SKF Tool Audit service expands to fully optimise plant maintenance

The SKF Tool Audit service, which was introduced as a new way to improve maintenance practices at a facility, has now developed to help engineers achieve fully optimised plant maintenance. The service increases customer awareness of good practices and helps identify improvement opportunities for upgrading working methods and tools at facilities.     

KW-Software set to become Phoenix Contact Software

KW-Software GmbH, a leading provider of automation software technology based in Lemgo, Germany, will change its name to Phoenix Contact Software on January 1, 2015. As of that date, it will become part of Phoenix Contact's Control Systems business unit.

PennEngineering acquires PROFIL Verbindungstechnik

PennEngineering has announced that it has acquired PROFIL Verbindungstechnik.  PROFIL will continue to operate as a separate company under the PennEngineering corporate umbrella and the PROFIL brand of mechanical hardware will remain unaffected. In addition, Dr. Frank Grunow, CEO of PROFIL and Petra Michels, Chief Financial Officer, will continue to lead the company along with the existing PROFIL management team. Dr. Grunow and Ms. Michels will report to Mark Petty, CEO of PennEngineering. Terms of the acquisition were undisclosed and no changes are anticipated regarding operations, facilities, and employees. The acquisition ultimately is expected to expand sales growth opportunities for both companies, as well as increase the global awareness of PROFIL's highly regarded brand.  

Coiled pin design guide from Spirol

Spirol is pleased to announce the release of its brand new 'Coiled Pin Design Guide'. Truly an 'engineered-fastener', the coiled pin is available in three 'duties' enabling the designer to choose the optimum combination of strength, flexibility and diameter to accommodate different host materials and application requirements. Their shock absorbing design dampens forces and vibration to prevent hole damage and prolong assembly life. This combination of features enables Spirol coiled pins to improve the quality of your assembly, extend the life of your product and reduce your total manufacturing costs.

Series 20 spring catalogue

The new-look edition of the Lee Spring UK catalogue features new products, including high pressure springs, metric Bantam mini-compression springs and the latest in heavy duty die springs. The new Series 20 Lee Spring catalogue includes almost 20,000 spring products.

Electrical solutions for the oil and gas industry

When it comes to design their engineering processes. Ken Christie, director of EPLAN UK, explains how a modern and reliable CAE solution is tailor made for companies within the oil and gas sector.

Disc spring travel and fatigue life

Conical spring washers are referred to by a number of terms including disc springs, Belleville washers, cupped spring washers, and other similar terms. They are made according to a variety of methods (stamping, fine-blanking and machining) and series are available in globally aligned standards, such as DIN2093.

The rebuilding of a piece of aeronautical history

TFC was pleased to assist in supplying a small volume of Spirolox double-turn retaining rings when called upon to help by the de Havilland Mosquito Museum based at Salisbury Hall in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The retaining rings were required as part of the restoration of a historic fighter bomber aircraft.

mbo Osswald is your development partner for mechanical joint combinations

Solving complex problems in the field of mechanical joint combinations calls for a huge amount of specialised knowledge and experience. This is because these joints must satisfy a wide range of requirements and should also offer a high level of customer benefit.

mbo Osswald - the right bolt

mbo Osswald manufactures matching bolts, threaded bolts and knuckle bolts. Whether DIN parts or drawing parts made of steel and high-temperature steel, the company has the solution. It also produces the matching shaft retainer.