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Güdel technology helps keep nuclear decommissioning on track

05/11/2018

Gu¨del linear motion technology is widely recognised as a robust and reliable solution for some of industry’s most diverse applications. It is really no surprise therefore to find an example of the company’s TMF 4 robot track playing an important role in helping to decommission the Winfrith SGHWR (Steam Generating Heavy Water Reactor).

Air casters vs. other load moving solutions

13/08/2018

In a manufacturing setting, there are constant needs to move heavy tooling equipment. Whether an assembly line setup or fixed machinery, moving 3,000kg isn’t simply a matter of getting a bunch of guys together and pushing really hard.

Independent cart technology helps OEMs and end users keep pace with data-driven manufacturing paradigm

03/08/2018

Independent cart technology is, without a doubt, the future of high-agility manufacturing systems. Able to exploit the almost constant levels of change required for modern manufacturing, processing and packaging operations, its agility is complemented by a raft of additional benefits, including higher throughput, OEE and uptime and lower energy costs, wear and floor space.

Know your pneumatics – rodless cylinders with integrated directional control valves

03/08/2018

Any engineer tasked with specifying a linear actuator for an industrial automation application will look for products able to deliver reliability, precision and speed. However, there are numerous other, often overlooked, factors that should feature in the purchase decision.

Innovative motion control solutions for aerospace applications

03/08/2018

The aerospace industry in the UK provides many challenging applications for motion control products. Many applications are “behind the scenes” in supporting work in the telecommunications industry, earth observation and scientific satellite applications.

Motion Control Features

Güdel technology helps keep nuclear decommissioning on track

Air casters vs. other load moving solutions

Independent cart technology helps OEMs and end users keep pace with data-driven manufacturing paradigm

Know your pneumatics – rodless cylinders with integrated directional control valves

Innovative motion control solutions for aerospace applications