articleIn this article Dean Abbott, technical officer for the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) brings us up to date on the Eco-design directive (2009/125/EC) – Lot 31 and argues for a sensible and achievable approach for compressed air manufacturers
productLeader in motion and control technologies, Parker Hannifin Corporation, has completed a significant upgrade to its established IQAN software. IQANdesign 4.0 allows for the easy implementation of distributed machine control, diagnostics and user interfaces in a multiple master module environment, while, due to the new Qcode editor, requiring minimal programming skills from the user.
productPressure relief specialist, Elfab has launched its own extruder rupture disc range, primarily designed for over pressure protection of plastic extrusion processes.
productThe new Proseal GT5exSD can seal trays up to 400mm wide, making it particularly suitable to handle large cuts of meat and joints. Top speeds for the single lane machine are up to 40 skin pack trays per minute.
productThe new FIT5A Digital Load Cell from HBM has been specifically designed to meet the needs of demanding applications where speed and accuracy are key.
productAndrews Chiller Hire, part of the Andrews Sykes group, operates with an extensive range of energy efficient air-cooled fluid chillers with sizes from 1kW to multi megawatt units. The diversity in chiller designs, sizes and functionality offers solutions for temporary replacement of failing or under-performing cooling units.
productWieland Electric has added new compact units to its wipos range of power supply units. Slim and powerful, wipos PS1 and PS3 have a robust design for use in the most arduous conditions, with an ambient temperature range between -40 and +70˚C, still providing 100% power at 60˚C.
productHigh packing densities in enclosures and very short project times are two challenges faced by switch gear manufacturers. These can be addressed by an enclosure system that offers a great deal of space and freedom for interior installation.
productWhen Faversham Linen Services was devastated by fire, the owner seized the opportunity to build a greener, more efficient operation in its place. Alongside investment in some of the most advanced laundry equipment in the world, the company chose variable and fixed speed compressors from Mattei.
productFanuc UK has announced the launch of its latest collaborative robot, the CR-7iA, with the ability to lift payloads of up to 7kg.
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