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Pallet system now includes indexing chain conveyor

Pallet system now includes indexing chain conveyor

The TKU 2040 indexing chain conveyor system expands mk’s portfolio of pallet systems. It makes cycled supply and interlinking possible, for example in the machine tool and plastics industry as well as in the automotive industry. mk says the TKU 2040 is especially well suited for defined, position-oriented supply and removal as well as for interlinking machining centres. The system’s timing can be individually configured to a fixed cycle.

26th June 2017
Intelligent drive is tailored for material handling conveyors

Intelligent drive is tailored for material handling conveyors

Compact dimensions, standard mountings, high efficiency, ready availability and value for money are characteristics of a new mechatronic drive package designed for carton and tote conveyor systems. Cost-savings result from simple wiring, smaller panel sizes and a zero maintenance requirement.

26th June 2017
Automated warehouse relies on modular conveyor

Automated warehouse relies on modular conveyor

Owned by Dama SpA, Paul & Shark is one of the best known luxury sportswear brands, synonymous with Italian elegance and style. Over the years the company has expanded greatly to become a comprehensive sportswear range, appreciated by the fans of Italian fasion and high-performance technical materials, many of which Paul & Shark has patented. Today its collections are available throughout the world in 73 countries, 458 cities and 474 points of sale.

26th June 2017
Open software platform with far-reaching potential

Open software platform with far-reaching potential

The first UKIVA Machine Vision Conference saw the launch of Sick’s AppSpace, and provided an early opportunity for developers and end-users to experience its far-reaching programming potential first hand. Hailed as an exciting new ‘eco-system’ for bespoke application development, Sick AppSpace gives users unprecedented flexibility to exploit Sick’s growing range of smart vision systems and intelligent sensors.

26th June 2017
When were your light curtains last tested?

When were your light curtains last tested?

Light curtains are commonplace in today’s manufacturing and packaging facilities. They fall into the category of ESPE (Electro Sensitive Protective Equipment). They use AOPD (Active Opto-electronic Protection Devices) for safeguarding persons when interacting with machinery.

26th June 2017
Total cost of ownership of linear systems

Total cost of ownership of linear systems

There are many factors to consider when looking to purchase a linear system, and invariably cost is one of the fundamental ones. However, using the purchase cost alone for economic guidance can be very misleading. The real cost of the product must be considered based on installation costs, maintenance costs, downtime costs and replacement costs, along side the purchase price.

26th June 2017
Top five considerations for replacing linear systems

Top five considerations for replacing linear systems

Bob Love of Schaeffler UK outlines the top five points that engineers, maintenance technicians and service providers should consider when replacing linear profile rail systems in existing machinery.

26th June 2017
Lubrication of rolling bearings

Lubrication of rolling bearings

To ensure the reliable operation of rolling bearings, correct lubrication is a vital, and in practice all too often overlooked, factor. The main purpose of a lubricant is to separate the metal surfaces of the bearing’s components with a thin lubricating film to prevent wear. At the same time, the lubricating film reduces friction and therefore power dissipation, resulting in reduced energy consumption of the whole system.

26th June 2017
Trust but verify: the value of acceptance testing

Trust but verify: the value of acceptance testing

For many applications, the values and engineering data in bearing manufacturers’ catalogues provide all the information needed for bearing selection. But in critical applications with a narrow performance window, designers need a greater safety margin. We talked to the experts at Kaydon Bearings and its UK distributor RA Rodriguez about the importance of acceptance testing.

26th June 2017
The future is bright for robotics

The future is bright for robotics

There is much happening within the UK at the moment which has the potential to drive a step change in the uptake of robot automation. As many will know the UK has been one of slowest adopters of robot automation. Outside the automotive industry our robot density (number of robots per 10,000 employees) is 33 compared to 170 in Germany, 81 in Spain and 75 in France (International Federation of Robotics, World Robotics 2016).

26th June 2017
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