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Dear Readers/Advertisers,
With the festive season just around the corner and 2012 not far behind, I’ve been reflecting on what a year it’s been for the Power Transmission Review team.
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We believe our new ‘integrated’ magazine will be ‘The ONE leading voice for the Fluid,
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Transmission Developments signs a UK distribution agreement. p8
Renold’s highly wear resistant chain, Synergy, is still the longest lasting solution. p14 p14
Bearing isolator and grounding ring combination provides electrical protection for motor bearings. p18
The overrunning alternator pulley. p20 p22
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A detailed resource brochure entitled ‘Linear Actuators for
On/Off Highway Vehicles’ available from Heason
Technology. p22
The ‘mia’ electric car, incorporates a Leroy-Somer motor. p26
Compact precision stage range benefits from advanced bearing and ballscrew technologies. p28
Latest generation Motion
Coordinator controllers aimed at 2-servo/3-stepper and
4-servo/5-stepper applications. p28
Schmidt thoroughbreds join the stable. p29

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Shaun Prinsloo has been appointed to the key management position of
Regional Director, UK and Ireland, managing the Control Techniques
Drive Centres in both countries.
Shaun has relocated to the UK from South Africa and started in his new role on 1st October, reporting directly to Phil Sewell, Executive Vice
President, Sales and Marketing.
Born in South Africa, Shaun completed his electrical engineering degree at Durban University before moving into sales of electrical equipment and components. He has some 15 years experience in the drives industry having worked as a Sales Director, a Sales Manager and, most recently, as a Business
Development Manager responsible for developing the reseller and end user business.
His experience encompasses the steel, mining, water and
HVAC/R industries and includes
OEM projects, servo systems and upgrades of drive systems.
Shaun’s brief is to significantly grow
Control Techniques’ market share in the UK and Ireland, developing relationships with OEM companies and end users alike.
For reader enquiries, please mention PTR:
Control Techniques,
Unit 79 Mochdre Industrial Estate,
Newtown, SY16 4LE,
Tel: +44 (0) 1686 612000,
Fax: +44 (0) 1686 612999
Email: controltechniques@emerson.com www.controltechniques.com
WITH almost nine months to go, 91% of the stand space at
Hillhead 2012 has already been allocated to exhibitors, including major players such as Volvo,
Sandvik, Metso, Terex Group,
Finning/Caterpillar, Liebherr and
Bell Equipment.
companies who have confirmed their requirements, while a number of other stands have been reserved pending sign-off,” he commented.
Event director Jack Berridge said demand for space over the summer had been very buoyant and the site plan had filled up very quickly. “At the present time the exhibitor list stands at 248
In the 2012 Olympic year, the show dates have been brought forward by one week to 19–21
June. Details of remaining stand space availability can be obtained from Penny Lewin, operations manager, on tel: +44 (0)115 945
3890 ; or by email: penny.lewin@ qmj.co.uk

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Technology company ContiTech presents solutions for drive technology and air actuators • Environmentally-friendly belts for industrial applications • Production sites in India
Pennine Pneumatic Services, an Atlas Copco Compressors’
Premier Distributor in West
Yorkshire, is celebrating its
20th year in the compressed air business. Founders and joint directors, Gary Whitaker and
Leighton Harris, attribute the company’s commercial success to its ability to offer cost effective and energy efficient solutions, setting a clear strategy with market leading suppliers to ensure long term support for businesses in the region.
Pennine Pneumatic Services
(PPS) has been an authorised
Atlas Copco Compressors distributor for 20 years. From its Halifax site, the company offers complete compressed air solutions specialising in the design, supply, installation and after sales service of industrial and automotive compressed air systems. It provides a full range of ancillary and air related products, in-line filters, compressed air dryers, oil condensate removal systems and pipe work installations. PPS also has a dedicated energy audit department to carry out full site air audits and leak surveys using the latest Atlas Copco iiTrak loggers to provide a reliable and cost-effective energy efficient compressed air package.
In fact, the two directors believe the ever-increasing cost of electrical energy has had a profound influence on the way compressed air business is conducted today. As Leighton
Harris comments: “These days it is reasonable to expect any professional organisation to offer the most cost effective and energy efficient solution. In partnership with Atlas Copco,
Pennine applied this policy many years ago and it is this approach which we believe has set us apart from our competitors, leading to the success we enjoy today”.
For reader enquiries, please mention PTR:
Atlas Copco Ltd,
Swallowdale Lane,
Hemel Hempstead,
Herts,
HP2 7EA
Tel: +44 (0) 1442 261201
Fax: +44 (0) 1442 234791 www.atlascopo.co.uk
Environmentally-friendly drive belts and air actuators that are resistant to harsh environmental conditions are the highlights presented by ContiTech (hall 1 DL, booth
422) at MDA India in Banga-lore.
From December 6 to 9, 2011, the technology company from
Hanover, Germany, displayed its rubber and plastic products at the leading trade fair in India for drive technology and automation. India is one of ContiTech’s most important markets, and is also equally interesting as a production location and sales market. The company has increased its commitment in the market over the past several years and will continue to expand its presence there significantly.
Drive belts for environmental protection
With the BlueConcept family of drive belts, ContiTech has taken on a trail-blazing role in environ-mentallyfriendly and health-friendly industrial applications. At MDA India, the company is showing the CONTI-V®
PIONEER wrapped V-belt, which is composed mainly of renewable raw materials, and, although it is made without carbon black, it is electrically conductive. In addition, the carbon black and allergen-free timing belt,
CONTI® SYNCHROBELT PIONEER, will be on display. It is the ideal solution for drive applications that people come into contact with.
From its complete range of drive belts for machine and plant engineering, ContiTech is also pre-senting its high-performance timing belts and flat belts made of polyurethane, rubber timing belts as well as wrapped V-belts and raw edge heavy-duty V-belts.
PIX hydraulic hose & end-fittings have been awarded the prestigious
DNV (Det Norske Veritas) MED
(Marine Equipment Directive) Type
Approval. This recognition is in addition to the DNV certification that was previously conferred upon the company in 2008.
The MED Type Approval is an unbiased third-party certification attesting to a product’s adherence to specific standards or specifications, and verification of an appropriate production quality system. This approval is strongly recommended for products used in high performance industries, in particular, marine, mining and offshore, endorsing their quality and safety.
Following receipt of the certification, Operations Director for UK based PIX Hydraulics,
Karan Sethi said: “In this day and age of ever increasing quality expectations from our customers, the DNV MED will serve as our competitive edge. As a company, we have made a conscious effort to be at the forefront of continuous improvement in our manufacturing standards, quality, and processes; and this approval confirms that we are heading in the right direction.
This is a fantastic feat and we are absolutely thrilled to join an elite league of DNV MED approved manufacturers.”
For reader enquiries, please mention PTR:
PIX Hydraulics (Europe) Ltd,
Unit 24 Farthing Road,
Industrial Estate,
Sproughton,
Ipswich,
Suffolk IP1 5AP,
Tel: +44 (0) 1473 744612
Fax: +44 (0) 1473 744613
Email: mdeal@pixeuro.com www.pixhydraulics.com
Air actuators with an impressively long-life design
Also on display are air actuators for pneumatic tasks in machine, apparatus and plant engineer-ing.
Air actuators are used in many industries when a lot of force has to be produced with pneumat-ics, but little space is left for installation and especially difficult environmental conditions are preva-lent.The long-life design of ContiTech air actuators is a convincing factor in applications involving heavy deposits and contamination – such as in the
With their long-life design, air actuators from ContiTech for pneumatic tasks in machine, apparatus and plant engineering are convincing products.
With the CONTI-V® PIONEER, ContiTech is presenting the world’s first eco-friendly wrapped V-belt. It is composed largely of renewable raw materials.
The environmentally-friendly timing belt, CONTI® SYNCHROBELT
PIONEER from ContiTech, is ideal for applications that people come into contact with.
wood processing or textile machine industries, in offshore usage, saw mill machines or the food industry.
Since air actuators function without me-chanically operated parts like pistons, piston rods and friction seals, they are not subject to wear and require no maintenance.
This gives them an edge over conventional cylinders.They are also more environmentally-friendly as they do not require oil.
Involvement in India
ContiTech has had a presence in
India for many years, operating two production plants and em-ploying around 900 people there. At the New
Delhi location ContiTech produces high-quality drive belts, and it is from here that Indian customers get their supplies. Air spring systems are also manufactured in New Delhi for the Indian market, and especially for the state-run Indian Railways.
Near Kolkata, ContiTech produces conveyor belts for mining and other industrial uses. In addition,
ContiTech supplies the Indian subcontinent with hoses.
For reader enquiries, please mention PTR:
Mario Töpfer,
ContiTech AG,
VahrenwalderStrasse 9,
D-30165 Hanover, Germany
Tel: +49 511 938-1304
Fax: +49 511 938-1305
Email: mario.toepfer@contitech.de
www.contitech.de

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The Liverpool-based company
Dibro has one of the largest facilities in the UK for decorating glass bottles. It applies decorative painted finishes, acid-etched effects and lacquers to a variety of glass containers and has recently installed a new printing facility for the ceramic and precious metal printing of glass containers. The company is a specialist in its field but by its own admission no expert in linear motion. So when it came to automating a glass treatment process on the new plant to increase productivity it chose HepcoMotion® to recommend the most appropriate system for linear actuation.
The process Dibro was seeking to automate involves spraying the bottles with a slip coating after printing as they emerge on a conveyor from the firing lehr. This is a kiln with a temperature gradient from end to end for annealing glass, a method of slowly cooling the product to prevent thermal shock. The linear system was required to transport a spray nozzle mechanism across the full width of the conveyor, coating a line of bottles on each pass.
For this purpose HepcoMotion® suggested a complete system based on a hybrid version of its Profile
Driven Unit, the PDU2; a bespoke solution from its standard range of products. “We knew we needed a linear system that would provide consistent speed of the traverse unit to ensure an even spray coating and also the accurate positioning of the spray head so only the sides of the bottles are coated,” explained Tom
Dickinson, Managing Director and son of one of the Dickinson brothers that founded the company in 1933.
Many HepcoMotion® customers know precisely what they want to achieve through automation within a given budget but they do not have the linear motion expertise to specify the required system with confidence.
Tom Dickinson continued: “We were certainly attracted by the quality of the HepcoMotion® product but more importantly for us it was the technical understanding the company brought to the table.
HepcoMotion® just made it so easy for us.”
