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Energy efficient servos now in stainless steel

Energy efficient servos now in stainless steel

Inmoco has extended its high performance servo motor range into hygienic processing environments, with the introduction of the S-Series of stainless steel servo motors from Cleveland Motion Controls (CMC). The energy efficient S-Series is designed specifically for sterile or high pressure wash-down environments found in food processing, beverage and pharmaceutical applications.

15th February 2010
The Art of SEO

The Art of SEO

Even after more than a decade of putting information into the public domain on websites - either for information or commercial reasons - some designers still don't grasp basic principles. Usefulness isn't determined by technology or appearance, but by understanding what the client wants a site visitor to be able to do. In addition, a well-designed, easy-to-navigate website is useless if no one can find it.

8th January 2010
Energy-efficient IP67 stainless steel servo motors

Energy-efficient IP67 stainless steel servo motors

Inmoco is extending its range of high-performance servo motors for hygienic processing environments with the introduction of the energy-efficient S-Series stainless steel servo motors from Cleveland Motion Controls, Inc (CMC). These motors are designed specifically for use in sterile or high pressure wash-down environments as found in food processing, beverage and pharmaceutical applications.

5th January 2010
Adjustable bag gripper end-of-arm tool for robots

Adjustable bag gripper end-of-arm tool for robots

SAS Automation is introducing an adjustable bag gripper for a variety of bag handling applications. This is said to eliminate the need for costly custom tooling and it can be adjusted in minutes for different production runs using a simple handwheel. It is suitable for plastic, woven cloth and paper bags containing heavy products including grain, chemicals, dog food, minerals and plastic resins.

7th December 2009
Reduce energy costs with new compressor

Reduce energy costs with new compressor

Atlas Copco has introduced a Carbon Zero range of air compressors equipped with advanced heat recovery systems proven to recover 100% of the electrical energy input in the form of hot water. The compressors can, as a result, dramatically reduce energy costs for a wide range of industries. The unique compressors are the first in the world to be certified by the TÜV institute as having net zero energy consumption. 

16th November 2009
Bearings increase machine availability

Bearings increase machine availability

The demand for rolling bearings that are able to withstand extreme operating conditions is on the increase, including dry-running and media-lubricated bearings. This demand is being fuelled by tighter legal requirements in many industries, an increased awareness of scarce resources and the need for companies to become more energy-efficient. Now the Schaeffler Group has launched a high performance stainless steel for rolling bearings that helps companies achieve these goals. Cronitect provides maximum corrosion resistance under extreme operating conditions, including dry running applications or when bearings come into contact with aggressive media.

16th November 2009
Long life wheels for washdown environments

Long life wheels for washdown environments

The life of a bearing, within linear systems, can be seriously compromised in a harsh, washdown environment due to the ingress of corrosive fluids and loss of lubrication and this is precisely the reason why DualVee Washdown Wheels have been developed. Available from HepcoMotion these wheels actively repel liquid making them ideally suited for food and beverage applications as well as any high speed waterjet cutting application.  

16th November 2009
Welcome to the minefield

Welcome to the minefield

Festo safety consultant Klaus Gabriel outlines the challenge of complying with the new Safety standard EN ISO 13849-1 and examines risk assessment and safety function implementation.

16th November 2009
IP54 option gives added potential

IP54 option gives added potential

WEG has extended the application range of its benchmark CFW-11 variable frequency inverter, with an IP54 variant of this plug-and-play drive. Integrating all of the innovative features of the standard CFW-11, the IP54 version offers extended scope for operation in harsh environments such as food and beverage, providing high levels of protection against the ingress of dust and splashing water.

13th October 2009
Bison Gear's FlexTorq range gets AC options

Bison Gear's FlexTorq range gets AC options

Designed as high torque, tight space drives, Bison Gear's new FlexTorq 762 series hollow shaft offset AC gearmotors feature either a 1.25in (31.75mm) inner diameter hollow shaft or a 1.25in diameter solid shaft in either the u-shaped or s-shaped configuration. Driven by 37, 186, or 373W single and three-phase 115 and 230V AC electric motors, these versatile fractional horsepower gearmotors operate with fixed output speeds from 60 to 1 rpm and offer continuous duty torque outputs from 48.5 to 283Nm respectively. 

12th September 2009
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