In this second edition of the EWFM fact file, we will be looking at our range of Engineered Swivel Joints. Similar in its purpose to our standard swivel joints, it allows a pipe to articulate or a hose to rotate. Which in turn leads to preventing damage. A torn hose or broken pipework will generally… Continue reading The Fact Files: Engineered Swivel Joints
Category: Swivel Joints
Case Study: Large Bore Hose Reel Swivel Joints
Imagine your garden hose on a reel but enlarge it by 100 times. As pictured above this reel is situated on the stern of a boat offshore. These hose reels are used for safe loading and offloading both onshore and offshore. The medias they transfer can vary tremendously these however can include fluids such as… Continue reading Case Study: Large Bore Hose Reel Swivel Joints
The Fact Files: EWFM Standard Swivel Joints
Standard Swivel Joints, one of EWFM’s most popular products, are essential for relieving torsion and stress on pipe and hose. A Swivel Joint allows a pipe to articulate or a hose to rotate which in turn leads to preventing damage. A torn hose or broken pipework generally results in costly downtime or even worst harm… Continue reading The Fact Files: EWFM Standard Swivel Joints
108 Years of Stainless Steel
It’s Friday the 13th, some would say unlucky for some. However, Friday the 13th this year marks a special occasion for EWFM and the steel industry. On this day 108 years ago in 1913 a Mr Harry Brearley invented Stainless Steel. The emergence of Stainless Steel: At this time Brearley was actually investigating new… Continue reading 108 Years of Stainless Steel
Tokyo Olympics 2022
The Tokyo Olympics will be like no other since the games started, with a very limited attendance being able to attend the games due to the pandemic. However, on Friday Japan showed that they won’t let the lack of fans and current world affairs spoil the event as they put on an incredible opening ceremony… Continue reading Tokyo Olympics 2022
Spring is here
Spring is here, get out and enjoy these first days, look out for:- The first bees emerging and the birds singing The snowdrops followed by the daffodils and tulips The trees budding with catkins and blossom Have you heard the first cuckoo yet? The long nights of winter have gone, it’s over a year since… Continue reading Spring is here
World Book Day
World Book Day, created by UNESCO in 1995, is a worldwide celebration of books and reading. With their mission to promote reading for pleasure, it is marked in over 100 countries around the globe, offering every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their own. Reading for pleasure is the single biggest… Continue reading World Book Day
A Swivel for a Tight Spot
Are you looking to relieve stress and torsion in hose or pipework but are struggling in a tight spot? Look no further, we offer the Compact Swivel Joint. Our Compact Swivel joint has what we believe to be the smallest flange to flange face dimension in the market. It is perfect where room is limited… Continue reading A Swivel for a Tight Spot
Swivel Joints supporting the Farming Industry
12 months ago, we were approached to supply cost effective but high-quality swivel joints to a leading company in the United States of Livestock Manure Handling Equipment. The swivel joints would be used on their liquid manure injection toolbars. These toolbars allow for efficient top-dressing application, splash / incorporation, or deep till injection of liquid… Continue reading Swivel Joints supporting the Farming Industry
Left Handers Day
On Thursday 13th August 2020, the 30th annual left handers day takes place. A day to tell everyone how proud you are of being left-handed and, as we live in a world designed for right-handers, help raise awareness of the everyday issues that lefties face, including: Using scissors Use of spiral notebooks Playing musical instruments… Continue reading Left Handers Day
