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A guide to specifying sintered self-lubricating bearings
Sintered self-lubricating bearings all look very similar, but how do you know what you are really getting? And how do you make sure you specify them correctly? The experts at Oilite offer the following advice.
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Risk perception and behaviour management
This article from Corus Northern Engineering Services discusses the management of risk beyond the engineering measures that can be taken - such as designing-out hazards and using physical safeguards.
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Industry's hidden threat from computer malware
David Robinson, UK country manager of Norman Data Defense Systems (UK), explains why companies in the manufacturing, process and utility industries are under a considerable and increasing threat from inadequate anti-virus provision.
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What does 'as low as reasonably practicable' mean?
Jeremy Procter, a Member of BSI's MCE/3 committee, former Convenor of the European Standards Committee responsible for Machine Guards (CEN TC114 WG11), and Managing Director of Procter Machine Guarding, explains what is meant by machine risks being 'as low as reasonably practicable.'
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Optimised pneumatic filters and other ways to save energy
John Hill, the Marketing Services Manger at Parker Hannifin's Pneumatics Division, explains how filtration technology can substantially reduce energy consumption and costs.
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How to use housed bearing units to save costs
This article from NSK explains the benefits offered by housed bearing units, especially with respect to cost reductions.
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An introduction to tolerance rings and their applications
Stuart Kelly, Appliance Product Manager at Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Rencol, explains what tolerance rings are and how they can be used between mating components.
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Functional safety and how it can boost profits
This article from Rockwell Automation explains functional safety for machinery and argues that implementing functional safety can enhance a company's profitability.
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How to reduce the time required for programming a PAC
LabVIEW Real-Time 8.6 introduces powerful new features for programming the National Instruments CompactRIO programmable automation controller (PAC) that reduce development time and complexity, as well as providing tools for monitoring and maintaining CompactRIO applications.
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Motion control breakthrough: higher performance, lower costs
This article by Baldor explains the benefits available to machine builders now that they can source all of the hardware and software necessary for machine control - including motion control - from a single supplier.
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Quality assurance for PROFIsafe products and systems
This article from Profibus & Profinet International outlines the quality-related issues surrounding PROFIsafe.
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How to specify castors
What follows is a short guide to specifying castors - and a link to more thorough advice on the Ross Handling website.
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