Machine Building

How to design heavy-duty handling systems

This article from HepcoMotion describes how wheel-type linear guides can provide the load-carrying capacity, longevity and low cost of ownership required for heavy-duty handling and pick-and-place applications.

6th July 2007

Environmental considerations in relation to bearings

This article from NSK discusses various elements of bearing design, including materials, geometrical design, lubricants and seals, all of which impact on the environmental performance of bearings.

6th July 2007

Why OEMs should not use the cheapest bearings

Adrian Menzies of Revolvo argues that the lowest cost bearing for the OEM is usually the most expensive for the end-user.

25th June 2007

Cutting the cost of assembling O-ring seals

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has been working with leading manufacturers of assembly equipment to develop manufacturing and surface technologies that maximise manufacturing speeds and minimise downtime, thereby lowering overall production costs.

20th June 2007

The future of AC industrial drives

Guy Kennett of Mitsubishi Electric explains his vision of how AC drives will develop in the future.

20th June 2007

What you need to know about the new EN ISO 13849-1

Kevin Ives, a consultant with Pilz Automation Technology, discusses machinery safety standards in the light of EN ISO 13849-1 being harmonised to the Machinery Directive as of 8 May 2007.

19th June 2007

Thermal imaging versus illuminated infrared cameras

Hawk IR International explains the benefits that thermal imaging cameras offer over traditional illuminated infrared cameras, particularly in areas covered by the ATEX Directive.

18th June 2007

Machine buyers demand a better understanding of their needs

When Festo Industry Segment Manager Steve Land asked UK-based buyers of food and packaging machinery and pharmaceutical equipment how they would like machinery suppliers to improve, the answer was: "A better understanding of our needs".

22nd May 2007

How to detect bearing failures using vibration

Dr Steve Lacey, the engineering manager at Schaeffler (UK) Ltd, explains how rolling bearing vibration - which can result from geometrical imperfections caused during the manufacturing process, defects on the rolling surfaces or geometrical errors in associated components - can be used to detect early failures.

20th May 2007

How to ensure machine repairs are truly economical

Brian Sims, internal sales manager at Moog, gives us an insight into industrial repair programmes and argues that companies should consider authentic offerings rather than the quick-fix alternatives.

17th May 2007