Air spring systems ensure that the football fans on the Gautrain in South Afric have a safe and comfortable journey to the World Cup matches
One of the world’s largest automotive component manufacturers Johnson Controls is using water resistant SMVector drive range to power conveyors on a new car seat production line.
of linear rail systems
A filter plant at the BOS plant on the Scunthorpe Corus steelworks is using hybrid design gearboxes combining planetary and helical gear technology to open and close the doors on the iron desulphurisation process
the role of cables in reliable automation
China’s automation technology market continues to flourish
variety of custom options
for heavy load industrial positioning
with hazardous area approval
terminate fibers in 5 seconds
Frank Schlosser, Sales Director Europe, Baldor
compatible with Ethernet standards
with high precision performance
with integrated signal transmitter
are IP66 rated for hostile environments
controls up to 32 synchronized axes
allow product miniaturization
in many designs, dimensions and sizes
expands further
When the transport speed of the single stage worm gear used was too high for a bunker conveyor, a solution had to be found to match the particular needs of the customer.
Lithuanian based Altechna specify XY, Z stage with vertical counterbalance system and a motion controller for their sub-micron resolution laser micromachining – synchronised with laser for pin-point accuracy
for 3-dimensional cable carriers
One of the UK’s largest food producers was kept running during the worst of the recent snowy weather thanks to a timely repair on an unusual sealed motor gearbox unit.
Custom-designed, super precision ball bearings are playing a vital role in easuring the stability and reliability of optical guidance systems and stabilised camera mounts used in both military and commercial applications.
After more than 10 years of operation, spherical roller and spherical plain bearings are continuing to ensure that the London Eye keeps turning safely and reliably.
enables 3D measurement of objects
Quarry conditions – with all the shocks, dust and dampness inherent to them – make major demands on machinery and components. Hydraulic lines to stand the test in the grueling day-to-day construction site routine
cuts life cycle costs
reduces wiring costs
available for low-cost piezo systems
and programmable actuator assembly
Investment freeze continues to thaw
Oil rig drilling platforms are extremely high cost capital investments. So designers and end users of such massive structures have reliability and availability at the very top of their list of ‘must haves’ when they consider critical equipment
combines 3 functions in 1 device
Innovative bearing solutions are helping automotive manufacturers to produce lighter, more energy efficient vehicles that are also kinder to the environment
Lubricating chains effectively is a problem to which there is no easy solution. Methods range from manual to PLC controlled spray systems, but often the lubricant doesn’t seem to get where it is needed.
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