Machine Building

How to design state-of-the-art electrohydraulic drive systems

This article from Hydac Technology Ltd outlines some of the considerations when designing state-of-the-art electrohydraulic drive systems, and the techniques to apply.

28th March 2014

Control signals - which option is best?

As process control systems continue to advance and the use of complicated networked systems develops, is there still a requirement for the simple analogue signal? Chris Hoey of Bürkert provides an insight into selecting the correct control signals to produce the optimum process control system.

21st March 2014

Confined spaces can kill - understanding the current Regulations

Asphyxia, gas poisoning, fumes, fire and explosions are common hazards. Despite legislation and copious amounts of available information, injury and death in confined spaces still occur, sometimes with employers or employees being unaware of how the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 apply to them.

20th March 2014

Remote machine diagnostics: integrating with end user security

For machine builders that offer remote access support and diagnostics for their installed machines, network security is often a critical factor in the end user's selection process, says Dave Hammond, product manager Ethernet & Communications at MAC Solutions.

17th March 2014

Ten things you need to know about machine guarding standards

This article presents ten things that machine designers and specifiers should know about machine guarding standards, and the information will also be useful for production managers, health and safety managers, health and safety representatives and others with an interest in machinery safety.

17th March 2014

How to specify a modular perimeter guarding system

This article from Procter Machine Guarding, a UK distributor for the Satech cost-effective modular perimeter guarding system, outlines the characteristics of the two main Satech series and explains how to choose between them, taking into account both performance and cost.

17th March 2014

Why barcoding is a must for a motor manufacturer

Late or inaccurate delivery of industrial equipment could derail the promised pickup of manufacturing activity, slowing the national recovery and compromising the idea of rebalancing the economy with a stronger manufacturing base. Lucie Hodkova, Sales Director UK & Eastern Europe of Rotor UK explains how overlapping technologies help secure accurate and timely motor supply.

13th March 2014

Do PLe applications need two interlocks?

Rob Lewis, the Managing Director of Fortress Interlocks, looks at interlock redundancy in PLe machine safety applications.

7th March 2014

Meeting fault masking standards using trapped key interlocks

Rob Lewis, the Managing Director of Fortress Interlocks, explains the options for preventing fault masking (unintended resetting).

7th March 2014

EN ISO 14119 and an alternative to escape release devices

Rob Lewis, the Managing Director of Fortress Interlocks, explains the revised EN ISO 14119 standard and looks at a preventative alternative to escape release devices.

7th March 2014