FEATURE EXHIBITION PREVIEW A DEDICATED EVENT
The Machine Building Show will return to the Birmingham NEC later this year (30th September to 1st October) as the UK’s only event dedicated to the machine building industry. Automation magazine takes a closer look at what visitors can expect
T
he Machine Building Show 2014 will feature products and components
aimed at the machine builder and system integrator. There will also be a free seminar programme covering a range of
topics such as developments in automation (looking at technology, standards, regulations and policy), ISO 14119, PROFIBUS and PROFINET. The 2014 show is set to build on the success of last year with a number of high quality exhibitors including igus, ODU UK, Aerotech, Machine Building Systems, Laser 2000, Kanya and Placepower. The quality of the visitors
Below left: igus exhibited at the 2013 Machine Building Show and will be back this year
last year was just as high and many showed a great deal of interest in the products on display and were keen to discuss applications and new products with the exhibitors. Kathryn Ambrose, from organiser
Datateam Business Media, commented, “The 2013 Machine Building Show was a great success, and we expect this year’s show to be bigger and better, offering everything the machine builder needs under one roof. “The co-location (with Sensors &
Instrumentation, Micro Nano Mems and TCT Live - with PPMA and Interplas going on at the same time), will encourage even more visitors through the doors. The ability to visit six shows in one place will mean visitors will get the chance to see a huge range of products and technologies all in the one place.” Below are further details of what some
of the key exhibitors will be showcasing at the Machine Building Show 2014. The event is free to attend and
registration is open now - visit the website for full details.
The Machine Building Show
www.machinebuildingshow.co.uk T: 01622 699 129
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igus will be showcasing its products for the machine building industry at this year’s Machine Building Show. Key products on display include the drylin W linear guide (right), the E4.1 light energy chain and the readychain rack. Visitors to the igus stand will be able to view the drylin range of linear slides and drive systems. The drylin W range is a modular system which is designed to allow high flexibility and simple installation when using either individual or double rails. The rails are made from hard anodised aluminium which provides the best friction and wear results. The drylin E (‘E’ for electric) range offers a complete linear drive solution, integrating DC or stepper motors, linear switches and
chainflex motor cables. These are available in X-, Y- and Z-axis gantry systems. In addition, drylin E is compact and light weight, with a range of motor flanges, screws, and connecting plates supplied from a single source. drylin E offers engineers and designers a modular approach for their applications and can be selected and ordered online for fast delivery. Wear resistant and maintenance-free PRT slewings rings (left) are low friction and self lubricating which enables users to improve the performance of their machines, while reducing cost. They are well suited for OEMs looking for a simple, ready to install rotating solution, and are suitable for machine tool applications such as monitor pivot points, assembly lines, material handling areas and robots. The iglidur PRT slewing ring bearing system is available in a wide range of sizes, with inside diameters of
20, 30, 50, 60, 100, 150, 200 and 300mm. Also on show will be a range of e-chain systems. E4.1 is a tough, light weight range targeting applications that require heavy fill weights over short
unsupported travels. The E4.1 light energy chain system has a ‘tongue-and-groove’ link design giving the chain high torsional stability. The links can easily be reversed to offer a ‘de-cambered’ version for where installation space is limited. The crossbars which are quick and easy to open allow fast installation or changing of the cables and hoses inside. There are also tube versions with sealed lids to keep swarf and debris out of the energy chain. The galvanised steel readychain rack (right) enables machine builders to transport pre-harnessed energy chains from igus right to the machine on the
shop floor. Its modular design allows the rack to be quickly assembled according to the length of e-chains and cables and then disassembled for storage and re-use. With no storage of cables, connectors and associated extra parts needed, storage costs are reduced to zero. The chainflex hybrid servo cable is specifically designed to simplify servo drive systems - by combining power and bus cable
elements, they are a cost efficient alternative to multi-cable solutions. igus
www.igus.co.uk T: 01604 677 240
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