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Software streamlines inspections

A global chemicals business has achieved an 85 per cent reduction in time spent on hazardous area inspections and repairs after adopting innovative data capture software from Terrington Data ... more
Inspection & measurement

Vibration meter detects early signs of failure

Monitran’s new hand-held meter, the MTN/VM220, which was launched at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2013, is suitable for detecting the early signs of component wear or failure in pumps, ... more
Inspection & measurement

Adaptable 3D inclinometer

Turck Banner’s 3D inclinometer can be adapted extensively and precisely by the customer to the requirements of the application via IO-Link.With a double 360 degree measuring range, the sensor is not ... more
Inspection & measurement

Infrared non-contact thermometer

The Mini RayTemp infrared thermometer from ETI is a compact, lightweight and low cost non-contact infrared thermometer. Simply aim and pull the trigger to display the temperature of the item being ... more
Inspection & measurement

New ranges introduced for torque measuring system

Kistler Instruments has added three new measuring ranges to its KiTorq torque measuring system. The new ranges of 100, 200, and 5 000Nm have been added to the existing ranges of 500, 1,000, 2,000 or ... more
Inspection & measurement

Digital display pressure gauge

With a full five-digit display (12mm high digits) and accuracy of ±0.25 per cent FS, the new Omega Engineering DPG8001 series digital pressure gauge is said to offer excellent performance and value ... more
Inspection & measurement

Metal detector for conveyor belts

The new Elcon single face metal detector from S+S Inspection is simple to install in existing and new conveyor belt and chute systems for the detection of magnetic and non-magnetic contamination up ... more
Inspection & measurement

Laser sensor for food and beverage

Micro-Epsilon has launched a new IP69K-protected series of laser sensors that are suitable for measuring displacement, distance and position in demanding environments, including food and beverage ... more
Inspection & measurement

Month to go in search for apprentices and employers of 2013

Current apprentices and employers across the country are being encouraged to enter the 2013 National Apprenticeship Awards.With just a month to go until nominations close (on the 26th April 2013), ... more
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Theatre push-pull chains benefit industry at large

The great benefit of using chain to move a load is that it can be stored compactly, a clear benefit in systems design. But whilst it is a good choice for pulling, chain can’t be used to push the ... more
Drives & transmissions

Selecting the ideal coupling

Flexible shaft couplings connect two shafts, end to end. They transmit rotation from one to the other and accommodate the slight, unintentional misalignment that is always present when two ... more
Drives & transmissions

Drives do the paperwork

Two lines at one of the UK’s biggest paper mills have recently been updated with new AC drives from Control Techniques. SCA’s Trafford Park paper mill in Manchester produces a wide range of household ... more
Drives & transmissions

Software streamlines inspections

A global chemicals business has achieved an 85 per cent reduction in time spent on hazardous area inspections and repairs after adopting innovative data capture software from Terrington Data ... more
Inspection & measurement

Happy workstation, happy worker

Despite increasing numbers of robots and machines on UK’s production lines, people remain a key and important resource. Ross Townshend, an expert in manual production systems at Bosch Rexroth, ... more
Health & safety

Energy Saving Benefits of Low Friction Bearings

Throughout industry, there is a focus on the energy efficiency of electrically powered machinery and equipment. The chosen bearings also affect energy consumption so it may be worthwhile to draw on ... more
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