Machine Building

New leak-free kits for heavy-duty gearboxes

Originally designed for escalator drives on the London Underground, Renold Gears has launched a leak-free technology kit for heavy-duty gearboxes that can either be supplied with new units or retrofitted to existing ones.

3rd June 2019

OEM Automatic now supplying AGRO cable glands

OEM Automatic is announcing a partnership agreement with the Swiss company, AGRO AG. This partnership opens up a new area of business for OEM, enabling the company to represent the wide range of AGRO cable glands in the UK.

31st May 2019

Compact rodless actuators deliver higher thrusts

Parker Hannifin is introducing its HLR (High Load Rodless) actuator series designed specifically for OEM applications. The state-of-the-art HLR series offers a number of market-differentiating features, including high load and thrust force capabilities, which save customers money by allowing the use of a smaller HLR than those currently available on the market.

31st May 2019

AX and KX enclosures in steel and stainless steel from Rittal

Rittal showcased its new AX compact and KX small enclosures at the Hanover Trade Fair 2019 (Hannover Messe). The AX and KX enclosures are both embedded with digital processes, delivering simpler, faster assembly and component installation, greater flexibility and enhanced safety. In other words, Rittal has rethought and redesigned the two enclosures in line with the principles of Industry 4.0.

31st May 2019

Cost-effective belt-driven compressors: quiet, robust, reliable

With the launch of the GL15-22 compressor range, small business compressed air users can now enjoy the proven benefits of Atlas Copco rotary screw technology: robust performance, simple installation and maintenance, plus easy control and monitoring.

31st May 2019

Standard e-chain for small/medium sizes is quieter and stronger

The new E2.1 range has now become the igus standard for small to medium sizes. Previously only available for special applications, this energy chain offers a long service life, quiet operation and easy filling. The E2.1 is suitable for use in general engineering, woodworking and metalworking industries, and in machine tool construction.

30th May 2019

Streamlined copper busbar delivers more power but costs less

Rittal has unveiled the new Ri4Power, a streamlined copper busbar that has been designed around the new VX25 enclosure. It delivers greater levels of efficiency for panel builders and switchgear manufacturers across electrical power distribution in industrial environments. It also offers other advantages, such as higher current ratings and easier monitoring and maintenance. Solutions based on this system have been tested and certified to IEC 61439.

30th May 2019

Integrate manual assembly cells into ERP and MES systems

Poka Yoke (the Japanese term for mistake-proofing) is used to describe pick-to-light systems for manual assembly work. Mitsubishi Electric has moved the concept several steps forward to create Guided Operator Solutions (GOS) that essentially use a controller-based system of active assembly instructions and sequenced parts supply from bins to help operators perform picking and assembly tasks faultlessly every time. An added advantage is that the system also allows these processes to be integrated fully into business Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), further enhancing the operational benefits and improvements they bring.

30th May 2019

JPR Electronics now stocking more Comus switches and sensors

JPR Electronics is now stocking an extended range of products from Comus International, a manufacturer of switches, sensors and a wide variety of custom turnkey products.

30th May 2019

Drive Lines now supplying Grob compact linear chains

Drive Lines is now offering a range of Grob linear chain, a product that has proven widely popular due to its versatility when designing linear motion and automation systems.