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Avoid cable damage to your moving head projector

These types of projectors must be resistant and extremely flexible in order to solve a variety of problems faced by lighting engineers. For this reason, these projectors are equipped with a wide range of motors to manoeuvre them when the requirement for quiet, smooth and high-speed movements (such...

Slip rings for bottle labelling machines

Each bottle is moved forward and spaced evenly through a screw conveyor belt and then transferred onto the carousel plate. The rotation of the carousel brings the bottles to the labelling station and subsequently to the exit. As this takes place the labels are picked from the warehouse, placed and...

What is an HMI?

An HMI offers a visual representation of the operation of the machine providing real-time data. Accurate implementation can increase productivity by having a centralised control centre in an intuitive ergonomic and user friendly manner. Advantages of using an HMI There are many advantages of...

Ultra-slow motion control with Zettlex position encoders

The term “motion control” often gives the impression of a high-speed systems with rapid changes of direction and speed. High speed and dynamic motion control applications endure technical challenges however, this also applies to slow speeds. It is quite common in modern-day...

Improve user experience with advanced lifting column technology

Our LC Series lifting columns are available in a range of models with features to match application needs. They offer Easy installation Maximum extension-to-retraction ratio High load capacity models Smooth operation Low noise output Lifting force for potential moment loads of up to...

Planetary Gearheads within the Medical Industry

How do planetary gearheads work? Planetary gearheads use a gear arrangement in which three planet gears rotate about a central pinion, or sun gear. The planet gears obit with an internal gear which is cut into the inner circumference of the gearhead. The construction of the gearhead is...