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output module

Interface output module is a better way to transmit data
June 13, 2018 by Durham Instruments

One of the many top manufacturers that make their products available in Canada via Durham Instruments is Interface Force Measurement Solutions, which observes its 50th anniversary this year as a world leader in…

precision machining

Precision machining technology makes Bergen stand out from the rest
June 11, 2018 by Bergen Cable Technology, Inc

Bergen Cable distinguishes itself in many ways, primarily as a top North American supplier of cable products for more than three-quarters of a century. One of the many aspects that set this company…

drag chain conveyors

Hytrol drag chain conveyors from Norpak are perfect for pallets
June 7, 2018 by Norpak Handling Limited

A proud Integration Partner with Hytrol Conveyor Company, Norpak Handling continues to supply Hytrol’s innovative conveyor products to clients across Canada. Hytrol’s most recent developments include its drag chain conveyors – particularly the…

safety barriers

Durham Instruments carries HBM optimized safety barriers for many industries
June 6, 2018 by Durham Instruments

HBM Test and Measurement continues to be a global market leader in measurement and control instruments, manufacturing products that work for an amazing range of measuring applications in multiple industries. Its inventory is…

workforce management process

Solving issues by adopting an automated workforce-management system – Part 5
June 6, 2018 by Kronos Canadian Systems Inc.

You have made the decision to upgrade your company’s workforce management process to an automated, technological solution. Now that you have assembled a pilot team and identified the problems to address, how will…

liquid spraying

Innovative paint-vortex technology by SAMES KREMLIN has better transfer efficiency
June 5, 2018 by SAMES KREMLIN

As a renowned source of industrial finishing solutions for a variety of sectors, SAMES KREMLIN has mastered many forms of liquid spraying technology over the past 94 years. Since inventing Europe’s first airspray…

magnetic encoders

POSITAL adds new connection cap to its magnetic absolute encoders
June 1, 2018 by FRABA Inc

POSITAL has recently made its line of IXARC magnetic absolute encoders even better. These magnetic encoders with CANopen interfaces now come with optional connection caps, which are designed to make troubleshooting and configuration…

strain gauge amplifier

TE Connectivity strain gauge amplifier includes five different gain settings
May 30, 2018 by Durham Instruments

Durham Instruments is a top supplier of high-end measurement instruments for industrial users, including many products manufactured by TE Connectivity. This includes TE’s Model 142A inline strain gauge amplifier, a remote instrument that…

dust collector monitoring

Auburn Systems offers four reasons to choose dust-collector monitoring systems
May 30, 2018 by Firing Industries Ltd

Dust collectors are important equipment for plants that require constant air-quality maintenance, but they must be monitored. Without consistent dust collector monitoring, maintenance issues are likely. That is why Firing Industries supplies triboelectric…

belt curves

Belt curves and Spirals by Flow-Turn are available from Norpak
May 29, 2018 by Norpak Handling Limited

Complex material-handling systems often require belted turns in order to convey products that do not handle well on conventional live roller curves. Flat belt curves and spiral incline or decline turns can move…

workforce management system

Analyzing the issues and challenges of workforce management – Part 4
May 29, 2018 by Kronos Canadian Systems Inc.

Now you are ready to start planning your company’s upgrade from a manual workforce management system to an automated technological one. You have the pilot team assembled. But what are the specific workforce…

accelerometers

Accelerometers from TE Connectivity have high resolution and long-term stability
May 24, 2018 by Durham Instruments

When Canadian employers need to find the best measuring instruments for their work, they turn to Durham Instruments. From DAQ systems and signal conditioners to accelerometers, transducers and more, this company is the…

manual spray gun

New spray gun from SAMES KREMLIN is more compact, flexible
May 23, 2018 by SAMES KREMLIN

A top global source of industrial finishing solutions, SAMES KREMLIN is renowned for its mastery of the manual spray gun – particularly with Airmix, an intermediate spraying technology that the company introduced in…

industrial sensors

POSITAL’s parent company, FRABA, observes its 100th anniversary this year
May 22, 2018 by FRABA Inc

A member of the FRABA Group, POSITAL is a major producer of industrial sensors for motion control and safety-assurance systems, like rotary encoders, inclinometers, and linear-position sensors. This year, POSITAL is helping to…

roller conveyor

Heavy-duty roller conveyor by Hytrol is designed for zero-pressure accumulation
May 9, 2018 by Norpak Handling Limited

Norpak Handling is a proud Integration Partner with Hytrol Conveyor Company, one of the business partners that contribute to Norpak’s reputation as a top Canadian supplier of conveyors and related equipment. One of…

isolated signal conditioner

Interface isolated signal conditioner from Durham Instruments guarantees high accuracy
May 8, 2018 by Durham Instruments

Interface Force Measurement Solutions has been providing some of the world’s most innovative test and measurement instruments for the past half-century. One of the unique products from this Scottsdale, AZ manufacturer, available in…

technological solution

Assembling a pilot team for workforce-management technology – Part 3
May 7, 2018 by Kronos Canadian Systems Inc.

