Machine Building

New IO-Link distance sensors are precise, fast and versatile

The development of increasingly sophisticated automation systems is one of the main drivers for distance measurement sensors to combine features and functions such as high-accuracy, high speed and micro-millimetre precision, along with all the benefits of IO-Link connectivity. Baumer is responding with innovative products such as their new range of AlphaProx inductive distance sensor with IO-Link interface.

5th December 2018

Reliable emergency braking and holding during power outages

The requirement to have an effective and reliable safety braking system within a driven mechanism is becoming prerequisite, especially when there is a risk to the machine operator. ABSSAC is now supplying an excellent range of electromagnetic brakes from Miki Pulley of Japan. The high-quality safety brakes are actuated as soon as the holding electrical current is severed. Watch the short video below to find out more.

4th December 2018

Rockwell industrial control devices support CIP Security

As industrial companies use digital transformation to improve productivity and profitability, they must also address its inherent security risks. CIP Security was created to help protect critical industrial communications as part of a defence-in-depth security strategy. Now, Rockwell Automation is introducing the first industrial control products on the market that allow companies to deploy CIP Security in their operations.

4th December 2018

Variohm's range of weighing indicators simplifies integration

Variohm EuroSensor has added a new line of weighing indicators that will fulfil the cost and performance requirements for a wide range of counting, check weighing and platform scale applications across industries such as food & beverage, packaging, agricultural equipment, weighbridges and more. The new W-series offers four models for DIN-rail and panel mounting with entry level to advanced interfacing and a choice of output, display and interactive functionality. Covering 4 or 8 load cell inputs up to 350 ohm, the range includes an ATEX compatible model and an electronic overload guard for redundant operation.

4th December 2018

Advantech enhances range of fibre optic media converters

Advantech is extending their fibre optic media converter product range with the launch of the new models EKI-2541ML, EKI-2541SL, EKI-2741ML, EKI-2741SL and EKI-2741FL.

3rd December 2018

User-friendly AirPro X4000 torch for carbon arc gouging

Arcair, an ESAB brand, introduced the AirPro X4000 torch and cable for manual carbon arc gouging, a process synonymous with the Arcair name, at EuroBLECH 2018.

3rd December 2018

New variants of Phoenix Contact's electronic circuit breakers

Two new variants are being added to the PTCB series of single-channel electronic circuit breakers from Phoenix Contact. The new products have permanently set nominal currents of 1 and 8A. Thus, the family now comprises six devices with fixed nominal current values (1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8A).

3rd December 2018

New ESAB PAPR protects against welding fume and particulates

For heavy-duty protection from welding fume and particulates when welding, gouging and grinding, ESAB Welding & Cutting Products introduced the new ESAB PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) system at EuroBLECH 2018.

3rd December 2018

Bosch BMI088 high-performance inertial measurement unit

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the BMI088 high-performance inertial measurement unit (IMU) from Bosch Sensortec. Borrowing from Bosch's proven automotive technology, the Bosch BMI088 delivers an very stable, low-noise 6-axis inertial sensor designed for industrial and harsh-environment drone and robotics applications.

3rd December 2018

IP68/IPX9K conduit hose fitting for difficult environments

binder's HEC Series 696 circular connector series now includes a protective conduit hose fitting for applications where cables and single wires need to be protected when installed in harsh environments.

30th November 2018