Machine Building

Coupler enables interoperability between CC-Link IE and Profinet

Last year's SPS/IPC/Drives fair in Nuremberg, Germany marked an important milestone for the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA), as the organisation presented the first result of its co-operation with Profinet & Profibus International (PI): the Hilscher NT 151-CCIE-RE coupler. This device provides for easy exchange of information between CC-Link IE and Profinet, therefore underlining the organisations' commitment to global openness, accessibility and connectivity.

24th April 2018

binder adds snap-in twin distributor to 720 Series

binder is adding to its popular snap-in 720 Series of miniature circular connectors. The new twin distributor - a single male connector into two female connectors - will prove a welcome addition among those designers and installers who need to use miniature circular connectors in today's machine building and automation applications.

24th April 2018

Compact high-performance power supply

For the first time, Quint Power provides superior system availability in the smallest size in the power range up to 100W. Preventative function monitoring and exceptional power reserves are now also available for applications in the low-power range.

24th April 2018

Elesa strong industrial retaining magnets keep it all together

Elesa is promoting its industrial RMA flat disc retaining magnets and their sister RMP cylindrical series, which are shielded magnetic components with high-performance and moderate dimensions. Coupled with RMY self-adhesive steel discs, they are of value in retention of components, jigs, documents, signage and equipment.

23rd April 2018

Cost-effective anti-spatter from Henkel

Although good practice can reduce weld spatter, by and large it is a fact of life. Many welders don't have access to the latest technology in welding equipment to eliminate the problem, and it's here where Henkel is really making a difference. The company, whose brands include LOCTITE, TEROSON and BONDERITE, has developed a range of simple, spray-on anti-weld spatter agents and the latest addition is BONDERITE S-MA 98.

23rd April 2018

Stemmer offers Adlink Neon smart camera with choice of software

Stemmer Imaging can offer Adlink's x86 NEON-1021 smart camera pre-loaded with a choice of Teledyne Dalsa Sherlock, Stemmer Imaging Common Vision Blox or MVTec Merlic embedded software. This means that for the first time users can choose the image processing platform that best suits their application needs and be guaranteed a rich range of image processing functionality.

20th April 2018

EMKA gaskets supplement EMC protection

EMKA is promoting its sheathed EMC gasket. EMC protection against transmission of electro-magnetic interference is a major design consideration for manufacturers of susceptible equipment, however this sometimes requires supplementation. The sheathed EMC gasket offered by EMKA can be a solution to this problem.

20th April 2018

Pilz upgrades PSENmlock modular safety gate system

The PSENmlock modular safety gate system from Pilz enables users to tailor each device to suit their exact requirements. Users benefit from an economical series connection, rapid diagnostics, additional control and pushbutton elements and an optional escape release. Different components can be combined to fit the application. The safety gate system is now being enhanced to include PSENmlock safety gate sensors with series connection and the PITgatebox pushbutton unit.

20th April 2018

Continuous length ex-stock extension springs from Lee Spring

Lee Spring is promoting its continuous length ex-stock extension springs. Correctly determining extension spring length and other parameters can be somewhat of an art in the development of new or revised products - a process which Lee Spring have made significantly easier by offering ex-stock continuous lengths which may be trimmed and formed to the desired length and end fitment style.

18th April 2018

Schaffner introduces ecosine active sync series harmonic filters

Schaffner is again aiming to set a benchmark with its product offering for harmonics mitigation. ecosine active sync utilises superior technology to reliably mitigate excessive harmonics with an evolutionary modular product concept.

18th April 2018