Engineering faculties in thousands of teaching institutions around the globe benefit from PA Hilton’s cutting-edge educational support equipment.
A proud British manufacturer, we are world-renowned providers of technical teaching resources. That pedigree, built over half a century by our own engineering teams, has technical knowledge and quality at its core.
We intuitively deliver what your faculty needs from our products, with focus on the critical nature of functionality, educational engagement, reliability, durability, and of course the importance of value.
Investment in research and development and ongoing commitment to quality is borne out through the longevity of our products and our ability to deliver the very best technical and responsive customer care.
Many of our products are developed on a modular basis so that additional modules future-proof budget investment and ensure equipment remains at the forefront of technological developments.
The ability to control temperature, humidity, dust and fumes is becoming increasingly important, alongside a driving need to reduce consumption and ozone and greenhouse gas emissions making this science a key requirement for study.
Our R & D team spearheaded the first air conditioning unit specifically designed and manufactured for teaching purposes.
Investigation of the fundamentals of airflow and simple aerodynamic experimental procedures is made both simple and safe with the PA Hilton Airflow System F100.
The system, a small footprint, high volume, high pressure centrifugal fan with adjustable flow control, inlet and outlet coupling, is available with an extensive range of optional accessories which make the range a versatile and economic investment.
Despite the contributions made by nuclear, hydro-electric, solar, wind and other renewable energy sources, the majority of energy is still derived from combustion of hydrocarbon fuels.
These fuels are finite and it is vital that they are used efficiently to conserve resources and reduce pollution. A good knowledge of the factors which affect the efficient combustion of fuels is therefore essential for everyone involved in the study of energy use.
Despite the emergence of other, more sustainable energy sources, the combustion of hydrocarbon fuels still accounts for the majority of our energy supply. The finite nature of these resources makes study into their effective use and conservation, and the reduction of their resulting pollution, an ongoing priority.
Awareness of the broader issues and the science around the efficient combustion of hydrocarbon fuels is critical for everyone involved in the study of energy use. Our units…
The Hilton Forces range supports clear, comprehensive learning of statics and dynamics across a variety of theories and topics.
It includes a comprehensive range of equipment, from fixed beams through to rotating machines apparatus, equally suitable for demonstration and experimental work.
The Hilton Friction range is a comprehensive set of clear learning tools for the study of both friction and tribology.
Suitable for demonstration and experimental work, the range includes everything from simple inclined planes to complete tribology trainers.
The PA Hilton Heat Transfer range supports teaching of transfer and thermodynamics principles, core knowledge for most science and engineering learning.
It includes modular add-on units for more advanced studies and a common instrumentation and service unit for specific applications ensuring maximum flexibility to align laboratory equipment investment to curriculum requirements and budgets..
Fluid mechanics is one of the core study areas in engineering being the basis of hydraulics. A full and thorough understanding of fluid power, its generation, control and transmission is a prerequisite to a successful engineering career.
The use of hydraulics in industry is widespread. Hydraulics covers subjects as diverse as river and tidal flow, turbines and power generation, stability of vessels, pipe flows and measurement. The P.A.Hilton range of fluid hydraulics products allows students to study, review and compare key study areas as part of this learning area.
This unit is the basis for all of the Hilton HB range to be built upon and allows the study of many different fundamental principles within the realms of hydraulics and fluid flow via the current range of optional extras.
The PA Hilton Mechanisms range covers a variety of theories and topics, many of which can be expanded on by students working at different levels. The suite includes a comprehensive set of equipment, from the single Geneva mechanism to complete kits of 26 experiments with full accessories included suitable for demonstration and experimental work.
Many of the mechanism units and kits are designed as hands-on demonstration units that cover a broad spectrum of basic principles and machines.
Knowledge and understanding of jet propulsion remains an important part of mechanical engineering and aeronautical and military studies.
Gas turbines are the most commonly taught aspect of the technology, but both ram jets and pulse jets remain of interest especially with developments in hypersonic and trans-sonic flight. Having no moving parts, the two types of engine represent a low capital and maintenance cost alternative or addition to a gas turbine test facility.
