Machine Building

Decentralised drives for Industry 4.0 factories

The future of production is modular, flexible and autonomous. This requires new systems with decentralised intelligence, which can cope with the increasing complexity of the processes. Nord Drivesystems supplies a wide selection of decentralised drive technology with frequency inverters which can be adapted to any required application and can be flexibly integrated into the plant.

29th May 2019

New miniature programmable angle sensor customised to order

Variohm EuroSensor's new Euro-CMRS series miniature angle sensors offer programmable angles from 30 degrees to 360 degrees in 1-degree increments in a non-contacting and long-life Hall Effect design that includes a durable IP68-sealed aluminium housing with 18mm PCD mounting and a micro 4mm diameter 316 stainless steel D-type shaft. Output options - from an industry standard 5V DC input - cover CW or CCW direction with single or dual redundant angle measurement at ratiometric or PWM signal levels. With mechanical and electrical manufacturing flexibility designed-in, the Euro-CMRS can easily accommodate customised shaft and mounting modifications as well as customer specified and other industry standard output characteristics.

28th May 2019

Split cylindrical roller bearings offer far higher load capacity

John Handley Bearings (JHB), which is part of The Bowman Group of companies, recently launched an innovative range of split cylindrical roller bearings. These new JHB Split Bearings are creating quite a buzz within the bearings world, with talk of vastly increased capacities through the use of innovative new components; eight patents have been filed for the various new parts within the unit.

27th May 2019

Phoenix Contact launches PLCnext Control expansion modules

PLCnext Technology now offers users even more flexibility for individual requirements with PLCnext Controllers from Phoenix Contact: the interfaces of the PLCnext Controllers can be tailored using expansion modules.

23rd May 2019

Integrated servo motors with feedback, drive and motion control

New from Applied Motion Products Inc (AMP) and available from Mclennan, MDX series integrated servo motors combine a high torque-density and low rotor-inertia brushless motor, feedback, drive stage and motion controller in a single DC-powered package, complete with I/O and communications interfacing. Aimed at distributed motion control tasks where torque/force, velocity and/or precision positioning is required, and available in 200W or 400W power ratings, they blend the well proven performance capabilities of AMP's 60mm J-series servo motors and SV200 series all-digital intelligent servo drives. These new integrated servo motors offer a compelling option for simple installation and cost-effective use in applications such as packaging machinery, medical equipment, robotics, AGVs and more.

23rd May 2019

New computing modules for embedded applications needing more I/O

New from RDS is the TechNexion AXON product family which consists of small form factor (58 × 37mm) modules designed for specialised embedded applications requiring extra I/O flexibility.

23rd May 2019

Operator controls for industrial applications

elobau is known globally as being a designer and manufacturer of operator controls, such as steering column switches, single- and multi-axis joysticks and armrests for the off-highway vehicle market. Although primarily designed to cope with the extreme, outdoor conditions that off-highway vehicles operate in, many products from elobau's broad range of standard operator controls are also well suited to many industrial applications that require precise, reliable and accurate operation.

23rd May 2019

Vision app-based cameras now available from IDS

Following their introduction as prototypes at VISION 2018, the versatile IDS NXT rio and rome vision app-based camera families are now available as pre-series samples. Customers can choose between different protection classes (IDS NXT rome comes with IP65/67), sensors and variants with Smart GenICam or artificial intelligence (AI).

22nd May 2019

Schaeffler launches high-spec X-life cylindrical roller bearings

Schaeffler is extending its X-life range of high-performance, premium quality cylindrical roller bearings with two additional products that offer improved performance, extended maintenance intervals and very high power density. The bearings are suitable for machine tool applications such as high-speed turning, milling and grinding machines.

22nd May 2019

EMKA offers extra stock of general hardware for doors everywhere

EMKA are promoting their extensive stock of general door hardware, which is expected to help their customers maintain a continuous supply of components for the production of specialist enclosures/cabinets and vehicles at all times - saving time and worry over possible delays.

22nd May 2019