Machine Building

New E-stop switches are ultra-compact, robust and reliable

EAO Ltd is introducing a new family of emergency stop (E-Stop) and stop switches particularly suitable for use in handheld and compact control applications where outstanding mechanical, electrical and environmental performance has to go hand-in-hand with severely restricted panel depth. EAO's new Series 84 switches are just 13.5mm deep, including cable connections, enabling their use in many ergonomic applications including the latest process automation, robotics and material-handling control equipment.

31st January 2019

Threaded fasteners in thin-walled sections

Challenge Europe is promoting its ex-stock rivet nuts and rivet bushes, which make useful fixing options by providing female threads in thin-walled sections. Sheet materials are commonly difficult to integrate with more rugged bulky components since provision of solid fixing in thin sheet is often a problem; however, it is a problem easily resolved with rivet nuts which compress onto the sheet, or by rivet bushes which are pressed into it.

31st January 2019

RS now stocking multi-process manufacturing system from ZMorph

RS Components is introducing a new desktop multi-tool 3D printer offering three different fabrication methods: an FFF (fused filament fabrication) 3D printer; a CNC router; and a laser cutter and engraver. The ZMorph VX offers professional print quality, reliability and a choice of dozens of fabrication materials to engineers, designers, artists and educators undertaking one-off projects, prototyping or mass production.

30th January 2019

Ball screws and lead screws from stock or fully customised

Abssac says it can work with customers to reduce scrap rates by supplying ball screws and lead screws that fit directly into an application, every time. With a machining capability that is enjoyed by numerous Abssac customers, the company provides products with excellent journal concentricity, regardless of diameter.

30th January 2019

Programmable fanless power supplies and industrial certification

TDK Corporation is introducing the GXE600 series of 600W rated AC-DC power supplies, certified to the IEC 60601-1 medical safety standard as well as IEC 62368-1. In a 1U-high package, these convection-cooled products have the ability to be digitally programmed across a wide range using an RS-485 interface (Modbus RTU protocol) or with a 0-6V external voltage. Target applications are industrial, medical and test equipment requiring quiet operation, fanless cooling and constant-voltage, constant-current programmability.

29th January 2019

Cliff launches new range of gold-plated terminal posts

Cliff Electronics has responded to a growing demand from high-end audio and precision instrumentation and medical applications by introducing a range of gold-plated terminal posts. The new models offer low contact resistance, improved signal integrity and greater resistance to oxidisation.

29th January 2019

5Gb GigE Vision cameras: higher data rates over longer cables

Teledyne DALSA's new Genie Nano-5G GigE Vision cameras provide exceptional data transfer capabilities using industry-standard Ethernet technology at an attractive price point. With data transfer rates in excess of 5 Gb/s possible over cable lengths up to 100m, and a choice of high performance Sony sensors, these new cameras open up a host of new applications in a wide range of industries.

29th January 2019

Safe EFI-pro System for Ethernet-based safety networking

With the launch of its Safe EFI-pro System, Sick is delivering standard industrial Ethernet-based safety network integration for highly adaptive and dynamic safeguarding in automated production and logistics environments to SIL 3/PLe.

29th January 2019

Clean-by-design AISI 316 stainless steel 180-degree panel hinges

FDB Panel Fittings is promoting its AISI 316 stainless steel 180 degree hinges, which provide secure rear-mounted installation along with an easy-clean dirt-resistant style. Their AISI 316 construction further ensures a high degree of resistance to weather, corrosion and chemicals.

28th January 2019

Connectors reduce downtime, process costs for thermoset moulding

The applications and uses for thermosetting plastics have grown substantially over recent years. The benefits of this type of plastic are largely due to its favourable plastic properties. Thermoset plastic polymers cross-link together when being cured and so form an irreversible chemical bond.

28th January 2019