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Gas springs offer improved performance and lifespan

Gas springs offer improved performance and lifespan

Promising to deliver improved performance and a longer operational lifespan, Newtonline gas springs from Ace Controls International are available in cylinder sizes from 15 to 40mm with strokes from 20 to 1000mm and force ranges from 40 to 5000N.

25th May 2015
Coiled spring pins now offered in stainless steel

Coiled spring pins now offered in stainless steel

Spirol has introduced a line of 316 stainless steel coiled spring pins in metric sizes with nominal diameters ranging from 2-6mm and lengths from 8-50mm, designed for applications used in corrosive environments.

25th May 2015
Spring solutions for ball valves and bearing pre-load

Spring solutions for ball valves and bearing pre-load

Saving space yet offering the same force and deflection as ordinary coil/compression springs, wave springs have proven to be real problem solvers in a host of applications. Here we look at a sealing application within a ball valve, and how wave springs can provide bearing pre-load.

25th May 2015
IP65 addition to ergonomic family

IP65 addition to ergonomic family

The new 1553W IP65 sealed version of the ergonomically designed 1553 handheld enclosure family from Hammond Electronics is intended for housing any electronics that will be used in environments where dust and water is likely to be present.

25th May 2015
Automation in enclosure assembly

Automation in enclosure assembly

There are many and varied benefits to automation which a large number of industry sectors have clearly embraced. It seems strange then that so many panel builders, given they are regular suppliers to these sectors, have been slow to embrace the clear benefits of automation themselves.

25th May 2015
Liquid cooling for enclosures

Liquid cooling for enclosures

As engineers move to liquid cooling in high power electronics enclosures, so the role of connection technology has come to the fore, ensuring the connectors used in critical enclosures cooling circuits are spill and leak free, robust and reliable.

25th May 2015
Adhesive tapes playing key role in move to electric cars

Adhesive tapes playing key role in move to electric cars

As the move to electric vehicles gathers pace, OEMs are looking to new and lighter materials for bonding, joining and fixing. Adhesive tapes can provide an attractive alternative to more conventional methods.

25th May 2015
Automation for the artistry of beer making

Automation for the artistry of beer making

Whether it be light, dark, bitter, floral or in some cases a symphony of all the above, beer has been on the up for a while now. Emilian Axinia of Copa-Data discusses how automation in the brewing industry is helping this growth.

25th May 2015
Industrial PC from B&R awarded DNV GL certification

Industrial PC from B&R awarded DNV GL certification

B&R's Automation PC 910 has been awarded DNV GL certification for maritime applications. The industrial PC has been certified in accordance with GL 2010, IACS UR E10. Additionally, DNV GL confirms its compliance with IEC 60945, including the specified Compass Safe Distance. The Automation PC 910 is now available for use in many maritime and offshore applications.

20th May 2015
Teradyne announces Universal Robots acquisition

Teradyne announces Universal Robots acquisition

Teradyne is to acquire Universal Robots, the Danish pioneer of collaborative robots, for $285 million net of cash acquired plus $65 million if certain performance targets are met extending through 2018. The acquisition has been approved by the Board of Directors of each company and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2015 subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.

18th May 2015
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