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Driving in a hygienically clean environment

Driving in a hygienically clean environment

Hygienically designed automation components help ensure maximum productivity and availability in food industry applications. Wittenstein says its latest hygienic design planetary gearheads are the only products of their kind to carry EHEDG certification.

23rd January 2017
New bearing grease is 100% food derived

New bearing grease is 100% food derived

NSK has developed a new grease lubricant that is 100% derived from food grade ingredients. The company says the development represents a breakthrough for any plants where machinery, production equipment or devices come into contact with foods, pharmaceuticals or cosmetics. Furthermore, the new H3G grease is suitable for any application that could benefit from the lubricant’s additional strengths of water resistance and low torque.

23rd January 2017
Retrofit safety with control valves

Retrofit safety with control valves

The food and beverage industry has embraced automation – partly due to the necessity of reducing production costs, but also to help meet food safety standards and personnel safety legislation. By taking a modular approach to automation, plant owners can gradually introduce new technologies and expand automated processes, in order to maintain productivity and keep up with safety legislation.

23rd January 2017
Getting more for less, with rare earth magnets

Getting more for less, with rare earth magnets

China’s near dominance in the supply of rare earth magnets has become a source of consternation to motor manufacturers and end users alike, with fears of increases in prices. But Jerry Hodek of Exico Electric Motors says that the supply issues have driven innovation in many fields.

23rd January 2017
Flexible machines deliver at batch size 1

Flexible machines deliver at batch size 1

The experts at Lenze highlight Industry 4.0 as a technology concept for intelligent automation, and explain how it can provide smart and flexible machines capable of production at batch size 1.

23rd January 2017
Multi-carrier system from Festo and Siemens offers flexibility for Industry 4.0

Multi-carrier system from Festo and Siemens offers flexibility for Industry 4.0

Festo has announced the Multi-Carrier-System (MCS), its Industry 4.0-ready linear motor track system, jointly developed with Siemens. MCS is an adaptable, modular transport solution for manufacturing and production, combining linear motor and mechanical guidance technology from Festo with Siemens’ extensive controls expertise. It delivers unparalleled levels of flexibility and can be easily incorporated into existing processing and packaging environments.

23rd January 2017
Innovative solutions from HepcoMotion at Southern Manufacturing

Innovative solutions from HepcoMotion at Southern Manufacturing

HepcoMotion will be exhibiting its solutions for moving applications at this year’s Southern Manufacturing on the 21st-23rd March 2017 at FIVE, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6XL. Catering for an array of industries, including food, automotive and aerospace to name but a few, Hepco’s innovative range of products can meet practically any requirement from linear to circular, and heavy duty to XYZ systems. 

19th January 2017
IP67 DeviceNet I/O module with full M8 connectivity from Molex

IP67 DeviceNet I/O module with full M8 connectivity from Molex

Molex is introducing the Brad DeviceNet HarshIO M8 Modules, the first on the market to come fully ODVA conformance tested and approved. Offering full M8 connectivity for power, I/O and DeviceNet fieldbus this module provides an IP67-rated, small form-factor device for high-density machine I/O connections for CNC and robotic machines, as well as material handling and bottling equipment.

16th December 2016

Huco Dynatork 3 air motors bring efficiency to hazardous areas

Huco Dynatork 3 air motors bring efficiency to hazardous areas

When you require a low-cost, efficient and reliable motor for applications in a sensitive environment, the Dynatork 3 air motor from Huco presents an good option. Designed for efficient, spark-free operation, the Dynatork 3 air motor offers simplicity and high performance even under harsh duty cycles. Affordable, compact and easy to maintain - such benefits have seen Dynatork 3 air motors utilised in the wood, hydrocarbon, paper, paint, food processing and even stealth industries.

14th December 2016
Belden launches additions to Lumberg LioN-Power System

Belden launches additions to Lumberg LioN-Power System

Belden Inc. is adding new connectors, cordsets and modules to Lumberg Automation's LioN-Power system. These additions further support the need for more power, space-savings and higher data transmission required by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

30th November 2016
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