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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Custom fabricator provides quality service and product to petroleum industry
January 23, 2015 by Alps Welding Ltd

Since 1974, Alps Welding has been building petroleum industry equipment for a wide variety of applications, including those designed for sour service, high-tensile applications, corrosive environments or low temperature service. Over this time, the Woodbridge, Ont.-based…

Temperature sensors offer high performance in industrial environments
January 22, 2015 by Mod-Tronic Instruments Ltd.

“When quality and performance are as important as price, you can count on our proven brands!” This has been Mod-Tronic’s motto since 1972, and 43 years later, the company prides itself more than…

Lapp cables regulate and control insulating glass production
January 22, 2015 by Lapp Canada Inc

Bystronic glass is an international leader in manufacturing machines and plants for the production of insulating glass, laminated glass, vehicle glass and photovoltaic modules. That’s why the company chooses to work with industry…

Top three benefits of FEIN’s fully automatic magnetic core drill
January 22, 2015 by Fein Power Tool Company

FEIN’s fully automatic two-speed magnetic core drill, the KBM 50 Auto, has the ability to save users time and money thanks to a digitally controlled drill feed and low weight. The two-speed motor has electronic…

Sensor tested to ensure high performance in tough environments
January 21, 2015 by Durham Instruments

Penny+Giles’ new dual-output, no-contact rotary position sensor is designed for applications in extreme environments where space is limited. Available from Pickering, Ont.-based Durham Instruments, NRH280DP has a slim, low-profile housing (6.5mm), and uses…

No wire forming challenge too large for Springs & Things
January 21, 2015 by Springs & Things Inc

There's something about wire forming that brings out the best in the design and production staff at Springs & Things, a Mississauga, Ont.-based manufacturer of springs and wire forms. “No wire forming challenge is too…

Air-cooled cast aluminum heaters the solution to costly water-cooling issues
January 19, 2015 by Process Heaters Inc

More often than not, water-cooled cast-ins (cast aluminum heaters) are discarded because their cooling tubes have become blocked. Often the heater itself can still heat, but the cooling tubes are blocked. The result: a perfectly…

Global organizations transform workforce management with Kronos Cloud
January 19, 2015 by Kronos Canadian Systems Inc.

Global organizations are increasingly selecting workforce management solutions from Kronos Incorporated deployed in the Kronos Cloud to more effectively support their corporate strategies, while realizing added flexibility and a faster return on investment. These organizations rely…

Workstation crane optimizes supplier’s order building process
January 16, 2015 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc. (ELS) has a reputation for providing standard and custom overhead material lifting systems and equipment on time and on budget. It’s no surprise, then, that when an…

IPEX offers a lineup of process piping systems for industrial applications
January 16, 2015 by IPEX Management Inc.

IPEX Inc. prides itself on building tough products for tough environments. Its process piping systems are no exception. The company offers a variety of systems designed to meet the needs of any industrial environment. IPEX…

Food processing pumps ideal for applications requiring FDA approval
January 16, 2015 by York Fluid Controls Ltd

York Fluid Controls supplies a series of food processing pumps for applications that require FDA approval. Elima-Matic food processing pumps, part of the company’s lineup of offerings, are built with FDA-compliant materials —…

Minco RTDs now available for higher temperatures
January 15, 2015 by Mod-Tronic Instruments Ltd.

Minco has expanded its line of Thermal-Tab Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs), available through Brampton, Ont.-based Mod-Tronic Instruments. The family now includes models for higher temperatures up to 260 degrees C, fluid immersion, easy…

Magnetic encoders: Exploring the options
January 14, 2015 by Durham Instruments

An encoder is a sensing device that translates either linear or rotary motion into a predictable electrical output. Measurement Specialties develops innovative custom packaged solutions for rotary sensing applications using magnetic sensing technology. …

A quick guide to installing shaft repair sleeves
January 14, 2015 by Daemar Inc.

Over time, sealing lips can cause grooves in shafts due to dirt, heat, excessive water, lack of lubrication and high shaft speeds. DMR Sleeves — precision stainless steel wear sleeves — are designed to prolong…


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