MachineBuilding.net Technical Articles Index
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Why OEMs should not use the cheapest bearingsAdrian Menzies of Revolvo argues that the lowest cost bearing for the OEM is usually the most expensive for the end-user.
The future of AC industrial drivesGuy Kennett of Mitsubishi Electric explains his vision of how AC drives will develop in the future.
What you need to know about the new EN ISO 13849-1Kevin Ives, a consultant with Pilz Automation Technology, discusses machinery safety standards in the light of EN ISO 13849-1 being harmonised to the Machinery Directive as of 8 May 2007.
Cutting the cost of assembling O-ring sealsTrelleborg Sealing Solutions has been working with leading manufacturers of assembly equipment to develop manufacturing and surface technologies that maximise manufacturing speeds and minimise downtime, thereby lowering overall production costs.
Thermal imaging versus illuminated infrared camerasHawk IR International explains the benefits that thermal imaging cameras offer over traditional illuminated infrared cameras, particularly in areas covered by the ATEX Directive.
Tactile safety devices explainedBarry Goodwin of Leuze Mayser describes the various types of tactile safety devices that are available for machinery applications, namely safety mats, bumpers and edges.
Machine buyers demand a better understanding of their needsWhen Festo Industry Segment Manager Steve Land asked UK-based buyers of food and packaging machinery and pharmaceutical equipment how they would like machinery suppliers to improve, the answer was: "A better understanding of our needs".
How to detect bearing failures using vibrationDr Steve Lacey, the engineering manager at Schaeffler (UK) Ltd, explains how rolling bearing vibration - which can result from geometrical imperfections caused during the manufacturing process, defects on the rolling surfaces or geometrical errors in associated components - can be used to detect early failures.
How to ensure machine repairs are truly economicalBrian Sims, internal sales manager at Moog, gives us an insight into industrial repair programmes and argues that companies should consider authentic offerings rather than the quick-fix alternatives.
Predicting the future of the pneumatics industryRay Barnes, Managing Director of Hoerbiger-Origa, looks back at the pneumatics industry in a series of ten-year increments and looks to what the future might hold.
The benefits of web-enabled industrial control systemsJeremy Shinton of Mitsubishi Electric discusses the potential advantages of using web-enabled industrial control systems.
How engineers benefit from integrated automationDave Withenshaw of Rockwell Automation presents the argument in favour of an integrated automation environment in which items of equipment communicate with each other and, more importantly, communications extend to the enterprise level.
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