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Getting your export communications right

Getting your export communications right

One of the most important requirements in business is to be able to communicate clearly, and for companies seeking to export this is an issue that should be addressed from the outset. Familiarity with different cultures, languages and business practices is an essential ingredient for success as an exporter, and can greatly improve your competitiveness and chances of success in both existing and future markets.

29th November 2012
Electric cylinder for use in challenging environments

Electric cylinder for use in challenging environments

Festo is launching a new ESBF electric cylinder that delivers exceptional performance with high-load applications in demanding and challenging environments, such as those found in the food and beverage industry. ESBF electric cylinders give high dynamic feed forces, enabling machine builders to improve flexibility and control.

27th November 2012
Industrial gear unit range now covers 25 kNm to 242 kNm

Industrial gear unit range now covers 25 kNm to 242 kNm

Nord Drivesytems is expanding its NORDBLOC SK Industrial Gear Unit range with four new smaller models with a choice of helical or bevel-helical gear stages. The new gear units, in sizes 7, 8, 9 and 10, are available for output torque from 25kNm to 50kNm in the same characteristic UNICASE monobloc design as the present SK range that extends to 242kNm in sizes 11, 12, 13 and 15.

22nd November 2012
SAS Automation introduces FBG-22 Bag Gripper

SAS Automation introduces FBG-22 Bag Gripper

SAS Automation is introducing a new smaller bag gripper for a variety of bag-handling applications including palletising woven cloth, plastic or paper bags containing heavy products including grains, chemicals, dog food, minerals and plastic resins. This innovative gripper uses stainless steel fingers for both strength and their ability to withstand harsh manufacturing environments. A decker mechanism is designed into the tool to facilitate an accurate bag drop once positioned over the pallet - crucial for a tightly packed pallet.

20th November 2012
igus linear drive modules for extreme conditions

igus linear drive modules for extreme conditions

Linear motion specialist igus UK augments the motor programme for its drylin leadscrew units and belt drive modules by introducing new and ready-to-install combinations of motor and linear unit for use under water or in a vacuum.

2nd November 2012
Drives control energy consumption at LEGOLAND

Drives control energy consumption at LEGOLAND

The Vikings River Splash is popular in LEGOLAND. It also consumes more energy than nearly everything else in the amusement park. However, by installing Danfoss VLT frequency converters, electricity consumption has been reduced by 190,000kWh per annum, and at the same time it has become easier to regulate water flow.

2nd November 2012
Atlas Copco launches new on-site nitrogen and oxygen generators

Atlas Copco launches new on-site nitrogen and oxygen generators

Atlas Copco Compressors is launching three new ranges of nitrogen and oxygen generators for on-site gas generation. The new NGM, NGP and OGP generators meet purity standards and run economically for both large and small applications. They also enable companies to utilise their existing compressed air installation to generate their own nitrogen and oxygen and therefore realise significant economies of scale as well as operational cost savings.

26th October 2012
Stainless steel pulse valve for dust collector systems

Stainless steel pulse valve for dust collector systems

ASCO Numatics is introducing a 316L stainless steel version of its series 353 pulse valve for use in dust collector systems. Certified to ATEX Category II 2G/D Zone 1 + 2 for explosive areas, it has been introduced to meet the growing demand for valves for challenging environments in the agricultural, grain, food, pharmaceutical, chemical, wood, plastics and cement industries.

26th October 2012
Process valves that can

Process valves that can "˜think' for themselves

The modern process valve has been with us for over 300 years, regulating the flow of liquids under pressure. Since then, the basic process valve has remained the same in principle, but with the increasing automation of drinks, food and confectionary production, the control of process valves has inevitably become more complex.

25th October 2012
igus linear drive modules for extreme conditions

igus linear drive modules for extreme conditions

Linear motion specialist igus UK augments the motor programme for its drylin leadscrew units and belt drive modules by introducing new and ready-to-install combinations of motor and linear unit for use under water or in a vacuum.

24th October 2012
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