Components/Parts

Allpax Identifies the Seven Warning Signs of Retort Control System Obsolescence

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Modernizing outdated and failing control systems improves retort uptime, product quality, ease of use and maintenance, and access to data, while lowering the risk of product recall.

How a reliable spare parts process can optimize efficiency in packaging automation

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

SEE’s Scott Keefauver makes the case for how an effective preventive maintenance and spare parts program allows companies to be more proactive in managing their packaging equipment and operations.

Davis-Standard Introduces Next-Generation Gear Reducer

Fri, 27 May 2022 13:00:00 -0400

The new reducer is designed to fulfill a variety of extrusion requirements, including those with high and low torque, speeds and extrusion pressures.

Remote, Real-Time Service and Training

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:10:57 -0400

JLS View uses virtual, mixed reality to connect customers with support needs.

Gemco 956 eBlok Provides Increased Performance and ROI for Automated Manufacturing

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:55:00 -0400

AMETEK Factory Automation has released the updated Gemco 956 eBlok linear position sensor.

Enercon Invests in New CNC Equipment to Support Manufacturing Growth and Flexibility

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400

The investment adds self-sufficiency and flexibility to do more without outsourcing.

Self-Cleaning, Maintenance-Free Ionizers for Static Electricity Removal

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0500

The DTY-ELF14HC Multi-Function, Self-Cleaning Ionizer is designed for easy and efficient static electricity removal.

ABB Urges Greater Adoption of High-Efficiency Motors and Drives to Combat Climate Change

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:35:52 -0500

A new white paper from the company indicates significant energy-efficient improvements in industry and infrastructure by the latest developments.

Cast Aluminum Solutions Introduces High Temperature Heater Line

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0500

Industrial CAST-X High Temp Heaters are capable of reaching temperatures of 1110°F / 600°C.

Mitsubishi Introduces New Drive Solution

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:05:13 -0500

The MELSERVO MR-J5 series of TSN-compatible servo drives are designed for precision, dynamics and multi-axis synchronization in printing/converting production applications.

Updated CAGI Data Sheet White Paper

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:58:23 -0500

Kaeser's updated CAGI Data Sheet white paper now includes isentropic efficiency as a method of performance comparison.

TesT Has Launched the Next Generation of Junker Testing Machine

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:28:13 -0500

The new technology allows users to simulate how bolt connections handle vibrations in the field even more realistically.

PMAC Motors for Synchronized Movement Across Multiple Axes with Energy and Cost Efficiency

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500

Bison’s VFsync was awarded a Bronze Medal in the LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) mechanical category in 2020.

Jay-Cee Sales and Rivet Inc. Achieves Coveted ISO 9001:2015

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:34:51 -0500

The family-owned fastener company is dedicated to customer success and satisfaction.

New ABB HMI and Drive Faceplates

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500

The CP600 Gen2 HMI with Drive Faceplates provides a NEMA 4X rating, brighter screens, additional communication ports and integral web server capability with faceplates to expand and customize operator views.

Coval Designs New Vacuum Chamber

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500

The CVGM series mini vacuum chamber was designed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Motion Industries Appoints Chris Pacer to VP of Central Group

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Motion Industries Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, has named Chris Pacer to Vice President of the Company’s Central Group.

NORD Gear Expands Satellite Facility in North Carolina

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

NORD Gear Corporation, a leader in drive technology, is in the midst of two large expansion projects as demand for its industrial gear reducers, motors and variable frequency drives continues to grow.

Producing Packaging with Servo Drive Systems

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Today, machinery construction OEMs are facing special challenges: Rapid format changes, versatility, security, flexibility and availability are becoming increasingly important in today’s packaging industry.

Remote Service Keeps Productivity in Line

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

When any element on a production line fails, the entire production line probably goes down, at considerable loss of time and profit. The first thought of the maintenance engineer is, “How soon can I get it back up?” The pain begins when the line goes down and ends when the line recovers full production.

Pneumatics and Electrics for Safe Quality Food Packaging

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Festo’s pneumatic and electric products are compliant with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) guidelines on safely processing, holding and packaging food.

New Combined Coalescing Filter/Regulator Series

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

ControlAir's new Filter Regulator with Coalescing Filter combines the coalescing filter with a high-performance filter regulator in one convenient piggyback assembly.

COVAL's LEMCOM Manager Makes Vacuum Management Easy

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Specially developed with vacuum handling applications in mind, COVAL's LEMCOM Manager is a PC software package which, in just a few clicks, allows users to remotely setup and configure LEMCOM vacuum generators as well as run diagnostics.

New Cable E-Stop Option Now Available for Conveyors

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Dynamic Conveyor Corp. now offers a cable style e-stop accessory option to accompany its DynaCon parts conveyors.

Yamato Introduces High-Sanitary Multi-Point Depositor

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Yamato’s high sanitary, fully automatic, servo-driven multi-point depositor features modular quick changeover from one fill pattern to another.

Portion-Controlled Meat & Cheese Products Serve as Value-Added Service

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Processors gain a competitive edge by providing quick-serve restaurants and grab n’ go deli establishments with ready to use, pre-sliced, interleaved portions of meat and cheese.

Motion Industries Names Joe Limbaugh as SVP Supply Chain & Operations

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Motion Industries Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, has promoted N. Joe Limbaugh to the position of Senior Vice President of Supply Chain, Operations Support and Marketing.

Motion Industries Promotes Randall P. Breaux to President

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Motion Industries Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, announced the promotion of Randall (Randy) P. Breaux to President.

Rotary Turntable Transfers Filled Bottles to/from Conveyors

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Rotary turntables from Deitz Co. enable packaging engineers to transfer bottles and other containers around corners and at other angles without stopping, slowing, accumulating or manually handling the containers.

AC Induction Gearmotor for Cannabis Trimming Machine

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Brother Gearmotors, a division of Brother International Corp., has entered the cannabis market with the incorporation of AC Induction motors into a premium cannabis dry trimming machine.