Machine Building

Inmoco offers alternatives for motors no longer available

With a number of manufacturers dropping DC servo motors from their catalogues, designers of critical equipment in areas such as industrial automation, medical and defence have had to face the prospect of rethinking their designs around alternative motors. However, Intelligent Motion Control (Inmoco) can offer drop-in replacements for a huge number of these motors thanks to the customisation options on its range of brushed DC servo motors.

30th August 2019

Miniature solenoid valve with high flow, low power and long life

Lee Products is introducing a new generation of versatile and innovative three-port solenoid valves that offer high flow rates, low leakage and low power consumption in a miniature 10mm package. Developed by the Lee Company, the innovative genvi solenoid valve has been designed and manufactured using innovative techniques and represents a range of valves that provide outstanding application versatility and exceptional reliability at an economical price point.

30th August 2019

New deep-groove ball bearings boost electric motor efficiency

The low energy consumption of electric drives is an important target in many industrial applications, and rolling bearings can play a role in achieving this goal. NSK demonstrates this effect with a new series of deep groove ball bearings that generates up to 80 per cent less energy loss, a factor that has a positive effect on the energy efficiency of electric motors.

29th August 2019

Schneider launches Altivar Process 6000 medium-voltage drive

Schneider Electric is launching the Altivar Process 6000 (ATV6000) medium-voltage service-oriented drive.

29th August 2019

Nord launches Universal Motors with powers from 0.12 to 45kW

Nord is introducing its new class-leading Universal Motor, with 20 models in the range and power ratings from 0.12 to 45kW.

29th August 2019

Kistler NCFE servopress offers advantages over other presses

Kistler is launching the NCFE servopress that is designed for simple joining processes, delivering a cost-effective alternative to conventional pneumatic or hydraulic systems.

28th August 2019

Compact toothed belt axis supplied complete with drive motor

igus is promoting its drylin ZLN-40 compact toothed belt axis that is economical for automation and other applications in the realm of machine building. The company has produced a short video to highlight the features and benefits: /redirect-link.php?shash=Y29tcGFjdC10b290aGVkLWJlbHQtYXhpcy1zdXBwbGllZC1jb21wbGV0ZS13aXRoLWRyaXZlLW1vdG9yTWFjaGluZSBCdWlsZGluZw==&story_id=1437&hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd2F0Y2g/dj1KY3pBSFBtOEc1SU1hY2hpbmUgQnVpbGRpbmc=.

28th August 2019

Guided picking system offered as self-assembly kit

Mitsubishi Electric is offering its Guided Operator Solutions (GOS) as a self-assembly plug-and-play flexible automated picking system, making it possible to achieve perfect production line assembly tasks every time.

23rd August 2019

Ergostyle standard components with elecolors option from Elesa

As a worldwide manufacturer/distributor, Elesa have rather shorter lines of communication with their customers than might otherwise be the case - a situation which allows them to focus their manufacturing expertise on rapid response and highly detailed product designs. Elesa are delighted to share the results of this in the provision of their Ergostyle brand, coupled with the elecolors programme.

22nd August 2019

Network Manager software features topology representation

The FL Network Manager software can be used to start up, monitor, and update Phoenix Contact network components. In the new Version 3.0, Phoenix Contact has extended the software to include topology representation and the SNMP scripting function.

22nd August 2019