Machine Building

Threaded and helical inserts available ex-stock from UK supplier

Challenge Europe is promoting its ex-stock standard range of metric and imperial threaded inserts for use in the manufacturing and installation industries, which provide a robust thread in moulded/fabricated plastic components where the softness of the substrate precludes a tapped thread.

15th April 2019

Sensor enclosures ensure free flow of air

BCL Enclosures is launching its range of BCS Series sensor enclosures that are designed to keep air flowing around sensitive electronics, including thermostats, sensor probes, temperature, gas and humidity sensing applications.

15th April 2019

High-precision satellite roller screws from a UK source

Rollvis satellite roller screws are manufactured in temperature-controlled facilities using the latest manufacturing techniques. These high-precision linear devices accurately transform rotary movement into linear motion.

15th April 2019

Reduce the time required for HMI interface development

The Movicon.NExT Project Builder provides a useful environment to develop the HMI aspect of a project alongside the control / PLC based core automation functionality. This saves time and adds convenience for system integrators and machine builders alike.

12th April 2019

Clamp system for easy mounting of sensors and other equipment

Elesa is promoting its clamp system for easy mounting of sensors and other equipment. Whether positioning a sensor or a visual inspection system, a microswitch or an actuator, Elesa clamps, tubes, rods and gears offer quick, robust solutions to problems of controlling machine processes. Typically, they find application worldwide in the packaging, food processing and textile machinery industries where they have proven their worth for many years with new elements being regularly added for more specialist installations.

12th April 2019

Non-contact voltage detector for industrial applications

Flir Systems is announcing the new FLIR VP42, a non-contact voltage detector with a built-in flashlight designed for field-troubleshooting and verification of industrial electrical installations (it can also be used in commercial and residential premises). The Flir VP42 makes it easy to quickly troubleshoot live and neutral wiring to ensure a safe job site.

12th April 2019

Schaeffler helps gearbox manufacturers simplify designs

Gearbox manufacturers provide modular product portfolios by offering different numbers of gear teeth, gear stages that allow flexible combinations, and by varying the number of planetary gears. The speeds and loads on gearbox components such as gear teeth, shafts and bearings vary according to the application. Depending on the gearbox configuration and the associated requirements in terms of rigidity and load-carrying capacity, bearings with different dimensions must then be located in a single bearing position, which requires a wide variety of housings, housing covers, gears and shafts.

11th April 2019

Save time in developing configurable safety controller projects

Wieland Electric's samos PLAN 6 project planning tool is a user-friendly programming software tool with the option of automatic or manual configuration. samos PLAN 6 works in conjunction with samosPRO COMPACT programmable safety controller, a compact safety system that offers all of the benefits associated with much larger and much more complex units. Measuring only 45mm in width, samosPRO COMPACT provides up to 20 safe inputs and 8 safe outputs utilising 4 switchable safe in-/outputs, the system can be extended with additional modules to as many as 116 secure inputs and 56 secure outputs and any number in between. samosPRO COMPACT PLUS version offers enhanced features such as safe monitoring of motors, drives and shafts.

11th April 2019

Industrial panel PCs with 7th gen Intel CPUs and PCAP multitouch

Beijer Electronics is presenting the new fanless low power generation of industrial-grade panel PCs with 7th generation Intel CPUs and PCAP multitouch. The C2 panel PCs also feature IP65 metal housing and easy replacement of the mass storage unit via built-in service door.

11th April 2019

New fieldbus modules with IO-Link master functionality

The new range of Fieldbus modules with IO-Link master functionality from ifm electronic are designed to meet the demands for ever-increasing levels of intelligent sensing and control to facilitate the drive toward increasingly sophisticated automation and IT. These robust, decentralised modules are Industry 4.0 ready and enable connectivity of sensors to PLC's via the fieldbus and securely to the IT infrastructure via a separate IoT port.

9th April 2019