Plant, Process and Control
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Continuous level measurement

The latest guided-wave level sensor from ifm electronic, the LR2050, is designed for medium temperature use (up to 100°C) in confined spaces. It will detect all manner of substances, with a coaxial pipe available for detection of oils.

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Linear rotary motors boosting productivity

The latest motors from LinMot combine a linear motor and a servomotor in a single compact assembly. Highly dynamic linear rotary motion sequences can be programmed to be either synchronous or completely independent of each other.

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Bluetooth radar water sensor

The new VEGAPULS WL S 61 contactless radar level sensor, designed for applications in water and sewage offers comprehensive features at a competitive price.

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LGVs: Helping to deliver cost savings

Laser Guided Vehicles (LGVs) can perform the routine tasks that are normally carried out by forklift and clamp trucks, and there is no need for a driver. The cost saving associated with labour is significant; however LGVs can help to reduce operating costs in other ways.

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Thickness gauge

Tritex NDT’s new Multigauge 5650 Surveyor thickness gauge can be used with existing standard soft faced probes for measuring metal thickness through coatings up to 20mm thick, to give the same high standard of performance as the original Multigauge 5600.

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SICK Powers into Future with the All-seeing PowerProx® Sensor

Designed for factory automation, the new PowerProx range of sensors from SICK are designed to detect any object on a high-speed production line. The company has packed the benefits of laser Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology into PowerProx’s compact housing to deliver high-performance distance sensing, proximity and object detection.

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Bearings and shafts: Selection matters

Paul Mitchell, managing director of Bowman International explores the importance of considering the shaft and the bearing material as one entity when specifying bearings for high speed or high load applications

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Training for future manufacturing leaders

EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation has launched a new leadership and development programme to help companies train the future manufacturing leaders to keep the UK at the forefront of the fourth industrial revolution. 

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