Machine Building

Magnesium-specific cutting fluid is a great all-rounder

With superior mechanical lubricity and a higher oil content, TRIM metalworking emulsion concentrates from Master Fluid Solutions provide a greater boundary layer between the tool and the material, and the latest addition to this range introduces several interesting qualities too.

20th September 2018

High-torque motor features shaft height of 560mm

Baumüller is breaking its own shaft height record with the current expansion of its motor portfolio. With a shaft height of 560mm, the new DST2-560 high-torque motors are now the largest motors that the manufacturer and pioneer of direct drive technology offers in series production.

20th September 2018

Foremost now supplying IP67 surface-mount LED indicators

Foremost Electronics is introducing the latest LED surface mount indicators from IDEC. The LH1D series of LED Spider Lights have a slim and stylish design suitable for mounting on the surface of equipment or panels, and offer excellent visibility from the front and the side. The surface-mount design does not affect the location of other panel components and requires only a small space behind the mounting surface.

19th September 2018

Nexen launches IP65 precision rotary indexer

Nexen Group is introducing the Motor Ready Sealed precision rotary indexer. The MRS indexer retains the benefits of the company's existing patented precision roller pinion drive design - ie zero backlash, high precision, high torque and high acceleration - while delivering significant new benefits. It is suitable for precision rotary indexing applications such as machine tools, semiconductor fabrication, robotics, automated welding, medical packaging, assembly and cutting systems.

18th September 2018

Nord launches robust, ATEX-compliant frequency inverter

With the Nordac Base - SK 180E, Nord Drivesystems offers an ATEX-compliant, decentralised frequency inverter that not only is particularly economical in operation but also comes in protection class IP 69K. This guarantees the complete sealing of the housing, even for processing applications which require frequent high-pressure cleaning.

18th September 2018

New current indicator terminal blocks with push-in connections

Phoenix Contact now offers the new PT 4-HE-ILA 100 current indicator terminal with Push-in connection technology to help clearly identify malfunctions and line breaks in the operating state.

18th September 2018

Mouser now stocking Arduino MKR VIDOR 4000 development board

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the MKR VIDOR 4000 development board from Arduino. The MKR VIDOR 4000 lets engineers essentially create their own controller board, boasting an array of robust hardware plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity on top of an Intel Cyclone 10 field programmable gate array (FPGA) and Microchip SAM D21 microcontroller.

17th September 2018

New output configurations for 5kW programmable DC power supplies

TDK Corporation is introducing five new models to the TDK Lambda brand 5kW GENESYS+ series of high power density programmable DC power supplies. This expansion now provides incremental and seamless choices in output voltage and current ranging from 0 10V/500A to 0 600V/8.5A. Initially launched in 2017, the GENESYS+ provides higher efficiency, improved performance and is functionally compatible with existing TDK-Lambda Genesys and Z+ programmable power supplies. The series is suitable for use in a large number of applications, including component, automotive and aerospace testing, semiconductor fabrication, solar array and battery simulation, plating and water treatment.

17th September 2018

Six-slot modular USB/LXI chassis from Pickering Interfaces

Pickering Interfaces is launching a new six-slot modular USB/LXI chassis that occupies only a small, 1U rack-height form factor, making it suitable for portable and space-restricted rack-mount applications. The 60-106 chassis accepts from one to six Pickering PXI 3U modules; the user can choose from over 1000 module types including programmable resistors, matrices, multiplexers, general purpose relays, RF switches and fault insertion units.

17th September 2018

UPSL launches 'world's most energy efficient' UPS

Uninterruptible Power Supplies Limited (UPSL) is launching the PowerWAVE 9250DPA - an addition to its range of premium, highly efficient modular UPS products.

17th September 2018