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Quality enclosures for potentially explosive environments

Quality enclosures for potentially explosive environments

RS Components has introduced an RS Pro range of painted die-cast aluminium enclosures that are designed for use where there is a potentially explosive atmosphere. Offering ATEX and IECEx certification, the series has been built to provide a high quality yet cost-effective protective option for equipment deployed in hazardous environments.

20th February 2017
Enclosure hardware to protect both users and equipment

Enclosure hardware to protect both users and equipment

Modern electronic controls are traditionally housed in large enclosures or cabinets – and sometimes desks or other custom panels. These enclosures not only have to protect the sensitive electronics within, but also increasingly have to a barrier to unauthorised interference, as well as playing a significant part in ensuring operator safety. 

20th February 2017
How to design and size a busbar

How to design and size a busbar

The introduction of the IEC 61439 switchgear and control standards has had significant implications for the design and performance of the copper busbar system. It’s an area which design engineers need to appreciate, not least because the new testing regime and the requirement for compliance has changed the way we think about the selection of the busbar system.

20th February 2017
Appliance manufacturer turns to mk for accumulating pallet recirculation system

Appliance manufacturer turns to mk for accumulating pallet recirculation system

An mk accumulating pallet recirculation system is proving the perfect solution for transporting the housings of dishwashers for a leading German white goods manufacturer. the mk SPU 2040 enables cost-effective and dynamic feeding, buffering, positioning and separating of workpiece pallets (WT).

20th February 2017
Hammond enhances modification capability

Hammond enhances modification capability

Hammond Electronics has made substantial investments in equipment, people and systems at its Basingstoke European HQ to expand its in-house modification capacity, improve service levels and reduce lead times. 

20th February 2017
Aluminium profiles enable improved logistics and handling

Aluminium profiles enable improved logistics and handling

Minitec says its robust and sturdy modular profile system lends itself perfectly to custom built designs where the structure you are looking for has to fit within the physical environment of your operation – you can usually more easily adjust the design requirement of the product you are wanting than become embroiled in costly factory lay-out changes to accommodate new fixtures and fittings.

20th February 2017
Pneumax highlights capabilities at Southern Manufacturing

Pneumax highlights capabilities at Southern Manufacturing

Pneumatic control equipment specialist Pneumax will be showing a comprehensive range of air preparation equipment, pneumatic, mechanical and electrically operated control valves as well as manifold assemblies which can operate using serial system protocols such as CANopen, PROFIBUS, DeviceNET AND EtherCAT.

17th February 2017
Curved rails from Igus at Southern Manufacturing

Curved rails from Igus at Southern Manufacturing

Like all drylin systems, the easy-to-install drylin W curved rails and self-aligning carriages do not require lubrication and therefore run maintenance-free. A pivoting spherical ball, made of the engineering plastic, iglidur J, is used to self-align the carriage for smooth, reliable movement along the rail.

17th February 2017
Autodesk highlights 2017 FeatureCAM and PowerMill CAM at Southern Manufacturing

Autodesk highlights 2017 FeatureCAM and PowerMill CAM at Southern Manufacturing

Autodesk is showing its new 2017 CAM products for a multitude of advanced manufacturing applications ranging from CNC mill and lathe programming to complex mould and die manufacturing. These new products combine the heritage of industry leadership in CAM software from Delcam with Autodesk’s 3D design and manufacturing prowess, presenting Autodesk CAM customers with a powerful and unique user experience.

17th February 2017
Sizing software applies to whole drive train

Sizing software applies to whole drive train

Precision gearheads, couplings, rack and pinion systems and linear or rotary actuators for any level of application, will be highlighted by Wittenstein at Southern Manufacturing 2017. The company’s stand will feature its extensive product range including both long- established products and new additions, including the latest value line range.

17th February 2017
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