Make lifting child’s play: Maintain conveyor belts ergonomically with Flexlifter from Flexco Flexco has developed an innovative device for the ergonomic maintenance of conveyor belts in coal mines, steelworks and wood-processing mills. The Flexlifter enables service personnel to hoist the tensioned belt on the system to the required height without physical exertion. The belt lifter can be loaded with up to three tonnes and is available in three sizes. And because of its particularly lightweight construction, the technician can move it about with ease. Depending on the application, conveyor belt systems transport heavy, pointed or sharp-edged materials. In doing so, they are subjected to dirt and dust as well as atmospheric conditions such as temperature variations, moisture and sunshine. Under these conditions, belts have to be regularly maintained to avoid premature machine failures and to ensure availability at all times. To enable technicians to renew connectors, for example, or to replace tension rollers, they raise the conveyor belt at the appropriate point on the system to a suitable height. This work is not only accompanied by a significant risk of injury. It takes time and is physically very strenuous. With the Flexlifter, the Flexco range now includes an ergonomic belt lifter for this gruelling activity. The device is available in three sizes: “Medium” for belt widths from 900 to 1,500 mm, “Large” for 1,200 to 1,800 mm and “XL” for 1,800 to 2,400 mm. The largest version can accommodate up to 2,700 kg. Being made of anodised aluminium, the belt lifter is particularly lightweight and resistant. It is therefore easy for the user to transport and position on the conveyor belt. The powerful scissor lift platform raises the belt safely to a height of 350 to 400 mm without damaging the belt. If more height is required, the Flexlifter can be fitted with extendable feet. After assembly, these rest securely on the conveyor structure. The personnel can now slide the belt lifter over the conveyor belt and position it at right angles on the system. The Flexlifter can be used on both the top belt and on the return belt. To raise the belt to the required height, the technician operates the Flexlifter with a manual ratchet or hammer drill. The belt lifter is fitted with a two-rail system in order to handle the high loads safely and stably. To enable operators to use the Flexlifter even in the exceptional conditions found in underground mines – such as Arctic cold or extreme heat – Flexco also supplies the components designed to CEMA standard. And so that they know they can work safely with this innovative device, the Flexlifter now also has a CE certificate.

BATSCH's new dynamic truck scales are unique in the world, as the legal-for-trade scales with SysTec weight indicators can achieve an accuracy of +/- 1 percent at a travel speed of up to 35 km/h. The legally enforcable weighing results can be sent to the EDP in real time - in case of an overloaded truck, a direct fine is possible. The requirements of EU Directive 2015/719 are fully met - according to this, all EU member states must take measures in 2021 to be able to determine whether the permissible axle loads or total masses of vehicles have been exceeded. Thus, the W&M approved Weigh-in-Motion systems, which are successfully in operation at the traffic control station on Austria's A5 northern highway, make an important contribution to better road safety. Thanks to vehicle scales, there are fewer accidents caused by overloaded trucks. In addition, the economic costs are reduced due to less road damages. The evaluation system of the dynamic truck scale consists of a network of several SysTec weighing terminals, which in a coordinated manner and independently of each other determine partial results of the displayed weights. In this demanding application, the high update rates of the fast SysTec weighing electronics were an important criterion. "The variety of applications in the scale and software sector requires ongoing innovation and further development in order to maintain and further expand the market position we have achieved! That is why we use smart and legal-for-trade weighing terminals from SysTec, as they can be flexibly adapted to our requirements. Our new Weigh-in-Motion systems are a milestone in dynamic truck weighing," says Hans Batsch, Managing Director of BATSCH Waagen & EDV GmbH & Co KG.

Möller IntelligentFlowTM Is a state-of-the-art control system specifically developed for new and existing pressure vessel systems. It ensures continuous and precise control, ensuring your system always operates at its optimal operating point. Our algorithm continuously optimizes the pressure vessel system, achieving energy savings of up to 20 %. Wear and tear are significantly reduced due to lower conveying speeds compared to conventional systems. IntelligentFlow TM allows for the storage of an unlimited number of individual bulk material parameters, enabling the same system to convey a wide range of different bulk materials with maximum efficiency, even after decades of operation.

