Applications
Multi Aircraft Type Shoring System (MATSS)
When a new solution for an aircraft fuselage shoring system was required by a major North American aircraft manufacturer, Support Air turned to HMS Engineering and Drive Lines Technologies for experienced support and knowledge of all things mechanical lifting and fabrication.
Synchronised jacking system for precision tilting on research flumes
From flood prevention to resource protection, water represents one of today’s biggest ecological challenges. Tilting flumes are increasingly providing engineers with a key tool in the research of hydraulics and sedimentology. The latest products from Armfield offer...
Latest Applications
Grob Linear Chain helps transport containers quickly.
A lifting and lateral-pushing system is a space-saving solution which allows truck drivers to load and unload containers without the need for additional team members or forklift trucks.
Linear chain application story – lifting table
Linear chain is a space saving solution for significant lift
Grob Linear Chain – freezer case study
A New Zealand manufacturer uses innovative cooling technology and utilises the Grob Linear chain, suited to sub-zero temperatures, for processing
Waterways and water management projects
Drive Lines are involved in waterways management projects throughout the UK, supplying electro-mechanical solutions with extensive success, with a range of industry leading products for practical, large and small scale water management and offering environmentally friendly alternatives to hydraulics.
Explore our waterways and water management pages for case studies and product recommendations
Case Study: Ipswich Flood Defence – Mitre Gates
Drive Lines Technologies were recently part of the manufacturing and design process for part of the Ipswich Flood Defence Management Scheme (FDMS). Hunton Engineering Ltd. were commissioned to provide Volker Stevin contractors with a mitre gate solution with...
Electrical Cylinder Actuators
Our last article looked at the benefits of linear chain for specific linear motion needs – but we know that for many situations, linear actuators remain a popular choice and are suited to a wide range of applications. There are many options for linear motion, and of...
Why choose Combined Bearings?
Combined bearings are a cost effective guide solution for all kinds of lift systems, platforms and cantilever loads. The combined bearing system involves a radial bearing - to take out high moment loads - and a smaller, axial roller to eliminate side movement. They...
Hayward Tyler and Drive Lines revolutionise manufacturing processes.
With the support of our expert engineers, Hayward Tyler have revolutionised their manufacturing process with the redevelopment of their Luton site into a world class manufacturing, testing and assembly Centre of Excellence, developing a range of mobile workstations...
Drive Lines Technologies develops precision drive for aircraft wing spar former
When AIC Group won a contract to manufacture a large hot drape former for a major aerospace company in Russia, it turned to trusted supplier Drive Lines […]
Brake upgrade boosts productivity and quality for Cable Tapes UK
Cable lapping tape and twine supplier Cable Tapes UK is poised for growth having installed seven new taping machines as well as a state of the art duplex slitting machine.