product9-metre conveyor belt custom-made
MiniTec has provided a one-of-a-kind 9-metre conveyor belt.
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newsNew awards to boost profile of logistics
Talent in Logistics, a new conference and awards event, will take place on 22nd June 2017 to recognise, celebrate and reward the people that are essential to the success of the UK logistics sector.
productCombiloks support major manufacturer
One of the world’s leading vehicle tyre manufacturers, has specified an installation of seven Stertil Combilok vehicle restraint systems to support warehousing operations at its production plant in Dundee.
productIoT tags launch for demanding applications
Smartrac is introducing new Grille and Fly UHF tags and inlays based on NXP’s UCODE 7xm ICs.
productABB predicts $300,000 pa savings through improved uptime
Non-emergency machinery stops can be avoided with the arrival of a “failover” safety concept for use with ABB’s safety programmable logic controller (PLC).
articleInterfuse take delivery of its first Hyundai Forklift
Masonry manufacturer diversifies its forklift fleet with a heavy duty model from Hyundai.
productZone 2 reach trucks handle flammable items
Kommerling UK has improved safety and productivity at its Lancashire site with a new fleet of explosion protected forklifts.
productOverhead crane worker suffers life threatening injuries
The load being lifted was heavier than the crane could safely bear.
productScotland Works coming to Glasgow
Scotland Works, a new exhibition designed to support Scotland’s industrial, commercial and public sectors in running safe and efficient businesses and organisations, is taking place at the SECC, Glasgow on 3-4 May 2017.
productOverhead crane clash six metres up injures man
A Canvey Island engineering firm was sentenced for health and safety breaches after a worker suffered life-changing injuries.
articleBritvic thinks outside the box
Leeds plant invests in temporary storage from Aganto as new production lines are installed.
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.
productSertec’s logistics centre opts for air rotation heating
Powrmatic’s TE air rotation heating technology has proved to be the ideal solution for heating Sertec Group’ logistics centre in Coleshill.
articleMaximise availability with proactive maintenance says Witron
Many automated logistics systems run nearly 365 days a year and usually around the clock, making maintenance a key issue says Witron.
productBespoke approach
Faced with the challenge of installing a conveyor system in a new operation can be a nightmare – your specific need is almost certain to be unique in some way and it is virtually impossible to go to a catalogue and find the solution, warns MiniTec.
productRulmeca releases stainless steel motorised drum
The powerful, continuous drive for light and medium duty conveyors – the 113LS motorised drum – is described as a hygienic, all-rounder.
articleNew conveying firm launches
Swiss startup Avancon SA aims to revolutionise unit handling systems in distribution and logistics centres.
articleEngineering firm takes agile forklift
IMI Hydronic Engineering has taken delivery of a MaxTruck 2T, which includes a hydraulic fork positioner, a 6m service platform, and a two tonne lifting boom.
articleA bit of push and pull
Maypole Engineering specified Grob LinearChain technology supplied by R.A. Rodriguez (U.K.) for use on a bespoke automated handling systems required by a leading hydraulic motor manufacturer based in the UK.
articleAutomated materials handling optimises efficiency and space
Comfortable, stylish, safe and durable seating is a significant element of the complete driving experience in any car, but never more so than in the case of high-end vehicles such as those produced by Jaguar Land Rover. Entrusted with the contract for delivering these essential items to the JLR plants in the UK is the Coventry factory of Lear Corporation, a world leader in this field.
