Core plugs: bonded or threaded, it’s the seal that counts
WEBWhen an engine block or cylinder head is cast, the process involves the use of sand to form the internal coolant passages and lubricant channels, and this sand is subsequently removed via external holes or 'cores' in the casting. Clearly, these have to be capped to seal the internal cavities and achieve a totally leak-free structure - hence the 'core plug'. The problem arises: how to secure ...
Anorad - Precision guidance and positioning from Anorad
WEBAnorad’s Microglide air bearing positioning system offers precise, repeatable support, with an air gap only a few microns thick and a highly stable preload system. The result is a virtually frictionless platform with high stiffness and zero cogging. The deviation, which is measured using laser inferometers, with a resolution of a few tens of ...
DPA Magazine - The engineer's guide to new products and design …
WEBManufacturing industry leads UK sectors in employee retention, study finds (09/09/2024) A new study by Vestd reveals that the UK manufacturing industry boasts the highest staff tenure, with employees staying an average of 5.3 years, compared to the national average of 3.7 years across all sectors. More news.... DPA Magazine the engineers guide ...
BEASY releases new version of its corrosion modelling software
WEB17 January 2007. BEASY has released a new version of its corrosion modelling software. This latest release incorporates new features designed to facilitate the modelling of offshore and subsea systems used in the Oil & Gas industry. BEASY predicts the level of protection provided by Cathodic Protection (CP) system and the life of the system ...
How to implement hardware debounce for switches and relays
WEBA switch is a component that can “make” or “break” an electrical circuit, thereby interrupting an electric current or diverting it from one conductor to another. There are many different types of switches, including toggle switches, pushbutton switches, micro and limit switches, and relays. All have one thing in common: they bounce.
Romax Technology - New version of RomaxDesigner offers …
WEBThe specialist power transmission design application, RomaxDesigner is now available in version R12.7. Included in the new version are advanced capabilities, such as accounting for thermal expansion, test duty cycles, improved NVH gear whine analysis, and gear root stress prediction to name just a few. When designing transmissions, thermal ...
'DLR': raising functionality while lowering cost and complexity
WEBDevice Level Ring (DLR) is a network technology that takes advantage of embedded-switch functionality in automation devices, such as I/O modules, PACs and, in this instance, variable-speed drives. While a network- or switch-level ring topology provides resilience to the network infrastructure, DLR technology adds device-level network resilience.
LNG sampling systems installed with performance guarantee
WEB13 July 2009. Cameron’s Jiskoot Quality Systems has received another order for its innovative IsoFraction LNG sampling system. The order compliments Jiskoot LNG systems already installed in the UAE, Asia Pacific and America’s. Built on the back of the performance guarantee, the Jiskoot IsoFraction LNG …
Accurate ‘micro-dosing’ improves lubrication of high speed spindles
WEBPhil Burge describes an innovative ‘micro-dosing’ system that can help to deliver accurate quantities of lubricant – in tiny amounts – to high-precision bearings for applications such as high-speed spindles. High-speed, precision spindles need highly accurate lubrication. Systems operating at speed factors above 2 million n×dm – that ...
Eaton Corporation - How to choose a counterbalance valve
WEBBasic counterbalance application. Standard counterbalance valve (Eaton 1CE) For most applications, the most cost-effective solution is to use a basic load-holding valve such as the Eaton 1CE, which is suitable for use with static or dynamic loads when trying to stop a load from running away. A common example is a cherry picker, where the load ...