Machine Building

e-skin soft and e-skin flat for particle-free cable management

With the e-skin flat and the e-skin soft, igus offers two new space-saving energy chain systems for use in cleanroom applications. Developed for tight installation spaces on short, self-supporting travels, e-skin soft is made of a softer material than the standard e-skin. As the name suggests, e-skin flat is for very flat installation spaces. In noise tests, the e-skin soft had a value of 32.4dBA and the e-skin flat 29dBA - both quieter than alternative cleanroom cable management systems available on the market.

15th October 2019

Phoenix Contact launches power supply with SIL 3 certification

The new Quint Power power supply from Phoenix Contact enables users to achieve high operational safety, even for demanding applications. The Plus version with protective coating and ATEX/IECEx approval can be used in potentially explosive areas (zone 2). It has an integrated decoupling MOSFET and double overvoltage protection with SIL 3 certification.

15th October 2019

Ultrasonic sensors for distance measurement

elobau is promoting its range of ultrasonic sensors for distance measurement. Ultrasonic sensors from elobau are precise, reliable and flexible and can be used for a variety of industrial applications.

14th October 2019

ESAB launches portable wire feeder with IP44 protection

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products is introducing the Robust Feed Pro portable wire feeder, the first product in its category with an IP44 protection class rating, which means it is protected against water splashes from all directions, as well as solid objects larger than 1mm.

14th October 2019

Enhanced radar level measurement for hygienic applications

Those facing challenges in measuring fluid levels in hygienic applications should be aware of Bürkert's new Type 8139 non-contact radar measuring device. Designed to provide highly accurate, continuous measurement for specialised tanks that contain difficult-to-measure fluids, the Type 8139 is optimised to meet the needs of the pharmaceutical, food and beverage and water industries.

14th October 2019

MotoMINI: Yaskawa's compact, lightweight, mini six-axis robot

Yaskawa UK Motoman Robotics division has unveiled what is believed to be the smallest, lightest, six-axis industrial robot specifically designed for small handling and assembly applications. The MotoMINI 7kg lightweight, portable robot is easy to carry and install close to workpieces and other machinery in existing production lines or cells, providing a payload of 500g, a maximum horizontal reach of 350mm and vertical reach of 495mm.

11th October 2019

New plasma cutting consumables last longer and cut thicker

ESAB is launching its new Cutmaster Black Series of enhanced performance {plasma cutting consumables}, which extend operating life by 60 per cent compared with standard life electrodes. They are featured on the SL60QD 1Torch, which comes with the Cutmaster 60i handheld air plasma cutting system. Coupled with internal enhancements on the Cutmaster 60i, the new electrode design increases the unit's rated cut and piercing capacity to 20mm, a 16.6 per cent improvement. The Cutmaster 60i can sever metal up to 38mm.

11th October 2019

12.5mm safety relay features two safe solid-state outputs

Phoenix Contact presents a new member of the product family safety relay: the PSR-MC31 provides two safe solid state outputs yet has a footprint of just 12.5mm.

11th October 2019

Full range of indicators from a quality manufacturer

Elesa is promoting its range of indicators. Indicators were the basis of Elesa in the UK with the transition of Clayton Instruments to Elesa Clayton and then Elesa UK. The original analogue instruments - whose derivatives are still available - were high-quality, craftsman-engineered products for the many industries using rollers in their processing machinery. Accuracy of these machines was - and still is - of the highest importance, where very thin material sheets of paper, fabric, metal, plastic etc. are concerned.

11th October 2019

Festo's DSBC double-acting pneumatic cylinders now at RS

RS Components has expanded its offering from Festo to include new DSBC double-acting pneumatic cylinders. Aimed at both machine builders and maintenance engineers, DSBC pneumatic cylinders are convenient, reliable and economical linear motion generators featuring patented self-adjusting cushioning technology.

10th October 2019