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Tuesday, August 26, 2008  
Change Management software at Coca Cola minimises production downtime
By introducing change management and version control software for all industrial programmable devices in its Wakefield manufacturing plant, soft drinks giant Coca Cola Enterprises (CCE) has minimised production downtime, therefore avoiding costly delays and disrupting delivery schedules.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, August 26, 2008  
New handheld OTDRs are ideal for certifying fibre networks
A new range of lightweight, rugged, handheld Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs) is now available, which offers high measurement precision, fast data acquisition, ease-of-use and a variety of useful features.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, August 26, 2008  
Hayward Tyler Celebrates a Century of Submersible Motors
Hayward Tyler Ltd, a leading manufacturer of pumps and motors for the power and oil and gas industries, is celebrating 100 years since designing the first submersible electric motor. In 1908, the company patented the first unit of this type, which was designed for marine salvage operations.
   
   
   
   
Thursday, August 21, 2008  
Compact, low cost pressure switches now certified for hazardous areas
A range of compact, low cost pressure switches are now available that are ATEX-certified for use in Zone 0, Zone 1 and Zone 2 gaseous atmospheres.
   
   
   
   
Thursday, August 21, 2008  
New Website for Gear Pumps offers 3D technical content
A new website has just been launched that offers users a host of useful technical information on positive displacement and double helical gear pumps, including ‘3D Tours’ of pump products, downloadable documents, digital brochures, spare parts ordering information, latest news, as well as showcases of pump products and applications (including pumps charts).
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, August 13, 2008  
Precision bearings keep hydraulic systems running
Hydraulic drives and pumps require precision bearings and seals that are reliable, efficient and able to withstand the most demanding operating conditions, says Dr Steve Lacey of Schaeffler UK.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, August 13, 2008  
Overview guide to linear bearings and guidance systems now available
A new overview guide to the complete range of linear bearings and guidance systems is now available from precision bearings manufacturer Schaeffler UK.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, August 13, 2008  
Network of Automotive Excellence recognises energy efficient products from Schaeffler
Schaeffler’s innovative twin tandem wheel bearings and lightweight balancer shaft systems were both selected for preview presentations to an audience of automotive technical experts at this year’s Network of Automotive Excellence in Germany.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, August 13, 2008  
New website for super precision bearings
The Barden Corporation (UK) Ltd has launched a brand new website, offering engineers improved navigation and easier access to super precision bearing products and services.
   
   
   
   
Monday, August 11, 2008  
Improving the life of hydraulic pumps, fans and blowers
By monitoring the vibrations from critical components inside a hydraulic pump, fan, blower or compressor, companies can improve their plant efficiencies, eliminate production downtime and increase the operating life and reliability of plant equipment, says Ian Taylor of Corus Northern Engineering Services (CNES).
   
   
   
   
Monday, August 11, 2008  
Rugged pressure sensors offer high accuracy and a wide operating range
A new range of stainless steel sensors is now available that measure the pressure of liquids and gases in a diverse range of applications, to a high accuracy (0.05%) and across a wide pressure range (from 0-10mbar up to 700bar).
   
   
   
   
Monday, August 11, 2008  
Electrical Equipment for Hazardous Areas: Understanding the X-Factor
When it comes to sourcing electrical equipment for hazardous areas, end users and contractors have to ensure that apparatus not only meets the appropriate Health & Safety standards, but they also have to make the correct purchasing decisions, based on the cost of ownership of a product, not simply based on price of the apparatus alone. This means considering the related costs of the product throughout its entire lifecycle, including the cost of installation, maintenance, service and repair. Furthermore, the cost of a non-productive shut down in hazardous areas in order to service/repair the failed apparatus, must also be considered.
   
