Machine Building

UtiliTrak linear motion system used in induction brazing machine

HepcoMotion has supplied a stainless steel Bishop-Wisecarver UtiliTrak linear motion system to BGB Innovation for use in slip ring production.

25th August 2011

Laser scanner benefits from customised spiral bevel gears

R. A. Rodriguez has supplied customised KHK spiral bevel gears to MDL for use in a much-improved version of its Cavity Auto Scanning Laser System.

25th August 2011

Fountain control saves space, energy and money

Burkert globe valves and Type 8630 TopControl positioners have been used to control vertical water jets in a new water feature in Copenhagen, thereby saving space, energy and costs when compared to alternative control strategies.

25th August 2011

Automated CIP saves pharmaceutical manufacturer £120,000 pa

Burkert pressure transmitters, condition sensors and flow meters have been used in an automated clean-in-place system to save a pharmaceutical manufacturer £120,000 per annum.

25th August 2011

Drinks manufacturer installs intelligent process valves

A drinks manufacturer has installed Burkert intelligent process valves with AS-interface communications, thereby benefiting from simplified plant design, installation and operation.

25th August 2011

Crimping process monitor includes barcode-based traceability

An HBM MP85ADP FASTpress industrial amplifier is being used to monitor a crimping process within an assembly cell developed by Orwin for manufacturing Active Engine Mounts.

24th August 2011

Equipment inspection services now available from Solway Gas

Solway Gas has taken advantage of the Gas Equipment Inspectors Training Courses run by Murex, so now Solway Gas can offer inspection services to its local customers.

24th August 2011

Integrated control and synchronisation of up to four robots

A Bosch Rexroth Indramotion MLC integrated motion, logic and robotic control unit is being used within the Cama Triaflex packaging machine to control and synchronise up to four delta-style robots, as well as other automation axes.

19th August 2011

Remanufactured bearings reduce maintenance costs for wind farm

Duncan Plant and Construction has saved time and money by installing guaranteed remanufactured bearings in a wind turbine, rather than fitting new items.

13th August 2011

New and remanufactured slewing ring bearings

R.A. Rodriguez is supplying new and remanufactured precision slewing ring bearings for arduous applications in construction machinery such as tunnel boring machines.

13th August 2011