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Getting more for less, with rare earth magnets

Getting more for less, with rare earth magnets

China’s near dominance in the supply of rare earth magnets has become a source of consternation to motor manufacturers and end users alike, with fears of increases in prices. But Jerry Hodek of Exico Electric Motors says that the supply issues have driven innovation in many fields.

23rd January 2017
Making the working environment safer

Making the working environment safer

Much is said about protecting the assets of the manufacturing sector, those assets being principally the means of production and the people engaged in the production activities. Simon Adams of Werma looks at the importance of visual and audible warning devices and the role they can play in the maintenance of a safe working environment.

23rd January 2017
Safety options for modern control systems

Safety options for modern control systems

With the exception of the simplest, modern control systems are invariably built around some sort of programmable device – typically a smart relay or a PLC. But what’s the best way to implement safety functions for these systems? Peter Croucher of Weidmuller UK investigates.

23rd January 2017
Retrofit safety with control valves

Retrofit safety with control valves

The food and beverage industry has embraced automation – partly due to the necessity of reducing production costs, but also to help meet food safety standards and personnel safety legislation. By taking a modular approach to automation, plant owners can gradually introduce new technologies and expand automated processes, in order to maintain productivity and keep up with safety legislation.

23rd January 2017
Safe mobile robots

Safe mobile robots

Dr Martin Kidman of Sick UK describes how the latest safety scanning is enabling human-robot collaboration to go mobile.

23rd January 2017
A pump for all occasions

A pump for all occasions

One of the most common hydraulic pumps is the axial piston pump, which is used in many industrial applications as well as off-highway and mining. Jim Cairney of Oilgear UK explains the principles of the technology and looks at its applications.

23rd January 2017
Staying safe with hydraulic hoses

Staying safe with hydraulic hoses

Jerry Hughes of Jemlyn looks at the dangers of hydraulic hoses, and how to keep safe when installing, inspecting and replacing them.

23rd January 2017
New bearing grease is 100% food derived

New bearing grease is 100% food derived

NSK has developed a new grease lubricant that is 100% derived from food grade ingredients. The company says the development represents a breakthrough for any plants where machinery, production equipment or devices come into contact with foods, pharmaceuticals or cosmetics. Furthermore, the new H3G grease is suitable for any application that could benefit from the lubricant’s additional strengths of water resistance and low torque.

23rd January 2017
Bearing material for packaging and food applications

Bearing material for packaging and food applications

Motion plastics specialist Igus has announced that its iglidur A181 material can now be ordered online in more than 110 dimensions up to 50mm diameter, with or without flange, with no minimum order quantity. The tribopolymer meets the requirements of FDA and EC directive 10/2011, achieving low wear rates especially in combination with corrosion-resistant shafts.

23rd January 2017
Driving in a hygienically clean environment

Driving in a hygienically clean environment

Hygienically designed automation components help ensure maximum productivity and availability in food industry applications. Wittenstein says its latest hygienic design planetary gearheads are the only products of their kind to carry EHEDG certification.

23rd January 2017
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