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Real-world example of the new igus e-spool power

Real-world example of the new igus e-spool power

Part of the e-spool energy supply system, e-spool power is fitted with an electric motor and electronic control system with limit switches, to drive and control the standard e-chain to travel lengths of up to 50m. The twisterband connects the roll to the shaft block, which acts as the interface to the permanently installed cables.

30th July 2015
'Intelligent' input expansion unit maintains a PLd performance level

'Intelligent' input expansion unit maintains a PLd performance level

With the new Elobau interface, performance level "d" in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1 is still achieved when safety sensors are connected in series.

30th July 2015
Robust, lightweight PEEK safety screens

Robust, lightweight PEEK safety screens

Protecting sensitive components in critical fluids handling applications such as those occurring in the medical, scientific and aerospace industries is essential for safety and optimum performance.  While critical components are often relatively immune to low levels of small size contaminants, a single large particle can cause blockages, resulting in system failure and down-time.  Miniature component specialist Lee Products offers a complete range of flange mount, HI-BAR Safety Screens which now includes options made entirely from PEEK (Poly-EtherEtherKetone).

30th July 2015
Rittal's busbar systems prove highly seaworthy

Rittal's busbar systems prove highly seaworthy

Rittal's comprehensive maritime product range has expanded further with the news that its popular busbar systems RiLine, Maxi-PLS and Flat-PLS have passed the most stringent testing enabling them to be integrated within Ri4Power modular switchgear systems and used on board ships in designated sealed areas, such as engine rooms.

30th July 2015
Compressed air preparation with the Festo MS series just got easier

Compressed air preparation with the Festo MS series just got easier

Festo are launching a Quick Selection guide with the 79 most popular compressed air preparation components and assemblies. All the parts are available off-the-shelf for fast easy delivery at Festo.direct. Configurations are still available where safety, energy efficiency, machine diagnostic or specific filtration grades are required to comply with standards or directives.

30th July 2015

Eddy current principle applied to high temperature sensing

Eddy current principle applied to high temperature sensing

A new inductive temperature sensing technique reaches places other techniques can't reach, opening up measurement of high temperatures in the most demanding applications.

29th July 2015
Canon Europe enters the 3D machine vision market

Canon Europe enters the 3D machine vision market

Canon Europe has announced its entry into the growing machine vision market in Europe, with the launch of 3D machine vision systems for use with industrial robots - capable of high-speed, high-accuracy three-dimensional recognition of objects. Using the systems in combination with a robotic arm can increase production efficiencies in factories by facilitating the automatic high-speed supply of parts to production lines.

29th July 2015
Schaeffler lends it support to winning Teen Tech team

Schaeffler lends it support to winning Teen Tech team

Precision bearing and automotive component supplier Schaeffler (UK) Ltd has provided invaluable support to a team of 13-year old pupils from Ysgol Glan-y-Mor School in Burry Port, Wales, who recently won the 'Transport Award' in the National Teen Tech Finals held in London on 7th July 2015.

28th July 2015
Helping Formula Student racing team feed its need for speed

Helping Formula Student racing team feed its need for speed

When a team of students from the University of Hertfordshire was tasked to make this year's UH Racing car much lighter than in previous years, at first, the assignment seemed daunting. Fortunately Igus, one of the team's sponsors, was more than happy to pitch in, explaining the features and benefits of using complex technical polymer and ultralight metal components in place of the more traditional steel ones.

27th July 2015
Motors can combine enhanced hygiene with major cost savings

Motors can combine enhanced hygiene with major cost savings

Designed to help enhance hygiene for the food manufacturing and processing industry, Lafert's stainless steel 'Marlin' motors also offer the potential for significant cost saving benefits worth £1000s. Lafert's Marlin range includes smooth-bodied, IP66 rated motors. The smooth body ensures there are no crevices to trap food or any other material to create potential hygiene issues - even the usual name plate details are etched into the body to eliminate that particular material catchment risk.

27th July 2015
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