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Why do O-rings fail?
There are a number of reasons why O-rings can fail. Understanding what risks are posed to your sealing components and how to identify and mitigate these is essential in quickly understanding possible...
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Guiding industry
Jonathan Wilkins discusses how automated guided vehicles have advanced from simple materials handlers to intelligent autonomous robotsKonrad Lorenz won the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine in...
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Inspiring future engineers with employer engagement
Simon Biggs discusses why engineering businesses should offer engagement programmes to primary school children as a way of tackling the skills gap and inspiring the engineers of the futureIt has been...
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Selecting the right material handling conveyor
Choosing a material handling conveyor for a manufacturer’s operations requires a look at the part and the manufacturing process and layout. Zach Arnold reportsMaterial handling conveyors are often a...
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A beginner’s guide to oil analysis
Oil analysis is a regular predictive maintenance technique practiced by most lubrication engineers and maintenance professionals to keep their machines healthy and working. As the name suggests, oil...
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First radar level sensor for liquids with 80GHz
VEGAPULS 64 is the first radar level sensor on the market for liquids that measures at a frequency of 80 GHz. This feature enables considerably better focusing of the radar beam.With this new...
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Keeping water - and other - vapours out of anything
Every valve, seal, mastic and enclosure ever produced lets some water through - as water vapour has the ability to permeate through every single material.Many materials and sealants are great at...
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How are you spending your downtime?
Robert Glass explains how food and beverage plant managers can make the most of downtimePlanned downtime is a a critical part of the production cycle, allowing maintenance and plant engineers to assess...
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Errant feeder operation and possible solutions
Terry Stemler summarises the most common problems with feeders and provide ways to potentially solve the problems, or at least alleviate themIt is quite common to encounter flow problems in various...
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Automation for sustainable development
Jonathan Wilkins explores how advanced technology can be used to create sustainable solutions and tackle world povertyThe United Nations has reported that almost half of the world’s population lives on...
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Lubricating the halal food market
Mark Burnett looks at the role of food-safe lubricants in halal food production and ensuring machinery is contaminant-free and fully-functionalThe growing halal food market means that plant managers...
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Ensure weld quality with non-destructive testing
Ensuring weld quality is crucial to ensure that materials and structures continue to perform to the required standards. Jason De Silveira reportsVisual examination before, during and after the welding...
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Tube couplings: alternative to ferrule fittings
With the newly developed VOSSLok40 tube coupling system, Voss is now offering users of 40° ferrule fittings a high-quality alternative.The system is based on the principle of tube forming established...
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Energy efficient robots
Jonathan Wilkins discusses how three technologies can improve the energy efficiency of industrial robotsFrom placing bricks in the toilet cistern, to cling film over the windows, there are many ways to...
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Managing the rise in powdered food
Stephen Harding explains how powder manufacturers can maximise throughput and efficiency. He focusses on the use of ultrasonic screening equipment and how it can overcome screen blinding issuesAvid...
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Biofilms: they will leave you hot under the collar
Biofilm build up in water cooling systems can cost manufacturing businesses a double digit percentage increase in their annual electricity bills. Dr Simona Vasilescu reportsNo one likes going to the...
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Bearings for those who aren't bulking up
Specialist supplier of miniature bearings, SMB Bearings, is now offering a small batch relubrication service.Those looking to buy or relubricate just a few bearings with specialised grease will no...
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Automation for sustainable development
Jonathan Wilkins explores how advanced technology can be used to create sustainable solutions and tackle world povertyThe United Nations has reported that almost half of the world’s population lives on...
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Threaded line vac conveyors
Exair’s new aluminium 2-1/2 NPT and 3 NPT Threaded Line Vac Air Operated Conveyors convert ordinary pipe into a powerful conveying system for parts, scrap, trim and other bulk materials.Their larger...
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Watch out for the fatberg costs
Mario Kelly explains how a business failing to treat its waste water contributes to the formation of fatbergs in sewersWith the blame for fatbergs often placed on consumers clogging drains with...
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