The PDU2 at the heart of the
Dibro system is a belt-driven linear actuator and ideal for this high performance application because it is compact and, thanks to its
Herculane® wheels, runs virtually friction-free on the inside of the profile. This provides extremely stable support for the carriage plate that carries the spray nozzle; felt wipers sweep away any debris in its path.
The overall system comprises a rigid but lightweight aluminium slotted profile into which fits the toothed belt drive and carriage, an arrangement that effectively encloses the unit and makes it ideal for operating in the damp conditions on the Dibro bottle production line. This quality is enhanced by stainless fixings, available as a standard choice within the
HepcoMotion® product programme.
HepcoMotion® specified and delivered the turnkey driven system complete with extra long beam to accord with the width of the lehr and AC motor to drive the PDU2.
“We also wanted to fit ancillary sensors for positioning and control of the drive unit to vary speed using an inverter,” Tom Dickinson explained. “And the HepcoMotion® system gave us the facility to do that easily.”
The system cycle is dictated by the belt speed of the lehr which in turn is dependent on the size of the bottles being printed.
Typically the traverse unit operates every minute, travelling at around
200mm/sec. The lehr is 2m wide so it typically takes the system 10 seconds to coat 15 one-litre spirit bottles or 50 perfume bottles.
The new printing facility is now up and running bringing new business to this family firm. Tom
Dickinson concludes: “Currently the lehr is operating 24 hours a day and I’m pleased to confirm the
HepcoMotion® system is working very well.”
For reader enquiries, please mention PTR:
HepcoMotion,
Lower Moor Business Park,
Tiverton Way, Tiverton,
Devon EX16 6TG
Tel: +44 (0) 1884 243400
Fax: +44 (0) 1884 243399
Email: hepco@hepcomotion.com
www.HepcoMotion.com
New proposals by the Health
& Safety Executive (HSE) are likely, if they are implemented in their present form, to have serious financial implications for employers that are found to be in breach of health and safety laws, warns Paul Laidler, Managing
Director of Laidler Associates, a division of TÜV SÜD Product
Service.
In essence, the HSE is seeking to recover, from offending employers, the costs it incurs while investigating a material breach of health and safety law, and also any additional costs in providing support to the employer as an aid to ensuring that the situation is successfully remedied.
The arrangements have already been agreed in principle with the
Government, and the proposals were available for public consultation until 14th October.
If, as seems likely, the proposals are adopted, the new system of charging could start as soon as
April 2012, and it is estimated that the HSE will charge for its inspectors’ time at a rate of £133 per hour.
“The costs will certainly mount up very quickly,” said Paul
Laidler, “so it’s important that employers are fully aware of these new proposals. However, they should also bear in mind that the charges will only apply to companies that break health and safety laws, so those that are careful about meeting their responsibilities and staying within the law will not be affected in any way.”
The new proposals are, however, a wake-up call to businesses to review their health and safety practices and procedures to ensure that nothing has been overlooked. In particular, machinery users are advised to check that their PUWER assessments are up to date and comprehensive in their coverage.
Should these checks throw up any concerns, businesses are encouraged to seek expert advice of the type provided by Laidler
Associates rather than taking the risk that HSE inspectors may be the first to discover a problem.
“The cost of professional advice from a consultant with a proven track record is modest,” said Paul
Laidler, “and will certainly be less than the fines and the new HSE cost recovery charges that are likely to be imposed if health and safety laws have been broken, even inadvertently. Therefore where there is any doubt at all about health and safety compliance, professional advice is a very sound investment.”
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Transmission Developments has signed a UK distribution agreement with the endless flat belt specialist Max
Schlatterer GmbH, bringing the premier Esband and Werner
GRAF brands to its comprehensive range of belting products.
These drive and conveyor belts are manufactured using a genuinely endless woven technique in a wide range of carcass materials and finished with special coatings that are matched to the friction coefficient, durability, speed and accuracy requirements for high precision/high performance power transmission and conveying.
The range is characterised with application advantages such as low and uniform elongation, long operational life, excellent flexibility for small bending radii, high tear resistance plus extremely consistent tensile strength.. The truly endless belt design also allows the ability in manufacture to precisely control the belt thickness over its entire length, avoiding the step problem found in jointed alternatives; and with no splice or seam they are also extremely quiet in operation with no step-induced noise spike or vibration.
Esband drive and conveyor belts address the needs of specialists application areas and are custom manufactured with traction elements, coatings and finishes to optimise machine performance. They are widely used in packaging machinery for form-fill-seal and flow wrapping or precision infeed and outfeed conveying with design characteristics tuned for any combination of dry or wet grip, high or low speed, hygiene, and durability. They particularly suit food and beverage production machinery and weighing equipment and are available with perforations for vacuum processes, and processes requiring knife shaped edges and tight flexing radii. Esband belts are also critical process enabling components for paper handling machinery such as printing press, copiers, scanners, ticketing,
ATMs, postal sorting machines and many more.
The GRAF range is available in a number of standard build configurations covering both stable length or elastic belt properties to suit applications where perfect running is critical. HEVALOID® standard belts are available for crowned pulley diameters from 4 mm to 40 mm and have a high and uniform tensile strength with polyester endless woven tensile members and synthetic rubber coatings (Chloroprene) which are antistatic and highly resistant to abrasion. CRELAST® elastic fold and conveyor belts are used for low power transmission and exacting conveyor use and are particularly suited to paper handing. They are supplied with chloroprene, nitrile,
EP and silicon coatings. Solutus®- flat belts consist of endlessly wound polyester yarns with leather or fleece plies. They are used for very oily or wet processes as well as feeding and accumulating processes for folding/gluing machinery. A version is available with steel cords for specialist newspaper print friction drives.
Across both Esband and Werrner
GRAF product lines, special processing and finishing is available to include ground surfaces, multiple layers, perforations for vacuum or air blowing processes, and machined or bonded features for flights. Transdev provides a complete design and application engineering service which also covers manufacturing for specialist crown pulleys for use with the endless flat belt range.
For reader enquiries, please mention PTR:
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Transmission Developments Co
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At a recent awards ceremony igus UK, a leading manufacturer of high-performance polymer bearings, presented its coveted manus awards to two British engineering companies, Trailerteq and
MBP Concepts. The manus competition is a plastic bearing design innovation contest held every two years and winners are selected by an independent panel of academics and industry specialists.
Winning the manus award for ‘Most
Eye Catching Design’ was MBP
Concepts with its Tyligo product. The
Tyligo trailer, designed and developed in Britain, uses the iglidur sleeve bearing from igus for the critical function of folding and opening the trailer by sliding the front bracket on the main stainless steel beam. best meet these requirements, as it has characteristics that are far superior to those of conventional metal bearings. The ability to carry a much greater load for the same physical size of bearing is thanks to the material’s high compressive strength and superior elasticity properties.
bearings in its compact Rapid
Deployment Transport (RDT) trailer.
The igus bearing was used after it was discovered that a phosphorbronze bearing used in the main arm, linking the body of the RDT with the towing vehicles, was prone to premature failure.
Key requirements for the trailer were that the bearing should combine high load bearing capacity with long life, small size and minimal maintenance requirements. It was decided that the iglidur sleeve bearing would
The second winner on the day was
Trailerteq, who won the manus
‘Plastic Bearing Innovation’ award.
Trailerteq is a British manufacturing company, based in Lancashire, and it used igus’ range of iglidur polymer
The iglidur polymer bearings range have extremely high compressive strength coupled with high elasticity, which means that, size for size, they have a much higher load carrying capacity than conventional metal bearings. In addition, the bearings require no lubrication or other maintenance, and they are highly resistant to the effects of dirt ingress or other contamination.
“We selected these two worthy winners for the igus UK manus awards, as they both used plastic bearings to perform a key function while transforming the performance
L-R: Ian Dunn of Trailerteq, Matthew
Aldridge of igus UK and Matthieu
Philippault of MBP Concepts at the awards presentation of their product and helping reduce costs. We are always pleased to see plastic bearings being used in unusual applications, and for solving engineering problems that would be difficult to address in any other way. We congratulate both Trailerteq and MBP Concepts on their superb designs and we are confident that both their products will have a wide market appeal” , said Matthew
Aldridge, director of igus UK.
For reader enquiries, please mention PTR:
Matthew Aldridge, igus UK Ltd,
51A Caswell Road, Brackmills,
Northampton NN4 7PW
Tel +44 (0)1604 677240
Fax +44 (0)1604 677245 sales@igus.co.uk www.igus.co.uk

Nicola Sivori (left), Charity
Committee Chairperson at
Brammer UK, part of Europe’s leading distributor of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services, presents a cheque for £20,000 to Karen
England (right), Director of
Fundraising at Make-A-Wish
Foundation® UK.
The presentation, which took place at Brammer’s highly successful
Manufacturing Forum held at the
Museum of Science and Industry in
Manchester, brings the total raised by Brammer for the charity to more than £120,000 since early 2007.
Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting lifethreatening illnesses, and has granted more than 7,000 wishes since the charity was established in 1986.
Fundraising efforts undertaken by
Brammer staff nationwide this year have included a 686 mile cycle tour around 16 Brammer locations in Scotland and Northern Ireland, climbing Snowdon and the BUPA
Great North Run.
Nicola Sivori commented:
“The money raised this year demonstrates our commitment to Make-A-Wish, which is a very deserving cause and one that
Brammer is only too happy to support. The difference that a charity like Make-A-Wish can make to children with life-threatening illnesses is remarkable, and we are proud to have continued our association with the charity since
2007.”
… well done Guys at Brammer, wonderful news, Ed.
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The European Power Transmission
Distributors Association (EPTDA), the leading European organisation for the mechanical Power
Transmission and Motion Control
(PT/MC) industry, reports recordbreaking attendance at its 2011
Annual Convention in Budapest.
With more than 350 participants featuring 32 companies joining for the first time, over 700 individual meetings between Distributors &
Manufacturers at the signature MD-
IDEX sessions, EPTDA re-establishes its position as the leading association in Europe for PT/MC decision makers.
Signalling its commitment to personal training and development, at the Budapest 2011 Annual
Convention, EPTDA also launched its much-awaited EPTDA Academy in collaboration with Nyenrode
University of The Netherlands. The
EPTDA Academy will host its first
Executive Training programme in
June 2012 focusing on Strategy – new business models for growth and creating the future in the power transmission and motion control industry; Leadership – in transforming the organisation towards the future; and Innovation – as a source for strategy execution.
