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Linear actuators replace multiple pneumatic bellows
ServoTube linear actuators from Copley Motion Systems have been used by American organbuilder Goulding & Wood to replace cumberson, bulky pneumatic controls.
ServoTube linear actuators from Copley Motion Systems have been used by American organbuilder Goulding & Wood to replace cumberson, bulky pneumatic controls.
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Web tensioning helps optimise papermaking
Two web tension systems from Vishay Systems are being used by Paprican in a papermaking machine that the organisation operates with a view to optimising the papermaking process.
Two web tension systems from Vishay Systems are being used by Paprican in a papermaking machine that the organisation operates with a view to optimising the papermaking process.
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FlexPicker robots help revolutionise mosaic industry
ABB Robotics, in collaboration with the Italian Engineering consultancy EMC, has developed a robotic system for the production of ceramic mosaics that reduces costs by eliminating the need for paper and mesh backing as well as templates.
ABB Robotics, in collaboration with the Italian Engineering consultancy EMC, has developed a robotic system for the production of ceramic mosaics that reduces costs by eliminating the need for paper and mesh backing as well as templates.
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Contract profile cutter benefits from KMT Waterjet technology
PP Plasma is using a waterjet cutting machine with a KMT Streamline 100 high-pressure intensifier to cut steels, nickel alloys, aluminium alloys, brass, copper, bronze and plastics in thicknesses up to 150mm.
PP Plasma is using a waterjet cutting machine with a KMT Streamline 100 high-pressure intensifier to cut steels, nickel alloys, aluminium alloys, brass, copper, bronze and plastics in thicknesses up to 150mm.
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LabVIEW helps to save Petrobas up to $2million per well
Petrobas is using LabVIEW to develop a new oil well drilling technique that has the potential to save between $500,000 and $2million per well.
Petrobas is using LabVIEW to develop a new oil well drilling technique that has the potential to save between $500,000 and $2million per well.
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Rexnord chains selected for aircraft elevators
Rexnord has supplied chains to MacTaggart Scott & Co Ltd for the company's aircraft elevators for over 40 years, and even the Royal Navy future carrier (CVF) programme will benefit from Rexnord chains.
Rexnord has supplied chains to MacTaggart Scott & Co Ltd for the company's aircraft elevators for over 40 years, and even the Royal Navy future carrier (CVF) programme will benefit from Rexnord chains.
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Control system designed to cope with offshore conditions
Midland-ACS has developed a control system for operating in the harsh environment of the Al Shaheen oilfield in Qatar.
Midland-ACS has developed a control system for operating in the harsh environment of the Al Shaheen oilfield in Qatar.
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ThyssenKrupp selects amGard AutoLok safety switches
ThyssenKrupp has selected amGard AutoLok safety switches from Fortress Interlocks to protect workers who need to access areas in the vicinity of iron ore furnaces.
ThyssenKrupp has selected amGard AutoLok safety switches from Fortress Interlocks to protect workers who need to access areas in the vicinity of iron ore furnaces.
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Absolue encoder used on machine to cut millions of glass tubes
Danfoss Bionics A/S has used a Newall SHG-A2 absolute linear encoder in a medical application where a loss of encoder counts would be unacceptable, and where resistance to contamination from abrasive glass dust is essential.
Danfoss Bionics A/S has used a Newall SHG-A2 absolute linear encoder in a medical application where a loss of encoder counts would be unacceptable, and where resistance to contamination from abrasive glass dust is essential.
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Specialist electrical equipment for particular markets
REO has recently demonstrated its ability to provide specially-engineered electrical products by developing a range of components for the railway industry.
REO has recently demonstrated its ability to provide specially-engineered electrical products by developing a range of components for the railway industry.
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Girder clamps prove fast and versatile for bridge repairs
Bolt-on Lindapter girder clamps have been used for the refurbishment of the old Cement Mills Viaduct railway bridge on the Isle of Wight.
Bolt-on Lindapter girder clamps have been used for the refurbishment of the old Cement Mills Viaduct railway bridge on the Isle of Wight.
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Aluminium profiles save cost and time compared with steel
Aluminium extrusions and accessories from Bosch Rexroth's MGE range are being used to build custom racks for TwinBin tote bins supplied by Hurst Green Plastics - resulting in cost savings and reduced delivery times compared with fabricated steel racks.
Aluminium extrusions and accessories from Bosch Rexroth's MGE range are being used to build custom racks for TwinBin tote bins supplied by Hurst Green Plastics - resulting in cost savings and reduced delivery times compared with fabricated steel racks.
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