New ISO15552-certified pneumatic cylinders
Parker Hannifin has introduced a new family of ISO15552-certified pneumatic cylinders. Available in bore sizes from 32 to 125mm, the P1F series is suitable for general industrial applications, such as...
View ArticleDecentralised frequency inverters
Nord Drivesystems offers decentralised drives, with which even demanding applications, such as synchronised movement and flying saw, can be implemented easily. An integrated PLC and position control...
View ArticleSurface treatment – an alternative to stainless steel
The nsd tupH surface treatment offered by Nord Drivesystems is an outstanding anti-corrosion treatment for gear units, smooth motors, frequency inverters and motor starters in washdown-optimised cast...
View ArticleCompact positioning controller
The devices from the successful EPOS4 Compact series can now also be incorporated into EtherCAT networks, thereby creating new opportunities for a huge range of applications.The space-saving design of...
View ArticleNew cages for cylindrical rolling bearings
The new MPAX brass cage from Schaeffler is a rib-guided, single-piece solid brass cage. It has a higher load carrying capacity for radial centrifugal forces (higher radial rigidity) than its...
View ArticleNew torque limiters to protect drivetrains
Reich Drive Systems UK has expanded its product portfolio with the addition of a new range of Torque Limiters. The new products complement Reich’s range of drive couplings, and could open up new...
View ArticleHigh voltage motors and generators with low partial discharge
Designing high-voltage motors and generators with low partial discharge (PD) can be costly and fail to deliver reliability. Jari Jäppinen explains why it is better to design equipment that fits its...
View ArticleRobots powered by brushed DC motors
It started as a project by two engineers who were close to retirement. Today, the modular inspection robots by Canadian company Inuktun are successfully in use all over the world – defying even the...
View ArticleMachine tool motor line expands
NUM has expanded its portfolio of motors for machine tool applications by launching a range of high performance brushless torque motors.Employing optimised magnetics, NUM’s new TMX series direct drive...
View ArticleNew surface treatment for aluminium
The nsd tupH surface treatment from Nord Drivesystems provides anti-corrosion protection for gear units, smooth surface motors, frequency inverters and motor starters in washdown-optimised cast...
View ArticleNew singleturn and multiturn encoders
With the introduction of its SES and SEM absolute encoders, Sick has delivered a motor feedback system with the standard Hiperface interface for hollow shaft motors and direct drives. The compact...
View ArticleTop tips for automotive valve technology
We meet the experts who are setting out to bring intelligence to automotive valve technologyIn a Q&A discussing their smart approach to variable valve timing, Mark Gostick, COO and Roger Stone,...
View ArticleSupercars gain from new type of electric motor
The performance of EVs and hybrids is being unlocked by new electric motors technology, says the MD of the firm that’s developed a new solution in this area.The automotive industry is undergoing the...
View ArticleHow does lubricant affect bearing torque
To help leverage the benefits of low-torque ball-bearings, Chris Johnson explains the importance of lubricationRolling element bearings, such as ball and roller bearings, support the load required to...
View ArticleImproving Miniature Boreholes With Microcut Technology
Adrian Venetz explains how engineering experts working on improving miniature boreholes use advanced motors to build their machinesSuperfinishing boreholes doesn’t immediately sound like the most...
View ArticleDecentralised drive technology for the digital factory of the future
The future of production is modular, flexible and autonomous. This requires new systems with decentralised intelligence, which can cope with the increasing complexity of the processes. NORD...
View ArticleRotary versus coil designs for tattooists
We are living in a golden era for tattoo art. High-quality, experienced artists are abundant, allowing for stunning designs to be inked. As a result, consumers are expecting both high quality artwork...
View ArticleSpherical roller bearings feature a built-in mounting system
ABB has launched Dodge Safety Mount spherical roller bearings with a built-in patented locking mechanism that reduces installation time by up to 75% compared to traditional products. Best suited for...
View ArticleMESYS Software Version 07/2019 is available
Version 07/2019 of MESYS Shaft and Bearing analysis software is now available under Downloads and provides additional functionality.General ExtensionsThe parameter variation now allows an additional...
View ArticleLoad sensing bearings with fibre optic sensors
SKF has released the world’s first commercial load sensing bearing based on its proprietary fibre optic sensing technology. It is designed to streamline the creation of rotating products such as pumps,...
View ArticleWhat is a drone?
The term ‘drone’ relates to any unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPA). The most commonly understood definition of a drone refers to a UAV that is directed by a...
View ArticleGeared motors on the high seas
The Hedinn Protein Plant (HPP) fish meal production system is one of the most modern of its type and is used on a factory trawler in the German deep-sea fishing fleet. Drive solutions from Nord...
View ArticleCompact precision ring drive system
Nexen Group recently introduced the Compact Ring Drive (CRD) system with precision-grade bearing and drive mechanism in a sealed housing. Freely programmable, the three-drive design configurations...
View ArticleHigh-resolution encoder
maxon motor presents a top-of-the-range high-resolution encoder. The ENX 16 RIO offers an impressive resolution of up to 65,536 counts per turn in a compact and rugged housing.Requirements on encoders...
View ArticleDrives for pallet conveyor technology
Pallet conveyor technology primarily requires economical drive solutions with high overload capacity. Nord Drivesystems supplies optimally matched, individually configurable and flexible drive...
View ArticleUsing Roller Pinions In Robots
Engineers mesh Cartesian robot with roller pinion system for superior positional accuracy and repeatability.Manufacturers in many industries have relied on Mesh Automation’s machine engineering, design...
View ArticleThe Trouble With Unplanned Downtime
In today’s competitive business environment, it’s essential that productivity, efficiency and customer service levels remain high if cost and profitability targets are to be achieved.Although there are...
View ArticleNew bearing isolators for fully flooded applications
Garlock, a leading manufacturer of high-performance fluid sealing products, has launched its new range of Flood-Gard bearing isolators, which offer the industry-proven performance of Garlock bearing...
View ArticleMotors and drives for microplates
Microplates are rectangular blocks of plastic that contain an array of test tubes. Standard in the laboratory, these plates vary in size from 96 wells to 1,536 wells.Customers such as pharmaceutical,...
View ArticleInnovations in drive technology for sustainable and economical production
Global automation firm Siemens will showcase two new innovations in the field of energy-efficient and sustainable drive technology at this year's Smart Production Solutions (SPS) trade show in...
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