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MD800 compact AC multidrive answers call of European OEMs to slash cabinet sizes and installation costs

MD800 compact AC multidrive answers call of European OEMs to slash cabinet sizes and installation costs

Industrial automation group Inovance Technology Europe has announced the release of the MD800, an AC multidrive designed to meet the needs of European OEMs for ever more flexible and scalable multidrive performance in an ever more compact footprint.

10th December 2021
Mouser Electronics and Hartland Controls announce global distribution agreement

Mouser Electronics and Hartland Controls announce global distribution agreement

Mouser Electronics has announced a global distribution agreement with Hartland Controls, a supplier of components used in HVAC and other industrial applications. According to the agreement, Mouser will offer customers a range of motor run capacitors, definite purpose contactors, transformers, and other electrical control solutions.

10th December 2021
Washdown rated 700 Series inductives keep compost machine on track

Washdown rated 700 Series inductives keep compost machine on track

Agriculture is increasing its use of complex automation in its machinery and an unusual example application is in the tracks of composting machines. Contrinex’s robust V4A/ 316L stainless-steel sensors are trusted to operate reliably inside the track drive rotor. Withstanding dust, humidity and high temperatures, the sensors enable the machine to provide the fast drying of materials and optimal decomposition with reliable sanitisation being ensured.

10th December 2021
Bearing swell problem solved for percussion hammer drill

Bearing swell problem solved for percussion hammer drill

A nylon bearing-swell problem almost led to the abandonment of a project to develop a new percussion hammer drill until the drill maker turned to Vesconite Hilube no-swell wear-resistant bearings.

9th December 2021
Abssac invests in CNC turning centre for lead and ball screws

Abssac invests in CNC turning centre for lead and ball screws

Abssac has installed a new ROMI GL250M CNC turning centre, which it says transforms its machining scope and capability. The turning centre offs integral C axis milling capability for off centre drilling, as well as a milling process for items such as key ways and polygon turning.

9th December 2021
Extended range of stainless steel enclosure hinges from FDB Panel Fittings

Extended range of stainless steel enclosure hinges from FDB Panel Fittings

FDB Panel Fittings says a stylish new Dirak stainless steel hinge in its range offers increased protection against unauthorised access due to its specific design and construction. This especially robust 180° hinge, with interlocking leaves, features welded-in-place, non-removable hinge pins and welded mounting studs which are not accessible from the outside of the cabinet – so providing greater security when used in outdoor/public areas.

9th December 2021
Parker launches new optimised FEM quick coupling series

Parker launches new optimised FEM quick coupling series

Parker Hannifin has launched the new optimised FEM quick coupling series which it says offers an increased working pressure up to 350 bar and a decreased pressure drop for better flow properties.

9th December 2021
Softing Industrial Automation contributes its edgePlug product family to the Siemens Industrial Edge Ecosystem

Softing Industrial Automation contributes its edgePlug product family to the Siemens Industrial Edge Ecosystem

Softing plans to launch its new edgePlug product family for the Siemens Industrial Edge Ecosystem in the first quarter of 2022. The company is thus one of the first third party product providers on the Siemens Industrial Edge Marketplace.

9th December 2021
New pumps meet the challenges of handling tough abrasives

New pumps meet the challenges of handling tough abrasives

A new range of internal gear pumps said to be suited to applications involving asphalt and bitumen have been added to the Viking Universal Series of pumps available from Michael Smith Engineers. Viking Pump has continually developed its range of Universal Seal internal gear pumps and the new ASP series is another example of an upgraded option for handling the toughest abrasives.

9th December 2021
BFPA publishes three minimum education recommendation guides

BFPA publishes three minimum education recommendation guides

The BFPA has produced three minimum education recommendation guides covering hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical/electronics. The guides, which took two years to compile, represent the consolidated view of leading representatives and experts within the fluid power industry. 

9th December 2021
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