Electromechanics replace hydraulics
Osterwalder AG is replacing the formerly used hydraulic drives by servo-electric drives in its new powder presses. The power is transmitted onto the pressing tool by NSK ball screws from the HTF series.
Atlas Copco expands its vacuum solutions
Introduced extended vacuum solutions portfolio for rough and medium vacuum in Q2 2014 and announces pioneering vacuum technology will be unveiled in early 2015.
All about packaging
Taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on 25th and 26th February, Empack 2015 will offer visitors a packed exhibition hall, hosting a wide variety of suppliers who will showcase their latest packaging machinery, equipment, logistical and transit packaging, robotics and automation.
Gas bill slashed by £30,000
Upgrading its domestic hot water system from two shell-and-tube calorifiers to a compact Spirax EasiHeat solution has enabled Greencore Food to Go to reduce its annual gas bill by £30,000.
Interlocks for Chinese hydropower plant
Castell is participating in the construction of a Chinese hydropower plant in Xianju, Zhejiang province. It will provide multiple sets of FS industrial safety interlocks and key exchange boxes for the project.
Workwear catalogue
The new U-Power Wear catalogue is packed with details and pictures of the company’s safety clothing.
Appointed to CFTS board
Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CFTS), the body responsible for developing and administering the materials handling industry’s national accreditation scheme for Thorough Examination, has appointed Steve Stewart, Crown Lift Trucks’ MD of UK Operations, to its board.
Flow monitoring solutions
The ST50 flow meter from Fluid Components International (FCI) is a cost effective mass flow monitoring solution that is suitable for compressed air flow measurement.
Price cuts
Designed to combine reliability with high performance, low energy consumption and keen pricing, the Clarke range of screw compressors is available from Machine Mart.
Downtime reduced
To ensure all plant processes remain safe and continue to be efficient, a regular maintenance schedule is a key part of every site’s operation. While rupture disc devices are essentially low maintenance, they should still form part of this schedule.
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