The 2011 Annual Convention brought to stage some of the most sought-after and influential public speakers of our times including
Mrs Connie Podesta on Standout
Leadership - How To Achieve
Success By Influencing Others To
Be Successful; Mr Alan Beaulieu,
Principal ITR, Institute of Trend
Research, and EPTDA Economic
Forecaster on Global Prosperity
– Maximising Profits; and Mr Ben
Legg, Former COO of Google and
COO of European Directories on The internet – what is next?.
From “Next Generation Event” to “Distributor Forum” delegates interacted and engaged on a formal and informal level to address the future of the industry and areas of mutual growth and mutual issues.
In 2012, EPTDA Annual Convention will be held in Lisbon, Portugal on 26-28 September. For more on EPTDA 2011 Convention highlights, please refer to www.
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More than 60 pupils from local secondary schools took part in a See Inside Manufacturing open day event at Schaeffler
UK’s automotive engine component manufacturing plant in
Llanelli, South Wales.
More than 60 pupils from local secondary schools took part in a
See Inside Manufacturing open day event at Schaeffler UK’s automotive engine component manufacturing plant in Llanelli, South Wales.
The event was part of the
UK Government’s See Inside
Manufacturing Initiative, a nationwide ‘open days’ programme to help improve the image of UK manufacturing to young people, with the objective of attracting the brightest and best talent into a career in manufacturing and engineering. The event at Schaeffler
UK was arranged in conjunction with the local college, Coleg Sir Gar, and was facilitated by Schaeffler’s own apprentices and toolmakers.
The open day, which took place on
21st November 2011, was divided into a morning and afternoon session in order to accommodate more children. In the morning session, 30 Year 9 pupils (aged
13-14) attended from three local secondary schools: Amman Valley,
St John Lloyds and Bryngwyn. In the afternoon, 32 Year 9 pupils visited the plant from three other schools:
Queen Elizabeth High School,
Coedcae and Glan y Mor.
On arriving at the plant, pupils and teachers were welcomed by presentations from Plant Director
Roger Evans MBE and from
Schaeffler UK’s Training Manager
Donna Williams-Bevan. The pupils and teachers were then given a guided tour of the factory by
Schaeffler apprentices and toolroom staff. This gave pupils an opportunity to see what it would be like to work in a real manufacturing environment.
Pupils were then split into teams in order to compete in an Engineering
Challenge. Led by Schaeffler UK’s toolroom technician Gareth Gravell, this challenge involved pupils having to correctly read an engineering drawing before devising a suitable method for assembling an idler hub bearing. The winner was the team that correctly assembled their idler hub in the fastest time.
The Engineering Challenge was followed by a Schaeffler quiz, which tested the pupils’ ability to recall information provided in the Schaeffler presentations. Before departing the plant, lunch with senior managers and apprentices gave pupils the opportunity to ask any further questions in an open, informal environment.
Also in attendance on the day were Alex Robinson, Automotive
Components Section Manager at
The Society of Motor Manufacturers
& Traders (SMMT) and Paul Bullock,
Industry Liaison Manager at the
Welsh Automotive Forum.
As Alex Robinson commented:
“The SMMT, in accordance with the Automotive Council, has aimed to build on local activities already undertaken by individual companies to coordinate a nationwide See
Inside Manufacturing programme for young people considering their future career options. I believe Schaeffler’s event is a credit to the initiative and has undoubtedly left a positive impression on many of the school children who visited.”
“It is especially pleasing to see the automotive sector taking a lead on this activity in 2011, with government keen to extend the initiative across other manufacturing sectors in 2012. Schaeffler’s event will hopefully serve as a tool to spark off an interest amongst local school children in engineering and dispel the outdated attitudes towards a career in the profession.”
Paul Bullock of the Welsh Automotive
Forum agreed: “If the UK is to plug the current skills gap in UK manufacturing and engineering, it is critical that we attract more young people, both boys and girls, into a career in manufacturing. It was therefore particularly pleasing to see as many girls attending the Schaeffler open day as there were boys.
Interestingly, three of the four winning teams on the Engineering Challenges comprised all-girl members.”
Roger Evans MBE, Plant Director at Schaeffler UK commented: “The open day has been a tremendous success for everyone involved and we look forward to holding similar events in the future. Giving school children the opportunity to visit a real manufacturing plant, to ask questions of apprentices working there and to see what it’s really like working with the latest modern machinery in a dynamic, fast-moving manufacturing environment is essential if we are to attract more young people into a future career in this industry.”
For reader enquiries, please mention PTR:
Schaeffler (UK) Ltd,
Forge Lane, Minworth,
Sutton Coldfield,
West Midlands,
B76 1AP
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Email: info.uk@schaeffler.com www.schaeffler.co.uk
Atlas Copco Compressors has announced the appointment of Paul
Clark as Business Line Manager of its Industrial Air division in
Great Britain. Commenting on his new position in the company, Paul
Clark said: “It is a challenging role. I see my task as ensuring that the company continues to be represented by professional, trained, motivated and experienced people, backed by world-leading products.” the position of Sales Manager for a dryer manufacturer before his appointment to Managing
Director of air dryer and filtration specialist, Hankison UK. Following the company’s acquisition by
SPX, Paul Clark was employed as
Sales Director for its air treatment division with responsibility for establishing business line goals and strategy. After this, Paul joined
Atlas Copco Compressors within
Business Development, before being promoted to Business Line Manager.
quality air accessories and nitrogen generators, including solutions that not only embrace improved productivity but offer the tangible benefits of energy recovery, remote monitoring, and real-time control and management. They will also continue to increase Atlas Copco
Compressors’ representation across
GB through direct and distributor sales and continue the long term support and stability which the company has maintained for its customers over the years.
Paul started his engineering career as a qualified toolmaker first in the
UK, and then in the USA, before returning back to the UK to take up a sales role for a compressed air distributor. He then took up
In his new role Paul and his team will be focused on the sales and marketing of cost-effective, energyefficient industrial air compressors,
Outside of work, Paul, who comes from Baldock, Hertfordshire, runs a junior football team in his home town and plays golf as often as he can.
For reader enquiries, please mention PTR:
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Swallowdale Lane,
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Herts, HP2 7EA
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Fax: +44 (0) 1442 234791
Email: gba.info@uk.atlascopco.com
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Leading premium drinks manufacturer
Diageo has received an award at the 2011 Brammer Manufacturing
Forum and Awards for cost-savings achieved within the management of its maintenance spares supply chain working in partnership with Brammer.
The business process improvement award was given to Diageo by
Brammer, the UK’s leading distributor of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products, at
Manchester’s Museum of Science and Industry. The Brammer Awards, now in their fifth year, celebrated the very best in product and business process innovation within the UK manufacturing industry.
The business process improvement award highlights how production operations can be made to run more efficiently and profitably through better management of the maintenance spares supply chain.. Brammer has worked with
Diageo over the past 12 months to improve its maintenance spares procurement and management. This was achieved through reducing total acquisition costs over 37 UK sites by improving the purchase to pay process (removing 8,000 invoices), and through vendor consolidation, re-routing 243 suppliers and consolidating 114,000 parts.
Tony McCartney of Diageo (right) receives the business process improvement award from Brammer plc
Chief Executive Ian Fraser (centre) and Brammer UK Managing Director
Ian Ritchie
Ian Ritchie, Managing Director of Brammer UK, said: “We have worked closely with Diageo over the last year to evaluate how the company can increase efficiency and reduce costs by improving the management of their maintenance spares supply chain, which were then put into action. The results simply speak for themselves and we would like to congratulate Diageo once again for winning the business process improvement award, which demonstrates that optimised changes to managing a businesses spares supply chain really can make a huge difference.”
The business process improvement award was presented to Tony
McCartney, Supplier Performance
Manager at Diageo.
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The precision engineering component specialist R.A. Rodriguez is growing and there are a number of reasons for this good news. The company’s appointment as the
European master distributor for
KHK is partly responsible. So too is its increasing export sales for
KAYDON® thin section bearings and the development of the R.A.
Rodriguez automation business.
Indeed, such has been the demand for the latter that Southern Area
Sales Manager, Andrew Mason has now changed roles to focus on this burgeoning market.
with R.A. Rodriguez as a distributor, I know the strength of the engineering support the company provides and quality of the products it markets.
I’m looking forward to being part of this family-owned company that gives applications support such high priority.”
For reader enquiries, please mention PTR:
R.A. Rodriguez,
28 Campus Five,
Letchworth Business Park,
Letchworth, Herts. SG6 2JF
Tel: 01462 670044
Fax: 01462 670880
Email: info@raruk.com www.rarodriguez.co.uk
As a result, R.A. Rodriguez is pleased to confirm the appointment of Darren Reynolds to fill the vacated southern sales position.
Darren is now responsible for selling the company’s entire product range across England and Wales, an area bordered by Staffordshire,
Lincolnshire and Leicestershire in the north. He is based at the company’s sales office in
Letchworth.
Darren brings with him a background in engineering sales and technical support as well as 15 years purchasing experience in the bearing industry; this included the R.A.
Rodriguez brand. “Having worked
Equipped with the new and unique
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Renold’s highly wear resistant chain, Synergy, is still the longest lasting solution available to engineers for applications where maintenance reduction is desirable, or where short wear life is a problem. According to Renold, laboratory tests show that Synergy lasts up to six times longer than other major brands of standard chain.
Synergy was recently enhanced with a specially developed lubricant that reduced initial wear by up to 50 percent. The chain is ready to install right out of the box. It should then be lubricated as normal while in operation.
maintenance engineers cut down time and increase productivity, delivering significantly longer wear life than previous chains.
Synergy has helped maintenance engineers reduce servicing on new products in a wide range of sectors from wool processing to breeze block production and even equipment for the film industry. It has also helped
According to David Turner,
Renold Chain’s marketing communications manager,
“Synergy is the only true high-performance chain on the market. Engineers and maintenance professionals around the world have come to rely on the wear resistance and exceptional working life of this remarkable chain technology.”
Synergy is available in British
Standard sizes ranging from
06B to 24B in Simplex, duplex and triplex construction. It is also available in ANSI standard sizes ranging from 35 to 160 in simplex, duplex and triplex.
For reader enquiries, please mention PTR:
Chris Bradley,
The Marketing Practice,
792 Wilmslow Road,
Didsbury,
Manchester,
M20 6UG
Tel: 0161 442 3700,
Email: themarketingpractice@ yahoo.co.uk
PIX Hydraulics (Europe) Ltd. have launched a brand new range of hydraulic hoses dubbed ‘BASTION’.
As part of their constant endeavour for product improvement and desire to provide innovative solutions, PIX have designed BASTION for use in severe hydraulic applications in challenging conditions.