   
   
   
Monday, August 11, 2008  
Thermal imaging detects machine, electrical and structural faults
By monitoring the unique thermal signature of machines, structures and electrical panels, engineers can detect faults before they become major production issues. In addition, the cost of thermal imaging technology is coming down and it is simple and safe to use. In some cases, a company may even save money on its insurance policy, says Ian Taylor of Corus Northern Engineering Services.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, July 22, 2008  
New improved handheld device makes condition monitoring easier for beginners
Schaeffler’s handheld vibration monitoring and balancing device, FAG Detector III, has been updated with a host of new features, making condition monitoring easier and more accessible to engineers of all skill levels.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, July 22, 2008  
Super precision bearings give flexibility to Mars probe
The Barden Corporation has contributed to the success of the Phoenix Mars Mission by supplying super precision bearings for the robotic arm of the space probe.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, July 16, 2008  
Pressure sensors ideal for viscous fluids and withstand wash downs
A range of ceramic and stainless steel pressure sensors for viscous and gaseous media is now available, which not only withstand frequent wash downs and temperatures of up to 300°C, but are also certified for use in explosive atmosphere (ATEX, Zone 0) environments.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, July 15, 2008  
Connectors enable installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in hazardous areas without a ‘Hot Work Permit’
For process manufacturing companies, the replacement, repair, servicing and mainte-nance of electrical equipment that is located within a potentially explosive atmosphere, is often time consuming and costly.
   
   
   
   
Thursday, July 10, 2008  
Free electronic brochure CD now available from CNES
Corus Northern Engineering Services (CNES) has published a CD that contains a series of electronic brochures highlighting the many services that are now available to its customers.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, July 09, 2008  
CNES builds 3,000 tonne tension compression rig for Oil States
Corus Northern Engineering Services (CNES) has manufactured a 3,000 tonne hydraulic test rig for Oil States Industries (UK) Ltd based in Aberdeen. The press is a complete tension compression test rig, which will be delivered to an Oil States customer in China, Tianjin Pipe Corporation (TPCO), who will use it to ensure its seamless steel pipe is fit-for-purpose.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, July 09, 2008  
Comparison of Non-Contact Displacement Sensor Technologies
Chris Jones, Managing Director at precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon (UK) Ltd, compares the technical pros and cons of four types of non-contact displacement measurement technologies. Selecting the most appropriate technology for the application is what matters.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, July 09, 2008  
New low cost process controllers suit every measurement task
With five new, low cost process controllers and indicators added to its range, precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon is now able to offer customers a comprehensive process control solution for all its displacement and temperature measurement sensors.
   
   
   
   
Friday, July 04, 2008  
Key and card storage device ensures access at all times
With 10,000 possible combinations, the new, robust ‘Sentinel’ key storage device offers individuals an ideal, safe place to store their keys or swipe cards, eliminating the need for people to carry keys and preventing them from being locked out
   
   
   
   
Thursday, July 03, 2008  
Monorail Guidance Systems Reference Guide Now Available
Schaeffler UK has just published a free reference guide to its range of monorail guidance systems and accessories, including linear recirculating roller bearing type and ball bearing type guideway assemblies, as well as complete linear guidance systems with linear recirculating ball bearing units.
   
   
   
   
Thursday, July 03, 2008  
New Universal Lockout Kit Prevents Electrical Accidents
A new kit of universal, easy-to-fit Lockout/Tagout devices, which help prevent electrical accidents, is now available from IDEAL INDUSTRIES (U.K.) Ltd. Many accidents and even deaths are caused by the unexpected energisation of circuits, machinery or other electrical equipment. Implementing appropriate lockout/tagout procedures can prevent these types of accidents occurring. Indeed, current regulations such as the “Provision and Use of Work Equipment 1998, Section 19, Energy” and the “Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, Regulation 13” require companies to have effective isolation policies in place. IDEAL’s Lockout/Tagout devices help to achieve compliance with these regulations.
   
   
   
   
Monday, June 30, 2008  
New Marine HMI Display is Easy to Read in Direct Sunlight
A new HMI has been launched for the marine and offshore sectors, which has a unique sun-readable display. The display reduces glare completely and operates effectively, even in direct sunlight conditions.
   
