Machine Building

Lenze launches decentralised i500 frequency inverters

The successful i500 frequency inverter range now also has a decentralised variant. Well-protected with IP66 and well-connected with IO-Link, the i550 protec sets out to conquer the wide range of decentralised drive tasks. Lenze will start by marketing this new series with a power range of up to 2.2kW and has planned the phased expansion up to 75kW.

19th December 2019

TDK-Lambda adds ModBUS-TCP option to programmable power supplies

TDK Corporation is introducing a ModBUS TCP interface option to the GENESYS+ series of programmable DC power supplies. The option is available on all models ranging from the 1U high half rack GH1.5kW to the 3U high full rack GSP15kW. The industry standard ModBUS-TCP protocol is used for transmission of information between electronic devices for the supervision and control of automation equipment. This GENESYS+ option allows users to remotely program, measure and check status of the power supply by sending information using a TCP/IP protocol over a ModBUS TCP network.

19th December 2019

Production flexibility thanks to linear motion

As the automotive industry enters a period of transition, vehicle production lines increasingly need to be smart, flexible and adaptable. In response to these requirements, Ewellix, formerly SKF Motion Technologies, has unveiled a number of innovative systems for the transport of vehicles on the line and for their efficient spot-welding.

18th December 2019

Wieland adds new input modules to samos Pro Compact family

In many applications it is essential that analogue variables such as pressure, flow and temperature are monitored in order to ensure safe automation. Wieland Electric has therefore added three new analogue input modules to its samos Pro Compact safety controller family. With these new modules, namely the SP-SAC, SP-SAR4 and SP-SACR22, Wieland has made it possible to reliably detect and further process analogue signals as well as digital signals.

18th December 2019

Elesa expands range of external hinges

Elesa's broad range of hinges and connection products is continually diversifying to meet customer needs. This wide range of hinges and connections in plastic or metal extends across standard products in technopolymer and SUPER-technoploymer, aluminium, zinc die-cast alloy and stainless steel. There are also different types of fixing, angles of rotation and load capacity. The data sheets for plastic hinges report precise values of performance to enable selection of the right model and size.

18th December 2019

Pipe sealing products set to prove popular among plant engineers

Having proved their ability to save time and create a superior and clean pipe seal for plumbers and HVAC engineers, two LOCTITE pipe sealing products from Henkel are now set to offer similar benefits to the plant maintenance market. They are LOCTITE 55 pipe sealing cord and LOCTITE 5075 insulating and sealing wrap.

18th December 2019

Stroboscopes simplify inspection of rotating equipment

SKF's TKRS stroboscopes enable visual inspections to be carried out on equipment while it is rotating. The hand-held devices emit flashes of light timed to coincide with the speed of the running machine, creating an optical effect whereby the moving parts appear to be permanently frozen in place. This allows visual inspection to take place.

13th December 2019

Current transducers packaged with power analysers

Danisense is announcing that HBM Test and Measurement will offer customers a package of its power analyser together with a Danisense current transducer. The combination will make it more convenient and simpler for customers to use the best available equipment.

13th December 2019

Han F+B connectors designed for the food industry

Businesses in the food industry who want to shorten set-up times and reduce production stoppages can do so by using connectors - and for this application Harting has developed the Han F+B series. These connectors are specially designed to resist detergents, function in a wide temperature range from -40 to +125degC and prevent the build-up of dirt. The housings are certified by Ecolab and have FDA 21 approvals.

13th December 2019

IDS NXT ocean - unique all-in-one AI-based image processing

IDS is now supplying an end-to-end solution for AI-based image processing, with which even non-specialists can independently train and implement an artificial neural network (ANN) within a short period of time. From camera hardware - including a self-developed AI core - to training software for creating individual neural networks and support, every component comes from a single supplier. IDS says this all-in-one offering is unique in the vision market.

12th December 2019