Machine Building

Foremost Electronics now supplying IDEC CW industrial switches

Foremost Electronics is now supplying the range of IDEC CW pushbutton switches, pilot lights, selector and key switches, all of which feature in an ergonomic, modern and complementary design. With a standard bushing of 22mm and many customisation possibilities, each product benefits from 50 years of experience; these industrial switches incorporate the latest technologies and modern design with CE, UL and CCC recognition.

8th March 2019

High-resolution thermal camera for small targets/long distances

Flir Systems is launching the Flir T840, a new addition to the high-performance T-Series family of thermal imaging cameras. The high-resolution Flir T840 offers a brighter display and an integrated viewfinder to help plant managers, electrical utility and other thermography professionals find and diagnose failing components in any lighting conditions to help avoid costly power outages and plant shutdowns.

8th March 2019

EMKA's new concealed gear hinge opens 180 degrees

The new EMKA 1007 program concealed gear hinge - often referred to as SOSS type - is a hidden 180 degree-opening unit mounted within the width thickness of the doors with a minimum dimension of 33mm. Smooth sliding action and improved appearance are additionally offered by this rugged hinge, which is equally at home in railway carriages or offices, on passenger doors or cupboard doors - where being hidden it is also resistant to vandalism.

7th March 2019

Proportional solenoid valve with load-sense check control

Eaton is announcing the new ESVL9 screw-in cartridge valve (SiCV), a five-way, three-position proportional solenoid valve. Featuring a patent-pending, integrated load-sense check control, the product provides a 21 per cent manifold size reduction compared with the external checks available with many five-ported directional control valves on the market today.

7th March 2019

New high-density, two-pole PXI switching matrices from Pickering

Pickering Interfaces is launching a new range of high-density, two-pole PXI switching matrices that offer higher performance than competing products. Series 40-580 (32×8) and 40-583 (64×4) matrices are supported by both of Pickering's relay test tools (BIRST and eBIRST), delivering sophisticated and thorough diagnostics for any relays that are approaching end-of-life or have been damaged by over-specification hot-switching events.

7th March 2019

Micro-Epsilon launches the world's smallest draw-wire sensor

Micro-Epsilon is launching the wireSENSOR MT series of robust miniature draw-wire sensors (cable transducers) for displacement, movement and position measurements. The sensors stand out due to their ultra-compact design relative to their measuring ranges (from 40mm up to 130mm), and the company claims these are the world's smallest draw-wire (string pot) sensors and the most robust.

6th March 2019

New ATEX ultrasonic measurement sensors

The new UDA18 ATEX ultrasonic sensor is part of the new range of ultrasonic sensors from elobau and also complements the existing range of ATEX products. Like the other sensors in elobau's ultrasonic range, it is precise, versatile and reliable, but has also been specially designed for use in explosive atmospheres up to and including zone 2 (gas) and zone 22 (dust).

5th March 2019

Compact torque limiters protect critical equipment

Protection from potential damage to a mechanical system caused by torque overload can be critical in some applications. Often torque is monitored by means of a closed-loop servo control system, but some applications require a simpler mechanical method. Offering two types of innovative overload protection device, the Torque Tender devices from Abssac reliably detect overloads and isolate the input and output by removing and disconnecting the drive at a set torque figure.

5th March 2019

AGV navigation system uses versatile LiDAR technology

SICK has set Automated Guided Vehicles free from the need for reflectors or other physical markers with the all-in-one NAV-LOC localisation system, enabling them to navigate more reliably and efficiently around shop floor and warehouse environments.

5th March 2019

Smart IR thermal imaging cameras for Industry 4.0 applications

The new IRSX industrial IR cameras from Automation Technology, and available through Stemmer Imaging, are designed to facilitate the use of thermal imaging in Industry 4.0 applications. Completely self-contained with embedded data processing, these compact, rugged cameras feature a multitude of interface protocols for direct communication with automation and control equipment. These include OPC-UA, a platform-independent, open standard for machine-to-machine communication which is well suited for Industry 4.0.

5th March 2019