Seco Tools

Practical Approach to Control Waste in Manufacturing

Manufacturers continually seek ways to maximise productivity and efficiency. Today, those efforts frequently involve high-level programs that employ buzzwords that include cloud computing, data-driven manufacturing, cyber-physical systems and Industry4.0. These advanced initiatives are excellent concepts and can produce impressive results. However, manufacturing realities often interfere with the implementation of such ambitious plans, and a critical reality is the presence of uncontrolled waste in the manufacturing process. Before discussing digitisation and optimisation, it is necessary for a manufacturer to examine its operations, determine where waste occurs, and develop methods to reduce or eliminate it. Controlling waste is the first step in preparing a manufacturing company for the adoption of sophisticated smart manufacturing strategies. Figure 1 – Total image of all elements and how they relate and interact, in a manufacturing plant (NEXT STEP model and concept).

Southco

NEW COMPACT ROTARY LATCH SERIES FROM SOUTHCO FEATURES DIRECT, CABLE-FREE ACTUATION

Southco has further expanded its successful line of rotary latching solutions with the launch of the R4-10 Rotary Latch with Direct Actuation. Southco’s newest rotary latch can be triggered directly via push button or lever-style actuator, without the need for a connected cable or rod. A rubber covered trigger alleviates potential noise between the latch and actuator during operation.

BRADY

Save time with automated cable identification

Well identified cables often are a customer requirement. They are also necessary to deliver standardised cable assemblies and to produce more efficiently. However, identifying cables can be very time consuming, especially if it is done manually. By automating cable identification you can save time, comply with customer requirements, deliver standardised assemblies and produce more efficiently all at once.

NSK

NSK ball screws enhance performance of injection moulding machines

In order to deliver spindle drive service life optimisation in injection moulding machines, NSK has developed several new high-load ball screws, including the latest S-HTF series. However, many well-known manufacturers of injection moulding machines also use NSK's high-load ball screw drives for the clamping and injection axes, which is where the established HTF series is proving popular.

Aavid Thermalloy

Wickless Pulsating Heatpipe Systems

REXUS Pulsating Heatpipe System developed by Aavid Thermalloy’s Italian Design Center in conjunction with the European Space Agency has been launched from the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, North Sweden. It’s one of two prototypes manufactured for the INWIP Project (Innovative Wickless Heat Pipe Systems) in order to study the behaviour of a Pulsating Heatpipe System in micro-gravity conditions.

Delta Electronics

Delta Ushers a Sustainable Future with its Cutting-Edge Energy Storage Solutions and PV Inverters Unveiled at Intersolar Europe 2017

Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, will present a broad portfolio of high-efficiency PV inverters and battery energy storage solutions at Intersolar 2017 Europe. The energy storage system ES30 series, an all-in-one and highly scalable solution integrating Li-ion batteries for up to 90kWh capacity and more than 2 hours of continuous 30kW back-up power; and the new high-performance string PV inverter M88H series, featuring maximum 88kVA output power, industry-leading peak efficiency up to 98.8%, active cooling and an electromagnetic interference (EMI)-proof design, will be key highlights of Delta’s showcase.

Weidmüller

Weidmüller WIL STANDARD LED: Weidmüller Industrial Light (WIL)

– One LED light for a range of applications. – Very bright light with three rows of offset white LEDs. – Trapezium design for a wide beam angle. – Eight-millimetre flush light for space-saving installation.

PORTESCAP

Higher Performance Delivered New 22mm High Torque planetary gearbox offers both performance and efficiency

Portescap introduces the new 22mm High Torque Planetary Gearbox which features a full metal gearbox design and specially designed gears providing continuous torque up to 3.7Nm and efficiency ranging from 62% to 82% with a max recommended speed of 12,000 RPM.

PORTESCAP

Higher Performance Delivered New 22mm High Torque planetary gearbox offers both performance and efficiency

Portescap introduces the new 22mm High Torque Planetary Gearbox which features a full metal gearbox design and specially designed gears providing continuous torque up to 3.7Nm and efficiency ranging from 62% to 82% with a max recommended speed of 12,000 RPM.

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