Machine Building

Vacon drives make the testing easy for Mixing Solutions Ltd

When Mixing Solutions Limited, a supplier of industrial mixers for world markets, needed a test system that would enable it to accurately determine the current consumption and other electrical characteristics of its products, two ac variable speed drives from Vacon provided a versatile, convenient and cost-effective answer.

7th January 2014

Atlas Copco oil-free equipment supports graphic arts company

Lidergraf, a successful Portuguese graphic arts company, uses Atlas Copco compressed air, blower and vacuum systems to meet its demand for 100 per cent oil-free, high-quality air to ensure the quality of its products.

7th January 2014

All-terrain wheelchair power steering position feedback

Variohm EuroSensor's ELPM linear position sensor is being put to full use by the innovative all-terrain electric wheelchair designer and manufacturer Molten Rock. The compact IP67-rated sensor, selected for its motorsports proven durability, provides steering position feedback as part of the servo control system for the joystick operated version the ruggedised and reliable Molten Rock Boma7 off-road wheelchair.

6th January 2014

Linkx shrink-wrapping machine combines speed with versatility

Having enjoyed 3 years of satisfactory service from a high-performance automatic collation and shrink-wrapping machine developed and supplied by Linkx Systems, and complemented by support from the company, a major food manufacturer has now added a second Linkx machine to its teabag production line. The existing machine will be retained, with the new machine providing extra capacity and flexibility.

6th January 2014

Laser marking medical device components

Many medical device products require marking, either to produce accurate graduations to allow precise dosage measurement or for identification and traceability. Within this industry it is essential that all marks are clear, consistent and indelible and the most reliable method of achieving and maintaining these strict criteria is through the use of lasers.

18th December 2013

Precise carriage positioning using frequency inverter

Lenze System Partner Cornfield Engineering Solutions has provided the motion and control for positioning the end stop on a new cut-to-length machine for Machine Building Systems Ltd, featuring a Lenze 8400 TopLine programmable inverter so there was no need for a separate PLC.

18th December 2013

Fruit syrup production benefits from smart valve control

A fruit syrup manufacturer in France, Teisseire, has retained traditional core values, producing concentrated fruit syrups and drinks since the 1920s. The main production plant in Crolles, built in 1971 has recently seen a major investment in new process equipment, thanks in part to Britvic that acquired the company in 2010. This project required Bürkert Fluid Control Systems to deploy the Bürkert 8681 control head to aid process performance as well as integration.

16th December 2013

Servo presses used in differential sub-assembly station

FEC has designed and manufactured a machine incorporating five of its 30kN Slimline series servo presses to assemble automotive differentials.

13th December 2013

Servo press used in test rig for improving high-volume moulding

An enFORCE servo press from FEC Automation Systems has been used in a text station that helped a manufacturer of fabric softener products increase throughput without compromising the quality of moulded components.

13th December 2013

Thermal imaging optimises aluminium production

Aluminium production is big business in India and FLIR thermal imaging is helping producers to reduce the cost of the process by assuring that plant and equipment is running optimally through predictive maintenance.

11th December 2013