Industrial Technology

Network communication opens new opportunities for industrial joysticks

Lifting a steel beam, moving a container or controlling a crane does not require much raw strength nowadays. On the contrary, what is required is dexterity and a joystick. Kristianstads Lyftdon AB in Sweden has long experience of producing ergonomic solutions for the operator cabins from which you control cranes and industrial operations. With the help of HMS Anybus technology, their new joystick can be used in industrial applications using Profinet.

23rd September 2021

Emka swinghandle locking solutions for switch and control cabinets

Emka has announced that it now offers a wide range of market-leading swinghandle designs that feature a safe rest position with leverage comparable to an L handle, but without the protrusion where people and clothing may get caught. This is important in often busy and crowded industrial environments, where protruding handles might otherwise present a safety hazard. Their low profile also provides a smoother surface when in transit, where L and T handles can damage adjacent cabinets or may need on-site installation – a swinghandle design resolves all these problems.

23rd September 2021

FDB provides ex-stock product availability from online store

FDB Panel Fittings has made its ex-stock selection of multi-point cabinet closure hardware is available from its online store. These swinghandles and rod systems enable enclosures and cabinets to be equipped with high-quality closure systems which support appropriate IP protection and security levels.

22nd September 2021

13.3-inch full HD TFT delivers exceptional optical performance

Display solutions and embedded systems provider, Review Display Systems (RDS) has announced the introduction of a new 13.3-inch TFT display module from industrial display manufacturer Tianma. The P-series P1330FHF1MA00 features Full HD (FHD) resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels), a wide 16:9 aspect ratio and in-plane switching (IPS) technology which provides excellent optical performance.

22nd September 2021

Round cable entries for diameter combinations up to 22.5 mm

Conta-Clip has further expanded its KES-E cable entry program for screwless mounting, adding metric 50 mm variants: the new KES-E-R cable entries allow for quick and secure feeding of cables into control cabinets or machine housings. The plates are simply manually pressed into the machined openings. The inner, elastic sealing lip of the profile seal bulges on the inside of the panel, ensuring secure and vibration-proof hold. In order to feed cables or hoses into a housing, users simply pierce the surface membrane at one of the marked centre points and push the conduit through.

22nd September 2021

New Elesa stainless steel hinges in AISI 304 grade

Stainless steel hinges in AISI 304 grade join Elesa’s existing ranges in both 304 and 316 grades, offering high strength for heavy doors as well as excellent corrosion resistance. They are said to be especially suited to enclosure installations in arduous environments. This includes pharmaceutical labs, kitchens, hospitals, processing and packaging, also agriculture, marine, offshore, petrochemical plants, coastal/seaside and other outdoor applications where weathering is a major concern. Various types of externally mounted flap-type hinges include the new CMM-TR-SST with optional flap configurations – also the new GN 7237 parallelogram style hinge series for internal fitment to enclosures and cabinets.

21st September 2021

Cable management for lifting and transport vehicles

For lifting platforms and work platforms, Kabelschlepp Metool offers the TKK series – dirt-repellent, extremely solid plastic cable carriers that are ideal for use in small installation spaces. In addition, the manufacturer offers the TKSR95 – a steel cable carrier that was also developed for lifting equipment – as well as special versions for reliable routing and separation of rigid hydraulic hoses and electric cables in extending stabilization legs for commercial vehicles.

21st September 2021

SOLIDWORKS 2022 enhancements accelerate product development

Dassault Systèmes has introduced SOLIDWORKS 2022, the latest release of its portfolio of 3D design and engineering applications used by millions of innovators worldwide. SOLIDWORKS 2022 delivers hundreds of new user-driven enhancements that accelerate innovation and streamline and speed up the product development process from concept to manufacturing.

21st September 2021

Relec Electronics lends expert help to keep pace with display design

The popularity and versatility of HDMI means that embedded SBCs face more design demands. Relec Electronics has enhanced its specialist design services to keep ahead of this industry trend.

21st September 2021

Sustainability at the push of a button for Drop Water vending machine

A new water vending machine from a Californian company reduces the transport and consumption of plastic bottles with the help of Igus motion plastics.

20th September 2021