8th February 2024
Leeds manufacturer and supplier of standard parts and components, WDS Components, has launched a new DIN 653 knurled thumb screw variant. The new thumb screw is based on the brand’s existing design but features a wider, low profile head that conforms to the DIN standard.
7th February 2024
In all aspects of life, consumers are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. The logistics sector is reacting, providing cleaner ways of getting parcels to people. Consequently, more postal services, e-commerce giants and delivery companies are switching to electric vans. However, sustainability can’t come at the cost of lower service levels, which is easier said than done when vehicle range and charging times are considered.
After years of changing new casings and propellers every three months to their process pump, a metal industry operator switched their worn-out pump to one of Sulzer’s EMW slurry pumps at their melt shop.
6th February 2024
In a motion system, position sensors can be crucial to ensure safety. Particularly in applications working in close proximity to humans, such as surgical robots, or even where sensitive equipment has to be protected, position feedback is key.
Edge computing is becoming increasingly more crucial to optimizing data-driven activities, supporting the implementation of innovative digital technologies and ultimately the creation of the smart factories of the future.
2nd February 2024
Selecting the appropriate slot and pole combination for a brushless DC (BLDC) motor has implications for its speed and torque output. The choice of pole, slot and winding configurations can also impact the smoothness and control of torque delivery, as well as efficiency.
Wenn es um die kontrollierte, schonende und homogene Trocknung von nassen Feststoffen geht, sind Wirbelschichttrockner in puncto Leistung und erreichter Qualität unübertroffen. Seit Langem sind diese Anlagen daher das Rückgrat vieler Produktionseinrichtungen in der Pharma-, Chemie- sowie der Lebensmittel- und Getränkeindustrie.
1st February 2024
Food processing companies that already have a complete automation system in place, which has been successfully running for years, may think that upgrading can be deferred, only to be replaced when absolutely essential.
Boston Gear introduces the next generation of its market-leading 700 Series Worm Gear Speed Reducer. The SS700 Gen2 stainless steel speed reducer is an evolution of its first-generation series that has served the food and beverage industry for over 10 years.
31st January 2024
Founded in 1971, Refineria del Centro is a major company in Argentina manufacturing and commercializing various types of food products, including edible and refined oils and fats. Its modern factory near Cordoba is ISO 22000 certified, ensuring all food handling and processing are performed to a high standard of hygiene.