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Total Lubricants outlines expansion plan

Total Lubricants outlines expansion plan

Total Lubricants in UK, which is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its blending plant in August, has unveiled plans to invest in developing and expanding the site at Ferrybridge in West Yorkshire. The development plan includes the purchase of four acres of land adjacent to the plant, which will enable Total Lubricants’ Blending Plant to develop and upgrade the site, review its warehousing operations and enhance the blending process.

11th August 2020
Nabtesco launches Neco next generation cycloidal gears

Nabtesco launches Neco next generation cycloidal gears

With the Neco series Nabtesco says it has opened a new chapter in the field of cycloidal gears. The precision gears with a solid shaft have been adapted to the specific needs of customers to set standards for design, efficiency and flexibility. Nabtesco says it is also revolutionising the process for ordering, configuration and handling of gearboxes.

11th August 2020
New passive oscilloscope probes ideal for dense PCBs

New passive oscilloscope probes ideal for dense PCBs

The new Model 701949 and 702907 passive oscilloscope probes from Yokogawa are intended to expand the usability and applications of Yokogawa’s DLM3000 Mixed Signal Oscilloscope. The 701949 10:1 miniature passive probe is designed for high density PCBs, with a slim probe head that provides good visibility during operation. It also features a built-in spring mechanism at the tip that prevents slippage by automatically adjusting the load.

11th August 2020
How to prime your operation for an effective restart

How to prime your operation for an effective restart

John Smith, chief engineer for finished lubricants at ExxonMobil, offers some guidance to help optimise machine performance coming out of lockdown.

10th August 2020
When a servo motor that

When a servo motor that"s big enough isn"t big enough

It might seem a strange statement, but yes, you read that right – there are certain operating conditions where servo motors that should be big enough for an application are actually too small. Too small that is in terms of their power rating, which for most applications is a perfectly acceptable way of selecting the right size motor. But not all.

10th August 2020
Getting in control: how power resistors benefit motor control

Getting in control: how power resistors benefit motor control

From the electric fans and power tools in our homes, to crane control systems and industrial machinery – motors can be found in mechanical applications of all shapes and sizes. But what exactly keeps them turning? Here, Joshua Piccaver, electrical design engineer at power resistor manufacturer Cressall Resistors, explains why resistors are key to ensuring steady motor control.

10th August 2020
Autoclavable DC motors ease surgical power tool design

Autoclavable DC motors ease surgical power tool design

Electric motors have brought many advantages to powered hand tools, however there are various approaches for design engineers to consider when selecting a motor for surgical instruments. Jamie Gewirtz, R&D manager for surgical motors at Portescap, looks at some of the design challenges and discusses considerations for the selection of the most appropriate electric motor.

10th August 2020
Güdel linear robot, even more productive with intelligent energy supply

Güdel linear robot, even more productive with intelligent energy supply

With Igus intelligent smart plastic e-chains, cables and plain bearings, companies have the information they need to plan maintenance in advance. Now, manufacturers of machines and systems are incorporating these products to offer enhanced condition monitoring.

10th August 2020
Loctite products are music to the ears of master bowmaker

Loctite products are music to the ears of master bowmaker

Having exhausted nearly every option for gluing mother of pearl to ebony hardwood, a leading manufacturer of bows for string instruments struck the right note on discovering the performance characteristics of Loctite 330 from Henkel. This general-purpose structural adhesive, which is ideal for use on dissimilar substrates, has solved the bonding dilemma for John Matthews the Bowmaker, once and for all.

7th August 2020
Eplan and Rittal add value for electrical engineering firm

Eplan and Rittal add value for electrical engineering firm

Since taking over LCA Group in 2017, Managing Director Alan Sheppard has always maintained a focus on innovation, and the use of cutting-edge technology to further the firm’s manufacturing and assembly capabilities. The primary focus was on the investment in technologies that would speed up client approval processes and improve communication between departments. Since then, EPLAN and Rittal have worked closely with the Hawarden-based electrical engineering firm, supporting the company’s industry-leading turnkey service for electrical engineering projects.

7th August 2020
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