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Ultrasonic cleaning equipment (10/05/2006)

... Bottom mounted transducers or side mounted transducers are decided upon during the process design stage. Automated systems must specifically address the location of the transducers to insure uniformity of the cleaning.Some parts require ...

Packaging machinery ‘must haves’ (10/03/2006)

... next year.Instead of having to look at the entire run to work out where problems in the production line occur, automated systems can identify exactly which piece of equipment has the major downtime or even the least efficient performance, ...

Clear calls from the road (2/02/2006)

... With SAM technology, On-Star users, for example, will experience higher voice-recognition rates when using the automated systems; the systems ...

Airport gives advanced baggage-handling system the boot (19/01/2006)

... system delayed the opening of the Denver International Airport for 16 months until February 1995. Now-defunct BAE Automated Systems designed the system using the Wonderware InTouch human-machine interface from Invensys Systems Inc. The system's ...

Resettable Circuit Protection Improves Product Reliability and Reduces Service Costs in Building Automation Systems (19/01/2006)

... Protection Challenges in Commercial Building EnvironmentsThe modern commercial building depends on a variety of automated systems to control its environment, provide security, minimize energy usage and protect against fire. These systems are ...

In-House or Outsourced? (18/01/2006)

... a new call center.U.S. Cellular doesn't outsource customer care calls, but the company isn't opposed to using automated systems. Rooney says the company uses automated calling systems for basic information, but that for more complex questions, ...

Robots and automation (22/12/2005)

... industrial robots, however the scope of their capabilities extends from the concept and detailed design stages of automated systems through to the implementation and commissioning stages and production support.Generally Robot Technologies ...

Foldable/returnable plastic crate erector (23/11/2005)

... in the fresh produce area.The Fibre King equipment ranges from basic standalone machines through to completely automated systems where full pallets of folded crates are unloaded, the crates erected and the empty pallets stacked ready for ...

Milking it for success (24/10/2005)

... also growing.Apart from offering greater quality control, consistency, and valuable production documentation, automated systems enable better traceability through greater recipe control and a richer set of production data.As the focus on ...

BEC Engineering provides a range of services for engineering projects.

Automation services (21/10/2005)

... equipment using any propriety system and can deliver significant cost benefits by implementing fully customised automated systems using the latest technology.BEC Engineering’s automation services include:* Operator interface terminals* ...

Perma automatic lubrication systems reduce the rate of lubrication related bearing failures.

Lubrication automation for safety's sake (28/09/2005)

... in the number of times a standard grease gun is pumped of a staggering 260,000 pumps.To ensure the change to automated systems did not compromise peripheral equipment inspections, the new regime includes scheduled monthly inspections, ...

Positive clamping for weld fixtures (30/08/2005)

... today has become a high technology manufacturing process involving robots and other automated systems to improve quality, flexibility and cost of manufacture, particularly in the automotive sector.This trend has placed significant demands on ...

TW850 -- the connector for almost any connection type.

Pressure and leak testing connectors (15/07/2005)

... refrigerant gas. They come with a selection of manual actuators and also pilot-operated versions for use in automated systems.The WEH series of quick connectors has broad application in testing of cylinders, valves, pressure vessels, hoses, ...

Reduces greasing times by up to 80% compared to manual methods.

Automatic lubricators for mining industry (12/07/2005)

... of the conveyor pulley bearings to be lubricated are five stories above ground level.To ensure that change to automated systems did not compromise peripheral equipment inspections the new regime includes scheduled monthly inspections, ...

Should warehouses suffer fools gladly? (8/07/2005)

... people can be dragged in off the street to deal with a peak that might last a month or six weeks.”Eastick says automated systems have influenced warehouse managers’ approach to business peaks. “There’s now a heavy reliance on casual labour, ...

Automation options in materials handling (24/05/2005)

... because the less personnel involved in handling food products, the higher the quality assurance. Consequently fully automated systems with total washdown capabilities are playing an increasing role in these environments.* Jeff Fordham, one of ...

Connections are made using a collapsible jaw design.

Quick connectors for gas and fluids (19/04/2005)

... gas. They come with a selection of manual actuators and pilot operated versions are available for use in automated systems.Applications include testing of cylinders, valves, pressure vessels, hoses, fittings and other components that must meet ...

Cutting, marking and welding edge preparation in the one workstation.

Plasma cutting systems (15/02/2005)

... has working speeds of up to 20m/min and will work with items of up to 4.5m in width and up to six carriages. Fully-automated systems include carriage positioning, flame ignition, height control, as well as gas adjustment and control.The ...

Cutting, marking and welding edge preparation capability in the one workstation.

Plasma cutting systems (17/01/2005)

... of working speeds of up to 20m/min and can work with items of up to 4.5m in width and up to six carriages. Fully automated systems include carriage positioning, flame ignition, height control, and gas adjustment and control.The Suprarex SXE-P ...

Cutting, marking and welding edge preparation in one workstation.

Plasma cutting systems (22/12/2004)

... allow superior productivity. The SXE-P 1 will work with items of up to 4.5m in width and up to six carriages. Fully automated systems include carriage positioning, flame ignition, height control, and gas adjustment and control.The SXE-P 2 has ...

Servo-electric, two-finger, large-stroke gripper.

Mechatronic grippers (10/12/2004)

... several controller options.Grippers are offered in two-finger parallel and three-finger concentric versions for automated systems and manual types for handling miniature components during assembly and sorting tasks. The Plustronic range also ...

QMAN 2004 gets off to a flying start (20/10/2004)

... as earthmoving equipment, mining tools, agricultural implements and drillers.Burley Engineering highlights its automated systems for welding, cutting, palletising, assembly and coating. These systems usually include one or more industrial ...

Fastest embedded PXI controller (16/09/2004)

... SDRAM (DDR-SDRAM).Engineers can use the new controller for a wide range of applications - from high-performance automated systems to low-cost embedded systems.The controller's rugged and industrial packaging makes it ideal for performing a ...

Welding and cutting systems (3/09/2004)

... systems engineering and service company Burley Engineering (Stand 1819) will provide information on its range of automated systems welding, cutting, palletising, assembly and coating.Applications include palletising of a wide range of ...

Welding a major focus at QMAN (1/09/2004)

... equipment, mining tools, agricultural implements and drillers.Burley Engineering will be highlighting its automated systems for welding, cutting, palletising, assembly and coating. These systems usually include one or more industrial ...

Omron working towards harmony (17/03/2004)

... increasing intelligence of automation components. This will create a more harmonious interaction between people and automated systems, improving plant operations. Also, intelligent sensing components will enable predictive maintenance by the ...

Steel, polypropylene and polyester straps (10/02/2004)

... have over 40 years experience in the industry, which extends from actually manufacturing strap to installing automated systems.Polyester strapping is available in a range that extends from 9mm machine grade for the beverage industry to 19mm ...

Pentium 4 and Celeron controllers (15/01/2004)

... Chinese.Engineers can use these controllers for a wide spectrum of applications -- from high-performance automated systems to low-cost embedded systems.The rugged, industrial packaging of the controllers makes them suitable for performing ...

Electrical equipment safety testing (6/08/2003)

... the process in-house can be cost effective and provide additional benefits such as improved asset management.Automated systems generate computer-based asset registers of all electrical articles by site and location and are highly efficient ...

A case of Chinese white-collar mine (19/02/2003)

... via telephone-linked staffed operator stations dotted along the length of conveyors, would be replaced by fully automated systems.Changeovers were made progressively during routine maintenance times and scheduled shutdowns to minimise ...