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The invisible force behind food manufacturing

...ant pressure to reduce downtime, balancing precision and reliability is becoming increasingly challenging. Here, David Strain, technical director at Technidrive, a specialist in industrial gearboxes and motors, examines the motor and drive technologies...

Engineering for peat-free production

...impact, a UK based manufacturer of composts and growing substrates, wanted to expand its peat-free product range. To achieve this, it turned to Technidrive, a specialist supplier of motors and drives, to engineer the system that would make...

Safeguarding dairy operations with manual overrides in three-phase systems

...tency, yet when technology falters, resilience becomes critical. Here, Andrew Ritchie, technical sales manager at dairy systems integrator Technidrive, explains why manual overrides in three-phase systems are an essential safeguard for the...

Safeguarding dairy operations with manual overrides in three-phase systems

...tency, yet when technology falters, resilience becomes critical. Here, Andrew Ritchie, technical sales manager at dairy systems integrator Technidrive, explains why manual overrides in three-phase systems are an essential safeguard for the...

Technidrive delivers 1,000 dairy control systems

Energy-saving dairy technology gains traction across UK and Ireland ~ Technidrive, a leading provider of intelligent drive and control systems, has reached a significant milestone with the delivery of its 1,000th bespoke cont...

Keeping the line moving: Selecting the right conveyor drive units for recycling applications

...ferent materials behave, and how conveyors support each stage of the process. Here, David Strain, technical director at systems integrator Technidrive, explains how to select drive units for belt feeders, transfer belts and picking belts...

Automating agricultural processes for efficient operation

...r agricultural businesses to improve their efficiency. For this reason, Kerry Agribusiness turned to automation systems supplier Technidrive to automate its feed mill. Kerry Agribusiness operates a feed mill based in Farranfore,...

Technidrive launches Future of Drive Systems exhibition

The Future of Electric and Mechatronic Drive Systems Systems integrator, Technidrive will open the doors of its Northern Ireland facility for The Future of Electric and Mechatronic Drive Systems, a two-day exhibition held on Thursday...

Drive solutions for conveyors can support quarries and recycling facilities on their path to electrification

...rified conveyors is core to decarbonisation, but this comes with challenges. David Strain, technical director at electric motor and gearbox provider Technidrive, explains why drum drive gearboxes must be part of the solution. The UK mining and quarrying...

Doing the right thing in quarries: Drives and monitoring software support sustainable practices

...country’s mining and quarrying industry produced 17.2 million metric tonnes of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2022. Here, David Strain from Technidrive, an expert in integrated automation systems, explains how quarries can achieve both energy...

Radar versus ultrasonic: The benefits of radar sensors for quarrying applications

...n affect ultrasonic devices, altering measurements and putting employees and quarrying activities at risk. Here, David Strain, technical director at Technidrive, the specialist supplier of industrial drive systems, advocates for the adoption of radar...

Streamlining quarry efficiency: The automation advantage in feeder control

...reasingly embrace automation to enhance efficiency and worker safety. Here, David Strain, technical director at integrated automation system expert, Technidrive, explains the benefits of automating feeder control in quarrying operations. The feeding...

Technidrive boosts efficiency and cuts costs in conveyor applications

Technidrive, a bespoke electric motor and gearbox provider, has developed a drive solution for heavy-duty conveyors that minimises costs while ma...

Technidrive introduces OMB vibrating motors

Industrial drive specialist expands motor offering Systems integrator, Technidrive has partnered with OMB Vibrator Motors, a leading European manufacturer of electric vibrating motors. As OMB’s first and only UK distribution ...

Technidrive introduces OMB vibrating motors

Systems integrator, Technidrive has partnered with OMB Vibrator Motors, a leading European manufacturer of electric vibrating motors. As OMB’s first and only UK distribution ...

Technidrive introduces advanced testing rig

Test rig replicates real-world conditions to ensure the reliability and safety of winches Technidrive, a bespoke integrated automation systems provider, has introduced an advanced testing rig designed to help its customers rigorously assess the perfo...

Support whenever it’s needed: Remote support proves vital to efficient and competitive milling operations

...n is sure to intensify — and the vital role of predictive maintenance mustn’t be overlooked. Here, Gary Kernaghan, automation manager at Technidrive, the specialist supplier of industrial drives, electrical motors and gear units explains...

