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Achieving food quality through high compressed air quality
December 10, 2014 by Festo Inc

Great care must always be taken when compressed air comes into contact with food, because compressed air is not clean by nature. Extremely strict requirements are stipulated for compressed air quality in the…

Six must-have actuator features that lower the cost of ownership
December 10, 2014 by Thermo-Kinetics Measurement & Control Ltd.

Every manufacturer concerned with the bottom line is looking for ways to improve efficiency, reduce waste and lower the cost of ownership of their tools, equipment and products. Utilizing actuators for precise positioning…

Myth busting: A look at some of the misconceptions around robotic welding
December 10, 2014 by Lincoln Electric (Canada)

Automated welding represents an opportunity for improvement to many in the industry, but not everyone is convinced. Part of this unease stems from misconceptions about the process. Lincoln Electric addressed some of these…

New program connects manufacturers to best-in-class safety system integrators
December 10, 2014 by Untitled

To help manufacturers identify best-in-class safety system integrators — with current safety standards expertise, a proven track record in building safety systems, and knowledge of productivity-enhancing safety technologies — Rockwell Automation has created…

A cable for every robotic application
December 10, 2014 by Lapp Canada Inc

Robots are being increasingly used in a variety of applications in many industries. They’re a crucial element of complex production processes. This means that robot technology is a dynamic area for development. Cables…

Plant reduces shutdowns 90 per cent with automation system
December 10, 2014 by Untitled

Ripon Cogeneration, which helps supply energy to homes and businesses throughout most of northern and central California, achieved unprecedented plant performance — including a 30 per cent reduction in startup time — by…

Conveyor system helps company take out the trash
December 9, 2014 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Wecon Services was invited to be part of a large newsprint system being installed in the GTA. The customer — Ferag Americas, a European manufacturer and integrator of newsprint equipment — was tasked…

Custom fabricator takes on modular plant fabrication projects
December 9, 2014 by Alps Welding Ltd

For 40 years, Alps Welding has been the fabricator of choice for many companies across North America for their custom process equipment. But over the last four decades, the Woodbridge, Ont.-based company has…

The finishing touch: Essential features for stainless steel tubes
December 9, 2014 by Wainbee Limited

If you’re looking to complete your tube fittings system, don’t forget about stainless steel coiled or straight length tubing. It’s a necessary component that will help reduce the risk of leakage in your…

Springs & Things Inc., welcomes latest technology to shop floor
December 9, 2014 by Springs & Things Inc

A new addition is coming to Springs & Things’ Mississauga, Ont.-based manufacturing plant this month, and bringing with it additional capability and capacity. The CNC spring and wire form making machine, Model HTC-10XU,…

Six features to look for in a boiler system
December 9, 2014 by Miura Canada Co. Ltd.

Many industrial applications use boilers to produce steam or hot water. Forward-thinking companies that want to conserve oil and gas resources while saving money and reducing emissions should look for these six features…

EXAIR’s reversible drum vacs are now CE compliant
December 9, 2014 by Exair LLC

After undergoing rigorous testing by an independent laboratory, EXAIR’s reversible drum vacs have been proven to meet the stringent requirements of the European Union in order to be marked as CE compliant. The…

Bombardier achieves enhanced productivity with workforce solution
December 8, 2014 by Kronos Canadian Systems Inc.

Bombardier Transportation, a global leader in rail technology, is able to retain the highest levels of quality and sustain its leadership position by continuously ensuring that it is at the forefront of technology…

An intro to mass flow sensors — and what they do
December 8, 2014 by Durham Instruments

Almost every modern process and machine that uses gas and/or liquid has a flow meter with a flow sensor incorporated. A flow sensor is a device that measures the rate of flow of…

Ontario company brings you metric fasteners — fast
December 8, 2014 by Advance Fasteners Ltd

Metric fasteners are used in a variety of industrial applications — from HVAC and construction to electrical and commercial product manufacturing. They’re quite possibly a necessary component of your industrial application.  Where do…

How to store hazardous materials — safely
December 8, 2014 by Excess Space Solutions Inc

Companies dealing with chemicals and hazardous materials must ensure products are stored safely. Proper containment is key.  Fibreglass is an ideal match for the storage of hazardous materials because it’s resistant to chemicals…

How to extend the life of your bearings
December 5, 2014 by Daemar Inc.

