Machine Building

BS EN 13128, the milling machine safety standard

BS EN 13128 is the safety standard for milling machines. Jon Severn, Editor of MachineBuilding.net, reviews the standard to see what it contains and how it might help machine builders.

21st September 2011

How to get better service and support for servo systems

Andrew Fallows, the managing director of Motor Technology, argues that independent suppliers of automation equipment can offer better service, provide more cost-effective systems, cut costs and even supply components that are better suited to customers' applications.

15th September 2011

Bearings and energy efficiency in machinery

This article from NSK explains the steps it is taking to improve the energy-efficiency of its rolling-element bearings.

25th August 2011

Bearing optimisation in challenging environments

This article from NSK explains the issues surrounding bearings operating in wet or dirty environment, and what steps can be taken to reduce costs through the prevention of premature bearing failures.

25th August 2011

Why Category 2 is unsuitable for Performance Level d safety

David Collier, the Business Development Manager at Pilz Automation Technology, explains why machine builders should resist the temptation to save money by using Category 2 architecture on machine guard safety circuits requiring Performance Level d.

18th August 2011

Machine builders and the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

Paul Laidler of Laidler Associates, part of TUV SUD Product Service, explains machine builders' obligations under the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, and what needs to be taken into account when assessing the electrical safety of machines.

17th August 2011

HSE reduces machine inspections, so users must do more

Jeremy Procter, the Managing Director of Procter Machine Guarding, explains how the HSE's reduction in proactive inspections requires employers to be more rigorous in assessing their own safety.

22nd July 2011

How to specify O-rings for fluid sealing applications

Mick Holland CEng, General Manager of Eriks Sealing Technology, describes how to take advantage of standards when specifying O-rings for fluid sealing applications, and introduces the Eriks O-ring Groove Wizard.

14th July 2011

Machine builders and the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC

Paul Laidler of Laidler Associates, part of the machinery division of TUV SUD Product Service, introduces the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC and explains what machine builders need to do in order to comply with its requirements - which is often relatively straightforward.

7th July 2011

The role of an Inspection Body in CE marking machinery

David Collier, the Business Development Manager at Pilz Automation Technology, explains why machine builders and end users integrating complex assemblies of machines should consider the benefits of working with an Inspection Body rather than a Notified Body when CE marking machines to the Machinery Directive.

5th July 2011