drives & Controls 2002

03 July 2002 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko Industrial Distribution's Automation Division received a double boost at this year's Drives & Controls show; announcing a new deal to supply the UK market with Baumer Electric's advanced non-contact high resolution encoders and registering a high level of visitor interest for the new products after featuring them on the Wyko stand during the show.

Emergency Backup Power

20 June 2002 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko Industrial Services can now supply up to 10MW of emergency backup power within 24hrs and provide around the clock technical support anywhere in the UK. Wyko's generator sales and hire service is ideal for emergency industrial generation requirements and onboard ships where standby power supplies are needed on either a short or long-term basis. The service includes provision of all ancillary equipment, 24hr guarding as well as commissioning and decommissioning carried out by fully qualified technicians.

Benefits of Regular Condition Monitoring Proven at Coors Brewery

10 June 2002 - Wyko Industrial Services A timely repair carried out by Coors Brewers maintenance engineers at their Burton Brewery has demonstrated the benefits of an effective preventative maintenance programme that includes routine condition monitoring from Wyko Industrial Services. Fulfilling its purpose of identifying potential problems before an actual breakdown occurs, condition monitoring allowed Wyko Engineers to isolate a potential problem with a large bearing in a critical area of the plants cooling process. A quick visual inspection led to an immediate replacement, allowing full production to proceed unhindered throughout the process.

Worlds Smallest Sercos - Size Really Does Matter

17 May 2002 - Wyko Industrial Services WYKO Industrial Services is launching what is probably the world's smallest SERCOS compatible servo system at Drives & Controls 2002. Measuring just 50mm the compact Sanyo Denki PV servo system, together with its AML software based controller, provides the optimised solution for systems requiring up to up to 32 axes of tightly co-ordinated servo motion. Ideal for applications such as packaging and printing, where noise free, deterministic multi-axis control is essential and size really does matter.

Falk Couplings Designed to Ensure Long Life

12 April 2002 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko Industrial Services has added Grid, Gear, Disc and Elastomer couplings to its world-renowned Falk Couplings range. The new additions are all designed to ensure long life and smooth operation on the factory floor, minimising costly downtime. They provide a combination of easy installation, high load capacity, minimum maintenance requirements and the ability to effectively dampen vibration and reduce the effects of shock loads.

New C.T.I. Cyclops Thermographic Windows

28 March 2002 - Wyko Industrial Services The general use of thermal imaging for maintenance monitoring in industry is being hampered by traditional viewing methods, that obscure the thermal trace or put operators safety at risk by having to open cabinets and doors for access. To overcome this increasingly common problem, Wyko has introduced two innovative C.T.I. CYCLOPS inspection windows that are simple to fit, safe and are completely transparent to a thermal imaging camera.

Distribution Deal with Hoerbiger-Origa

13 March 2002 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko Industrial Services has recently signed an agreement with Hoerbiger-Origa to distribute the company's complete range of control and actuation products through Wyko's 120+ national branch network. As a result, Wyko are using the Drives & Controls 2002 exhibition to launch Hoerbiger's latest range of rodless cylinders including a new fieldbus enabled model and brand new miniature piezo-electric control valves.

Wyko Acquires FPT Group

08 March 2002 - Wyko Industrial Services The announcement was made on Thursday 7th March 2002 that formerly Fenner Power Transmission of Whitebirk Industrial Estate, Philips Road, Blackburn, has been acquired by Wyko Group Limited of Halesowen, West Midlands.

24hr Calibration Service Minimises Layover Periods for Ships

12 February 2002 - Wyko Industrial Services Thanks to the provision of stand-by teams of engineers, Wyko's Calibration Service has enabled the C.S.O Alliance to set sail well within a 24hr deadline. The service is available around the clock for customers who require calibration of any instruments or gauges and need work carried out by qualified engineers either on or off site. Backed by Wyko's extensive range of MRO products, the calibration service can offer specialist work, at short notice, anywhere in the UK.

