New ‘Big-Bay-2’ workshop opening
10th September 2021
Sulzer to host inaugural virtual ceremony for expanded Indonesian service center
Latest Press Releases
New linear actuator increases duty cycle and lifetime for use in tough environments
9th September 2021
A new linear actuator provides OEM applications with up to 100% duty cycle for repeated use, a total which is significantly higher than comparable electric actuators says the manufacturer.
Stock Guaranteed – Overcoming the standard parts and components stock shortage
As Covid and Brexit hit UK imports – standard parts and components included – OEMs have been forced to respond. Component delays have impacted time to market and availability of existing OEM-designed products, requiring alternate supply channels or even re-specification and re-design.
Dredging vessels rely on Stromag clutches and couplings
Many harbours and canals owe their existence to dredging vessels. Designed to suck sediment up from the depths, these vessels help to combat sedimentation to ensure safe access for shipping.
Driving innovation on the warehouse floor
To improve throughput and space utilisation, warehouses use stacker cranes for the automated retrieval and storage of goods. While operating at high speed, these devices effectively locate, pick, transport and unload cargo. Variable speeds drives (VSDs) play a key role in determining their correct and effective operations.
Rail OEMs can benefit from KM Tools on the line
8th September 2021
A railway pioneer, the UK has a long and proud history in the train manufacturing industry. Nowadays, leading rail OEMs operate state-of-the-art UK-based production lines, each designed to manufacture the next generation of trains. KM Tools is helping OEMs to meet the demand for advanced rolling stock with a turnkey, bespoke engineering service for production machinery.
Enclosures specified to protect the UK’s machines
Enclosures provide a safe and secure location for electrical power and control components as well as protecting against environmental conditions.
Considerations for stall torque when specifying brushless dc motors
When specifying brushless DC motors, the designer will of course consider key parameters such as operating speed and torque, along with voltage and current. Just as important, but often overlooked, is the stall torque of the motor
National Highways extends framework agreement with ECS
6th September 2021
ECS Engineering Services’ initial three-year agreement with National Highways has been extended for another year to maintain multiple drainage pumping stations in Derbyshire, the East Midlands and Nottinghamshire.
Optimal goes hybrid at CHEMUK 2021
3rd September 2021
Optimal will have a hybrid physical and virtual presence at CHEMUK 2021 supply-chain expo. During the event, visitors will be able to learn about the company’s state-of-the-art process control and quality assurance technologies for the chemical industry.