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Miniature solenoid valve offers high flow and low leakage

Miniature solenoid valve offers high flow and low leakage

A new generation of versatile and innovative 3-port solenoid valves which offer the combination of high flow rates, low leakage and low power consumption in a miniature 10mm package have been introduced by miniature component specialist The Lee Company. The novel genvi solenoid valve has been designed and manufactured using innovative techniques and represents a range of valves which provide outstanding application versatility and unmatched reliability at an economical price point.

23rd October 2019
Minimum dead zone connectors guarantee first class quality

Minimum dead zone connectors guarantee first class quality

German company Eisenmann is a leading supplier of systems for painting processes. They are equipped with stainless steel connectors: Minimum dead zone contributes to maximum system efficiency – for example by simplifying the cleaning process.

23rd October 2019
Self-lubricating bearings for linear motion systems

Self-lubricating bearings for linear motion systems

Motion system designers are increasingly outfitting round and profile rails with self-lubricating bearings that can significantly reduce cost of ownership, improve performance and deliver virtually maintenance-free operation. However, whether they will deliver their fullest potential depends on how the bearings have been specified, installed and evaluated for compatibility with their intended environment.

23rd October 2019
Making light work of robot integration

Making light work of robot integration

Sick has extended its innovative family of 3D snapshot vision sensors with the launch of the Visionary S stereo camera, enabling precise, high-speed capture of 3D colour images for integration into robot guidance and quality inspection applications. The Sick Visionary S 3D snapshot camera combines stereoscopic vision with projected structured illumination to capture up to 30 high-resolution 3D images every second and output colour and depth values directly to a PLC or robot controller.

23rd October 2019
New support offering helps to raise productivity

New support offering helps to raise productivity

Universal Robots (UR) has launched Service360, a new support offering that enhances performance, increases uptime and mitigates risk through seamless collaboration. “Our customers are at the centre of everything. Now, we’re empowering them to proactively monitor, optimise and safeguard cobot performance with enhanced support and preventative maintenance,” said Chris Wilson, vice president of service at Universal Robots. “Service360 protects production lines, maximises uptime, reduces risk and enables success by ensuring manufacturers are prepared for the unexpected.”

23rd October 2019
Robot versus knot – it

Robot versus knot – it"s a tie

The applications for robots and automation continue to grow as the technology becomes ever more capable and flexible. Add innovative design concepts to the mix and it is now possible to achieve tasks that were once the strict domain of the human. A system designed to tie knots automatically clearly demonstrates that robots and automation together have taken great leaps forward and are no longer not just for the simple tasks.

23rd October 2019
Collaborative or cooperative: which type of robot suits your needs best?

Collaborative or cooperative: which type of robot suits your needs best?

Barry Weller, product manager at Mitsubishi Electric, looks at the key features of collaborative and cooperative robots and how to quickly identify the best system for an intended application.

23rd October 2019
JHB and Bowman collaborate on possibly the most important innovation in split bearings in over 100 years

JHB and Bowman collaborate on possibly the most important innovation in split bearings in over 100 years

John Handley Bearings earlier this year launched their new patented range of JHB split Bearings and now production has commenced at their new facilities at Kingswinford near Birmingham. With the highest radial and axial capacities of ANY split bearing currently available the buzz around this new product, a collaboration with noted bearings manufacturer Bowman International, has been growing for months. Now that it has commenced production we can take an exclusive look at this new product and consider what it means for the split bearings market.

23rd October 2019
Surfing on asphalt with wear-resistant plastic bearings

Surfing on asphalt with wear-resistant plastic bearings

The curfboard is a new type of sports equipment that combines surfing and skateboarding. The demands placed on its moving components, in particular the bearings in the front truck, are particularly high. These must be wear-resistant, robust, maintenance-free and reliable even under the toughest ‘curf’ conditions. For this reason, the developers at Curfboard GmbH (www.curfboard.com) have selected wear-resistant plain bearings made of iglidur Z and iglidur J350 high-performance polymers from Igus.

23rd October 2019
Improving plant performance with bearing remanufacturing

Improving plant performance with bearing remanufacturing

As companies look at ways to improve their environmental credentials and meet sustainability targets, remanufacturing is an attractive option for industrial bearings. Key components can be rebuilt in a way that cuts maintenance costs, improves reliability, and maximises plant performance. Paul Dysiewicz of SKF explains.

23rd October 2019
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