Support whenever it’s needed: why remote maintenance is vital

...n is sure to intensify — and the vital role of predictive maintenance mustn’t be overlooked. Here, Gary Kernaghan, automation manager at Technidrive, the specialist supplier of industrial drives, electrical motors and gear units explains...

Technidrive invests in faster development cycles

Industrial drive specialist purchases 3D printer for faster time to market Industrial drives specialist, Technidrive, has invested in a state-of-the-art 3D printer, located at its Northern Ireland facility. The investment was driven by a need to provide...

Energy-efficient milling: Reduce energy costs and improve sustainability through feed mill automation

...is done by controlling the speed of the machine that feeds the product into the mill. Here, Gary Kernaghan, automation manager at systems integrator Technidrive, explores how automation can improve energy consumption management in feed mill production.From...

Starting made simple: Choosing the right motor starter

... and choosing the right method is crucial to ensure it operates efficiently. Here, David Strain, technical director of systems integrator, Technidrive, explains the three primary starting methods — direct online (DOL) starter, soft...

The importance of understanding your manufacturing environment: IP ratings

...on level of an electrical enclosure against the intrusion of solid objects and liquids. Here, David Strain, technical director at systems integrator Technidrive explores the importance of IP ratings to protect equipment from common environmental hazards...

Technidrive marks 25-year anniversary

From family business to leading Northern Irish systems integrator  Systems integrator and industrial drives specialist, Technidrive is celebrating the 25-year anniversary of the company’s inauguration. The milestone follows a record-breaking...

Drive systems for harsh environments

...s. However, in today’s complex industry settings, temperature is just one of many engineering considerations. Here, James Chester, director at Technidrive, explains how the right systems integrator can help to navigate these complexities.  Environmental...

Vacuum on demand: Control system improves milking process efficiency, reliability and performance

...gy use on a dairy farm is accounted for by milk cooling, water heating and vacuum pumping. Here’s how systems integrator for the dairy sector, Technidrive, developed an innovative vacuum on demand control system to improve reliability and energy...

Paving the path to sustainability: Transforming quarrying for a more efficient future

...ons and resource consumption have prompted the need for sustainable solutions. Here David Strain, technical director at quarrying systems integrator Technidrive, explores how the industry is undergoing a transformation towards efficient practices,...

Milk it right: Technology for quality and efficiency in dairy processing

... However, capitalising on these demands requires more than just improved yield. Here, Andrew Ritchie, technical sales manager at systems integrator, Technidrive, explains how dairy processors can ensure quality management in dairy pumping and processing. The...

Efficient shredder control: revolutionising industrial recycling

...nefits in finding a more efficient way of responding to overloading and blockages. This article describes how motors and drives specialist Technidrive engineered a bespoke solution for shredder control using a variable speed drive (VSD). The...

Navigating cost saving winch solutions: Enhancing safety and affordability for ferry operations

...y. Responsible for lowering and lifting lifeboats and liferafts to and from the water surface, winches must be reliable, repeatable and easy-to-use. Technidrive, a bespoke integrated automation systems provider, recently tackled a challenge posed by...

Streamlining food production: Combining precision and efficiency for improved operations

...inning to move to automated and robot driven processes. Here’s how specialist supplier of industrial drives, electrical motors and gear units, Technidrive helped design a first of its kind synchronised meat processing line. The typical line...

First salad, now carrots and leeks: How technology is plugging the void to build resilient domestic food supply chains

...es could become more common if the government doesn’t act. Here, David Strain, technical director at integrated automation systems specialist, Technidrive, joins this debate. As extreme weather events become more common, it’s imperative...

Pushing the boundaries of efficiency: What the second stage of EU 2019/1781 means for machine builders

...tors — Europe’s biggest single consumer of electrical power — a little greener. Here, David Strain of Industrial drives specialist Technidrive, explains how the regulatory change impacts machine builders.  When introduced in...

Technidrive announces record year of growth

Significant investment for industrial drive supplier Industrial drives specialist, Technidrive has announced a record year of investment and business growth. To facilitate a 22.5 per cent increase in turnover, the organisation has invested in ...

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