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Continuous-flex cables - a buyer's guide
Igus provides advice on what to look for in a continuous-flexing cable to ensure long-term reliability.
Igus provides advice on what to look for in a continuous-flexing cable to ensure long-term reliability.
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BS EN 953:1997 +A1:2009 - a review of the guarding standard
Jeremy Procter, a Member of BSI's MCE/3 committee, Convenor of the European Standards Committee responsible for Machine Guards (CEN TC114 WG11), and Managing Director of Procter Machine Guarding, looks at BS EN 953:1997 +A1:2009 and compares it with its predecessor.
Jeremy Procter, a Member of BSI's MCE/3 committee, Convenor of the European Standards Committee responsible for Machine Guards (CEN TC114 WG11), and Managing Director of Procter Machine Guarding, looks at BS EN 953:1997 +A1:2009 and compares it with its predecessor.
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How to specify fasteners for fixed guards on machinery
Jeremy Procter, a Member of BSI's MCE/3 committee, Convenor of the European Standards Committee responsible for Machine Guards (CEN TC114 WG11), and Managing Director of Procter Machine Guarding, explains how to select the right type of fasteners for fixed guards, given the new requirements in the latest version of the guarding standard BS EN 953.
Jeremy Procter, a Member of BSI's MCE/3 committee, Convenor of the European Standards Committee responsible for Machine Guards (CEN TC114 WG11), and Managing Director of Procter Machine Guarding, explains how to select the right type of fasteners for fixed guards, given the new requirements in the latest version of the guarding standard BS EN 953.
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New Machinery Directive - implications for non-EEA companies
When the new Machinery Directive comes into force at the end of 2009, companies outside the European Economic Area will no longer be able to self-certify compliance with the Directive's requirements.
When the new Machinery Directive comes into force at the end of 2009, companies outside the European Economic Area will no longer be able to self-certify compliance with the Directive's requirements.
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Surface Acoustic Wave technology - how it works
Sensor Technology Ltd, which is involved in research, development and manufacture of rotary torque measuring transducers using Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology, explains how the technology and sensors work.
Sensor Technology Ltd, which is involved in research, development and manufacture of rotary torque measuring transducers using Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology, explains how the technology and sensors work.
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The new Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC - FAQs
Seb Strutt and Iain Smith, Safety Managers at Sick UK, provide answers to some questions that are frequently asked about the new Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Seb Strutt and Iain Smith, Safety Managers at Sick UK, provide answers to some questions that are frequently asked about the new Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
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Safety of machinery - a review of the guide from Lenze
Jon Severn, Editor of MachineBuilding.net, reviews the new guide to machinery safety that Lenze has published
Jon Severn, Editor of MachineBuilding.net, reviews the new guide to machinery safety that Lenze has published
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Explaining 'Manufacturing Convergence' and its benefits
This article from Rockwell Automation explains what is meant by 'Manufacturing Convergence' and looks at the four main industry drivers and how to apply the core automation disciplines.
This article from Rockwell Automation explains what is meant by 'Manufacturing Convergence' and looks at the four main industry drivers and how to apply the core automation disciplines.
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How to choose a rapid prototyping process
Jon Severn, the Editor of MachineBuilding.net, reviews a White Paper that explores the advantages and shortcomings of the major prototyping processes available today, with the aim of helping designers to select the best process for a given application.
Jon Severn, the Editor of MachineBuilding.net, reviews a White Paper that explores the advantages and shortcomings of the major prototyping processes available today, with the aim of helping designers to select the best process for a given application.
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Energy-efficient energy chains and cables save money
This article from Igus explains how the type of energy chain and cable selected for a given application can impact on the machine's energy consumption, with modern products offering the potential for significant savings in energy costs.
This article from Igus explains how the type of energy chain and cable selected for a given application can impact on the machine's energy consumption, with modern products offering the potential for significant savings in energy costs.
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Machinery Safety FAQs
Martin Palmer, the Training Manager at Pilz Automation Technology, addresses two of the most frequently asked questions relating to machinery safety regulations and standards.
Martin Palmer, the Training Manager at Pilz Automation Technology, addresses two of the most frequently asked questions relating to machinery safety regulations and standards.
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The benefits of helical beam shaft couplings
This article from Abssac explains the advantages that helical beam shaft couplings offer over alternative technologies.
This article from Abssac explains the advantages that helical beam shaft couplings offer over alternative technologies.
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