Machine Building

New version of ACOPOStrak with IP69K protection

B&R now offers an IP69K-rated variant of its intelligent ACOPOStrak track system. The new version of the track can be pressure washed at temperatures of up to 80degC. This makes it suitable for use in industries like food and beverages and pharmaceuticals with the highest demands on cleanability.

7th November 2019

Electrically actuated automatic spray nozzle minimises waste

A new electrically actuated automatic spray nozzle for precision food processing and industrial applications is the latest product from BETE available in the UK through The Spray Nozzle People. Eliminating (or at least minimising) waste and reducing over-spray are important objectives in most processing / manufacturing environments, and this is where the HydroPulse Spray Nozzle will be appreciated.

6th November 2019

optoNCDT 1220 miniature laser displacement sensor with ATC

Micro-Epsilon is introducing a compact laser triangulation sensor for high-precision displacement, distance and position measurements. With its high accuracy and adjustable measuring rate up to 1kHz, the sensor is claimed to offer an unbeatable price-performance ratio.

6th November 2019

High-power cabinet drives for rapid delivery

High-power drive users can now receive ready-made drive cabinet systems in as little as 1 week for emergency breakdowns, following the release of Control Techniques' DFS series of freestanding drives.

6th November 2019

Dynamic inclination sensors for 6-axis precision and response

SICK is launching its first dynamic 6-axis inclination sensors, the TMS88 D and TMM88 D, to achieve unrivalled measurement precision and rapid response times that will aid the real-time safe and efficient operation of outdoor vehicles and machinery, such as mobile cranes, construction and agricultural machinery, or municipal vehicles.

6th November 2019

Elmo Motion Control inertial platform stabiliser at Heason

Elmo Motion Control, represented in the UK by Heason Technology, has recently launched a complete ready-to-use motion control system for inertial platform stabilisation. Combining matched "˜off-the shelf' motion control products compatible with gyro-level signal input, the motion controller and servo drives can be adapted to control any number of motion axes for platform stabilisation applications, ranging from defence and commercial azimuth/elevation tracking systems to air, ground and marine guided vehicles.

5th November 2019

Camloc Blocklift locking gas struts are manufactured in the UK

Camloc Motion Control has officially launched its range of UK-manufactured Blocklift locking gas struts. The Blocklift is the latest product within Camloc's extensive range of gas struts and dampers and features an internal locking mechanism - allowing the strut to be locked in any position along the length of the stroke.

5th November 2019

ABB Tmax XT circuit breakers include energy monitoring

ABB is extending its range of moulded case circuit breakers (MCCBs) for the UK with the new SACE Tmax XT that offers higher performances, protection, energy metering and connectivity features up to 1600A.

5th November 2019

More communication protocol options for Unidrive M drives

Control Techniques is releasing two new variants of its Unidrive M700 and M702 high-performance drives. While Control Techniques' drives have always been multi-protocol in their nature, being able to support Real-Time Motion over Ethernet (RTMoE) simultaneously with Ethernet/IP and Modbus/TCPIP communications, this new variant adds Profinet RT capability to the list of protocols supported by the Unidrive M700 and M702. The changes also bring about performance improvements to the Modbus and EtherNet protocols.

5th November 2019

Ultra-slim slewing ring bearings are maintenance-free

Rotational movement in a confined space; these are often the requirements for slewing ring bearings in automation or stage technology applications as well as in control panels. For such compact applications, igus has now developed a new ultra-slim slewing ring bearing range for medium loads. The PRT-04 slewing rings are maintenance-free and wear-resistant thanks to the use of high-performance polymers. Moreover, the new models are also 50 per cent thinner and 60 per cent lighter than standard PRT-01 bearings with a 100mm inner diameter.

5th November 2019