A new heat treatment process from Australia doubles the mechanical strength of die cast parts – as well as increasing both fatigue resistance and energy absorption. In addition, it can easily be adapted to existing manufacturing processes. Mark Lydon reports.
For successful tar processing, moisture content must be known. In the past this has posed a serious measurement challenge, but all that has changed with the launch of a new water in oil analyser. Sean Ottewell reports.
QuickJoint is the advanced new modular load handling solution for maintenance applications and the latest addition to the Modulift spreader system.
Vacon has introduced what it says is one of the smallest drive families in the market today, the new Vacon10. Tailored to meet various customer needs, it offers features such as integrated EMC filters, intelligent navigation and a versatile application interface. The first micro drive is designed especially for OEM customers.
The ICS is the latest round pneumatic cylinder from Bosch Rexroth and is suited to use in wash-down applications, meeting all levels of corrosion resistance in wash-down areas and with a hygienic design featuring smooth, cavity-free, easy-cleaning surfaces. It is lubricated with NSF H1 food-safe lubricant and is also claimed to be cost-effective, easy to install and simple to maintain.
Straddling the Rambler Channel at the entrance to Hong Kong’s busy Kwai Chung Container Port, the Stonecutters Bridge will be one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in the world when completed in 2009.
With PLICSRADIO, Vega Grieshaber KG has introduced a solution to measurement data transmission from areas not readily accessible or far away.
Harald Niemann looks at a robotic filler capable of filling 10 to 1000kg cans, pails, drums and IBCs.
As most process engineers will be able to confirm, powder processing is a different and mostly difficult topic.
A new Circular Vibratory Fluid Bed Dryer-Screener System from Kason Corporation Europe reduces moisture content of bulk materials, removes agglomerates and dust, and discharges on-size material into bulk bags.
Bosch Rexroth is adding compact vacuum ejectors to its EBS vacuum generator series.
The ‘rebirth’ of a Italian lake is the result of a concentrated plan of environmental management that is powered by large submersible pumps.
Recycling IT and telecommunications equipment generates difficult to handle liquors that can cause pumping problems. Reliable peristaltic pumping is the ideal solution.
Control valves may not be an obvious target for organisations on the lookout for long-term cost savings
AxFlow has a new addition to its range of Blackmer Mouvex eccentric disc pumps in the form of the Micro C. A seal-free eccentric disc pump, the Micro C is a low maintenance, compact pump offering leak-free performance.
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