Machine Building

Lee Spring compression die springs: high performance, lower cost

Lee Spring is promoting its compression die springs. The company uses its round wire coil production technology to ensure optimal performance and longevity priced at around 50 per cent to 60 per cent of competitor costs. The "complete spring" philosophy of Lee Spring means that their die springs have ground ends as standard for a large surface bearing area square to the operational axis, plus they are shot peened in production for longer life. Preset length in manufacture assures consistent length in use to suit applications ranging from automotive transports and large stamping presses, to major appliances and lawn mowers, as well as medical devices, mobile phones, electronics and sensitive instrumentation devices.

31st August 2018

HBM launches KFU series strain gauges for high temperatures

Through its collaboration with the Japanese manufacturer Kyowa Electronic Instruments, HBM is announcing the arrival of its new KFU series of strain gauges for high temperatures of up to 350degC.

31st August 2018

Laird FlexMIMO antenna for Wi-Fi MIMO applications now at Mouser

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the FlexMIMO dual-band MIMO antenna from Laird, the industry's first flexible PIFA antenna for 802.11 Wi-Fi multiple input/multiple output (MIMO) applications. The FlexMIMO includes two integrated 2.4/5GHz dual-band antenna elements specifically designed for MIMO applications, such as automated equipment, medical devices, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

31st August 2018

New shaft collars with left-handed threads

Ruland is expanding its offering of threaded shaft collars by adding inch and metric left-hand threaded styles to give designers more flexibility to work with standard off-the-shelf components. They are available in one- and two-piece clamp styles in steel and stainless steel with bore sizes ranging from 1/8 inch to 2-1/4 inches and 4mm to 30mm.

31st August 2018

Absolute positioning system sets new benchmark

The PXV 2-D absolute positioning system from Pepperl+Fuchs sets new performance benchmarks when it comes to reliability and handling. With its large reading window, the system keeps a sufficient number of codes in view, even in relation to track switches and changes to the code tape. Precise positioning is guaranteed at all times.

31st August 2018

Out-of-the-box security for IoT edge nodes

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the A71CH secure element from NXP Semiconductors. A ready-to-use security product for next-generation Internet of Things (IoT) devices, the A71CH provides a root of trust at the IC level to deliver chip-to-cloud security out of the box. With the A71CH, designers can safely connect to IoT clouds and services without writing security code or exposing keys for applications, such as connected industrial devices, sensor networks, IP cameras, smart home devices, home gateways, and smart cities.

29th August 2018

Plastic-bodied feedthrough BNC connecter offers savings

Cliff Electronics is adding a panel mounting BNC connector with a moulded plastic body to its very popular range of FeedThrough (FT) connectors. The new BNC RF coaxial connecter is available in 50Î© and 75Î© versions and is fully compatible with existing products and applications while offering customers cost and weight savings.

28th August 2018

AGK pick-off terminals with push-in connection

The new AGK pick-off terminals for high-current bolt terminal blocks of the HV and RBO series from Phoenix Contact provide a simple option for potential distribution or collection.

28th August 2018

Specialist nuts available ex-stock from Challenge Europe

While many machine screws or bolts fit into a tapped thread within a larger component, the versatility of these threaded fasteners is often exploited by using a nut which Challenge Europe stock in many variations and materials. Their wide ex-stock offering includes nylon insert nuts - the most used anti-vibration self-locking nuts, often fitted where previously a full nut and jam nut were utilised, thus saving an extra operation, also reducing weight and height of the assembly; a situation where half nuts could also be used to allow for lack of space.

28th August 2018

New headers for ME-IO housings

Phoenix Contact is expanding the connection technology portfolio of ME-IO series electronics housings: the new PCB headers of high-temperature LCP plastic, suitable for THR soldering, are well suited for integration into the SMT process.

28th August 2018