Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Handling Systems",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Components create custom conveyors from
MiniTec UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Additional components allow even more possibilities to customise parts transfer and handling systems".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Training enhances ATEX compliance from
Robson and Co (Conveyors): "Key staff at handling technology specialist Geo Robson have completed training to ensure compliance with ATEX 137".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Seminars For Engineers USA
- take a look at Understanding web handling systems
which says: "Seminar teaches the must-know areas of web handling, including tension control, roller design and alignment, nips, guiding, wrinkling and spreading".
Take a look also at the news release from Rocol Lubricants, Humberside apprentice scoops award,
as well as Micro-inert valve maximises limited space from Lee Products,
and Precision gearboxes offer lower prices from ZF Great Britain.
See also:
Instrument verifys tyre type
(November 2007)
Location of the centre of the wheel and bolt/stud holes is achieved by the greyscale camera system, allowing fast and accurate location for pick and place or wheel fitting robots
System speeds healthcare product design
(October 2007)
TTP LabTech selected SEE Electrical, IGE+XAO's package dedicated to the medium to low range of Electrical CAD software applications
Cartesian system suits pick and place applications
(August 2007)
Bosch Rexroth's cartesian motion building system removes the need to custom build a pick and place system
Filtration catalogue targets marine applications
(August 2007)
Parker Hannifin's new filtration catalogue covers its ParTrap range of automatic back flushing fuel oil filters
Chinese company makes film choice
(July 2007)
Using Aptiv film in several functional modules provides the FT 2030-turret based test and finish system with high wear and impact resistance, as well as electrical stability and insulation
Chargers top up truck batteries
(July 2007)
Hawker high frequency (HF) high-speed chargers from EnerSys Motive Power are designed to refresh battery charge while trucks are parked during drivers' short rest break
Designing handling systems for heavy applications
(June 2007)
Chris Rees offers advice on the design of heavy-duty systems for pick-and-place operations
Right-angled gearheads open doors
(May 2007)
ZF's SWG right-angled gearheads significantly reduced purchase costs and offered additional safety for Oculas 2.0
Couplings provide quick disconnect option
(May 2007)
Thread-Lok quick connect valved couplings offer simple, one handed operation and dependable performance for use in fluid handling systems
Rotary actuators deliver uniform torque
(April 2007)
Parker Hannifin's HTR rack and pinion rotary actuators can be pre-loaded to eliminate the effects of backlash, providing excellent positional accuracy and repeatability
Rotary actuators offer high precision
(February 2007)
A new range of high-precision rotary actuators takes full advantage of the bearing reducers' output torque to size ratio by combining its robust sealed housing with three motor technologies
Roller table can be adapted to fit the application
(January 2007)
A new heavy duty chain-driven gravity roller table can transport loads of up to 300kg amd may be specified in working lengths and widths, with adjustable height to match the customer's application
Heavy-duty guides handle dusty machine environment
(January 2007)
Linear motion system has the reliability to meet the needs of a project that demanded no manual intervention
Turkish refinery orders improvements
(January 2007)
Foster Wheeler has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management services contract by TUPRAS at the Izmit Refinery in northwest Turkey
Software consolidates design office processes
(January 2007)
Baggage handling systems specialist, Logan Teleflex, has made a major investment in Autodesk Inventor Series and Autodesk Productstream data management solution
Test software meets new tensile standard
(December 2006)
Materials testing software is one of the first products to already fulfil the requirements of Tenstand validation, in accordance with a future revision of ISO6892
AC drive performs in single-axis applications
(October 2006)
With Sinamics S120 AC drive, the Sinamics drives family from Siemens A and D now also encompasses convertors for high-performance single-axis applications
German chain specialists unite
(October 2006)
German chain manufacturer Iwis has acquired the German chain specialist Flexon
News on the Storage and handling systems from Portasilo
(October 2006)
Portasilo has recently completed the proving trials for a meat and bonemeal storage and handling system at the Castle Cement Ribblesdale Works
Pneumatics and motion control come together
(September 2006)
Economical and comprehensive family of motion solutions suit a wide range of applications including high-performance pick-and-place machines and palletisers
Software puts PLC controls though their paces
(September 2006)
Purpose-built software for offline logic controls testing helps users to reduce on-site commissioning time, improve control system quality, accelerate ramp to full production and reduce project costs
Anniversary celebrates 90 years in chains
(September 2006)
Chain manufacturer Iwis celebrates its 90th anniversary this autumn
Flywheel couplings come to the UK
(September 2006)
A longstanding trading relationship with coupling manufacturer Guardian Industries has resulted in Huco Dynatork becoming UK distributor of this US manufacturer's engine flywheel couplings
Sensor takes charge of HVAC and air handling
(August 2006)
The DPS low differential pressure transducer is an affordable sensor for measuring airflow differential pressure on HVAC and air handling systems in clean-rooms, laboratories, buildings and factories
Website showcases engineering skills
(August 2006)
The engineering skills and manufacturing capability required to deliver BS EN ISO9001:2001 accredited projects around the world are now featured on a new website
Slides combine in pressure testing machine
(August 2006)
Pneumatically operated linear slides simplify the design and construction of a new pressure testing machine produced by hydraulic testing expert Curtis Assemble and Test
Servo drive promises more than the norm
(August 2006)
Versatile drive expands existing Sinamics S120 into an integrated modular drive system for single- and multi-axis applications
Hoists and cranes to be made China
(July 2006)
The manufacture of Street hoists and cranes is to expand into China
New website for accreditation skills
(July 2006)
Chronos Richardson Engineering Mechanical and Electrical Engineering skills available
News on the Materials handling systems from Mass Measuring Systems
(July 2006)
A materials handling system has been engineered for the specific requirements of a manufacturer of gypsum-based products
Pneumatic grippers handle polystyrene with care
(June 2006)
When Crane Services was asked to develop a gantry system with an enhanced gripper mechanism for transporting packs of polystyrene insulation panels, it knew it was facing a challenge
Conveyor takes tyre chips to cement kiln
(June 2006)
Geo Robson and Co is contributing its expertise in handling alternative fuels for cement manufacture to a new facility at the Tunstead Works of Buxton Lime Industries in the UK
Major upgrade for CAD capabilities
(May 2006)
Harry Major Machine UK has acquired five seats of Autodesk's Release to Manufacture solution
Conveyor contributes to greener electricity
(May 2006)
Geo Robson and Co has supplied a conveyor system for handling biomass fuel at Fiddler's Ferry power station in Warrington, UK