Machine Building

New 2.4 GHz transmitter/receiver system for industrial control

Herga Technology is adding a new range of 2.4GHz wireless remote controls for industrial machinery and equipment switching. With a standard range of 30-40m, the new 6313 and 6314 series transmitter and receiver modules are available with a choice ergonomic handsets with up to 10 buttons and receivers with 5 or 11 relays at 12/24V DC at 1A.

9th March 2018

Specialist springs for medical and pharmaceutical applications

The manufacture of pharmaceutical and medical products demands precision, perfect finish, durability and reliability, standardisation and customisation. It is hard to imagine a field where there is such a consistent need for unerring performance. Fortunately these are parameters that Lee Spring meets on a daily basis.

8th March 2018

Increased modularity in the field with Axioline E I/O system

The Phoenix Contact block-modular Axioline E I/O system product portfolio also includes IO-Link I/O boxes with immediate effect. With the eight-channel Axioline E AXL E IOL DI8 M12 6P and AXL E IOL DO8 M12 6P IO-Link I/O boxes, the Axioline E IO-Link master can be set up as a modular I/O station and signals distributed in the plant or machine can be acquired or issued. This enables users to adapt their I/O volume in the field flexibly and economically.

8th March 2018

Safe Motion features now available in KEB drives

KEB America Inc. is adding functional safety modules to the latest generation of their drive products. When paired with a Safety PLC (also available from KEB America), KEB Functional Safety Drives provide a cost-effective control and automation option with standardised safety features.

7th March 2018

Moulded M8 cable connector from binder meets IP67

binder UK is announcing a significant addition to its range of Series 718 M8 connectors with the introduction of a 5-pole moulded cable connector. This now means binder offers versions with 3,4,5,6 and 8 poles for application flexibility.

7th March 2018

EMKA's pin hinge range for specialist enclosure doors and panels

EMKA is promoting its quick, simple, low-cost and reliable pin hinging range for specialist enclosure doors and panels.

7th March 2018

The easy way to machine rails and cable ducts

Manufacturing switchgear can be very labour intensive. Despite the advances in automation, there is still a huge amount of manual work involved in cutting and machining busbars, support rails and cable ducts. Rittal Automation Systems is now offering new and improved machines and tools that will help automate or part-automate these previously time-consuming activities.

6th March 2018

LLB valves feature stainless steel sleeves, plungers, nozzles

Parker Hannifin is introducing a Low-Lead Brass body (LLB) series of solenoid valves for applications in the beverage dispensing industry. Designed for fitment into coffee machines, drinks vending machines and automatic water dispensers, the valves feature stainless steel pilots. They have many potential uses in dispensing systems, including: boiler water-loading control, steam control, cold, hot and superheated water shut-off, cold water and steam mixing and steam pressure control.

6th March 2018

UK-designed and manufactured earth testing cable reels at Cliff

Cliff Electronics is introducing its new UK-designed and manufactured Earth Testing Cable Reels. These long-life, high-reliability cable test reels are intended for professional R2 and earth bond continuity testing and are compatible with a very wide variety of test meter brands.

6th March 2018

Molex's power-boosting triple-band Wi-Fi antenna now at Mouser

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the triple-band Wi-Fi antenna from Molex, designed to penetrate areas of interference and deliver reliable internet connectivity to places where walls and barriers present a challenge. Offering increased power efficiency and long-range connectivity to Wi-Fi certified products, the ceramic antenna is a robust option for Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications.