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RENOLD the range of use and or any other layout.
lifetime, but of course, the The interlocking power
RENOLD STAINLESS beneficial features of the transmission between
product design will still be the inverted tooth chain
INVERTED TOOTH CHAINS incorporated into Renold and the sprocket ensures
chain. slip-free drive operation.
As stainless steel has a The inverted tooth chain
lower thermal conductivity engages with the sprocket
than standard steel, the with minimal impact to
interface temperature minimize energy loss. The
Stainless steel for Uwe Gillert has frequently between the burning hot 2-pin rolling pivot joint
increased efficiency and visited and supported glass and the inverted features virtually zero
reduced waste. designers, maintenance tooth chain increases. friction loss. This results
“Admittedly, the staff and production “This way, base cracks in efficiencies of up to
designation ‘stainless managers in glass plants in the glass are reduced, 99% and reduces wear
inverted tooth chains’ and at the factories of which results in minimal significantly.
may be confusing – equipment manufacturers. waste during production,” Another feature of Renold
because the advantage of During this time, he explains the inverted tooth chain, laser-welded
our stainless steel inverted has accumulated wide tooth chain specialist. rolling pivots, offer major
tooth chains is not in and detailed knowledge Preheating the inverted advantages in the glass
the resistance of the regarding the industrial tooth chains is also no industry. The smooth
metal but in the thermal production of glass longer necessary. For a contact surface on both
conductivity properties containers and he uses standard IS-machine, this sides of the inverted tooth
of stainless steel” his experience and can save energy costs of chain creates a gap-free
emphasizes Uwe Gillert, customer input to initiate tens of thousands of Euro transition between the
glass industry manager product improvements per year. inverted tooth chain
for inverted tooth chain and modifications to Of course, the stainless and the in feeding and
manufacturer Renold. the Renold conveyor steel variant also features transition points. This
Renold Tooth Chain tooth chains. Recently, the classic advantages process also reduces the
introduced the stainless specific adjustments of the inverted tooth risk of pin breakage.
steel inverted tooth chain have been made to the chain design: Full flexible Hardened outer link plates
over 20 years ago and original standard stainless design using spacer ensure a wear-resistant
for more than 25 years steel chains to increase rings, extended pitch and safe connection.

IRIS INSPECTION

IRIS UNVEILS 2018 EVOLUTION SOFTWARE

RELEASE AT GLASSMAN EUROPE SHOW

IRIS Inspection machines unveils its latest software every year, illustrating the company’s focus on increasing
release at this September’s Glassman Europe exhibition in the precision of hollow glass inspection and the detection
Lyon. IRIS Inspection machines unveils its latest software of defects in order to maximize productivity in the glass
release at this September’s Glassman Europe exhibition container manufacturing process. The latest example of this
in Lyon. Visitors to the event will be able to assess the commitment is the release of the company’s 2018 Evolution
extended features of the 2018 Evolution Software as Software. Innovative features of this specially developed
part of this world premiere. With headquarters on the software include new defect algorithms for better and
outskirts of Lyon, IRIS Inspection machines is among the more precise identification and extended inspection, with a
international glass container industry’s most innovative generalization of all detection tools, body finish and base,
suppliers of cold end inspection technology. The company to non-round articles, specific shapes and engraved articles.
specialises in the development of camera-based, non- Improved repeatability of article orientation is assured, with
contact inspection solutions, offering a range of equipment new base inspection tools included as the recognition of
to satisfy the precise requirements of the world’s leading engraved zones etc. Glassman Europe 2017 takes place at
glass packaging manufacturers.IRIS at Glassman Europe the Cité de Congrès, Lyon on 6-7 September. Attendees are
2015 More than 15% of turnover is invested in R&D invited to visit IRIS Inspection machines on Stand No E01

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