FAIGLE, HARD, AUSTRIA
The Austrian manufacturer and plastics specialist vows these rollers will deliver
“ 15 to 20 years of tough continuous operation with performances of over 65,000
km—even under harsh operating conditions.” Made from durable thermoplastic
polyurethane resistant to hydrolysis (the decay of plastic by water molecules)
as well as grease, humidity, and other climatic conditions, the design, material,
ball bearings, and high-precision manufacturing technique are specially selected
to achieve maximum vibration
dampening along with quiet
and smooth operation. An
extensive pool of tests
for concentricity, resistance to hydrolysis,
startup and roll resistance, and flattening
tendency provide data on
the product’s suitability for
the intended application and
service life.
SMALL
PARTS
PICKING
KARDEX REMSTAR, WESTBROOK, MAINE
The LR 35 storage and retrieval unit specializes in fast delivery when picking small parts in order to meet the demand for greater flexibility, ergonomics, and energy efficiency in intralogistics. Responding to
the trend toward wider product ranges, smaller
batch sizes, and 24-hour service support, the LR 35
storage system, from the company’s Vertical Buffer
Module product family, is a solution for picking
small parts from bins, totes, and trays in small and
medium-sized warehouses. The unit’s design
consists of a shelf system with automatic bin
handling, picking stations, and its own logistics
software for companies involved in handling single-
part or small-volume orders.
MEASUREMENT
CREAFORM, QUEBEC, CANADA
An optical coordinate measuring system, MaxSHOT Next, with its live go/no-go guidance feature, is designed to help quality control and development specialists from
the aerospace, automotive, transportation, and heavy industries with their large-scale metrology projects. An alternative to laser trackers for many applications, it
autonomously guides users to the right measurements within VXelements and can
be used as a stand-alone measurement device or in combination with Creaform’s 3-D
scanners and portable coordinate measuring machines. Highlights include volumetric
accuracy of up to 0.015 mm/m and visual projections with live go/no-go feedback
directly on the part guiding the user to the correct position to take the shot.
TOOLS//HARDWARE
