Machine Building

How to specify a modular perimeter guarding system

This article from Procter Machine Guarding, a UK distributor for the Satech cost-effective modular perimeter guarding system, outlines the characteristics of the two main Satech series and explains how to choose between them, taking into account both performance and cost.

17th March 2014

Why barcoding is a must for a motor manufacturer

Late or inaccurate delivery of industrial equipment could derail the promised pickup of manufacturing activity, slowing the national recovery and compromising the idea of rebalancing the economy with a stronger manufacturing base. Lucie Hodkova, Sales Director UK & Eastern Europe of Rotor UK explains how overlapping technologies help secure accurate and timely motor supply.

13th March 2014

Do PLe applications need two interlocks?

Rob Lewis, the Managing Director of Fortress Interlocks, looks at interlock redundancy in PLe machine safety applications.

7th March 2014

Meeting fault masking standards using trapped key interlocks

Rob Lewis, the Managing Director of Fortress Interlocks, explains the options for preventing fault masking (unintended resetting).

7th March 2014

EN ISO 14119 and an alternative to escape release devices

Rob Lewis, the Managing Director of Fortress Interlocks, explains the revised EN ISO 14119 standard and looks at a preventative alternative to escape release devices.

7th March 2014

How has the new IE4 classification changed the motor market?

The IE2 regulations effectively cleaned up the lower efficiency end of the market; if an application requires a motor to operate rarely, then its energy consumption is not so critical. Users just want the cheapest machine they can buy that will be reliable in that application; the IE2 regs are intended to make sure that new motors being supplied into these conditions meet a minimum standard of efficiency.

7th March 2014

Advanced grease lubrication enhances paper mill performance

With paper machinery often operating at speeds more than 2000m/min and steam temperatures exceeding 200degC (392degF), the equipment used in pulp and paper mills is continually placed under extreme pressure to perform. As a result, it is important for companies to select advanced lubricants, including greases, which can operate effectively in this environment.

7th March 2014

Compressed air safety on machines, and regulatory compliance

Ben Rickards of Norgren explains what machine builders need to know about the safety of compressed air systems on machinery, in the context of the relevant regulations, legislation and standards.

6th March 2014

UK OEMs deserve full support says Mitsubishi Electric

The UK OEM sector is keen to expand and improve its international competitiveness, and government officials are equally keen as this will help to rebalance the national economy away from an overreliance on financial services. Jon Sumner, OEM Solutions Manager for Mitsubishi Electric says that there are some vital issues to address, for success.

28th February 2014

Popularity of permanent magnet motors on the rise

The demands for improved energy savings combined with precision operation has increasingly led engineers to specify permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs), which are more efficient and accurate than an induction motor and a fraction of the cost of a large servomotor. Rick Munz, IHP product manager at Regal, explores this exciting motor option.

21st February 2014