Industrial Technology

Redundant PLCnext Control devices for maximum availability

With its redundancy function, the high-performance RFC 4072R PLCnext Control device from Phoenix Contact is said to be ideal for use in high-availability applications. This PLC is a part of the PLCnext Technology ecosystem, currently the most open automation platform on the market.

15th March 2022

High reliability power for offshore wind turbine research project

Puls Power is supporting a university project which is aimed at detecting damage to the grout connections in offshore wind turbines. Grouted connections in offshore wind turbines are formed by attaching overlapping steel piles with an ultra-high strength cementitious grout. The structural performance of grouted connections is critical for the substructures to exhibit sufficient resistance to environmental loads.

11th March 2022

Quarter turn latches specified for electric vehicle charging stations

Eldon has introduced an all-new range of charging stations for electric vehicles. They use a sheet-metal enclosure that is oxylane-treated with a C5-class varnish as a corrosion inhibitor, and the cabinets have been designed for impact resistance to IK10 with ingress protection to IP54. Reliable locking combined with ease of access to the inside of the cabinets was high on the ‘must haves’ list for Eldon engineers when designing the new range. As a result, standard cylinder locks from Swedish manufacturer Industrilas have been exclusively specified on the project.

8th March 2022

Eplan links networks of CAE users and service providers

Solutions provider Eplan is presenting a new service in the form of the Eplan Marketplace – an international platform that networks users of CAE software and service providers. Examples include in engineering, control cabinet manufacturing, panel building and consulting. Quick access to service providers in these Eplan environments ensures trouble-free working on a project, even in the event of resource issues.

3rd March 2022

Phoenix Contact provides Ethernet switches for harsh environments

The FL Switch 1000NT series from Phoenix Contact has been further expanded to introduce wide temperature models with advanced approvals for process and maritime markets. These switches offer a robust, metal housing, with great port density, and a best-in-class automation protocol traffic prioritization. The seven models allow for applications in a variety of industries such as oil and gas and shipbuilding.

2nd March 2022

Biometric locking from Emka for server racks and electronic cabinets

Emka continues evolve the cabinet security industry with its biometric ‘at the door’ system for data centre racking and other sensitive data applications across the financial and public service environments, as well as for vulnerable industrial situations.

23rd February 2022

FDB hinges with removable pins for specialist panels

FDB Panel Fittings has addressed the needs of panel builders and installers with a range of removable pin hinges – now available ex-stock for urgent delivery from its Online Shop. Easily removable hinge pins facilitate better access during manufacture and installation by allowing doors to be removed from enclosures and cabinets then simply refitted when each process has been completed.

17th February 2022

IP54 rated split multi-cable entry frames for cables with connectors

Foremost Electronics announces the availability of the latest addition to Icotek’s range of cable entry plates. The KEL-FA range is a compact system to designed route and seal any combination of pre-terminated cables, conduits or pneumatic hoses using Icotek KT series grommets.

14th February 2022

A time and cost saving development for panel and machine builders

Over recent years wire termination technology has slowly migrated away from the traditional screw terminal and moved towards ‘screwless’ terminations. This was first seen on the simple DIN rail terminal and then on other hardware such as PLCs, relay sockets and more.

7th February 2022

Rencol’s positioning hinges save space and expense, and improve access

Positioning hinges are an efficient, compact and money saving solution to enclosure and cabinet access. Like its detent hinges, Rencol’s torque positioning hinges combine several useful features in a single device.