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ThermaCAM P640 infrared camera 'has no limitations'Infrared Imaging Solutions Limited, a thermographic consultancy, is finding that the higher resolution offered by the Flir Systems ThermaCAM P640 infrared camera enables it to provide a better service to a wider range of clients.
Cool Muscle motors check cap torque and tighten as requiredLabman Automation Limited has used Reliance Cool Muscle motors in an automated inspection system to check the tightness of bottle closures and, if necessary, tighten the closures.
Use of displacement sensors in paper productionChris Jones, the Managing Director of Micro-Epsilon (UK) Ltd, describes a number of ways in which paper manufacturers are using displacement sensors to ensure the quality of paper.
Stainless steel SL2 slide and bearings used in paper trimmerHepcoMotion has supplied a purpose-built unit for manually positioning two water jets that trim paper to size; this acts as a back-up to prevent a paper production system from being interrupted in the event of a failure of the automated trimming system.
Brewery installs six safer, quieter, can-drying systemsSecomak has worked with Scottish and Newcastle to develop a patented can-drying system that is quieter than airknives and avoids aerosols being discharged into the atmosphere.
Mitsubishi RV-6S six-axis robot feeds CNC milling machineBarr & Paatz has installed and commissioned a Mitsubishi RV-6S six-axis articulated robot for feeding a CNC milling machine at Brass Products.
Inverters achieve rapid ROI on 100kW fansWyko has installed inverter drives on 100kW exhaust fans st six asphalt coating plants, resulting in payback periods calculated to be as short as 1.5 years.
Extrusions and ball screw actuators help save medical costsBosch Rexroth's MGE aluminium profile range and a CKK linear ball screw actuator have been used by Northern Ireland Regional Medical Physics Department to build six mobile diabetic retinopathy-screening units.
400 Lindapter girder clamps used during bridge repairsAround 400 Lindapter Girder Clamps have been used to construct temporary girder runways to enable materials to be brought into position during the refurbishment of the Newcastle High Level Bridge.
Custom bearings improve reliability of mountain bikesBy upgrading to custom-designed sealed bearings from Schaeffler, Hope Technology has eliminated bearing failures on the mountain bike accessories that it manufactures.
Special bearings cope with sand, silt and high loadsRevolvo has supplied special SRB split roller bearings for an application where one bearing operates fully submerged in an abrasive mixture, while the other carries a 16-tonne axial load.
Moog and Sick help to sink Venetian buildingMoog digital controllers and hydraulic valves, and Sick|Stegmann BTF wire-driven encoders, have been used to control one of the biggest special effects scenes in the new Casino Royale film.
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