We cannot ignore it. The complexity of supply chains has increased exponentially in recent years. Whereas once upon a time, a good business strategy alone would be enough to compete, overcoming complexity is now what ultimately sets a business apart from its competitors; a trend which will only become more prevalent in the coming years.
categories: Service
A machine with two shafts definitely needs to transmit power from one shaft to the other. In other to carry out this task seamlessly, the use of power transmission devices such as chains, gears, and belts, in particular, are adopted. Of all mentioned means, one is highly flexible, seamless, effective, and also an efficient power transmission device, which is popularly known as V-Belt.
categories: Product- Non-Bearings
Under pressure to improve productivity, agility and resource utilisation, the packaging sector is turning to advanced automation solutions. Its secret weapon? High precision electromechanical linear motion.
categories: Product- Non-Bearings
Knowing when to replace your roller chain is an important part to your power transactional process. This is because wear and tear at any point of the roller chain (also known as a drive chain or conveyor chain) will cause damage to other components of the process such as the cogs, sprockets or pins.
categories: Product- Non-Bearings
For almost all business professionals, the relationship with spreadsheets started when they were at school. Over time, they become familiar with the intricacies of the tool. As a result, spreadsheets are often the default programme for every bit of analysis required.
categories: Service
If you haven't got a clue about what pneumatics are and how a pneumatic system works, make sure you check out the "Introduction to Pneumatics" post here as we'll be diving deeper into one of the major components that make up a pneumatic machine- Pneumatic Actuators in this article. Everybody encounters an actuator at least once a day at home, at work or just out and about. We've mentioned pneumatic actuators in our previous blog, but only very briefly. Indeed, actuators provide a movement[...]
categories: Product- Non-Bearings
Remember the three-pronged handheld fidget spinners, rotating with just a flick of your wrist and twirling endlessly between your fingers, which became the top therapeutic low-tech gadget of 2017?
categories: Product- Bearings
What is predictive maintenance for electric motors? Predictive maintenance programs use condition-monitoring tools and testing systems within the motor to track the equipment’s performance. Sensors installed in the electric motors stream real-time data into a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and identify areas that need attention. Monitoring devices on electric motor Monitoring the motor while it’s in operation assists the detection of potential defects, allowing repairs and[...]
categories: Predictive Maintenance, Service, Product- Non-Bearings
Smarter, more flexible and more functional, Industry 4.0 enabled automation is more accessible than you think Around the world, factories are betting on the potential of Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things to unlock a new wave of productivity, profitability and growth.
categories: Product- Non-Bearings
Every product goes through a product life-cycle consisting of five phases. As a supply chain professional, how can you ensure you keep just enough inventory at every stage? Unfortunately, the duration an item spends at each stage is different for every product, as is the growth curve and total demand. Furthermore, a large number of products fail during the introduction phase and thus move directly to the phase-out aspect of the product lifespan.
categories: Service
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