Addressing the new normal in food manufacturing Fourth Quarter 2020, Omron Electronics Food and beverage companies can now set the course for the time after Covid-19 using automation to boost competitiveness and productivity. Manufacturers should focus their resources on four market driven perspectives: workforce, product quality, flexibility and sustainability.
Belt tracker for guiding conveyor belts Fourth Quarter 2020 BLT World’s comprehensive range of bulk materials handling equipment includes conveyor components, designed to enhance productivity, minimise downtime and extend the service life of conveyor systems. ...
IoT communication without batteries First Quarter 2021, Editor's Choice When we talk about IoT, we often gloss over the fact that all these interconnected things need batteries and electronics to carry out the job of collecting and processing data while they’re communicating ...
Versatile, high-performance grease First Quarter 2021 Lubrication Engineers (LE) has developed its most versatile mid-range general purpose lubricant yet. Almatek 1233 has been created for external and general bearing grease applications. It is technologically ...
Keeping your lifting equipment on track First Quarter 2021 Lifting equipment applied at mining sites is a major Capex expenditure, and one that has to reflect a positive return on investment for mining companies. Preventive maintenance scheduling plays a crucial ...
Keeping your lifting equipment on track Fourth Quarter 2020 Lifting equipment applied at mining sites is a major Capex expenditure, and one that has to reflect a positive return on investment for mining companies. Preventive maintenance scheduling plays a crucial ...
SMC’s static removal solutions Fourth Quarter 2020, SMC Corporation South Africa SMC Corporation has a long history in assisting customers worldwide with pneumatic solutions and components in a wide range of industries. Less well known in South Africa is the SMC ioniser range, which ...
Versatile, high-performance grease Fourth Quarter 2020 Lubrication Engineers (LE) has developed its most versatile mid-range general purpose lubricant yet. Almatek 1233 has been created for external and general bearing grease applications. It is technologically ...
Cable carrier systems for extreme applications 28 September 2020, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG BMG’s extensive portfolio of Tsubaki Kabelschlepp cable carrier systems and safety cables includes S/SX steel cable carriers for heavy mechanical loads in harsh environments, including corrosive conditions. ...
Control of dust and spills in conveyor systems 28 September 2020 BLT World’s contact-free Airscrape conveyor belt skirting system, developed by Scrapetec, eliminates dust and spills on belts and transfers and minimises maintenance requirements of conveyor systems. ...
Simplify your gearbox checks 28 September 2020 Instead of time-consuming down days to check gearbox oil levels in your plant or mill, Lubrication Engineers (LE) suggests visual on-the-run maintenance checks.
Mark Jones, lubrication reliability ...
Condition monitoring for bottling and canning 17 September 2020, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG BMG’s Light Materials Handling division has introduced a new condition monitoring system, which has been developed to automatically monitor the coefficient of friction of bottling or canning lines, ensuring ...
State-of-the-art customer portal for Konecranes Third Quarter 2020 Investing in cranes and lifting systems for a plant or factory is one of the biggest financial undertakings that a company considers. Issues such as operator performance, safety management, maintenance ...
Simplify your gearbox checks Third Quarter 2020 Instead of time consuming down days to check gearbox oil levels in your plant or mill, Lubrication Engineers (LE) suggests visual on-the-run maintenance checks.
Mark Jones, lubrication reliability ...
Loctite gasket sealant pen Third Quarter 2020, Bearings International Bearings International (BI) offers optimal solutions for virtually all adhesive and sealant requirements in the form of the Loctite brand of adhesives, sealants and surface treatments. An example is the ...
Enabling the smart factory 1 September 2020, Schneider Electric South Africa Smart manufacturing practices making use of connected technology hold the power to improve efficiency and optimise factory operations. However the increased use of IIoT comes with the threat of a cyber ...
Transformation lessons from the world’s first shared smart factory 1 September 2020, Rockwell Automation Creating a breakthrough business in the digital economy needs a fearless and inventive approach. It pays to be different and so businesses need to think about what they are doing to push the boundaries. ...
Efficient machine tools increase productivity 1 September 2020, ifm - South Africa Machine tools are indispensable in modern production processes. They are mainly used in the automotive industry, mechanical engineering and in drive technology. In practice, the machine tool sector is ...
Seamless integrated connectivity for electric automation 1 July 2020, Festo South Africa The cloud is everywhere. We save data on the cloud and access it on our phones and computers from anywhere at our convenience. The same applies to seamless connectivity in industrial automation from your ...
