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Wainbee delivers variable control of pneumatic devices
February 9, 2015 by Wainbee Limited

When it comes to the use of pneumatic devices in industrial automation and product testing applications, speed, accuracy and reliability are required. Enfield Technologies' patented servo-pneumatic systems, available from Mississauga, Ont.-based Wainbee Limited,…

Five benefits of pallet handling systems
February 9, 2015 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Pallet handling systems — or unit load handling systems, as they are often called — are designed to handle high-load capacities, large product footprints, and operate in harsh conditions.  There are five benefits…

Which material type is best suited for your oil seal application?
February 9, 2015 by Daemar Inc.

With thousands of oil seals to choose from, how do you know which is the correct style, size and material for your application? Daemar can help. The Oakville, Ont.-based company provides seals in…

Three features to look for in non-contact metrology equipment
February 6, 2015 by Durham Instruments

When industry users demanded faster and more accurate non-contact metrology equipment, Acuity introduced its AR700 series of laser displacement gauges for measuring position and object dimensions. The new models feature higher speeds, as…

IPEX Inc. lineup of thermoplastic valves designed for reliability
February 6, 2015 by IPEX Management Inc.

Quality. Performance. Reliability. These three words are how IPEX describes its comprehensive range of thermoplastic valves. With more than 50 years of design and manufacturing experience, IPEX says its lightweight, long-life, maintenance-free valves will save…

How safe is your system?
February 6, 2015 by CSA Group

When products or systems fail to operate reliably, they could harm people, property or the environment. Functional safety is demonstrated by showing that the system’s functionality is dependable enough for the level of risk it…

Miura boilers cut fruit processor’s energy consumption in half
February 6, 2015 by Miura Canada Co. Ltd.

Titan Frozen Fruit is a premium frozen fruit company that is able to cost-effectively produce the highest quality and safest frozen strawberry products available. And it’s able to do this with the help of…

New position transmitters an inexpensive alternative to positional transducers
February 6, 2015 by Festo Inc

There’s a new addition in Festo Canada’s lineup of position sensors. The Mississauga, Ont.-based company has introduced new programmable analog feedback position sensors — the SDAT-MHS series — to bridge the gap between…

Spring supplier meets customers’ extension spring needs
February 6, 2015 by Springs & Things Inc

The senior sales and production staff at Mississauga, Ont.-based Springs & Things have a total of 125 years of springs manufacturing experience. That’s why the company believes it’s the right choice to meet the industrial…

Alps Welding fabricates highly engineered vessels to meet specific requirements
February 6, 2015 by Alps Welding Ltd

After more than 40 years in the business, Alps Welding has earned a reputation for being much more than a custom fabrication shop. The Woodbridge, Ont.-based company can offer everything from design services…

Harting launches first rectangular connector to deliver 10,000-plus mating cycles
February 5, 2015 by Harting Canada Inc

Harting’s new Han HMC is the first rectangular connector designed to deliver robust, consistently reliable performance through 10,000 mating cycles or more. Optimized for signal and power, the Han HMC is ideal for…

Restrooms designed for new or growing site requirements
February 5, 2015 by Excess Space Solutions Inc

Whether in an industrial plant or on a construction site, restrooms are a must-have feature for any workplace. Excess Space Solutions (ESS) manufactures high-quality restroom facilities, as well as locker rooms and showers,…

Four reasons to consider the fingertip joystick from Penny+Giles
February 2, 2015 by Durham Instruments

Strength and reliability are at your fingertips with the JC3000 single- and dual-axis fingertip joystick from Penny+Giles. The joystick controller, available through Durham Instruments, is designed for demanding applications in remote control chestpacks…

Fastener distributor features massive pin inventory
February 2, 2015 by Advance Fasteners Ltd

Advance Fasteners has a large inventory of pins — so large, in fact, that the fastener distributor is able to service its customers quickly. And with more than 30 years of experience, the company…

Coca Cola uses Lapp cables
January 30, 2015 by Lapp Canada Inc

It’s true — Coca-Cola is one of the world’s best-known brands, and it uses Lapp cables in its European bottling plants.  But with great success comes great responsibility. Coca-Cola’s bottling operation, therefore, observes…

New president heads Lincoln Electric Canada
January 30, 2015 by Lincoln Electric (Canada)

Mike Whitehead is the new president of Lincoln Electric Canada, effective January 1, 2015.  The company announced at the end of last year that Joseph G. Doria would retire as president and CEO of…

Workforce management solution helps Joy Global improve performance
January 30, 2015 by Kronos Canadian Systems Inc.

