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Smart conveying systems optimise tyre manufacturers' material flow

Smart conveying systems optimise tyre manufacturers' material flow

A high-performance intralogistics solution helps tyre manufacturers respond flexibly to individual customer specifications and lot sizes and optimises operating costs. This in turn boosts efficiency and makes the companies more competitive. Interroll will showcase smart conveying systems and energy-efficient drive solutions at Tyre Technology Expo 2016, including its 24V RollerDrive, a key high-performance product for optimizing production flows. 

29th February 2016
Spelsberg slashes lead times on custom orders thanks to new CNC machine

Spelsberg slashes lead times on custom orders thanks to new CNC machine

As part of its ongoing commitment to improving customer service and reducing lead times for all orders, Spelsberg UK has invested in a new CNC production cell at its headquarters in Telford. As demand for customised enclosures continues to grow, the latest addition will help the team to continue to deliver customisation options on over 4,000 standard products with market beating lead times.

26th February 2016
ACI

ACI"s online industrial fan selector launched

Air Control Industries specialises in the design, manufacture and supply of industrial fans, blowers and accessories. To assist all online visitors of their website, ACI has developed a new ACI Fan Selection feature. Available from www.aircontrolindustries.com the selector helps visitors quickly process the selection of the optimum ACI product. Entering the operating parameters using a simple user interface, users will be given a clear list of fans that meet the criteria entered.

24th February 2016
Eriks advises businesses to get ahead before MEPS changes in January 2017

Eriks advises businesses to get ahead before MEPS changes in January 2017

A year on from the latest amendments to the European Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS), there are opportunities for increasing energy efficiencies further, before the next round of changes in January 2017, says Gareth Lenton, business unit manager for drives and power transmission at Eriks UK.

23rd February 2016
Gas spring locks in the retracted position

Gas spring locks in the retracted position

The TouchLift from Suspa is a gas spring that locks when fully compressed. This lends itself to a number of applications, such as to hold lid covers in place in the lowered position. The lock is released by gently pressing the cover.

22nd February 2016
CC-Link simplifies integration of Schaeffler

CC-Link simplifies integration of Schaeffler"s SmartCheck into industrial automation

Schaeffler has taken intelligent machine monitoring to a new level with its FAG SmartCheck monitoring system. This detects early signs of potential damage to rotating machines and instantly alerts the operators and/or control system so that appropriate actions can be taken.

22nd February 2016
Asynchronous brushless motors

Asynchronous brushless motors

Carpanelli MVR asynchronous brushless motors,coupled with digital drive technology operating in both current and velocity mode, offer high quality control with high inertial loads, high motion accuracy, and constant torque from zero to max speed.

21st February 2016
Precision metal shims

Precision metal shims

Spirol’s new precision metal shims brochure details the breadth of its product line, as well as the added value services in quality certifications. Spirol specialises in quick turnaround of high quality, precision engineered shims.

21st February 2016
Sapa Profiles publishes standards catalogue

Sapa Profiles publishes standards catalogue

Sapa Profiles UK has produced and printed its latest standards catalogue. The catalogue contains the complete range of standard aluminium profiles from Sapa Profiles UK, part of the world’s largest producer of aluminium extrusion. 

21st February 2016
Lubricating the gears of greatness

Lubricating the gears of greatness

When metres mean the difference between immortality and anonymity every tiny optimisation is crucial. In the world of professional cycling this could not be more true. Muc-Off set out to create the world’s fastest, most durable bicycle chain lubricants with the ultimate aim of making world records tumble. To achieve this, it required a truly accurate, scientific test bed.

21st February 2016
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