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Precision and Accuracy impress innovation leader

HELL Gravure Systems is leading the way in the innovation and manufacture of pre-press engraving systems. The Kiel-based company has been using ETP hub-shaft connections for its machines since 1998. Frank Köhler, mechanic in the Research & Development department at HELL Gravure, will explain how ETP...
Tuesday 27th April 2021

Self reversing screws

A traditional lead screw and nut combination requires the driven screw to change its direction of rotation to enable the nut to return to its original start position. However, in certain applications, it may be advantageous to maintain a single direction of rotation of the screw but still have the nut return to the start position.
Monday 12th April 2021

Electromagnetic clutches and electromagnetic brakes

Widely used within machine control, particularly as part of the safety environment, electromagnetic clutches and electromagnetic brakes are devices that control the power and rotary movement using an electromagnetic force generated by internal energizing coils.
Tuesday 6th April 2021

Cyber essentials certification achieved

ABSSAC has achieved cyber essentials certification, thereby demonstrating that provisions are in place to properly protect customer information.   The Government backed scheme, developed by the National Cyber Security Centre (...
Thursday 18th February 2021

Ultra finite thread leads with Satellite roller screws

A satellite roller screw can be designed to deliver incredibly small and accurate leads than ballscrew designs. The lead of roller screws (axial travel per revolution of the screw) can be very manufactured with finite tolerances and minute lead accuracy. Typically leads are limited to 1mm for small diameters of the standard RV satellite series...
Monday 8th February 2021

ABSSAC achieves approval JOSCAR for 2nd year

ABSSAC has achieved approval to the accreditation register - JOSCAR (Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register) for the second year running. The register is used by the aerospace, defence and the security industry to act as a single repository for pre-qualification and compliance information.
Tuesday 2nd February 2021