Linear and rotary direct drives offer significant advantages in the operation of demanding positioning systems. They deliver high speeds and acceleration values. In addition, they are low-maintenance, provide very long service lives and have the best characteristics for synchronisation and positioning accuracy. Nevertheless, there are still reservations in mechanical eng...
When solid materials mix, a degree of material segregation is inevitable. A variety of processes are used to achieve a predetermined level of uniformity in batch mixing processes, however other processes downstream can cause the materials to separate again. With proper design considerations and awareness of the material segregation physics at work, processes and products...
Trends toward affordability and ease of use are bringing professional 3D printing technology in house for many designers and engineers. The growing expectation that a CAD drawing can become a real three-dimensional object in a matter of hours is altering how companies see the design process. It can be faster, more effective and less costly. The longer a product stays in...
BALL AND CUP Accessory used in installations to allow movement where high accuracy is required. Ball and Cup BI-DIRECTIONAL A load cell which can be used to monitor both positive and negative changes. COMPENSATED TEMPERATURE RANGE The temperature range a load cell can operate in to full scale and still be reliable. COMPRESSION LOAD CELL A load cell designed...
Population health is a primary concern of water utilities, whether water demands are typical (daily demands) or an out-of-the-ordinary event occurs and threatens the continuous, safe supply of potable water. Water utilities must be prepared to respond to emergencies before they occur, and this is where hydraulic modeling can be particularly useful. Water utilitie...
Utilities are facing massive changes that affect all aspects of their business, from planning through operations. Once an industry characterized as technology-risk averse, utilities have been shifting to more agile approaches with a higher tolerance for risk. Modeling the grid to accommodate these changes requires new approaches and closer relationships with trusted tech...
Just as the U.S. Space Program gave us technologies initially designed for space travel that morphed into scores of other industries, such is the case with the offshore oil and gas industry. Technologies developed for large offshore oil and gas rigs to withstand wind, wave action, and many other types of harsh marine conditions have been successfully used by the offshore...
We are proud of bringing Italian technology to the world. The strength of our shredders, together with the meticulous planning that we put into custom-made projects, are a unique combination which is increasingly requested by companies specialised in processing and disposal of waste and industrial materials worldwide. For SatrindTech there is nothing better than whe...
Schunk USA has started construction of an expansion at its U.S. headquarters in Morrisville, North Carolina, which will more than double the size of existing facilities. The U.S. headquarters is already the company’s largest facility outside of Germany. This expansion will provide space for a new tech center and training facility, additional manufacturing capabilities an...
Registering 54.7 for August, the Gardner Business Index (GBI): Metalworking fell slightly from July, lowering the year-to-date average index value to 55.5. For the year-to-date and 12-month periods, the index is up 5 points and 6 points, respectively. The backlog component of the metalworking index is closely monitored by Gardner Intelligence, as backlogs are consider...
The correct bearings for an application let a stepper motor run efficiently across its design speed range, minimize friction and power loss, produce little noise, and have a long service life. Motors containing roller bearings for heavy belt loads may prematurely fail when run with an in-line coupler because a minimum load is not maintained.
Gutekunst Federn has summarized the main features of spring steel wires for the production of compression springs, extension springs, torsion springs and bent wire parts at https://blog.federnshop.com/federstahldraht. In addition to the standard spring steel EN 10270-1 SH and DH, the dynamically demanding valve spring wire VDSiCr (Oteva 70) and the corrosion-resistant st...
Recycling: the seventh and most important resource in the world. A need to meet other needs, without turning to natural resources once again. Recycling is much more than an opportunity. Today, it is ever more a solution: for people, for the environment, for companies. 18th March 2018 the whole world joins forces in a Global Recycling Day, to see recycling as a resourc...
The city that is worth a fortune Even today in Bolivia saying that something is "worth a Potosì" is to say that it is worth a fortune. And just by passing through the streets of Potosì and listening to the stories of the former miners about the history of the city, you become aware of the beauty and magic of what was once one of the richest cities in the world. And n...
Djibouti is located at the junction of the three rifts – the East African, the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea rifts. It plays a crucial junction role for import and export, representing a major gateway connection. This is one of the reasons that motivated the Djibouti Ports & Free Zones Authority to begin construction of a $3.5 billion dollar free trade zone, which ext...
The completion, and maintenance of the existing part of the 7th Ring Road started at the beginning of 2017. It includes the road development, starting from the western part, connected with the Regional Road, till intersection 71 on Al-Fahahil hihgway. In addition, it covers upgrading all the seven intersections of the Road, with total length of 22 km, plus 3 pedestrian o...
