articleTech fit for purpose
As customer demands rapidly evolve, Lenze argues OEMs must carefully consider the right technology partner for drives and automation.
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articleOmnidirectional transfer units
With the new and versatile OTU (Omnidirectional Transfer Unit) from Avancon, all goods are guided in different directions by moving in line of a natural curve or a crossing with the OTU.
articleBiggest PPMA Show for 12 years shows manufacturing strength
Once again, the PPMA Show highlighted why it’s the UK’s unmissable event for processing and packaging machinery, when it returned to Birmingham’s NEC between 26 and 28 September.
productThe SICK sense is customisable
SICK has developed the SureSense family of user-customisable photo-electric sensors – a concept that enables machine builders and plant engineers to specify from a wide-range of sensing options all within a standard technology, set-up, mounting and housing.
productEasy to maintain
The Elesa Eleroll modular Roller and Ball Track Transfer Units offer quick easy installation and update for the smooth rolling movement of products in manufacturing and storage/distribution situations.
product40% less time on site
Time studies in a pilot project have proven that it is possible to reduce the time on site, for installation and commissioning of conveyors, with at least 40%.
productLenze celebrates being a driving force in UK industry for 70 years
Motion control specialist Lenze celebrates 70 years at the top of the drive and automation technology.
productModular conveyor system deployed in ATEX Zone 1 area
MiniTec designed and delivered a conveyor handling system for use within a bottling and handling process in a hazardous environment.
productInterroll Pallet Control PC 6000 enables zero-pressure pallet conveyance
Interroll is expanding its decentralized control and drive concept, which has been used successfully for years with the Interroll 24 V DC RollerDrive and the Interroll MultiControl for zero-pressure unit load handling. Now, the portfolio also includes a special solution for pallet conveyance.
productMaximum flexibility with optimised new Carton Wheel Flow
Interroll’s new Carton Wheel Flow beds are designed for simple installation with dramatically reduced assembly time. Pick-to-Light-systems can be easily fitted.
productInterroll to demonstrate greater power at Drives & Controls
Interroll, the world’s leading manufacturer of key products for material handling, will present its energy-efficient 24V drive technology and its powerful drum motors on stand D757 at Drives & Controls, 10-12 April 2018 in the NEC Birmingham.
productPower and control
Interroll will present its energy-efficient 24V drive technology and its powerful drum motors on stand D757 at Drives & Controls.
articleSelf-controlled conveyor system launched
The Swiss company Avancon SA has launched a conveyor system, which allows customers to save costs for controlling and programming.
productNext gen sensor provides highly-reliable detection
SICK’s next-generation W16 and W26 smart sensors with “BluePilot” alignment are at the helm of a streamlined portfolio of photoelectric sensors, radically-upgraded to optimise ease-of-use with complete object detection reliability.
productChain ID App improved
A tool that identifies conveyor chain has been added to the UK’s first Chain ID App from Donghua.
productZero-pressure pallet conveyance
Interroll is expanding its decentralised control and drive concept (24 V DC RollerDrive/ MultiControl for zero-pressure unit load handling) to include a special solution for pallet conveyance.
productMotorised drums receive new IP66/69 rating
Rulmeca now offers enhanced, dual level Ingress Protection rating IP66/69 for its 80LS, 113LS, 138LS and 165LS TS8N specification Drum Motors in stainless steel.
productRulmeca extends asynchronous motorised drum range
Rulmeca has increased the nominal output performance of its 80LS drum motors within an 81.5mm diameter roller, from a maximum of 120 watts to 160 watts.
productInterroll to demonstrate dynamic storage solutions at WTG Live 2018
The next Warehouse Technology Group Live Event takes place on 13th June 2018 at the Mantra Learning building in Manchester. The theme is the Smart Warehouse.
productRulmeca extends power range of compact 80LS asynchronous motorised drum
Rulmeca has increased the nominal output performance of its 80LS drum motors within an 81.5mm diameter roller, from a maximum of 120 watts to a maximum of 160 watts.
