ADVERTORIALS Applied Automation UK signs sole UK


distribution deal with Spin Robotics Leading engineering company, Applied Automation UK Ltd, have signed a sole UK distribution agreement with Danish collaborative robotics specialists, Spin Robotics. Following a major investment and


backing by REInvest, whose CEO is the former co-founder of Universal Robots, Spin Robotics have developed affordable and easy to use, plug-n- produce, end-of-arm screwdriving tools, for assembly applications using collaborative robots. Plymouth based Applied Automation will add Spin Robotics solutions to its growing


range of high-quality industrial automation products, which includes both collaborative and industrial robots ranges, that are supported and sold through its Technical Distribution Division based in Cardiff.


Applied Automation (UK) Ltd u 02920 494551


u sales@x-stk.com


NSK bearings save costs when maintaining ship loading conveyor


When the need arose to replace the bearings supporting a bend pulley on a ship loading conveyor at an iron ore port in Australia, NSK designed a solution using spherical roller bearings that were not only made from its proprietary HTF tough steel, but also featured a detachable nitrile seal. The result was an extension in service life leading to significant savings in downtime costs.


Due to the operating environment, the mining and quarrying industry requires highly


reliable equipment that can withstand harsh conditions. So when the bearings on a bend pulley serving a ship loading conveyor had only six months of operating life remaining, the iron ore port called upon the expertise of NSK to devise a better solution.


NSK’s team of experts investigated the bearing failure, discovering that heavy iron ore


particle ingress and water contamination in the failed bearing’s lubricant had compromised the service life of the bend pulley. Any conveyor components exhibiting curtailed operating life will incur costs for maintenance hours and lost production.


To address the issue, NSK’s engineering specialists set about designing a new solution based on the company’s proven line of spherical roller bearings. In the first instance, NSK decided to manufacture the bearings from its unique HTF tough steel. Tough Steel is an effective countermeasure to the wear commonly found on the outer ring raceway, where the fixed load zone material is prone to wear when experiencing fine particle ingress.


NSK’s long-life HTF series bearings utilise advanced material engineering and heat Optimas Solutions Specialised Fasteners for Heavy Truck


Quality fasteners have a significant impact on vehicle performance, and on none more so than heavy goods vehicles. Optimas Solutions are experts in manufacturing quality fasteners through cold-forming for automotive OEMs and Tier 1s. Cold-formed parts are particularly ideal for heavy trucks, as the process prioritises the


part’s structural integrity, and by using exotic materials like titanium, copper, stainless steel and aluminium, Optimas can make these parts lightweight, durable and corrosion resistant. Through its UK-based cold form manufacturing facility, Optimas has the capability


to produce fasteners of very precise dimensions, handling parts from 2mm to 18mm in diameter and in lengths from 6 to 175mm, while additional bar turning equipment can produce low quantity, high quality parts ideal for prototyping. Cold-forming produces specialised and durable parts on a very large scale with virtually


0% waste, producing hundreds of millions of parts a year so manufacturers can efficiently handle full-scale production and meet high-demand periods. Optimas are also the only manufacturer with cold-form facilities on both sides of the Atlantic, allowing UK and US businesses to benefit from onshoring. Alongside manufacturing quality parts, Optimas source and distribute fasteners and


C-Class components from over 4000 global suppliers to ensure inventory reliability. The company’s supply chain solutions also help manufacturers streamline production processes by reducing risk, improving lead times and boosting productivity. Optimas produce and supply a range of fasteners for heavy trucks, including but not


limited to truss head lockbolts, full-collar lockbolts, break stem rivets, and flat, lock and split washers. With 90 years’ experience manufacturing fasteners of varying dimensions and materials, Optimas can produce and supply specialised parts for any truck application.


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u https://international.optimas.com


treatment technology, thus facilitating superior resistance to wear, seizure and elevated temperatures. The outcome is dramatically longer service life and reduced costs for maintenance and unplanned downtime.


NSK Europe Ltd. u www.nskeurope.com 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: https://www.rolec-enclosures.co.uk/en/ enclosures-accessories/technobox/


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u sales@rolec-enclosures.co.uk NOVEMBER 2022 DESIGN SOLUTIONS 55


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