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20/02/2018 Improving energy saving and efficiency using high speed doors Energy costs have skyrocketed in recent years, so business owners and managers are keen to cut avoidable heat losses. Nick Cox, Area Sales Manager for Sara LBS (Loading Bay Specialists), explains how industrial doors are continuing to help ... » Read More

19/02/2018 Rolling and plain bearings help optimise Winter Olympic bobsleds Schaeffler is supporting German bobsled pilot Nico Walther and the German Winter Olympic bobsled team by supplying rolling bearings and plain bearings that meet the most demanding technical requirements. » Read More

16/02/2018 Tsubaki match and tag for high accuracy in paired chain Machine designs often call for chains to be used in pairs or other multiples, in which case they must be of exactly the same length. » Read More

15/02/2018 SKF widens scope of application for its rotor positioning bearings SKF has augmented its rotor positioning bearings range with a new and compact design that is suitable for all belt-driven starter/generator applications in both 12V and upcoming 48V formats. » Read More

15/02/2018 Making robotics a reality with precision bearings The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) often highlights consumer trends towards robotics and this year, the spotlight remained on robot personal assistants. Inspired by the show, Chris Johnson, managing director of SMB Bearings, explains what ... » Read More

15/02/2018 The future of logistics technology Electric tug specialist MasterMover will be unveiling its automated guided vehicle (AGV) range at intralogistics show LogiMAT from March 13 to 15, 2018. The company can be found on stand A61, in hall 9 at the Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre. » Read More

14/02/2018 SafeStart announces Human Error Reduction workshops this March for the UK and ... Safety training programme SafeStart is inviting companies to attend its latest discovery workshops, with events taking place in Windsor on 13 March, Manchester on 14 March and Dublin, Ireland, on 15 March. » Read More

14/02/2018 Advanced personal sampling pump added to rental fleet Casella’s latest air quality sampling pumps have been added to the Ashtead Technology fleet of instruments for measuring occupational exposure to airborne contaminants. » Read More

06/02/2018 Three wearables for your factory According to Statista, there were 453 million connected wearable devices worldwide in 2018, a figure that is predicted to increase to 593 million this year. » Read More

06/02/2018 Vibration analysis helps prolong life of critical motors and gearboxes at ... By analysing vibration data from critical plant and equipment at a UK-based energy-from-waste facility, Schaeffler has been able to detect damage to components such as rolling bearings and gears early, therefore eliminating costly, ... » Read More

06/02/2018 ERIKS warns gasket choice is critical to emissions control Due to growing concerns around reducing emissions amid increasingly strict safety and environmental legislation, choosing the right gasket for your application is of utmost importance, according to industrial services provider ERIKS UK & ... » Read More

06/02/2018 SICK long-range distance sensors deliver high performance laser measurement SICK has pushed the boundaries of long-range laser sensing with the launch of the DT1000 and DL1000 distance sensors to deliver highly accurate and consistent results even in the most difficult outdoor and harsh industrial environments. » Read More

06/02/2018 Compressed air system reduces CO2 emissions for Buxton Press Installing a new Atlas Copco ring main and variable speed driven (VSD) compressor with ancillaries is calculated to result in an annual carbon reduction of approximately 48 tonnes of CO2 for award winning magazine printing company, Buxton ... » Read More

06/02/2018 Pump field services – vital to maintaining reliability Large pumps, such as those operated in the oil and gas, power generation and water industries perform a crucial role and represent a significant investment by the owner. » Read More

06/02/2018 Re-engineering diaphragm valves The diaphragm valve provides an economical control solution for many process applications in a wide range of industries. » Read More

30/01/2018 Prepare your team for the smart factory of the future There’s plenty of discussion about the future of manufacturing and the digital factory, but what does it mean for companies now and how should manufacturers be developing leadership skills to implement the factory of the future? » Read More

29/01/2018 What’s on the rack… The increasing modularity of PLC components means that in principle life has been getting easier for systems integrators of late, with the ability to implement complete automation systems on a single backplane. » Read More

29/01/2018 Official confirmation that Flexcrete coating combats chlorides for at least 29 ... Independent testing carried out at the VINCI Construction Technology Centre in Bedfordshire has officially confirmed that Flexcrete’s Cementitious Coating 851 will provide an effective barrier to chlorides for at least 29 years. » Read More

26/01/2018 Taking pneumatic process control to a new level Automated process control has delivered a host of benefits to industries such as water treatment, food & beverage and pharmaceuticals. Increasing productivity, safety and cleanliness are just a few of the advantages to controlling a range ... » Read More

08/01/2018 Hägglunds Inside Intelligence transforms maintenance Drive and control specialist Bosch Rexroth has introduced Hägglunds Inside Intelligence, a new connectivity suite that provides customers with instant analysis, real-time advice and condition monitoring of Hägglunds hydraulic drive systems. » Read More

05/01/2018 Take scheduled maintenance outside of shutdown periods for improved productivity Dave Atkinson, service centre manager for Oilgear, explains how the company’s years of manufacturing experience help it offer flexible maintenance schedules. » Read More

05/01/2018 Atlas Copco expands QIS generators range to deliver industrial power without ... Atlas Copco has extended its range of QIS generators with the addition of five models that deliver optimised performance in the most demanding industrial environments. » Read More

04/01/2018 Mitsubishi Electric’s smart condition monitoring solution wins 2017 Food ... Mitsubishi Electric has gained further recognition for the innovative Smart Condition Monitoring (SCM) solution, winning the Continuous Improvement category at the 2017 Food Processing Awards. » Read More

04/01/2018 Veolia helps Scottish Water achieve energy self-sufficiency Veolia, the global resource management company is now helping Scottish Water to achieve the target of energy self-sufficiency at its Seafield Wastewater Treatment Works, WwTW, the largest treatment works in the east of Scotland. » Read More

03/01/2018 Bauer gear motors keep water treatment systems running through flood conditions Since long before the industrial revolution, manufacturers have extracted water from local rivers and streams. The process is still widely used today, in applications from energy generation to paper making. » Read More