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Thomson AquaTRUE stainless steel planetary gearheads

Thomson AquaTRUE stainless steel planetary gearheads

Heason Technology is introducing Thomson AquaTRUE stainless steel, washdown-grade planetary gearheads. The new range is suitable for high-precision positioning in wet cell processing applications for food and beverage, chemical and pharmaceutical production, caustic cleaning and other harsh environment areas where frequent high-pressure spray or corrosive environments would seriously reduce the life of standard gearboxes

16th May 2011
Detectable plastic bearings for food and drink machinery

Detectable plastic bearings for food and drink machinery

Igus has developed a new variant of its igubal spherical bearing range that is made of detectable plastic for use in the food and drinks industry. When these are fitted to a machine, there is no possibility of any igubal parts contaminating the end product, provided a metal detector is fitted to the line - which is frequently the case in today's food and drinks production lines.

13th May 2011
See different material combinations used in plastic bearings

See different material combinations used in plastic bearings

Igus xiros plastic ball bearings are designed for applications where the use of grease or lubricants is prohibited - such as those in the food and drinks industry. The design of igus xiros ball bearings is the same as conventional steel bearings, with an inner and outer race, a cage and a number of balls; the only difference is that the races and cage are made from igus tribological polymer materials, which are self-lubricating and need no further lubrication.

13th May 2011
Pilz launches PNOZ s30 safe standstill and speed monitor

Pilz launches PNOZ s30 safe standstill and speed monitor

Pilz Automation Technology is launching the PNOZ s30 compact speed monitor for monitoring safe standstill, speed and direction of rotation in a wide range of machinery applications, from small packaging machines through to large rotating machinery such as that used in paper mills and web-based printing.

10th May 2011
New bio-hygienic elastomeric seal compound is anti-microbial

New bio-hygienic elastomeric seal compound is anti-microbial

Eriks is launching a new bio-hygienic seal compound that is claimed to represent a significant breakthrough in anti-microbial rubber technology. Not only does the new compound inhibit the growth of micro-organisms, it also deters them from contaminating or colonising its surface.

9th May 2011
SKF supplies bearings for Zytek's hybrid-electric race car

SKF supplies bearings for Zytek's hybrid-electric race car

SKF has introduced a new generation of Y-bearing units developed to offer a highly effective solution for the demanding and varied environments in the food and beverage industry. These robust units offer dependable, maintenance free performance and have been specially designed to withstand an extremely wide range of operating temperatures, as well as humidity, aggressive fluids, gases and light particulate matter. 

28th April 2011
These true planetary gearheads are watertight and corrosion resistant

These true planetary gearheads are watertight and corrosion resistant

Until now, manufacturers have been unable to use gearheads in many applications which are exposed to harsh environments because there has not been a product available capable of withstanding the conditions. But that's changed with the AquaTRUE which offers IP66/IP67 and IP69K protection (NSF/ANSI 169 Certification), and is able to handle caustic cleaning chemicals as well as high-pressure washdown. 

28th April 2011
Stainless steel fittings complete push-in range

Stainless steel fittings complete push-in range

Norgren has extended its proven, reliable and durable range of push-in fittings with the introduction of the all-new Pneufit S series. Providing a perfect complement to its existing Pneufit range the new fittings feature quick and easy connection without the need for tools thus saving on valuable installation times. 

28th April 2011
Vision improves food safety

Vision improves food safety

A self-contained vision system from Cognex is helping to improve food safety by providing inspection of unlabelled cans.

25th March 2011
Sealing options in sensitive areas

Sealing options in sensitive areas

ERIKS Sealing Technology has developed a new range of metal detectable seals for use in sensitive applications where the ability to detect and contain contamination is vital. The elastomers are detectable on production lines by conventional metal detection equipment, so help to decrease the risk of polymers finding their way into the finished product and supply chain, reduce product wastage, eliminate costly product recalls, and reduce equipment maintenance costs.

25th March 2011
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