White papers are publicly available documents written by specialists on a specific technical issue. As such, they are of considerable value to professional users. White papers can be downloaded and freely disseminated. They are also routinely quoted in technical publications, and contain not only explanatory text, but also images and graphics, tables, charts and links. ...
Panasonic has released a new White Paper that provides wide-ranging information about various aspects of Lithium battery technology. Following the White Paper on lead-acid batteries and their specific housing characteristics, the new paper is the second document of its kind. The White Papers give developers and technical professionals the opportunity to leverage the e...
These guides contain all the information require to be able to select the most suitable power take-off unit for your application. Including: allowable side loads, torque capacities, dimensions, duty classifications, power ratings, speeds, weights, ordering codes, etc. To suit manufacturing process industry, factory machines, test rigs and test benches, commercial veh...
The use of compressed air in paint workshop is subject to certain obligations in order to have a safe and quality work. Compressed air specialist since 1978, PREVOST is your partner since 40 years to meet your requirements as closely as posible.Thus, we are aware of the difficulties that you may encounter in this type of application, and we know how to avoid them. ...
Process and petrochemical industries, pulp and paper industry, homogeniser machines, food industry, water treatment, etc., they are all the application of diaphragm pressure gauges. What are the differences between the pressure gauges with and without diaphragm seal? Why is important to add a diaphragm seal? When the medium is corrosive, flowing, heterogeneous, hig...
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Failure of a single electrical connector can stop production in a split second. Repair time depends mainly on the type of connection that is used. The right connector can make repair time a matter of minutes, versus several hours of hardwiring. The right cord grip, cable gland or connector can also help to prevent failure in the first place. Once the right technica...
The fundamental objectives of manufacturing — improve quality, decrease cycle time and reduce costs— are the primary reasons that jigs and fixtures are so abundant. It doesn’t matter if the operation is fully automated or entirely manual; jigs and fixtures are deployed throughout manufacturing operations with the goal of reducing costs while accelerating production proce...
The functioning of a double softening system, on which an OFS residual-hardness monitoring device is connected, is schematically illustrated in an animation.
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The industrial backbone plays a key role in industrial communication networks. It serves as an “intermediary” between the traditional enterprise network and the industrial network with its machine and cell levels. That’s why it should be given special attention as soon as the planning of an industrial network solution begins.
Along the same thought plane, a report from Canonical, the maker of Ubuntu Core IoT OS, indicates a skills gap is currently affecting recruitment for the Internet of Things (IoT) space. We can assume, again, this refers to IT, software, and cybersecurity professionals. The survey purveyor claims, “Businesses are struggling to recruit employees with the skills needed to m...
The BF135.8 crusher bucket is working in a very big quarry in China. Mounted on a Cat 349 D excavator, it's crushing basalt. The use of the MB Crusher bucket enables the company to recover valuable raw material and reuse it: a choice that makes it economical and at the same time increases its business. MB crusher and screening buckets ( suitable for any operating machine...
The first crusher bucket was introduced in 2001. It was invented by five brothers from Breganze. "We were born and raised amid the oil, grease and diesel of earth-moving machines - say the Azzolin brothers - We worked with them day and night. We'd had an idea buzzing around in our heads for some time though; to come up with an economic and innovative way to reuse the wa...
The quality of gears and other mechanical components of the gear motor guarantee the best performance under long operation times. CLR Sales Engineer Juan Miguel Navarro acknowledges that in order to achieve such a quality, surface treatments are the added value that turn a good product into the ideal solution to every need. Do you want to find out why? Click on the butto...
A substance's flash point highly influences your hazardous area classification, while it's ignition temperature determines the temperature class (T-Class) of your equipment. This video shows the flash point of two common liquids: gasoline and diesel. Read the full blog for a technical deep dive:
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) is currently implementing Al Khor Expressway Project, which is one of the key projects of the Qatar Expressway Programme. The project, scheduled to be completed by Q4, 2019, includes the construction of dual five-lane carriageway in addition to 10 grade-separated interchanges, fast cycling lane and shared path for both pedestrian a...
Learning What Causes Static Electricity Static electricity can be a major nuisance in manufacturing facilities. It can affect the finish/quality of the products being produced, impact the speed of the operation, and cause workers to experience uncomfortable shocks. But it doesn’t have to be this way. There are steps that can be taken to eliminate or control static withi...
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Pharmaceutical companies and related fine chemical industries develop, manufacture and supply worldwide specialty chemicals, drug intermediates, and final active pharma ingredients. The production of such chemicals calls upon the use of chemical engineering installations, chemical reactor vessels etc, necessitating the use of sealing elements and gaskets.
