We hope that you are finding these Pilz 2025 Safety & Compliance Webinars interesting and imformative. Next up in the Pilz Webinar Series is ‘Hydrogen Safe & Secure’.
Webinar Date: Friday 2nd May 2025
Webinar Time:…
BPX Oil & Gas News & Insights
EcoStruxure IT Partner Town Halls 2025
As the demand for resilient, secure, and sustainable IT infrastructure continues to grow, staying ahead of the curve has never been more important. To combat this, Schneider Electric are hosting EcoStruxure IT Partner…
Understanding Power Distribution Systems
In the ever-evolving landscape of industrial automation, electromechanical products play a crucial role in ensuring power distribution systems remain efficient. This blog post delves into the various aspects of electromechanical product ranges that make…
Electrical System Risks that threaten your Business Profitability
Overlooking your power distribution systems can have a serious effect on your wealth. Yet, because they are so dependable, they may not be getting the attention they deserve. In a recent white paper, entitled…
PILZ City & Guilds Machinery Safety Training hosted by BPX Stoke
Closing out January 2025, we hosted our first official Pilz machinery safety training course at our Stoke branch, marking a significant milestone and achievement for both the branch and BPX as a whole! This…
How to choose the right UPS in 9 easy steps
In today’s fast-paced and ever-connected world, the power grid can be unpredictable and inevitably, power disruptions can be costly. Whether you’re running a small business, managing critical medical equipment, or maintaining large-scale industrial operations,…
100 Years of TeSys: With BPX since the late 1960s
The journey to 100 years of TeSys began in 1924 with the introduction of the first TeSys contactor, which replaced the knife lever with a rotating bar. This marked a…
Pilz City & Guilds Assured Certification in Machinery Safety Achieved
We are proud to announce that Frank Ruiz, Application Support Team member, and Nick Simms, Field Sales Engineer, have successfully completed the Pilz City & Guilds Assured 4 Day Machinery Safety Course. The course,…
Electric Motor TCO & Understanding Yours
The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) recently produced a guide outlining the total cost of ownership (TCO) of electric motors. Its aim of this motor TCO guide is to…
Rittal VX Enclosure Base/Plinth System Upgrade
Before the turn of this year, we’re delighted to be able to share some anticipated updates regarding the Rittal VX Enclosure Base/Plinth System upgrade. The current system has been a cornerstone of reliability and…
Why adopting TSN connectivity is catching on
Why are the leading automation suppliers adopting one open ethernet networking technology in their quest for interconnected businesses? Jeremy Shinton, Product Manager at Mitsubishi Electric explains the business benefits and why Mitsubishi Electric is…
Optimising Motor Control for Machine Performance
As machines become more complex, efficient motor control solutions are more important than ever. Motor control covers a range of functions, including switching, short-circuit protection, overload protection, and motor management. Moreover, by…
VSD Energy Saving Payback Times Halved
With the doubling of electricity prices, the payback time for installing variable speed drives (VSDs) has halved. Most VSD energy saving fan and pump applications deliver payback periods of under 18 months. Recent hikes…
How the Affinity Laws deliver Energy Saving for Businesses
With the recent increases in energy prices, it is time to look again at cost effective ways to save electricity. The affinity laws point the way, and it is not an exaggeration to say…
Analytics Software Achieves Unprecedented Productivity
IIoT benefits like faster time to market, optimising workforce knowledge, increasing productivity, lowering downtime and analytics software have taken time to become practical solutions that benefit OEMs. According to Schneider Electric, EcoStruxure Machine…
Surge Protection for Amendment 2 of the 18th Edition
Published on 28 March, Amendment 2 (2022) of the IET Wiring Regulations came into effect immediately. It contains both changes and new requirements. One of the key updates is to Chapter 44 – Protection…
How to Improve Energy Savings and Productivity Together
According to ABB Drives, there are some 10 million electric motors driving production within the UK. They are by far the biggest users of electricity in industry, so controlling…
Save Motor Running Costs & Understanding How to Forever
Electronic variable speed drives (VSDs) – also known as inverter drives – find uses throughout building, industrial and process applications. The main reasons for their popularity are to save motor running costs or to…
Are you using the Correct VSD Cable for the Job?
Variable speed inverter drives (VSDs) have grown in popularity as they offer many advantages to the installer and also the user. According to the Lapp Group, in some applications, the correct VSD…
Making Energy Savings: UK Emission Goals depend on SMEs
Global climate change has meant that ‘once in a lifetime’ weather events are becoming regular occurrences. It is why more UK and international companies are committing to carbon-neutral goals and zero carbon emissions across…