Machine Building

Couplings help cut energy consumption - and carbon footprint

This article from Abssac argues that something as apparently simple as a flexible shaft coupling can help manufacturers reduce energy consumption and, therefore, work towards the ideal of a carbon-neutral factory.

21st August 2007

Climate change: take action now or wait for disaster

Mitsubishi Electric's Energy Spokesman Jeff Whiting welcomes the CBI to the fight against global warming, but says they need to prove their commitment with long-term deeds.

15th August 2007

Explaining how split roller bearings cut MRO costs

This article from Schaeffler outlines how split roller bearings help heavy industries minimise downtime, simplify mounting and reduce assembly and maintenance costs.

5th August 2007

Arguments in favour of investing in industrial robots

Stirling Paatz, MD of Barr & Paatz, believes that today people should not be asking themselves 'why robots?' but 'why not robots?'.

31st July 2007

What is meant by an employer's 'duty of care'?

This article from Pilz Automation Technology explains to machine builders, machine users and others, what is meant by the term 'duty of care' in relation to health and safety.

30th July 2007

The benefits of using soft starts on motors

This article from Softstart explains why soft starters are being specified on equipment for which they were previously not being considered.

26th July 2007

Tactile safety devices explained

Barry Goodwin of Leuze Mayser describes the various types of tactile safety devices that are available for machinery applications, namely safety mats, bumpers and edges.

17th July 2007