   
   
   
Monday, June 30, 2008  
New Managed Ethernet I/O Modules offer Complete Connectivity
Korenix UK (www.korenix.co.uk) has just launched a new range of DIN rail-mounted managed Ethernet I/O modules for distributive monitoring and control. The new modules have a built-in OPC server and support Modbus/TCP protocol, which is commonly used in most industrial environments.
   
   
   
   
Monday, June 30, 2008  
Corus Process Engineering wins significant overseas order
Corus Process Engineering (CPE) has been awarded a multi-million pound contract from Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) of India, to modify and enhance the company’s No.2, four-strand bloom caster at its plant in South East India.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, June 25, 2008  
Autobalancer improves safety and cuts vibration by more than 50 per cent on angle grinders
The latest EU Directive 2002/44/EC stipulates the maximum permissible vibration thresholds for operators of electrical power tools. Schaeffler’s new Autobalancer for angle grinders cuts vibration by 50 per cent, improving operator handling and safety, whilst reducing grinding disc wear.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, June 25, 2008  
Router, switch and industrial computer in one unique box
The new Korenix’s JetBox 9300 is the ultimate networking engine Korenix UK (www.korenix.co.uk) has just launched a range of groundbreaking innovative networking communication devices, which combine a router, Ethernet-managed switch and industrial computer into a single compact box. The device won the “Best Choice” Award at the recent Computex Taipei 2008 exhibition, the world’s third largest IT trade show (www.computex.com.tw/ ).
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, June 25, 2008  
Korenix sets up new sales and technical support operation in the UK
Korenix, the emerging Taiwanese manufacturer of Ethernet connectivity devices, has just established a new sales and technical support company based in Redditch, UK. The new company, Korenix (UK) Ltd (www.korenix.co.uk) will now be able to offer UK-based customers sales and technical guidance on Korenix’s complete range of robust, high quality, cost effective Ethernet connectivity devices, including the company’s latest ‘JetNet’, ‘JetBox’ and ‘JetPoE’ ranges.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, June 18, 2008  
CNES manufactures and installs kiln support roller shaft at Lafarge
Corus Northern Engineering Services (CNES) has successfully manufactured and installed a kiln support roller assembly on the 58m long rotary kiln, the heart of the cement making process at Lafarge Cement’s Cauldon Works in Staffordshire.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, June 18, 2008  
CPE Manufactures Lifting Girdles for Largest Nuclear Lift in the UK
Corus Process Engineering (CPE) has successfully completed the manufacture and assembly of two, six-metre diameter steel lifting girdles that will be used to remove (lift and tail) the 400-tonne heat exchangers from the reactors at Calder Hall nuclear power plant in Cumbria.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, June 11, 2008  
Submersible Load Cell for Tensile and Compressive Forces is ultra compact
Designed for underwater tension measurement applications, for high humidity conditions and for applications in which occasional submersion due to flooding is likely, a range of miniature, compact, low profile load cells is now available, which can be customised to suit specific applications.
   
   
   
   
Thursday, June 05, 2008  
Bearings for high load-low speed applications
The JK0S range of integral tapered roller bearings from Schaeffler are ideally suited to applications in which loads are very high but speeds comparatively low, such as pulleys, crane wheels and cable rollers.
   
   
   
   
Friday, May 30, 2008  
Measuring up to the Skills Challenge
In order to plug the growing skills gap in UK engineering, companies need to encourage more youngsters into the profession and keep them there by providing appropriate training and personal development. Schaeffler UK is now reaping the rewards from investing in a young female engineer, Rachel Barlow, who has now progressed to a fully qualified toolmaker and coordinator for the company’s Linear Quick Centre.
   