BASTION has been specially designed to outperform standard hose when used in heavy duty hydraulic systems and applications where components are subject to high abrasion exposure and extreme environmental conditions such as temperature, UV and ozone.
Furthermore, BASTION is also MSHA certified due to its flame resistant and antistatic properties. With a wide range of fluid compatibility, applications for the new hose include marine and offshore, underground and open pit mining and quarrying.
Commenting on the launch of the
BASTION hose range, Operations
Director for UK based PIX Hydraulics
(Europe) Ltd, Karan Sethi said: “As the applications and the working environment for hydraulic hoses gets more complex, our BASTION range will allow customers to effectively use the hose in the most adverse conditions. This product has been engineered in a way that allows it to exhibit its superior performance qualities whilst withstanding the harsh environments prevalent in mines, etc.”
The PIX BASTION series hose range includes: 1SN, 2SN, 1SC and 2SC standard braided hose, and 4SP,
4SH, R12, R13 and R15 standard multi-spiral hose.
For reader enquiries, please mention PTR:
Matt Deal,
PIX Hydraulics (Europe) Ltd,
Unit 24 Farthing Rd
Industrial Estate,
Sproughton, Ipswich,
Suffolk. IP1 5AP
Tel: 01473 744612
Email: mdeal@pixeuro.com www.pixhydraulics.com
In July 2011 bearing manufacturer
NKE Austria GmbH became a member of Frankfurt-based research association Forschungsvereinigung
Antriebstechnik e.V. (FVA).
In joining the network, which focuses on research all around power transmission, NKE aims to participate in the member organisations’ joint research activities and to gain additional research capacity for developing new products and technologies.
FVA – part of the German
Engineering Federation VDMA – is a network of mainly German research institutions and manufacturing companies. Its objective is joint research and training in the fields of electrical, mechanical and mechatronic drive engineering.
An important criterion for NKE’s admission to the network, for which it was audited by FVA, was the bearing manufacturer’s value creation in Austria. Supplementing its own research capabilities, FVA membership will allow NKE to participate in research ventures with leading research establishments and companies and to benefit from their outcomes. The research project aims, which are defined by working committees made up of FVA members, are to advance technical expertise and product quality and to cut production costs.
“All of our key customers and industry trend-setters are represented in FVA. This enables us to develop a good sense of direction for future product developments” , explains Gunnar
Simm, Head of Engineering at
NKE.
“To obtain valuable stimuli for the continued expansion of our production facilities in Steyr, we will be able to draw on the extensive know-how available within FVA.”
For reader enquiries, please mention PTR:
NKE AUSTRIA GmbH,
Janet Mo, Marketing,
Im Stadtgut C4,
A-4407 Steyr, Austria
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Fax: +43 7252 86667 59
E-mail: j.mo@nke.at
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Collaboration between Italian engineering company Stema
Service Srl and Control Techniques Italy has resulted in a substantial contract with one of Italy’s leading tyre manufacturing groups.
The project, with Unidrive SP
AC drives used throughout, has produced energy savings, increased production and resulted in a reduction in maintenance costs.
Stema Service Srl is an engineering company providing automation and process control solutions for companies in the plastics, rubber, iron and steel, marine and galvanic water treatment sectors.
Stema Service routinely works with automation systems to improve production throughput, efficiency and reliability. Recently, with increased success in international markets, the company has standardised on suppliers in key areas, including PLC platforms and drives, with Control Techniques selected as its technological partner because of the technical excellence of its product and application experience and the worldwide support from the network of Drive and Applications Centres.
plus power modules – deliver greater flexibility for the architecture of the system, as well as minimising back-up spares. On the calendar line, where motor powers vary from just a few kilowatts up to
90kW, Unidrive SP drives are used throughout in open loop, closed loop and brushless servo configurations, depending on the motors employed.
All drives were fitted with Ethernet plug-in modules to give a single
Ethernet fieldbus.
Some drives feature SM-Applications modules, bringing a high level of motion control functionality down to the drive level, with the major benefits of less wiring, less chance of interference and enhanced process reliability and performance.
Control Techniques’ Unidrive
SP ‘solutions platform’ AC variable speed drive range spans
0.75kW right up to 1.9MW and is configurable into five operating modes – open and closed loop, vector, servo and regenerating mode. A wide range of plug-in option modules provide extra processing power and functionality including extra I/O and field bus connectivity to most industry standard networks and compatibility with most position feedback protocols.
At the tyre manufacturing company, a variety of applications, including rubber mixers and calendar lines, still used DC technologies and solutions. Following extensive study, it was determined that a switch to AC throughout could offer real benefits in terms of energy savings, reduced maintenance and downtime and better throughput and quality. With the maintenance needs of the DC motors eliminated, the company turned its attention to a review of the control system leading to a new approach utilising new PLCs and the introduction of a digital communication bus system based on ethernet.
The company has a mixture of induction and synchronous motors and has been able to standardise on Unidrive SP AC drives from
Control Techniques for all of these.
Mixers rated at up to 400kW utilise
Unidrive SPM modular drives, which, by virtue of their modular configuration – AC/DC modules,
The customer is delighted with the results of this extensive project, with the result that other commissions have followed and Stema Service has become the point of reference for other turnkey projects.
For reader enquiries, please mention PTR:
Joseph Walker,
Control Techniques Ltd,
Ty Rheoli,
Unit 79 Mochdre Industrial Estate,
Newtown, Powys SY16 4LE
Tel: 01686 612900.
Fax: 01686 612999.
Email: joseph.walker@emerson.com
www.Emerson.com
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The new Garlock SGi Shaft
Grounding Bearing Isolator protects motor bearings from electrical damage as well as from lubricant loss and contamination.
Maintenance-free, the Garlock SGi bearing isolator combines the proven technologies of Garlock’s GUARDIAN non-sparking bronze labyrinth seal together with an AEGIS™ shaft grounding ring in a single unit.
It is ideally suited for motors controlled by variable frequency drives (VFDs) running pumps, fans, high-speed spindles, and other equipment in severe-duty applications such as mining and the processing of pulp/paper, food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and water/wastewater.
The micro fibres themselves, proven in hundreds of thousands of installations to protect bearings from harmful currents, are engineered for flexibility to prevent breakage and ensure that the SGi will last for the service life of the motor.
Commonly used to save energy,
VFD’s induce motor-shaft currents that can damage bearings, completely wiping out any energy cost savings.
Standard bearing seals only keep out contamination and prevent leaks, but the Garlock SGi diverts harmful currents safely to ground, bypassing the bearings entirely and extending motor life. The patented
AEGIS FiberLock Channel built into the Garlock SGi permanently secures circumferential rows of conductive micro fibres, preventing their dislocation and the resulting accidental contamination of the bearing.
Designed for long-term total bearing protection, the SGi also provides an
IP56 non-contact isolation seal that withstands dust and powerful jetting liquids. It replaces contact lip seals and traditional bearing isolators commonly used in industrial applications and withstands operating temperatures from -30°C to 149°C (–22°F to 300°F). The unit is available for motor-shaft sizes ranging from 22.2mm to
152.4 (0.875 ins to 6 ins) in flanged, flangeless, and custom configurations.
For reader enquiries, please mention PTR:
Gerry Morgan,
Garlock Ltd,
Tel: +44 (0)1422 313600 www.garlock.co.uk
™
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced a new generation of proportional valves created to provide integrated programmable control capabilities in sophisticated electro-hydraulic axis control applications.
Eaton’s new AxisPro™ valves are designed to support both centralized and distributed axis control architectures in highperformance applications in woodworking, wind turbines, pulp and paper production, metal forming, plastic injection and blow molding, primary metals, and other industries.
through to a valve that can be uniquely customized by uploading application code created using
Pro-FX™ Control software based on the IEC-61131-3 programming standard. Additionally the valves can be selected with CanOpen field bus communication and control capability, a range of optional sensor inputs, an embedded on-board pressure and temperature sensor capability and easy-to-read LED status indicators”.
Eaton AxisPro valves contain both programmable onboard electronics and integral spool
Linear Voltage Differential
Transformer (LVDT) sensors to provide precise, accurate, responsive axis control capabilities. The initial products are offered in ISO-3 and ISO-5 sizes with rated flows of 40 lpm and 100 lpm (10.6 and
26.4 gpm), Dynamic bandwidth for the ISO-3 valves is 150 Hz and 100Hz for the larger ISO-5 models. Both have 350 Bar
(5,075 psi) rated P, A and B ports and 250 Bar (3,625 psi) rated
T-port.
“We have optimized AxisPro valves for performance, flexibility, reliability and easy diagnostics.
They give customers machine and application performance benefits, which translate into significant improvements in efficiency, productivity and repeatability for many applications,” Cooper added. “AxisPro valves also have best-in-class IP65 and
IP67 protection against dirt and moisture ingression, and best-inclass 85° C ambient temperature ratings.”
“These valves are building blocks for the next generation of electrohydraulic sophistication,” said
Colin Cooper, product manager, industrial valves. “Their modular design delivers four levels of control capability ranging from an entry level valve that is quick and easy to configure, right
Sprint Electric has added 3 phase field controllers to the product range of DC drives for control of high current excitation fields on DC motors. The new product with the brand name QLX will be introduced in November at SPS/
IPC/Drives, the international trade fair for electric automation, systems and components, in Nuremberg,
Germany. facilities. QLX 3 phase field controllers are ideal for controlling the high current excitation fields of DC motors used in applications such as a hot rolling mill and steel handling.
The QLX uses 3 phase supply power to provide a controlled DC field current. It will work with the armature controller to provide all usual field control functions including field reversal. The model range spans currents from 12 to
2250 Amps, with fully digital control and all the usual communications
The QLX 3 phase field controller has the same digital functions as
Sprint Electric’s established PLX range of DC drives, including field bus options such as Profibus,
DeviceNet, CanOpen, Modbus TCP/
IP, EtherNet etc. The QLX range consists of five frame sizes with the maximum current capability of up to
2250 Amps. It offers Field Reversal and Auto Field Weakening for high power fields. It also has a built-in
Standby Field mode. For start and stop functions, the QLX directly interfaces with the main armature controller such as the PLX or other.
It cost-effectively adds reversing to large DC motors where the facility does not already exist, or exists only with contactors.
Sprint Electric offers a wide range of DC motor control, with over 150 models covering both 1 phase and
3 phase, regenerative and nonregenerative DC motor applications, together with digital slip ring motor controllers. Sprint Electric’s full range of products include analogue and digital DC drives from 12 up to
2250 Amps.
Whether in retrofits or original equipment, DC drives from Sprint
Electric are being used in many different applications including metal processing, the pulp and paper industry, rubber and plastic processing, lifting equipment, food processing, leisure industries and many more.
