Mechanical Components

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  • The four levels of fastener automation

    Fastener automation is an effective way to get more out of a process, while enhancing reliability and increasing tracking abilities. While some class of automation is an obvious solution, the question then becomes just how much automation is appropriate?

  • FPT Industrial showcases its virtuous remanufacturing cycle at REMATEC 2023

    The company will highlight remanufactured engines and components together and its commitment to sustainability and to the circular economy.

  • Video: Cobot automates fastening processes

    The turnkey robotic screwdriving assembly cell can be implemented on an existing line or as a portable workstation.

  • Calculations for hydro turbine performance

    Water energy (or hydropower) is one of the renewable energy sources that is helping to reduce dependence on fossil fuels for power generation. And the hydro turbine is at the forefront of technologies helping to harness hydropower.

  • Configuration tool with many additional functions

    The proven software now offers many additional features and optimizations, including better comparisons and rack-and-pinion drives.

  • Renishaw reveals extra large tool setting arm for machine tools

    The latest addition to the company’s family of high-precision tool setting arms brings high-accuracy and broken tool detection to large CNC lathes.

  • Video: Electra Battery Materials rethinks EV supply chain

    With the development of their new Battery Materials Park, Electra Battery Materials brings the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain closer to North American auto manufacturers.

  • Principles of flat plate solar collectors

    A flat plate solar collector simply converts radiant solar energy from the sun into heat energy, which is then used to heat water. However, while simple in design and operation, there are several components that make these collectors operate desirably and several essential equations that are used for designing them.

  • Building big torque from a low-compression, pump-gas Pontiac

    Learn about the transformation of d 1972 455 H.O. block, crank, rods, and heads into a reliable yet powerful engine.

  • Fastener Training Week set for Chicago in August

    Classroom education and hands-on exercises cover manufacturing processes, consensus standards and quality control.

  • Reell's first hollow-axis friction hinge allows wire pass-through for data and power

    The easily mounted hollow torque hub allows for wire pass through to electronic devices and monitors.

  • Clean-in-place and steam-in-place operations: The crucial components

    Learn how to optimize seal maintenance and performance for clean-in-place and steam-in-place processes.

  • FPT Industrial powers the unique New Holland TE6 straddle tractor range

    The F36 Stage V engine plays a key role in ensuring the multifunctionality and maneuverability of the new tractor range.

  • FPT Industrial chosen by Maserati for its new full-electric Gran Turismo Folgore

    The Gran Turismo Folgore is the first Maserati model to adopt a 100% electric powertrain.

  • Watch a hydrogen-fueled shunting locomotive

    The 4-axle shunting locomotive has four 180 kW traction motors and uses two 85 kW hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity.

  • Drives for speed in intralogistics

    Competitive intralogistics requires extensive automation, something that is inconceivable without micromotors. Drive systems from FAULHABER prove their ability to perform here during sorting, transporting and with robotics solutions.

  • Motion Plus launches new Motus1 linear actuator family

    The belt- and screw-driven linear positioner delivers reliable motion control for industrial applications.

  • Motus Labs launches its next generation ML2000 robotic gear series with Orbital Flex Design

    The robotic gear series boasts zero backlash, high torque density, linear torsional stiffness and a cross roller output bearing.

  • Biofuel-based marine engine sets sail

    The engine has been approved for operation on hydrotreated vegetable oil and other biofuels.

  • Air coolers optimized to use natural refrigerants

    The ranges offer efficient solutions for general refrigeration plants in distribution centers, storage facilities, supermarkets or food processing.

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