CONTENTS COVER STORY 8
RENOLD LAUNCHES NEW RANGE OF GEARED MOTORS
BEARINGS
Phil Burge, SKF, explains the basic functions and advantages of roller bearings and the applications in which they are typically used
MOTION CONTROL
12
With the help of Thomson Industries, KTH and ITRL, prove there is still room for improvement in modern power steering
GEARS & GEARBOXES
18
Calling on Sulzer engineers, a round-the- clock repair minimises downtime and delivers a cost-effective solution
24 CONTENTS
Range of geared motors available off-the-shelf
NEWS
4. Optimism among manufacturers rises at fastest pace in two years
5. proNET nominated for Tomorrow’s Health and Safety Award
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
6. KUKA robot automates loading of CNC milling machines
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