Machine Building

High-voltage WEG motor tests large Sulzer pumps

An 18,000kW, four-pole, high-voltage motor from WEG has been installed by Sulzer Pumps for testing large pumps.

22nd July 2007

Sub-con CNC machining company invests in data management

Castle Precision Engineering has purchased dozens of DataMouse Pro handheld 2D code readers, AVM-50 fixed readers, an HP20 laser marker and IT systems to improve the tracking and use of tools on its CNC machine tools.

22nd July 2007

High-precision coils manufactured for science experiment

Pre-formed Windings division of Deritend has designed and manufactured high-precision prototype and full-size positioning solenoid coils for the University of Sheffield.

18th July 2007

LabVIEW and PXI tools verify electrical assemblies

Wineman Technology Inc has used NI LabVIEW and PXI-based hardware to create a test and inspection system for verifying the electrical assemblies used on Freightliner heavy-duty trucks.

18th July 2007

Infrared camera helps to prevent flooding in Hungary

A Flir Systems ThermaCAM P-series infrared camera has played a vital role in inspecting pumping stations along the river Tisza in Hungary, thereby helping to prevent failures that could result in flooding.

17th July 2007

ThermaCAM P640 infrared camera 'has no limitations'

Infrared Imaging Solutions Limited, a thermographic consultancy, is finding that the higher resolution offered by the Flir Systems ThermaCAM P640 infrared camera enables it to provide a better service to a wider range of clients.

17th July 2007

Thin-section bearings operate at -200 degrees C

R.A. Rodriguez has supplied Kaydon thin-section bearings and engineering analysis for use at cryogenic temperatures on VISTA, a world-class telescope currently under construction.

17th July 2007

Measuring light curtain helps check pallet stability

Leuze Mayser's Konturflex measuring light curtain and IPRK photoelectric sensors have been selected by Andrews Automation for its new Pallet Profile Checker due to the products' proven reliability and accuracy.

12th July 2007

Precision Ring and Track is key to Smart Cart success

HepcoMotion's Precision Ring and Track system is being used by John P Waterhouse Co Ltd on its Smart Cart track-based weighing system that automatically fills bags with the correct quantities of various products.

12th July 2007

Nothing but praise for ESAB A2 Mutitrac SAW packages

William Hare Ltd has invested in three ESAB A2 Multitrac submerged arc welding packages and says the result has been a major improvement in the company's output.

11th July 2007