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Simple guide to robot safety

Simple guide to robot safety

Collaborative robots are well suited to carrying out different automated tasks and making frequent changes to batches and products. But safety is a key consideration that has to be addressed, as Andrew Armstrong of Fanuc UK explains.

27th March 2017
Digital RCDs usher in new era of preventative maintenance

Digital RCDs usher in new era of preventative maintenance

Chris Pack of Eaton explains why it is vital for machine builders, especially for those who export worldwide, to work with partners that know the international requirements to save both time and money.

27th March 2017
The pneumatic-electrical dynamic in motion control

The pneumatic-electrical dynamic in motion control

Are pneumatics and electric motion control solutions in competition, or is there a role for both? BFPA members argue that it really boils down to what is the best solution for a given application.

27th March 2017
Maximise safety, productivity and profit

Maximise safety, productivity and profit

New from Tom Parker is CEJN’s eSafe safety coupling range. This superior series supersedes CEJN’s previous coupling ranges. The new generation eSafe range is efficient, ergonomic and economical. This sophisticated series provides the highest flow available on the coupling market and this, combined with the low-pressure drop, ensures maximum efficiency and productivity. 

27th March 2017
Air motors bring efficiency to hazardous area tasks

Air motors bring efficiency to hazardous area tasks

When you require a low cost, efficient and reliable motor for applications in a sensitive environment, the air motor from presents an optimum solution. We look at the latest offering from Huco Dynatork.

27th March 2017
Accelerometers for vibration control

Accelerometers for vibration control

Model 356A45 from PCB Piezotronics is a new design of triaxial accelerometer, offering frequency response of 10kHz on all three axes compared to competitive products that typically offer upper frequency response from 5 to 8kHz but frequently have different responses on one of the three axes. 

27th March 2017
Dimension measurement helps to boost quality and save time

Dimension measurement helps to boost quality and save time

BMI Engineering, one of the UK’s leading high volume turned parts manufacturers, has upgraded its quality department with the addition of an IM Series image dimension measuring system from Keyence. The system has not only saved time spent using laborious shadowgraph technology, but has also negated any potential for customer disputes regarding dimension measurement.

27th March 2017
Considerations for non-contact colour measurement sensors

Considerations for non-contact colour measurement sensors

Stephen Smith of Micro-Epsilon looks at the factors to consider when selecting non-contact colour measurement sensors.

27th March 2017
Maintenance-free stainless steel chains for food processing tasks

Maintenance-free stainless steel chains for food processing tasks

Iwis has introduced b.dry maintenance-free stainless-steel chains. The corrosion-free chains run completely dry, are extremely wear-resistant and withstand high dynamic loads. They are also maintenance-free and don not need any form of lubrication. These characteristics make them predestined for use in aggressive environments, for applications in which water or steam are applied or where strict cleaning regulations apply, such as the food and pharmaceuticals industries, in cleanrooms and in painting lines. 

27th March 2017
Surface testing ensures a smooth finish for a tasty beer

Surface testing ensures a smooth finish for a tasty beer

Ensuring that outstanding levels of hygiene are maintained is vital to the effective production of quality beer, as even the smallest numbers of contaminants can multiply during the brewing process. The avoidance of contaminants helps to guarantee the delivery of a high quality product and prevents the possibility of revenue losses through the production of a spoil batch.

27th March 2017
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