Machine Building

Latches for protecting personnel and equipment

Wherever personnel must be protected from potentially dangerous equipment - or where vulnerable equipment needs protecting from people or the elements - then generally an enclosure system of some kind is used, coupled with a door access device. Elesa is promoting its range of standard latches, saying they are ideal for this purpose.

27th February 2019

Sealing rings extend service life of iglidur plain bearings

igus is introducing sealing rings for its maintenance-free plain bearings to provide additional hygiene and protection against extreme dirt accumulation. The seals are available for all igus flanged bearings, making a wide range of application-related material combinations feasible.

27th February 2019

Sony sensor: excellent image quality under difficult conditions

The IMX273 1.6 MP global shutter CMOS sensor from Sony provides enormous sensitivity, low noise levels and a high dynamic range. With the integration of this sensor into the uEye LE camera family, IDS now has even more USB 3.1 Gen 1 cameras available that deliver up to 247 fps. With a wide choice of configurations, the uEye LE models are particularly well suited for equipment manufacturing and space-critical applications.

27th February 2019

Low-power IBQ800 Qseven CPU module for industrial applications

IBASE is launching the low-power IBQ800 Qseven CPU module that has been designed for maximum cost-effectiveness, system reliability and flexibility, but without compromising on performance.

26th February 2019

Safety Device Diagnostics boost availability and efficiency

Intelligent, networked production processes can significantly increase productivity. However, this is only possible if a wide variety of data is available. Safety Device Diagnostics can provide support, and Pilz says its diagnostic system provides the necessary detailed diagnostic data.

26th February 2019

RS now stocking Bosch Rexroth intelligent variable-speed drives

RS Components has introduced an innovative frequency converter from Rexroth that delivers potential energy savings of up to 80 per cent across industrial and automation applications. The EFC 5610 intelligent variable-frequency drive enables manufacturers and other industrial businesses to tackle rising energy costs and increased demand for environmentally friendly production.

26th February 2019

Mitsubishi releases MAPS 4 SCADA software platform

MAPS 4, the latest SCADA software from Mitsubishi Electric for control and visualisation, extends connectivity options, adds user tools and increases the scope of its built-in functionality. The result is a software suite that can reduce the time taken for project development and integration, while also enabling users to realise Smart Factory objectives.

26th February 2019

Thomson Linear Electrak HD series linear actuators at Heason

With the recently announced increase in maximum dynamic load from 10kN to 16kN for stroke lengths to 500mm, and with static loads to 18kN, Thomson's Electrak HD series linear actuators are now an even more compelling alternative to hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders for positioning tasks on heavy-duty machinery and equipment.

26th February 2019

Matching stepper motor and drive for use in hazardous areas

Following last year's launch of its STAC-6 series ATEX, IEC-Ex and UL hazardous location certified microstepping drive, Applied Motion Products (AMP) has released a compatible stepper motor - allowing a complete internationally certified motor and drive package for machine automation applications in high safety industries where explosive atmospheres are commonly found such as oil & gas, mining and printing. Available with full support from Mclennan, the new stepper motor is certified for Class I, Zone 1 locations and would typically be installed in highly hazardous areas with the matching STAC-6 drive, which has a Class I, Zone 2 certification, and suits a physically isolated location.

26th February 2019

New swivelling wall and profile brackets for displays

Phoenix Contact is expanding the mounting options for its electronics housings from the Display Cast System (DCS) series with swivelling wall and profile brackets.

26th February 2019