Machine Building

Desktop autoclaves achieve reliability with Bürkert steam valves

Desktop autoclaves are useful for providing quick, reliable sterilisation for small implements when space is at a premium. Traditionally these machines have been expensive and high maintenance; however, through the reliability of Bürkert's solenoid valve range, MDS Medical Ltd has changed the status-quo to offer high-performance, low-maintenance desktop autoclaves at reasonable prices.

24th November 2015

3D printing makes production of one-off part feasible

KW Special Projects (KWSP) and sister company KW Motorsport (KWM) have used the latest 3D printing technology to recreate a vital missing component from an historic French sports car.

23rd November 2015

Telsonic's compact ultrasonic modules stay at the front

Following a successful partnership on an automotive grille assembly project, a supplier to UK Automotive OEM's has once again chosen Telsonic's ultrasonic systems for their front grille module project.

23rd November 2015

Chain from iwis for Woolwich ferry bridge lifting systems

The Woolwich ferry provides one of the few available crossings of the River Thames in east of London, linking the north and south circular roads across the river. The ferry service bridges at Woolwich Crossing were recently overhauled, and iwis drive systems Ltd. from Tipton, UK, provided new roller chains for the North and South side bridge lifting systems.

23rd November 2015

Drive and motor system cuts extruder energy usage by 9 per cent

The prospect of improved energy efficiency, increased operational reliability and lower maintenance costs appeals to any business. It was these three factors which ensured Emerson was able to help StÃ¥l & Plast, a Danish extrusion specialist, improve its production processes by replacing three worn-out DC electric motors with energy-friendly Dyneo PM motors and a Unidrive M variable speed drive at the company's extruder plant.

20th November 2015

Preventing tablet cross-contamination in pharma packaging lines

Olmec UK has designed a novel vision system for 100 per cent inspection of pharmaceutical tablets for a manufacturer of healthcare products. The tablets are inspected on packaging machines used for multiple products in order to prevent cross-contamination - a tablet from a previous batch getting into the final packaging. The system, designed to inspect a variety of tablet types and colour combinations, was required to fit into a very limited space on the existing line and also provide good operator access for cleaning.

20th November 2015

Threadlockers ensure reliability for specialist vehicles

Local Motors is using Loctite threadlockers for two very different vehicles: the Rally Fighter, which is an off-road racing car; and the Strati, a 3D printed, electrically powered road car with just 49 parts.

20th November 2015

Split spherical roller bearings cut plant maintenance costs

By replacing solid spherical roller bearings on a vehicle bodywork washer conveyor belt drive with split spherical roller bearings and matching housings from Schaeffler, a car manufacturer in Spain has significantly reduced the time it takes to replace damaged bearings, resulting in reduced maintenance costs and reduced downtime of the washer plant.

19th November 2015

Renishaw brings 3D printing expertise to Land Rover BAR TIG

Sf{Renishaw has joined Land Rover BAR's Technical Innovation Group (TIG) as an official supplier - joining the quest to bring the America's Cup home to Britain. The company will contribute its expertise in metal 3D printing and position feedback encoding.

17th November 2015

Custom screw jacks used in dough sheeters and gauge rolls

Baker Perkins, a leading manufacturer of machinery for the bread, biscuit and confectionery sectors, has selected Kelston cubic screw jacks for its new TruClean sheeters and gauge rolls.

17th November 2015