QLX high power 4 quadrant DC field controller from Sprint Electric.
For reader enquiries, please mention
PTR:
Sprint Electric Ltd.
Mr. Gary Keen,
Peregrine House, Ford Lane,
Ford, Arundel,
West Sussex, BN18 0DF
Tel: +44 (0)1243 55 80 80
Fax: +44 (0)1243 55 80 99
Email: gary@sprint-electric.com
www.sprint-electric.com

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Specialising in a niche market for UK manufacturers is not something new, but for Stockport based gear manufacturers,
Mini Gears, it has recently taken on a whole new meaning.
Mini Gears, probably best known for producing medium to high volume batches of commercial gears and racks, has recently diversified into totally different markets, including low volume and very high precision industries such as Autosport, specialist gears for classic cars, high end valves applications, rotor pumps and even as diverse as aircraft seating for first class business travellers.
Over the last 18 months the company has been very busy investing in areas such as gear grinding, gear shaving, low volume turning and milling on the newly acquired XYZ machines and this is to compliment the already existing very flexible machining cells that include 3 of the latest Mazak 5 axis CNC multitasking centres and CNC Gear Hobbing.
Although Mini Gears’ traditional markets are still holding up extremely well, the fact that so many high volume components have migrated abroad and, in a lot of cases the whole assembly of the product, this has meant that future expansion is very limited in these areas and some 2 years ago the company made the decision to diversify into markets nearer to home.
The Mini Gears team (in black) meeting with Oxford Brookes Racing (in white) profile on the gear tooth. Applications have included power take-off units, very accurate gears for pump rotor systems, Autosport applications for high performance gear boxes and drive trains and, quite ironically, we have used the machine to make reproduction gears for a British company at the very high end of the market who are reproducing a
1930s Roadster to original specifications but with all the latest updates to enable the engine to pass the latest emission controls. With this type of new technology the accuracy of the gears that can be achieved is now so accurate that it becomes necessary to invest in the latest up to date CNC gear checking machines and we have now ordered a brand new Gleason 350 GMS due for delivery in March 2012.
The positive side of this move has created many new jobs at Mini Gears’ UK factory, which employs 80 people and even during the recession the cut backs that we had to make were nowhere near as severe as against most companies in the manufacturing sector. We have also taken on 3 apprentices to train up for the skills gap which is very prevalent in engineering and the areas we are looking to cover are the highly skilled machining side together with the technical, design and commercial side of the business.
As well as the new lower volume business we have also seen during the last 6 months a very high number of new enquiries for parts that would normally be sourced overseas and, due to a large cost increases in these regions, we have won back a number of contracts for our
UK facility.
Also, at the other end of the spectrum is the ultra modern design of engines and gearboxes used in Formula 1 Racing, plus many other applications at club racing level, mainly used in saloon cars.
One of our most recent projects we have been involved in is to supply Oxford
Brookes who are one of the leading
Universities in engine and gearbox design with a number of gear components for their racing car which competed against 500 universities world-wide in a major racing series. Mini Gears’ parts were displayed at Silverstone’s
Formula Student which was attended by Ross Brawn OBE who is Patron of the organisation and who gave a very inspiring speech to all the students.
Since then two of the students we dealt with have just started at Renault F1 and
Toyota Racing in Germany.
The recent installation of new hi- tech equipment, particularly in gear grinding, has been a key factor into entering new markets. We invested in a Hoefler Helix
400K CNC Gear Grinding Machine, one of the most modern and up to date machines for grinding a special
Mini Gears also supplies many parts to the Autosport trade and, because we are not in competition with these companies, our parts are now running inside a large number of house-hold named products supplied by blue chip companies.
Mini Gears manufacture gears for cars such as the Triumph TR4 pictured above
One of the main areas of Mini Gears’ manufacture is the production of gear racks, mainly for the stairlift market, portable drills and electric generators.
These parts are normally made in very large volumes and are therefore very price sensitive. Now, going into niche markets, we have targeted much lower
• Precision Gears up to 600mm
• CNC Gear Grinding up to 400mm
• Gear Racks up to 3 metres long
• 5 axis CNC machined parts
SPECIALIST SUPPLIER to most Power Transmission,
Valve and Medical Industries
UK & Global manufacture
Contact us:
T: +44 (0)161 432 0222
F: +44 (0)161 432 0444
E: enquiries@minigears.co.uk
Top Gear House, Bletchley Rd. Heaton Mersey Ind. Est. Stockport SK4 3ED UK
(Left) The newly installed Hoefler Helix 400K CNC Gear Grinding Machine.
(Right) A range of precision Ground Gears. volume but very high quality gear racks for such areas as aircraft seating on commercial airliners. We are also now supplying a number of customers with steering racks for cars and these range from the latest up to date racing series through to classic cars where the parts are no longer available.
On our gear products we have previously made gears up to 600mm diameter for a many diverse commercial industries.
However, recently we have supplied lower volume batches to the trade which caters for the after market parts for a wide range of cars produced from the 1930s up to the 1970s. For this we have had to invest in a specialist gear shaping machine which can cut helical shaped gears which is very unique to our industry.
We have literally spent tens of thousands of pounds on new tooling to enable us to produce the old design of gears using the latest technology. Quite literally out with the old and made with the new.
By looking at new ideas this has now turned into reality and we are extremely pleased with the company’s progress in these new niche areas.
Paul Darwent (Chairman) comments on the prospects ahead: “With the advent of escalating costs in low labour cost countries, the Directors at Mini Gears are a lot more confident for the next 5 to 10 years ahead for UK manufacture especially after what we have had to endure for the last 10 years with extremely low cost labour competition.
We are all looking forward as a team to the many challenges ahead.”
Mini Gears is soon to be featured in a programme called ‘Manufacturing
Solutions’ We have not been given the exact date yet so check the news page on our website www.minigears.co.uk where we will give the details as soon as we have them.

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A U T H O R I S E D L I N E A R D I S T R I B U T O R S
8 THE GROVE, PARKGATE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE WA16 8XP
Tel:01565 651051
Fax:01565 754204 E-mail: sales@rmfowler.co.uk
In modern internal combustion engines, the overrunning alternator pulley (OAP) is an important component that often gets unfairly overlooked, particularly when you consider the positive effects it has on improving the energy efficiency of an engine.
The OAP is the functional interior of the belt pulley mounted on the alternator. The function of the OAP is to decouple the alternator from the rotational irregularities of an internal combustion engine. The task the OAP performs is therefore a critical one, particularly as the rotational irregularities that occur in the latest internal combustion engines – including turbocharged versions – are significantly higher than those indicated to the vehicle’s driver by the tachometer needle.
In a vehicle’s accessory drive, the alternator is the component with the greatest mass moment of inertia and the highest speed.
This means that the acceleration and deceleration forces acting on the alternator resulting from the rotational irregularities have the greatest effect on the belt transferring these forces. The
OAP therefore ensures that, at many operating points, only the accelerating proportion of the crankshaft forces that are transferred to the belt drive are used to drive the alternator. The advantages of the OAP with a oneway clutch are clear. The reduction in the force level in the belt drive extends the life (typically by a factor of 10) of individual components, while ensuring an increase in the generator speed and a reduction in noise. In addition to smoother engine running, the OAP also contributes towards the reduction of fuel consumption and therefore
CO2 emissions.
For example, in Schaeffler’s
CO2ncept-10% concept vehicle, the OAP contributed a reduction of almost one per cent in fuel consumption. In urban traffic conditions – where a large proportion of time is spent idling and accelerating – the belt drive with the OAP is subjected to significantly lower loads than a belt drive without an overrunning pulley.
Use of the OAP also enables the more cost effective design of other components in the overall belt drive system.
Volker Ploetz, Senior Manager
Transmission Components at
Schaeffler Group Automotive comments: “The overrunning alternator pulley works in a similar way to the freewheeling of a bicycle pedal, whereby only the acceleration proportion of the crankshaft’s rotational irregularities is used to drive the alternator.
The advantages from this include more effective damping of belt oscillations, which means you no longer need idler pulleys or damping pulleys. You also get a reduction of tensioning forces and lengths, as well as improved noise behaviour, reduced belt width and increased system life.
The use of alternators with high mass inertia is also possible. In terms of assembly, the overrunning alternator pulley is easy to fit, as no separate fasteners are required.”
This important contribution towards improving energy efficiency also explains why the OAP has been so successful in both diesel and petrol engines. The component – which has been established for around
15 years now – was regarded early on as a key component for eliminating the rotational irregularities from the belt drive of the new generation of high torque, direct-injection diesel engines.
The OAP is now also included in the extensive list of measures for optimising the fuel consumption of internal combustion engines.
A comprehensive modular OAP system has been developed that offers many different custom designs for diesel and petrol engines, passenger cars, commercial vehicles and motorcycles. These include an OAP manufactured partly to aircraft specifications, which is used in the
Schaeffler Audi A4 DTM.
For reader enquiries, please mention PTR:
Schaeffler (UK) Ltd,
Forge Lane,
Minworth,
Sutton Coldfield,
West Midlands,
B76 1AP
Tel: 0121 313 5870
Fax: 0121 351 7686
Email: info.uk@schaeffler.com www.schaeffler.co.uk
Megadyne UK Ltd
Unit 1 The Washington Centre,
Halesowen Road, Dudley,
West Midlands, DY2 9RE
Tel: 01384 215021 Fax: 01384 215022
Contact: sales@megadyne.co.uk
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Megadyne UK Ltd
Unit 1 The Washington Centre,
Halesowen Road, Dudley,
West Midlands, DY2 9RE
Tel: 01384 215021 Fax: 01384 215022
Contact: sales@megadyne.co.uk
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The strategic development of the Beckhoff Motion division is progressing rapidly. Following a development period of just 1½ years, Beckhoff will unveil the new
AM8000 motor series at SPS/
IPC/DRIVES 2011. The rotary synchronous servomotors, which are available in standard and stainless steel designs, are characterised by high dynamics, energy efficiency and low costs. One of the AM8000 highlights is the new single-cable technology, with which the power and feedback system are combined in one standard motor cable. Material and commissioning costs can be significantly lowered as a result.
Among other things, the modern salient pole winding technology is used in the motor, which enables an even higher slot fill factor.