So you’ve decided to take the first step into a new world: upgrading your company’s manual workforce-management system to an automated technological solution. But how do you begin? What is the first step…

automotive finishing

SAMES KREMLIN has the right solutions for automotive paint shops
May 4, 2018 by SAMES KREMLIN

SAMES KREMLIN provides a wide array of spraying and finishing solutions for clients in a number of different industries, and the automotive sector is no exception. This industry demands reliable, quality products with…

conveyor systems

Norpak is Canada’s top source for FMH fluid truck loading/unloading conveyors
May 3, 2018 by Norpak Handling Limited

As a major Canadian supplier of conveying equipment and integrated conveyor systems, Norpak Handling has partnered with many of North America’s top manufacturers of these products. One of these important business partners is…

input card

HBM isolated input card calculates all measurements in real time
May 2, 2018 by Durham Instruments

Durham Instruments is the distributor that Canadian industry turns to for the best measuring instruments – including those by HBM Test and Measurement, known for precise and reliable tools. This includes the GN610B…

workforce management solution

Signs that a company needs workforce-management technology – Part 2
April 24, 2018 by Kronos Canadian Systems Inc.

Is your company ready to graduate to an automated workforce management solution? How can you go about finding out if now is the right time? In the second chapter of Kronos Canada’s handy…

roller conveyor

Hytrol has upgraded its ABEZ live roller conveyor with new features
April 23, 2018 by Norpak Handling Limited

Hytrol Conveyor Company has been a recognized name in the conveyor industry for more than 60 years, and Norpak Handling continues to be a proud Integration Partner with Hytrol, making its products available…

signal conditioner

Interference-proof signal conditioner by HBM has high accuracy in measurement
April 18, 2018 by Durham Instruments

Durham Instruments remains Canada’s top source for top-quality test and measurement solutions, all from a variety of high-profile equipment manufacturers. For the highest standard in industrial process control, the distributor recommends ClipX, a…

workforce management technology

Building a business case for workforce management technology – Part 1
April 17, 2018 by Kronos Canadian Systems Inc.

Are you struggling with managing your staff’s schedules, or with tracking their actual time worked? Is it a chore to identify who has worked premium shifts, so that everyone is paid accurately? Are…

conveyor installation

A Systems Integrator is essential for conveyor installation, Norpak advises
April 17, 2018 by Norpak Handling Limited

Conveyors are an important part of manufacturing and warehousing operations these days, but conveyor installation is a complex job. As a major Canadian supplier of conveyor equipment and related accessories, Norpak Handling knows…

chains and cable

KabelSchlepp chains and cable carriers suit cranes and material handling
April 16, 2018 by Tsubaki Of Canada Ltd.

KabelSchlepp is a member of the Tsubaki group, with an inventory of chains and cable carriers for use in several different industries. The manufacturer has been a leader in these areas for more…

weighfeeders

Continental Conveyor’s weighfeeders are ideal for shearing and wild-flow applications
April 13, 2018 by Continental Conveyor Ltd

The Canadian manufacturing world turns to Continental Conveyor for a stellar inventory of conveyors, components, and related equipment. Among the company’s innovative products is its line of weighfeeders. These pieces of equipment are…

robot arms

The many great advantages of robot arms from Universal Robots
April 12, 2018 by Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd

Universal Robots (UR) has revolutionized the automation world with its unique robot arms, or “cobots”, which are now used in 23,000 production environments in more than 45 countries. Available from Advanced Motion &…

electric drives

New drive series from Festo is perfect for lightweight applications
April 11, 2018 by Festo Inc

Festo’s diverse line of electric handling systems has just gotten even better, with the addition of the new ELGC/EGSC drive series. This group of electric drives and mini-slides provides an economical solution for…

data recorder

HBM data recorder can test vehicles in the harshest environments
April 11, 2018 by Durham Instruments

Vehicle testing is a common application in many industries today, and sometimes, it is necessary in harsh weather environments. Durham Instruments has the perfect solution: the SomatXR CX22B-R ultra-ruggedized data recorder from HBM…


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