Machine Building

Packaging machine uses Omron automation, drives and safety

When Ibonhart wanted to upgrade its bread packaging machine for remote diagnostics and maintenance, it found that Omron could supply a complete suite of automation, drives and safety products, plus full technical support.

2nd October 2011

Thermal imaging camera used for predictive maintenance at Fiat

Flir thermal imaging cameras play an important part in the predictive maintenance inspection programme at the Fiat factory in Melfi, Italy, where several different models are assembled.

2nd October 2011

Linear actuators, guides and framing used for labelling machine

Sessions Label Solutions has specified PSD80 linear actuators, GV3 guides and MCS aluminium framing, all from HepcoMotion, for a special-purpose labelling machine.

2nd October 2011

Pulse thermography inspection of carbon fibre composites

Flir thermal imaging cameras are being used to check for invisible defects in carbon-fibre reinforced bicycle frames by means of a pulse thermography technique.

2nd October 2011

Lenze automation system boosts packaging output by 20 per cent

By upgrading the automation components on the Tablomat tray erector to products from Lenze, Waechter has increased the packaging machine's output from 25 to 30 cartons per minute.

16th September 2011

Non-contact torque sensors test aircraft generators

TorqSense non-contact torque sensors from Sensor Technology have been incorporated in a fully automated system for testing aircraft generators.

8th September 2011

Spherical roller bearings support 40-tonne lifting bridge

A pair of 440mm diameter spherical roller bearings from SKF have been used to enable the new Pont Y Werin bridge to lift quickly, smoothly and reliably.

25th August 2011