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What makes a corrosion resistant bearing?

What makes a corrosion resistant bearing?

As the name suggests, corrosion-resistant bearings can be used in applications where corrodible materials wouldn’t suffice — think food processing, chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical production and bearings for marine applications. But, what materials suffice? Chris Johnson, managing director of miniature bearing supplier SMB Bearings, explains.

2nd September 2021
Advanced backstopping clutch technology cures problem on famous cog railway

Advanced backstopping clutch technology cures problem on famous cog railway

The famous Mount Washington Cog Railway in New Hampshire has been transporting visitors to the highest peak in the Northeastern US since 1869. At the summit, 6,288 ft. above sea level, the mountain experiences some of the most extreme weather conditions in the world with wind chill temperatures down to -102°F. A directly measured surface wind speed of 231 mph is a Northern and Western Hemisphere record. The 6-mile, 3-hour round trip features an average grade of 25% (some sections approach nearly 38%).

2nd September 2021
Sick

Sick"s Mini InspectorP611 packs in machine vision power

Sick has launched an ultra-compact and ultra-powerful all-in-one 2D vision sensor, the InspectorP611, which can be set up rapidly to conduct highly-reliable inline machine vision inspections even in the tightest of machine spaces, or when mounted on robot arms.

2nd September 2021
OKW

OKW"s new smooth-top SLIM-CASE for mobile electronics

OKW’s innovative and elegant new SLIM-CASE for mobile devices is now available in a smooth-top version for installing displays, push buttons and LEDs. Ergonomic SLIM-CASE (IP 54/65) is the new-generation handheld enclosure for mobile measuring and control applications, wireless communications, IoT/IIoT, healthcare, laboratories, offices, safety engineering and environmental technology.

2nd September 2021
Variohm EuroSensor leads the way for motorsport sensors

Variohm EuroSensor leads the way for motorsport sensors

Subjected to large temperature extremes, elevated shock and vibration levels as well as exposure to dirt, oil and corrosive fluids, sensors used in the motorsports industry for monitoring position, pressure and temperature see some of the harshest conditions imaginable for instrumentation measurement tasks.

2nd September 2021
Cycloidal gears from Nabtesco bring production performance to a new level

Cycloidal gears from Nabtesco bring production performance to a new level

With electrification of the drive train the automotive industry is embarking on new, sustainable paths. Now is the time to abandon outdated production methods and adopt alternative strategies. Cycloidal gears are successfully helping to shape this future. For the fully automated production lines for electric vehicles, they provide a real boost in efficiency: the high precision and power density of the gears reduce machining times, improve product quality, increase productivity and lower costs.

2nd September 2021
Motion plastics support mobility trends

Motion plastics support mobility trends

Our mobility is changing rapidly: e-scooters, e-bikes, e-cars and vehicles with alternative power sources are increasingly common. The concept of car sharing is also establishing itself in cities worldwide. At the IAA Mobility Show 2021 in Munich, Igus will present its motion plastics products, solutions and innovations on six top trending topics.

2nd September 2021
New laser distance sensor with IO-Link simplifies integration and commissioning

New laser distance sensor with IO-Link simplifies integration and commissioning

Precision sensor supplier Micro-Epsilon has extended its optoNCDT ILR2250-100 range of non-contact laser distance sensors to include a version with IO-Link, a widely used industrial communications networking standard (IEC61131-9) for connecting digital sensors and actuators to industrial fieldbus or Ethernet networks.

1st September 2021
FDB Panel Fittings offers gasket sealing for enclosure doors and windows

FDB Panel Fittings offers gasket sealing for enclosure doors and windows

Gasket, sealing profiles, window sealing and associated accessories for virtually all industrial applications are now available from FDB Panel Fittings via its ex-stock online store or through programmed order/delivery to match production schedules.

1st September 2021
Weg launches decentralised drive package with WG20 geared motors and MW500 VSDs

Weg launches decentralised drive package with WG20 geared motors and MW500 VSDs

Weg has announced availability of a decentralised drive package, consisting of WG20-series gear units, EUSAS motors and a MW500 variable speed drive (VSD). Compared with traditional drives, this compact and decentralised package provides lower energy consumption and a compact footprint, as well as improved flexibility.

1st September 2021
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