Multifunctional safety door systems now available with EtherCAT P/FSoE
01 February, 2024 | Treotham Automation Pty LtdEUCHNER has upgraded its MGB2 products with EtherCAT P/FSoE, making the MGB2 Modular the first guard locking device for safe EtherCAT.
Ball screw or lead screw? Choosing the right one for the application
26 April, 2022 | Treotham Automation Pty LtdWhen determining if an application calls for a lead or ball screw, the decision should be guided through evaluating the inherent advantages and disadvantages of each.
Energy chains vs motor cable drums: which are better?
22 January, 2020 | Treotham Automation Pty LtdBoth the motorised cable drum and the energy chain have advantages and disadvantages, depending on the application.
Power supply in overhead cranes: energy chains vs festoons
27 March, 2019 | Treotham Automation Pty LtdReliable and dynamic cable management is one of the greatest challenges in modern crane technology.
7 guidelines for continuous-flex cables
22 May, 2018 | Treotham Automation Pty LtdHere are seven key design features that can ensure a continuous-flex cable will work for your application for millions of cycles — even in the most demanding environments.
7 common cable management mistakes
02 March, 2018 | Treotham Automation Pty LtdWhen laying cables and hoses in cable carriers and e-chains, there are a number of common mistakes that are unwittingly made that can have an adverse effect on efficiency and reliability.
Linear guide systems: when to use plastic linear bearings or recirculating ball systems
07 February, 2018 | Treotham Automation Pty LtdChoosing between ball bearing guides and plain linear bearings depends greatly on the application requirements of accuracy, speed and working environment.
The less-is-more approach to robotic cable management
10 October, 2017 | Treotham Automation Pty LtdCable issues have been cited as the number one reason for downtime in robotics cells, so the way in which robot cables are attached and guided is important for robot reliability.
The true cost of bearing lubrication
11 May, 2012 | Treotham Automation Pty LtdBy eliminating lubrication systems where possible, OEMs can reduce production costs, while at the same time making their equipment more marketable and less expensive to operate for the end users.
