INDUSTRY News
New Linx ink meets Japan’s latest requirements
for coding and marking food and drink that enhance its durability and legibility across a range of materials after the production area has been sanitised, and specifi cally withstands hand- sanitiser products which are currently in widespread use because of COVID-19. The ink is designed to resist both alcohol and aqueous alcohol mixtures and delivers a lower solvent consumption than MEK inks. In addition, it is not classifi ed as a CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic and Reprotoxic) and is ‘Drug Precursor’ free, ensuring its applicability across a variety of applications. Developed for the company’s market- leading Linx 8900 and 8800 Series continuous ink jet (CIJ) printers the fast- drying, dye-based ink delivers excellent print quality and adhesion across a wide range of materials including most plastics, metals, glass and coated card.
Linx Printing Technologies has introduced an MEK-free, alcohol-resistant ink specially formulated to comply with the Japan Ethanol Business Act and Japan Organic Solvent Law.
The new Linx Black alcohol-resistant ink 3085 (see right) is specifi cally designed for use in the food and beverage industry where packaging and containers are subjected to alcohol during processing. “We are very pleased to introduce this new ink formulated to comply with the latest legislative demands in Japan,” said Simon Millett, Linx Product Manager for Inks. “Alongside delivering the high print quality demanded, the resistance to a range of alcohol mixtures, ensures it is suitable for use on the majority of food and beverage production lines.” The specialist ink contains components
Technical innovation for
mixing and agitation processes NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has developed a powerful combination for use in mixing and agitation processes: The MAXXDRIVE industrial gear units with the new SAFOMI-IEC adapter is specifically developed for mixers to improve operational reliability and reduce the need for the replacement of wearing parts. In combination with the NORDAC FLEX SK 200E frequency inverter for the power range up to 22kW, a flexible unit with low maintenance is offered. MAXXDRIVE industrial gear units, an integral part of the NORD portfolio for ten years, offer high output torques from 15 to 282kNm and ensure smooth operation even under demanding conditions. The FEM- optimised and compact design enables operation under ultimate external loads. For agitation applications, a combination with the SAFOMI IEC adapter (SAFOMI = Sealless Adapter For Mixers) is recommended, in which an oil expansion chamber is directly integrated.
SAFOMI is available for MAXXDRIVE parallel gear units in the sizes 7 to 11 and covers maximum output torques from 25 to 75kNm.
6 April 2021 | Automation
SAFOMI impresses with its compact and simple design and integrated oil equalisation volume, which means that there is no need for oil tanks and hoses or the shaft sealing ring between the gear unit and the IEC cylinder, which is prone to leakage and wear. Using the SAFOMI-IEC adapter instead of the standard IEC adapter on the agitator drive increases operational reliability and lowers maintenance costs. Not only is the oil level and thus the required oil volume lower, but thanks to fewer attached components the installation space is also reduced.
ITC introduces SmartDrawer
Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC) now off ers its SmartDrawer vending solution which revolutionises inventory management and cuts costs on the shop fl oor. Using smart technology to dispense single or multiple items, the confi gurable drawer system is the perfect solution to ensure important tools that support production are always available.
The SmartDrawer makes secure storage and dispensing simple for reliable, accurate and monitored control of cutting tool inventory. It comprises individually-locked compartments that are controlled by an easy-to-use touchscreen interface and operation is fully customisable to provide staff with self-serve access to cutting tools and equipment on demand.
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