Machine Building

ReNu pumphead: accurate, repeatable flow for polymer dosing

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group is launching a new pumphead designed for use with the award-winning Qdos range of peristaltic metering pumps. The Qdos 20 with the ReNu PU pumphead offers repeatable flow of 28 l/hr at 4 bar (7.67gph at 60psi) for fluids of wide-ranging viscosity whilst metering accuracy is assured to +/-1 per cent.

13th June 2019

Mouser now stocking TE Connectivity's Intercontec connectors

Mouser Electronics is now stocking Intercontec connectors from TE Connectivity (TE). Defined by design simplicity and easy assembly, TE's Intercontec connectors deliver a reliable, customised option for data, power, and signal transmission. The modular, highly versatile connectors are suitable for an extensive range of applications, including robotics, drive systems, medical devices, aerospace, chemical engineering, and transportation.

13th June 2019

Boards with 8th Gen Intel Core Mobile processor

congatec is announcing the availability of brand new embedded versions of the 8th Generation Intel Core Mobile processors (codenamed Whiskey Lake) on COM Express Type 6 Compact modules, 3.5 inch SBCs, and Thin Mini-ITX motherboards. OEM customers benefit from an instant performance boost of up to 58 per cent compared with previous embedded U-Series processors - enabled by 4 instead of 2 cores plus an overall improved microarchitecture. Thanks to features such as optional Intel Optane memory 2 or USB 3.1 Gen2, everyday tasks are even more responsive. The processor cores allow efficient task scheduling and furthermore support the use of the RTS hypervisor software to allow additional optimisation of I/O throughput from the input channels to the processor cores.

12th June 2019

Harting launches Han 1A connectors - small, robust and versatile

Harting is introducing the Han 1A, which is significantly smaller than the company's previous smallest rectangular industrial connector, the Han 3A. To achieve all the benefits of a modern network, users need the optimum connector: the Han 1A adapts to the requirements of an ever-shrinking device world.

12th June 2019

FDB supplies new Pinet concealed parallelogram hinges

A new range of Pinet concealed internally mounting parallelogram hinges was launched recently by FDB Panel Fittings for the specialist panel building and related industries, for example, payment terminals, vending machines, timetable boards, special vehicles, gaming machines and, of course, the growing market for electric vehicle charging terminals.

11th June 2019

New sprung and unsprung multi-link concealed hinges

Available from FDB Panel Fittings, the new Pinet 7 axis hinges offer concealed and sprung door opening for overlay and nested doors. Their spring counterbalance allows for easy operation while the multi-link design ensures accurate and positive closure.

11th June 2019

Narrow protection for 3-conductor applications

Phoenix Contact is adding a customised option for impedance-sensitive signal circuits with more than two signal wires to its Termitrab complete range of narrow surge protective devices for MCR technology.

11th June 2019

Handwheels and crank handles for machine builders

Norelem is promoting a wide range of handwheels and crank handles to help machine operators adjust or set the position of parts more easily.

10th June 2019

Simple Co-Engineering options for Kollmorgen AKM 2G servo motors

Inmoco is now offering the Simple Co-Engineering (C0-E) options on the Kollmorgen AKM 2G servomotor range, so that users can order motors optimised to their applications without increased cost or lengthened lead times. Furthermore there is no minimum order quantity nor any non-recurring engineering charge.

10th June 2019

Reliance Cool Muscle Motor servo system gains EtherCAT option

Reliance is announcing a new product in their motion control range - the RCM1 with EtherCAT. This new product is an extension to their Cool Muscle Motor servo system and integrates the EtherCAT communication protocol within the unit.

10th June 2019