Premature bearing failure is a real problem. Bearings are at risk whenever seals allow lubricant leakage or contaminant intrusion into the housing. Until now, there has been no comprehensive solution — only partial…

Wire bending machinery: A look at some of the options
December 5, 2014 by Rotem Industrial Products Inc

Canadian wiring industries require high-quality wire bending machinery, such as CNC wire benders and a straighten machine, to stay ahead of the competition. That’s why Etobicoke, Ont.-based Rotem Industrial Products has partnered with…

Company learns how to lift and handle boxes — the safe way
December 5, 2014 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc. (ELS) has been providing standard and custom overhead material lifting systems and equipment on time and on budget since the company was founded in 1971. So when…

Enhance performance of fluid power systems with accumulators
December 5, 2014 by York Fluid Controls Ltd

Accumulators are storage vessels that hold fluid under pressure, and are commonly used in fluid power systems to store fluid as energy to be released on demand. They are also used to eliminate…

A solution for measuring — not calculating — greenhouse gases
December 4, 2014 by Sick Ltd.

If you are required to report your greenhouse gas emissions, or need precise calculation of greenhouse gas loads within the framework of an emission trading or pollution tax system, SICK, a producer of…

OEM delivers high-performance motion solution in small footprint
December 4, 2014 by Untitled

Microbore tubing is an essential tool in modern medicine. As its name implies, the plastic tubing is tiny in diameter. It’s also flexible and durable — qualities that make it indispensable for treating,…

Cross-dock system grows as business increases for logistics provider
December 4, 2014 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Vitran Logistics was approached by a large Canadian grocery chain to provide distribution for the launch of a new line of products into their numerous retail outlets throughout Ontario. The plan was to…

Is automation worth the investment for welding applications?
December 4, 2014 by Lincoln Electric (Canada)

Automation is not just for high-volume part producers. Even companies that produce small batches of different parts are able to take advantage of automation with the advances in technology made available in recent years. A…

Energy-efficient boilers work miracles for Saint Arnold Brewing Company
December 4, 2014 by Miura Canada Co. Ltd.

Saint Arnold Brewing Company co-founder Brock Wagner knew that his growing craft brewery's move to a 104,000-square-foot building in Houston would require a new steam boiler system. Saint Arnold's original fire-tube boiler was…

IT-powered automation key to flexible production
December 4, 2014 by Phoenix Contact Ltd.

Product life cycles in the automotive industry are becoming shorter, while the variety of parts and vehicles are constantly increasing. This means that flexible production is a must for today’s automotive manufacturers. IT-powered…

Under pressure: A look at applications for pressure, vacuum and leak-testing systems
December 3, 2014 by Wainbee Limited

Pressure and leak testing are a must for manufacturers who want to produce quality products. Pressure, vacuum and leak-testing systems for high-pressure applications are, in fact, some of the products offered by Mississauga,…

Big things are happening at Alps Welding
December 3, 2014 by Alps Welding Ltd

With 30 feet ”under the hook” and 70 tons of lifting capacity, custom fabricator Alps Welding can undertake some large projects and offer capabilities to its customers that other fabrication shops cannot.  …

Ontario manufacturer machines with purpose
December 3, 2014 by Collison-Goll Ltd

Collison-Goll's vision is to be the premier precision machined products manufacturer in North America. The Weston, Ont.-based company has a purpose — to provide customers with complete machining solutions by consistently exceeding their…

Lapp cables cut costs in production of flow measurement devices
December 3, 2014 by Lapp Canada Inc

Badger Meter Europa GmbH in Neuffen, Germany is the market leader in the area of magnetic-inductive measuring devices. Just like everywhere in the industry, Badger is under enormous pressure to reduce costs. And…