Machine Building

Self-lubricating chains offer benefits for bookbinding machines

Tsubaki explains how its self-lubricating 'Lambda Lube Free' attachment chain offers a number of advantages for applications within bookbinding machinery.

26th July 2012

Custom-engineered instrument and process air compressor modules

Atlas Copco Compressors ships largest ever UK designed and built custom-engineered package, worth over £6million, to Kazakhstan

25th July 2012

Camlock Systems protects cash on luxury cruise liner

The crew of the cruise liner Queen Elizabeth make cashless payments with a rechargeable payment card. The payment system was designed and manufactured by Protouch Solutions Ltd, and the P491 high-security pushlock manufactured by Camlock Systems Ltd keeps the money safe

25th July 2012

Oil-free, low-pressure blowers help protect bio-cultivation

Low-pressure, oil-free blower technology enables the delivery of high-quality compressed air and reduces energy costs

20th July 2012

ContiTech develops bearings for V-Drive transmission in yachts

Double bush bearing is designed to handle pressure and tensile load, and compact integrated V-drive transmissions require less installation space for the same performance

19th July 2012

3D design plays key role in unprecedented Antarctic expedition

British Antarctic Survey uses Autodesk's Digital Prototyping software to find clues to beginning of life on earth and climate change

17th July 2012

Asset improvement programme delivers savings for sludge press

NSK delivers four-times bearing life and reduced downtime costs on operation of sludge press in paper recycling

12th July 2012

Laser line profile sensors for inspecting IC pins and connectors

Micro-Epsilon's scanCONTROL laser line series supports successful high-speed, inline inspection of IC pins, connectors and contacts

11th July 2012

Press control system upgrade improves productivity and safety

Walsall-based Presscare has upgraded two 600 tonne power presses for Covpress and a 100 tonne press for MiTek using Pilz PNOZmulti configurable safety relays with diagnostic operator screens - improving press reliability, throughput, operator usability and safety.

10th July 2012