Motion Control Features

Shock absorbers: the final piece of the productivity puzzle

With productivity incredibly important to manufacturers, shock absorbers are being used to ensure machines have longer lives, lower maintenance and safer operations. Paul Mulvey, UK Sales Manager for norelem, investigates what is behind the decision to use these products.

Self-synchronising actuators simplify the automation of large or awkward loads

Balancing large or awkward loads can be a challenge for many industrial applications. Whether it is the hood of a construction vehicle, a large work platform, a solar panel or an industrial material handling system, movements that are imbalanced can impact performance, cause unnecessary wear and tear, and jeopardise worker safety.

Achieving linear motion in off-highway applications

The term ‘off-highway’ covers a wide range of machinery and equipment that operate in harsh working environments where dust, water and even chemicals can be prevalent.

Motion control – much more than just the ability to stop and start!

This feature will examine two very diverse applications with the help of a UK manufacturer of motion control products – LG Motion UK Ltd.

More Motion Control Features Features

Robust linear guides enable constant operation in shoe manufacturing process(05/11/2018)

German shoe machinery manufacturer DESMA uses linear motion technology from HepcoMotion for a heavy casting process in a unit sole machine.
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.