**Hesse Lignal: Efficient maintenance thanks to MaintMaster** Hesse Lignal, a traditional family business with over 114 years of experience in stains and varnishes, wanted to make its maintenance processes more efficient and transparent. Legal requirements such as explosion protection and the Water Resources Act required complete documentation and the highest safety standards. The software used up to now was inflexible and required external programmers to make adjustments - expensive and time-consuming. Hesse Lignal found the ideal solution in MaintMaster: An intuitive user interface based on Windows standards makes it easier to get started. Reports and evaluations can be created independently to meet individual requirements. The introduction went smoothly - the system was ready for use in just three weeks. Particularly noteworthy is the close cooperation with the MaintMaster team, who showed a deep understanding of the challenges of maintenance. With MaintMaster, employees benefit from automated processes and efficient data management. QR codes for system identification and mobile fault reports save time and increase acceptance. New functions such as "Management of Change" ensure controlled production changes and contribute to process optimization. Audits are passed successfully thanks to central documentation and easy linking of tasks. Overall, MaintMaster has helped Hesse Lignal to make maintenance future-proof, create transparency and meet legal requirements - an investment in efficiency and safety.

Since 1975, Fumex has been at the forefront of global innovation in workplace air quality, developing extraction arms, filters and fans for laboratories and industrial environments. Headquartered in Skellefteå, one of the most important industrial centers in northern Sweden, the company manages all product development and manufacturing locally and serves a worldwide network of subsidiaries and distributors. Proximity to the customer's everyday reality has always been important to Fumex's approach to customer focused innovation. Now, Fumex is introducing two new enhancements to the two most popular extraction arms – the PR and the PRX. The innovations include an integrable LED work lighting for precision tasks and a new hose quick connection that will simplify both installation and maintenance. The LED work lighting is attached to the outside of the extraction arm, is dimmable and can be positioned as required. It is a flexible accessory for the PR and PRX extraction arm that proves useful in a wide range of environments and applications. The new quick-hose connection has been developed in accordance with Fumex's Q-MaiD system™ – a quick-connect solution that streamlines installation, maintenance and disassembly efforts. Starting this fall, this solution will be part of every PR arm.

More than 2,000 trucks pass through thyssenkrupp Steel's plant site in Duisburg every day - this is the second largest logistics hub in Germany. The digital truck scales equipped with SysTec weighing indicators and terminals of the series IT8000E play a central role in unlocking time and efficiency gains. The company thyssenkrupp Steel has implemented a comprehensive digitalization project in which weighing technology is an important component. Thanks to the modern truck scales with automated driver self-serving terminals, the weighing time per truck has been reduced by two-thirds. The fast weight check prevents congestion at the factory gates and ensures that vehicles are dispatched quickly. The digital weighing processes are controlled and monitored via a scale control station. Seamless control helps to increase safety in the plant. A long-standing partnership connects thyssenkrupp Steel with SysTec when it comes to weighing technology.

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Especially suited to the food and pharmaceutical industries, where high quality components are required to withstand the environmental influences, as well as the aggressive cleaning agents used during the cleaning process. All external parts of the new pneumatic impactor are made of high quality stainless steel, making the PKL 1000 perfect for applications requiring the highest standards of hygiene. Like all established pneumatic impactors of the PKL series, the PKL 1000 is particularly suitable for eliminating stubborn residues from the walls of pipes, hoppers and containers. The PKL 1000 is a perfect addition to the existing PKL series, standing at a height of just 235 mm. Depending on the specific requirements the new impactor is a useful alternative to the smaller PKL 740 and the larger PKL 2100.

Numerous weighing tasks can be solved with just one device: The IT9 is both a weighing indicator with weight display and a powerful control unit for real-time processes - combined with control tasks, database processing or multiplexer functions, depending on the application. In addition, the free programmability of the device enables a wide range of weighing applications. The IT9 has ten internal slots and allows the configuration of a wide variety of weighing instrument designs. All the plug-in modules used for connecting industrial scales, serial, digital, analog, USB, network and fieldbus interfaces have been newly developed. The "Plug & Play" slots enable fast configuration. The operating system automatically recognizes which card is plugged into which slot based on a coding of the plug-in card. By means of an app for Android and iOS devices, users and service technicians can easily remotely control and maintain scales and systems that are located far away.

More hygienic. Smoother. Safer. With the new Master-PUR DualFlow 1.6 Food A, Masterflex SE is launching a tubing solution that has the potential to redefine hygiene and process standards in sensitive industries. The tubing solution meets the stringent requirements of Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 (including all amendments), FDA 21 CFR § 177.2600 and 21 CFR § 177.1680, making it perfectly suited for applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries.

