Machine Building

Design consultancy selects Autodesk Inventor and Showcase

Viig has harnessed the power of Autodesk's design software to improve innovation and creativity in projects ranging from small consumer products to large automotive chassis.

22nd September 2010

Retrofit safety system developed for hand-fed platen press

With the Health & Safety Executive about to commence on-site inspections of hand-fed platen presses, users of these high-risk machines need to ensure that their presses meet the required safety standards. By working closely together, Pilz Automation Technology and SCA Display UK have developed a novel, high-integrity safety system for hand-fed platen presses.

20th September 2010

Custom hydraulic motor developed for high-pressure valve

Parker Hannifin has designed and built custom hydraulic motors that are now playing a vital role in helping Cameron, a major oil and gas flow equipment supplier, make deep sea oil wells safer, more productive and more profitable.

20th September 2010

Customised ball valves used in fuel tank protection system

Burkert's 8804 ATEX-rated electrically actuated ball valves are providing the safe shut off of heating oil and diesel fuels at multiple depots operated by one of the UK's largest fuel distributors.

20th September 2010

Uprated bearings reduce downtime in steelworks

NSK has helped a major UK steelworks to save EUR372,558 per annum in reduced maintenance costs on an annealing process line accumulator sheave.

20th September 2010

All-in-one bearing units save cost on vibratory screens

NSK says that its all-in-one bearing units comprising housings, bearings, seals and fasteners can deliver considerable benefits to manufacturers of vibratory screens.

20th September 2010

Ex-proof AirLINE Ex 8650 system chosen for North Sea project

Burkert's Ex-proof AirLINE Ex 8650 system, in conjunction with modules from the intrinsically safe Siemens Simatic ET 200iSPTM system, has been used in a recent North Sea project for Jiskoot.

20th September 2010

Online monitoring of the reverse-osmosis systems

Helen Christopher of Burkert Fluid Control Systems discusses how to monitor for early signs of scaling, fouling and oxidation in reverse-osmosis (RO) systems.

19th September 2010

Control system replaces manual manufacturing process

Burkert has provided a complete process control system for a new moulding station and effluent treatment plant at Mersen's new production facility; the system automates what was previously a manual manufacturing process, thereby improving its quality, yield and output.

19th September 2010

Requirements for components used on therapeutic equipment

Nigel Pritchett, the Managing Director of Elesa (UK) Ltd, discusses the particular requirements for components used on therapeutic equipment and postural seating.

19th September 2010