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Absolute positioning system sets new benchmark

Absolute positioning system sets new benchmark

The PXV 2-D absolute positioning system from Pepperl+Fuchs sets new performance benchmarks when it comes to reliability and handling. With its large reading window, the system keeps a sufficient number of codes in view, even in relation to track switches and changes to the code tape. Precise positioning is guaranteed at all times.

31st August 2018
New sliding slam latches are virtually silent in use

New sliding slam latches are virtually silent in use

The new DIRAK sliding slam latch from FDB Panel Fittings provides a low-noise secure door-closure mechanism for internal doors, cupboards, etc. It is expected to be of value in specialist vehicles such as caravans, commercial vehicles, railway rolling stock and similar. Gary Miles, MD at FDB Panel Fittings explains: "In the event of the transportation of containers, for example for small animals or similar, in addition to vibration resistance and secure locking of doors and hatches, a stable closure is essential. For this reason DIRAK have developed their new sliding slam latch, which due to its sliding release prevents unintentional opening from the inside and furthermore is virtually noiseless during use."

21st August 2018
Digitalisation on track

Digitalisation on track

Digitalisation alone is not enough to achieve true mass customisation and batch-one production. Such IIoT milestones will rely equally on new approaches in machine design. A breakthrough innovation is ACOPOStrak – an intelligent transport system whose revolutionary design enables adaptive manufacturing systems and promises a new era in flexible and efficient production.

19th July 2018
A guide to the fundamentals of torque measurement

A guide to the fundamentals of torque measurement

Torque is fundamental to most machines and other engineered systems, yet many people working in technology-based jobs are a bit sketchy on the basics, not to mention the finer details. Mark Ingham of Sensor Technology gives us a primer on the subject.

19th July 2018
Robust, food-grade seals made to order

Robust, food-grade seals made to order

Using its innovative SKF SEAL JET machining centres, SKF can now provide a rapid-response, machined seal design and production service to meet the special needs of the food and beverage sectors. Offering a faster, more flexible alternative to moulded seal production, SKF's machined seal production process is capable of delivering standard or fully customised, high-quality seals in "˜one-off' or low-volume runs, to tight deadlines, and in standard and special-grade machinable sealing materials that are fully compliant with US FDA and 3A Sanitary standards, as well as EU and UK Food Safety regulations.

27th June 2018
Ball bearings have new performance seal option

Ball bearings have new performance seal option

SKF is making its high performance RSH seal design available on a larger range of SKF Explorer deep groove ball bearings. The tried and tested RSH seal uses a highly optimised dual-lip configuration to provide additional protec-tion in demanding envi-ronments. For users, the result is bearings that last longer, especially in wet, contaminated or dusty operating condit-ions, and that need to be replaced less fre-quently.

25th June 2018
Conveyor solutions for chilled and deep-freeze environments

Conveyor solutions for chilled and deep-freeze environments

The need for perfect logistics processes is key in any market, but has traditionally presented challenges in chilled and deep-freeze environments. New conveyor technology offers a solution.

25th June 2018
Inverter helps malt maker improve its productivity

Inverter helps malt maker improve its productivity

Bairds Malt’s production facility in Witham, Essex turns barley into malt for use in beer and whisky production. Recently the facility has increased productivity and safety by installing a new germination machine controlled by a variable speed drive. The industrial drive controls four gearmotors located on the corners of a fifteen-tonne trolley that is used to agitate the barley during the germination process.

25th June 2018
New Inline Code Matcher verifies products and packaging

New Inline Code Matcher verifies products and packaging

Sick has developed an integrated high-speed quality control system, the Inline Code Matcher, that ensures the right packaging is always used for the right product, avoiding the risk of wasteful rejects, safety issues or costly customer returns. The stand-alone system is easy to retrofit to existing packaging lines.

22nd June 2018
Innovative gear pump suits sensitive solids

Innovative gear pump suits sensitive solids

The simple design, reliability and ease-of-maintenance of internal gear pumps makes them a popular choice across a wide range of industry applications such as general processing, chemicals, oil & gas, food & beverage, refining, plastics and resins. The Viking Universal Seal range available through Michael Smith Engineers is one of the most established and widely used positive displacement internal gear pumps and is underpinned by Viking's extensive practical and technical experience in fluids handling.

19th June 2018
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