productUnit handling plant opens
Rulmeca has officially opened its 2,100 sq m dedicated Unit Handling roller production plant.
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productAll-in-one measuring wheel solution
SICK has developed the DBV50 Measuring Wheel for precision measurement of continuous and sheet fed materials in conveying applications, suitable for a wide range of industries from logistics to textiles, paper and card, and timber materials in an easy-mount, plug-and-play unit.
productInterroll Synchronous Drum Motor expands into servo drive applications
The space-saving 80mm diameter high torque Synchronous Drum Motor is the most powerful, energy-efficient generation of drum motors ever developed by Interroll, enabling one drive system to suit all needs and speeds (0.01 m/s up to 4.5 m/s). Its capabilities now expand into applications previously reserved for servo-drive technology.
articleState of play – a look at the conveying industry
Handling & Storage solutions editor Simon Duddy talks to Steve Graham, MD of Conveyor Systems Ltd (CSL) about the state of play in the conveyor sector.
articleKey influences
An industry review with Interroll Managing Director Chris Middleton, looking at some of the key influences in designing conveyors and components.
articleAutomatically trending
As the digitisation of markets continues to disrupt supply chains around the world, Dave Berridge, Secretary of the Automated Material Handling System Association (AMHSA), considers the ways in which today’s logistics trends are favouring automation.
articleSports retailer benefits from sortation system
Automated handling of returns using KNAPP technology is a key feature of 3PL Fiege’s operation to serve its client, SportScheck.
productEasy selection of conveyor drives
Lenze Smart Products are preconfigured for pallet conveyors, with fourteen geared motor drives have been preconfigured to suit practically all chain and roller conveyors that carry pallets.
productMotor types for food industry compared
A study of the University of Parma compares drum motors and gear motors in the food industry.
articleAgile solutions for Peak as Kion and Dematic come together
Greater flexibility and lower risk when procuring equipment could be a key benefit for customers of Dematic and Linde in the UK, following the recent acquisition of Dematic by the Kion Group. Simon Duddy reports.
productIn Dublin’s fair city
Interroll will exhibit at the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference in Dublin on January 26th 2017.
articleStingray Shuttle a key growth component for Würth
Automated materials handling solutions specialist TGW Logistics has completed a major two-year warehousing project for Würth Elektronik eiSos, one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of electronic and electromechanical components.
productIntelligent drive tailored for conveyors
The Lenze m350 is a compact mechatronic drive package designed for carton and tote conveyor systems.
productInterroll presents dynamic storage
Interroll will present conveying technology and dynamic storage solutions for pallet live and carton live buffer and order picking at IntraLogisteX.
productMiniTec and machine safety – the art of simplicity
The Machinery Safety Directive EN ISO 13849-1 lays down many requirements for machine builders and operators.
productNerak Wiese revamps website
Vertical elevation specialist Nerak Wiese has unveiled its new-look website.
productReliable components delivery
Companies are placing ever greater demands on project turnaround times. People expect a new final packaging lines or logistics system to be up and running within a few months. This requires suppliers who deliver their components quickly and on time.
productIntelligent conveyor drive
Designed specifically for conveyor systems, the Lenze m350 Smart Gear is an integrated mechatronic solution consisting of gearbox, motor and electronics.
productStudy compares motors in food industry
The Department of Food Science at the University of Parma in Italy, in collaboration with the Interroll Group, carried out a comprehensive system comparison between two distinct drive technologies: traditional gear motors against Interroll drum motors.
productReflective strip on PPE ‘fools’ light curtain
The Health & Safety Executive has issued an alert on the use of light curtains with conveyors following an incident.
