Capital Equipment

FANUC Robotics has launched the latest version of its 410iB series palletising robot with an increased payload capability of 55%. The new FANUC Robotics M410iB/700 arm maintains the high speed capability of the range, 700 cycles per hour, and takes the payload up to 700Kgs.

Faster programming and longer cable life are just two benefits provided by FANUC Robotics’ new ARCMate 100iC Robot. Internal cable management, from the robot’s ‘base to the weld torch’, allows the dress package (wire, gas and power supplies) to accurately and repeatably follow the robots motion avoiding snagged and broken cables.

Rofin-Baasel has always embraced the philosophy of producing not only laser sources but also wherever possible providing a complete solution. This commitment to practicality and ease of use has resulted in many standard systems and solutions being developed for a wide range of applications and industries. The latest innovation of this kind to be launched by Rofin is the CUBE a highly flexible and configurable system.

In these challenging times manufacturers face continuing pressure to improve output and reduce costs. In an effort to achieve these objectives many companies are turning to preventative maintenance as a way of improving the performance of their automation and robotic systems. As a systems solution provider to the plastics industry ATM Automation Limited explain in this article, the benefits which can be obtained from scheduled and preventative maintenance.

The complete range of high pressure stainless steel Memtech Manways is now available from Blue Diamond, the Southampton based engineering component manufacturer and distributor. Manways are usually welded onto a stainless steel tank to provide access. When the tanks are being used for chemical/food applications, the contents may need to be maintained under pressure to speed delivery. Any access points must therefore be capable of withstanding this pressure.

As Europe’s leading manufacturer of Indexing Systems and Automation Components, WEISS offer a complete and complimentary range of assembly automation modules. By integrating two or more of these modules, fast and highly flexible assembly systems can be developed, as demonstrated by the combination of two of the most flexible WEISS products the HP140 programmable pick and place unit and the LS280 high speed linear transfer system – Perfect Partners in Automation.

The paper and pulp industry is an energy and emission intensive industry. Steam is an essential part of the paper making process with steam boilers, steam distribution systems and other processes accounting for a large percentage of a paper mill’s energy costs. Useful energy is often lost from boilers and process equipment such as heat exchangers, dryers, evaporators etc, as well as from transporting steam from boilers to different areas of the plant. Although a mill may well have a cascade steam system on the paper machine(s), mechanical trap failure can needlessly elevate fuel bills and emission costs by over 20%.

KMT Waterjet Systems has introduced the new PRO series of High-Pressure waterjet cutting products. With achievable cutting pressures of up to 6,200 bar, representing an increase of over 50% compared with conventional 4000bar pressures, the new products will appeal particularly to companies looking to cut larger thick metal profiles.

A J D Neuhaus air operated winch has been successfully deployed on the AWG/1 drilling rig operated by Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij BV (NAM) in the Dutch North Sea sector.

ES Technology Limited is responsible for the marketing, sales, servicing and support of the full range of Concept Laser products throughout the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. A recently enhanced and more powerful version of the M1 LaserCUSING® system will be unveiled by Concept Laser at the forthcoming Euromold 2008 exhibition.