Machine Building

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

Lower-cost chainflex data cable with UL approval

igus is introducing the CF8821 data cable as a cost-effective alternative to standard chainflex cable for builders of equipment with low duty cycles, such as adjustment devices, encoder units, and wood or stone processing machines. With the new series, machine builders can save up to 30 per cent cost and still get a cable with UL approval.

28th January 2019

Leakage clamp aids compliance with 18th Edn Wiring Regulations

Ever had a problem with nuisance b=RCD tripping? Now the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and the latest leakage current clamp meter from Martindale Electric, the CM69, come to the rescue.

25th January 2019

New optical sensors feature longer operating ranges

With the R200 and R201 designs, the forward-thinking product design of photoelectric sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs enables applications with longer operating distances. Just like the compact R100, R101, and R103 series, both new products consistently offer all photoelectric functional principles in a design that is now larger and suitable for specific mounting situations. Usability is intuitive and identical across all series - and the standardised IO-Link connection via the latest Smart Sensor Profiles also enables convenient and reliable integration of the sensors.

25th January 2019

Elesa expands range of standard machine components

Elesa is promoting their continually expanding range of high-quality machine components. Elesa have a much-respected history of over 75 years in the design and manufacturing of innovative, ergonomic products, boasting unique design features and advanced quality characteristics.

25th January 2019

Smart gate drivers for 3-phase BLDC applications now at Mouser

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the DRV835x three-phase smart gate drivers from Texas Instruments (TI). These highly integrated gate drivers are designed for three-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motor applications, including field-oriented control (FOC), sinusoidal current control, and trapezoidal current control.

25th January 2019

maxon expands range of EtherCAT motion controllers

With the EPOS4 series, maxon is offering a reliable and versatile platform of high-performance motion controllers. It addresses the needs of system integrators and fulfils the requirements of a variety of applications, such as industrial automation, apparatus engineering, and robotics. The platform is now being complemented with two new Compact EtherCAT models.

24th January 2019

PNOZmulti Configurator now with offline simulation function

From Version 10.9 of the PNOZmulti Configurator software tool, projects utilising the Pilz PNOZmulti compact configurable safety control systems can be simulated offline, without the use of any hardware. This provides a user-friendly way to detect, analyse and correct errors at an early stage.

23rd January 2019

New stepper motor controller from Inmoco

Inmoco is making available a new motor control integrated circuit that provides ultra-smooth, quiet motor operation, with advanced current control and safety features specifically for stepper motors. The latest addition to the Juno Velocity and Torque IC family from Performance Motion Devices, Inc. (PMD Corp.), the new Step Motor Control ICs offer higher PWM frequencies for smoother, more dynamic operation, in a 56-pin VQFN package measuring just 7.2mm × 7.2mm.

22nd January 2019

igus launches ice-chain for low-temperature applications

In order to prevent cable management systems seizing up during wintery conditions, igus has developed a new energy chain, called ice-chain. With injection-moulded raised contact points, the chance of freezing to the running surface is significantly reduced along with the associated cost of downtime and maintenance.

22nd January 2019