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Wine producer cuts downtime with new chain

01/12/2021

A German wine producer has improved its productivity by retrofitting an anti-corrosion chain on its conveyor system. The company invested in a Tsubaki Neptune chain that has increased service life and reduced downtime, with less frequent replacement and maintenance requirements. The upgraded chain has also reduced the total cost of ownership.

Innovative mobile robots rely on Kaydon bearings from RA Rodriguez

01/12/2021

Q-Bot is using thin-section Kaydon bearings from R.A. Rodriguez (U.K.) Limited on the wheel hubs of intelligent mobile robots that spray insulation foam to the underside of suspended floors.

Which type of ball screw should I choose?

02/11/2021

Rotary motion can be converted to linear motion using a ball screw whilst, at the same time, converting torque to thrust – and vice versa. Ball screws can move heavy loads with high speed and accuracy.

The signs your springs are about to fail

01/11/2021

As the Metallurgical Analyst for the Institute of Spring Technology (IST), Matthew Bridson analyses corrosion-related spring failures on a daily basis. This article aims to help you understand the signs of corrosion, why it occurs, and prevention methods.

Fastener challenges for hybrid and electric vehicles

07/09/2021

In 2021, the UK replaced France as Europe’s second-largest electric car market, after 31,800 new electric vehicles were sold in the first three months of the year.

Mechanical Components Features

Wine producer cuts downtime with new chain

Innovative mobile robots rely on Kaydon bearings from RA Rodriguez

Which type of ball screw should I choose?

The signs your springs are about to fail

Fastener challenges for hybrid and electric vehicles