Industrial Technology

Frequency inverter for high-efficiency conveyor technology applications

Nord Drivesystems describes its NORDAC FLEX frequency inverters as true allrounders, saying they not only offer a wide power range, but also work very economically. The NORDAC FLEX SK 205E series has been specially designed for use with baggage transport systems at airports or conveyor systems in parcel distribution centres.

27th September 2021

Big performance from small NSK ball screws

NSK Linear Motion Control says its new high-speed series of miniature large-lead ball screws offers a number of benefits to users, including reduced product takt time, the potential to downsize equipment, and reduced power consumption. Among the applications set to benefit are semiconductor chip mounters and parts aligning equipment.

27th September 2021

How to keep gearbox maintenance to a minimum

According to a study by OneServe, manufacturers lose between £60,000 and £500,000 a year due to unplanned machine downtime. This figure is staggering, but there are ways for plant operators to avoid it. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European marketing manager at motor, gearbox and drive manufacturer Weg, explains how gearbox manufacturers help reduce downtime and keep maintenance to a minimum.

27th September 2021

Contrinex inductive sensors identify vehicle body types

An automotive manufacturer uses simple, low-cost inductive sensors to identify which style of chassis it receives in the body shop, to define what further processing should take place. The company manufactures a wide range of vehicles and so as each body arrives at the body shop, operators use pulleys and clamps to lift it onto the line. Since the same body shop handles more than one type, reliable confirmation is required before any work takes place.

27th September 2021

Motion for eternity â€“ the world of 3D printing

With the ability to predict lifetimes, Igus says its 3D printing materials are not only predicable, hard wearing and durable but are over 50% more abrasion resistant than other 3D printed materials. And they are lubrication free. So, they could be used for eternity. These are all elements that can be seen in the latest in Igus’ ‘video of the week’ series.

27th September 2021

Robots can help to keep people safe in the workplace

Over the course of the last year, robots have helped manufacturers protect human operators by achieving social distancing whilst maintaining high throughput in the manufacturing process. However, robots and automated applications can do much more to create a highly efficient industrial environment where the health, safety and wellbeing of employees are prioritised. Barry Weller, robot product manager at Mitsubishi Electric, looks at how robots can improve safety in the workplace.

27th September 2021

Official Portescap stocking distributor and technical support

Mclennan is your perfect partner in your quest for the right miniature electric motor. The company can help you specify and integrate the wide range of Portescap motors into your next project or design. Portescap offers a rapid prototype service to support new projects and Mclennan offers a range of Portescap products from stock, and supports OEM customers with integrated solutions and Kanban delivery agreements.

27th September 2021

Free eBook on fastener plating and coating processes

Fastener corrosion: caused by chemical exposure and harsh environments. The solution? Plating or coating fasteners with a protective layer. Earnest Machine’s free eBook provides a background on the plating and coating processes, the wide range of options available within each category and how to specify the properties needed for each application.

27th September 2021

60 seconds of drylin in new Igus video

To celebrate the new drylin product information webpages, Igus has produced a new video that highlights all the key benefits of using drylin over alternatives. Igus says that these lightweight, dirt resistant, sustainable linear systems practically sell themselves.

24th September 2021

Keb extends its COMBIVERT F6 range of drive controllers

Keb says that its COMBIVERT F6 drive controllers are extremely compact, energy efficient and flexible for a wide variety of control applications in automated, safety-oriented machines. The drives provide optimal motor control in real time, as well as integrated safety functionality. Typical applications include materials handling, textiles, plastics, processing technology, machine tools, food and beverage processing and packaging, robotics, woodworking, and renewable energy systems (for example, wind turbines).

24th September 2021