Page 6 - Industrial Technology March 2020 issue

ON THE FRONT COVER

We look at how seamless connectivity – networking and
communication in a system – is developing rapidly and
offering users improved automation efficiency PAGE 2

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POLYMER BEARINGS

A piano builder is striking a new chord in the design of the centuries-old musical
instrument by incorporating tribopolymer components from Igus in a hammer
system that offers supreme longevity, climate resistance and improved playability

PRECISION TESTING

German specialist Pro-Sort offers measurement, sorting, documentation and packaging
services for customers all over Europe. Automatic testing and sorting is the key to
HYDRAULIC FACTS assuring guaranteed quality and improvements to processes

Here are five facts showing why the use of modern,
connected hydraulics is easier and more cost-effective
16 right spring for your application? We asked the experts at Airedale
than many people realise PAGE 24 What properties should you take into consideration in order to choose the
Springs for their advice

08 An increased volume of patent applications from UK companies 22 A food-processing plant trusts Contrinex’s sensors to help it ensure plastic
reflects high levels of innovation activity, but is disguising a historic
bottles, filled with liquid food products, are hermetically sealed and its
under investment in research and development
customers kept safe
14 A new generation of electromechanical actuators is offering a viable 26 Hose re-ending is a very risky business. When you put a cost on
downtime, maintenance and safety, how much money do you really save?
alternative to hydraulic cylinders in a host of demanding applications.
And the choice is driven as much by cost as performance
We asked the experts at the BFPA

LINEAR MOTION

IKO Nippon Thompson is a specialist CON
in the manufacture and sales of
precision positioning tables, needle
bearings and linear motion guides –
perhaps the best kept secret in linear
motion and positioning

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