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There"s more to skateboarding than just a board and wheels

Skateboarding was first developed in the 1950s in California and Hawaii by surfers who wanted something to do when the ocean waves were flat. Since then, the art of skateboarding has grown significantly and there are now over 12.5 million skateboarders worldwide. Chris Johnson, managing director of small and miniature bearings expert SMB Bearings, examines the science of skateboarding and how you can optimise your board.

21st February 2018
SMC launches digital flow switch for large flows

SMC launches digital flow switch for large flows

The PF3A7#H is the latest addition to SMC’s flow switch family that covers a large flow measurement range and features a clear and easy to read display, which is crucial in monitoring the main line, branch or specific equipment.

21st February 2018
Sturdy, dirt-resistant plastic drag chains

Sturdy, dirt-resistant plastic drag chains

Kabelschlepp Metool presents the TKK series, a new cable carrier for small installation spaces in harsh operation conditions, as required for example with lifting devices. TKK39 is dirt-repellent and extremely solid, while remaining light and compact. It delivers particularly high torsional rigidity and supports long unsupported travel of up to 5m.

21st February 2018
Servo motors with maximum torque density

Servo motors with maximum torque density

B&R has taken the next step in development of its 8LS servo motors. Three newly designed size 5 motors in lengths A, B and C fill out the mid-range of the 8LS product line. Compared to their predecessors, they offer more compact dimensions and improved thermal design.

21st February 2018
New rubber mixture for temperature critical tasks

New rubber mixture for temperature critical tasks

Resistant to high temperatures and significantly cheaper than silicone, CENTALAN HT from Centa is a newly developed synthetic elastomer which eliminates the need to use expensive silicone elements in a wide range of applications. The novel material from the company’s own rubber production is designed to meet the dynamic characteristics of natural rubber mixtures. Applications subject to operation in critical high temperature can thus be operated at ease.

21st February 2018
Capactive encoders for microstepping motors

Capactive encoders for microstepping motors

Applied Motion Products (AMP) has announced an alternative encoder technology for microstepping motor position verification. Available from Mclennan, AMP’s European distribution partner, capacitive encoder technology offers advantages for applications where increased durability or space savings are required.

21st February 2018
Increasing modularity in the field

Increasing modularity in the field

The Phoenix Contact block-modular Axioline E I/O system product portfolio also includes IO-Link I/O boxes with immediate effect. With the eight-channel Axioline E AXL E IOL DI8 M12 6P and AXL E IOL DO8 M12 6P IO-Link I/O boxes, the Axioline E IO-Link master can be set up as a modular I/O station and signals distributed in the plant or machine can be acquired or issued. This enables users to adapt their I/O volume in the field flexibly and economically.

21st February 2018
REO adds new interfaces to power controllers

REO adds new interfaces to power controllers

REO UK has added the flexibility of PROFINET and EtherNet/IP to models in its range of REOTRON power controllers and its range of REOVIB vibratory feeder controllers. In the REOTRON range, the devices include three-phase thyristor controllers for industrial ovens in food manufacturing environments, metal evaporators, melting crucibles and infra-red dryers, as well as current converters for electroplating applications.

21st February 2018
Destacking technology transforms retailer

Destacking technology transforms retailer"s apple packing process

When one of the largest supermarket chains in the UK was looking to save costs and improve apple packing efficiency, it turned to destacking technology from Brillopak, a specialist in end of line automation for fresh food produce. Brillopak installed five apple packing lines at the retailer’s central distribution centre near Kettering. Serving over 500 stores nationwide, the centre has transformed its operation from a roundtable manual crate separation and loading method, to a high speed, optimised apple packing and palletising process.

21st February 2018
Compact curve added to Versamove transfer system

Compact curve added to Versamove transfer system

mk is expanding its modular pallet transfer system Versamove standard with a curved module which has an impressive space-saving design that enables 90° and 180° turns in the tightest of spaces.

21st February 2018
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