Machine Building

Small ABS enclosures are versatile for multiple applications

BCL Distribution is expanding its T Series enclosures of small multi-purpose boxes. Specifically designed to be a flexible option for multiple applications, T Series enclosures can be easily modified by drilling or punching to suit specific customer requirements.

21st January 2019

A quantum leap towards Smart Automation and Industry 4.0

Kistler Instruments has a wide range of options for using sensors and process monitoring systems to support Industry 4.0, all of which are developed to deliver gains in quality and efficiency. Production monitoring systems combined with a wide range of sensors are the basis of enhanced digital system integration. Kistler sensors are used in a variety of assembly processes to provide intelligent monitoring and control of production, generating improved product quality and enhanced productivity.

16th January 2019

SOLIDscrew - a value 4 to 15kW screw compressor from BOGE

BOGE Compressors is launching SOLIDscrew, a new generation of oil-lubricated compressor aimed at automotive and light industrial operations requiring flow rates between 21 to 89 (cfm). SOLIDscrew is priced very competitively and, yet still offering BOGE's "˜Made in Germany' reliability, competitive servicing costs and UK stock availability with next day delivery.

16th January 2019

Metal-detectable seals for contaminant-sensitive processes

SKF is launching an extended and improved portfolio of metal-detectable seals in a variety of process-compatible materials and configurations for pharmaceutical and food and beverage manufacturers.

15th January 2019

New RFID antennas with IO-link connectivity

The onward march of IO-Link seems unstoppable and for good reason, with advantages such as much more data and diagnostics for minimal extra cost. ifm electronic has one of the largest offerings of IO-Link sensors on the market and an established range of RFID systems which combine the technologies.

15th January 2019

Robust, versatile ultrasonic sensors with IO-Link

Baumer's new range of robust and flexible ultrasonic sensors for distance measurement and object detection set high standards for process reliability and longevity in ultrasonic sensor technology. They are available in two designs: the cubical U500 and cylindrical UR18, with both options characterised by a robust housing and hermetically sealed sensor elements to ensure they can withstand extreme environments.

14th January 2019

New extra-length bridge handles from FDB Panel Fittings

These newly designed extra-length bridge handles announced by FDB Panel Fittings are available in silicon-grey or matte black to an extended 220mm length compared with 142, 170 or 199mm for its standard-sized sibling. The added length provides ultimate comfort and convenience, for example when wearing work gloves.

14th January 2019

Closed-loop servo control for voice-coil and single-phase motors

Aerotech's XL4s linear amplifier is designed for closed-loop servo control of voice coil and single-phase motors, eliminating the non-linearities common with PWM amplifiers. The XL4s provides deterministic behaviour, auto-identification, and easy software setup and features a multi-core, double-precision, floating-point DSP that controls the digital PID. All parameters are software-settable including control-loop gains and system safety functions. With the XL4s, you can achieve industry-leading settling times, long-term thermal stability, and sub-micron-level tracking accuracy with advanced features such as full state feed-forward, 192kHz servo rates, and look-ahead-based velocity control.

14th January 2019

News from the CAN XL Special Interest Group

At the end of December 2018, the nonprofit CiA (CAN in Automation) international users' and manufacturers' group established the CAN XL Special Interest Group (SIG). Several OEMs, Tier 1s, chipmakers, and other interested parties including tool suppliers discussed in a two-day meeting the desired features of the CAN XL data link layer. The 35 participants elected Dr Arthur Mutter (Bosch) as chairman; Reiner Zitzmann (CEO of CiA) is the SIG secretary.

10th January 2019

TC Mobile I/O electronic alarm annunciator with 4G (LTE) option

At the SPS IPC Drives trade show in Nuremberg Phoenix Contact brought the new variants from the TC Mobile I/O X200 product range to the market. Users will be able to alert and switch relays via 4G (LTE) mobile networks.

10th January 2019