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Coupling extends service life of entire drive system

Coupling extends service life of entire drive system

Siemens is extending its coupling portfolio to include a new elastic claw coupling, the Flender N-Bipex, with hubs identical in construction. It will be available in ten sizes made of high-quality nodular cast iron.

25th May 2015
Couplings for use in metal manufacture

Couplings for use in metal manufacture

Switching to rubber-in-compression couplings for application in metal manufacturing can cure the vibration and shock problems that cause machine damage, premature failure and increased costs.

25th May 2015
Keeping their cool: clutches and brakes for marine tasks

Keeping their cool: clutches and brakes for marine tasks

The marine environment is extremely harsh and delivering equipment capable of performing reliably and efficiently requires expert design engineers combined with advanced materials technology. Neil Wright of Wichita Clutch assesses the requirements of modern marine clutches and brakes, which play such a crucial role in a variety of applications.

25th May 2015
Free white paper explains conveyor guarding

Free white paper explains conveyor guarding

Procter Machine Guarding has published a White Paper, Conveyor Guarding - Safeguarding the hazards presented by conveyors, that discusses the hazards associated with conveyors, the regulations and standards relating to conveyor guarding, and approaches for adequately and cost-effectively safeguarding conveyors without adversely affecting productivity.

25th May 2015
IP69K Emergency stops

IP69K Emergency stops

Making machine safety simple, elobau are promoting their range of IP69K emergency stop push button heads. Built to survive in difficult environments, our IP69K emergency stops are available in 2 versions - NHT02D with a hygienic boot for use in food zones, and NHT01D for non-hygienic applications.

25th May 2015
Safety relays are quick to install

Safety relays are quick to install

Featuring front facing screwless terminals that cut installation time by more than 50% and easy visualisation of wire connections when mounted in the panel, the ultra-slim G9SE relay from Omron is available in three different models to meet all safety application requirements. These models provide options for various safety output configurations and for adjustable off-delay times. All are compatible with a variety of safety devices such as E-stops, door switches and safety sensors.

25th May 2015
Position sensors in safety applications

Position sensors in safety applications

Mark Howard of Zettlex outlines design approaches that equipment designers should consider for position sensor arrangements to ensure safe and reliable equipment operation.

25th May 2015
EN ISO 14119:2013 - new standard for guard interlocking devices

EN ISO 14119:2013 - new standard for guard interlocking devices

EN ISO 14119:2013 has been harmonised to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and supersedes EN 1088. David Collier, CMSE, of Pilz highlights the main changes to be aware of.

25th May 2015
The compact PLC is back: Mitsubishi Electric launches the new iQ-F PLC series

The compact PLC is back: Mitsubishi Electric launches the new iQ-F PLC series

Mitsubishi Electric has expanded its iQ range of PLCs with the compact MELSEC iQ-F series, building on the legacy of the market leading FX platform and broadening the range of available applications with a comprehensive set of 'built in' functions that offer features only previously found as add-ons or which did not exist at all in this category of PLCs.

25th May 2015
Repercussions of the ErP Directive

Repercussions of the ErP Directive

The introduction of ErP directive has brought a focus on electric motors to the fore, but that is not enough. To optimise efficiency, switchgear also has to be considered, says Stuart Greenwood of Eaton Electrical.

25th May 2015
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