   
   
   
Friday, May 30, 2008  
New service offers rapid delivery of linear guides and machined shafts
In order to speed up delivery of linear guides and machined shafts, Schaeffler (UK) Ltd has opened a Linear Quick-Centre at its manufacturing plant in South Wales, offering UK customers significantly shorter lead times.
   
   
   
   
Thursday, May 29, 2008  
New Guide Outlines Facts, Risks and Measures to Prevent Dust Explosions
A free, informative guide is now available, which outlines the facts, risks and steps required by Industrial companies to help prevent dust explosions in their plants. The guide is particularly useful to owners, engineers and senior managers, who are responsible for health and safety and who source electrical equipment for hazardous areas within the plant.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, May 27, 2008  
New Track Roller Guidance Systems Catalogue from Schaeffler
Schaeffler UK has just published a free reference guide to its range of track roller guidance systems and components, including curved guideways, locating and non-locating track rollers and a range of accessories.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, May 27, 2008  
CNES builds and installs new grinding machine for Wyman-Gordon
Corus Northern Engineering Services (CNES) has successfully built and installed a large grinding machine for Wyman-Gordon Ltd, a manufacturer of seamless pipes for the offshore oil, gas and power generation industry, based in Livingston, Scotland.
   
   
   
   
Thursday, May 22, 2008  
New laser sensors offer high accuracies at large base distances
In non-contact displacement measurement applications using laser sensors, the accuracy of the sensor suffers as the measuring range (or base distance to the target) increases. The smaller the distance between sensor and the target being measured, the smaller the measurement error will be. However, for some measurement tasks, it simply isn’t possible to mount the sensor close enough to the target, either due to physical obstacles, high shock loads, vibrations or high process temperatures.
   
   
   
   
Thursday, May 22, 2008  
Voltage reduction system for lighting cuts power consumption by 20% at Lidl
A new voltage reduction system has been launched that cuts energy consumption of fluorescent lighting systems by up to 30%. According to Block, the manufacturer of the system, payback is typically between 20 and 30 months.
   
   
   
   
Thursday, May 22, 2008  
Split cylindrical and spherical roller bearings cut production downtime on heavy machinery
By replacing standard solid bearings with split cylindrical or spherical roller bearings, process manufacturers can reduce repair and overhaul costs on complex drive units for heavy machinery, including steel rolling mills and extruders.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, May 14, 2008  
Emergency bearings for magnetic bearing systems
Nick Dowding, Applications Engineering Manager at The Barden Corporation (UK) Ltd, explains why magnetic bearings are proving a popular alternative to traditional mechanical systems and the challenges in protecting those systems.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, May 06, 2008  
Compact inductive displacement sensors for high temperatures
In its latest 52-page catalogue, precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon offers the widest range of inductive displacement sensors available, with around 250 different standard sensor types.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, May 06, 2008  
Hazardous Area Equipment Protects Workers from Harmful Dust
A range of hazardous area equipment, including fluorescent emergency lighting units, stop-start pushbuttons, connectors and terminal boxes manufactured by Cooper Crouse-Hinds, is being used on dust containment booths destined for the pharmaceuticals, chemicals and biotech markets.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, May 06, 2008  
Explosion-proof controls enable dust-free loading of dry bulk materials
A range of hazardous area equipment, including terminal boxes, control stations, emergency stop controls and enclosures manufactured by Cooper Crouse-Hinds (CEAG), are being used on loading systems for handling dry, potentially-explosive bulk materials, including cement, alumina, sugar, petroleum coke, grain and sulphur.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, May 06, 2008  
Very compact 3D laser profile sensor now with integrated controller
A new, non-contact laser profile displacement sensor has been developed, which unlike conventional laser line scanners on the market, provides an integrated controller in the sensing head. Despite this, the sensor is still incredibly compact.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, May 06, 2008  
Laser sensor filters out any interference from sub-micrometre surface defects
A new non-contact laser profile displacement sensor is now available, which uses a unique laser line and special software algorithms to filter out any interference caused by very small (sub-micrometre) surface defects on shiny objects such as polished metals, mild steel and rubber.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, May 06, 2008  
Remote Condition Monitoring of Wind Farms
As the use of wind turbines continues to spread across the globe, systems that are able to remotely monitor the condition of the rotating equipment is becoming increasingly important, helping to give wind farms advance warning of any impending turbine component failures
   
