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Actuator is efficient and backlash-free 27/01/2004
A linear actuator has been developed that combines an efficient rolling action with high dynamic load carrying capacity and is backlash-free. Dean Palmer reports
Ambitious amphibious arrives 27/01/2004
Dean Palmer interviews Alan Gibbs, chairman of the company responsible for developing the technology behind the ground-breaking Aquada amphibious vehicle
Finned plug solves hole problem 27/01/2004
When transporting copper tubes, it is usual to insert plastic plugs into the ends to prevent the ingress of dirt
Flat disks make ultimate spring 27/01/2004
Titanium disk springs offer exceptional performance when suitably mounted and heat treated. Tom Shelley reports
Once, twice, three times a maybe 27/01/2004
Dean Palmer gets some good advice from an engineering company that has been through the pains of implementing PLM software no less than three times in the last 13 years
Plain bearings make toughest slides 27/01/2004
Tom Shelley reports on some useful innovations in linear systems for use in difficult environments
Plastic recycling to raise a smile 27/01/2004
About 15 million mobile phones are discarded every year. Some are refurbished and sold again but most are shredded and go into landfill.
Plastic sleeve grips tools at lower cost than oil 27/01/2004
Precision machining at acceptable cost depends on swift tool changes in tool holders that can nonetheless be relied on to grip firmly and concentrically
Stronger support avoids high pressure tube joint leaks 27/01/2004
Leaks are always things to be avoided, especially at pressures up to 15,000 psi (over 1035bar).
Worms show way to efficiently move soil 27/01/2004
Tom Shelley reports on an animal inspired way to greatly improve the efficiency of construction equipment and agricultural ploughs
A sound way to ensure sustainable energy 26/01/2004
Large, slow moving bearings, such as those used on changing blade pitch in wind turbines can be condition monitored by a new technique. Tom Shelley reports
Chip in oil sensor means smarter, more compact desig 26/01/2004
Designers of industrial pumps, valves and filters are under increasing pressure to integrate the latest pressure sensors into their designs without increasing the overall dimensions of their equipment
Low wear, high pressure shaft seal 26/01/2004
A radial shaft seal has been developed that remains stable under pressure in dynamic applications up to 10 bar and is capable of withstanding pressure peaks of up to 30 bar, with a bursting strength of 100 bar
Mini rotary air motor is maintenance-free 26/01/2004
A new miniature 1kW rotary lobe air motor is set to hit the UK market that measures just 42mm in diameter.
Sensing advanced technical development 26/01/2004
Leaps forward in sensing and measurement will be revealed at this year's MTEC show. Tom Shelley reports
Servomotors give excellent linearity and efficiency 26/01/2004
In a world that is demanding ever smaller designs, UK drives and controls specialist firm EMS is offering design engineers a miniature brushless DC servomotor which has a diameter of just 6mm.
Super wipes are cool for cleaning and blowing 26/01/2004
The normal method for blowing off, drying, cleaning and cooling the surfaces of pipes, hose, tubes and extruded shapes is to use a ring of air nozzles
The first linear fastener? 26/01/2004
Design engineers who are looking for linear fixings for use in materials with a short pot life (such as gypsum) or with accelerated adhesives where separated fasteners cannot be located quickly enough, a new, innovative solution has just been launched
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