Machine Building

Long-life, low-maintenance SRB split roller bearing

The abrasive dust which is ever present in cement production plants means that bearing life is notoriously short due to particle ingress causing lubricant contamination and wear damage. Century Cement found that the total life cycle of the original equipment white metal bearings on its raw mill motor drives was becoming so poor, that it was willing to invest in completely new drive systems, if a lower maintenance more cost-effective motor bearing option could not be found. Fortunately, Revolvo was able to offer a long-life low-maintenance SRB split roller bearing.

11th September 2013

Getting connected with Anybus X-gateways

Sf{ Nagel Precision in the US connect their honing machines to any industrial network with the help of Anybus X-gateways.

11th September 2013

Oil and gas production components rely on metrology systems

For companies operating in the oil and gas equipment-manufacturing sector, recordkeeping and traceability are vital. As part of its company-wide quality protocol, FMC Technologies in Dunfermline, Scotland invests continually in a preventive maintenance programme that employs Renishaw machine tool probes and calibration products to check and verify the dimensional accuracy of its CNC machine tools. The resulting data are stored for quick and easy retrieval using Renishaw's CNC Reporter software.

10th September 2013

Boeing selects ESAB for space launch system project

Boeing has selected ESAB Welding & Cutting Products as a partner in the manufacturing of fuel tank structures for NASA's new heavy-lift rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS), taking advantage of ESAB's friction stir welding expertise.

10th September 2013

Powerlink - the open standard for the plastics industry

EPSG claims that Powerlink is better suited for industrial communication in the plastics industry than any other system on the market.

9th September 2013

ContiTech absorbers reduce vibrations in industrial vehicles

Vibrations can be a real problem in industrial vehicles. Absorber systems from ContiTech Vibration Control not only ensure selective reduction of vibrations but also enhance comfort and user-friendliness - even when retrofit. From shaking gear levers to vibrating displays, customised absorber systems help to quiet components and, in turn, the noise in the driver's cab.

3rd September 2013

CNC cylindrical grinder by Fermat Machine Tool, automated by B&R

Upgrading to B&R's integrated HMI, CNC and servo technology and high-performance POWERLINK communication has given Fermat Machine Tool developers the freedom and power to fully utilise their hard-earned grinding expertise. In September, Fermat Machine Tool, s.r.o. will be presenting its new CNC cylindrical grinder at EMO 2013 in Hanover, Germany.

2nd September 2013

Thermal imaging for the full life cycle of a solar module

FLIR thermal imaging is increasingly playing an important part in ensuring maximum energy yield from solar panels. It is involved throughout the life cycle of the product from its design, manufacture and quality assurance procedures through to installation and ongoing maintenance. No other technology has its scope of application.

2nd September 2013

Drives, motors and software cut energy consumption by 30%

Installing Emerson Industrial Automation engineering drives, motors and crane control software has led to average energy savings of 25-30 per cent on two ship-to-shore (STS) cranes at the Port of Ravenna on Italy's Adriatic Coast.

31st August 2013

Collaborative robot installed on automotive cylinder head line

Volkswagen has integrated a collaborative robotic arm within a cylinder head assembly line, where it is responsible for installing delicate glow plugs. This is the first unguarded collaborative robot in use at Volkswagen worldwide.

31st August 2013