Machine Building

Inverters prevent motors burning out on emulsion pumps

Lenze smd inverters have eliminated downtime due to burnt-out motors at a contract chemical plant.

18th August 2009

Electric linear actuators control robotic fingers and thumb

A student design project to create a robotic hand has utilised six Thomson LA-1 electric linear actuators to provide the gripping motion for the fingers and thumb.

31st July 2009

Robotic hand is driven by electric linear actuators

A student design project to create a robotic hand has utilised Thomson electric linear actuators to provide the gripping motion for the fingers and thumb.

31st July 2009

Compressors deliver high-quality air and energy savings

Atlas Copco has provided expertise, software simulations and compressors to enable Knauf Insulation to improve the energy-efficiency of its compressed air production and utilisation.

6th July 2009

Rotary screw compressor selected for aeration system

Atlas Copco has supplied a GA15 VSD 15 kW rotary screw compressor for an aeration system that prevents sluice gates from becoming blocked with silt.

6th July 2009

LNG-FPSO plant benefits from turboexpander compressors

Atlas Copco is supplying six turboexpander compressors that will produce low-temperature nitrogen necessary for natural gas liquefaction.

6th July 2009

Rapid payback for servo press and robotic handling systems

Schmidt Technology has designed and manufactured a number of specialist servo presses, several integrated with robotic handling systems, enabling its customer to achieve payback in around nine months for some installations.

26th June 2009

Customised presses boost productivity and reduce scrap

Schmidt Technology has designed and manufactured specialist servo presses, some integrated with robotic handling systems, to enable Millipore to increase productivity, reduce downtime and minimise scrap in its membrane filter cutting lines.

26th June 2009