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BS EN ISO 23125, the turning machine (lathe) safety standard
BS EN ISO 23125:2010 is the safety standard for turning machines (lathes). Jon Severn, Editor of MachineBuilding.net, reviews the standard to see what it contains and how it might help machine builders.
BS EN ISO 23125:2010 is the safety standard for turning machines (lathes). Jon Severn, Editor of MachineBuilding.net, reviews the standard to see what it contains and how it might help machine builders.
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BS EN 13128, the milling machine safety standard
BS EN 13128 is the safety standard for milling machines. Jon Severn, Editor of MachineBuilding.net, reviews the standard to see what it contains and how it might help machine builders.
BS EN 13128 is the safety standard for milling machines. Jon Severn, Editor of MachineBuilding.net, reviews the standard to see what it contains and how it might help machine builders.
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How to get better service and support for servo systems
Andrew Fallows, the managing director of Motor Technology, argues that independent suppliers of automation equipment can offer better service, provide more cost-effective systems, cut costs and even supply components that are better suited to customers' applications.
Andrew Fallows, the managing director of Motor Technology, argues that independent suppliers of automation equipment can offer better service, provide more cost-effective systems, cut costs and even supply components that are better suited to customers' applications.
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Why Category 2 is unsuitable for Performance Level d safety
David Collier, the Business Development Manager at Pilz Automation Technology, explains why machine builders should resist the temptation to save money by using Category 2 architecture on machine guard safety circuits requiring Performance Level d.
David Collier, the Business Development Manager at Pilz Automation Technology, explains why machine builders should resist the temptation to save money by using Category 2 architecture on machine guard safety circuits requiring Performance Level d.
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Machine builders and the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
Paul Laidler of Laidler Associates, part of TUV SUD Product Service, explains machine builders' obligations under the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, and what needs to be taken into account when assessing the electrical safety of machines.
Paul Laidler of Laidler Associates, part of TUV SUD Product Service, explains machine builders' obligations under the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, and what needs to be taken into account when assessing the electrical safety of machines.
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Bearing optimisation in challenging environments
This article from NSK explains the issues surrounding bearings operating in wet or dirty environment, and what steps can be taken to reduce costs through the prevention of premature bearing failures.
This article from NSK explains the issues surrounding bearings operating in wet or dirty environment, and what steps can be taken to reduce costs through the prevention of premature bearing failures.
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HSE reduces machine inspections, so users must do more
Jeremy Procter, the Managing Director of Procter Machine Guarding, explains how the HSE's reduction in proactive inspections requires employers to be more rigorous in assessing their own safety.
Jeremy Procter, the Managing Director of Procter Machine Guarding, explains how the HSE's reduction in proactive inspections requires employers to be more rigorous in assessing their own safety.
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Bearings and energy efficiency in machinery
This article from NSK explains the steps it is taking to improve the energy-efficiency of its rolling-element bearings.
This article from NSK explains the steps it is taking to improve the energy-efficiency of its rolling-element bearings.
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How to specify O-rings for fluid sealing applications
Mick Holland CEng, General Manager of Eriks Sealing Technology, describes how to take advantage of standards when specifying O-rings for fluid sealing applications, and introduces the Eriks O-ring Groove Wizard.
Mick Holland CEng, General Manager of Eriks Sealing Technology, describes how to take advantage of standards when specifying O-rings for fluid sealing applications, and introduces the Eriks O-ring Groove Wizard.
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Machine builders and the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC
Paul Laidler of Laidler Associates, part of the machinery division of TUV SUD Product Service, introduces the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC and explains what machine builders need to do in order to comply with its requirements - which is often relatively straightforward.
Paul Laidler of Laidler Associates, part of the machinery division of TUV SUD Product Service, introduces the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC and explains what machine builders need to do in order to comply with its requirements - which is often relatively straightforward.
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The role of an Inspection Body in CE marking machinery
David Collier, the Business Development Manager at Pilz Automation Technology, explains why machine builders and end users integrating complex assemblies of machines should consider the benefits of working with an Inspection Body rather than a Notified Body when CE marking machines to the Machinery Directive.
David Collier, the Business Development Manager at Pilz Automation Technology, explains why machine builders and end users integrating complex assemblies of machines should consider the benefits of working with an Inspection Body rather than a Notified Body when CE marking machines to the Machinery Directive.
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Abrasives add value when cleaning and finishing metal surfaces
Nigel Willcock, of the Abrasive Systems Division at 3M United Kingdom, explains the value-adding role of abrasives in the cleaning and finishing of metal surfaces.
Nigel Willcock, of the Abrasive Systems Division at 3M United Kingdom, explains the value-adding role of abrasives in the cleaning and finishing of metal surfaces.
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