Small end turns in conjunction with a fully encapsulated stator provide robustness and excellent thermal management. Through the optimised design and use of high-quality materials, it has been possible to increase AM8000 energy efficiency by more than
10 % compared to conventional servomotors.
With the introduction of the new AM8000 high-performance servomotor series, Beckhoff now offers a complete automation system consisting of PC-based controllers, I/O, Drives and motors
– completely from the company’s own development and production. In combination with Servo Drives from the AX series, to which the AM8000 series is perfectly matched with regard to power rating and windings,
Beckhoff can fulfil customer requests even more flexibly. Apart from high availability and flexibility, development and production in
Germany ensures consistently high quality. This new servomotor series will be available from the 1st quarter of 2012.
The AM8000 series encompasses six different motor sizes, each with two or three optional overall lengths, so that the widest possible torque range is covered seamlessly with overlaps. The user can select a motor suitable for universal use from a stall torque range of 0.9 to
65 Nm. The sophisticated rotor and stator technology represent the actual basis for the new servomotor.
Single-cable solution for power and feedback system reduces component and commissioning costs
With the new single-cable technology from Beckhoff, which gets by without an additional feedback cable, power and process data are transmitted in one standard motor cable. The encoder data, rotor position, multi-turn information and the status of the thermal conditions in the motor are transmitted reliably and free from interference via a digital interface. This results in significant cost savings, since plug connectors and cables are eliminated at both the motor and the controller ends.
Backlash-free permanent magnet holding brakes and low-backlash planetary gears are also offered as options.
For reader enquiries, please mention PTR:
Beckhoff Automation GmbH,
Eiserstraße 5 33415 Verl,
Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 5246/963-0
Fax: +49 (0) 5246/963-198
Email: info@beckhoff.com www.beckhoff.com
The new Beckhoff AM8000 servomotor series covers a broad application range with stall torques from 0.9 to 65 Nm.
As an authorised distributor for
Thomson, Heason Technology is increasingly specifying and supplying the linear drive and guidance systems manufacturer’s
Electrak Pro range of high performance electric actuators to replace traditional hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders used in offhighway construction, agricultural and recreational machinery.
Electric linear actuation offers a number of benefits over fluid power alternatives including simpler installation, more compact size, easier control, lower energy costs, higher positional accuracy, less maintenance, less noise and a cleaner, healthier environment.
With its robust and corrosion resistant design, stroke length to
300 mm and dynamic load rating of up to 4500N, the Elektrak Pro series is particularly suited where dust, dirt, and water is abundant.
A wide range of standard features and options - including dynamic braking, precise speed control, signal follower input and IP67 environmental protection – are available to competitively enhance and improve off-highway vehicle performance.
Application opportunities for the
ElectrakPro range include making tasks like raising and lifting easier, automating operations such as wrapping or feeding, providing remote control of covers, doors or guards, and for many other areas.
A detailed resource brochure entitled ‘Linear Actuators for On/
Off Highway Vehicles’ with 3D illustrations showing application examples is available on request from Heason Technology.
The European Power Transmission
Distributors Association (EPTDA), the leading pan-European organisation for the mechanical
Power Transmission and Motion
Control (PT/MC) industry adds another three new members to its current membership basis. These recent additions – one distributor and two manufacturers set the bar high with a total membership portfolio of 203 companies.
Through Heason Technology’s close working relationship and authorised distributor status with
Thomson, application customised versions of the Electrak Pro series can be supplied or stock delivery of standard products made available on short delivery times. Heason Technology’s own in-house design capability matches products from its distribution partners to provide customised motion control and automated positioning systems solutions for challenging applications across, aerospace, automotive, defence, robotics, process control, packaging, motorsports and many more.
For reader enquiries please mention PTR:
Heason Technology Limited,
Motion Solutions Centre,
Spring Copse Business Park,
Slinfold, West Sussex,
RH13 0SZ, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1403 755800
Fax: +44 (0)1403 755810
Email: jhoward@heason.com
www.heason.com
MECO’s EP Seal excels at vacuum containment and in inhospitable process environments. The EP Seal uses full contact, soft face, mechanical shaft sealing technology, sized for
OEM and custom in-house process equipment.
The EPTDA is pleased to introduce its three new company members: one distributor –
Daid Nigeria Limited , and two manufacturers - SPX
Hydraulic Technologies from the
Netherlands and Durbal GmbH &
Co. KG based in Germany.
Hydraulic Sealing Guide Issue 28.1 is the most comprehensive document on the subject currently published.
In 86 pages, the guide covers over 30 product ranges - from rod/gland, piston and special duty seals, to wipers, bearing strips and ram protectors.

1981 - 2011
Knock Out Prices
Knock Out 24-7 Service
Maintenance Free
No Lubrication Required.
To suit Up to 305mm bore,
155,000 Nm Nominal Torque.
Ref:
Max Nominal
RB 252 252 110 3070 £161.00
RB 400 400 160 12051 £656.00
RB 500 500 200 25802 £1,370.00
RB 560 560 225 31003 £1,828.00
RB 630 630 250 42000 £3,400.00
inserts, suitable for
Caustic / Chemical environments
Standard D.B.S.E.
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External, Radially Removable Insert
No Need to remove hubs
No re-alignment necessary
Also available in RRS Spacer type for Back
Pull-Out Pumps, to suit I.E.C. or A.N.S.I. D.B.S.E.
(89mm, 100mm, 127mm, 140mm, 180mm).
Prices below are for complete couplings, excluding Taper Bwushes.
Taper Max Nominal
Ref: Bush Bore Torque Price
HRC 70 1008 25 31 £6.82
HRC 90 1108 28 80 £8.02
HRC 110 1610 42
HRC 130 1610 42
HRC 150 2012 50
HRC 180 2517 60
HRC 230 3020 75
160
315
600
950
2000
£12.00
£15.99
£19.50
£33.60
£59.80
HRC 280 3525 95 3150 £98.77
Ref O.D. Torque Max. Price
mm Nm Bore 140mm DBSE
LM 5 55 33 22 £42.00
LM 10 63 64 25 £63.00
LM 35 82 160 38 £96.00
LM 95 102 515 50 £163.80
LM 170 128 880 70 £210.00
LM 220 146 1337 80 £230.10
LM 400 176 2388 100 £366.00
Knock Out 24 /7 Service
Tel: 0161-737 6969
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2012 sees Hayley Group enter their 36 th year of trading. Starting out in 1976 as a very small bearing supplier, Hayley quickly established itself as a reliable and competitive company.
Originally a bearings only supplier, Hayley now have an impressive product portfolio worth boasting about.
From seals and circlips to cleaning products and workwear, the suppliers list reads like a who’s who of blue chip companies. Big brand names such as
Shell, Loctite, INA-FAG, Bosch, Siemens, Bollé, Uvex and 3M are only a few of the suppliers Hayley are proud to be associated with.
GEARBOX REFURBISHMENT
Hayley 24/7 specialise in industrial gearbox refurbishment, upgrades and design to a diverse range of industry sectors.
Adhesives &
Sealants
Loctite
Unibond
Bearings &
Associated Products
IBC
IKO
INA
Koyo
McGill
Neff
NKB
Osborne
RBC-Phoenix
Rollway
Schneeberger
Sferax
SNR & NTN
Thompson
Tollo
A&S Fersa
Askubal
Bearing Manufacturing
Bosch Rexroth
Carter
Cooper-Kaydon
CWD
Danaher Motion
Duff Norton
Durbal
FAG
FYH
GGB
GP & GLH
HBC
HMT
Drives & Power
Transmission
Cross & Morse
David Brown
Fenner Drives
Gates
HTC
Kobo
Megadyne
Renold
Rexnord
Siemens
Tec Electric Motors
Teco Electric Motors
Tsubaki
Fluid Power
Bosch Hydraulics
Camozzi
Festo
Flowtech
Gates
Lubricants
CRC Industries
DEB
Fosse Liquitrol
Fuchs
Lubetech
Nutech Lube
Rocol
Shell
WD40
Cleaning & Paper
Products
Kimberly Clark
Robert Scott
SYR
PPE & Workwear
3M
Ansell
Midlands
T: 0121 550 2233
F: 0121 550 9191
E: enquiries@hayley-group.co.uk
Pumps
ABS Robusta
Alldos Ltd
Allweiler
Apex Pumps
APV
Axfl ow
Busch Vacuum Pumps
Calpeda
Caprari Pumps Ltd
CAT
Clyde Union
Crest Pumps Ltd
David Brown
Discfl o
Ebara
Flowserve
Fullwood Packo Group
Gardner Denver
Gast
Gilbert Gilkes
Girdlestone
Godwin
Gorman Rupp
Goulds
Grindex
Grundfos
Hick Hargreaves
Hidrostal
HMD Pumps Ltd
Holden Brooke
Inoxpa UK
ITT Industries
Discfl o
Ebara
Flowserve
Fullwood Packo Group
Gardner Denver
PPE & Workwear cont.
Bollé
Briggs
Centurian
Du Pont
JSP
Marigold Industrial
Mascot
Moldex
North (Safety)
Portwest
Rockfall UK
Showa
Sperian
Uvex
V Tech
Dickies www.hayley-group.co.uk
Pumps cont.
Orion Pumps
PCM
Pedrollo Distribution Ltd
Plenty Mirrlees Pumps
Prominent
Pullen
Reitshle
Robbins & Myers
Roto Pumps Ltd
Rotofl ow
Rovatti Pumps
Sacemi
Sandpiper
Selwood Ltd
Sera
Serfi lco Europe Ltd
SIHI
Speck
SPP
Sterling fl uid systems
Stuart Turner
Sulzer Pumps
Sumitomo
T.T. Pumps
Travaini
Tsurumi
Tuthill UK Ltd
Vanton
Varisco
Varley
Verder
Versamatic
Gast
Gilbert Gilkes
Girdlestone
Godwin
Gorman Rupp
Goulds
Grindex
Grundfos
Hick Hargreaves
Hidrostal
HMD Pumps Ltd
Holden Brooke
Inoxpa UK
ITT Industries
Iwaki
JP Pumps
Jabsco
Johnson Pump UK
JS Pumps
Jung Pumpen
Kecol
KSB
Labour
Lowara
Lutz
March May
Milton Roy
Mono
Nash Elmo
Netzsch Nemo Pumps Ltd
Nocchi
Orbit
Pumps cont.