New Sensor Systems Make Condition Monitoring Easier

06 February 2002 - Wyko Industrial Services As part of our commitment to helping companies avoid costly breakdowns through preventative maintenance, Wyko Industrial Services now supply the full range of CE approved Monitran condition monitoring sensors and systems. Monitran products allow users to take accurate vibration, heat and pressure readings from any rotating shaft machinery in the most demanding industrial environments, enabling failures to be predicted and costly downtime minimised.

Wyko's Multi-Brand & Specialist Support Remove The Stress Factor For Hydraulics & Pneumatics Users

22 January 2002 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko's multi-brand approach to hydraulic and pneumatic equipment means that 'Wyko Fluid Power Services' can now supply virtually any component on the market. This service provides the buyer with both the convenience and cost savings of only having to deal with one, expert supplier. To encourage efficient operation and avoid unnecessary downtime, Wyko have also introduced additional support services including hydraulic pressure testing, system cleaning, power pack supply and mobile filtration systems.

Wyko Calibration Analysing The Bugs In The Systems

21 January 2002 - Wyko Industrial Services These air samplers are utilised in clean room environments for the pharmaceutical, food, R&D and electronics industries. With the need to continually monitor biological and environmental conditions, accurate and traceable calibration becomes essential. Matson Garvin, Merck and Bio M_rieux are some of the manufacturers equipment covered by this calibration protocol.

Energy Efficiency Programme Offers Effective Analysis and Practical Energy Saving Solutions

07 January 2002 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko have introduced an Energy Efficiency Programme that combines a range of products and services designed to provide practical solutions to energy saving in all areas of industry. These include comprehensive energy efficiency audits, qualified efficiency status reports on plant equipment and working practice, new equipment supply and commissioning, repairs, replacements and engineered improvements to existing installations.

Wyko´s Dedicated Marine Service Minimise Layover Time

28 November 2001 - Wyko Industrial Services Using a nationwide network of distribution centres and specialist workshops, Wyko's Marine Division can carry out work ranging from emergency ship repairs to project management of complete refits at any UK port. All sizes of vessel now have the convienece of guaranteed repairs at their intended destination, rather than having to make unscheduled voyage deviations or incurring excessive layover periods. Services include mechanical engineering, electrical work, condition monitoring and calibration. Worldwide product supply is also on offer.

The Total Solution For Shaft Misalignment in Power Transmission Applications

27 November 2001 - Wyko Industrial Services Complete engineering solutions to the misalignment of shafts, belts and pulleys are now available from Wyko Industrial Services. The 'Total Shaft Solution' product range, from SKF, consists of the Laser BeltAlign Tool, TMEA 1 Shaft Alignment Tool and the System 24 Automatic Lubricator. The equipment facilitates precision fitting and maintenance of drive systems on high-speed machinery used in manufacturing, process and packaging industries.

New Design Of Split Roller Bearing Can Reduce Downtime by 25%

22 October 2001 - Wyko Industrial Services The benefits of WYKO's SRB range of split roller bearings are providing both design and plant engineers within the paper industry with a solution which both simplifies and expedites bearing replacement/installation, and can cut costly downtime to approximately 25% of that required to replace solid bearings of the same size. Crucially, Wyko's SRB range also addresses the problems of poor product availability and lack of product development, issues which have previously affected the levels of usage for this bearing type in papermaking machines.

Shaft Seals Supplied in a Wide Range of Bore Sizes

05 September 2001 - Wyko Industrial Services Fluid seal specialist, Wyko, claims to stock the largest range of Fluorocarbon Viton rotary shaft seals in the country. The company has exclusive distribution of these specialist products in the UK and offers and extensive range of seals totalling more than 200 different sizes, covering diameters from 4mm to over 580mm in a wide variety of lip styles.

Wyko to the Resue in Search of Noah´s Flood

05 September 2001 - Wyko Industrial Services MV Northern Horizon had been chartered by National Geographic for an historic expedition to the Black Sea to find more evidence of what was believed to be Noahs Flood. A previous expedition had discovered proof of extensive flooding which happened 7,500 years ago in an area north of Turkey – a timetable and location that virtually matched the Old Testament account of Noah. National Geographic, organisers of the project, were anxious to progress their underwater research.

