Industrial Technology

SKF raises performance of bearings in wind turbine gearboxes

SKF has developed a new roller bearing for wind turbine gearboxes that offers bearing rating life at the forefront of the industry and enables reduction of downtime and maintenance.

30th March 2022

New range of connected motors with very high efficiency levels

Nidec Leroy-Somer announces Dyneo+, its new range of super premium efficiency permanent magnet-assisted synchronous reluctance motors. Combining the performance of synchronous permanent magnet technology with the easy set-up of induction motors, the Dyneo+ motors have been designed to meet the most stringent requirements of industrial applications while offering them even more options using digitalisation.

30th March 2022

Elesa revolutionises magnetic measuring systems

Elesa has widened its range of magnetic systems for linear or angular displacement by introducing a version with radio frequency data transmission. The company says the new MPI-R10-RF measuring system connected to FC-MPI sensor and combined with M-BAND-10 magnetic band is characterised by an extremely easy assembly and disassembly of the device from the panel due to a system with retaining clip. There is no requirement for the use of screws. The numerous features of the display allow for easy setting and adaptability to different measuring and cutting machines.

30th March 2022

Sensors perform reliably in demanding vehicle road tests

Glenn Wedgbrow, business development manager at Micro-Epsilon UK, discusses some of the more challenging automotive test applications for non-contact displacement measurement, draw-wire and infrared temperature sensors.

29th March 2022

Innovations in hydraulics and pneumatics

Tom Parker is pleased to confirm its attendance at the Fluid Power & Systems Exhibition 2022 which, after a four-year hiatus, is certain to be an event to remember. Visitors to Stand D42 will be able to see the company’s latest market innovations all under one roof, and members of Tom Parker’s highly experienced technical sales team will be on hand throughout the event to assist you, discuss your requirements and help you find the best solutions for your projects.

28th March 2022

Quickly prototype multiple machine vision applications

Embedded vision components are ever popular and being incorporated into a plethora of applications. What all these applications have in common is the need to pack more functionality into tight spaces. Often, it is advantageous for these systems make decisions on the edge.

28th March 2022

Absolute encoders for demanding precision measurement tasks

Wachendorff says its WDGA series multi-turn absolute encoders are well-proven for their highly precise performance, robustness and long working life for precision measurement and motion control applications across a broad range of industries. With a single turn resolution of up to 16-bits and a multiturn capability to 43 bits, the German sensor specialist’s EnDra magnetic encoding technology offers an angular measurement accuracy of ±0.09°, coupled with a feedback cycle time up to 50 µsec that suits high performance servo drives.

28th March 2022

Split cable entry system with ATEX certification

Cable management specialist M Buttkereit is now able to offer ATEX certification with many of its cable entry systems including its split cable entry frames and glands. ATEX certification is available for the DES split cable frame, the DES-Pred split cable gland and most DES-PDM multi cable entry plates.

28th March 2022

Euchner launches new MBM bus module for EtherCAT P

If there is one area where applications are becoming ever-more complex, it’s safety engineering. Industrial safety engineering specialist Euchner (UK) has not only kept up with this trend with its Multifunctional Gate Box (MGB) safety door system, but has gone a step further by employing modular design to make its latest version, the MGB2 Modular, fully customisable for maximum optimisation.

28th March 2022