Machine Building

Rittal improves cooling communications in the Cloud

Industry 4.0 scenarios, such as predictive maintenance, are based on the provision of data, as well as integrated, networked communication. But for this to happen, IoT-compatible devices obviously have to be equipped with the necessary technology interfaces. Rittal is driving this capability forward for its cooling units and chillers in Industry 4.0 applications. The company's new IoT interface now means there can be continuous communication from the sensor to the cloud, plus the interface also supports connections to super-ordinate monitoring or energy management systems.

13th February 2018

Schaffner high-end IEC power entry modules meet IEC IEC62368-1

Schaffner has had their FN 9280 and FN 9290 families of high-end IEC Power Entry Modules (PEM) approved to IEC62368-1. Certification to IEC62368-1 enables customers manufacturing Audio/Video, Information and Communications Technology equipment to comply more easily with the requirements of the new technology-independent "˜hazard-based' standards approach.

12th February 2018

Halo LED indicators enhance standard panel switches

APEM is promoting its QH Halo LED indicators that can be installed with standard APEM Q series switches.

12th February 2018

InvenSense ICP-10100 MEMS barometric pressure sensor at Mouser

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the ICP-10100 MEMS capacitive barometric pressure sensor from InvenSense, a TDK Group company. The ICP-10100 achieves the industry's lowest pressure noise and power consumption and ensures excellent temperature stability for applications such as drones, mobile devices, Internet of Things (IoT), and wearables.

12th February 2018

New range of 22mm industrial switches

Manufactured by IDEC, the new CW range includes pushbutton switches, pilot lights, selector and key switches in an ergonomic, modern and complementary design. With a standard bushing of 22mm and ample customisation possibilities, each product benefits from 50 years of experience, as well as having CE, UL and CCC recognition.

12th February 2018

Dynamic powerhouse added to B&R's servo motor lineup

B&R has taken the next step in development of its 8LS servo motors. Three newly designed size 5 motors in lengths A, B and C fill out the mid-range of the 8LS product line. Compared with their predecessors, they offer more compact dimensions and improved thermal design.

9th February 2018

Easy locking connector from binder cannot be mis-mated

Binder is announcing an easy locking connector system (ELC). Designed for a wide variety of applications in the critical area of medical systems, the Binder ELC series 570 has an intuitive locking system to ensure positive mating and mis-mating is prevented thanks to a mating position clearly defined by the "shap" of the mating area.

9th February 2018

Laser Lines to debut Desktop Metal Studio Printer

Laser Lines will be the first reseller outside of the USA to exhibit the new Desktop Metal Studio Printer. Laser Lines announced last year it was to become a UK reseller of Desktop Metal's range of metal 3D printing systems. Following on from the hugely successful UK launch at TCT last year, Laser Lines will be exhibiting the Desktop Metal Studio printer at this year's Southern Manufacturing show on Stand No. E150.

8th February 2018

Compact patch bays for RJ45 modules

Phoenix Contact's new 19" patch bays feature a high packing density with up to 24 RJ45 connection modules on one rack unit. They are therefore suitable for efficient data cabling in industrial and building automation.

8th February 2018

SKF Explorer class tapered roller bearings offer enhancements

The latest range of SKF Explorer tapered roller bearings has been extended, and now offers a significant 7 per cent increase in dynamic load rating for all products up to 600mm outside diameter. Additionally, the dynamic load rating of a selection of non-SKF Explorer bearings has been improved by a further 15 per cent as a result of internal manufacturing upgrades. This means an overall dynamic load rating improvement of 22 per cent for certain product types.