At the Hilti site in Kaufering, Germany, SysTec‘s partner KESTERMANN GmbH recently installed a fully automated filling system for the W&M approved filling of buckets with robot handling. A fire protection paste is filled into containers of different sizes - quickly, precisely and efficiently. SysTec’s powerful IT8000E weighing terminals in combination with the FILL E application software ensure a high throughput. The key facts - Automatic weighing instrument (AWI) for filling of buckets - W&M approved filling of liquids - Robust weighing electronics - PROFINET connection - Fast filling of containers with different sizes (5, 10, 15 and 20 liters) The process A multi-stage and fully automated process takes place during the filling of the buckets: First, the product code is scanned by a supervisor. The filling parameters are stored in the IT8000E weighing terminal and the automated filling process can start: At the first station, a robot takes over the destacking of the buckets. They are then transported on a conveyor belt to the weighing station, where a filling system fills the buckets. Here, the SysTec weighing electronics ensure precise and fast filling of the fire protection paste into the containers. In the next step, a foil is applied to the bucket. Then a robot places the bucket lid on the filled bucket. At the last station, the lid is pressed firmly onto the bucket by a press-on device and sealed. Among the advantages of the SysTec weighing systems with W&M approval are the PROFINET connection, the robustness of the weighing electronics and the product-specific parameter settings.

HERZA Schokolade GmbH & Co. KG, based in Norderstedt near Hamburg, is one of the leading suppliers of functional quality chocolate for the processing industry and energy and protein bars for brands and private labels. Customers benefit from a high degree of innovation and flexibility and more than 100 years of experience in the production of confectionery. HERZA relies on innovative and reliable technology throughout the entire production process. Infastaub GmbH from Bad Homburg v.d.H. can make a small contribution to the high quality of the products. In a preliminary process in the production of chocolate or energy bars, various toppers such as crispies or flakes are added. This creates dust. The dust extraction system from Infastaub GmbH efficiently ensures that this dust does not escape into the ambient air. In addition to avoiding dust, it was important for HERZA that the system could operate quietly in this environment. This was ensured by silencers and the encapsulated fan, which achieves an output of 3,600 m³/h. The extraction system supplied and implemented by Infastaub in 2023 is equipped with a frequency converter, which means that the suction power can be easily adjusted when changing products. The system is located in the production room and is regularly cleaned with washing liquid, which is why the entire system is made of stainless steel. In addition, the system allows recirculation operation thanks to the integrated post-filter stage.

Misalignment issues, limited range of motion, and excessive wear and tear are just a few common issues manufacturers can encounter with their CNC machines. Nordfab has thoroughly researched these issues and designed a new Nordfab QF Ball Joint that provides an effective solution to kinking and tearing in flexible duct, allowing more movement in the flexible duct hence improving the overall efficiency and performance rate. Enhanced Flexibility CNC machines require precise alignment to function correctly. Some CNC operations also require components to move in multiple directions. Traditional joints may restrict movement, but Nordfab QF Ball Joint offers greater flexibility, enabling the machine to perform complex tasks more efficiently. Its swivel joints allow for movement between flex hose and duct along with a 360 degree stationary plane. This flexibility helps in achieving complex machining tasks with ease. Reduced Friction High friction between moving parts can cause wear and tear, leading to frequent maintenance and downtime. Nordfab QF Ball Joint minimizes friction between moving parts, resulting in smoother and more efficient operation. It helps in reducing wear and tear, extending the lifespan of the machinery. Top 5 Benefits Nordfab QF Ball Joint provides many benefits for CNC Routers and Machines with traversing heads: 1. Increased Angle Movement 2. Low Friction 3. Easy Connection 4. Easy Access 5. Locally Sourced

Nordfab’s Commitment to Sustainable, Transparent Manufacturing At Nordfab, we protect people, the planet, and production from pollution—an approach closely tied to sustainable manufacturing. Our galvanized steel ducting now carries an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), an internationally recognised, independently verified certification that provides full transparency into the product’s environmental impact across its entire life cycle, from raw materials and production to end‑of‑life recycling. Key Environmental Advantages The EPD highlights Nordfab’s strong performance in three main areas: recyclability, low electricity‑related carbon emissions, and safe material use. 1. High Recyclability Steel is highly recyclable, and recycling significantly offsets the environmental impact of initial production. Because Nordfab ducting is made entirely of steel, its end‑of‑life footprint is exceptionally favourable, reducing CO₂ emissions, resource extraction, and energy use. 2. Low Carbon Emissions from Energy Use Nordfab’s manufacturing relies largely on low‑carbon and renewable energy sources—including wind, biomass, hydro, solar, and waste energy—resulting in low electricity‑related carbon emissions and a smaller overall climate impact. 3. Minimal Waste and No Hazardous Substances The EPD confirms zero hazardous and radioactive waste and only modest non‑hazardous waste. Our ducting contains no harmful or restricted substances, ensuring safe use throughout its lifespan. Supporting Sustainable Construction Nordfab Quick-Fit (QF) ducting requires no energy during operation, produces no emissions, and demands minimal maintenance. With verified, transparent data, it supports green building certifications and simplifies sustainability reporting.