Machine Building

Custom locks for railway applications

EMKA is promoting its custom locks for railway applications. EMKA engineers are well aware of the varying needs of industrial markets worldwide - the railway industry being one in particular where they have both a standard product and significant custom design focus. Of course, custom design is applicable to large and small production quantities, but is always targeted at achieving the best lock, latch, sealing product for rail-related applications.

25th February 2019

Aerotech launches high-performance single-axis controllers

Aerotech is introducing two high-performance single-axis controllers: the digital XC4 and XC4e PWMs. They are suitable for driving brushed or brushless DC motors as well as moving coil actuators and stepper motors. A special feature besides the position-synchronised outputs (PSO) is the HyperWire fibre optic interface.

25th February 2019

Parker adds P2H IO-Link node to ISO valve portfolio

Parker Hannifin has released its P2H IO-Link node, an addition to the company's popular H Series ISO valve platform. Designed with IO-Link connectivity in mind, the P2H node provides a robust means of connecting H Series valves to the IO-Link network, thus saving total system and installation costs in comparison to the use of Ethernet or hard wiring. In addition, the P2H IO-Link node is safe-power capable, meaning auxiliary valve power can be supplied by a safety device in support of the European Machinery Directive.

25th February 2019

Steatite high-temperature ceramic terminal blocks from Hylec-APL

A range of terminal blocks that can withstand extreme temperatures is available at Hylec-APL. Steatite High Temperature Terminal Blocks are dimensionally stable up to 1000degC. They suit applications such as boilers, water heaters, cookers, injection moulding machines, and other uses where connections are required around heating/heating and hot water equipment.

25th February 2019

New flush-mounting quarter-turn and compression latches

EMKA's new catalogue of Ingenious Locking Technology for the Railroad Industry includes many new approaches to the specific needs of rail installers. The Program 1057 flush-mounting quarter-turn latch is one such item. Designed for rear fitting to door panels of 3.5 to 21mm thickness and to present a very neat flush and vandal-resistant face, this lock is partnered with its sister Program 1000 IP65 stainless steel compression latch for mounting in the same way.

22nd February 2019

Miniature SoM suits harsh environments and enclosed spaces

Now available from RDS is the PICO IMX8M-Mini, a highly reliable SoM featuring NXP i.MX8M Mini Solo, Mini Dual and Mini Quad processors based on ARM Cortex-A53 and Cortex M4 architectures, providing industry-leading computing performance, efficiency and security for harsh temperature environments and enclosed spaces.

21st February 2019

SKF makes machine condition monitoring more accessible

With condition-based maintenance often reserved for only the most critical assets, SKF is launching Multilog IMx-16Plus, a system that can bring condition monitoring to applications that would previously have been out of reach.

21st February 2019

Large enclosures in stainless steel and with NEMA 4X protection

Rittal's new VX25 large enclosure system delivers significantly enhanced value to electrical engineering companies thanks to its technical features, ease of assembly and high levels of safety. Now, new versions of the VX25 are available in stainless steel and optional NEMA 4X rating to enhance corrosion protection and ensure the equipment within is shielded from dust, splashes and water jets.

21st February 2019

New developments enhance cobot applications and programming

New from RARUK Automation are two Robotiq innovations designed to make automated and even lights-out production even easier. The first, Force Copilot, is an intuitive software development for applications that need force torque feedback, and the other is the Hand-E gripper specifically developed for collaborative robots.

20th February 2019

JPR Electronics now stocking Schützinger quick-release terminals

JPR Electronics offers a wide range of quick-release terminals manufactured by Schützinger. Since the launch of their first quick-release terminal an entire product family has emerged and successfully established itself in the market. Quick-release terminals provide a good option for connection in any situation where a safe and rapid connection must be created quickly between a conductor or cable and another device.

20th February 2019