Machine Building

Ultra-high-speed machine gains from Ethernet Powerlink

Harland Machine Systems has found that using Ethernet Powerlink has enabled it to reduce the number of motion controllers on its ultra-high-speed labelling machines from six to three.

19th June 2007

Parker filter carts used onboard QE2

The Hydraulic Filter Division of Parker Hannifin has supplied a pair of filtration carts to enable hydraulic fluid to be cleaned prior to the ship docking for the steering system to be upgraded.

18th June 2007

Press line benefits from improved safety and throughput

Transicon has upgraded the control system on a press line for Steel & Alloy Ltd, resulting in improvements to operator safety and throughput.

18th June 2007

Pomux linear encoder monitors three gantry cranes

Engineers at the Dinorwig hydroelectric power station have specified a Sick|Stegmann Pomux KH53 Linear encoder system to give absolute position data for three gantry cranes.

13th June 2007

Modelling software aids development of imaging system

Philips Medical Systems is using Vector Fields' specialised 3D electromagnetic modelling software to design a commercial X-ray imaging systems with 'active optics'.

13th June 2007

Long service motors tested after re-engineering

Specialist industrial motor manufacturer Solutions Engineering in Stoke on Trent is able to test the performance of its motors, having built a test station to its own specification based around a piezo electric torque transducer. Solutions Engineering manufactures a range of bespoke slip ring motors for driving equipment such as vibrators and pumps, currently in sizes 4kW to 55kW but with plans for larger units in the future.

6th June 2007

Spyraflo bearings selected for Robotic Dispensing System

A high-throughput Robotic Dispensing System is making good use of the self-aligning, self-clinching and compact features of Spyraflo flanged Delrin bearings.

23rd May 2007

Bespoke thermocouple assemblies are 6m long

FP Temperature Sensors has supplied three bespoke thermocouple assemblies for use in a furnace control system in a biomass power station.

23rd May 2007

Coiled springs provide smooth, reliable hinge action

Spirol coiled springs are being used in the hinges of cosmetic powder compacts, resulting in cost and quality benefits compared with alternative technologies.

22nd May 2007

Hawk IR sightglasses used in ABB switchgear

Arc-Resistant Hawk IR Sightglasses are being used by ABB to make the company's SafeGear medium-voltage, arc-resistant (AR) switchgear suitable for IR inspections.

19th May 2007