Machine Building

How to choose the right type of locking fastener

This article from Spiralock presents four things that engineers need to know about choosing locking fasteners that can result in better, more reliable assemblies.

30th April 2008

A safe, real-time Ethernet protocol - SafetyNET p

Stewart Robinson of Pilz Automation Technology outlines the technology underlying SafetyNET p, a safe real-time industrial Ethernet protocol.

24th April 2008

The right concept for a machine safety-related control system

Stewart Robinson of Pilz Automation Technology explains how the right safety concept can make a significant difference to both the installed price of a machine's safety-related control system and its long-term cost-of-ownership.

24th April 2008

Pre-harnessed energy chains save money for machine builders

Justin Leonard, Energy Chain Systems Director at igus UK, explains how pre-harnessed and ready-to-fit energy chains can save money for machine builders and machine tool manufacturers.

16th April 2008

Corrosion protection for bearings - the many alternatives

Dr Steve Lacey, Engineering Manager at Schaeffler UK, explains the importance of selecting the correct coating or corrosion-resistant material for rolling bearings destined to operate in harsh environments.

11th April 2008

How to save energy by using industrial robots

Martin Walder, the Managing Director for ABB's UK robotics business, explains how manufacturers can save energy - and the environment - by using industrial robots.

7th April 2008

A guide to Profibus and Profinet industrial fieldbus networks

This article provides an introduction to the Profibus, Profinet, Profidrive and Profisafe fieldbus networks for industrial automation and other process control applications.

6th April 2008

A guide to the CC-Link industrial fieldbus network

What follows is a complete introduction to the CC-Link family of high-speed deterministic fieldbus networks suitable for use in industrial automation and other process control applications.

7th March 2008

Safeguarding machinery in compliance with BS 4163

Jeremy Procter of Procter Machine Guarding examines BS 4163: 2007 and explains the implications for machine safeguarding.

7th March 2008

Explaining the regulatory requirement to inspect light curtains

Stewart Robinson of Pilz Automation Technology explains the regulatory requirements for inspecting safety light curtains and the necessary inspection process.

27th February 2008