NVQ - The Logistical Step

28 August 2001 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko Industrial Services, based in Halesowen, are one of the leading engineering parts distributors in the UK and primarily serves the maintenance needs of factories in all types of industry. Industrial companies, the likes of which may be Wyko's customers, could be losing thousands of pounds an hour in lost production whilst awaiting a spare part for a machine. Therefore the speed of delivery of these parts is critical.

Speed of delivery of parts is critical

30 July 2001 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko Industrial Services, based in Halesowen, are one of the leading engineering parts distributors in the UK and primarily serves the maintenance needs of factories in all types of industry. Industrial companies, the likes of which may be Wyko's customers, could be losing thousands of pounds an hour in lost production whilst awaiting a spare part for a machine. Therefore the speed of delivery of these parts is critical.

Sanyo Denki Appoints Wyko as Repair & Maintenance Specialist

12 July 2001 - Wyko Industrial Services Sanyo Denki's European customers purchasing the recently launched SMAC series of fieldbus related units, can now enjoy complete product support following a new Europe-wide repair and maintenance agreement signed with UK distributors, Wyko Industrial Services.

Wyko and Mono Pumps 'Progressing' The Service Network

12 July 2001 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko Industrial Services has formed a Partnership with Mono Pumps that will lead to all 37 of Wyko's workshops across the UK becoming authorised repairers. This joint commitment to meeting customer needs has been further illustrated by the appointment of Wyko as a national stockist for new pumps and spares.

Wyko Cutting Downtime to a Minimum

12 July 2001 - Wyko Industrial Services Profile rail linear bearing systems have become hugely popular with machine designers and manufacturers due to a number of factors such as rigidity, load carrying capabilities and convenience of installation. Profile rails are held in stock at Wyko and are cut to customers' requirements in-house, in days, saving valuable time and money. The recently installed, precision cutting facility enables Wyko to machine rails to customer requirements, suitable for either butt jointing or as free ends, quickly and cost effectively.

Wyko and Giddings & Lewis - From Cradle to Grave

12 July 2001 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko Industrial Services is now the UK authorised distributor and service agent for the Giddings & Lewis range of machine and motion controllers and associated products. This new partnership for Wyko is with Giddings & Lewis Controls Measurement & Sensing Division based at the Cross Huller site in Knowsley.

Single Source Service Solution

12 July 2001 - Wyko Industrial Services Wyko Industrial Services has combined its nationwide expertise in electro-mechanical repairs and advanced electronic repairs thus creating a new full repair capability. Wyko is now equipped to be a single source for industrial electronic and motion control repair and are also providing complete preventative and maintenance support service.

Turnaround time for loading from the hold of a ship and onto road transport to be kept to an minimum

12 July 2001 - Wyko Industrial Services In the business of ship-to-shore unloading, time is most definitely money. To be able to compete effectively on price and meet the requirements of a shipping contract, the turnaround time for loading containers from the hold of a ship and onto road transport has to be kept to an absolute minimum. The performance and reliability of the equipment being used for the loading and unloading process is therefore critical.

New Energy Efficiency Programme

28 February 2001 - Wyko Industrial Services A new energy efficiency programme that will help businesses save money by significantly reducing their energy consumption has been developed by Wyko Industrial Services to combat the 10 per cent rise in electricity rates expected next April as a result of the Government's Climate Change Levy.

Check the Variables

27 February 2001 - Wyko Industrial Services In the past, VSD´s have largely been employed in the service of production. Now, however, attention is being focussed on energy savings. Roy Cooling of Wyko offers an insight into the rise and rise of the variable speed drive.

Solve a Taxing Problem

01 February 2001 - Wyko Industrial Services Compressed air users are not only losing money due to over-pressurised systems and leaks/wastage but come April and the Climate Change Levy they will also be taxed on the electricity used to drive their compressors. Paul Lynch, Business Development Manager, Pneumatics, Wyko Industrial Services explains how to improve the efficiency of your system and therefore reduce your tax burden.

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24 January 2001 - Wyko Industrial Services Tools, electric motors, bearings, power transmission products, seals, wheels and castors and industrial consumables are currently avaialble on the web-store to consumers and businesses throughout Britain. Orders are processed automatically and products are despatched next day by Wyko´s own locally based distribution fleet - operating from over 120 branches throughout the UK.