Joy Global, a leader in high-productivity mining solutions, previously had no standard time and attendance or labour collection tool for its facilities around the world. Its locations, which span six continents and more than 20…

Centrifugal pumps offer reliability to industrial users
January 29, 2015 by York Fluid Controls Ltd

Reliable and low maintenance. These key words describe the lineup of centrifugal pumps available from York Fluid Controls. The Brampton, Ont.-based distributor provides pumps made by such industry-leading manufacturers as Monarch Industries and…

Transfer cart brings savings to automotive supplier
January 29, 2015 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

A Tier 1 automotive supply company needed to move large dies weighing up to 25 tons. The company had been using a powered cart towed behind one of its fork trucks to transfer…

Custom manufacturer meets needs of automotive industry
January 29, 2015 by Collison-Goll Ltd

Collison-Goll specializes in making custom parts, and has earned a reputation over its 65-year history for providing competitive pricing, on-time deliveries and excellent customer service to many industries, including automotive.  “Our customers choose Collison-Goll to…

Coolant selection: Which option is right for your application?
January 28, 2015 by Rotem Industrial Products Inc

Rotem Industrial Products provides chemical coolants for use in a wide variety of machining applications. From formulas that are designed to extend the life of tools to those that offer low-foaming and reduced…

High temp connector reduces limitations in hot manufacturing applications
January 28, 2015 by Harting Canada Inc

Harting’s Han High Temp connectors are designed to circumvent the limitations of deploying connectors in hot manufacturing applications up to 200 degrees C, like mould machines and casting equipment.  Conventional connector solutions involve…

Vacuum technology aids in process efficiency
January 27, 2015 by Wainbee Limited

When it comes to production processes, vacuum systems play a big role in helping to make these processes efficient.  Vacuum gripper systems, produced as complete, ready-to-connect modular systems, provide for maximum flexibility when…

Expertise, technology and service are the keys to success for spring manufacturer
January 27, 2015 by Springs & Things Inc

Leading companies in the medical, furniture and novelty toy industries, to name a few, rely on Springs & Things for their springs and wire form needs. Since 1997, the Mississauga, Ont.-based company has been manufacturing…

Torque flange delivers reliable test results
January 27, 2015 by Durham Instruments

T40B, from HBM, is the first torque flange of its class worldwide to benefit from the advantages of particularly secure digital data transfer between rotor and stator. The benefit: Constantly reliable test results,…

Three ways to protect threaded pipe during transport
January 26, 2015 by Daemar Inc.

Drilling pipes for use in the oil and gas industry are expensive to purchase, and when they are damaged, can be expensive to repair or replace. The parts of these pipes that most…

Partitions revitalize work environment and improve productivity
January 26, 2015 by Excess Space Solutions Inc

When a multi-national leasing company redesigned its head office, it turned to Excess Space Solutions (ESS) to create a bright but private environment. Mississauga, Ont.-based ESS has been designing and manufacturing partitions, mezzanines,…

Boilers meet ever-changing demands of manufacturing process
January 23, 2015 by Miura Canada Co. Ltd.

When Glen Raven Technical Fabrics upgraded its textile dyeing and finishing infrastructure, it installed five Miura EX-300 industrial steam boilers. Engineered for quick startup, fuel economy and reduced emissions, Miura boilers provide the…

Material handling systems integrator focuses on performance, reliability and price
January 23, 2015 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

It’s shaping up to be a busy year for Wecon Systems, a Mississauga, Ont.-based provider of conveyor equipment and system solutions for a variety of material handling applications. The company’s mission is to…

Three ways innovative piping system saves plants time and money
January 23, 2015 by IPEX Management Inc.

When compressed air systems aren’t functioning at peak capacity, businesses lose more than just air. They lose money in the form of wasted energy and wear on compressors, and increased operating and maintenance costs. But…