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Today, Clavis specialises in advanced belt tensioning measuring instruments, advanced handbrake setting equipment and a fully-traceable device that detects automotive clamps closures in 0.3 seconds. But, if you think that’s all we’ve done, think again. Here, I explain how bomb disposal robots, a fateful call from Ford Motor Company and roughly 36 fire engines brought Clavis …

From bomb disposal robots to belt measurement — A brief history of Clavis Read More »

Industry 4.0 and automation are becoming essential to agriculture. But this equipment is increasingly expensive, with complex moving parts, electrics, hydraulics and sensors that make breakdowns highly expensive. And what’s the biggest cause of equipment breakdowns? Worn belts. In my latest blog, I explain why Clavis’s belt measurement systems can help farms properly embrace what many are …

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Some automotive media are heralding the death of the manual handbrake. These systems are giving way to new electronic parking break (EPB) systems, many of which rely on expensive internal components. To reduce these costs, small belt drives are coming to the forefront of new EPB motors. Here, I explain why belt tensioning these micro belts …

Are micro belts the future? Read More »

We’ve talked frequently about tensioning smaller industrial belts, and choosing the right belt tension measuring instrument to reach the nooks and crannies in smaller systems — like electric vehicle engines or 3D printers. But what about large industrial belts? Here, I explain why proper belt tension is crucial for keeping larger machines running efficiently. Proper tensioning …

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There’s growing demand for frozen goods — 2019 alone saw £6.3 billion pounds in frozen food sales in the UK — and refrigerated trucks are on the frontline. Here, I explain the vital role of belts in the refrigerated transport market and how lasers could be vital to improving how they perform. Belts and pulleys …

What the Truck? Read More »

Manufacturers must ensure brakes are safe in new, heavier commercial vehicles Vehicle manufacturers, is your park brake setting up to standard? With the emergence of Ford’s new five tonne (5T) Transit van, automotive manufacturers must ensure park brakes can deal with heavier loads. Here, I explain the critical role of brake settings in these larger …

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