Secure spare parts supply and improved blast performance, these were the reasons why a manufacturer of saw bands invested in new turbines for an existing belt-driven shot-blast machine. The customer chose the Rutten Gamma 330-HD turbines from Rösler not only because of their wear-resistant design, but also their 25 % higher blast performance and lower energy consumption. In the meantime, the customer decided to equip other blast machines in his manufacturing organisation with Rösler turbines.

The saw bands produced by this company are known all over the world for high quality. These steel strip products offer precision, exact edge dimensions and flatness. To maintain its quality standards, the company makes all its products in Germany, even though around 90% are exported to other countries. A key stage in the manufacturing process is a shot-blasting operation in a belt blast machine.

In short, the machine used for this shot-blasting task, supplied by a manufacturer in southern Europe, urgently needed modernisation. Therefore, the engineer responsible for streamlining manufacturing operations discussed the customer requirements with the Rösler team during a visit at the Deburring Expo exhibition.

The topic of this conversation was not only a secure spare parts supply and first-class technical service but also improved blast performance to provide a higher workpiece throughput. Based on the detailed process parameters provided by the customer, Rösler developed a technical concept and submitted a quote for retrofitting the turbines on
the existing blast machine.

The high performance of the Rutten Gamma turbines is based on their special design. They contain four Y-shaped throwing blades with a precisely calculated blade curvature. This concept guarantees precise blast media acceleration and delivery at maximum throwing speeds and, compared with conventional turbines, improved shot-blast efficiency.

More information www.rosler.com

With the new EcoCvario, Ecoclean has developed a flexible solution for water-based precision cleaning. The modular concept allows different cleaning technologies and drying processes to be combined and adapted to individual requirements in such a way that high cleanliness specifications can be met reproducibly, quickly and sustainably, reports Ecoclean. In addition, innovative equipment details, effective heat management, optimised media flow, and efficient media treatment contribute to cost- and resource-saving processes.

Increasing quality requirements are leading to more demanding cleaning tasks with high cleanliness specifications across all industries. This is regardless of whether mass-produced parts are to be cleaned as bulk goods or precision parts as set goods. These applications require application- and customer-specific fine cleaning processes, for which Ecoclean has developed the new EcoCvario.

The powerful spray-flood cleaning system with vacuum-tight working chamber is designed for batches weighing up to 150 kg and measuring a maximum of 650 x 470 x 400 mm The system features three flood tanks as standard. Its compact footprint and wide range of automation options also make it suitable for seamless integration into the production chain.

By using various cleaning technologies combined as required, this all-rounder can be adapted to a wide range of applications. For example, the pulsated pressure cleaning (PPC) pressure-change process enables contaminants to be reliably removed from complex internal geometries, fine capillaries, narrow undercuts, deep bores with small cross-
sections or the delicate structures of printed components.

With power-controlled ultrasound at different frequencies, individual vibration units can be selected or deselected depending on the application and parts. For stubborn contamination, high-pressure cleaning comes into its own. Gentle flooding ensures that delicate and sensitive components emerge from the cleaning system clean and undamaged, in line with requirements.

More information www.ecoclean-group.net

The 21^st edition of the Parts2Clean exhibition in Stuttgart attracted an impressive number of visitors who were able to take part in discussions and make contacts of outstanding quality. The 165 exhibitors from all areas of industrial cleaning technology presented a range of innovative solutions. Additionally, the bilingual p2c.EXPERTFORUM attracted a record number of participants. These factors together provided significant impetus for optimising process quality, productivity and efficiency with regard to costs and resources.

The exhibitors came to Stuttgart to show intelligent technical solutions for industrial parts and surface cleaning. The three days of Parts2Clean made it clear that there is a demand for such solutions, in spite of the currently challenging market conditions: trade visitors from 44 countries, more than 3200 in number, had brought just the right tasks and projects with them to the show.

“Compared with the 2023 event, the 21st edition not only chalked up a growing number of exhibiting companies and a net exhibition area of 4600 sq m, but also a small increase in visitor numbers,” reports Ramtin Randjbar-Moshtaghin, project director at Deutsche Messe AG.

The share of visitors from outside Germany was around 25%. The nations most represented after Germany were Switzerland, Austria, Türkiye and the Netherlands.

“For us as the organiser, however, the bare facts and figures are less important than whether the exhibiting companies were satisfied,” adds Randjbar-Moshtaghin.

And this year’s event also scored highly in this respect, as Samuel Wolf, managing director of cleaning system manufacturer Vapic GmbH, confirms: “By the end of the second day of the trade fair, we had already established more contacts than during the entire 2023 show.”

The next Parts2Clean will take place from 5 to 7 October 2027 at the Stuttgart Exhibition Centre.

More information www.parts2clean.de

Donaldson Filtration Solutions, a worldwide provider of filtration products and solutions, is launching the Contura pulse controller. This new dust collector control solution has iCue connected technology built in, which Donaldson say strengthens its position as a global leader in filtration solutions.

The Contura Controller is designed to simplify connectivity and help customers improve equipment performance. Embedded iCue technology provides an integrated solution for data tracking, performance optimisation and proactive maintenance.

Donaldson’s iCue connected technology is a monitoring system that collects and analyses data from industrial dust collectors to help facilities operate efficiently. Using integrated sensors and a secure cloud-based platform, the system can help customers track critical performance indicators and provide them with real-time insights via an intuitive online dashboard. With this technology, Donaldson customers can leverage real-time data and analytics to support uptime, maintenance efficiency, and help manage their operations’ critical compliance data.

“Making iCue connectivity standard on our dust collectors through the Contura launch reinforces our commitment to delivering innovative, customer-centric technologies that help users operate efficiently,” says Mauricio Goes, vice-president of industrial air filtration at Donaldson. “We’re excited about how this advancement supports uptime and decision-making across multiple facilities.”

Initially available on select dust collector models in Europe and North America, the Contura marks the first step in a phased roll-out which will extend to additional equipment and regions over time. This launch is a key milestone in Donaldson’s broader strategy to deliver innovative, connected filtration solutions to support evolving customer needs and operational expectations.

More information www.donaldson.com

Since its founding in 1984, Lih-Jaan has earned a strong reputation for precision engineering, particularly in the field of building thread and cylindrical grinding machines. With decades of experience and a commitment to quality, the company became a trusted name in its industry. But as manufacturing demands evolved and the complexity of applications increased, Lih-Jaan set its sights on a new challenge: worm thread grinding.

This highly specialised process requires not only technical precision but also a deep understanding of machine control and customisation. To take this next step, Lih-Jaan needed a partner with the expertise and flexibility to support such an ambitious move. That is when it turned to NUM.

What began as an initial conversation around the NUMgrind software platform evolved into a strategic alliance driven by innovation and opportunity. A renewed momentum emerged when Lih-Jaan identified a specific market need, leading to a strengthened co-operation between the two companies. Working hand in hand, they developed a custom solution that combines flexibility, user-friendliness and the ability to support a wide range of worm thread profiles. Despite a few time-related challenges in the final stages, the joint efforts culminated in a successful machine delivery.

The result was a newly developed worm thread grinding machine. At its core: NUM’s Flexium+ 68 CNC system, paired with a version of NUMgrind and worm thread grinding HMI and MDLUX axes. The machine supports five different types of worm threads, including multi-start threads, and allows for both cylindrical and non-circular grinding – all in one set up.

“NUM’s total solution not only expanded our product portfolio but also enabled us to realise our goal of developing a specialized multi-tasking machine,” states Ava Tsai, sales manager at Lih-Jaan.

More information www.num.com