Machine Building

Miniature solenoid valves specified for dosing machine

Burkert's Type 6650 miniature solenoid valve is being used by KBioscience in its Meridian machine that provides improved performance, reliability and operating life in the genotyping pipeline.

27th October 2010

Custom linear actuator is based on 2350mm stroke screw jack

Power Jacks has supplied a custom-built linear actuator - comprising a rotating screw jack, motor and reduction gearbox - with a stroke length of 2350mm for controlling a weir on the River Monar in Scotland.

26th October 2010

Ring slide system specified for manually-operated display

HepcoMotion has supplied a ring slide system to Paragon Creative for use on a manually-operated display unit for installation on a cruise ship.

24th October 2010

Linear guides and jacks specified for pipe-profiling machine

HepcoMotion has supplied its HDS2 heavy-duty linear guide, GV3 linear guide and Zimm screw jacks for use in specialist pipe profiling machines manufactured by Messer Cutting Systems.

24th October 2010

Continuous linear motion system selected for window manufacture

HepcoMotion has supplied its continuous linear motion system to Willi Stuertz Maschinenbau GmbH for use in automated machinery for the production of PVC-u window profiles.

24th October 2010

Upgraded bearings save manufacturer EUR38,400 per year

A manufacturer of concrete pipes is saving EUR38,400 per year through reduced downtime thanks to a switch from standard bearings to NSK's Molded Oil bearings.

16th October 2010

Fluidic Muscles create motion in 4D/5D effects seats

Festo's Fluidic Muscles are being used by Simworx to provide the motion in its dynamic Dimensions seats that are used in effects theatres.

14th October 2010

CC-Link selected for biogas cogeneration plants

CC-Link fieldbus-based controls are helping farmers to extract biogas from slurry to use as a fuel in cogeneration plants, thereby creating a new revenue stream and reducing carbon emissions.

12th October 2010

CC-Link selected for crane upgrade project

Replacing an outdated control system with one utilising CC-Link has enabled the operator of a large overhead crane to benefit from energy savings, reduced maintenance and smoother crane movements.

11th October 2010

CC-Link survives in harsh die casting environment

CC-Link has proven to be a more reliable and cost-effective alternative to conventional wiring on die casting machines with cables that have to flex on every machine cycle.

11th October 2010