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Locking gas springs for standing wheelchairs

Locking gas springs for standing wheelchairs

Wheelchair manufacturer Levo is employing lockable gas springs on its standing wheelchairs, bringing even greater reliability and making them easier to control.

20th February 2017
Spring loaded slam cam for door cylinder locks, handles and inserts

Spring loaded slam cam for door cylinder locks, handles and inserts

The latest offering from FDB Panel Fittings is a very helpful spring loaded lock cam from sales partner Dirak. The 7-076 tab provides a secure spring loaded slam function so that doors and covers may be simply shut closed and locked in one simple operation. The slam cam is especially useful for self-closing doors and covers, ensuring that security is maintained when the operator leaves.

20th February 2017
Five top tips to help in maximising spring life

Five top tips to help in maximising spring life

Nick and Dan Goss share a few tips on maximising spring life, focusing on material choice, temperature, stress and shock considerations, manufacturing processes, and the importance of natural frequency.

20th February 2017
Material considerations

Material considerations

Chris Petts of Lee Spring discusses material developments in spring production, and the use of Elgiloy in industrial springs.

20th February 2017
Quality enclosures for potentially explosive environments

Quality enclosures for potentially explosive environments

RS Components has introduced an RS Pro range of painted die-cast aluminium enclosures that are designed for use where there is a potentially explosive atmosphere. Offering ATEX and IECEx certification, the series has been built to provide a high quality yet cost-effective protective option for equipment deployed in hazardous environments.

20th February 2017
Enclosure hardware to protect both users and equipment

Enclosure hardware to protect both users and equipment

Modern electronic controls are traditionally housed in large enclosures or cabinets – and sometimes desks or other custom panels. These enclosures not only have to protect the sensitive electronics within, but also increasingly have to a barrier to unauthorised interference, as well as playing a significant part in ensuring operator safety. 

20th February 2017
How to design and size a busbar

How to design and size a busbar

The introduction of the IEC 61439 switchgear and control standards has had significant implications for the design and performance of the copper busbar system. It’s an area which design engineers need to appreciate, not least because the new testing regime and the requirement for compliance has changed the way we think about the selection of the busbar system.

20th February 2017
Appliance manufacturer turns to mk for accumulating pallet recirculation system

Appliance manufacturer turns to mk for accumulating pallet recirculation system

An mk accumulating pallet recirculation system is proving the perfect solution for transporting the housings of dishwashers for a leading German white goods manufacturer. the mk SPU 2040 enables cost-effective and dynamic feeding, buffering, positioning and separating of workpiece pallets (WT).

20th February 2017
Hammond enhances modification capability

Hammond enhances modification capability

Hammond Electronics has made substantial investments in equipment, people and systems at its Basingstoke European HQ to expand its in-house modification capacity, improve service levels and reduce lead times. 

20th February 2017
Aluminium profiles enable improved logistics and handling

Aluminium profiles enable improved logistics and handling

Minitec says its robust and sturdy modular profile system lends itself perfectly to custom built designs where the structure you are looking for has to fit within the physical environment of your operation – you can usually more easily adjust the design requirement of the product you are wanting than become embroiled in costly factory lay-out changes to accommodate new fixtures and fittings.

20th February 2017
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