Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Operating Conditions",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Cutting lubricants shop floor safety highlighted from
Houghton Plc, which we summarised at the time by saying "A supplier of industrial production lubricants and fluid management services will be majoring on worker health and Safety associated with shop floor use of lubricants".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Data communication interface introduced from
Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation: "A compatible communication interface for industrial recorders and data acquisition equipment eliminates the need for dedicated software to connect with other devices".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Parker Hannifin
concerning its Advanced IQAN sensors
- take a look at Hydraulics system sensors are very compact
which says: "A range of pressure, temperature, accelerometer, proximity, rotary and tilt sensors are extremely compact and lightweight, and meet the specific needs of the mobile sector".
Take a look also at the news release from John Crane EAA, Laser aligns and measures machinery,
as well as Machine tests carton erection force needed from Lloyd Instruments,
and Users now seek more bandsaw performance from Kasto.
See also:
Cool infrared thermometers operate in 250 deg C
(November 2007)
Infrared thermometers operate in 250 deg C do not need any cooling when checking materials on production lines and in process environments
Workholding vices provide high strength
(September 2007)
A range of workholding vices provide high strength, dependable workpiece clamping with a large grip capacity; there are also power vices for HMC and VMC work
Cranes to improve galvanised products throughput
(August 2007)
Two galvanising companies have ordered cranes to to increase crane lifting capability and improve material throughput in factories in the UK and overseas
Ceramic linear bearings are more reliable
(August 2007)
Ceramic linear bearings maintain longer and more reliable performance and are claimed to have an exceptional life span while requiring little or no lubrication, reports Micromech
Simulation reduces RFID label development time
(August 2007)
By simulating radio frequency identification labels with electromagnetic simulation software a company has reduced the time to develop RFID labels from 7-10 days to 2-3 days
Regulation Part L, favours variable speed drives
(July 2007)
With the aim of reducing the 'carbon footprint' of commercial buildings, updated UK Building Regulations have identified variable speed drives as important, and a guide explains why
Corrosion-resistant universal joint for conveyors
(June 2007)
Belden has developed corrosion-resistant universal joints and drive shaft assemblies for packaging and conveying applications
Digital load sensors with USB output
(May 2007)
Loadstar Sensors has announced the iLoad series of digital load/force sensors, allegedly the world's first capacitive load sensors with USB output
Vehicle noise and vibration testing selected
(May 2007)
LMS has announced that automotive engineering specialists MIRA has selected LMS Test.Lab for vehicle noise and vibration testing and development
Non-contact optical measurement for roughness
(May 2007)
Alicona Imaging has introduced 4 InfiniteFocus, a 3D surface characterisation device that allows the collection of optical 3D datasets from the surface of a material
High-performance bearings maximise uptime
(May 2007)
NSK's high-performance bearings provide extended uptime and reduced maintenance costs, despite operating conditions of extreme heat, water ingress, and lubricant contaminated with water and scale
Torque sensor with digital signal processing
(May 2007)
Kistler Instruments has developed a robust, non-contact torque sensor with integrated digital signal processing called the Type 4504A
Landing gear analysis software
(May 2007)
Software to build detailed aircraft landing gear models and simulate real-life performance before committing to prototypes
Integrated automation reduces costs and errors
(May 2007)
Getting discrete automation equipment elements to understand, interrogate, integrate and interact with each other is the real challenge in reducing cost, time and errors, says Dave Withenshaw
Electric tube bender reduces cycle times
(May 2007)
An all-electric tube bending machine has automated the fabrication of highly complex aircraft tubular ducting components, performing multiple bends in one cycle
Long stroke linear displacement measurement
(April 2007)
Solartron Metrology has developed the GEMCO series of linear displacement transducers for long stroke, high-accuracy measurement
Lift truck's ergonomics improves productivity
(April 2007)
Yale Europe has launched the VeracitorTM VX series of lift trucks for dependability, ergonomics, productivity, low-cost of ownership and service
Kiln shell scanning and kiln/cooler camera imaging
(April 2007)
Thermoteknix Systems installed their Centurion infrared kiln shell scanning system with advanced 3D imaging at Industrias Cementos, Guapan, Ecuador
Tow truck for loads up to three tonnes
(April 2007)
BT Rolatruc has introduced the high-performance stand-in truck, BT Tow Truck TSE300, for a wide range of towing and order-picking duties with a new steering system called E-man
Multiple sensing and monitoring in oil tanks
(April 2007)
Parker Hannifin has introduced the SensoControl OilTankController (SCOTC) which offers multiple sensing and monitoring options for hydraulic and lubricating oil tanks
Design kit for quality digital signals
(April 2007)
Panasonic and Ansoft have released a design kit, which can be used with Panasonic surface mount technology (SMT) components, for Any Layer Interstitial Via Hole (ALIVH) boards
Landing door locks for safety conscious
(April 2007)
Emessem Solenoid has designed and manufactured a fully mechanical interlocking door lock system for Hewden's goods-only hoists, improving safety whilst the hoist is in motion or between landings
Fuel and lubricating oil viscosity measurement
(April 2007)
Kittiwake has introduced oil-viscosity measuring devices to measure hydraulic oil, lubrication system and fuel oil viscosity - a key indicator of oil condition
Flexible, precision electric linear actuators
(April 2007)
Danaher Motion has launched the Thomson EC series of linear actuators offering minimum maintenance and high durability, and the T series for the most demanding applications
Permanent monitoring of separators and decanters
(April 2007)
Westfalia Separator has developed Wewatch for monitoring separators and decanters in order to diagnose machinery damage at an early stage, preventing maintenance issues and production delays
FDT for pressure, temperature and flow sensors
(April 2007)
FDT (Field Device Tool) technology offered by IFM electronic offers this technology for pressure, temperature and flow sensors
Encoders are accurate and versatile
(March 2007)
Designed for high performance motion control applications, Mercury II from MicroE Systems is superior in terms of performance, accuracy, versatility and ease of use, to other encoders in its class
Air filtration units aid slab milling machines
(March 2007)
Houghton has supplied a Scandmist MA 400D unit into Timet, the worlds largest supplier of high quality titanium metal products in hundreds of diverse applications
High quality air compressor oils added
(March 2007)
The Corena range of high quality air compressor oils is being revitalised by Shell with the introduction of two new products
Versatility and capacity of robot cell increased
(March 2007)
Re-engineering a straight-forward robot palletising cell after only five years might seem excessive but rethinking this operation, and utilising newer technology, has paid dividends
Application delivery insight
(March 2007)
With Microsoft system centre Operations Manager 2007, F5's centralised device and configuration management solution provides a complete monitoring and management solution for customers
Design and manufacture of split roller bearings
(March 2007)
SRB has launched a specialised service for the design and manufacture of split roller bearings in custom designs and in bore sizes up to 600mm and beyond
Chain selector program is free to download
(March 2007)
Renold has updated its chain selector program with a version that is available free to download from the company's web site, selecting precisely the right chain for a given application
Web enabled industrial productivity dashboard
(February 2007)
Web enabled manufacturing intelligence tool can detect production problems before productivity or quality suffers