Mechanical Components

With igus there is a new way to tackle the problems previously solved by conventional ball bearings. The igus slewing ring uses two self-lubricating, low friction polymer sliding elements in place of the ball bearings – a cost-effective, low noise and highly wear resistant solution that’s maintenance-free.

SKF, has recently appointed M Barnwell Services Ltd, a leading supplier of fluid sealing products, as a specialist distributor for its comprehensive range of sealing solutions. Barnwell now has access to SKF’s entire seals portfolio to supply to its customers throughout the UK with its high performance solutions. These products are currently being supported by Barnwell’s Smethwick head office, as well as through its nationwide network of branches in Bellshill, Bristol, Dartford and Manchester.

Food safety is a hot issue, and with all the recent public scares, one that is not likely to fade any time soon. One key area that is continually under the microscope in the drive towards improved safety is the migration of contaminants from compounds and polymers that come into direct contact with food. This is evidenced by the problems identified with packaging as a source of contamination of foodstuffs.

ETL Inertial Aerosystems have introduced a new affordable, high reliability, thermal switch range, manufactured by U.S. based Honeywell. Designated the 100 series it is designed for non-hermatic uses in terrestrial applications where Mil-spec environmental conditions are met.

Intelligent Distributed Controls (IDC) has introduced a range of Zigbee (trademark)-based wireless products, which enable machine builders and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to integrate wireless networking into their own products.

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton’s Hydraulics Group announced that its Aeroquip® MatchMate Global braided hose products have been re-engineered to provide significantly higher working pressures and temperature ratings along with covers offering superior abrasion resistance. Included in the enhanced product offering are the popular Aeroquip® GH120, GH663, GH781, GH793 hose products.

Remform screws from Arnold Umformtechnik GmbH & Co. reduce the overall assembly cost of plastic parts as they do not require nuts or inserts. They furthermore ensure the highest levels of assembly security, due to a specific design that creates a large difference between the forming torque and the stripping torque. The main application of REMFORM for plastic parts assembly is the automotive industry.

Virtual Industries Inc., announces that it will display several advanced systems for handling wafers and solar cells in booth 5771 at the upcoming SEMICON West exhibition, scheduled to take place July 13-15, 2010 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

The latest KAYDON® thin-section catalogue from R.A. Rodriguez introduces new products and sizes to extend design flexibility. Among the additions are an 8mm sealed metric REALI-SLIM® bearing range and 28 new sizes in the radial contact and four point contact series. This now produces a choice of bore sizes from 25mm to 170mm.

For linear motion specialist, HepcoMotion®, MACH 2010 was a great success. Although this was not the company’s first appearance at this show it was easily it’s most rewarding. And a key component in this was the launch of the HepcoMotion® PRT2 precision ring track system.