Industrial Factory Automation

Miller Electric has introduced two electronic fuel-injected (EFI) engine-driven twin-cylinder welder generators: the Trailblazer 302 EFI and the Bobcat 250 EFI. The company claims that replacing the carburettor with EFI improves fuel economy by up to 27 per cent, reduces harmful emissions by up to 33 per cent and eliminates carburettor icing. Miller also increased the weld output and generator power (12kW peak/10.5kW continuous watts) on both machines to provide contractors with an energy- and cost-efficient machine with improved performance over carburettor-based models. Replacing carburettors with EFI reduces hydrocarbon and nitrogen-oxide emissions by 33 per cent and carbon-monoxide emissions by 27 per cent, while also saving as much as USD1,000 (GBP616) per year (assuming 25 gallons per week at USD3 per gallon) in fuel costs. The Trailblazer 302 EFI and the Bobcat 250 EFI are both multi-process machines that provide strong stick, MIG, flux-cored, AC/DC TIG and gouging capabilities...

Witte Bleckede has introduced a roller-driven sandwich plate. This multi-direction drive (MDD) sandwich plate is easy to move and steer. The rollers allow simple movement and positioning, which is remote-controlled with the help of a joystick. The controls automatically align the rollers to the desired turning direction, then it is easy to rotate the sandwich plates on the spot or drive sideways. The outer surface of the rollers ensures the floor is not damaged. The plates are equipped with powerful batteries and can run up to 120 minutes at a maximum speed of 5km/h without mains supply. With dimensions of 300 x 2000 x 5000mm, the MDD plates can carry approximately 2,000kg. The top surface plate is machined in high-tensile aluminium with a grid for secure, accurate positioning of loads and measuring fixtures. The MDD sandwich plate is secured hydraulically to the floor in its final position during use.