Industrial Technology

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Conveyor platform is a modular solution

Conveyor platform is a modular solution

Interroll says its modular conveyor platform helps system integrators and OEMs to react to the growing importance of efficient material flow. The main element of the new platform is a robust, modular system that incorporates the various key elements of conveying systems. Modern material flow systems can now be planned quickly and assembled efficiently with the help of this modular concept.

22nd June 2015
Inserts fed accurately to injection moulding machine

Inserts fed accurately to injection moulding machine

When a company manufacturing injection moulded parts needed a parts feeding solution for threaded inserts in order to fully automate production, it turned to DB Automation for a completely integrated insert moulding cell.

22nd June 2015
Can safety come as standard?

Can safety come as standard?

Dr Martin Kidman of Sick UK looks at the arguments for using standard sensors for machinery safety and the possible pitfalls.

22nd June 2015
Understanding UL

Understanding UL

A lack of understanding about the use of UL standards could lead to the loss of major export orders for machine builders warns Ian Gibson of Flexicon.

22nd June 2015
Superior operating performance and reduced operating costs

Superior operating performance and reduced operating costs

For many years, the SCHUNK PGN-plus universal gripper has been considered a benchmark for gripping modules. Now with the new PGN-plus Permanent, SCHUNK, the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems is raising the bar.

22nd June 2015
Tensioners and idlers

Tensioners and idlers

Power transmission drives including V-belts, timing belts and roller chains will elongate significantly over time if not properly maintained. Incorrect belt or chain tension will lead to increased downtime, lower equipment productivity and inflated maintenance costs. Dunlop BTL offers a wide selection of tensioners and idlers to eliminate these problems.

22nd June 2015
New generation of Megadyne raw edge toothed V-belts

New generation of Megadyne raw edge toothed V-belts

Innovative materials, advanced design features and cutting-edge manufacturing processes have led Megadyne to develop a new generation of raw edge V-belts, capable of ensuring high performance in a wide range of industrial applications, cost savings to the end user and great design flexibility.

22nd June 2015
Transflex rubber belts offer excellent value

Transflex rubber belts offer excellent value

Power transmission and conveying manufacturer Transdev has launched a new range of rubber timing belts. The company says the Transflex range offers excellent quality, whilst being priced to provide incredible value when compared with premium belts.

22nd June 2015
Improved efficiency at a UK car engine plant

Improved efficiency at a UK car engine plant

When a system integrator working for Nissan in Sunderland (JEB Contractors) identified a control process within the engine casting plant that was in need of improvement, the team requested vital input from flow control specialist Bürkert. By designing and installing an electronic control solution to replace the manually adjusted flow control valves, a significant improvement was made to the efficiency and reliability of the process.

22nd June 2015
Safety, performance and lubrication for life

Safety, performance and lubrication for life

High performance speciality lubricants that contribute significantly to equipment performance and safer production methods are essential for the day to day running of any facility. With mechanical failure cited as the main reason for production downtime, 43% of which is caused by bearing failures due to inadequate lubrication, the specification of the correct lubricant without compromise can result in substantial costs savings in lost production time, personnel demands and materials.

22nd June 2015
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