UK refractory manufacturer doubles production after £3 million modernisation
TodayDSF Refractories & Minerals - one of the UK's oldest and largest shaped refractory manufacturers - has completed a £3 million modernisation programme. To bring the project to fruition, DSF partnered with Siemens, which coordinated the technical delivery alongside tailored financing, enabling smooth investment without any upfront payment.
STOBER increases precision and energy efficiency in ID card production
1 day agoTiepner, a manufacturer of fixtures and special machines, develops and engineers systems for producing and personalising ID cards. With the hydraulic drives on the punching process failing to meet increasing accuracy requirements, as well as causing high energy and maintenance costs, the company turned to STOBER.
Drive coupling failure: hero or villain – what is the true answer?
TodayDrive couplings generally go un-noticed, often operating in adverse and demanding environments, absorbing the dynamic effects of the mechanical stresses unique to their application. It is only when the coupling appears to fail that questions are asked, and the debate begins. But did the coupling actually fail, or did it perform as designed? David Proud, UK Director of Reich Drive Systems UK, explores the two opposing points of view to determine if the coupling really is the villain, or indeed the hero of the hour.
Apex Dynamics highlights smart lubrication system
TodayLUG smart lubrication pumps from Apex Dynamics provide a metered, automatic method of keeping components lubricated for optimal life.
Reliable and cost-effective collision protection
TodayThe SKW safety coupling from JAKOB ANTRIEBSTECHNIK provides reliable overload and collision protection at an economical price point. It features a cost-effective keyway connection and an integrated deep-groove ball bearing designed to accommodate high bearing loads.
Field-wireable connector for when every millimetre counts
Todaybinder is expanding its M5 portfolio with field-wireable and shieldable male and female cable connectors for applications in the tightest of spaces. Users can now assemble the compact circular connectors onto their own cable directly on site - in exactly the length the application requires.
Drive coupling failure: hero or villain – what is the true answer?
TodayDrive couplings generally go un-noticed, often operating in adverse and demanding environments, absorbing the dynamic effects of the mechanical stresses unique to their application. It is only when the coupling appears to fail that questions are asked, and the debate begins. But did the coupling actually fail, or did it perform as designed? David Proud, UK Director of Reich Drive Systems UK, explores the two opposing points of view to determine if the coupling really is the villain, or indeed the hero of the hour.
Can you prove safe and compliant operation?
3 days agoFor many organisations, important information such as machine documentation, maintenance records, risk assessments and employee qualifications is stored across multiple systems and locations. Keeping track of what is current, what is missing and what requires action can be time-consuming and difficult. That's where Pilz's MYZEL Lifecycle Platform comes in.
European Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 is replacing Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Technically, it has already come into force but there is a transition period during which machinery is still being CE marked to the old Directive. You can download a free copy of the Guide to the New Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 by completing the form here.
The MachineBuilding.net Guide to Food and Beverage Industry Machine Design provides information, hints and tips to help designers create state-of-the-art yet cost effective systems that meet applicable regulations and standards, while also providing the necessary levels of productivity, quality and reliability.
Free white paper supports compliance with machinery safety standard EN 60204-1
933 days agoSafe Machine has published a new white paper, 'EN 60204-1 for machine builders and panel builders – a guide to avoiding common errors'. Running to fourteen pages, the free publication presents many ways in which machinery often fails to comply with this safety standard's requirements.
Spiers Engineering Safety publishes the ultimate guide to PUWER
1296 days agoGetting your head around PUWER inspections and PUWER planning can be difficult when you have many other things to be thinking about too. Spiers Engineering Safety has created the Ultimate Guide to PUWER which will walk you through the basics, and help you make informed decisions. This guide will also support learners working towards their Certified PUWER Assessor Qualification (CPA).
White paper sheds light on the challenges and solutions when using optical sensors
1337 days agoA free-to-download white paper from sensing and instrumentation specialist Baumer considers all the challenges of why ambient light has such a significant influence on the performance of optical sensors and provides some practical solutions.














