Both in the food and pharmaceutical industries, hoses are used that must be manufactured in accordance with the highest hygiene standards for direct contact with food or medications. Especially globally used solutions make the use of materials indispensable that, according to international guideline…

Switches that disinfect themselves. Sound too good to be true? No. It is possible. Antimicrobial coatings inhibit the growth of microorganisms and even kill them. Perfectly suited for medical technology, sanitation areas, and the food service industry.

Antimicrobial? What does this mean? Antiviral an…

Constant re-lubrication of metallic bearing points in the food industry costs time, money, and increases contamination risk. An economical and safe alternative are maintenance-free igubal joint bearings from igus. Now, the motion plastics specialist is introducing a new variant for higher loads. It…

Valve manufacturer GEMÜ is expanding its product range for automation components in the processing industry. The new electrical position indicators GEMÜ 1240, 1241 and 1242 and the combi switchboxes GEMÜ 4240, 4241 and 4242 will ensure reliable recording of valve end positions and form the basis for…

The antibacterial foam gasket RAKU® PUR 32-3294-2 by RAMPF Polymer Solutions has been certified to the latest standard DIN EN ISO 846 (11/2020). The two component polyurethane system is used in a range of applications, including AC systems, HVAC, control cabinets, lights, and lamps.

RAMPF Polymer Sol…

Machines and systems always require stability. Heavy duty, large size elements also emphasize the quality of the objects they support. Ganter has added two newly designed machine feet families to its portfolio. In addition to a high-quality and exceptionally stable design, the components feature add…

Modular unit

Based on the existing hydraulic version, this new modular unit is an enclosed system in which the operating piston and the connections are built into a compact housing. The module can be mounted directly on the hot runner via a flange construction and is used primarily for fully wired an…

In injection moulding tools with several parting planes, e.g. with three-plate moulds, latch locking units control, with utmost precision, the movement of the parting planes during the opening of the injection moulding tool.

Flexible mounting and combination options

HASCO’s new latch locking units wit…

Whether in general automation or in specialized areas such as the automotive industry: To achieve uniform lifting, stopping under load, or minimizing plate misalignment, guide cylinder clamps are used. Engineers are always faced with the challenge of combining performance with compact machine design…

Due to the constantly increasing varieties of beverages, liquid foodstuffs and pharmaceuticals, the filling process in the foodstuffs and pharmaceutical industry requires a huge variety of customized solutions.

For this reason, GEMÜ is now offering the GEMÜ F40 and F60 servoDrive filling valves with…