Machine Building

Potential applications of high-performance polymers in forklifts

To avoid machine downtime, it is important to use robust and long-lasting machine elements. Here, self-lubricating and maintenance-free high-performance plastics from igus show their advantages. Using industrial forklifts as an example, the areas where motion plastics from igus can be used are highlighted.

23rd May 2018

Slip rings use CC-Link IE for gigabit data transfer

Conductix-Wampfler has chosen CC-Link IE open gigabit Ethernet to provide a high-performance connection system for its range of slip rings. Traditionally used to provide continuous power and data communication to equipment mounted on a rotating assembly, the slip rings have been developed to help new and existing machinery enter the Industry 4.0 era with high-speed data connectivity.

23rd May 2018

Backlash-free shaft couplings in machines for dÃ©cor printing

The company Rotodecor is one of the world's leading manufacturers for gravure printing, varnishing and special machines for the dÃ©cor printing and packaging sector. All machines are equipped with a sophisticated and high-precision power transmission. When selecting an appropriate coupling, the company therefore also relies on the backlash-free and high-performance ROBA-DS disk pack couplings by mayr power transmission for the accurate transmission of torques.

22nd May 2018

I/O connectors with integrated surge protection save space

Modern highly automated production plants rely on industrial connectors for the supply of energy, the communication of data and, above all else, the reliable and efficient transmission of signals from measuring, control and regulation technology. Here, transmission quality depends on the performance of both the key interconnection devices for inputs and outputs in the central electrical control cabinet and the protective devices applied within signal circuits.

21st May 2018

NSK solves repeat failures of machine tool spindle bearings

NSK has resolved the issue of repeated spindle bearing failures on four CNC machining centres at the plant of an automotive industry supplier. Having identified the root cause of why the spindle bearings were failing every two weeks, the facility is now enjoying savings of EUR32,880 per annum.

18th May 2018

Mitsubishi Electric goes large with video wall in Belarus

Mitsubishi Electric has commissioned its largest ever 80" diagonal DLP cube video wall in Europe.

10th May 2018

New video demonstrates brake innovation

A new innovation in braking technology is illustrated in a video produced by brake design specialists AirBack Ltd, developers of an innovative drag-free brake design which significantly improves braking efficiency. Reliability is crucial to the success of the braking system, and Lee Products, who supplied their 3-port HDI Solenoid Valve, have played a key role in the 100 per cent reliability being achieved.

10th May 2018

Stylish wine storage with 3D-printed igus springs

At the recent IMM furniture fair in Cologne, Germany, a group of 15 prospective wood technicians from the Gsechs University of Applied Sciences in Hamburg presented a very elegant wine storage series, called Dolio. Made from teak/oak, cork and slate veneer, each of the designs integrate self-lubricating and maintenance-free plain bearing components from igus.

9th May 2018

Baumer sensing success on inspection systems

Baumer Ltd are delighted to have made an important contribution on a successful project, working in conjunction with The Technology Business, a Manchester-based provider of integrated automation and inspection systems. Baumer supplied their Verisens VS XC and XF Vision Sensors which have proven to be an effective vision system for The Technology Business inspection systems.

8th May 2018

SKF helps to resolve elusive rail motor alternator problem

Houghton International is a specialist in the repair, maintenance and life extension of rotating electrical machines. When engineers at the company carried out a HST alternator overhaul and rewind project for a rail industry customer, they applied their usual quality and verification procedures, which included a full range of tests using their SKF Baker AWA static motor analyser.

8th May 2018