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INTEGRAL MOTOR GEAR UNIT IS 'PLUG AND PLAY'
The new Fenner GT integral motor gearbox unit from Wyko is designed to provide the benefits of automation while retaining the convenience of manual speed control in tough working environments.
"IP65 sealing and waterproofed electrical components ensure significantly improved reliability, accuracy and maintenance levels over traditional mechanical variable speed drives.<BR> The new units are supplied ready-to-run with application specific factory presets but can easily be integrated into fieldbus based contro
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PROGRAMMABLE PADLOCK TIGHTENS SECURITY
"In a new padlock, a reprogramming system means that if a key be lost or stolen, the user can change the key to another of the eight combinations by the simple use of a change key."
"The new Series 1740 Mk IV padlock from Camlock Systems is fitted with a reprogrammable 'eight locks in one' Octagon Radial Pin Tumbler mechanism providing maximum protection against the unauthorised duplication of keys.<BR> The padlock has a corrosion resistant brass body, a stainless steel shackle and double ball bear
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EMPLOYEES MORE AWARE OF FLEXIBLE WORKING
"More employees are aware of their right to request working flexible hours, according to new statistics released by the Department of Trade and Industry. "
"The DTI's Second Flexible Working Employee Survey 2005 found that nearly 65 per cent of the UK workforce were aware of their right to request flexible working, compared to 41 percent in 2003. <BR> Under new legislation introduced in April 2003, employers have a duty to consider employee requests for flexible working against the needs of the bus
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COURSE SHOWS HOW TO USE VISION EASILY
"The Engineering Technology Group (ETG) will hold its first-ever Open House from 24 -26 May at its headquarters in Southam, UK."
"The group was created at the beginning of April this year, and brings together four complementary businesses that together can offer customers access to the world's most productive machine tools and all the supporting elements they need to take full advantage of them.<BR> The four businesses that make up the group - Chiron, Turning Technologies, Hyfore and Hyformation -
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ADHESIVE TO SPEED UP ASSEMBLY PRODUCTIVITY
"Suitable for most structural bonding, appliance and equipment assembly operations, the SikaFast 3000 Series is a new generation of fast-curing, flexible adhesives specifically designed to simplify and speed up the production process from Sika, the world's market-leading sealants and adhesives supplier."
"The SikaFast two-component adhesive systems are easy to apply, by hand or robot.<BR> They can be used in place of traditional methods of mechanical fixing, such as welding, riveting and other fast
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VIBRATION AT WORK LEGISLATION APPROACHES
New Control of Vibration at Work Regulations are to come into force in the UK by July 2005 and will require employers to prevent employees from developing diseases caused by vibration.
"HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome) is a major cause of occupational ill-health with around 3,000 new claims made each year in relation to vibration white finger alone, often leading to substantial compensation pay-outs.<BR> <BR>The new regulations will require employers to take action to prevent employees from developin
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GLOBAL STEEL PRODUCTION TO RISE 5% IN 2005
"Last year, world crude steel output expanded by almost 9 percent, but in 2005 the increase is likely to be around half that amount bringing the total to 1100 million tonnes. "
"Asian steel manufacturers will be responsible for most of the improvement in steel making this year. In fact, 90 percent of the increase is expected to come from Chinese producers as recently installed equipment is brought up to full capacity."
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CNC MACHINE TOOL SUPPLIER UPS TURNOVER BY 30 PERCENT
The success of the Miyano range of machines sold by Macro CNC Machine Tools saw turnover increase by 30 percent in 2004.
"This growth has continued in 2005 and the popularity of the machines has justified Macro's recent move to new premises in Brierley Hill, West Midlands.<BR> The growth is credit to the capabilities of the machines according to General Manager John Stretton.<BR> ""The BNJ series of turning centres has accounted for a majority of the increased business,"" he said.&q
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UK MANUFACTURING FALL COMES AS A SURPRISE
"Commenting on the UK's ONS Manufacturing (Index of Production) figures published recently, Barclays said the fall came as a surprise."
"Andy Martin, National Director of Manufacturing at Barclays, said: ""This month-on-month fall is a surprise given the growth in output over the past four months.<BR> ""Firms have clearly continued to struggle to pass on the current high raw materials costs to their customers, a situation that many believe to be unsustainable as supply catches u
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SIGNATURE SEALS DEAL ON NEW UK GAS SUPPLY
A deal between the UK and Norway that could secure up to 20 per cent of the UK's future gas demand was signed by Energy Minister Mike O'Brien in Oslo recently.
"The Treaty, signed with Norwegian Minister Thorhild Widvey, follows two years of negotiation and lays the foundation to fast track future cross boundary deals. <BR> Mr O'Brien said: ""This deal helps secure our supply of gas to the UK as we become a net importer and lays the foundation for mutually beneficial trade and exploitation of North
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Supposedly the construction
materials of the future, composites are increasingly seen in
applications where optimum efficiency is paramount including
aircraft construction and renewable energy. As two research
examples show in this video, composites really are the future
for efficiency.
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