Machine Building

Bearings from R.A. Rodriguez help beat world land speed record

Kaydon angular contact ball bearings supplied by R.A. Rodriguez (U.K.) Limited helped Plymouth University beat the women's arm-powered land speed record in Nevada, USA during September.

6th March 2017

Mobil SHC 636 helps plastics manufacturer save $133,000

Hebei Yuxin Plastic, a PVC film manufacturing company, saved more than $133,000 annually by switching to ExxonMobil's gear and bearing oil, Mobil SHC 636. The introduction of the advanced lubricant in its PVC film calender machine helped to reduce component wear and quadrupled oil drain intervals.

3rd March 2017

ESAB donates welding machine to mental health charity

ESAB has donated a Thermal Arc Fabricator 252i welding machine and Tweco Fusion 250 MIG welding torch to Key Enterprises, an independent Registered Charity based in North Tyneside that provides purposeful occupational training and support for people with mental health problems, learning disabilities and learning needs. The charity had needed a new welding machine for several years but, because of a lack of funds, was unable to purchase one. The machine provided free of charge by ESAB has made a substantial difference to the charity's trainees in the metalwork department.

3rd March 2017

OEM pumpheads from WMFTG help cool covert drilling system

With security threats worldwide driving innovation in the surveillance industry, Gloucester-based RVA Synergies Ltd has incorporated Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group's (WMFTG) 102R series peristaltic OEM pumpheads into a low-noise drilling system.

3rd March 2017

Heason design & supply custom-designed pan and tilt positioners

SystemWare Europe is a highly regarded systems integrator specialising in the global security and military communications sector. One of its many capabilities involves the supply and comprehensive support of line of sight/beyond line of sight secure communications requiring the integration of innovative antenna systems with highly accurate directional azimuth/elevation positioning equipment. Evolving requirements and a need for newer modular technology, SystemWare Europe turned to Heason Technology to design and develop a high-performance custom-designed pan & tilt positioner which was optimised for its own use.

3rd March 2017

Whitelegg develops automatic wire forming and assembly machine

With a new order underway for a customer in Dubai following success in supplying distributors across Europe, GRP Tools, specialist supplier of glass fibre applicators and ancillaries to the trade, are well on their way to their 1500 unit daily output of rollers.

2nd March 2017

Experimental race motorcycle uses igus plastic bearings

Introduced in 1999, the Yamaha YZF-R6 was the world's first 600cc production four-stroke motorcycle producing over 100 horsepower in stock form. Since then, Yamaha has incorporated a number of upgrades to improve speed and engine performance. The R6 engine has also been used in the nationwide Formula Student race series, where university students design and build single seat racing cars that are then raced at the iconic Silverstone circuit.

1st March 2017

Universal Robots help automate the aerospace industry

When experiencing increased demand for specialised parts, Whippany Actuation Systems faced an important decision - purchase a new CNC machine, outsource production, or introduce automation with a Universal Robots-based product. For Whippany, the choice was clear.

1st March 2017

Industry collaboration aids New Zealand additive manufacturing

High-tech company Rapid Advanced Manufacturing (RAM3D) in New Zealand has opened a new facility in Tauranga's Tauriko Business Park, with the aim of making metal additive manufacturing more accessible to the Australian and New Zealand markets. RAM has been collaborating with global engineering technologies company Renishaw and, as a result, is using several AM250 metal additive manufacturing systems in its Tauranga facility.

28th February 2017

Drive Lines lifts Manchester Cathedral's dais to new heights

When Manchester Cathedral embarked on a development project to enhance the experience of worshippers and visitors, one of the important aspects of the project was to improve the heating facilities in the Cathedral. This involved the installation of ground source heat pumps and an under-floor heating system. The decision was made to use the opportunity to replace the existing dais with an electromechanical alternative which could be raised and lowered on demand - courtesy of a lifting system supplied by Drive Lines.

28th February 2017