   
   
   
Saturday, April 26, 2008  
New, Secure Web-Service to Connect Machine Builders with Remote Machines
A unique, secure and affordable Internet-based service has been launched that addresses the growing need for machine builders and systems integrators to perform remote maintenance and diagnostics with machines in remote locations, anywhere in the world, using secure Broadband and secure wireless connections.
   
   
   
   
Friday, April 04, 2008  
New CCTV tester is lighter, more compact and offers unique functionality
A new, versatile, easy-to-use CCTV tester is now available, which is both lighter and more compact than its predecessor and offers unique additional features, including video level and sync testing, as well as audio level testing.
   
   
   
   
Friday, April 04, 2008  
New low cost fibre optic cable testing kit is now available
A new low cost fibre optic testing kit has been launched that enables users to certify fibre optic cabling and optical devices. Absolute power and end-to-end cable losses can be calculated at four different wavelengths, including a 1490nm measurement mode, enabling users to certify emerging single mode ‘fibre-to-the-home’ cabling systems (FTTx).
   
   
   
   
Friday, April 04, 2008  
Award-winning software enables economic analysis of end-of-life WEEE options
A UK company has developed an analytical software tool that enables economic assessments and comparisons of end-of-life options for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
   
   
   
   
Thursday, April 03, 2008  
Half a million tonnes of WEEE missing from UK estimates
C-Tech Innovation, a technology development and multi-disciplinary consultancy company based in Capenhurst near Chester, has just completed a six-month project with recycling consultancy firm London Remade, that calculated the levels of business-to-business Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) generated in London each year.
   
   
   
   
Thursday, April 03, 2008  
M.A.C Solutions appointed UK distributor for Beijer HMIs
M.A.C Solutions (UK) Ltd has just been appointed as UK distributor of Beijer Electronics products, which includes HMIs (human machine interfaces) and industrial panel PCs.
   
   
   
   
Thursday, April 03, 2008  
New shaft guidance catalogue from Schaeffler
Schaeffler UK has just published a free reference guide to its range of shaft guidance systems, including linear bearings, housed units, shaft support blocks and rail guidance units.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, April 01, 2008  
Condition monitoring system prevents downtime at nuclear plant
By installing an online condition monitoring system, nuclear power provider E.ON Kernkraft has eliminated costly plant downtime and kept plant availability above 90 per cent.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, April 01, 2008  
Marine vessels start detecting the vibes
While condition monitoring systems have obvious advantages to the manufacturing sector, other industries are now also benefiting from their use.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, April 01, 2008  
New Laser Sensors Measure on Direct Reflecting Surfaces
A new high performance laser sensor has been launched that is specifically designed for optical distance measurement with direct reflecting materials, including highly polished metal, mirrored objects, glass and chrome-plated products.
   
   
   
   
Thursday, March 27, 2008  
Precision bearings help student team take F1 in Schools World Championship crown
Custom manufactured bearings, supplied and fitted by super precision bearings manufacturer The Barden Corporation (UK) Ltd, have helped a team of British students scoop the top award at the 2008 F1 in Schools World Final.
   
