All articles by Nick Holt – Page 28
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On-site nitrogen and oxygen generators
Three new ranges of nitrogen and oxygen generators (for on-site gas generation) have been launched by Atlas Copco Compressors.The new NGM, NGP and OGP generators will enable companies to utilise their existing compressed air installation to generate their own nitrogen and oxygen, avoiding the operational and administrative costs of ordering, ...
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New square-bodied ISO cylinder
A new DSBC range of square-bodied ISO cylinders, featuring PPS self-adjusting air cushioning as standard, has been launched by Festo.The company says the DSBC range offers machine builders the benefits of adjustable air cushioning but without the difficulties associated with set-up. The DSBC with PPS cushioning system automatically compensates and ...
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Integrated measuring system for tube bending machines
The Springmatic optical measuring system from Schwarze-Robitec is integrated into the bending tool.Immediately after the bending of a tube, the new optical measuring system records the rebound value, from which the CNC control of the tube-bending machine calculates the required subsequent bending angle.Subsequent bending is carried out either fully automatically ...
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3D printer for industrial scale prototypes
Objet has launched the Objet1000, the company’s largest 3D printer to date.Featuring a 1000 x 800 x 500mm (39.3 x 31.4 x 19.6 inch) wide-format build envelope, the company says the Objet1000 is suitable for automotive vehicle and component producers that need to create industrial size, 1:1 scale prototypes.The 3D ...
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Dual-coil ignition system offering improved combustion
Similar to a plug top ignition coil, BorgWarner BERU’s latest technology consists of two ignition coils inside a single housing, connected directly to the spark plug in each cylinder.Currently under testing and development with several OEMs, BorgWarner says the new ignition system reduces ignition delays and allows more accurate ignition ...
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Hybrid connectors for automation application
Motorman and Power4Net hybrid connectors from TE Connectivity are available from TTI.The company says TE’s Motorman connector will allow for decentralised automation and the Power4Net connector is suitable for machine automation applications that require a higher performance data connection and power of up to 10A.The Motorman hybrid connector integrates signal ...
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Safety Interlock switch for space-restricted applications
Omron Automation and Safety has introduced D4SL-N Safety Interlock Switches, available with 4, 5 or 6 contacts for a number of applications.The company says the IP67- rated D4SL-N can be mounted in four different directions without needing to rotate the head. Two wiring methods (connector-type and terminal block-type) are intended ...
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ArticleInstalling a flexible future at Kassel
Basic process control and workstations of assembly lines are decoupledSufficient reservesIn the assembly of axle drives for commercial vehicles, all relevant machine and operating data is acquired by a new RFID solution. In order to optimally synchronise the flow of materials and data, the transport controllers and workstations must be ...
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ArticleSupplying Sturm solutions
The modern manufacturing industry relies on reliable, innovative, cost-effective solutions to produce quality products. The demands can be challenging, with economic and environmental pressures to contend with. We talked with Wilhelm Sturm, CEO of Sturm-Gruppe, and take a look at the systems and solutions being developed and engineered by the ...
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Ultra high-strength, electro-galvanized steel for the automotive industry
Docol 1400 MZE is the next generation of ultra high-strength steels from SSAB. The company says these new steels are stronger, safer and lighter, and come with a corrosion resistant electro-galvanized coating. They represent the strongest UHSS steels that SSAB produces for the automotive industry and achieve the balance between ...
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Enhanced laser scanning technology
Hexagon Metrology says it has developed its laser scanner technology for portable measuring arms. The integrated laser scanner for the ROMER Absolute Arm is now faster, offering an acquisition speed of up to 50,000 points per second, claims the company. Along with this development, the company is also launching a ...
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Additional speed control options for overhead lifting equipment
Konecranes has introduced two speed control options, Extended Speed Range and Adaptive Speed Range for overhead lifting equipment motors for the automotive industry. The company says these are cost-effective options to achieve high average hoist speeds without increasing motor size. Offering a range of lifting products for the automotive industry, ...
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ArticleHigh-performance pre-treatment for automotive applications
The individual body parts of an automobile have to be carefully cleaned of dirt, dust and other foreign matter and then properly prepared for the subsequent painting operation. Henkel says it offers optimised pre-treatment processes adapted to the requirements of its partners in the automobile industry. The company has developed ...
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ArticleAir filtration units for capturing oil mist in production facilities
Two new ScandMist air fi ltration systems for capturing and removing oil mist from manufacturing facilities have been introduced by Clean Air America. The company claims the ScandMist 70D and 100D offer compact and effi cient oil mist fi ltration solutions for any size plant or facility. The new systems ...
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Microsite offers MAG welding information
ESAB has developed a new microsite that it claims will help users of MAG welding to increase their productivity and quality. The company says the microsite explains the benefi ts of non-copper-coated OK AristoRodTM MAG wires. Additional details are provided about Marathon PacTM bulk wire drums and the company’s SATTM ...
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Improved electrical discharge machining equipment
Reduced energy consumption and demand for consumable parts, as well as an integrated generator are some of the developments featured on Mitsubishi Electric’s new MV series wire-cut EDMs. The company claims it has succeeded in reducing energy consumption by up to 42%, and also the demand for wear and consumable ...
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EX connection system for Class I, Division 2 and Zone 2 hazardous locations
The Brad Ultra-Lock (M12) EX Connection System, from Molex has been designed to provide process automation installers with a connection interface for instrumentation and control devices in potentially explosive and hazardous areas. Molex says the Ultra-Lock (M12) EX features patented push-to-lock technology, and includes an integral isolating ring that limits ...
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Low cost electric water-cooling pump for cars
Aisin Seki claims it has successfully developed a smaller, cheaper electric cooling pump through some effective effi ciency optimisations. The company says its electric pump uses a newly shaped impeller to improve performance. In addition, the design positions the components so that both the motor effi ciency and the centrifugal ...
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Gauge marking label to help with productivity and quality control
Gauge marking label is intended to assist machine operators to quickly identify gauge and inspection parameters and specifications. Visual Workplace says it is suitable for error-proofi ng Go-No-Go gauges, pressure/vacuum gauges, alignment measurement gauges and other inspection tools to help maximise productivity and quality control.The material is 2mm thick and ...
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Variable cam timing technologies increased to cover 14 engines
BorgWarner says it will expand its variable cam timing (VCT) technology with a new family of cam phasers for I4 engines. The company claims the modular design supports a variety of cam phasing technologies, including cam torque actuated (CTA) and torsional assist (TA) phasers with w optional mid position lock ...