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ABB modernises Swiss paper machine as model for energy efficiency

ABB modernises Swiss paper machine as model for energy efficiency

ABB has helped Model Group, a packaging manufacturer headquartered in Switzerland, modernise one of its key paper machines with energy-efficient motors and state-of-the-art variable speed drives (VSDs). The result is increased productivity and reliability, together with a reduction in energy consumption of up to 900,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) a year – equivalent to 200 four-person Swiss households, with a projected payback in less than five years.

7th September 2021
New short and service-friendly shaft coupling

New short and service-friendly shaft coupling

With the ROFLEX, KTR has launched a new shaft coupling according to DIN 740 which is characterised by its short design and its service-friendliness. In addition to power transmission, the torsionally flexible coupling compensates for misalignments and dampens torsional vibrations. The ROFLEX is available in two designs and currently in seven sizes for torques from 65 to 790 Nm. Another five sizes will be added by the middle of 2022 and extend the performance range up to 5,000 Nm.

6th September 2021
Emka announces new enclosure gasket sealing brochure

Emka announces new enclosure gasket sealing brochure

The new Emka gasket sealing brochure presents a comprehensive collection of technical information plus an illustrated listing of sealing profiles showing standard ex-stock sections.

6th September 2021
IFM Electronics to show food industry-ready sensors at PPMA

IFM Electronics to show food industry-ready sensors at PPMA

Sensor specialist IFM Electronics will be showcasing the edgeGateway – a reliable connection between sensors and IT – at this year’s PPMA Show. Visitors to IFM’s stand A74 will be able to see the edgeGateway technology in action as well as automation solutions for making food safely, error-proofing the production process and sending data analytics securely to the cloud.

6th September 2021
More data, at quicker speeds – serial communication to TCP/IP

More data, at quicker speeds – serial communication to TCP/IP

In a data-driven world, turning data into actions is the best way to boost efficiency. As businesses become more global and complex, operational data must travel across greater distances, at faster speeds and in larger quantities. Here, Jürgen Resch, industry manager at Copa-Data, examines why manufacturers should move their information systems from serial communication to TCP/IP.

6th September 2021
VSDs versus soft starters – a guide to choosing the right efficiency equipment

VSDs versus soft starters – a guide to choosing the right efficiency equipment

Approximately eight billion electric motors are in operation in Europe, consuming nearly half of all the continent’s electricity. Variable speed drives (VSDs) and soft starters provide ways to reduce the energy consumption of a motor by providing operators with control over their power. But which is the most appropriate choice? Here, Marek Lukaszczyk of WEG Europe and Middle East gives his advice for choosing a VSD or soft starter.

6th September 2021
What to consider when setting up a dispensing application

What to consider when setting up a dispensing application

When purchasing dispensing equipment for an adhesives process, part of the decision making will include return on investment (ROI). Here Kevin Cook, technical manager at adhesives specialist Intertronics, discusses how ROI can be achieved from an investment in dispensing equipment and automation.

6th September 2021
Stromag clutches ensure reliable torque transmission for marine gearbox in large ferry

Stromag clutches ensure reliable torque transmission for marine gearbox in large ferry

When a major Chinese manufacturer of marine propulsion systems needed a robust clutch to integrate into a roll-on-roll-off ferry gearbox, it turned to Stromag for a compact, high performance, low maintenance solution.

6th September 2021
Flexible feed-throughs for M12 and M12 power

Flexible feed-throughs for M12 and M12 power

Binder announces new control cabinet feed-through connectors for the M12 product series 713, 813, 814, 823 and 824, which are available with different codings and pin counts. The M12 or M12 Power type components – in accordance with the DIN EN 61076-2-111 standard – allow signal, data, and supply cables to be connected using circular connectors of the same type from the respective series. They are equipped with an M12 locking thread and an M16 mounting thread.

3rd September 2021
New Elesa linear actuators for robotics and machine tools

New Elesa linear actuators for robotics and machine tools

New Elesa GN 291 series linear actuators are especially designed for the arduous conditions of robotic and machine tool applications, where they offer smooth accurate operation over repetitive work cycles for long task periods. GN 291 series are also valuable for a wide range of situations such as window operation or solar panel adjustment, printers, spray equipment, valve control or computer-managed systems.

3rd September 2021
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