A torsion spring is a spring that works by torsion or twisting; That is, a flexible elastic object that stores mechanical energy when it is twisted. The amount of force (actually torque) it exerts is proportional to the amount it is ...
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Assocomaplast, the association of Italian plastics and rubber machinery producers, has announced the industry’s estimated turnover for 2011, showing growth of 11.1%. Production value increased from €3.6bn in 2010 to €4bn ...
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What are Bucket Elevators? A bucket elevator or grain leg, is a machine that convey flow-able bulk materials vertically. It is useful in oil mill machinery and consist of bucket , a belt, to carry the buckets and transmit the pull, ...
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Taiwan exported US$17.684 billion worth of machinery in the first 10 months of 2011, up 26.5% from a year earlier, according to customs-cleared statistics compiled by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI). The sector of ...
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Lately, American designer Victor Vetterlein has created a fresh LED desk lamp. According to him, the design is inspired by tall wet grass, where the water droplets amplify sunlight and the grass stems bend downward from the weight of the ...
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These Avery Smearsafe Hi-Liters are smear resistant highlighters that come in four standard colors, yellow, pink, orange, and purple. At first glance when I saw these highlighters I was not immediately impressed because quite honestly, the ...
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How a bathroom faucet is made and the type of valve it uses are important features to consider when choosing one. A well made faucet with good valve technology can provide you with years of dutiful service. Brass is a common material used ...
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Italian plastics and rubber machinery makers experienced 11.1 percent sales growth in 2011, with production value rising to 4 billion euros from 2.6 billion in 2010, according to the country’s machinery association Assocomaplast. ...
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A hose clamp or hose clip is a device used to attach and seal a hose onto a fitting such as a barb or nipple. Types Many types are available, including: Screw/band (Worm Gear) clampsScrew clamps consist of a band (usually stainless steel in ...
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Wrapping fabric reinforced rubber sheets Rubber expansion joint are mainly manufactured by manual wrapping of rubber sheets and fabric reinforced rubber sheets around a bellow shaped product mandrel. Besides rubber and fabric reinforced ...
Excavators are heavy construction equipment consisting of a boom, stick, bucket and cab on a rotating platform (known as the "house"). The house sits atop an undercarriage with tracks or wheels. A cable-operated excavator uses winches and ...
VDMA, the German Plastics and Rubber Machinery Association. has raised it sales forecast for German plastics and rubber machinery sales -- but the group is predicting a decline in 2012. According to the association, the recovery that began ...
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That is the case for members of the European plastics and rubber machinery industry, according to Euromap, the trade group that represents the continent's plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers. During the group's triennial General ...
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A Conveyor system is a common piece of mechanical handling equipment that moves materials from one location to another. Conveyors are especially useful in applications involving the transportation of heavy or bulky materials. Conveyor ...
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Primitive conveyor belts were used since the 19th century. In 1892, Thomas Robins began a series of inventions which led to the development of a conveyor belt used for carrying coal, ores and other products. In 1901, Sandvik invented and ...
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