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New Generation of drylin Linear Axes for food and beverage applications

New Generation of drylin Linear Axes for food and beverage applications

igus, the tribopolymer and plain bearing specialist, introduces the spindle-driven linear axis drylin SLT-BB and spindle linear module drylin SLW-25120. Both models have been specifically developed for machines and equipment used in the Food and Beverage industry, fulfilling specific design requirements concerning installed size and load-bearing capacities.

4th November 2013
RFID read/write heads offer large sensing distances

RFID read/write heads offer large sensing distances

Turck Banner has expanded its range of RFID read/write heads with large sensing distances in the tried and tested HF frequency band (13.56 MHz), enabling the implementation of a sensing range that has as yet not been available on the market. The Q350 can reliably read and write tags mounted on metal from a distance of up to one meter. The rectangular read/write head with an edge length of 350 mm is provided with IP67 protection.

1st November 2013
Food and beverage: the value of continuous development

Food and beverage: the value of continuous development

The food and beverage processing industries develop and evolve at a pace that some manufacturers would find astonishing. Where its continuous development techniques lead, others often follow. Here, we talk to Simon Garbett of Gemba Solutions and John Rowley of Mitsubishi Electric to analyse their experiences.

1st November 2013
Increased reliability in food manufacture

Increased reliability in food manufacture

Igus UK has developed two new food grade polymer bearing materials - iglidur A181 and iglidur A160 - that are compliant with both the FDA specification for repeated contact with food and the EU 10/2011 Directive. As a result, food manufacturers can produce food to the highest standards while increasing the reliability of their processes.

1st November 2013
Low friction positioning and transportation

Low friction positioning and transportation

Comprising a sliding carriage mounted on a rail, linear guides provide a means of positioning or transporting loads of many different types, including dovetail slides, ball type linear motion bearings and roller type linear motion bearings.

1st November 2013
Bottling beverages faster and more cheaply

Bottling beverages faster and more cheaply

A mineral water company has replaced up to 40 combinations of motors and gear units with just one motor size and three gear ratios. Subsequently the spares inventory has been significantly reduced and system output has been greatly increased.

1st November 2013
Slip-ring motors ousted in drive for greater efficiency

Slip-ring motors ousted in drive for greater efficiency

Fox's Biscuits sees improved product quality and eliminates waste with switch to ABB standard drive.

1st November 2013
Pro-EC44 brings unrivalled simplicity to temperature control

Pro-EC44 brings unrivalled simplicity to temperature control

West Control Solutions has launched a new temperature controller that makes the set-up and operation of temperature control easier than ever before. Pro-EC44 is the latest new product in the Pro Series range of temperature controllers. It combines an intuitive text-based HMI with fast and simple configuration software to offer a unit that can be operated by anyone but that also provides exceptional capability.

30th October 2013
Wear-resistant flat top chains for the beverage industry

Wear-resistant flat top chains for the beverage industry

iwis is introducing its hardened, wear-resistant stainless steel flat top chains at this year's Drinktec in Munich, Germany. Sold under the Flexon brand the chains are used, for example, for conveying bottle crates and returnable bottles. The new chains are surface-hardened with a special process to reduce wear and maintenance costs.

23rd October 2013
eWON launches Flexy modular industrial M2M router

eWON launches Flexy modular industrial M2M router

eWON is launching the eWon Flexy, describing it as a versatile, modular, industrial machine-to-machine (M2M) VPN router that satisfies the growing need for multiple connections in industrial environments and copes with rapidly evolving technologies in modern communications. According to eWon's UK distributor, M.A.C Solutions, the eWon Flexy is set to revolutionise remote access to industrial sites and machines.

21st October 2013
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