Food Manufacturing

Mitsubishi expands GOT2000 series by adding GT25 models

Following the successful introduction of its award winning GOT2000 series Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new model range in the form the GT25 series designed to strike a balance between high performance and cost efficiency. Also new to the GOT family is a larger 15-inch variant of the high-end GT27 series, now the largest HMI on offer from Mitsubishi Electric. Accompanying the new hardware is also a new release of the user-friendly GT SoftGOT2000 Soft-HMI.

23rd April 2015

New economical industrial VPN routers for low-cost remote access

eWON is unveiling the new range of low-cost eWON Cosy 131 industrial VPN remote access routers for machine builders, system integrators and OEMs on tight budgets, yet the eWON Cosy 131 benefits from options for LAN, WiFi and 3G+ connections. With eWON Cosy, machine PLCs and HMIs can be easily accessed remotely, so installers can troubleshoot machines from the comfort of their own office, regardless of where the machine is located in the world.

8th April 2015

High capacity twin screw pumps provide smooth pulseless flows

When high capacity fluids transfer applications require a self-priming pump which can provide smooth, pulse less flows up to 1700 m3 / hour and at pressures up to 55 Bar; 3P PERA PRINZ Twin Screw Pumps are the ideal solution. Recently introduced in the UK by Michael Smith Engineers, these high capacity pumps are available with either one, or two pairs of screws and in a choice of wetted materials.

7th April 2015

Conrad now stocking FLIR ONE thermal imager for iPhone

Conrad Business Supplies is stocking FLIR System Inc's latest thermal imaging product to be released in Europe. The FLIR ONE offers the company's expertise in thermography and thermal imaging cameras that enhance perception and awareness in a pocket-sized format. Utilising a slim case which conveniently attaches to an iPhone 5 or 5s, FLIR ONE provides a compact and easy method for turning a smartphone into a powerful thermal infrared camera, giving the ability to "˜see' and measure minute temperature variances on the phone's screen.

31st March 2015

Shaft-mounted gearbox range available off the shelf from Renold

Renold Gears' standard range of SMX heavy-duty, shaft-mounted gearboxes is now available off the shelf for immediate delivery as part of the company's Rapid Response gearbox delivery service. The units feature hardened and profile ground helical gears for maximum power transmission, efficiency, long life and smooth operation. High-capacity, heavy-duty roller bearings ensure problem-free operation and maximum load carrying capacity for a wide range of applications.

23rd March 2015

The Weetabix Food Company drives down its energy costs

Accurate end-product sizing, lower maintenance costs, quieter operation and reduced energy bills are the results of replacing DC drives and motors with their AC equivalent across two extruder lines used in the production of the breakfast cereal, Weetos.

20th March 2015

Elimination of motor failures saves Â£1000s for Weetabix

Elimination of motor failures has to date saved £1000s in maintenance engineering costs for Weetabix. These savings have accrued following the installation of 'Marlin' stainless steel AC motors from Lafert in January 2014 as replacements for conventional motors on breakfast cereal extruders at a production facility in Corby.

20th March 2015

Industrial actuator initiative speeds up machine build times

SKF is announcing a new industrial actuator initiative, designed to help UK distributors and OEMs to speed up machine build, modification and repairs, while reducing stockholding and benefiting end users.

19th March 2015

Sick expands Mini series of registration sensors

Sick's range of powerful and versatile Mini registration sensors is expanding to provide reliable, high-speed contrast, colour and luminescence detection, following close co-operation with customers to meet even the most challenging packaging and production assembly needs.

12th March 2015

SMART NJ 650: Comau's newest robot with an elevated payload

The Comau family of robots has added a new model, SMART NJ 650, with an elevated payload to complete its range of high payload robots. The new machine surpasses the previous version, SMART NJ 500, and was designed to meet the market's need for robots than can efficiently manipulate components of significant size and weight.

11th March 2015

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