Machine Building

Perpetuum extends power module life of wireless transmitters

Emerson Process Management is making energy harvesting a reality for its Smart Wireless transmitters through the use of Perpetuum's Vibration Energy Harvester and Intelligent Power Module products. Energy harvesting converts unused energy, such as vibration from pumps and motors, into electric energy. Perpetuum vibration energy harvesters provide external power to Emerson's transmitters, decreasing maintenance by extending the life of the power module.

17th September 2015

US army procures Exlar actuators for air defence launcher

Curtiss-Wright Corporation has won contract to supply elevation and hatch control electromechanical actuators for use on the US Army Multi-Mission Launcher (MML) in support of the Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) programme. Curtiss-Wright will provide products based on Exlar electromechanical actuators, as well as hatch actuation controls and engineering services.

5th September 2015

igus e-chains help keep frost at bay

The seemingly simple bag of peas can, in addition to being a bag of tasty foodstuff, be used to provide handy relief of pain and inflammation from sports injuries. But have you ever wondered how the food processing industry can freeze peas individually?

4th September 2015

SKF boosts reliability of oil & gas top drives systems

A range of advanced products and systems from SKF are playing an important role in improving the reliability and performance of critical top drive systems used in oil & gas drilling and exploration rigs. SKF top drive systems include high-performance bearings, seals, lubrication and condition monitoring products.

3rd September 2015

Sensonics delivers critical protection to nuclear power plant

Sensonics have delivered the first tranche of machinery protection systems to the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant project in the UAE (United Arab Emirates). Following a 2-year design and production phase, the equipment delivery, made up of 92 (ninety two) Sentry G3 4-channel protection modules and over 300 channels of vibration analysis across three cabinets, is currently undergoing commissioning as part of the Unit 1 construction phase.

3rd September 2015

Tsubaki chain delivers trouble-free service for over 8 years

Maintaining food production lines requires expertise and specialist products to ensure efficient and reliable operation. For a popular chocolate manufacturer, there was one production line that was experiencing chain elongation and contamination of the chain lubricant that was causing loss of production. Switching to Tsubaki Lambda Lube Free chain resulted in considerable savings in maintenance costs as well as improved production reliability.

27th August 2015

High-viscosity cooked starch no problem for MasoSine pump

Switching from progressive cavity (PC) pumps to a MasoSine pump from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group has overcome a long-standing issue for a paper mill based in South Africa - that of viscosity.

25th August 2015

Honda's Yorii plant adopts CC-Link IE Field Network

Honda's cutting-edge Yorii Plant adopts CC-Link IE Field Network; higher production line efficiency increases its competitive ability in the global market.

12th August 2015

Customised CNC upgrade simplifies railcar axle grinding

A comprehensive upgrade of classic high-power centreless grinding machine tools is helping a railcar axle manufacturer to simplify precision grinding operations on axle forgings. A key element of the project - which has been managed by APeC Integration Services, Inc - is the retrofit of customised CNC control based on NUM's powerful Flexium platform.

12th August 2015

Administration procedures overhaul with PSL Datatrack

Barfeed manufacturer Hydrafeed of Milton Keynes also runs a major subcontract engineering business. With a vast range of products and services, managing the manufacturing and administration processes represented a major challenge. This has been solved with the implementation of PSL Datatrack software.

11th August 2015