One of Goodyear's latest addition to its wide product lineup - EfficientGrip with FuelSaving Technology - is the world's first ultra-high performance tyre engineered specifically to improve the fuel consumption of cars. EfficientGrip is innovative tyre technology that truly cares ... and its excellence has been recognised with a top international accolade. EfficientGrip has been awarded The Green Innovation Award by GreenWorks, a Luxembourg-based portal dedicated to companies that are sensitive to environmental impact and initiatives that favour sustainable development, friendly products and services.
Advanced gear shaping software and motion control hardware from NUM UK Ltd, has been used to bring an old manually-controlled gear shaper machine up to modern day control standards. The five-axis Stanko machine is now controlled by a NUM Axium Power CNC system, using electronic gearbox techniques to synchronise the rotary cutter, gear blank and stroking axes. It also incorporates an innovative programmable replacement for the stroking axis, which reduces product changeover time from hours to minutes - significantly improving productivity.
Rockwell Automation has extended its PlantPAx Process Automation System with the new PlantPAx Logix Batch and Sequence Manager. This application solves a wide range of local, controller-based batch and sequencing needs. It also allows users to configure sequences directly in the controller through the human-machine interface, using a standard user interface.
Atlas Copco has launched a new, highly energy-efficient high-speed 3-stage turbo oil-free compressor at a press conference held at the ComVac fair taking place at the Hannover Messe (Germany). The ZH 350+ is the most energy-efficient oil-free compressor ever built at Atlas Copco. It is the first medium pressure industrial stage centrifugal compressor to be commercialised with high-speed motors and without a gearbox. The ZH 350+ is designed for the pharmaceutical, electronics, aviation, automotive and other industries that rely on high-quality, 100% oil-free air.
In the past few years, uranium has become one of the most significant and sought after energy minerals. Several countries around the world are reducing their heavy dependence on fossil fuels in a bid to utilise non-carbon energy resources more fully. The growth in demand for non-carbon energy resources means that uranium is becoming a viable alternative once again. Engineering and project delivery firm AMEC Minproc (AMEC) business development executive for Africa, Liam Cafferty, says that the next five years will be a period of high activity for uranium and the nuclear power market. AMEC is well positioned to take advantage of this high activity with proven capabilities in the development of uranium resources. The company has been involved in eight uranium projects located in various regions across Africa and is currently undertaking two uranium studies for projects in Namibia.
BMG's power transmission division distributes the full range of Tsubaki high performance chains that offers enhanced strength and reliability, a cleaner environment and extended operating life. "Tsubaki has just launched a new fourth generation BS/DIN RS roller chain - the Tsubaki GT4 Winner series - that boasts new manufacturing and material developments. The precision and strength of the components of this series far exceeds other chain on the market," says Scott Larson, general manager for BMG's chain division. "Four key features of this range include lube grooves, a seamless bush which is perfectly cylindrical, a centre sink rivet and Tsubaki's patented ring coined connecting link."
E2 double row angular contact ball bearings have an optimised internal geometry, are filled with a special low-friction grease and capped with shields made of sheet steel. Depending on operating conditions, they can save at least 30% of frictional moment compared to SKF standard bearings, in many cases 50% or more. These are figures received from numerous laboratory tests.
When Italian metal sawing manufacturer MEP decided to officially enter the South African market through Elquip Solutions some 18 months ago, the decision was based on a number of factors, not least of which was the exceptional footprint and infrastructure this company has established since its inception as a specialist supplier of industrial equipment, electrical and mechanical components.Through Elquip Solutions' representation and assistance, and the versatility and complete reliability of their products, MEP how has a substantial local footprint with numerous machines which have been installed locally in South Africa.
The current T-model in the E-Class from Mercedes has a fuel filler flap made of the new Ultramid® TOP 4000 from BASF, a mineral-filled semi-aromatic polyamide (PA 6/6T). The conductive engineering resin is suitable for online-painting and offers high stiffness and dimensional stability: Plastic components made from Ultramid TOP 4000 can, without ad
New to Leroy Somer's range of electric motors, drives and industrial automation systems, are permanent magnet solutions for synchronous drives and motors, designed to improve operating performance and to reduce electricity consumption. "One of the most important challenges facing global business today is the reduction of CO2 emissions. With the implementation of variable speed and the optimisation of mechanical systems, the maximum saving of electricity consumption is obtained in any power transmission system," says Grant Robertson, MD, Leroy-Somer SA, part of Emerson Industrial Automation. "New Dyneo® technology, which guarantees torque over wide speed ranges without de-rating or forced ventilation, significantly improves the drive's efficiency and enhances specific output power."
Loesche GmbH has contracted a repeat order of two LM 28.2D PCI mills and two LOMA LF 20 hot gas generators for the 4-28 Mt/year expansion project BF3 of the integrated iron and steel works at Hyundai Steels Dangjin plant site, South Korea Hyundai Steel belongs to Hyundai Corporation, one of the largest enterprises in South Korea and is also active in automobile business, cement business, shipyard business, etc. In 2007 Hyundai Steel invested into its first integrated iron and steel works with two blast furnaces and is on the way to become one of the largest iron and steel producers in the world.
