Industrial Technology

Design Engineering

Slim, versatile and cascadable

Slim, versatile and cascadable

The new Datalogic SLIM safety light curtain from OEM Automatic is the perfect solution to protect machines where space saving and simplicity of use are the main requirements.

23rd March 2016
Electrical safety assured with enclosures

Electrical safety assured with enclosures

Safety and security are two high priorities for installers and users of electrical switchgear. To prevent personal injury or property damage as a result of issues such as fault currents (short circuits), a number of industry standards and regulations have to be followed. These also cover the potential equalisation between all the metallic parts of an enclosure.

23rd March 2016
Are you switched on to the new door safety standards?

Are you switched on to the new door safety standards?

Important changes to safety standards for door and gate switching have set tougher rules that all designers, builders and operators of machinery must be aware of. Martin Kidman, machinery safety specialist at Sick UK, explains.

23rd March 2016
Incremental encoder for low speed tasks

Incremental encoder for low speed tasks

In the drive to achieve and maintain the competitive edge OEMs and machine builders will appreciate the innovative, low-cost and user-friendly motion control solutions being developed by transmission and control specialist Rotalink. A good example of this is its incremental dual channel encoder which is available across their range of modular brushed DC motors and gearboxes and is proving to be successful in numerous positioning applications. 

23rd March 2016
Tailor-made packaging of fibre optic cables

Tailor-made packaging of fibre optic cables

As a consequence of the increased significance of data transmission using fibre-optic cable technology in structured cabling, Metz Connect produces and sells pre-configured installation cables (PCIC) with universal cables as well as with mini-breakout cables. 

23rd March 2016
Improved sensor design eases installation

Improved sensor design eases installation

Curtiss-Wright’s Industrial division has launched a new non-contact, rotary position sensor. With an 8mm low-profile sensor body and a small footprint, this fully-encapsulated, IP68/IP69K-rated sensor offers high levels of performance against water, dust, shock, vibration and temperature. The NRH300DP is suited for use in on- and off-highway vehicles, and as a cost-effective solution for medium volume applications where a select number of options or degree of customisation may be required. 

23rd March 2016
Contactless connectors for industrial machinery

Contactless connectors for industrial machinery

RS Components has introduced a new range of ARISO contactless connectors from TE Connectivity. The ARISO connectivity platform is a hybrid interconnection system that is based on contactless power and data technology and enables easy connectivity over a short distance without physical connection. 

23rd March 2016
Factors to consider for thickness measurement

Factors to consider for thickness measurement

If measurements from two non-contact laser displacement sensors are evaluated together, the thickness of an object can be determined. However, as Chris Jones of Micro Epsilon explains, the accuracy of measurement is determined by a number of factors.

23rd March 2016
Evolving network standards for the Industrial Internet of Things

Evolving network standards for the Industrial Internet of Things

In its latest Trend Watch, giving insights today on the innovations of tomorrow, the experts at National Instruments have identified the next-generation standard Time-Sensitive Networks as a key enabler in industrial Ethernet networks.

23rd March 2016
Reliable brakes for linear axes, tested by TÃœV

Reliable brakes for linear axes, tested by TÃœV

Suspended loads in machines and systems represent a substantial risk potential – in particular when people stand beneath them. With the ROBA-linearstop, Mayr Power Transmission has long provided a full-quality safety brake for gravity-loaded axes which has been tested by the TÜV. Now, the company has also had its pneumatic clamping unit certified by the TÜV Süd. 

23rd March 2016
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