Technical Articles
How things work, how to fit them, and how to choose.
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Technical articles · 8 March 2023
Functional Safety (and IIoT Connectivity) from Linear Brakes
Design World explains how functional safety is measured and what makes a certified safety brake – with Nexen’s linear and servomotor brakes.
Nexen
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Technical articles · 17 August 2020
How to Install a Deublin Coolant Union
A short video on fitting a Deublin coolant union to a machine tool spindle, with the dos and don’ts.
Deublin
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Technical articles · 3 June 2020
How Heavy-Duty Engine Cooling Systems Work
How a heavy-duty engine cooling system works – radiator, fan and fan drive – and why controlling the fan saves fuel and power.
Horton
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Technical articles · 5 June 2018
Rotary Union Design Factors and Sealing Technologies for Machining Centre Applications
How to choose a rotary union for a machining centre – speed, pressure, coolant type and the sealing technology that suits each.
Deublin
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Technical articles · 6 September 2017
Air Champ® vs. Electric – A Comparative Analysis
Independent laboratory tests found seven performance and cost advantages of Nexen’s air-operated clutch-brakes over electric units of the same size.
Nexen
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Technical articles · 2 August 2017
Controlling Vertical Ballscrew Applications
How to stop a vertical ballscrew axis dropping when power is lost – brake choices and sizing.
Nexen
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Technical articles · 26 October 2016
Deublin Slip Ring FAQ
Machine Design answers common questions about slip rings – how they work, design choices and where they are used.
Deublin
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Technical articles · 25 October 2016
Protecting Against Mechanical Overload
How torque limiters protect machines from jams and overloads – and how to choose one.
Nexen