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Shock absorber key in modified rowing machine

Shock absorber key in modified rowing machine

An adjustable industrial shock absorber is helping a young woman regain strength and mobility following a major operation to remove a tumour. The shock absorber is built into a modified rowing machine in a project coordinated by nationwide charity Remap.

20th February 2020
Alloy choices for springs

Alloy choices for springs

When choosing a spring for your industrial application, one of the major considerations is the material, as this will determine the spring’s suitability for the environment it is working in. Choose the wrong one and you could be facing a costly redesign or repair job down the line. Justin Lawrence, applications engineer at leading fastening and fixing supplier TFC, explains the suitability of different alloys for specific environments.

20th February 2020
Rittal adds new ranges of small and compact enclosures

Rittal adds new ranges of small and compact enclosures

Millions of customers worldwide currently rely on Rittal’s market-leading AE compact and small enclosures. Rittal, however, has raised the bar still further by launching its new AX and KX compact enclosure range, details of which will be on show at Drives & Controls 2020. The AX and KX enclosures are both embedded with digital processes, delivering simpler, faster assembly and component installation, greater flexibility and enhanced safety. 

20th February 2020
Smart enclosures choices for energy management systems

Smart enclosures choices for energy management systems

Industry 4.0 is the current buzzword of choice for engineers and marketing professionals across almost every market sector; and for good reason. Industry 4.0 describes the integration of digital communication with the industrial process to create a network of ‘smart’ tools and components that can improve efficiency, quality, productivity and safety.

20th February 2020
Lubrication-free spherical polymer components replace metal bearings

Lubrication-free spherical polymer components replace metal bearings

Heavy dirt accumulation, dust and swarf are commonplace for pillow blocks and fixed flange bearings. Constant lubrication and maintenance are therefore necessary. But this does not always have to be the case. Igus has developed lubrication-free alternatives using spherical components made of the high-performance plastic iglidur J, which can be fitted in a fabricated housing. The use of polymers prevents dirt and dust from settling in pillow blocks and fixed flange bearings.

20th February 2020
6-axis force/moment sensor is precise and versatile

6-axis force/moment sensor is precise and versatile

The new piezoelectric 6-component force/moment link, Type 9306A, from Kistler Instruments is equally suited to measuring the forces acting on electric hand tools, rocket engine test benches or robotics.

20th February 2020
Rod latch system simplifies multi-point locking

Rod latch system simplifies multi-point locking

The new Dirak rod latch kit from FDB Panel Fittings makes short work of installing a multi-point rod lock door closing mechanism, together with a standard quarter-turn latch, offering 2 or 3 point gasket pull-down for medium to large enclosure doors. The simple clip-and-cam fit operation suits dual round or flat rods mounted within the gasket sealed area – or externally. The rod latch mechanism offers a high level of closing convenience and strength in just one closing process. A full complement of quarter-turns, rods, rod guides and cams are available with a grounding nut to ensure earth continuity through the mechanism and door.

20th February 2020
ATC Semitec signs distribution agreement with Heraeus Nexensos

ATC Semitec signs distribution agreement with Heraeus Nexensos

ATC Semitec, the UK’s leading distributor of temperature sensors, has announced that the Heraeus Nexensos’ range of platinum sensors has joined its line-up of precision thermal components. Heraeus is the worldwide market and technology leader in platinum thin film technology.

20th February 2020
Robotics on the move

Robotics on the move

Mechanical power transmissions and motion control drive expert Stober is collaborating with Stäubli Robotics to expand its range of robots. Stober is supplying Stäubli with additional axes that enable the robot manufacturer to configure their multi-axis robots with even more dynamic options for precise, high-speed tasks.

20th February 2020
Making the right choice for process control valves

Making the right choice for process control valves

Damien Moran, Field Segment Manager, Hygienic, Pharmaceutical at Bürkert, looks at some of the basic differentiators of process valves as well as some recent design developments.

20th February 2020
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