Machine Building

Applications

Terex Equipment sources emergency pump from Bosch Rexroth

When Terex Equipment, one of the UK's leading developers and manufacturers of off-highway earth-moving equipment needed a hydraulic pump to supply emergency power for the steering in its new TA35 and TA40 ranges of articulated dump trucks, the requirement seemed deceptively simple. But, as it turned out, Bosch Rexroth was the only one pump manufacturer able to supply the right product for the job.

26th September 2006

Safety upgrade boosts productivity at Corus pipe mill

As part of its continuous improvement programme, Corus has gained a potential 17 per cent increase in throughput on the 'tab attach' process in its 42inch pipe mill at Hartlepool, while still maintaining a safe working environment. This has been achieved by working with consultants from Pilz Automation Technology and by upgrading conventional safety relays to modular safety controllers that monitor crane motion and light curtains.

22nd September 2006

Braun uses WEG products to drive automation in material handling

When Braun Maschinenfrabik was tasked with integrating a fully automated material handling system for its abrasive cut-off machine, needing an innovative conveyor system to ensure efficient cutting of the forged pieces, it turned to WEG for electric motors.

28th February 0224