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Flexible power for undersea lines and tethered drones

Flexible power for undersea lines and tethered drones

The 3kW high voltage (HV) DC power supplies manufactured by Cotek are now available from power conversion specialist Relec Electronics. The flexible AEK 3000 HV Series offers 90 to 264V AC input and a choice of regulated, single outputs (150, 200, 250, 300, and 400V DC). An auxiliary output is selectable from +5V/0.5A or +9V/0.3A. The high efficiency AC-DC converters are supplied in fully enclosed cases, with integrated fans for cooling operation in space-limited applications. Dimensions are just 280 x 170 x 64mm. Models in the series have built-in redundancy.

24th November 2020
High flow and low pressure drop maximises output

High flow and low pressure drop maximises output

Tom Parker has introduced a new range of CEJN safety hose reels for compressed air, water, and electricity. From a safety perspective, the team at CEJN evaluated different reels on the market, looking into injuries suffered by people and harm to the environment. Four areas were highlighted: hose retraction, hose replacement, stop-balls and locking.

24th November 2020
Helping OEMs bring new machine features to market

Helping OEMs bring new machine features to market

Eaton has launched its SFX programmable safety controller, an IEC 61508 safety integrity level (SIL) 2 certified controller for stationary and mobile embedded hydraulics system applications. Featuring a rugged mechanical design and unmatched flexibility, the SFX controller gives original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) the ability to develop and certify functionally safe platforms quickly and cost-efficiently.

24th November 2020
How to reduce cabinet clutter in food production

How to reduce cabinet clutter in food production

Food manufacturers can achieve flexible production at minimal labour costs, by adopting automation without cabinets. Stephen Hayes, managing director of Beckhoff Automation UK, explains how food processing operations can be reconfigured with machines that can be transported and moved, more easily and faster than traditional machinery.

24th November 2020
Reliable detection of different objects

Reliable detection of different objects

Time-of-Flight laser sensors can reliably detect objects of various colours and materials, based on the time difference between the emission of light and its return to the sensor. here, Martin Wyatt, Business Development Manager at Carlo Gavazzi UK, outlines some of the benefits and applications for these compact devices.

24th November 2020
System for filling cardboard boxes

System for filling cardboard boxes

mk Profile Systems was faced with a request from a cosmetics company to design and provide a comprehensive modular system for loading product into boxes whilst still maintaining hygiene requirements. The design had to account for a box filling machine for different tube formats with a capacity of 200 tubes per minute and 4 boxes per minute.

24th November 2020
Construction site robot ready for outer space

Construction site robot ready for outer space

In the building of Chiron, a new breed of construction robot, eight mechanical engineering, two electrical engineering and three systems engineering students have put their theoretical knowledge into practice. profiles from item provide key to the project.

24th November 2020
Motors for infrared technology systems

Motors for infrared technology systems

Dave Walsha, commercial development officer at Electromechanical Systems (EMS), looks at the applications of infrared technology and the motor technologies advancing them.

24th November 2020
New harmony: the G5-5 harmonic recommendations demand attention

New harmony: the G5-5 harmonic recommendations demand attention

The new G5-5 recommendations on harmonic disturbance are a significant change to the previous G5-4. System integrators and end users must take note to ensure compliance and variable speed drive manufacturers will also need to assist by making their product data available. Wayne Turtill, Product Manager for Variable Speed Drives, Servos and Low Voltage Switchgear at Mitsubishi Electric UK, explains the impact of G5-5.

24th November 2020
Considerations for a linear guidance system

Considerations for a linear guidance system

The fundamental element of any production cell is how to guide and transfer a component around the system. There are many options, each offering different advantages. When choosing which guidance system to specify, there are a few key aspects that should be taken into consideration. This article will consider recirculating ball bearing guide systems versus HepcoMotion’s V guide systems.

24th November 2020
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