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New Sick KTM proves high-speed sensing performance comes in a 'mini' package

New Sick KTM proves high-speed sensing performance comes in a 'mini' package

The new SICK KTM promises maximum contrast detection reliability in a mini sensor.  Ideal for high-speed packaging processes, the SICK KTM achieves fast-paced print mark detection with short response times and fine grey-tone resolution, even where media is shiny. With the SICK KTM contrast sensor, print marks are reliably detected on a wide range of packaging media, including reflective materials such as high-gloss foils or where contrast levels are low. So it is especially suited to high-speed packaging, food and drink, cosmetics, printing and other commercial wrapping and labelling operations.

2nd May 2013
Flipping good transmission and positioning system

Flipping good transmission and positioning system

A bakery machine manufacturer has developed a system that will flip pancakes efficiently and accurately. Innovative motion technology is a key component in this success.

27th April 2013
New energy chains and cables for food industry applications

New energy chains and cables for food industry applications

igus UK is launching new energy chains and chainflex cables in blue for use in processing, production and packaging applications in the food, drink, tobacco and pharmaceutical industries. The blue metal-detectable energy chains are moulded from a material containing metallic particles so any fragments would be easy to detect using standard equipment, and the blue CFSPECIAL 544 cables are said to set a new standard for anti-microbial cables.

24th April 2013

Rittal climate control accessories

Rittal climate control accessories

Climate control applications vary in many different ways, from control to air routing. Rittal offer a range of accessories that may be tailored to satisfy specific requirements.

18th April 2013
Safety light curtain accessories expand application scope

Safety light curtain accessories expand application scope

Pilz is launching a range of safety light curtain accessories to expand the application scope for its extensive family of PSENopt light guards. The new accessories include post protectors, front protection, protective housings and mirrors. Moreover, Pilz says its prices for light curtains and accessories are extremely competitive.

14th April 2013
Meeting the most challenging of conveyor requirements

Meeting the most challenging of conveyor requirements

Where the environment is especially harsh, or where the highest level of stability is required, or perhaps where there is a combination of the two, a different approach to conveyor chain can pay huge dividends, with significantly improved productivity.

25th March 2013
The fastest welding for the fastest trains

The fastest welding for the fastest trains

The installation and commissioning of a 30x4m gantry 'Powerstir' Friction Stir Welder (FSW) by UK-based PTG Heavy Industries - in a joint project with the China Friction Stir Welding Centre - didn't just represent a first for China and for PTG. The Powerstir machine also played its part in a world first, being used in the manufacture of railway car bodies similar to those used in China's record-breaking 'Harmony' high-speed train. In producing the railway car bodies, another record was also broken, with the PTG Powerstir machine producing the longest-ever single FSW railway panel weld in China, at over 15m in length.

25th March 2013
Performance robot is food safe

Performance robot is food safe

Based on what Mitsubishi Electric describes as a revolutionary new mechanical design, the MELFA F-Series robots are extremely flexible and able to reach a far greater working area than other robots. They can even reach round and behind their own base. The compact design allows the robot to work in confined spaces and can be floor, wall or ceiling mounted.

25th March 2013
An aid to boosting food process efficiency

An aid to boosting food process efficiency

Igus UK has introduced new knife edge roller bearings that enable manufacturers in the food and beverage industry to increase process efficiencies. The iglidur tribo plastic bearings are reliable, and lubrication-free, and as a result, offer excellent performance in conveyor systems. Igus knife edge rollers have been developed to the specific demands of the food and beverage industry, such as operating temperature and FDA-conformity. As the knife edge rollers are manu-factured from Igus' high quality and wear-resistant iglidur plastic materials they are free from lubrication, therefore requiring no maintenance, and offer a high life time and long service life of the conveyor belt.

25th March 2013
Laser sensor for food and beverage applications

Laser sensor for food and beverage applications

Micro-Epsilon has introduced a new IP69K-protected series of laser sensors that are suitable for measuring displacement, distance and position in demanding environments, including food and beverage processing and other harsh process manufacturing applications.

25th March 2013
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