Machine Building

Precision ring track simplifies new turret mechanism

For the label converting and finishing machinery manufacturer, A B Graphic International, the availability of an off-the-shelf ring track system allowed its designers to create a far more cost-efficient mechanism for its new turret rewinder module. In place of a complex centre shaft arrangement to carry the turret disc, a HepcoMotion PRT2 precision ring track system was specified instead. And not only did it simplify the mechanism, it also introduced other design advantages.

26th April 2013

NI and Prolucid put green energy on the Canadian Grid

NI CompactRIO technology harnesses distributed renewable generation with a future-proof platform for intelligent energy management

26th April 2013

Total metalworking fluid package reduces cost of manufacturing

Improving production efficiency is not just about investing in the latest machining technology. Important cost savings can be found by making relatively minor changes such as adopting a more cost-effective coolant regime. A British manufacturer of aircraft parts is a good case in point. A price increase imposed by incumbent fluid suppliers prompted the company to explore the market. This move resulted in the adoption of Master Chemical Europe fluids, a move that has streamlined methods with the added bonus of a longer sump life.

26th April 2013

Hi-rel connectors for CubeSat prototype flight

Harwin's hi-rel connector families complete successful CubeSat prototype flight into the stratosphere

23rd April 2013

Easy maintenance bespoke packaging system with clamp system

Increased throughput, enhanced reliability and convenient access for maintenance and cleaning are among the many benefits offered by a bespoke packaging system developed, manufactured and installed by Linkx Systems for a UK manufacturer of herbs and spices.

23rd April 2013

Ultrasonics light the way for PEREI

PEREI Lighting have been designing and manufacturing automotive lighting systems for over 70 years. The company supplies to a combination of volume OEM and commercial customers, plus niche and specialist markets. Recently, when faced with a challenging application to assemble, tack weld and subsequently hermetically seal a Mercedes front indicator assembly, the Aldershot based company turned to Ultrasonics specialist Telsonic UK for assistance with the joint design and the configuration of a production application.

22nd April 2013

SKF's approach for aeration blower systems cuts energy costs

SKF is launching an energy efficient high-speed motor on magnetic bearings system for aeration blowers in wastewater facilities that can reduce energy consumption by up to 40 per cent.

22nd April 2013

Flow switch helps BAS monitor Antarctic ocean and ice shelves

If you thought it was cold this winter, try drilling through 1000m of ice at temperatures of -20degC. These are the conditions that the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) team worked in when drilling through ice shelves to get a "window into the ocean". The project is the first time that climate modellers will be able to see the different rates of melt below the floating Antarctic ice shelves to assess the effects of climate change.

22nd April 2013

IVAC cylinders reduce build time and downtime

Innovative IVAC pneumatic cylinders from Norgren are bringing substantial operational and commercial benefits to a major manufacturer of surface finishing equipment and its customers.

19th April 2013

Composites help pump repairs to deliver rapid payback

Loctite ceramic-reinforced polymer composites have been used by Eriks in a pump refurbishment project, leading to an increase in pump efficiency of 30 per cent that will be worth almost £20,000 to the end user over a five-year period.

18th April 2013