Industrial Technology

Igus invites submissions for energy chain application awards

The possible uses of energy chain systems carrying moving cables and hoses is now vast – they withstand seawater on ships and oil rigs, prevent the permeation of dirt and dust in material handling systems, provide ISO Class 1 protection in cleanrooms, and countless other applications. To find the most innovative uses of energy chain systems, Igus invites submissions in the UK for the biennial vector award via the online form: www.igus.co.uk/vector2016

27th January 2016

Rittal Ri4Power switchgear and busbar system installed on ocean liner

A Rittal Ri4Power switchgear and busbar system has been installed in Logos Hope, a 442-passenger ship. The ocean liner, which sails around ports predominantly in South-East Asia, Africa and the Middle East, is operated on behalf of OM Ships International, a Christian training and outreach movement, by GBA Ships e.V., a private, non-profit, charitable organisation registered in Germany.

26th January 2016

Schaeffler celebrates 125 year anniversary of ball grinding mill

Precision bearing manufacturer Schaeffler is celebrating the 125-year anniversary of the ball grinding mill, a patented machine that for the first time enabled the manufacture of precision hardened steel balls that were perfectly round and of equal size.

25th January 2016

Making the most of your unique selling points

Being of an age that puts me firmly in the BBC Radio 2 demographic, I find I’m enjoying listening to many of the same DJs that I did while growing up with Radio 1. And, indeed, much of the same music. Not all programmes, mind; I generally find Steve Wright’s Sunday love songs a little syrupy for my tastes. I made an exception last weekend, however, given that I was taking Mrs Simms into the country for a pleasant Sunday luncheon. Steve Wright seemed to be setting the tone perfectly.

22nd January 2016

Brevini UK integrates La Leonessa slew bearings and gearboxes for packaged drives

Power transmission specialist Brevini UK has used a joint venture agreement between its parent company and La Leonessa to add new slew bearing options to the slew gearboxes that it supplies to the marine and other sectors.

22nd January 2016

Applied Automation to distribute Universal Robots

X-STK | Applied Automation is delighted to announce a new partnership with Danish manufacturer Universal Robots. The control and automation specialists have become a UK distributor for the Universal Robots robotic arms that are changing the face of robot technology.

20th January 2016

Mayr safety brakes meet the new elevator standards

The new elevator standards EN 81-20 and EN 81-50 are intended to make European elevators even safer. Mayr Power Transmission is the first brake manufacturer to already implement the new standards. The company has already received the prototype inspection certificate by TÜV Süd for all affected elevator brakes according to the Directive 2014/33/EU, which will become binding for all manufacturers on 20 April 2016. This provides planning security for customers.

19th January 2016

Connector is key to versatile interfacing for Peak Production

Harting’s har-flex PCB connector system is a key component in a new versatile interface developed by Peak Production Equipment, the Letchworth-based manufacturer of automatic test systems.

18th January 2016

M Barnwell Services produces biggest ever O Ring

M Barnwell Services, the UK’s largest stockist and distributor of fluid sealing products, reports that it has produced its first ever O Ring that was over 10 metres long. Weighing in at 2.2kg, the 12.5 metre long Nitrile O Ring is designed to be used in an Electrical Transformer for the Kuwait National Grid.

15th January 2016

Second tea packing system ordered

To boost production in order to meet increased demand Clipper Teas invested in a specially designed system for packing the tea bags from the point where they exit the tea bag making machine. Frontline Packaging was chosen to design, manufacture or source all of the elements and it recommended the inclusion of a Universal Robot from R. A. Rodriguez to load the rectangular tea cartons.

13th January 2016