Machine Building

Full range of sprockets available from stock

Tsubakimoto is promoting its full range of sprockets, all of which are available from stock, for the European market. The impressive line-up includes products manufactured from carbon steel (with induction hardened teeth) and stainless steel and features a huge range of standard products. Customers with specific requirements for their applications are catered for thanks to a customisation service.

17th March 2020

igus intelligent plain bearings monitor wear

igus has developed an intelligent bearing that warns of specific wear level, enabling machine and equipment operators to plan maintenance, repairs or part replacement in advance. Called smart iglidur, the intelligent plain bearing was developed for difficult-to-access bearing points and for applications where no regular maintenance intervals have been planned.

17th March 2020

Voltage options extended for sub-100W Quint Power PSUs

The Quint Power power supplies from Phoenix Contact in the power range up to 100W are now also available with special voltages of 5V and 12V. Three new single-phase power supply units (5V DC with 5A, 12V DC with 2.5A and 7.5A) supplement the portfolio, which until now has included 24V devices in the power range of up to 100W.

16th March 2020

New pneumatic valve islands are Industry 4.0 ready

Being fully equipped for smart manufacturing whilst also delivering outstanding price efficiency were key factors in the development of Camozzi Automation's new Series D Valve Island, which is Industry 4.0 ready thanks to Camozzi's futuristic CoilVision innovation.

16th March 2020

Maxon launches Ultra Performance micro gearheads

maxon has developed a new product series for its standard micro gearhead: a wide range of performance improvements offer new opportunities. The first ideas for the UP-gearhead were generated in the context of ESA's Mars project "˜ExoMars' and NASA's "˜Mars 2020' project, where there was a need to ensure the highest possible availability even in extreme environmental conditions.

16th March 2020

Print and apply cable labels in just 5 seconds

Experienced operators can print and manually apply a flag label on a cable in 15 seconds. With the new BradyPrinter A5500 Flag Printer Applicator they can triple their productivity by flagging cables in just 5 seconds.

13th March 2020

Standard components for specialist audio-visual equipment

Elesa is promoting its extensive range of standard components for use with specialist audio-visual equipment. High-quality cameras and projectors often consist of complex equipment that requires rugged longevity due to repetitive mounting and usage.

13th March 2020

Transonics now stocking range of JJ Micro triacs and thyristors

Following the signing of an exclusive deal with JJ Micro, the Chinese producer of discrete and power semiconductors, Transonics is now holding one million triacs and thyristors in stock at its UK warehouse. Many of these parts are drop-in replacements for brands such as STMicro and NXP (WeEN Semiconductor).

13th March 2020

B&R introduces vertical-mount version of SuperTrak

B&R's intelligent track system SuperTrak is now available in a vertical-mount variant. This helps to optimise the output per square meter of floor space. If products are only transported on the upper side of the SuperTrak, the weight is not supported magnetically. Instead the load is transferred directly to the rollers. The shuttles have a much higher payload capacity.

13th March 2020

Round rod systems for multi-point closure, improved door sealing

EMKA is promoting its round rod systems for multi-point closure and improved door sealing. The needs of the specialist panel building industry have been met by EMKA for many years, and in the centre of that is a comprehensive round rod system for multi-point cabinet door closure.

12th March 2020