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News Release from: Applied Automation Technologies | Subject: Aluminium profile systems - machinery, guarding
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 September 2006
Aluminium profile systems build
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Aluminium profile systems cover from simple applications such as machine safety guards and work benches through to complex systems for machine frames, conveyors and linear slides.
The introduction of aluminium profile systems for use as machine guarding, machine frames and work stations was ground breaking news when it first entered the market many years ago Now the market has matured and is exercised by many companies offering the user either quick delivery, a wide range of accessories or maybe even pre-assembled perimeter fencing, therefore having access to a modular assembly system is not difficult
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 7 Mar 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Now ask yourself 'where can a supplier of profile systems focus their efforts to gain the customers confidence?' According to the engineering team at Applied Automation, exclusive UK distributor for the MayTec range of profile systems, the differentiators now come in the form of the 'ease of use of the system', and 'ease of supply', which is achieved by providing expertise and support at the point of sale coupled with the ability to offer the complete solution if required.
Within the MayTec product range you will discover a daunting array of products and solutions to cover simple applications such as machine safety guards and work benches through to complex systems for machine frames, conveyor systems and linear slides.
To make specification simpler for the user, Applied Automation has established a team of application experts to guide and support you throughout the process of specification, design and assembly.
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Once you have defined your requirements and informed Applied Automation, they will go to work and provide you with a design service free of charge, leaving you safe in the knowledge that the best MayTec solution has been proposed by specialists with a knowledge bank of applications and solutions.
Of course this is not the end of the process, the service available then extends into site assembly and system installation if so desired.
Thus making it easy for you to specify and use the system, with support from the experts.
So, if you are still using steel machine frames and welded machine fencing for guards, stop, it is time you considered the alternatives and if you have already switched to the aluminium profile solutions, well done, but now contact Applied Automation to discover what MayTec can do for you! * About Applied Automation - Applied Automation is a privately owned company, founded in 1986, which prides itself on delivering high standards in customer service.
There are three facet's to the business covering manufacturing of control systems and machine design and build, the supply of automation and industrial control products and also the application and supply of the MayTec aluminium profile system They are proud to have successfully built up a reputation in providing an excellent level of service.
This has been achieved through a combination of excellence, including the product range on offer allowing exceptional build quality, the availability of product ensuring prompt delivery times and the help available from their friendly experienced team of Engineers.
The Applied Automation customers come from all sectors of industry including automotive, aerospace, nuclear, chemical and pharmaceutical from machine builders to manufacturers and end users, with this level of experience it is no accident that our knowledge is so extensive.
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