Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Production Machinery",
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 Fieldbus provides secure communication from
CC-Link Partner Association, which we summarised at the time by saying "CC-Link Safety enables the communication of information relating to the operation of safety devices, such as emergency stops and light curtains, on production machinery".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Steel belts suit solar cell production from
Belt Technologies Europe: "Steel belts can resist the high temperatures of solar cell soldering as the individual cells are assembled using bus ribbons".
In July 2007, we covered the news from Schaeffler (UK)
concerning its FAG split spherical roller bearings
- take a look at Split spherical roller bearings reduce costs
which says: "The FAG range of split bearings includes both glass fibre re-inforced polyamide or brass cages, and for special applications, split bearings with separate clamping rings can be supplied".
Take a look also at the news release from Lenze, Interface suits Windows CE,
as well as Redundant systems maintain critical production from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems,
and RFID added to vibration sensor from Schaeffler (UK).
See also:
Sensors monitor paper quality
(April 2007)
European paper manufacturers are using a Micro-Epsilon noncontact eddy current displacement sensor to monitor the variable gap between the upper and lower lip
Failsafe devices improve factory automation
(March 2007)
The new S7-300 CPU 319F is designed for top-performance applications requiring safety-related functions in standard and special mechanical equipment manufacture
Company chooses aluminium profile supplier
(March 2007)
Sibert Instruments chose Applied Automation (UK) and MayTec as its aluminium profile system supplier
Servo motor suits mechanical handling
(March 2007)
This first generation of 1FT7 servo motors are self-cooled motors with shaft heights ranging from 48 to 100mm and a rated speed of 1500 to 6000 revs/min
Belt conveyor handles heavy items
(March 2007)
A choice of belt types is available on the Flat-Belt Conveyor 90, with a durable PVC belt fitted as standard, as is a stainless-steel skid-plate
Machinery safety enhances plant availability
(February 2007)
There is an aspect to machinery safety that should not be forgotten: plant availability
Pressure data logger offers conveneience
(February 2007)
Ad hoc applications for pressure testing new products or production machinery do not always require an elaborate data acquisition system with many input channels permanently connected to a PC
Profile system switches to stainless steel
(January 2007)
Novel stainless steel profile is made for use as machine framing for harsh production environments, high temperature processes and other areas where aluminium profiles have limited use
Servo gives machines extended load range
(January 2007)
Servomotor series is characterised by its high dynamic response and its compact design
Software speeds rolling ring drive specification
(November 2006)
Software quickly analyses linear motion application requirements and assures selection of the correct size Uhing rolling ring drive
NET-based automation simplifies integration
(November 2006)
Aerotech offers a range of NET enabled motion and machine control solutions
Motorised slides handle heavy loads
(September 2006)
Heavy duty stepper- or servomotor-based slides feature a single rigid aluminium extrusion profile and fully enclosed motor assembly
Motorised stages run on precision guide rails
(September 2006)
A new narrow profile series of 16 very affordable motorised positioning stages features a recently patented precision guide rail system
Antibacklash nuts made from novel material
(September 2006)
Self-lubricating antibacklash lead screw nuts made from an advanced FFE polymer are significantly lighter, less expensive and longer lasting than conventional bronze or plastic nuts
Customised belts optimise handling operations
(August 2006)
Polyurethane and rubber belts are available with specialised backing materials and custom machined features to provide higher throughput solutions for parts and materials handing
Manipulation of machinery safety devices
(July 2006)
Frank Schrever of Pilz Safe Automation discusses the implications of a recent BGIA Study: 'Manipulation of protective devices'
Predictive intelligence prevents plant failure
(July 2006)
Machinery health management technologies have enabled BASF Antwerp to maximise plant output and reduce costs through the introduction of a maintenance strategy based on predictive intelligence
Motion control centre set to open in 2007
(June 2006)
Construction work has begun on a new Siemens Technology and Application Centre for Motion Control in Erlangen, Germany
Chocolate pouring machine to feature in Hannover
(April 2006)
Demonstration at Hannover Messe (24th to 28th April) will show the pouring process for chocolate products with different layers to illustrate effectiveness of factory automation products
NEC show combination a hit with visitors
(March 2006)
More than 5500 visitors flock to NEC for two-day event comprising block of ten industrial shows leading organiser to declare the event a success
Factory PCs work in unfriendly conditions
(January 2006)
The Katana and Sabre ranges of factory PCs are claimed to bring a whole new level of efficiency to the factory floor
Compact fit for gearhead trio
(January 2006)
Three precision transducer gearheads have mounting design that assures precision alignment and compact modular fit with any Bu-Ord size 11 information transducing device
Locking system keeps critical joints intact
(December 2005)
US industry is adopting an innovative fastener locking system that can stop joint failure and production downtime by preventing thread loosening from starting, even in counterbored hole applications
Fastener locking system helps avoid joint failures
(December 2005)
For fail-safe joint integrity in critical applications, an innovative fastener locking system can stop joint failure and production downtime by preventing thread loosening from starting
Legacy software upgraded with ease
(November 2005)
Yaskawa Engineering Europe came to the aid of Dunlop Aircraft Tyres when the Birmingham-based aircraft equipment company needed to modify the software in some of its production machinery
German expansion boosts UK supply
(November 2005)
Following substantial expansion at its sister plant in Germany, RA Rodriguez now has far greater capacity to supply UK customers with its own range of linear motion products machined to order
Simple Scada job expands to plantwide control
(October 2005)
A modest project to automate a compressor house has been expanded to embrace the whole of Yorkshire Fittings' Leeds factory
Backwashing filter keeps paper mill online
(October 2005)
A Cross automatic backwashing filter has successfully cured problems with the main raw water inlet supply to restore uninterrupted production at a large UK paper mill
Infra-red camera inspects high voltage systems
(October 2005)
Electrophysics, which develops infra-red imaging cameras, has introduced HotShot
25 years of seals and bearings
(August 2005)
Woodex Bearing Company, manufacturer of oil-impregnated split wood bearings and Meco custom-engineered shaft seals, marks its 25th year of operation this September
Mounts stop shocks of force and power
(August 2005)
A new series of ring-type natural rubber vibration and shock mounts features a low natural frequency which will remain constant in a wide range of loads
Open and shut case for quarter-turn locks
(June 2005)
Quarter-turn locks are simple assemblies, quickly fitted with a single nut, with many advantages, including accommodation of a good degree of variability in installation
UK manufacturing has more positives than reported
(April 2005)
Mike Hall, Chairman of the Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association (MMMA) is more positive about the UK economy
Ethernet Powerlink adopted as draft standard
(March 2005)
The adoption of Ethernet Powerlink as a draft standard follows advances in stack development and implementation