Machinery, Tools & Supplies White Papers

Quality Check & Inspections in Production Time with the New SMAC Multi-Axis Actuator System
Description: Features, applications, and benefits of SMAC 3D-XYZ Coordinate machine are detailed in this paper, which includes various case studies about the applications of the SMAC multi-axis system. SMAC Soft-land technology on which the system is based, is... More
Publisher: SMAC Moving Coil Actuators
Release Date: 2009-01-28

Recent Technical Advancements in Blow-Fill-Seal Technology
Description: In light of the emergence of blow-fill-seal technology as a preferred method for aseptic packaging of pharmaceutical and healthcare products due to unrivalled flexibility in container design, product quality, and low operational costs, this paper... More
Publisher: Weiler Engineering, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-10-10

Succesful Plastic Gear Conversion
Description: Providing suggestions to aid in plastic conversion success, and knowledge of how to avoid the pitfalls, this white paper explains the conversion process of a steel gear set to plastic. The incentives of converting to plastic gears, which include... More
Publisher: ABA-PGT, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-09-29

Systematic Approach to Designing Plastic Spur and Helical Gears
Description: A systematic approach to designing plastic Spur and Helical Gears is presented in this paper, which includes a gear design example and points out the many variable involved when designing plastic gears. It emphasizes the benefits of using a... More
Publisher: ABA-PGT, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-09-29

Safely Using Below-the-Hook Lifting Hardware
Description: The best practices for ensuring safety when using below-the-hook lifting hardware are presented in this paper. It describes the various safety issues related to using shackles and also analyzes the factors that can result in the failure of a... More
Publisher: Chicago Hardware & Fixture Co.
Release Date: 2008-09-24

A Durable Fiber Optic End-Face
Description: The advantages offered by Megladon's Hardened-Lens Contact (HLC) termination process for fiber optic end-faces over conventional polishing/finishing processes are presented in this paper. It illustrates the benefits of using a lens structure on the... More
Publisher: Megladon Manufacturing Group, Ltd.
Release Date: 2008-09-18

Applying Elemental Gear Measurement to Mold Modification of Molded Plastic Gears
Description: Application of elemental inspection and elemental gear measurement to mold modification of molded plastic gear is explained in this paper, providing specific examples. It details the gear molding process along with various factors that influence the... More
Publisher: ABA-PGT, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-09-16

Material Integrity in Molded Plastic Gears and Its Dependence on Molding Practices
Description: The goal of this paper is to provide knowledge to both end users and molders of plastic gears on the crucial role that the molder has in determining the final quality of a plastic molded gear. With molded plastic gears, the practice of relying on... More
Publisher: ABA-PGT, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-09-16

Advanced Rod Lock Cylinder Technology Enhances Plant Safety Quotient
Description: The advanced rod lock cylinder technology is presented in this paper as a cost-effective solution which can address industrial safety issues in pneumatic applications. Rod lock cylinder is a piston-operated clamp used to hold a load in position... More
Publisher: Parker Hannifin Corp.
Release Date: 2008-08-05

Air Savings Pneumatics
Description: This paper presents an understanding about the best practices regarding the usage of compressed air systems that result in cost and energy savings. Various design factors that influence compressed air system efficiencies are detailed, stating the... More
Publisher: Parker Hannifin Corp.
Release Date: 2008-08-05