Machine Building

Heason delivers compact, zero-backlash, precision actuator

Anthony Best Dynamics turned to Heason Technology for tailored rotary actuators when its customer base sought greater speed and smoother motion in automotive test systems.

12th February 2008

Integrator GB Innomech uses CC-Link for building control

GB Innomech is an industrial automation systems integrator that has put its skills to good use in its own premises by installing a CC-Link control network for environmental control.

11th February 2008

Bearing applications in construction equipment

This article from Schaeffler outlines some of the demanding applications in construction equipment and heavy vehicles for which its bearings are suitable.

30th January 2008

HepcoMotion teams with SmartDrive for motion control

HepcoMotion offers a systems service for customers that do not have in-house design and assembly resources, and it works closely with SmartDrive on projects that also require integrated motion control.

29th January 2008

Offshore drilling made safer and more efficient thanks to Moog

Moog has developed an innovative hydraulic 'flow fuse' for protecting plant and personnel on offshore drilling rigs.

28th January 2008

Coated timing belt selected for coin-sorting machine

Reis Eurosystems has selected a Breco Power 250 XL series timing belt with a special orange-coloured Linatrile backing for transferring coins in its Nummus 6531-V high-speed coin handling machine.

28th January 2008

Smart tags offer superior access control and monitoring

Hirtler has implemented Euchner's Electronic-Key-System for controlling and monitoring operator access at various processes within its soap production plant.

28th January 2008

Eddy current sensors monitor pump performance

Non-contact eddy current displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon are being used on test rigs to help evaluate the leakage and pressure distribution for axial piston pumps.

27th January 2008

Clamps hold Aston Villa's name in place

Lindapter's CF high-friction clamps have been used to fix the large letters spelling out Aston Villa's name on the Trinity Road end of the Villa Park stadium.

27th January 2008

European applications for the CC-Link industrial fieldbus

CC-Link is very popular in Asia, and more widely used in Europe than might be thought. Nevertheless, machine builders exporting to Asia need to consider CC-Link more seriously if they are to be successful.

22nd January 2008