Maintaining uptime
James Davey explains why preventative maintenance is so vital for these industriesAs John F Kennedy said in his state of the union address in January 1962, “The time to repair the roof is when the sun...
View ArticleMultihead weighing machine
The new Dataweigh EPSILON is designed specifically for the cost-effective weighing and packaging of loose products.The new Dataweigh EPSILON series combination weighers bring together the best features...
View ArticleFive steps to zero downtime
For some manufacturing sectors, downtime can cost up to £17,000 per minute and £1.03 million per hour. Often, there is no way to avoid unexpected production downtime, however, there are ways to reduce...
View ArticleBearing reconditioning can save time and money
By reconditioning large rolling bearings rather than direct replacement, companies can save time and money, while ensuring that the bearings are restored to an acceptable, functionally reliable...
View ArticleCondition analyses and predictions for machine tool components
With a new multi-channel condition monitoring system (CMS) specifically designed for machine tools, Schaeffler is pursuing two objectives: first, condition monitoring and condition predictions for key...
View ArticleCustomised hose solutions for the food industry
Food and drink producers are responsible for ensuring that their products pose no health risks and comply with the legal or contractually agreed regulations.As an international partner for the food...
View ArticleHigh efficiency filters for speciality inks
Amazon Filters has supplied a leading speciality ink manufacturer with SupaPleat II cartridge filters to ensure the high quality of the UV curing inks they supply through their own sales channels and...
View ArticleTwo wire-braided hose withstands tough applications
Power management company Eaton has expanded its range of hydraulic hoses with the launch of the Dynamax EC881 hose series.Qualified to one million impulse cycles, this new two wire-braided hose has...
View ArticleEfficient and cost-effective cleaning
Effective cleaning is critical to product integrity, productivity and profitability in all hygienic industries.By choosing the right cleaning equipment, you can reduce water, chemicals and energy costs...
View ArticleThirst for success
Alexander Marzahn & Tiziana Perchiazzi reveal how an Italian beverage producer outpaced some of its competitors thanks to modern process engineeringInnovation and tradition go hand-in-hand at...
View ArticleMicro ingredient system provides custom solution
A major design/build firm based in Minnesota, USA was awarded the project to design, engineer and construct the College of Agriculture at Auburn University’s new Poultry and Animal Nutrition Center. As...
View ArticleElectric actuators enhancing IIoT applications
As the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) gains momentum, the enhanced internetworking of physical devices is yielding cyber-physical systems with improved process state visualisation, higher-level...
View ArticleSetting new standards in hoses
Willi Emde discusses standard-tested hoses for greater security in the operational processHose lines are often referred to as a weak machine component ¬– unfairly, as it happens. Sometimes they are...
View ArticleA cool new approach
Advances in heat transfer herald a new dawn for plant temperature controlThe design and installation of efficient temperature control within plant systems has been subject to a lack of innovation for...
View ArticleFast food pumping
Bredel CIP pumps to a global brand sauce and condiments manufacturing plantWatson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) has supplied Bredel CIP (clean-in-place) pumps to a global brand sauce and...
View ArticleTransformative technology
Dr Jin Ooi reveals how digital element modelling is revolutionising process industriesIn May 2017, the British government announced the launch of an innovative new scheme to radically improve...
View ArticleRe-inventing the process industry
Modular plant concepts are globally on the rise as they shorten development and product cyclesIf you want to compete in today’s dynamic world markets, flexibility is key – in every aspect.Smaller...
View ArticleNew rotary batch mixer
A new model 700-THX-50-ARI Rotary Batch Mixer from Munson Machinery blends abrasive materials such as concrete, premix, mortar mix, glass/cullet, fibreglass, refractories, tungsten powder and ceramics,...
View ArticleExplosion protection advances
Explosion protection for gas applications can now be performed through flameless pressure relief offered by Rembe. The solution is ATEX certified (EN 16009).If the encounter of hazardous atmospheres...
View ArticleCompact actuator deployed in LNG project
Sarah Kellet reports on an electric process control actuator that assisted a ‘one day install’ for LNG separator skidsA modulating actuator was recently installed on a ‘one day install’ (ODI) wellhead...
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