   
   
   
Thursday, March 27, 2008  
Circuit tracer solves hidden wiring problem and saves customer at least £1,500
Using a handheld circuit tracer, a Kent-based electrical services company has solved a five-year old hidden wiring problem in a residential apartment, at the same time as helping the customer save at least £1,500 in repair costs.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, March 25, 2008  
Fast lead time from CNES saves Lafarge Cement UK 50 per cent of plant production
Corus Northern Engineering Services (CNES) has provided excellent service at exceptional speed by manufacturing a track ring for a coal grinding mill for Lafarge Cement UK in a mere four weeks, making a pattern and sourcing a casting through to machining and delivery, all through the Christmas period.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, March 25, 2008  
New 3D software for laser profile sensor enables export to any CAD system
New 3D visualisation software for laser profile sensors is now available, which enables users to export captured 3D data to other software. The data can be converted to a 3D bitmap image or exported as a 3D point cloud to any CAD/CAM software application.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, March 19, 2008  
High precision ball screw drive improves driver handling and fuel consumption on VW Tiguan
As well as offering drivers optimised handling, modern electromechanical steering systems can also reduce fuel consumption by up to three per cent compared with conventional hydraulic steering systems.
   
   
   
   
Monday, March 10, 2008  
Condition monitoring system saves 200k euros per year at Aleris Aluminium
By installing online condition monitoring systems on its aluminium rolling mills, Aleris Aluminium is seeing annual cost savings of around 200,000 euros.
   
   
   
   
Monday, March 10, 2008  
CNES improves 300-tonne slab carriers from Port Talbot
Corus Northern Engineering Services (CNES) has successfully completed refurbishment work on a MultiServ operated 300-tonne slab carrier vehicle used for transporting steel slabs around Corus’ production site at Port Talbot in South Wales. MultiServ offers a range of outsourced mill services to the metals industry, including Corus plants worldwide.
   
   
   
   
Monday, March 10, 2008  
The Barden Corporation launches new dental bearings website
The Barden Corporation has announced the launch of www.dentalbearings.co.uk, an innovative website specially developed to provide dental industry workers with information on their super precision range of dental turbine bearings.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, March 04, 2008  
Alignment and tensioning of belt drives made easy
By introducing new digital functionality to its belt alignment and tensioning instruments, FAG Industrial Services has made its SMARTY2 and TRUMMY2 devices even more accurate and easier to use.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, February 27, 2008  
Step-change in risk reduction at Sellafield nuclear plant
Corus Process Engineering (CPE), part of Corus Northern Engineering Services (CNES), has successfully completed sealing and deployment trials for Sellafield Ltd on two sludge and effluent lines, which will not only eliminate any potential fault scenarios on the plant, but will also reduce operator dose uptake during implementation, as the effluent tank pipes no longer have to be drained of radioactive sludge before the sealing mechanism is deployed.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, February 27, 2008  
New small-scale Ohmic heater treats animal by-products and compost leachate
A UK company is developing small-scale, low cost heating systems that pre-treat animal by-products, enabling safe disposal. The same company has also developed similar heating technology for treating compost leachate.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, February 26, 2008  
First contract for Corus Process Engineering with Essar Steel (Hazira) Limited of India
Corus Process Engineering (CPE), part of Corus Northern Engineering Services (CNES), has been awarded a contract from Essar Steel (Hazira) Limited of India, to enhance an existing slab caster’s remotely adjustable mould and bender unit and provide one of each of the new units to Corus’ enhanced design.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, February 26, 2008  
Manage your assets remotely using ‘open’ technologies
At this year’s MAINTEC exhibition (11-13 March, 2008), M.A.C Solutions will be showcasing its range of remote asset management technologies. Visitors to the stand will be able to discuss technical issues with experienced engineers, who can provide advice and guidance on the remote management of assets using inexpensive, low risk, ‘open’ connectivity technologies.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, February 12, 2008  
CNES completes refurbishment of flexible quenching system
Corus Northern Engineering Services (CNES) Technical Solutions has successfully completed the refurbishment of a flexible cooling (quenching) system at Corus’ Swinden Technology Centre (STC) in Rotherham, which will enable the company to determine a range of cooling strategies for steel products.
   
   
   
   
Monday, February 11, 2008  
New low cost portable and panel mounted data recorders
A UK-based company is now offering a range of low cost portable, battery-operated and panel-mounted data recorders that are ideal for carrying out instrumentation checks and data logging functions across a range of process manufacturing industries.
   
