Machine Building

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

Abrasives add value when cleaning and finishing metal surfaces

Nigel Willcock, of the Abrasive Systems Division at 3M United Kingdom, explains the value-adding role of abrasives in the cleaning and finishing of metal surfaces.

4th July 2011

A holistic approach to complex coding applications

Craig Stobie, the Global life sciences sector manager at Domino Printing Sciences plc, discusses how complex coding applications require a holistic approach involving end users, OEMs and equipment suppliers.

30th June 2011