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New safety interlocks from ifm electronic

Safety interlocks in the new MN7XX series from ifm electronic use RFID technology in combination with bespoke actuator coding, which, according to the company, means that tampering and unauthorised operation are rendered virtually impossible. Suitable for use in safety systems that meet the requirements for PL e to ISO 13849-1 or SIL CL3 to IEC 62061, up to 32 of the new interlocks can be connected in series without reducing the safety functionality.

9th September 2020

Just the gear to drive powerful conveyor belts

The two-stage MAXXDRIVE XT right-angle gear units from NORD are said to be well suited for belt conveyor systems in heavy-duty applications, especially those in the bulk material-handling industry. They are available in seven sizes for powers from 50 to 1,500kW with output torques between 15 and 75kNm. These units from NORD are stated to have a high thermal load capacity without external cooling and thanks to a ribbed design, together with axial fans and air guide covers, they can operate without the need for additional cooling.

4th September 2020

Tailor-made tensioning solutions from norelem

norelem has announced the availability of new sprocket sets and tensioning pulleys, allowing machine builders to create custom tensioning solutions. The new range of tensioning devices is designed to be used with either belt or chain drives. With a variety of sizes for each product, they can, says norelem, be individually adapted to help minimise vibration and ensure drives are economical and quiet.

4th September 2020

New white light interferometers

Micro-Epsilon has developed a completely new range of high-performance white light interferometers that provide what it claims are "Unmatched accuracy levels in absolute non-contact optical distance and thickness measurement". The units offer measurement resolution from 30 picometres and linearity from +/-10nm, the company states that these new interferometers represent a step change in accuracy from its confocal measurement systems.

4th September 2020

Panduit announces PatchRunner 2 enhanced vertical cable manager

Panduit has launched its PatchRunner 2 Enhanced Vertical Cable Manager, which the company says is well suited for high-density cabling environments. It points out that the depth of the cable manager combined with integral Zero RU patching within the vertical channel saves almost half the space of a traditional cable management system. As a result, there is a reduction in square meterage that leads to cost savings for an overall network infrastructure.

3rd September 2020

New array sensor from SICK

SICK has developed what it says is "A versatile, high-precision array sensor that is easily adapted to a multitude of machine guidance and process control tasks in manufacturing and logistics". The new AS30 sensor provides repeatability up to 0.03mm and a wide 50mm 2D light band and is said to be well suited for classic array sensing tasks such as edge guidance or conveyor control. It also detects object positions, widths, diameters, gaps and centre lines and comes with a choice of proximity or reflector modes. SICK says it can also be used to reliably detect shiny, opaque or transparent materials.

2nd September 2020

New coolant hoses are modular and - er - cool

The new Elesa FH Modular Coolant Hose system is said to be proving a popular solution in metal cutting and machining applications, and for lubricating large compressors and other equipment in the oil and gas industries. This new system uses snap assembly of the single elements which allows adjustment of the lubricating jet with maximum flexibility, says Elesa, whilst maintaining stability in operation even in the presence of equipment vibration.

28th August 2020

Ultra-compact, high-efficiency DIN-Rail power supplies revealed

PULS Power has introduced new models in its PIANO series of DIN-Rail AC/DC converters. The PIANO-PIM family has been designed for use in industrial applications which only require a basic power supply, avoiding the need for users to pay for unnecessary control and communication facilities, says the company. The new series offers a 100-240V AC range input; 24V DC output units are available in three versions: PIM36 (36W), PIM60 (60W) and PIM90 (90W). With these additions to its range PULS now provides users with a complete and cost-oriented product family with outputs from 30W to 480W. At ambient temperatures between -10 °C and +55 °C, the devices work at full power without derating. The PIM90 is also available as an NEC Class 2 version for the US market.

25th August 2020

Star knobs and adjustable clamping handles for quick adjustments

Ruland has just expanded its range of adjustable components to include star knobs and clamping handles: the company says the new additions give machine designers a wider variety of standard in-stock components to choose from when quick installation, adjustment and removal is desired without the use of tools.

20th August 2020

New industrial interface is easier to assemble

Harting has introduced the RJ Industrial MultiFeature series, an RJ industrial interface which is said to be "Significantly easier to assemble in the field as it no longer requires a separate tool". With the RJ Industrial in the new MultiFeature series, Harting says it is responding to customer demands for simpler operation and field assembly capability: so these latest additions to the series now offers tool-free assembly for easier use together with a robust metal housing.

20th August 2020