ADVERTORIALS ROLEC’s IP 66 technoBOX ABS
Enclosures Now In 10 Sizes IP 66 rated technoBOX offers OEMs a robust and cost-effective housing for a wide range of electronics and electrical applications. The attractive bevelled lid is recessed to
accommodate a membrane keypad, front plate or product label. Threaded screw bosses in the base and lid can be used to install PCBs, mounting plates and terminal rails. ROLEC’s technoBOX is moulded from tough,
long-life ABS (UL 94 HB) in light grey (RAL 7035) as standard. Its 10 sizes range from 66 x 51 x 35 mm to 241 x 161 x 80 mm. Many of these sizes are compatible with other standard products. Accessories include ABS external mounting brackets, self-adhesive front plates, mounting plates, external hinges, case feet, cable glands and DIN rails for terminals. ROLEC can supply technoBOX fully customised For more information, view the ROLEC website:
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industry sustainability Manufacturers across Europe are experiencing the economic pain of rising energy bills, which creates a dilemma: absorb the cost or pass it on to valued customers. Neither is particularly easy. As a result, now is the ideal moment for companies to reduce their running costs with correctly aligned machines and energy-efficient bearing solutions from NSK. There appears to be little relief from soaring energy costs. For this reason, an increasing number of industrial companies are turning to the latest motion control technologies as a means to improve efficiency levels and cut bills. Bearings are a pertinent example of components that can directly enhance the energy efficiency of machinery, while the same goes for the optimised set-up of shafts and belts. Optimal alignment between a machine and an electric motor, for instance, promotes more energy-efficient operation.
Alignment matters Estimates suggest that over 50% of machines and industrial equipment run out of alignment in reference to ISO standards. But what is the cause of misalignment? Well, problems usually begin when coupled shafts are positioned so that their gaps or offsets are beyond acceptable limits. Shafts subsequently run off-centre, leading to higher loading, excessive heat generation and greater energy consumption. Indications of misalignment include increased temperature, high vibration, loose
TR shines a spotlight on its new interactive 3D animations
coupling bolts and excessive lubricant leakage at bearing seals. Any machines or systems showing these signs will almost certainly have a negative effect on bottom-line profitability through higher power usage. NSK offers advanced laser alignment tools for shafts (LAS-Set) and belts (LAB-Set) that
help to ensure quick and perfect alignment every time. LAS-Set uses dual line lasers for easy set-up, even at larger distances, along with high-resolution digital sensors for precise results. LAB-Set houses two line laser transmitters, making alignment far more accurate than single laser head solutions. Adopting these tools not only contributes to energy efficiency, but also reduces wear
on critical machine parts such as couplings and seals, subsequently minimising machine downtime and maximising productivity. Plants leveraging the benefits of NSK laser alignment tools have recorded energy savings of up to 17%, leading to a rapid return on investment (ROI).
TR Fastenings Ltd (TR), part of the Trifast plc group, has launched new interactive 3D animations which help to make its products and installation methods easier to understand. There is growing worldwide demand for more interactive content. It’s a fast-evolving
medium, with Virtual (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) at the forefront. With the advent of emerging technologies, manufacturing has become more complex, so VR and AR are enabling manufacturers to simplify their processes. Produced by TR’s in-house visualisation team 3D models have been created following
collaboration with their technical and design Teams. The key requirement of the animations is to enable the user to accurately visualise products in different settings and formats. Time was spent refining the user interface, to produce models of TR’s own brand products such as the Self Clinch Fasteners.
3D product visualiser A range of options enables the user to interact with the products in a variety of ways, such as assemblies, cutaways, magnification, material types and installation. It’s clever and clear. There are around 50 products available on the website’s product visualiser, and these will be an integral part of TR’s ongoing content strategy as the industry continues to meet design engineering demands.
Installation animations TR is able to show an entire installation process, end to end. What can often be difficult to explain is now much clearer and easier to understand using visual representation of the part in situ. TR’s installation animations are an ingenious way to demonstrate a virtual assembly and sub assembly in a simple way. To view individual product installation animations, visit TR’s online product catalogue and click on the product video icon or visit our YouTube channel.
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The net-zero challenge Energy efficiency is presently in the spotlight as industry faces pressure to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. While the road to net zero poses many challenges, the transition has the potential to drive investment, innovation, earnings and job creation. Electric motors and the systems they support account for more than 40% of global electricity consumption. With this thought in mind, some fairly easy wins are available. NSK manufactures several
energy-efficient bearings that not only save money via low machine running costs, but also cut CO2 emissions and contribute to more sustainable operations. A case in point is NSK deep groove ball bearings, which reduce energy loss by up to 80% when deployed in electric motors. In comparison with conventional deep groove ball bearings, NSK´s high-efficiency bearings demonstrate 60% less friction when using a steel cage and 80% with a plastic cage. Another innovation is NSK´s EA7 grease, which reduces internal friction, increases
energy efficiency and doubles the service interval of electric motors. Along with optimised grease fill, this low-viscosity and friction-reduced lubricant delivers the perfect solution for any plant looking to reduce torque, minimise power loss and cut carbon emissions. In addition, compared with conventional grease, EA7 offers better lubricating properties in the presence of micro-vibration. A further contributor to energy-efficient bearing performance is NSK´s non-contact seal
technology. When engineers set about designing energy-efficient drive systems, they should be attentive to rolling bearings because it is easy to compromise drive efficiency through the inherent friction that derives from conventional seal contact. NSK has products that deliver efficient sealing properties without increasing frictional torque or operating temperature.
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