Viking
Vogel
Vogelsang
Voutotecnica
Waukesha
Weir Pumps
Wilden
Wilo
Worthington Simpson
Yamada
Zenith
Zepher
Seals & Circlips
Beneri
Cirteq
Jubilee Hose Clips
MFC
Rotorclip
Simrit (CFW)
Trelleborg (Shamban)
Tools
3M
Abracs
Bahco
Beta Tools
Bosch
Bott
Britool
Chicago Pneumatic
Dormer
Draper Tools
Facom
Garrison
Gerber
Makita
Sealy Tools
Stahlwille
North
T: 01977 641 641
F: 01977 641 646
E: northern@hayley-group.co.uk

2012 sees Hayley Group enter their 36 th year of trading. Starting out in 1976 as a very small bearing supplier, Hayley quickly established itself as a reliable and competitive company.
Originally a bearings only supplier, Hayley now have an impressive product portfolio worth boasting about.
From seals and circlips to cleaning products and workwear, the suppliers list reads like a who’s who of blue chip companies. Big brand names such as
Shell, Loctite, INA-FAG, Bosch, Siemens, Bollé, Uvex and 3M are only a few of the suppliers Hayley are proud to be associated with.
GEARBOX REFURBISHMENT
Hayley 24/7 specialise in industrial gearbox refurbishment, upgrades and design to a diverse range of industry sectors.
Adhesives &
Sealants
Loctite
Unibond
Bearings &
Associated Products
IBC
IKO
INA
Koyo
McGill
Neff
NKB
Osborne
RBC-Phoenix
Rollway
Schneeberger
Sferax
SNR & NTN
Thompson
Tollo
A&S Fersa
Askubal
Bearing Manufacturing
Bosch Rexroth
Carter
Cooper-Kaydon
CWD
Danaher Motion
Duff Norton
Durbal
FAG
FYH
GGB
GP & GLH
HBC
HMT
Drives & Power
Transmission
Cross & Morse
David Brown
Fenner Drives
Gates
HTC
Kobo
Megadyne
Renold
Rexnord
Siemens
Tec Electric Motors
Teco Electric Motors
Tsubaki
Fluid Power
Bosch Hydraulics
Camozzi
Festo
Flowtech
Gates
Lubricants
CRC Industries
DEB
Fosse Liquitrol
Fuchs
Lubetech
Nutech Lube
Rocol
Shell
WD40
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At SPS/ IPC Nuremberg, Emerson
Industrial Automation exhibited
Control Techniques’ top of the range’ drive products and solutions for industry alongside Leroy-Somer, a world leader in the manufacture of industrial motors and alternators.
Emerson companies believe in working closely together to find complete solutions for industry. To demonstrate this philosophy, Control
Techniques and Leroy-Somer will be showcasing various joint projects at their stand, such as the new DC
Source test rig (DC Quelle) for the automotive industry.
The DC Quelle is a complete solution for testing all types of hybrid and electric vehicles. This advanced test rig both simulates the characteristics of the batteries and saves energy too, by using a common DC bus to re-circulate energy generated during test braking.
Another high-profile exhibit was the
‘mia’ electric car, which incorporates a Leroy-Somer motor. The mia, which went into production in summer, has a high efficiency
10kW asynchronous squirrel-cage, air-cooled AC motor as its means of propulsion.
Available in three configurations, the mia is revolutionary, equipped for urban mobility and developed to fulfil everyday needs.
For reader enquiries, please mention PTR:
Control Techniques,
Unit 79 Mochdre Industrial Estate,
Newtown,
SY16 4LE
Tel: +44 (0) 1686 612000,
Fax: +44 (0) 1686 612999
Email: controltechniques@emerson.com www.controltechniques.com
A new series of right angle helical gear drives from Stock Drive Products
(SDP) (ISO 9001:2000 Registered
Manufacturer) feature base or panel mount design. These lightweight units are made with a fiberglass reinforced nylon housing, hardened steel helical gears, steel shafts, and nonmetallic bearings. They are identified as the A 2Z11... Series and feature both single and double output shaft configurations. They are suited for most industry applications such as for use in printing, packaging and textile machinery. Gear ratios stocked are
1:1 and 2:1. Their maximum rpm is
1800 and their maximum continuous hp is 1/8. Special options for shafts, material and ratios are available on special order.
For reader enquiries, please mention PTR:
Stock Drive Products,
2101 Jericho Turnpike,
P.O. Box 5416, New Hyde Park,
NY 11042-5416.
Tel: 516-328-3300,
Fax: 516-326-8827. www.sdp-si.com/web/html/ newprdgearrightangle.htm
The popularity of the Huco Dynatork
Oldham coupling continues to grow and this model has now been given another competitive edge. In addition to being available in the widest choice of materials to suit the application the Huco Dynatork
Oldham can now be manufactured, in small batches from bar, in as little as two working days. This is a market leading response time.
between the tenons and the torque disc. The disc is precision moulded from high grade engineering polymers and, being easily replaced at low cost, is the sacrificial element in the drive train; radiation and heat resistant torque discs are also available.
This customer benefit has been achieved through a combination of investment in flexible production technology and the adoption of lean techniques. “This has given us ultimate manufacturing flexibility and one piece flow,” explains
Managing Director, David Lockett.
“And furthermore this improved service comes at no extra cost to the customer. It means minimal inventory and better business efficiency all round.”
If severely overloaded the torque disc will break, acting as a mechanical fuse, thereby protecting associated equipment from damage. A replacement torque disc quickly restores the drive without the need to dismantle the drive system.
The Oldham has been an important part of the Huco range since the mid-80s but the way they are manufactured has changed substantially in the intervening years.
Indeed, in recent years the lead time on small batches had been cut to
5 days but larger orders inevitably involved unproductive queuing in the manufacturing process and a high inventory. Now it is the subject of continuous end to end production.
The Huco Dynatork Oldham is precision engineered throughout and comprises two hubs with inward facing tenons. These engage with matching slots spaced at 90° in a central lightweight torque disc.
As the coupling rotates, the disc compensates for any parallel shaft offset by sliding the commensurate distance along each tenon in turn.
“Our lean manufacturing programme has allowed us to tighten up procedures right through to customer service,” David Lockett continues.
“The Oldham development shows we are as committed to sharp response as we are to product excellence.”
Quality of motion is a function of the carefully controlled relationship For reader enquiries, please mention PTR:
Huco Dynatork,
Merchant Drive, Hertford,
Herts SG13 7BL
Tel: +44 (0) 1992 501900
Fax: +44 (0) 1992 509890
Email: sales@huco.com
www.huco.com
There is hardly a new car on the road these days that does not use plastic bearings in an application which would have traditionally use metal bearings.
From seats to steering systems, throttle linkages to transmission, clutch pedals to convertible roofs, diesel exhaust systems to door hinges, igus® iglidur® plastic bearings are saving time and money for many automotive manufacturers.
The igus bearing range consists of over 35 standard materials, as well as hundreds of special tribological solutions. For example, iglidur plastic bearings are now commonly used in hinge systems that have to go through the E-Coat paint process, and special parts can be supplied that give a finished bearing with literally no clearance at all – a perfect transition fit.
Special parts, even for underthe-bonnet applications where extreme temperatures and harsh environmental conditions are prevalent, can be produced to a customer’s own design and, using fast moulding techniques, delivered in as little as 24 hours. The use of iglidur plain bearings is kinder to the environment and saves cost too. igus UK also holds ISO 9001 and
140001 accreditation, as well as the automotive TS16949.
For reader enquiries, please mention PTR:
Matthew Aldridge, igus UK Ltd,
51A Caswell Road, Brackmills,
Northampton NN4 7PW
Tel +44 (0)1604 677240
Fax +44 (0)1604 677245
Email:sales@igus.co.uk www.igus.co.uk

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Aerotech’s new MPS75SL series miniature linear positioning stages are just 75 mm wide and available in four travel ranges from 25 mm to
100 mm. Aimed at applications in university labs, or R&D centres that require precision alignment, or for assembly, test and measurement in industrial production environments, the small footprint and low-profile stage design is optimised in the use of the latest generation of miniature
1 mm pitch precision ballscrews, high resolution encoders and anticreep crossed roller bearings for ultra smooth velocity and reduced error motion. The MPS75SL is available in a choice of standard precision or with Aerotech’s HALAR linear error-corrected certified precision. Standard precision is +/-
4 microns whilst HALAR calibrated accuracy is +/-1.5 microns for the
100 mm travel version, with bidirectional repeatability of +/- 0.75 microns. For motion control flexibility the MPS75SL is available with a choice of brushed DC motor or open loop stepper motor, both offering a linear positioning resolution to 0.1 microns.
Although small in size the MPS75SL has a 15 kg direct load rating which allows a practical offset load factor thanks to the choice of crossed roller bearings. This is particularly important for maintaining high stiffness in multi-axis configurations which are made straightforward by direct carriage to stage body mounting for X-Y set-ups and optional right-angle L-brackets for vertical Z-axis mounting; as well as breadboard mounting plates for customer work piece clamping.
All multi-axis configurations are available in a choice of XY, XZ or
YZ orthogonal precision to 5 or 10 arc-sec. A bellows protection cover option is also available.
The new stages are a part of a complete family of MPS (Miniature
Positioning Stage) motorised positioners that include linear, rotary, goniometer, and vertical lift and Z stages. Also recently launched, the new MPS50SL linear stage has a similar construction to the larger MPS75 stage but its width is just 50 mm with travel range of 25 mm or 50 mm. The motor and configuration options are also similar and the stage can be directly mounted to the MPS75 for even more space-saving potential.
As with many of Aerotech’s precision positioning mechanics, the
MPS range is available with optional high-vacuum preparation to 10-6 torr where modified materials, surface preparation, hardware venting, lubrication and other features can be modified for applications within vacuum chambers for manufacturing, inspection, and military/aerospace use
Aerotech can deliver complete motion solutions – assembled and fully calibrated with controllers set-up and ready to deliver results from the start. All equipment is fully documented with performance and calibration data, detailed operation manuals and wiring diagrams. Comprehensive technical support with optional training and on-site assistance further reduces commissioning time to ensure minimum customer learning curve and fastest time to market.
Motion controls that complement the MPS family include PC based software-only or hardware based rack or desk mount packages combining advanced motion and machine control commands that are designed to optimise performance, speed set-up times, increase throughput and enable higher quality finished parts or test quality.
A wide choice of programming options include RS-274 G-code,
AeroBasic™, IEC61131-3, Microsoft
.NET Framework and LabVIEW™ for varying levels of advanced software and analytical functionality.
