Manufacturing facilities use industrial presses to create, form or assemble a product · 5 main types of presses are typically used in an industrial setting · Each type creates force in a different way that impacts the application, purchase price, operational cost, precision, and safety Photo Courtesy of Promess Industrial presses apply a controlled force to a material…
Metal Detectors Metal detectors are used with conveyor belts to detect metal in products. Metal detectors can be used on automated packaging lines in conjunction with checkweighers. Metal detectors can feature an auto ejection feature to automatically remove products with metal in them. Overwrappers A thin PVC film, a tray, and heat pad are used…
The term packaging machine is a wide-ranging mix of machines covering many industries. There are thousands of packaging machines from large to small. Packaging machines can fill liquids, wrap products, weigh products, and protect products from transportation and storage. The list of machines below are common packaging machines used throughout the world. Machines can vary in…
Bag sealers utilize heat to mend open ends of flexible plastics together. The seal are air and water tight. Bag sealers come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and price ranges. The size and efficiency of the machine are the two most influencing factors of overall cost. Most bag sealers are flat wire sealers. The flat sealing…
The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association of the United States defines a conveyor as a horizontal, inclined, or vertical device for moving or transporting bulk materials or objects in a path predetermined by the design of the device. Principally, a conveyor is a device to move objects from one location to another by gravity or with external power….
The packaging industry is a large industry composed of many different segments. Each segment uses specific machines that assist in the packaging processes across many different businesses. We set out to identify the most common packaging machines that serve the widest variety of businesses around the world. There is no way for us to determine…
Hurco CNC Machining Centres · Okuma LT15 CNC Lathe · Vertical milling machines · Manual lathes · Surface grinding · Welding facilities · 3D Printing and Scanning · Vacuum forming · Postgraduate student workshop – Optimum D360 x 1000 Lathe, Optimum MF4 Vario CNC Machining Centres Our mechanical workshop is equipped with the following 2 Hurco CNC machining centres: Hurco VM-2 Hurco VM-10…
Simple machine, any of several devices with few or no moving parts that are used to modify motion and force in order to perform work. The simple machines are the inclined plane, lever, wedge, wheel and axle, pulley, and screw. The Inclined Plane An inclined plane consists of a sloping surface; it is used for raising heavy bodies. The plane offers…
Cordless impact wrenches have come a long way and are slowly converting even the diehard air tool guys. Most of the best cordless impact wrench kits below have two factors in common: They have a 1/2” drive mechanism and are powered by a brushless motor (all except #6). With a 1/2-inch drive, they’re compatible with common impact sockets and the brushless motor means…
The best belt sander should fill a variety of uses, including heavy sanding and light polishing. The motor has to supply enough energy that the tool won’t bog down during use, but a powerful motor also needs to be adjusted for light work, so variable controls are preferred for everyday use. This list of top-rated belt sanders…