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Trelleborg receives partner level supplier for its sealing solutions from AGCO

Trelleborg receives partner level supplier for its sealing solutions from AGCO

AGCO, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of agricultural machinery and equipment, with brands such as Challenger, Fendt, GSI, Massey Ferguson and Valtra, has awarded sealing specialist Trelleborg Sealing Solutions partner level supplier status at its first EME Virtual Supplier Event. Trelleborg supplies AGCO with special rotary seals for transmissions and tire pressure control systems, among other things.

5th August 2020
Schaeffler forges ahead with technology transfer

Schaeffler forges ahead with technology transfer

As the new season of the German Touring Car Masters (DTM) gets underway at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium, global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler is using the racing series to test technology under extreme conditions and to ensure it is ready for production. “The optimisation of the combustion engine continues to play an important role for Schaeffler,” says Matthias Zink, CEO Automotive OEM at Schaeffler. “The DTM and our intense partnership with BMW M Motorsport provide valuable insights for Schaeffler.”

5th August 2020
Revisited: The effect of repairs on motor efficiency

Revisited: The effect of repairs on motor efficiency

As the use of premium efficiency (IE3) motors has increased, due in part to strengthened regulation, the question of maintaining motor efficiency after a rewind process has reappeared. The most recent study, conducted in 2019, by AEMT and EASA has again used independent testing facilities and revealed that even these higher efficiency units are unaffected by a repair using good practice procedures.

4th August 2020
Carlo Gavazzi extends NRG Series solid-state relay platform

Carlo Gavazzi extends NRG Series solid-state relay platform

Controls and Automation specialist, Carlo Gavazzi has enhanced its existing product offering of the popular NRG series of solid-state relays with a new NRGC main controller, NRGCN proprietary cables and a new range of solid state relay RG..CM..N which meet all the needs of machine builders as well as Industry 4.0.

4th August 2020
RS Components introduces high-spec, low-cost oscilloscope

RS Components introduces high-spec, low-cost oscilloscope

RS Components has introduced the Tektronix TBS2000B digital storage oscilloscope, aimed at industrial design and maintenance engineers and the educational sector. A higher-specification but low-cost drop-in replacement for the popular TBS2000, the TBS2000B offers up to 200MHz bandwidth, a 2 gigasample/sec sample rate, and a lower-noise analogue front end.

4th August 2020
Downtime and costs cut after catastrophic gearbox failure

Downtime and costs cut after catastrophic gearbox failure

With O&M costs representing about a quarter of total-life costs for wind power plants, keeping gearboxes functioning properly is crucial to the successful and profitable running of any wind power project. Here, Andrew Baggaley, from Dana SAC UK’s service team, explains how the company cuts downtime and reduces customer costs, through its ability to refurbish and restore.

3rd August 2020
Motion plastics for motorcycles are lightweight and lube-free

Motion plastics for motorcycles are lightweight and lube-free

In this video from Igus, we see some of the possible areas within a motorcycle or a motor scooter where the company’s polymer bearings are used.

3rd August 2020
Intelligent monitoring of brakes for vertical axes

Intelligent monitoring of brakes for vertical axes

In many safety-critical applications, safety brakes are often the only protection against crashes or unintentional descent of suspended loads. The ROBA-brake-checker module from Mayr Power Transmission is not only able to monitor and supply brakes without the use of sensors, but also, in an advanced version, provides data, thus enabling scheduled and cost-effective maintenance.

3rd August 2020
Harting UK awarded prestigious IRIS Silver Quality Performance Level

Harting UK awarded prestigious IRIS Silver Quality Performance Level

Harting UK is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Silver Quality Performance Level award from the International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS). This is a globally recognised standard which evaluates management systems for the railway sector.

3rd August 2020
Marking stainless steel made easy for enclosure manufacturer

Marking stainless steel made easy for enclosure manufacturer

Electrix International, the world’s leading manufacturer and stockist of stainless steel electrical enclosures and cable management systems, is exploiting the many benefits provided by a new Trumpf TruMark Station 5000 laser-marking system. The new machine has replaced a previous foil sticker to provide a fast, permanent way of marking and identifying products without compromising requirements for hygiene or corrosion resistance.

3rd August 2020
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