Industrial Technology

Pepperl+Fuchs shows first switch with Ethernet Advanced Physical Layer

Ethernet-APL will look familiar to users in process industries. It combines two well-known technologies: Ethernet for seamless, parallel communication – and robust two-wire technology combined with explosion protection for the field within the process plant. Ethernet-APL thus enables the digitisation of the instrumentation.

5th November 2021

OKW"s new EVOTEC size 125 designer table-top enclosures

OKW has added a new 125 size to its elegant EVOTEC range of designer table-top plastic enclosures. Designers specify tough but soft-contoured EVOTEC for applications including measurement and control, IT, IoT/IIoT, gateways, medical, laboratory and environmental technology.

4th November 2021

Official inauguration of the new Phoenix Contact E-Mobility production site in Poland

The new Phoenix Contact E-Mobility production facility in the Rzeszów-Dworzysko Science and Technology Park was officially inaugurated in October, in the presence of the mayor, Konrad FijoÅ‚ek. “The extension of our production facilities at a new location in Poland is a decisive step in response to the developments of e-mobility,” underlines Michael Heinemann, the CEO of Phoenix Contact E-Mobility.

3rd November 2021

Integrating electric motors into efficient smart factory systems

Hussain Ahmed, global digital product manager for motor starting and safety within ABB Electrification’s smart power business, explores how digitally connected motors can allow end users to harness the benefits of predictive maintenance to maximise the efficiency of their motor system.

3rd November 2021

IoT functionality should come as standard

Rich Carpenter and Silvia Gonzalez from Emerson explains why the inclusion of IoT functionality in machine designs should now be considered the norm.

3rd November 2021

It has to be steel for many cable carrier applications

For cable management in extreme conditions, properties such as strength, temperature resistance, hardness, impact strength and corrosion characteristics are invaluable. In such applications, explain the experts at Kabelschlepp Metool, there is often simply no alternative to steel.

3rd November 2021

High-quality slam latches on ex-stock delivery from FDB Panel Fittings

FDB says its online store is proving an excellent resource for those needing a single point of contact for many different latch configurations such as slam latches. Slam latch variants from sales partners including Dirak and others are listed with sliding door latches, push-button types, sliding latches, refrigeration style and a stainless steel flush T handle.

3rd November 2021

The types of hinges and where to use them

Choosing the appropriate hinge is an important step in the design process of many product applications. Though it seems simple enough, there are a number of factors that must be considered when deciding which type of hinge to use in an application, as Stewart Beck, global product manager at Southco, explains.

3rd November 2021

Stainless steel enclosures are IP66-rated for safe wash-down

BCL Enclosures’ new BEDSS stainless steel series of lockable, solid door enclosures are specially designed to provide high-quality, secure, cost-effective protection for specialist and demanding electronic and electrical installations.

3rd November 2021

Enclosures specified to protect the UK"s machines

The choices made in selecting enclosures for industrial applications can have a significant effect on the performance and reliability of equipment. Chris Lloyd, managing director of Spelsberg UK, explains the key requirements OEMs need to consider when choosing their enclosure manufacturer.

3rd November 2021