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The article discusses how an investment in proper tools, training and time will result in cost savings and prolonged bearing and machine life. Topics discussed include description of mechanical removal, installation and methods, thermal removal, installation and methods, and the importance of installing a radial ball or roller bearing properly.

The article offers information on the work profile of winery Industrias Pesanse. Topics discussed include its establishment in 1964, solutions it offers for wineries, history of wine machinery manufacturing, distribution of pneumatic presses, state-of-the-art machines and their projects of winery installation.

The article evaluates the Stair-Stepped Bricking Machine from Bricking Solutions.

Delves into a Komori 40-inch Lithrone S40 press of Graphic Printing Services in Greensboro, North Carolina. Profile of the company; Identification of the company's other machinery used for its operations; Description of the S40 press' features.

The article reports that Advance Packaging Corp. is investing in a $42 million Kentwood, Michigan-based corrugated box plant. Creation of 120 new jobs is expected by the company. Don Crossley, President of Advance Packing told a Michigan newspaper that the new 425,000 square feet building will consolidate operations of two of the company's plants. Advance Packaging has another plant in Jackson, Michigan. The 40-year-old company is planning to install new machinery worth $26.8 million. The new technologies will give the company a variety of new packaging styles.

The article reports that a Signature Premier folder-gluer from American International Machinery Inc. would be installed by the Midwest Fibre Products, Viola, Illinois. Three-carrier construction throughout, electronically controlled glue pots, versatile pre-break and final fold sections, motorized carriers with digital indicators and rugged, proven power transmissions will be offered by the Premier Model 110 machine.

Reports on the decision of Jencast Inc. to augment its green sand iron casting facility in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma. Reason behind the move; Limitation of the cope and drag molding line installed by the Jencast in 2003; Significance of a machine shop on Jencast.

The article reports that Wertheimer Box, Chicago, has moved to a new and larger manufacturing facility in McCook, Illinois. The new facility, located near the intersection of two major interstate highways, has approximately 110,000 sq ft, 30-ft ceilings and 20 docks. The company has also invested in corrugated technology and machinery. It has installed a 50-in by 113-in Tecasa three-color flexo folder-gluer with an inline rotary direct station and a 24-in by 66-in Curioni two-color flexo folder-gluer.

The article reports that Forum Group Inc., Delta, British Columbia, will add a ROLAND 500 equipped with hybrid/UV coating and featuring one of the fastest production rates in the 29-in category. Scheduled for installation in mid-September with a mid-October starting date, the machine will be the first ROLAND 500 in Western Canada. Forum, a company with roots in commercial printing, hopes the investment in the ROLAND will help the company spur growth and expand into package printing.

The article discusses the wagers the author has decided for the installation of pedestal grinders which are an essential piece of equipment to the precision machined products industry. The author has decided these wagers based on experience gained over the past year during numerous shop visits. Even in shops with more than one pedestal grinder, it is usually observed that none of them are anchored or bolted to the floor. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirement states that machines designed for a fixed location shall be securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.

This article looks at the issues concerning machinery alignment. It discusses the need to install, align and maintain machinery for better performance. It notes that correct alignment prevents failures, accidents and damage. The article advises operators of machinery to enhance the foundations of machinery and consider environments of the equipment.

The article describes a case which shows the importance of conducting resonance checks on newly-installed equipment. At Plant Scherer, a large coal-fired electric generating station with four steam-driven turbines and a 100 horsepower (HP) centrifugal pump has been installed. When they saw that the pump's vibration reading was so high compared to the other pumps, it was removed and inspected. They checked the resonance with impact tests and it showed a significant structural resonance frequency close to 3,751 cycles per minute (CPM).

Delves into flexography press installations across the U.S. and Europe. Usage of flexography by Vienna, Austria-based company Eberle Druck GmbH; Purchase of Combat 370 flexo press from manufacturer GIDUE SpA by Superior Labels Ltd.; Installation of Mark Andy 2200 press by LMT at its production plant in Orpington, Kent, England.

The article reports on the completion of the installation of a 5100 millimeters (mm) Uniblade single blade doctor unit on a Rapidex flexo unit by woven carbon fibre doctoring systems supplier Absolute Engineering. According to the author, the said installation has provided the customer with significant production and financial improvements. Antony Whiteside of Absolute said that customers used to struggle in the production of a consistent colour tone and finish over such a wide width with a rubber roll applicator.

The article reports on the installation of the first Bobst AccuBraille machine by Medica Packaging in Great Britain. The company has invested £450,000 for the equipment, which is installed in April 2008. The machine moves the braille embossing process down the production line to the folder-gluers with the aim of increasing consistency of braille height. It cites that the company has fitted the AccuBraille system to its other purchase like the Bobst Alpina II 110 folder-gluer.

The article reports on the installation of a new Okuma MA-500H horizontal machining center at U.S.-based firefighting equipment manufacturing company W.S. Darley & Co. The new machining center is a 500-millimeter pallet size horizontal machine which features the production of the most efficient and convenient horizontal machining center for milling, boring, drilling and tapping. The machine provides flexibility in handling a wide range of work-pieces.

The article reports on the minerals processing that will deliver high pre-concentration recoveries for Ballarat Goldfields. The complete processing plant was designed and installed by Gekko Systems Pty Ltd. The designed incorporates a conventional two-stage crushing circuit that is achieving a crush size of <25mm at a rate of 1.5Mtpa.

Reports on an installation order agreement signed by Marzoli International with Cone Denim Jiaxing Ltd. to install textile equipment at the state-of-the-art denim manufacturing plant of Cone Denim. Textile machinery that will be installed at the plant; Data collection software developed by Marzoli for the remote operation of the machines; Production capacity of the plant.

Presents news briefs concerning machinery in the U.S. as of October 20, 2005. Installation of two Wheelabrator Skew Roll Machines by Western Coating; Equipment utilized by Fernqvist Labeling Solutions to enhance its label offerings.

The article presents information about Metso Minerals Oy's new Nordberg 6P550 cone crusher and C3054 widejaw crusher. The products are the newest to join the company's product lineup. The GP550 crusher allows an installation height of 9.2 ft and has a top power output of 471 hp. New lube systems, pumps and bearings boost reliability, says the producer.

Offers back-to-basic steps on the proper belt installation. Threading of the belt onto the conveyor; Alignment of the belt with the conveyor frame; Use of belt tape under the fasteners.

Announces the installation of Mark Andy 2200 press at the production plant of LMT in Orpington, Kent, England. Opportunity of consolidating the company's existing customer base and enter new markets due to the Mark Andy machine; Addition of an extra sales representative to handle customers for the new machine's work capacity; Number of rolls of tape printed by LMT every month.