Machine data is important for greater plant safety and efficient maintenance, says Frank Blase. The Managing Director of Igus tells us what innovations the motion plastics specialist will be presenting in Hanover and what potential there is in the field of tribo-plastics.
read more...Philipp Hafner in Fellbach, a manufacturer of production measurement technology, uses new linear rotary modules from Dr. Tretter. They perform linear and rotary movements as well as positioning movements in one compact unit.
read more...According to the company, the E-II single-tube linear unit from RK Rose+Krieger is an all-rounder for format adjustment. The stainless steel version of the axis in sizes 30 and 40 is now being launched at the Hannover Messe.
read more...Special lifting beam for heavy loads. Wiedenmann Stahlmanufaktur specializes in customer-specific special solutions. One example: an adjustable lifting beam for a wind turbine manufacturer with simple operability.
read more...Aventics is expanding its range of actuators for applications with special hygiene requirements with cylinder series that comply with ISO standards. The pneumatics specialists thus also meet the strict requirements of the food and pharmaceutical industries.
read more...New at Maschinenbau Kitz is a chain circulation system that feeds and removes workpieces to and from the machining center in a synchronized and position-oriented manner. In order to be able to transport components of different sizes, the distance between the two profile strands on which the components lie can be changed via an adjustment unit. Torque ball bushings and shafts from Dr. Tretter are installed for this purpose.
read more...GV3 linear guide system in sanding machine. Peitzmeier Maschinenbau has developed a machine that grinds 40,000 washbasins made of thin sheet metal fully automatically every year.
read more...One of the biggest challenges is the transition to a resource-saving economy. With its new development Fluoroxprene, Freudenberg shows how materials can contribute to this. Originally designed for fuel lines, the compound has the potential for future-oriented sealing solutions.
read more...A Dutch steelworks turned to Tsubaki to reduce the inadequate service life and excessive wear of drive chains in its buffer towers. The drive specialist replaced the failure-prone hoist chains with high-tech chains with a service life of up to 15 years.
read more...Thomson Industries is adding a new synchronization option to the integrated control technology of its Electrak HD electromechanical linear actuators.
read more...Kammerer Gewindetechnik presents ball screws for medical technology applications. These stainless steel versions are corrosion-resistant, durable and robust. Their features are precision and high efficiency.
read more...Radial deep groove ball bearing
When the temperatures slowly start to rise again, it's time to get the swimming pool in the garden in shape. However, the dirt from leaves and moss that accumulates over the winter months is often difficult to remove. The Poolwonder Turbo XL provides a remedy. Xiros radial deep groove ball bearings from Igus ensure smooth running.
read more...Many applications in automation technology require positioning systems that meet high requirements in terms of precision and dynamics; at the same time, acquisition costs also play a role.
read more...Changes at compressed air and pneumatics specialist Mader: Stefanie Kästle and Marco Jähnig were appointed to the management team at the end of 2017. A new company building is also to be built in Echterdingen. The move to the new building should be completed in summer 2018.
read more...Reichelt Chemietechnik offers machine hoses without liners for different areas of application. The differences between the individual hoses lie in the chemical resistance and the material properties, which are expressed in the respective Shore hardness.
read more...Innovace, the student competition organized by ACE Stoßdämpfer for the first time in 2017, is now in its second edition and is also aimed at international students. The prize is awarded for the design of an innovative locking system with integrated damping, whereby the locking mechanism can be triggered using a smartphone.
read more...Aventics presents a slotted cylinder. The heart of the RTC-SB (SB stands for slide bearing) is, as with the manufacturer's other double-acting slotted cylinders, the oval piston shape.
read more...Modern machines and systems are designed to be compact. SMC's JMGP series guide cylinders with double pistons are in line with this development. These new models weigh almost 70 percent less than the MGP series.
read more...Five Iglidur high-performance polymers now officially meet the fire protection requirements of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for aircraft interiors. Areas of application for plain bearings made from these materials include bearing points in seats, tables and doors.
read more...At Item, the focus is on the Toolpanel system: a flat structure made of grooved panel profile and particularly quickly mounted holders. The extension of the Item workstation system enables tools to be clearly organized.
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