Mechanical Components

Beverage manufacturers are under increasing pressure for hygienic production. Consumer demands for product safety are rising, as are global standards from authorities such as the FDA. This also places increasing …

Chimay, the famous Belgian brewery known for its traditional Trappist beers, uses maintenance-free spherical plain bearings from igus in its bottling plant. By replacing rusty and stuck ball bearings with …

In automated environments, quality control relies on the continuous measurement and monitoring of test data. Engineers need systems that ensure accurate and safe positioning of test parts, essential for reliable …

In the dynamic landscape of Industry 4.0, the evolution towards smart factories is revolutionising manufacturing processes. With the integration of intelligent machines and sensors, production facilities are transitioning towards error-free …

In hardly any other industry is the need for automation as great as in intralogistics. Automated container warehouses should be able to cope with the increasing throughput in online retail, …

With the new BSWS-R jaw quick-change system, SCHUNK enables automatic finger change during the ongoing process. The cleverly designed system consists of just a few components and is compatible with …

The thermoforming process enables the economical production of plastic packaging in large quantities. A leading manufacturer of the machines installs rack and pinion gears from LEANTECHNIK in its automatic compressed …

Linear technology forms the basis of modern storage and conveyor systems and is therefore of essential importance for the implementation of automated processes in intralogistics. Rollon will show how linear …

In order to choose a suitable clutch for the drive train, various factors must be taken into account. Particular attention is paid to the required torque range, offset and ambient …

When a major UK pet food producer wanted better machine utilisation with the aim of raising its OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) by 3 points, it decided to ask experts at …

The elastomer couplings from Jakob have been expanded by a series. With the new EKM-VA, the tried-and-tested EKM type now has a stainless steel version. One of the strengths of …

BrauBeviale, one of the leading capital goods fairs for the beverage industry worldwide, is due to take place in Nuremberg from November 28 to 30, 2023. Schaeffler will be on …

Bosch Rexroth drives forward the development of durable linear motion technology. As a result of the optimized production process, the segmental linear bushings with plastic cage used in a wide …

Processes such as drilling, milling and grinding require linear and rotary motion solutions that offer impressive performance and exceptional quality. These factors are why major machine tool manufacturers place their …

The CMS sees SCHUNK launching a user-friendly manual change system for rapid replacement of components. As well as simple and convenient operation, the extensive range of optional modules and complementary …