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AngleLock Blog: Automation

Industrial Machinery Trends 2024

Manufacturers and product designers should always be looking forward. Luckily, there’s plenty to look forward to in 2024.

AngleLock Bringing Patented Framing System to WESTEC 2023

Across nearly 60 years, WESTEC has proved to be a source of world-class education and inspiration for machinery, metal fab, and more. AngleLock will showcase the next step in..

[PROJECT SPOTLIGHT] Floor Locks for Carts: A Docking Alternative

Mobile carts, racks, and stands are a key part of the material handling and automation process. Other than being mobile, they don’t add much to the efficiency and safety needs of..

5 Robotics Safety Rules for Industrial Enclosure Design

Enclosures: dumb, boring, and a savior for automation.

6 Machine Guarding Safety Tips for Industrial Frames & Bases

If your factory safety measures aren’t safe, how safe will the operators be? And if the crew can’t trust the machines they work with, how can customers trust the end product?

Vibrating Machine Structural Foundation Design: Risks & Control Factors

Table of Contents: 5 Dangers of Failed Design Why Do Some Frames Loosen Quickly? Examples Solutions The rise of the machines means they’re on the move more than ever.

Maintenance Downtime Reduction for Steel & Aluminum Framing Systems

If T-slot aluminum framing is abundant in your factory, it’s a virtual must that you staff a maintenance guy to regularly check its alignment. And if you rely heavily on..

6 Machine Base Frame Design Guidelines

Are machines the heart of your operation? Well-designed machine bases serve as not just their skeleton, but their veins and arteries too, keeping circulation (aka your production..

[PROJECT SPOTLIGHT] Automated Machinery Enclosure Manufacturing

They say home is where the heart is. Unknown to many users, the design of a metal enclosure cabinet is key to a successful automation line and machinery. How can your housing best..