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Heat treatment post-Covid

06/10/2021

In the light of current driver shortages, imminent energy price increases, potential shortages of products such as CO2 – to name but a few challenges – Roger Haw, Managing Director at Flame Hardeners Ltd., gives a personal overview of the future of the heat treatment industry, post-Covid.

Motoring towards improved efficiencies

06/10/2021

In placing sustainability at the top of every manufacturer’s agenda, capability needn’t be pushed to one side. Recent advancement in material technology now offers a solution that fulfils not just government legislation but also customer demand.

Protect circuit boards with conformal coating from Rockwell Automation

17/09/2021

In this video, Routeco discuss how harsh environments can cause unwanted corrosion to PCBs within production equipment and how technologies Rockwell Automation is implementing reduce the impact of corrosive gasses, ensuring longevity for your production facility.

Hybrid power: Polymer plain bearings make metal pillow blocks more economical

07/09/2021

Many plant operators shy away from switching from classic metal bearings to polymer plain bearings, despite the obvious advantages. The conversion appears to be too cumbersome. igus responds with low-cost spherical balls, made of high-performance polymers, that can be inserted into metallic pillow blocks in seconds to create a cost-effective and high-performance hybrid.

Safety constraints are driving innovation in advanced material use