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Spring material: Selection matters

For structures and equipment operating in harsh
environments, springs and spring fasteners must be able to
withstand different types of extreme conditions including
underwater, outdoors and very high or low temperatures, as
global spring company Lee Spring explains

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Metric & imperial

Lee Spring will present its updated
Series 19 stock spring catalogue at
the FAST Exhibition on 18th April at
the RAF Museum, Cosford.

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Torque multiplier

Norbar Torque Tools has added to
its range a powered torque multiplier
suitable for the open cast
mining industry where large
haul trucks are used.

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Designed for swift assembly

Switchgear assemblers can enjoy
time and money savings, says Rittal,
by using its new user-friendly Flex-
Block base/plinth system. Benefits
claimed include fast, more efficient,
tool-free assembly of individual
components and logistical processes.

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New additions to range of metal working tools

Makita is launching a new generation
of metal working tools for the sheet
metal fabrication industry including
cordless nibblers, more powerful
mains metal shears and a 1650W cut
off saw that meets the latest European
safety standards.

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Quick change filter

A new, up-rated version of Hosokawa
Micron’s easily transportable, plugand-
play Fettling Trolley has been
unveiled. New features mean the unit
can accommodate larger parts and
has a simplified, quick change filter
design, making it more versatile and
increasing availability.

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Workbenches altered to suit

The MCS aluminium
framework system from
HepcoMotion allows a
customised workbench
and storage solution to
be made from standard
elements, so the customer
can achieve a bespoke
product at an off-the-shelf
price. The end result is
lightweight, robust and can
include a choice of accessories to
make it 100% fit-for-purpose, says
the company.
Users can stipulate a framework,
choose a size and select accessories.

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Support for ski champions

Top jet skiers Lee Stone, a World Pro
Champion at 19, and Pierre Maixent,
a seven-times world freeride
champion, are among the team of
riders sponsored by Air Time
Products. The Leicester-based
designer and manufacturer is known
for its range of after-market
Yokogawa has launched the WT300
series – the 5th generation of its
compact power meters that help to
ensure optimum standards of energy
efficiency and conservation by
measuring the power consumption of
electrical equipment. Com

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Swift return on investment

A UK-based plastics injection
medical moulding company
has invested in an Excetek
V350 CNC wire EDM
machine tool supplied by
Warwick Machine Tools and
has recovered the purchase
price in a matter of months.

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