   
   
   
Monday, February 11, 2008  
Design modifications lead to 50% longer operating life
By revising and improving the plastic components and optimising the load plates, Schaeffler has developed a new light range of linear ball bearings that offers higher load carrying capacity and 50% longer operating life.
   
   
   
   
Monday, February 11, 2008  
IDAM direct drive positioning systems offer sub-micron accuracy
By combining its mechanical engineering expertise with control engineering, metrology and systems integration specialists at the company, Schaeffler’s IDAM division is able to offer customers high precision, custom engineered linear and rotary direct drive solutions for every application.
   
   
   
   
Monday, February 11, 2008  
New profiled rail linear guides are ideal for large production machinery and presses
Schaeffler’s new RUE100 E-L profiled rail linear guide offers machine builders optimum running characteristics, high load ratings and a robust, compact, low friction design.
   
   
   
   
Monday, February 11, 2008  
New linear bearing online calculation tool minimises development times for machine builds
An online bearing calculation tool for multi-axis linear systems is now available, which helps distributors and end users cut development times for new machine builds.
   
   
   
   
Monday, February 11, 2008  
Miniature linear guides offer high positional accuracy and repeatability in harsh environments
Schaeffler has expanded its range of miniature linear guidance systems, offering machine builders and designers lighter, more compact designs that provide optimum positional accuracy and repeatability, even in harsh environments.
   
   
   
   
Monday, February 11, 2008  
New reference guide includes largest choice of current sensors in world today
A new guide is now available from sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon on the company’s non-contact, wear-free eddy current displacement sensors.
   
   
   
   
Thursday, January 24, 2008  
FIAT recognises Schaeffler Group Automotive for Technical Development Support
Schaeffler Group Automotive has received a prestigious ‘FIAT Group Supplier Award’ in the category of ‘Best Supplier Technical Development Support’ for its new fully variable valve train concept and double clutch applications for direct shift gearboxes.
   
   
   
   
Thursday, January 17, 2008  
PRAXIS offers maintenance managers a complete toolbox of condition monitoring techniques
The PRAXIS partnership between FAG Industrial Services (F’IS) and Corus Northern Engineering Services (CNES) is continuing to add value and prevent costly production downtime in many sectors of UK industry.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, January 16, 2008  
Precision displacement sensors key to axial piston pump research
Non-contact, eddy current displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon are being used on test rigs to help evaluate the leakage and pressure distribution for axial piston pumps and to analyse the dynamic behaviour of the barrel. This research could enable pump manufacturers to develop axial piston pumps with improved port geometry, therefore reducing overall noise and vibration levels of the pump.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, January 16, 2008  
Control panels help ready meals producers minimise production downtime
Block UK and systems integrator MLH Services are helping two producers of ready meals minimise production downtime on their spiral freezer conveying process, using a range of panel-installed electrical components, including three-phase power supplies, EMC filters, inverter drives and motor reactors (chokes).
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, January 16, 2008  
CNES offers plant condition monitoring and refurbishment expertise
For visitors to MAINTEC 2008 that are seeking a partner to help maximise their company’s efficiency of process machinery or plant assets, or for companies that are experiencing problems with unforeseen stoppages due to equipment failures, Corus Northern Engineering Services (CNES) can offer a comprehensive ‘toolbox’ of condition monitoring techniques and other engineering services to help customers of all sizes and from every industry sector, improve their output, efficiency and profitability.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, January 16, 2008  
CNES uses acoustics to monitor condition of 500-tonne hoists
Corus Northern Engineering Services (CNES) is using acoustic emission techniques to monitor the condition of the main hoist gearboxes on the 500-tonne casting crane and the 500-tonne teeming crane, which are used to hoist ladles containing molten iron at the company’s BOS (Basic Oxygen Steelmaking) plant in Scunthorpe.