Machine Building

Linear actuators replace multiple pneumatic bellows

ServoTube linear actuators from Copley Motion Systems have been used by American organbuilder Goulding & Wood to replace cumberson, bulky pneumatic controls.

1st July 2007

Web tensioning helps optimise papermaking

Two web tension systems from Vishay Systems are being used by Paprican in a papermaking machine that the organisation operates with a view to optimising the papermaking process.

1st July 2007

FlexPicker robots help revolutionise mosaic industry

ABB Robotics, in collaboration with the Italian Engineering consultancy EMC, has developed a robotic system for the production of ceramic mosaics that reduces costs by eliminating the need for paper and mesh backing as well as templates.

1st July 2007

Contract profile cutter benefits from KMT Waterjet technology

PP Plasma is using a waterjet cutting machine with a KMT Streamline 100 high-pressure intensifier to cut steels, nickel alloys, aluminium alloys, brass, copper, bronze and plastics in thicknesses up to 150mm.

28th June 2007

LabVIEW helps to save Petrobas up to $2million per well

Petrobas is using LabVIEW to develop a new oil well drilling technique that has the potential to save between $500,000 and $2million per well.

28th June 2007

Rexnord chains selected for aircraft elevators

Rexnord has supplied chains to MacTaggart Scott & Co Ltd for the company's aircraft elevators for over 40 years, and even the Royal Navy future carrier (CVF) programme will benefit from Rexnord chains.

27th June 2007

Bespoke testing system checks solenoid performance

Parmeko has recently taken delivery of a bespoke force testing system to perform product quality control assessments. The company designs and manufactures proportional solenoids, on-off solenoids and holding magnets used in mobile and industrial fluid power applications, as well as a range of specialised solenoids for industries as diverse as mining and subsea.

25th June 2007

Control system designed to cope with offshore conditions

Midland-ACS has developed a control system for operating in the harsh environment of the Al Shaheen oilfield in Qatar.

25th June 2007

ThyssenKrupp selects amGard AutoLok safety switches

ThyssenKrupp has selected amGard AutoLok safety switches from Fortress Interlocks to protect workers who need to access areas in the vicinity of iron ore furnaces.

24th June 2007

Absolue encoder used on machine to cut millions of glass tubes

Danfoss Bionics A/S has used a Newall SHG-A2 absolute linear encoder in a medical application where a loss of encoder counts would be unacceptable, and where resistance to contamination from abrasive glass dust is essential.

24th June 2007