Machine Building

Modern variable speed drives are much more than just speed and torque control

So says Wayne Turtill, Product Manager for Variable Speed Drives, Servos and Low Voltage Switchgear at Mitsubishi Electric UK. Here he explores some of the extended functionality of the modern variable speed drive and looks at its potential to integrate into the complete automation platform

25th September 2020

Fit and forget bearings be dammed

There are less things for hydro engineers to worry about when designing dams, thanks to Vesconite

23rd September 2020

Other factors that should be considered when selecting PTO units

In Part 2 of an article on the selection of appropriate pump drives, jbj Techniques looks further than the initial six primary considerations for machine builders that were covered in Part 1, and expands on a variety of associated considerations that should be borne in mind.

16th September 2020

Key considerations when selecting and specifying pump drives

It can be difficult to find the right pump drives for a particular application. There are many different types of power take-off units (PTOs), and if you're not sure which one will best match your needs, here are some tips from JBJ Techniques: they specialise in multiple power take-off units used as pump drives. Whether you are running an industrial plant or looking for the right power take-offs for your heavy machinery, heavy plant, mobile applications, or offshore marine machinery this guide will help you select the right pump drive for your needs.

14th September 2020

Advances in reference diffuse sensor technology

Sensing technology continues to move at pace. Here, Dr Marie-Theres Heine of Leuze electronic updates machine builders on a new operating principle, highlighting the company's DRT 25C dynamic reference diffuse sensor with CAT technology.

14th September 2020

Edge Computing technology in machine building

What would a Machine Builder's architecture look like based on Edge Computing Technology? Here, Greg Hookings of Stratus Technologies gives us a clue.

14th September 2020

Selecting cabinets for 19" mounted electronic equipment

Alan Cook, a Director of Foremost Electronics, recommends that machine designers and systems integrators take into account seven key considerations when addressing the selection of a suitable cabinet

10th September 2020

White paper: Corrosion protection for high loads

Of note to machine builders who are designing for potentially hostile environments is that Nord Drivesystems now offers corrosion protection levels normally associated with stainless steel.

1st September 2020

How to avoid shortening the lifespan of steel bearings

Bearing wearing? Chris Johnson, managing director of SMB Bearings, provides pointers on how to avoid shortening the lifespan of steel bearings.

25th August 2020

Considerations when choosing a dispensing robot

Dispensing robots enable automation to apply adhesives, potting compounds, encapsulants, sealants, form-in-place gaskets, temporary masking, lubricants and other liquids, fluids and pastes repeatably with absolute precision. Careful consideration of the requirements of an application is vital, says Peter Swanson, Managing Director of adhesives specialist Intertronics. Here he explains key considerations when choosing a dispensing robot.

11th August 2020