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Upgrade for low-volume briquetter

The B-220 Series pilot plant and small production volume briquetter from KR Komarek has been redesigned to simplify maintenance, facilitate roll changes and strengthen the drive train.

News from KR Komarek (13 May 2002)

Aqueous cleaning replaces trichloroethylene

 User application article   An aqueous cleaning system has allowed a leading actuator manufacturers to completely eliminate the potentially hazardous solvent trichloroethylene from its manufacturing process.

News from Kerry Ultrasonics ( 7 May 2002)

Transport of delight for jig maker

 User application article   NPL Technologies recently completed a project which was a major breakthrough in producing jigs and fixtures for the UK and European rail industry.

News from NPL Technologies ( 7 May 2002)

Trio boost design activities

NPL Technologies has made a major investment in its design department, with the arrival of the three principals of design company Fondesco as full time employees.

News from NPL Technologies ( 6 May 2002)

UK Water Treatment expands northwards

Following a number of prestigious contracts, UK Water Treatment has opened a new operations centre in Cheadle.

News from UK Water Treatment ( 6 May 2002)

Cosolvent ultrasonic system cleans flux from PCBs

 User application article   General Dynamics United Kingdom has been won over by the ability of a Kerry cosolvent ultrasonic machine to remove flux from printed circuit boards destined for the aerospace industry.

News from Kerry Ultrasonics (19 April 2002)

Wiltshire NHS Trust eliminates scale fouling

 User application article   The North Wilts and Swindon Healthcare NHS Trust has incorporated the latest AquaVantage digital electronic scale control system into a newly refurbished plant room.

News from UK Water Treatment (19 April 2002)

One-stop shop cuts goods-in procedures

In recent times "one stop shop" has become an overworked phrase, but Toolcraft Plastics has found its facility to ultrasonically weld plastic parts has proved more than just useful to clients.

News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) (15 April 2002)

Aqueous degreasers are greener alternatives

A pair of highly versatile aqueous degreasers provide a greener alternative for metal finishers degreasing with chlorinated solvents such as trichloroethylene.

News from Kerry Ultrasonics (11 April 2002)

Kerry cleans up for Springpart

 User application article   Springpart Manufacturing has doubled throughput at its Redditch plant following the installation of a special Metal Finishing MF 525 four-stage cleaning system from Kerry Ultrasonics.

News from Kerry Ultrasonics ( 9 April 2002)

Powder metallurgy thesis competition

The Education and Training Group of the EPMA is organising a competition for theses on powder metallurgy at both diploma/masters and doctorate/PhD levels.

News from European Powder Metallurgy Association ( 5 April 2002)

Materials testing system keeps it clean

MTS Systems Corp has developed a novel servoelectric materials testing system.

News from MTS Systems Electromechanical Division ( 3 April 2002)

Plastic hot air staking works for ABB Metering

 User application article   The cost-effectiveness of Phasa plastic hot air staking is being exploited by ABB Metering in the manufacture of moulded impeller assemblies used at the heart of its range of commercial water meters.

News from Phasa Developments (20 March 2002)

Subcontract manufacture for plastic parts

Toolcraft Plastics has helped several companies experiencing difficulties downsizing to improve supply of plastic components by closing the in-house facility and transferring production to Toolcraft.

News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) (19 March 2002)

Design guide highlights plastic hot air staking

A free 16-page design guide highlighting the capabilities and benefits of plastic hot air staking is now available on request from Harlow-based Phasa Developments.

News from Phasa Developments (28 February 2002)

Green cleaning system cuts energy costs by 80%

 User application article   An aqueous multistage cleaning system from Kerry Ultrasonics has allowed Boosey and Hawkes to completely eliminate organic solvents from its cleaning process.

News from Kerry Ultrasonics (22 February 2002)

Rigid polyurethane moulding down to 1mm thick

Techniques at Norse Precision Castings for moulding rigid polyurethane can produce wall thickness from 1 to 30mm with tolerances as low as +/-0.3mm.

News from Norse Precision Castings (11 February 2002)

Overmoulding saves on volume two material parts

Two part/colour moulding using the same machine often means complex, expensive tools and machines but using two tools or machines can provide cost benefits and offer other advantages.

News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) (11 February 2002)

Cost-effective bespoke plating

A dedicated new GBP 1 million purpose-built facility is providing OEMs and other discerning partners with access to market leading high-specification surface finishing.

News from Tecan ( 5 February 2002)

Aluminium prepared for bonding to polymers

A new multiple gun beadblasting system has been designed to process aluminium pressings which require surface finishing in preparation for bonding to rubber, plastics and composites  Brochure available  

News from Guyson International (31 January 2002)

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