Food Manufacturing

igus tribo polymers are detectable and approved for food contact

Media resistance, lubrication-free and corrosion-free: these are the requirements machine components in the food industry must meet. igus has developed two new materials for its plain and spherical bearings: the iglidur FC180 and igumid FC. Both materials comply with FDA and EU10/2011 regulations and are therefore suitable for use in the food industry.

19th February 2020

Using micromotors to provide dental patient relief

If you’ve ever suffered from a toothache, you know that the pain it causes can be life-disrupting. Alarmingly, there are growing numbers of people across the UK waiting for dental treatment in pain. The increasing sophistication of micromotors is having a major impact on dentistry, leading to faster and improved treatment. Here, Stewart Goulding, managing director at mechatronic drive system supplier EMS Ltd explains how micromotors are improving patient care.

31st January 2020

New system combines weight and temperature measurement

Recently launched by VPG Transducers and available with full support from its UK distribution partner Variohm EuroSensor, the new S-series is a flexible and configurable load-cell based silo weighing system with optional temperature measurement.

29th January 2020

Keeping the flaps closed

Some fundamental framework conditions had changed shortly before the delivery date, so the safety concept for a horizontal mixer had to be adapted as quickly as possible. Within a few days, Pilz worked with special purpose machinery manufacturer Herbst to incorporate the safety gate system PSENmlock, which meets the new requirements.

25th January 2020

New features and frame sizes for WEG SSW900 soft starters

WEG is extending its SSW900 series of soft starters. The series previously consisted of four frame sizes A to D, covering output currents from 10A to 412A in the voltage range of 220 to 575V 3-phase AC. Now, WEG has introduced frame size E for the current range of 480 to 670A.

9th January 2020

ECDriveS powered roller drive and control system for light loads

SEW-Eurodrive is launching ECDriveS, an innovative new drive system for light-load roller conveyors that is simple to set up, highly efficient and cost-saving. It is also packed full of new features that the company says takes roller conveyor technology to the next level.

6th December 2019

Increasing sheep welfare with thermal imaging

When something isn’t working optimally, excess heat is commonly a tell-tale sign. This simple fact has led thermal imaging to become an important inspection tool in many industries including dairy farming.

1st December 2019

Intelligent valve islands for process automation applications

Bürkert has increased pilot valve installation options with the launch of the Type 8653, an intelligent pneumatic valve island. The device is designed for installation outside a control cabinet, bringing the valve island closer to process control valves and actuators. Meeting the needs of process automation applications in the pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, cosmetics and water treatment sectors, the Type 8653 offers a fieldbus interface and an ingress protection rating of IP65/67.

29th November 2019

Sensonics proximity probes prove ideal solution for monitoring engine performance

Among the many performance and monitoring tests required to ensure dependable and durable engine performance across a wide range of power applications is the need to measure relative shaft vibration in dynamometers. This is where condition monitoring specialists Sensonics excel with a range of proximity probes which make an essential contribution to overall engine performance.