Versatile crane in a compact design
The intelligent Konecranes CXT hoist concept combines space efficiency with high reliability and promises a long service life. The CXT crane features an especially compact and robust design — equipped...
View ArticleFive-axis water jet cutting
Waterjet systems manufacturer Jet Edge Inc's EDGE X-5 5-axis water jet system cuts complex taper-free and 3D parts from virtually any material. Featuring Jet Edge's Permalign EDGE technology, the EDGE...
View ArticleIndustrial grade, clear viewing panes
IRISS, known for its shatterproof and UV resistant infrared windows, is also able to supply window products for UV and visual inspection as well as all three infrared spectrums. Indeed the latest...
View ArticleScrew pump for lubricating liquids
Colfax Fluid Handling's new screw pump for lubricating liquids covers a wide capacity range with a variety of installation variations. The pumps are suitable even for rough operating conditions.The new...
View ArticleFlexible cooling with shell-and-tube heat exchangers
Shell-and-tube heat exchangers are the cooler of choice for many applications. In addition to one-off and custom designs, numerous standard types have been developed to meet the specific requirements...
View ArticleSafety technology improved for acetylene filling systems
With the new model MGN, Witt-Gasetechnik has launched a safety device that protects against accidents when filling acetylene gas cylinders. The decomposition arrestor has undergone an acetylene...
View ArticleCustomisable pressure and thermal sensor solutions
Honeywell has announced that it has launched new customisable pressure and thermal sensor solutions – including modules with multiple sensors and technologies integrated inside.Heaters, magnetic,...
View ArticleSpray droplet size measurement
Malvern’s Spraytec system measures across a wide range of particle sizes (0.1–2000 microns) during real-time spray actuationThe Aerosol Dispensers Directive 75/324/EEC and Cosmetic Products Regulation...
View ArticleLarge format wireless LED display enables the remote display of...
Mantracourt has announced the release of the T24-LD1, a large format LED display that has been designed to integrate into its T24 wireless instrumentation range of products. The T24-LD1 is a four-digit...
View ArticleBall valve meets toughest requirements
Extreme operating conditions with temperatures up to 450°C and pressures up to 420 bar require special sealing technology in ball valves. Standard Soft Seated Ball Valves simply aren't ready for this...
View ArticleSemi-rotary drive with twin pistons
Festo has launched a semi-rotary drive with twin pistons that offers excellent precision, stiffness and loadability. Using an innovative bearing system, the DRRD actuator can handle higher loads with...
View ArticleTaking steam systems to the next level
As the drive for reduced waste levels and cleaner energy continues to strengthen, steam is beginning to fulfil its potential in a number of innovative industrial applications. Chris Gaunt discusses the...
View ArticleWashdown gearmotor stirs food machine builders
Olsen Engineering UK has launched the Bison SANIMotor range of stainless steel gearmotors that meets the IP69K extreme washdown rating. SANIMotor gearmotors are designed to meet the IP69K extreme...
View ArticleThermal imaging camera detects faults before they lead to real problems
BASF is one of the largest international chemical groups in the world with more than 110,000 employees. Its Antwerp plant is the second largest of the company’s plants and for more than 15 years this...
View ArticleAdapters combine for multi-axis linear positioning systems
MiniTec has extended its modular linear positioning system range with newly developed precision adapters that facilitate the actuators to be combined easily and economically to form multi-axis...
View ArticleNorthern Manufacturing show moving up a gear
Northern Manufacturing & Electronics 2013 - taking place at Event City Manchester, UK, October 2nd and 3rd - has already attracted the support of many of the world’s top equipment...
View ArticleRegulations compel industries to implement safety instrumented systems
European process and discrete industries are bouncing back from the economic downturn and focus on improving their production.The improving market conditions encourage them to invest in new automation...
View ArticleField-replaceable and pre-calibrated gas sensors
The E4400 is a portable flue gas analyser designed for emissions monitoring and maintenance and tuning of combustion processes. Its rugged design and True NOx capability makes the E4400 a suitable...
View ArticleNew casting material for low temperature applications
Particular demands are placed on steels that are used in the low temperature range – they have to withstand temperatures down to -196°C. To date, austenitic steels have been used. However, because of...
View ArticleSpectrometers measure vegetation from the ground and the air
A pair of super-lightweight miniature spectrometers from Ocean Optics is helping researchers investigate plant parameters in a verdant patch of New Zealand grassland.The compact STS model...
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