Machine Building

Non-contact torque sensing for improved control in coal industry

Non-contacting torque sensing technology is delivering improved monitoring and control to materials handling applications in the coal industry, including monitoring of coal conveyors and viscosity measurement of coal slurry. In each case the technology delivers improved accuracy over alternative techniques, so improves quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

13th June 2014

Ballbar analysis makes machine accuracy 'better than new'

Advanced ballbar training has enabled a machine shop to achieve 'better than new' machine tool accuracy and extend machine life for unconventional silicon processing.

13th June 2014

Legendary world cup stadium welded with ESAB products

Throughout the years, ESAB has helped build some impressive stories around the globe. From MaracanÃ£ stadium, a mammoth football venue befitting the energy and enthusiasm of nearly 80,000 of the world's most dedicated fans, to the progress Titan Wind Energy is making in the production of clean energy for the good of the planet. ESAB has played a pivotal role in these and so many more. And along the way, the company has not only created stories and structures, but lasting partnerships as well.

13th June 2014

New Indian steel plant will receive 11 de-scaling pumps from RMI

RMI Pressure Systems is helping to complete the construction of the new 3 million tonne per annum Integrated Steel Plant in Nagarnar, India, with the delivery of 11 S500 Quinmax high-pressure pumps. Destined for the thin slab production line, the pumps will form the heart of two de-scaling pump stations, each of which will handle in excess of 205 tonnes per hour.

12th June 2014

Part-system build and supply chain management service for OEMs

MiniTec is working with Cobalt Light Systems to provide vital part-built sub-assemblies for the company's INSIGHT100 tabletop screening device, including taking responsibility for component sourcing and cost reduction initiatives.

12th June 2014

Straightpoint loadcell used to weigh two historic boats

Straightpoint were selected to provide their Radiolink Plus loadcell to The Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust recently to help weigh two historic boats of note in Boathouse 4 at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The two boats being weighed were the Green Parrot, a 45' Picket Boat that had been used by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as her Royal Barge during state visits to Portsmouth, as well as an ST-1502, a 41 1/2' seaplane tender, that was armed and fitted out for Air Sea Rescue duties in the English Channel during WWII, including an onboard hospital.

12th June 2014

All-electric tube-bending machine accelerates throughput

A Unison all-electric CNC tube-bending machine is helping the specialist tube-bending company T+T Tubecraft to accelerate production of precision tubular parts and eliminate material waste through right-first-time manufacturing.

12th June 2014

Auto component suppliers improve quality with HepcoMotion DTS

Two major Korean automotive component suppliers are using HepcoMotion's Driven Track Systems (DTS) to ensure they meet stringent quality and production requirements for the manufacture of critical components for their customers Kia and Hyundai.

11th June 2014

State-of-the-art technology for flooded airflow cooling system

Rittal have recently provided high-quality TS IT server racks, with a customised chimney vent, for data centre provider Datum who required cost-effective cooling technology when developing their flagship Farnborough facility.

9th June 2014

Vacon's AC drives ensure quality and safety at dairy plant

Vacon has delivered over 100 new-generation VACON 100 AC drives to a quark production line at dairy product manufacturer Valio's plant in Seinäjoki, Western Finland. Vacon's AC drives contribute to the high quality of the production process and compliance with the safety requirements in standards.

6th June 2014