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SKF supplies eight-tonne bearing for mining application

SKF supplies eight-tonne bearing for mining application

SKF has manufactured and supplied its largest ever spherical roller bearing (bore diameter 1,25 metres) to be used within the mining industry. The bearing was manufactured at SKF’s factory in Gothenburg, Sweden.

10th February 2017
RA Rodriguez reports Gear Shop sales up by 81%

RA Rodriguez reports Gear Shop sales up by 81%

For applications with uncomplicated gear requirements, the RA Rodriguez Gear Shop www.rargears.com is proving the preferred source for a growing number of companies across Europe. Indeed, the company has just confirmed an increase in its Gear Shop sales of 81% from 2015 to 2016 and the trend looks set to continue in 2017.

8th February 2017
Low-cost robotic range available from RS simplifies complex tasks

Low-cost robotic range available from RS simplifies complex tasks

RS Components has launched a new, low-cost, fast and accurate robotics solution. Easy to programme – even for those who have never programmed a robotic arm before – the R12 and R17 benchtop robots from ST Robotics are capable of undertaking the most complex tasks, including product testing, sample handling, parts handling, machine feeding, welding, spraying and sound measurement. 

3rd February 2017
Plastic plain bearings defy harsh conditions on ambulance tail lifts

Plastic plain bearings defy harsh conditions on ambulance tail lifts

The Palfinger brand has become synonymous with innovation and reliability for its lifting solutions for commercial vehicle and marine applications.  As a multinational company group with its headquarters in Salzburg, Austria, Palfinger has manufacturing and assembly sites in Europe, North and South America, and Asia, as well as over 4,500 sales and service centres located in over 130 countries across five continents. 

1st February 2017
Seminar provides step-by-step guide to improving your productivity with robots

Seminar provides step-by-step guide to improving your productivity with robots

ABB’s forthcoming ‘Switch to Robots’ seminar will explain how ongoing reductions in the cost and complexity of robotic automation are opening up new opportunities for UK SME manufacturing companies. Taking place at ABB’s Milton Keynes site on Wednesday 15th March 2017, the event will provide a simple step-by-step guide to introducing robot automation to the factory floor.

31st January 2017

Maxon Motor expands headquarters with new Innovation Centre

Maxon Motor expands headquarters with new Innovation Centre

Swiss drive specialist Maxon Motor is expanding its headquarters in Switzerland. Construction of the new Innovation Centre is due to start in February. The building is scheduled to be ready for use by summer 2018, and will provide space for the research, development and production of medical drives.

30th January 2017
New app enables engineers to find pneumatic parts fast

New app enables engineers to find pneumatic parts fast

IMI Precision Engineering is transforming the way customers access pneumatic components with the launch of an innovative app. The free smartphone app is set to provide engineers and maintenance supervisors with a faster and easier solution when sourcing replacement parts to keep their machines moving.

27th January 2017
Huco coupling demonstrates durability in tractor transmission

Huco coupling demonstrates durability in tractor transmission

Huco Dynatork is supplying CLAAS Industrietechnik with its multi-beam couplings for use in a power-split transmission for its newest range of ARION 500/600 series tractors. Having identified a contamination issue caused by the ‘as-machined’ delivery condition of many manufacturers’ standard couplings, CLAAS Industrietechnik approached Huco for a specialised solution which would perform reliably.

25th January 2017
Aluminium profile system nominated for safety award

Aluminium profile system nominated for safety award

Minitec’s modular aluminium profile system has been nominated for the “Tomorrow’s Health and Safety award 2017.” The modular aluminium profile system is used extensively throughout industry and lifestyle in a wide range of applications where safety of personnel and equipment is a prime concern.

25th January 2017
Universal Robots racks up the benefits at Etalex

Universal Robots racks up the benefits at Etalex

Installing a Universal Robot to pick metal parts out of a press brake solved several automation headaches at Etalex; a manufacturer of shelving systems that had no room for safety guarding in front of the press and needed a flexible user-friendly robot able to safely handle the pick and place tasks in a high traffic area. The UR10 robot was up for the challenge.

25th January 2017
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