The show runs with ball bearing slewing rings
A renowned set designer from Great Britain uses robust Rodriguez ball bearing slewing rings in the stage technology of internationally renowned artists.
read more...read more...Handling on the move
Rollon shows how robot applications can be expanded to include a seventh axis based on the Actuator System Line modular system. The complete robot moves on a linear axis close to the floor and operates a Cartesian linear axis system with telescopic feeder.
read more...Three questions for... Frank Blase
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...Stainless steel all-rounder
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...Maintaining the right distance
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...Precise fine grinding
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...Radial deep groove ball bearing
Igus ensures clean pools
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...New management in a new building
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...Machine hoses for laboratory and operation
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...Student competition goes international
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.
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