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Couplings enable smaller machine designs

Couplings enable smaller machine designs

The quest for smaller machine footprints continues as designers seek new ways to reduce machine size while increasing output. The Zero-Max CD coupling pictured provides precise and reliable shaft connections in less space than other couplings. It operates without fatigue for reliable 24/7 operation required in the latest machine designs. 

16th September 2016
Full steam ahead for round the world record attempt

Full steam ahead for round the world record attempt

Set for the off on its attempt at the speed record for a round the world trip, Team Britannia is now well on the way with the build and is making plans for testing. Centa Transmissions is a co-sponsor of the record attempt led by marine adventurer Alan Priddy, and has supplied two driveshafts that connect the diesel engine directly to the Castoldi waterjets, eliminating the need for a gearbox. 

16th September 2016
Incorrect coupling choice impacts on encoders

Incorrect coupling choice impacts on encoders

Too many designers spend time and money on high accuracy position and speed devices, such as rotary encoders, only to compromise their performance by using an inappropriate shaft coupling. We asked the experts at Abssac for advice on appropriate coupling selection.

16th September 2016
Pneumatic safety brakes with hydraulic level power

Pneumatic safety brakes with hydraulic level power

A compact safety brake in a small construction space with high forces; and all of this without using hydraulics – Mayr Power Transmission says it has developed a new, high-performance, pneumatically-released version of the Roba-guidestop profiled rail brake. With this innovative braking concept, which fulfils the ever-increasing safety requirements and achieves a high performance density without the use of hydraulics, the company says it has set new standards.

16th September 2016
Specifying pumps for use in the food and beverage industry

Specifying pumps for use in the food and beverage industry

The food and beverage industry covers a huge range of processes and applications that require pumps to keep materials moving through the production process. From the processing of tough raw materials, like sugar cane, to hygienic transport of finished products, selection of the most appropriate pump is no trivial task. We asked the experts at Sulzer for advice.

16th September 2016
Roof mounted fans

Roof mounted fans

A new range of roof-mounted fans which deliver superior efficiency, flexibility, protection and ease of use has been launched by Rittal. The new range is designed to reduce the costs associated with operation, installation and maintenance while better protecting the installed equipment that they are required to cool.

16th September 2016
New technology for greater fan airflow

New technology for greater fan airflow

Filter fans are used to provide an optimum climate in enclosures and cabinets that contain electrical and/or electronic components. The interior temperature of an enclosure can be reduced by channelling cooler filtered outside air into the enclosure, thus expelling heated internal air. The resulting airflow prevents formation of localised hot pockets in installations and protects electronic components from overheating.

16th September 2016
Blind rivet feeder meets the needs of challenging automotive task

Blind rivet feeder meets the needs of challenging automotive task

A chance enquiry has uncovered the potential of Gesipa’s automatic blind rivet feeding unit for setting sealing plugs, and thus opened up a whole new market for the company’s products.

16th September 2016
Fastening solutions for offshore wind turbines

Fastening solutions for offshore wind turbines

When Siemens began to investigate composite materials for nacelles used on its new 6MW offshore wind turbines, one of the key things it looked at was a composite maintenance hatch designed to replace a steel panel, and the traditional bolt fixings were used to lock and unlock it. This required two persons to perform the operation – one inside and one outside the nacelle. Clearly ease of access and its related safely were problems to be solved, in addition to reducing maintenance costs.  

16th September 2016
Improved accessories for ETA enclosures

Improved accessories for ETA enclosures

ETA Enclosures’ continuous product development and improvement policy in association with customer feedback has evolved a new and improved range of cabinet accessories that will provide customers with more options and faster component installations.

16th September 2016
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