Industrial Technology

Beckhoff hosts week-long virtual event sharing insight into drive technology

Automation technology expert Beckhoff Automation UK is hosting a week-long series of virtual events to inform mechanical and electrical engineers on the latest drive technologies. The event, taking place May 24–28, 2021, aims to share insights into the practical use of drive technologies, exploring specific topics ranging from control cabinet installation to drive axes commissioning and servicing. Registration for the live sessions is open now.

27th April 2021

Atam cable entry connectors now VDE approved

VDE (Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker) – the highest authority in regulations for electrical technologies – has certified Atam’s KA and KB cable entry connectors in compliance with the DIN EN 60529 (VDE 0470) standard. Atam has therefore become Italy’s first company to join a restricted club of European companies that have obtained this prestigious certification, thanks to the high quality and reliability of its products, which are globally used by major solenoid valve manufacturers.

26th April 2021

Smart Pallet Mover from Interroll provides performance boost for manufacturing logistics

It is not the performance of modern production machines but their material supply that promises the greatest potential for further productivity increases in industrial companies today. So says Interroll which, with the new Smart Pallet Mover (SPM), has launched a award winning solution that can be adapted as a flexible and modular pallet management system to meet a wide range of application requirements in industrial manufacturing.

25th April 2021

Fully EMC-shielded and highly robust outdoor housings can now be rear-mounted

The metal housings in the Han EMV and Han HPR series are now available in versions that enable contact inserts to be mounted from the rear, an option that simplifies the placement of interfaces on switch cabinet walls, increases the installation speed and lowers costs in the long term.

25th April 2021

Versatile safety magnetic sensors with long switching distance

Carlo Gavazzi has launched the latest family of MC88C safety magnetic sensors. Together with the MC36C magnetic actuator it can provide an effective monitoring and protection solution for safety gates; when connected to a safety module these sensors meet the requirements of PLe/Category 4 according to EN ISO 13849-1 for stopping or disconnecting dangerous machine movements.

25th April 2021

Record 168 motion plastics innovations launched by Igus

In very tough business conditions, Igus has launched more new products in 2020/21 than the previous year – from integrated robotic drives to ball bearings with 21 times the high-speed service life.

22nd April 2021

Sealed B0 IP67 Series enclosures from BCL hold PCBs vertically or horizontally

Protecting PCBs from the elements effectively is the task of the B0 Series of IP67 enclosures from UK manufacturer BCL Enclosures. Ensuring continued functioning of electronic circuit boards, these IP67-rated enclosures are made totally dust and particulate tight with a vacuum seal and can protect their contents against the effects of full immersion in up to 1 metre of water for as long as 30 minutes. There are multiple applications for the B0 Series, including in industrial and marine environments.

22nd April 2021

Elesa launches new ranges of wire rope isolators, spring mounts and cushions

New Elesa ranges of stainless steel damping elements offer different designs for different jobs – AVC wire rope isolators are suitable for low-frequency damping with high deflections. Their function is to prevent damage to structures and preserve the correct operation of sensitive equipment while also reducing noise. The sister range of AVM spring mounts is excellent for low vibration with high deflections, while AVF metal cushions are compact for small spaces, higher frequencies and smaller deflections.

22nd April 2021

FP 70 smooth flow pump from KNF is low in pulsation and high in efficiency

KNF is bringing some much-needed calm to the world. By adding the FP 70 to its Smooth Flow liquid pump family, KNF is addressing the market need for pumps with lower pulsation. The new product combines the established strengths of KNF diaphragm pump technology – self priming and dry running ability, gentle and clean liquid transfer, excellent chemical and abrasion resistance – with the smooth flow normally associated with gear and centrifugal pump technologies. This unique combination makes the FP 70 a tempting all round package for customers in all markets, where reliable and gentle transfer of precious liquids is key.

22nd April 2021

New catalogue details Parker range of instrumentation valves and manifolds

Parker Instrumentation Products Division Europe – part of Parker Hannifin – has launched its latest catalogue and most up-to-date needle valves and manifold solutions range. Designed with engineers in mind and the ever more demanding needs of the applications, this catalogue details the full capabilities of Parker’s manifold range, manufactured in the UK.

22nd April 2021

Machine Building

Beckhoff hosts week-long virtual event sharing insight into drive technology

Atam cable entry connectors now VDE approved

Smart Pallet Mover from Interroll provides performance boost for manufacturing logistics

Fully EMC-shielded and highly robust outdoor housings can now be rear-mounted

Versatile safety magnetic sensors with long switching distance

Record 168 motion plastics innovations launched by Igus

Sealed B0 IP67 Series enclosures from BCL hold PCBs vertically or horizontally

Elesa launches new ranges of wire rope isolators, spring mounts and cushions

FP 70 smooth flow pump from KNF is low in pulsation and high in efficiency

New catalogue details Parker range of instrumentation valves and manifolds