The currently discussed restriction proposal for the use of perfluorinated or polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) is causing concern among machine manufacturers and users. In addition to many fluorinated plastic and elastomer materials, lubricants are also affected by the new legislation. The company Chemie-Technik in Vöhringen, manufacturer of Elkalub high-performance lubricants, has compiled information and recommendations.

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Work in the workshop is supported by mobile, organized and safe tool storage. Gedore red presents the new GEDWorker, a flexible and practical workshop trolley with a pull-out drawer on both sides.

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At the end of May, the Bott Group officially opened a newly built customer center in Gaildorf Münster. In addition to the headquarters and two additional production sites, this is the fourth branch in the Limpurger Land region.

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Grip Handhabungstechnik focused primarily on aesthetics when designing its new cobot tables. However, functional and ergonomic aspects also played a major role in creating a perfect working environment for the operation of lightweight robots.

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Seals prevent substances from penetrating or entering technical components. The intelligent seals from Freudenberg Sealing Technologies can significantly expand this core task in the future: the seal itself is also a sensor and becomes a "smart seal" thanks to its "built-in" functionality via materials and design.

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Gedore has introduced the new CrimpMax-360 Professional crimping pliers for crimping wire end ferrules on cables that are not under tension. The lightweight crimping pliers have a 360° rotatable crimping work area which, according to the manufacturer, can be optimally adapted to the application on the control cabinet, work table or workbench, for example.

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LBI oil free offers oil-free lubricants that can be used in the machining of steel and high-strength steels. Classic fields of application are deep drawing and punching, but also the machining of stainless steels and aluminum.

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The Hörmann Turbolux spiral door is available in two versions with a maximum width and height of 5,000 mm. The difference between the two versions lies in the balancing of the weights: the HS 5040 Turbolux S opens with spring weight balancing in over 4 m/s, making it the fastest spiral door in the world according to the manufacturer.

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In a pilot project, Still is initially converting two vehicles in its service fleet to electric drive. More will follow once the test phase has been successfully completed.

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In hardly any other industrial development sector are the demands placed on products as high as in medical technology. After all, human lives depend on the performance and reliable quality of medical devices.

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The K900 industrial robot cleans floors autonomously, without preparation time or programming effort - even where it is dangerous or even impossible for humans to do so. Lubricant-free linear guides, shafts, plain and flange bearings from Igus also play a decisive role in this.

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With the StingR ultra-fine filter system, Lehmann-UMT has created a solution for the energy-efficient and precise treatment of fluids during tool grinding for extended tool life and high tool quality.

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