Industrial Technology

Burkert and Flocon announce new distribution agreement

Bürkert has announced a new partnership with Flocon, a distributor of high-quality industrial valves, pipes and fittings located in South Wales. The collaboration will provide Flocon customers in South and West Wales with seamless access to Bürkert products and technical support.

8th October 2021

RARUK Automation demonstrates production line solutions at Robotics & Automation Exhibition

Demonstrating just how simply automation can be incorporated into a current manufacturing production line, of almost any nature, will be the aim of RARUK Automation’s stand at this year’s Robotics & Automation Exhibition. Live demonstrations will highlight the success of both collaborative and industrial robots, in-situ with automated mobile robots and automated feeding systems.

8th October 2021

Renishaw engineering expertise contributes to British Olympic cycling success

Renishaw has used its expertise in additive manufacturing (AM) to help produce an innovative new track bike for the Great Britain Cycling Team (GBCT), that contributed to seven medals at the Tokyo Olympics. The HB.T improves on previous designs by using a lightweight build to reduce drag and improve overall speed. As an Official Supplier of the Great Britain Cycling Team, Renishaw will also be providing ongoing support to the team as part of a longer-term partnership.

7th October 2021

Test confirms reduce grease consumption in bearings in high-pressure grinding rolls

SKF has extended its range of large bearings for roller presses, with a sealed version that prolongs service life. Its Explorer spherical roller bearings (SRBs) in the 241 series are now available up to 1250mm bore. This series and sizes are commonly used in high-pressure grinding rolls (HPGRs) in cement and mining industries.

7th October 2021

Drive improves dye processing quality while reducing energy costs

A more consistent distribution of dye in clothing and furnishing fabrics has resulted from replacing a hydraulic control system with a variable speed drive (VSD) while also helping reduce the process’ annual energy bill by £1,900.

7th October 2021

Schneider Electric and Aveva complete Smart transformation project at Flint Factory

Schneider Electric and Aveva have digitally upgraded their factory in Flint, Wales. The project, commenced in late 2018 and costing £300,000, will see the site become the UK’s first Schneider Electric smart factory.

6th October 2021

RS Components assists with significant historical finding at Westminster Abbey

RS Components has assisted a team of scientific investigators from The Wallace Collection in London in carrying out tests on Henry V’s sword at his tomb in Westminster Abbey. The mission was in association with the Collections team at Westminster Abbey - by courtesy of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster – for which RS loaned a specific hardness testing product to help the investigators ascertain whether the sword was a ceremonial piece or a real fighting sword.

6th October 2021

SKF in collaboration to speed up development of fossil-free bearing steel

SKF is supporting the development of fossil-free bearing steel through a collaboration with Luleå University of Technology’s CH2ESS initiative. As part of the collaboration, SKF will participate in and fund research within hydrogen use in industrial processes and energy systems, speeding up the development of fossil-free bearing steel.

6th October 2021

Wanner opens Technical Centre of Excellence for pump development

Wanner International has formally opened its new Technical Centre of Excellence in industrial pump development. The purpose-built facility enables the UK based Wanner International operation to deliver enhanced service capabilities which include system design and custom pump builds, performance testing, on-line and on-site witness testing, service and maintenance training, and technology demonstrations

6th October 2021

EMS to showcase Faulhaber product ranges at Robotics and Automation

EMS will be displaying its Faulhaber motor ranges at the Robotics and Automation exhibition, taking place at the Coventry Building Society Arena on 2-3 November 2021. The ranges offer superior power density and precision for automated movement applications in industries such as logistics and manufacturing.

5th October 2021