Conveyor Damage: A Perennial Problem Solved with New Technology
Huntington, WV February 27, 2008 The belt conveyor created a revolution in the mining industry as it replaced more labor-intensive forms of haulage and reduced the cost per ton of handling bulk material. From the beginning, though, belt damage occurred when the material was loaded onto the conveyor belt. Jagged lumps of falling material perforated and abraded the belt. Further, alien materials...
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Linear Translation Stages have 6-, 12-, and 24 in. travels.
Available in single- and dual-knob versions with stage measuring 2.36 x 2.45 x 1.18 in., TECHSPEC® English Long Travel Linear Translation Stages use rack-and-pinion positioning with accuracy of 0.01 in. Each stage offers nine Â-¼-20 tapped holes for equipment mounting and has load capacity of 5 kg (H) and 2 kg (V) when locked. Tracks measure 2.45 W x 0.4 H in. and have counter-bored...
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SKF 'PICO' Miniature Linear Stages Enable 'Pick-and-Place' Positioning
SKF® "PICO" ball-screw driven miniature linear stages provide compact and reliable solutions for high-precision "pick-and-place" positioning applications in the medical, laboratory instrumentation, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, packaging, and automation industries, among others. They are supplied as fully integrated "plug-and-play" units eliminating any need to inventory and sub-assemble...
Read More »Micro Manipulator Stage has preloaded cross roller bearings.
Manufactured from high strength anodized aluminum, Model MT 130-50-DC high precision micro manipulator stage offers travel of 50 mm with positioning accuracy of 10 Â-µm. It has straightness/flatness run out of ±1 µm and repeatability of ±1 µm. With low profile design, it has square footprint of 130 x 130 mm, height of 43 mm, and weighs 1.8 kg. Other features...
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Ergonomics Is Good Economics
While you don't need an MD to know that ergonomic designs are good for physical health, you probably didn't realize that these designs can actually be good for your economic health too.
Read More »Successful Revamp of a Non-Burckhardt Compression Primary
Burckhardt Compression delivered two cylinders for an existing Sumy primary compressor for a LDPE plant in Tomsk, Siberia. In July 2006, Burckhardt Compression received an order from the LDPE plant Neftechim in Tomsk, Siberia. It included the replacement of two first stage cylinders of a 4 crank Sumy primary compressor with Burckhardt Compression cylinders as well as their on-site installation....
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JOY STAMLER BH10H AC Sets New Performance Standards
WARRENDALE, PA - February 2008 - The STAMLER BH10H AC-described as an underground battery hauler that runs as fast with a full load of coal as it does when it's empty-is setting new performance standards, nearly doubling the battery life gains realized since introduced into the coal a year ago, according to the Stamler Battery Hauler Engineering and Development Group of Joy Mining Machinery....
Read More »New Set of Wilson Wheels® Speed Cycle Times
Wilson Tool adds four high output special tools to the Wilson Wheel family WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINN. (December 4, 2007) - Sheet metal fabricators looking to quickly create unique forms and shapes have four new ways to get rolling on their punch presses. With the addition of the Rolling Logo, Rolling Knurl, Rolling EKO and Rolling Flare tools to the Wilson Wheel family, Wilson Tool puts elusive...
Read More »Active Control Reports Continuing Progress on MSHA Approvals
TORONTO, Jan. 14 -- Active Control Technology Inc. (TSX-V:ACT) today reported that it continues to make good progress with US federal Mine Safety and Health Administration ('MSHA') approvals for ActiveMine(TM), the company's two-way wireless voice communications, tracking and data system. "We anticipate that ActiveMine will receive its MSHA approvals in ample time to fulfill US federal and state...
Read More »In-Field Solution facilitates daily MEP layout operations.
Trimble® MEP layout solution lets mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) contractors take digital CAD design file or 3D Building Information Model into field to facilitate layout of conduit, pipe, duct, and cable trays. Used with Trimble SPS610 Robotic Total Station to provide precise positioning, solution enables one person to handle layout on floor, wall, top of deck, or direct...
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Mahr Federal to Feature New Digimar® 817 CLM Height Gage at WESTEC 2008
PROVIDENCE, RI -- Mahr Federal will be featuring its innovative Digimar® 817 CLM Height Measuring Instrument at WESTEC 2008, March 31 - April 3, 2008, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in LA, CA. Mahr Federal will occupy booth #2416. Mahr Federal's new Digimar 817 CLM Height Measuring Instrument offers three distinct ways to initiate measurement. In addition to normal keypad initiation,...
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Dodge® Raptor Coupling Now Available in Three Larger Sizes
The Dodge Raptor coupling epitomizes the innovation and value that has made Baldor a world leader in industrial electric motors. For almost 100 years Baldor has been the go-to source for industries across the globe. The Raptor coupling is just one example of our dedication to engineered excellence and commitment to providing value and performance. See our video to learn more.
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