Food Manufacturing

Northern Manufacturing returns to Manchester

While following a similar format to its larger Southern sibling event, Northern Manufacturing has developed its own unique blend of major global brands and local engineering firms, highly attuned to the particular needs of the region’s burgeoning manufacturing sector.

27th July 2017

Smart Condition Monitoring aims to end equipment downtime

Predictive maintenance is the best answer to minimising the risks of equipment failure; however, monitoring practices in the past have been expensive, problematic and at worst, unreliable. The solution is to switch to what Mitsubishi Electric refers to as "˜Smart Condition Monitoring', a system which can connect to rotating equipment and provide plant-wide 24-7 monitoring.

21st July 2017

ABB launches matched servo motor-drive packages

ABB's new MicroFlex e190 drives and e-Series servo motors (eSM) are designed, optimised and tested as a pair to ensure a high-performance, efficient package.

19th July 2017

SMB Bearings introduces range of plastic bearings

SMB Bearings' new plastic bearings offer a non-magnetic, chemical-resistant option for a variety of industries and manufacturers. The bearings provide a cost-effective option for a range of niche markets where traditional bearings would not be appropriate.

12th July 2017

igus drylin SHT leadscrew module in stainless steel

igus has added a stainless steel version to its drylin SHT range of leadscrew modules. The drylin SHT-ES is made entirely of 304 grade stainless steel, also known as V2A, making it suitable for use in the food and beverage industry, as well as for high-temperature applications.

28th June 2017

Extended Schneider Electric Harmony range from RS Components

RS Components has increased the range of products it stocks from Schneider Electric’s Harmony range – the most comprehensive range of switches, pushbuttons, and pilot lights on the market for OEMs, panel builders, and system integrators.

27th June 2017

Challenges and benefits of smart manufacturing

Chris Evans of Mitsubishi Electric explores what is actually meant by ‘smart manufacturing’ by considering the benefits of adopting the concept and what challenges may lie ahead.

26th June 2017

Easy clean hygienic energy chains for food applications

Igus introduces its new hygienic design energy chain, called the TH3 series, developed for use on machines in the food and beverage processing and packaging industries. Its open design, which received a Red Dot Award: Product Design 2017, makes it very easy to clean, while rounded corners and simple, threadless connections prevent dead spaces where debris and germs can build-up. The structure of the e-chain avoids surfaces lying on top of each other; this prevents plastic on plastic abrasion and material shedding.

26th June 2017

WMFTG completes process pump range for industrial applications

With the addition of two larger models, Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) has now completed its range of process pumps for industrial, environmental and food industry applications. The existing 530 model is joined by the 630 and 730, which feature an enhanced operator and control system interface, and a bright colour display.

22nd June 2017

Modular and highly flexible VZXA angle seat valves from Festo

Festo is introducing a highly adaptable angle seat valve, the VZXA. Featuring a patented interface and award-winning modular product architecture, its wide variety of valve bodies and actuators can be freely combined for maximum configuration flexibility. Engineers designing process applications in industries such as food and beverage, chemical, biopharma and industrial water can use the VZXA to control media flows quickly and reliably.

8th June 2017

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