Bearing reliability is a crucial component of productivity and uptime in expensive machinery and plant throughout industries such as mining, manufacturing, bulk handling and primary production. If a bearing fails, production can grind to a halt. In challenging environments or operations where the risk of contamination is high, this Sealed Spherical Roller Bearing (SRB) is … Continue reading Bearing Contamination – How to Prevent a Problem that Causes 25 per cent of All Premature Failures →

Stemming from its successes in the telecommunications industry, the use of fibre optics spanned out into a wide variety of industries and applications. It is now commonly used in the manufacturing industry for the production of automobiles, medical equipment, and other machinery. The theory behind fibre optic data transfer is simple, information is transported between … Continue reading Fibre Optics, Attenuation, and the Manufacturing Industry →

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) are an energy-efficient and productive way to power industrial machinery and plant, particularly in applications that demand high torque on start-up and then a much lower level of power for operations after that point. This whitepaper introduces a new VFD Capacitor Reforming service that utilises a proprietary, portable, fully automatic DC … Continue reading How To Identify Faults And Revitalise Spare Variable Frequency Drives To Keep Them In Top Condition →

The dynamic of business-to-business (B2B) sales has changed, and buyers now demand to be served when and how they prefer. Companies have tried to address this by enabling customers to purchase across their various sales channels, including direct, indirect, and self-service, but even then the competition for those customers has grown. Companies have tried to … Continue reading Accelerate Your Journey To Modern Commerce →

For over a decade Pilz has been extremely active in the domain of automation,  investing heavily in R&D activities in Germany to ensure it remains a leader in Industrial Automation.   Focusing on  producing high quality products and services to be used by the next wave of businesses planning to harness Industry 4.0 technology and … Continue reading Pilz, leading automation supplier, is driving the next industrial revolution, Industry 4.0, by investing heavily in the development and manufacture for Industry 4.0 ready products. →

A convergence of market drivers is reshaping factory automation. The increasing demand for customized products is just one example of how these trends are transforming production lines worldwide. In the pursuit of perfect production at assembly lines, overall efficiency effectiveness (OEE) has emerged as the yardstick that tells manufacturers whether they are producing quality products … Continue reading Device Connectivity Is the Key to Optimal OEE in Industry 4.0 →

This whitepaper introduces the latest line in linear actuators – hi-tech electric devices which are able to convert rotational motion in low voltage DC motors into linear push/pull movement. Electric actuators are the perfect solution when simple, safe and clean movement with accurate and smooth motion control is needed. To find out more, visit the Linak … Continue reading Gain A Competitive Edge In The Future World Of Movement →

The Industrial Internet, whether it is referred to as “Industry 4.0” or the “Industrial IoT,” is for many seen as a broad topic that offers more conceptual ideas than realisable solutions. However, for those involved in factory automation, where factories are becoming smarter, more connected, and autonomous, it is already becoming a reality with big … Continue reading The Plant Manager’s Guide To IIoT Connectivity →

One of the most troublesome aspects of a factory energy saving system is the fact that large numbers of I/O channels are needed to transmit field site data related to lighting, production lines, and environmental monitoring back to the control centre. While it is sometimes difficult for engineers to link all of the I/O channels … Continue reading Smart Data Acquistion For Energy Saving Applications →

Safety is one of the most critical aspects in processing as the implications of neglecting it can quite literally revolve around life and death. As it works on non-contact principles, this whitepaper explains how using radar level transmitters can keep workers out of hazardous conditions as well as hygienic situations. To download this whitepaper, fill in … Continue reading Radar Level Measurement And Its Uses In The Food Manufacturing Industry →

Choosing the right interlock for your application is imperative in order to minimise not only the possibility for someone to defeat it, but the reason someone wants to defeat it. This whitepaper gives guidance on Interlocking Devices associated with guards for machinery safety applications. To download this whitepaper, fill in the form below: 

When you are sending products to your customers or to other businesses, product damage is a significant concern. Your products Tertiary Packaging, or “transport packaging”, plays a key role in getting them to their end destination safely and at the lowest possible cost. Product damage will also become more damaging to brands and businesses as … Continue reading The Real Cost Of Poor Tertiary Packaging →

Due to their flexibility, efficiency and safety features, jib cranes are a mainstay of high volume industries such as manufacturing, bulk materials handling and mining. This whitepaper explains how, by tailoring them for tasks in fast-paced, high volume facilities – where they can lift and position lighter loads – companies can extend the versatility of these … Continue reading Why Jib Cranes Tailored To The Task Are The Safe, Cost-Efficient And Productive Workhorses Of Industry →

Many companies are upgrading to fleet management systems, which are wirelessly linked to computers on board their vehicles, giving them visibility into the minute-by-minute status of equipment and vehicles. This whitepaper explains how onboard computers can present operators with the information and alerts they need to get their job done safely and efficiently. To download … Continue reading Rugged In-Vehicle Computers: The Answer To Industry Challenges →

In the face of growing competition and a challenging business climate, many job shops and manufacturers are looking for ways to reduce costs, streamline operations, and improve the bottom line. This whitepaper describes how the Software as a Service (SaaS) model (more commonly known as ‘the cloud’) delivers financial, implementation, and operational benefits to job shops … Continue reading Cloud ERP for Job Shops and Manufacturers →

Mobile user access to ERP data and other back office systems has become a core requirement as organisations seek operational efficiency and deepening customer engagement. This whitepaper looks at a mobile solution that offers ease of access to ERP information. To download this whitepaper, fill in the form below:

Picking the correct level measurement technology is important as whatever technology that is picked needs to be easy to install and operate. This whitepaper explains how the reliability and real time capabilities of radar level measurement are used to help identify and take corrective action on any abnormal conditions. To download this whitepaper, fill in … Continue reading Radar Level Measurement And Its Uses In The Workplace →

Intelligent networking is a huge opportunity for industry. Flexible production can help to optimise the use of industrial plants. Customised products can be made on mass production terms, increasing the productivity of the plant. Nevertheless, this whitepaper explains that companies are still hesitant to embrace Industry 4.0 for their own production purposes and how globalisation renders … Continue reading Industry 4.0 – Safe And Smart →

Visual cues play a vital role in creating and maintaining workplace efficiency. Even small changes to your staff’s working environment can create valuable time and cost savings and improve workplace safety.  Adding additional signage to an area, utilising department huddle boards and storing safety supplies on a board rather than in a draw, are just … Continue reading Visual Efficiency Improvement Checklist →

The basic principle of PoE Power over Ethernet is a technology which enables electrical power to pass over Ethernet cabling at distances up to 100m. It is designed to provide end devices with sufficient power to operate with no need for a local power source. This technology complements standard Ethernet communication; it does not affect the transmission of data throughout a … Continue reading Power Over Ethernet →