Machine Building

CC-Link helps maintain productivity and quality in pharma plant

Extensive use of CC-Link open communications for its automation systems has helped Brazil's most modern pharmaceutical manufacturing plant to achieve world-class productivity and quality.

11th October 2010

Servo components used within animatronic head for mask tests

Parker has supplied a number of its servo products for use in an animatronic head that enables respirator seals to be tested by subjecting them to a wide variety of facial expressions and movements.

10th October 2010

SKF supplies motorcycle fork seals to ZF Sachs Italy

SKF has developed a motorcycle fork seal that utilises a specially formulated compound material to reduce sliding friction and stick-slip.

10th October 2010

SKF wheel bearings used by all major F1 teams

SKF is now supplying wheel bearings to all major manufacturers in Formula One.

10th October 2010

Bearings improve energy-efficiency of backup rollers

SKF is supplying bearings for use in energy-efficient backup rollers suitable for retrofitting to Bronx precision levelling machines.

10th October 2010

Regenerative drives boost efficiency of dockside crane

Parker SSD has supplied AC890 series system drives with regenerative braking to improve the control and energy-efficiency of a large dockside crane at Clydeport's Hunterston terminal.

9th October 2010

Hydraulic kit and controls developed for off-highway vehicle

Parker Hannifin has developed and supplied a suite of hydraulic products and systems for use on GreenMech's new Multi-Task MT 120 combined woodchipper, waste shredder and ear mover.

9th October 2010

Parker MPP traction motor selected for racing motorbike

Parker Hannifin's MPP series high-performance traction motor has been used in Brammo's all-electric racing motorcycle, and now the two companies are working on a smaller motor for a road version of the bike.

9th October 2010

Parker Hydraulic Filter Division supports wind turbines

Parker Hannifin has been providing vital hands-on support for hydraulic systems in wind turbines to ensure they stay in top condition during the recent extreme weather conditions.

9th October 2010

Single-wheel motorcycle trailer features igus bearings

A manufacturer of single-wheel motorcycle trailers is using a number of different types of self-lubricating bearings from igus within the suspension, tie bar and lid pivots.

9th October 2010