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08/05/2012
| ‘World’s longest’ tandem linear actuator developed
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| A fully integrated tandem linear actuator has been developed that measures a world record breaking 12m in length. The system, which was developed by Schaeffler for a French manufacturer of automation systems, weighs in at 1,190kg and has a total stroke length of 11,660mm.
It comprises an inherent ... Read more
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01/05/2012
| Rotary table bearings offer reduced friction, increased machining accuracies
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| Schaeffler has extended its range of rotary table bearings for multi-axis simultaneous machining applications with two new series. The YRTC and ZKXDF families are available with inside diameters from 580 to 1030mm and are said to offer reduced friction, increased rigidity and operating speeds, as we ... Read more
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01/05/2012
| UK manufacturing growth slows as export orders fall
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| UK manufacturing output expanded for the fifth month running in April, but the rate of increase eased to its weakest in the year to date, partly due to a sharp reduction in new export orders in the consumer goods sector. The Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dipped to 50. ... Read more
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18/04/2012
| Stars of Make it in GB exhibition unveiled
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| The government has revealed the manufacturing companies that will feature in the Make it in Great Britain exhibition, being held at the Science Museum in London later this year. Engineering giants such as Siemens, McLaren, Airbus and Messier-Dowty will join the likes of luxury yacht maker Sunseeker, ... Read more
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26/03/2012
| Oil analysis system detects early damage to gears
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| A new oil analysis and vibration monitoring system available from Schaeffler is said to enable the early detection of damage to heavy duty, oil lubricated industrial gears. The FAG Wear Debris Monitor is designed to provide plant operators with a reliable system that prevents unplanned downtime and ... Read more
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14/03/2012
| Schaeffler opens UK customer training centre
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| Schaeffler has opened a new customer training centre at its Sutton Coldfield site in the West Midlands. The facility will offer a range of one, two and three day training courses for managers, engineers and technicians involved in the selection, operation and maintenance of rolling bearings, as wel ... Read more
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08/03/2012
| Schaeffler opens ‘world’s largest’ bearing test rig
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| Schaeffler has successfully completed the design and build of what it claims to be the world's largest, most powerful test rig for large size bearings. The new €7million Astraios facility is now fully operational at the company's Schweinfurt plant in Germany. According to the Schaeffler, it enables ... Read more
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24/02/2012
| Ball bearing boosts fuel economy in hybrid vehicles
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| A new type of ball bearing has been developed that is said to enable ultra high speed rotation by greatly reducing friction. NSK says the device will contribute to better fuel economy in next generation hybrid vehicles by facilitating ultra high speed rotation in motors and power generators.
The ... Read more
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08/02/2012
| Energy chain is 37% lighter than previous model
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| igus UK's redesigned E6 series is said to be quieter, easier to assemble and up to 37% lighter than its predecessor. "With the E6.1, the so-called polygon effect that can occur when an energy chain is rolling is reduced to a minimum, resulting in extremely low noise of down to 37dB(A)," said Justin ... Read more
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13/01/2012
| Non-contact torque sensor available from Ixthus
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| Ixthus Instrumentation has launched a new non-contacting precision torque sensor with optional measurement of shaft angle and speed. Available from the company's distribution partner Burster, the 8661 series is designed to provide precise and convenient measurement of static and bi-directional rotat ... Read more
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