Shell UK Oil Products Limited (Shell) is gathering together some of the UK's leading industrial companies in the East Midlands for a one-day technical seminar examining hydraulic systems.

Shell UK Oil Products Limited (Shell) is gathering together some of the UK's leading industrial companies in the East Midlands on June 27 for a one-day technical seminar examining hydraulic systems and their effect on productivity. Hosted by Shell at the National Fluid Power Centre (NFPC) in Worksop, the seminar will bring together expert hydraulics specialists from Bosch Rexroth and Eaton, as well as Shell lubricants companies and the NFPC itself. Throughout the day, detailed, technical sessions will demonstrate how the demands of modern machinery and components can affect efficiency and the role of healthy, well-managed hydraulics systems in increasing productivity, said the company.

Andrew Gibson, marketing manager, UK and Ireland for Shell Industry Lubricants, explained: 'As the needs of industrial companies change, more sophisticated equipment is required that is smaller, can operate at both higher and lower operating conditions and demands longer oil drain intervals.

That makes it more critical than ever for manufacturers to ensure their hydraulic systems remain healthy with high performance hydraulic oils and effective lubrication management practices.' Aimed at manufacturers and end users of hydraulic equipment and service companies, the programme includes presentations from NFPC, Rexroth, Eaton and Shell lubricants companies, including a presentation from Shell on a 'Cradle to Grave Approach to Lubricants'.

Delegates will have the opportunity to consult the experts during a question and answer session at the end of the seminar as well as a tour of the NFPC before the meeting breaks for lunch.

Andrew Gibson continued: 'The seminar is ideal for managers and engineers at all levels who are concerned about the common problems associated with hydraulics systems, such as corrosion, contamination, sludge build up and filter blocking.

These problems can lead to serious commercial issues, including equipment damage, increased maintenance requirements and expensive downtime and the one day seminar will help delegates understand the practical solutions that can help them avoid these threats to their business and enhance production efficiency.' Registrations are limited to four applications per company but some places are still available.