For reader enquiries, please mention PTR:
Simon Smith:
Aerotech Limited,
Jupiter House,
Calleva Park,
Aldermaston,
Berkshire RG7 8NN
Tel +44 (0)118 940 9400
Fax +44 (0)118 940 9401
Email: ssmith@aerotech.com
www.aerotech.com
Trio Motion has expanded its Motion
Coordinator range with two new motion and machine controllers based on the latest 533MHz ARM11 processor - flexibly and economically providing new levels of multi-tasking servo or stepper control for high performance automation. with an abundance of performance enhancements that the ARM11 core has enabled. With more than four times the clock frequency at
533MHz, an improved selectable servo update rate from 125 to 2000 microseconds and a maximum data table size of 512K, the double floating point precision processor delivers much improved servo loop accuracy with fast 64 bit real-number mathematics and 64 bit integer position registers.
These new Motion Coordinators include a complement of built-in digital and analogue I/O with a fast dual position input capture capability on every axis. Electronic switches with supporting FIFO’s on each axis allow outputs to be accurately toggled, for example for laser control. A CANbus expansion port provides a CANopen master or DeviceNet slave as well as optional TrioCAN I/O modules for up to 512 digital I/O points and 32,
12bit analogue inputs and 16 12bit analogue outputs.
The MC403 will control two servo axes with a master encoder input, or three stepper axes; whilst the
MC405 has a choice of four servos plus a master encoder or five step and direction axes. The 6MHz servo encoder ports are selectable for incremental linear or rotary feedback or may be configured for
SSI, Tamagawa and EnDat absolute types. The maximum stepper output frequency is 2MHz. Any combination of servo and stepper axes is possible.
The new MC403 and MC405 build on previous Motion Coordinators
The ability to use multi-tasking
TrioBASIC and/or IEC 61131-
3 programming support allows
OEMs and end-users the maximum flexibility for tightly synchronised, high throughput motion and machine control. The MC403 and MC405 will suit applications where any combination of linear or interpolated motion, electronic gearbox or linked axes need to be coordinated with machine I/O and sensor interfacing. Trio’s
Motion Perfect support software provides a fully scalable single programming environment across all of the Motion Coordinator range for setting up, motor tuning and diagnostics. Other programming possibilities for both models include TrioPC for ActiveX with HPGL and DXF import capability. A G-code programmable option is coming soon.
Both models have a built-in RJ45
Ethernet port for programming and connection of HMI or other devices; protocols available include Modbus
TCP and Ethernet IP. There is also both RS232 and 485 serial ports as an alternative for communications, or for use with Modbus-RTU, Hostlink or user programmable devices.
Memory expansion is made possible with a Micro SD card slot that also allows program and configuration data transfer across machines.
The attractive and neatly packaged
MC403 and MC405 Motion
Coordinators suit enclosure, panel or DIN-rail mounting with a singlepiece cast metal back plate that provides an integrated earth chassis for improved EMC performance. A combination of removable screw terminals and D-type connectors provide fast and convenient interfacing.
The discernible differences between the two models, apart from the axis count and the encoder provision, relate to the multitasking capability and the number of virtual axes available, as well physical variations such as I/O count, size and status display: The 2-servo/3-stepper
MC403 can run six simultaneous tasks and has a total of eight axes in software, whilst the MC405 runs up to ten tasks with sixteen axes in software. Axes not assigned to builtin hardware can be used virtually which is particularly useful for simulated motion or event timing.
Both controllers have eight 24VDC inputs and two 12bit analogue inputs, but the physically larger
MC405 has ten rather than six registration inputs and eight rather than four 24V bidirectional I/O channels. Furthermore the MC405 includes an LCD display in addition to the two status LEDs available on the MC403.
The MC403 and MC405 Motion
Coordinators are aimed at relatively low axis count applications.
Trio Motion’s MC464 Motion
Coordinator offers a diverse multi-axis capability for up to 64 independently configured servo or stepper axes together with a very wide range of fieldbus protocols, increased multitask support and numerous additional features where more complex motion and machine control is required.
For reader enquiries, please mention PTR:
Mark Kennelly,
Trio Motion Technology,
Shannon Way,
Tewkesbury,
Gloucestershire GL20 8ND
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0)1684 292333
Email: mkennelly@triomotion.com www.triomotion.com

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It gives us a great deal of pleasure to announce that we are expanding our wide choice of shaft coupling products with a brand new offering
– the SCHMIDT-KUPPLUNG® range of compact coupling systems.
This outstanding array of products provides an excellent choice, addressing different customer needs for a high performance standard item, a coupling adapted to their particular sector, or a solution tailored to a specific single application.
Controlflex® – the perfect coupling for shaft encoders, accommodating all types of misalignment with very low restoring forces and low stress on the encoder bearings at constant angular velocity.
Semiflex® – torsionally stiff, precise and backlash-free shaft couplings that require little axial space, compensate misalignment without restoring forces and transmit torque between shafts in instances where shaft alignment cannot be guaranteed.
Schmidt-Kupplung® – the classic product for extreme parallel offset, this torsionally stiff shaft coupling compensates variable parallel shaft offset without side loads in a very compact envelope.
Loewe® GK – with high axial stiffness and multiple shaft connections, this coupling is ideal for torque applications requiring resistance to axial motion, the mix of kinematic properties allowing much radial and angular misalignment.
Omniflex® – offering high universal shaft misalignment compensation with compact dimensions, this torsionally stiff and robust coupling is purpose designed for maximum torque requirements and the toughest cycle operations.
For reader enquiries please mention PTR:
Abssac Limited,
E1A The Enterprise Centre,
Enterprise Way, Evesham,
Worcestershire, WR11 1GS
Tel: +44 (0)1386 421005
Fax: +44 (0)1386 422441
Email: sales@abssac.co.uk
www.abssac.co.uk
Measuring just 55 x 160 x 120mm the CDF3000, manufactured by LTi and available in the UK from Motor
Technology, is a small, low-cost servo drive, with the features and functionality of a more expensive, high-end drive.
It has excellent operational functionality for 24 or 48V DC supply, a robust mechanical design concept, comprehensive
CANopen DSP 402 integration, safe standstill in accordance with IEC 954-1 category 3, with integrated safety relay. It can run synchronous, asynchronous and
DC motors and is compatible with resolver and SSI absolute encoder feedback.
Additional key features includes, evaluation of two encoders, evaluation of multi-turn encoders, sequenced positioning tasks,
PLCmotion functionality, Camswitching group and online position profile generator.
According to Motor Technology’s managing director, Andrew
Fallows, ‘The CDF3000 is a bit like a buying a basic car but getting the top-of-the-rangemodel. It’s a small, low-cost drive suitable for highly demanding automation applications.’
For reader enquiries please mention PTR:
Andrew Fallows,
Motor Technology Ltd,
Motec House,
Chadkirk Business Park,
Stockport,
SK6 3NE,
Tel: 0161 217 7100,
Fax: 0161 217 7101,
Email: andrew@motec.co.uk

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Due to rapid expansion Donghua Limited are seeking a new team member to join their busy sales office at their UK headquarters in Wolverhampton.
As part of the Internal Sales Team the successful applicant will be required to handle sales enquiries, data inputting and general office duties.
• Some industry experience preferred but not essential
• Salary & benefits to suit experience
• Strong communication & PC skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent telephone manner & outgoing personality
• Full time, permanent position - immediate start
Applications to be sent with accompanying CV to:
or in writing by Friday 27th January 2012 to:
Donghua Limited
Unit 1, Sidings Close (off Wednesfield Way)
Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV11 3DR www.donghua.co.uk
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Cable and energy chain specialist igus UK has teamed up with ePLAN, the total engineering solutions software provider, to develop QuickPin
2.0, an easy online configuration tool. Using the intelligent ePLAN
P8 platform, QuickPin 2.0 makes the selection of chainflex cable and connectors very quick and easy. time and costs further down the line.
In comparison to conventional cable and connector selection methods, where electrical engineers would write lists of parts and produce many drawings before producing an overall cable design, the igus QuickPin 2.0 can produce the same outcome but within a matter of minutes – each custom cable configuration is assigned a unique part number for easy ordering and speedy delivery.
To accommodate plug variations,
QuickPin 2.0 features an easy-touse, menu-driven selection tool, which has inbuilt logic checking. In addition to this, the sophisticated software generates clear pictures of the layout, the price (including the copper surcharge), as well as producing a macro for each cable.
With easy individual pin allocation, and over 850 igus chainflex cables and around 3000 plug and socket components to choose from, QuickPin
2.0 delivers engineers a cable design configuration that can be stored via the download manager and easily recalled and/or modified, thus saving
For reader enquiries, please mention
PTR:
Matthew Aldridge, igus UK Ltd,
51A Caswell Road, Brackmills,
Northampton NN4 7PW
Tel +44 (0)1604 677240
Fax +44 (0)1604 677245 sales@igus.co.uk www.igus.co.uk
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Mclennan Servo Supplies, the motion control and mechatronics designer, manufacturer and distributor has opened an office in Paris to support its growing business in France.
The new office was opened during
April 2011 and is headed by Mr
Claude Florot, as the Business
Development Manager for France.
Florot has worked closely with
Mclennan over several years in roles with associated companies and has extensive sales and applications engineering experience in mechatronics, automation and motion control.
Using the UK as the central shipping and accounts base,
McLennan’s French office will provide sales support, technical proposals and direct customer visits across its wide range of motor and gearbox technologies and will aim to build upon its capability to work with OEMs and product developers that require innovative mechatronics based motion control solutions.
For reader enquiries, please mention PTR:
Jon Bentley
Mclennan Servo Supplies Ltd.
Unit 1, The Royston Centre,
Lynchford Road, Ash Vale,
Surrey GU12 5PQ
Tel: +44 (0) 8707 700 700
Fax: +44 (0) 8707 700 699
Email: jon.bentley@mclennan.co.uk
www.mclennan.co.uk

member of the ZEN group
Ideal for food and beverage processing, medical and chemical environments.
Designed to accommodate heavy loads of alternating
(TP TF TFL FPL)
The perfect solution for requirements that need hygienic and clean-room applications.
(Up to 120mm bore)
A versatile bearing available in open, shielded, rubber sealed or PTFE sealed.
(Single and Double Row)
Best suited for clean room applications that need higher radial and axial loads.
Lightweight, less friction gives lower vibration levels. Full ceramic allow higher temperature ranges and are non-conductive.
Constructed with thicker walled outer rings to support axial forces in both directions as well as high radial forces.
(Up to 1000mm bore)
Designed to save space, lower the weight and reduce friction.
Available from stock in open,
SOLE UK DISTRIBUTOR