The UN Montreal Protocol, and more recently the Kyoto Agreement, have positioned refrigeration study, research and development at the very forefront of academic and industry research.
The PA Hilton range of refrigeration teaching units and computer-based software is designed to teach cutting-edge principles of refrigeration. This learning will create solid foundations for the next generation of engineers able to fully understand and contribute to the fundamental changes now taking place in the refrigeration industry.
Renewables are the energy for the future and as such their study is both essential and exciting.
The continuously expanding range of Hilton Renewable Energy products allows students to increase their understanding of the limitations and practical applications of green technologies. Hydrogen fuel cells, wind generators, photovoltaic and water heating solar panels, air and water heat pumps, refrigeration and power cycles with optional solar sources, all contribute to increasing student awareness and understanding of the many and varied options.
Traditionally, steam power plant teaching has relied on expensive, cumbersome, unresponsive and overly complex adaptations of industrial equipment.
The PA Hilton range has been designed specifically for teaching purposes by industry-leading specialists resulting in a host of benefits from low capital, running, maintenance and inspection costs to simple to use, easy to understand and safe to operate technology.
A comprehensive portfolio of equipment, from fixed beams through to rotating machines apparatus, the Strength of Materials range is suitable for both demonstration and experimental work.
It supports clear and comprehensive understanding of the way in which materials act and react across a variety of theories and topics, knowledge fundamental for the study and application of loads on fixed and moving structures.
Built on half a century of excellence in research and development, PA Hilton’s Structures range is our flagship product suite. Offering superb functionality and value through quality, the HST range supports engineering faculties in higher education institutions around the globe.
The product portfolio delivers flexibility, value and future-proofing through its modular design. Faculties can extend the products with pertinent additions over time as technical developments and faculty requirements demand and budgets allow.
Offering clear and comprehensive learning, the Theory of Machines range is a comprehensive suite of equipment, equally suitable for demonstration or experimental work. Hardware operates in a standalone mode, with a large number being supplied with Data Acquisition Software.
An understanding of the way in which forces act and react, is fundamental when studying the application of loads on a variety of fixed structures and rotating machinery.
"Magnus", the PA Hilton Universal Test Frame, enables clear and comprehensive learning of stress, strain, deflections and forces within full size structures such as roof trusses, concrete beams, and wooden structures.
A valuable addition to any civil or structural engineering laboratory, "MAGNUS" is excellent for both student and industrial use, with a variety of experiments supported by clear and detailed instruction manuals for the student.
An understanding of the way in which materials and components react to excitation, is fundamental when studying the application of loads on a variety of fixed structures and rotating machinery.
The Vibrations range includes simple pendulums, beam vibrations through to complex structural vibrations. All are suitable for demonstration and experimental work across a number of theories and topics. All the hardware operates in a standalone mode, with some supplied with Data Acquisition Interfaces and Software.
The Hilton range of vocational refrigeration and air conditioning equipment is specifically designed for the practical and safe training of installation and service engineers.
Using standard and recognisable refrigeration components, the units are designed to provide students with experience that is not available using modified commercial equipment.
Our quality accessories are specifically engineered to complement selected products in the PA Hilton range.
Noise and vibration problems in buildings are commonly caused by installed machinery and service plant. Sources include ventilation and air-conditioning plant, industrial machinery, heating installations, water systems, lifts and conveyors, and office machinery.
In order to specify, design and implement appropriate control measures, it is necessary to understand both the physical principles of noise and vibration generation and transmission, and the functional effectiveness and shortcomings of various forms of control systems.
All PA Hilton equipment is designed in-house by our skilled engineers. Each unit is thoroughly tested before being carefully packed and sent to teaching institutions around the globe.
Every PA Hilton unit is supplied with detailed manuals describing set-up, operating instructions, theory and detailed experiments that it can be used for. We can also provide on-site installation and commissioning services and staff training sessions - just ask.
The PA Hilton philosophy is "value through quality" - our products are built to last and have been tested by generations of engineering students. We offer outstanding support, including spares and accessories, for years after the sale of each unit.
Many key units within our range are modular in design, so they can be added to and upgraded as needs change. This approach provides unrivalled value when it comes to the whole life cost of our units.
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