articleEnergy-efficient RollerDrive provides higher sustainability
Leading natural fashion retailer Hessnatur is using energy-saving 24 volt drive technology from Interroll at its dispatch centre.
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articleWireless system transforms Ocado’s automated warehouse
Cambridge Consultants has collaborated on a wireless control system allowing the grocery retailer to co-ordinate the movements of hundreds of thousands of crates in real time and in parallel.
productSpiral conveyor record
A new state of the art distribution centre built for a leading garment retailer in Turkey includes some challenging elevation requirements. SpiralVeyors from AmbaFlex have been installed as a solution.
productWireless switching
steute develops and manufactures a wide range of switching devices which communicate by radio instead of signal cables. This makes switchgear installation easier and means that components which are often susceptible to wear and tear, such as cable carriers and slip rings, can be eliminated.
productFlange mount shaft bearings
Elesa’s new UC range of self-aligning flange bearings offer easy installation for rotating shafts on equipment such as conveyor systems, where their tolerant fit and protected bearings enable quick, simple assembly or replacement.
productSame day dispatch
Renold has launched a new same-day dispatch service for its range of BS conveyor chain. The service is available from the company’s dedicated UK service centre for chain with 3000 to 30,000lb breaking loads and with 1.5” to 6” pitch sizes.
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articleSensing the future of Industry 4.0
SICK has set a technology milestone in sensing capability for logistics, warehousing and goods handling with the new PowerProx, offering unprecedented versatility to detect any object on a high-speed production line with one range of sensors.
articleZero backlash
Oldham couplings from Ruland are zero-backlash, have a balanced design, accommodate large parallel misalignment, and are highly versatile, making them suited for precise positioning and general industrial conveyor systems.
productLean spiral solution
Inventor of the modern spiral conveyor, AmbaFlex, applies its core technology and knowledge for specific market needs. The aim is to always provide an optimum solution in the simplest way possible and provide reliability combined with a favourable total cost of ownership.
articleCustom built to last
The aluminium profiles produced by MiniTec are ideal for conveying systems and a host of other applications. HSS magazine caught up with MiniTec UK MD Gary Livingstone to learn how the company is developing.
productRollerDrive on show
Rulmeca will showcase rollers, motorised pulleys and RollerDrive at CeMAT 2016, in Hannover, from 31st of May – 3rd of June 2016.
productSmart conveying systems optimise tyre manufacturers’ material flow
A high-performance intralogistics solution helps tyre manufacturers respond flexibly to individual customer specifications, lot sizes and optimises operating costs.
productShoe retailer automates DC
Skechers was forced to automate the greater part of the processes in its distribution centre because of strong revenue growth.
productRolling On label
Qimarox is the first Dutch partner to join the Rolling On Interroll programme.
productDorner acquires Geppert-Band
Dorner is a conveyor system manufacturer and Geppert-Band, a European manufacturer of belt and modular belt conveyors.
productReels mean deals
By offering roller chain on reels, as opposed to boxed lengths, leading industrial chain manufacturer and supplier FB Chain is helping customers to reduce wastage and eliminate quality issues due to unnecessary joins – saving time, effort and money.
productSpiral conveyor
The SpiralVeyor SVo Series is the economic solution to handle cases with repeating sizes in the AmbaFlex SpiralVeyor program.
productIntegrated processing and packaging solutions
Conveyor Systems Limited (CSL) will exhibit a range of conveyors and innovative vertical transport systems at the PPMA Total Show 2016, including the Qimarox Prorunner Mk1 and versatile Ambaflex spiral elevator/ lowerator that can be easily integrated into a conveyor system to provide efficient handling solutions.
productMagnetic speed controller optimises gravity roller conveyor operation
Interroll launched its new patented MSC 50 magnetic speed controller at LogiMAT 2016 in response to demand for more efficient and cost-effective material handling systems. Easy-to-install into gravity roller conveyors and maintenance-free, the MSC 50 boasts many features that together, deliver process reliability and attractive ROI.
