Industrial Technology

Fast prototypes for industrial enclosures

There was a time when prototypes for bespoke industrial enclosures were expensive and took weeks to produce. Thanks to advances in 3D printing, today’s prototypes are not only faster and less expensive to develop, but the increased possibility to make design tweaks creates a better final product.

29th June 2021

Cable carriers especially for telescopes

Kabelschlepp Metool has been successfully developing application-specific cable carriers for use in telescopes for many years. The solutions have proven their stability, flexibility and functionality in research facilities all over the world. They are used in the closing mechanisms of gigantic domes, for example, or in systems for aligning optical systems or the main mirror.

28th June 2021

Emka hygienic locking systems for food industry and medical engineering

Emka has extended its online Guidance notes for locks, handles, hinges and gaskets into the specialist areas of Food and Medical/Pharmaceuticals where hardware has to offer a high degree of sealing to cope with high-pressure wash-down cycles. The products covered all display detailed attention to the requirements of maintaining laboratory-style working conditions in large scale production situations, starting with smooth designs to prevent build-up of organic material and to facilitate easy cleaning. These designs are generically executed in stainless steel with a mirror finish to prevent the build-up of biological waste.

28th June 2021

DIRAK stainless steel locking handles for hygiene areas from FDB Panel Fittings Online store

DIRAK L and T hygiene handles with or without cylinder key locking mechanism, are now available ex-stock from hardware specialists FDB Panel Fittings. They are designed for use in hygiene areas in food, pharmaceutical and related areas, where it is important to manage and minimise the accumulation of biological material – by design, by manufacturing quality and by pressure washdown. They are suited to stainless steel or plastic enclosures/cabinets for machine controls or power management.

28th June 2021

Watlow"s controllers optimise performance and reduce complexity

Industrial temperature controller manufacturer Watlow has released its LEGACY SERIES panel-mount (PM) temperature controllers, which are designed to optimize performance using a simple control and menu functionality. The range includes the industry first 1/32 DIN controller, which incorporates Bluetooth technology to enable EZ-LINK, Watlow’s mobile application for setting up, monitoring and adjusting its temperature controllers.

28th June 2021

Hammond introduces yet more versions of its 1551 miniature plastic enclosure family

The 1551 miniature plastic enclosure family from Hammond Electronics consists of 49 different sizes; in this latest extension to the range a further 10 variants have been introduced. In addition to the available size and configuration options, a choice of colours, flanged lids, keyring and USB C versions are also available.

21st June 2021

RS Components extends the features of DesignSpark PCB PRO

RS Components has added new features to DesignSpark PCB PRO and introduced an RS stock number to make it easier to purchase. New users can now purchase a perpetual licence for DesignSpark PCB PRO directly through their RS Components account, using the dedicated stock number (220-5326).

21st June 2021

RJ Industrial MultiFeature from Harting saves time and simplifies access to the IIoT

Harting is once again highlighting the right infrastructure for the road to the IIoT, including solutions such as the RJ Industrial MultiFeature, a significantly improved version of the classic RJ45.

21st June 2021

Composite materials for EV battery enclosures

Jari Sopanen of Exel Composites explains how composite EV battery enclosures could support the overall light weighting mission, and provide additional structural benefits compared with the traditional metal offerings.

21st June 2021

New e-bike charging station answers boom in UK electric bike sales

A European industry leading enclosure manufacturer has released a complete electric bicycle charging station for commercial and municipal locations. The release comes in response to the massive increase in e-bike sales. Spelsberg’s charging stations incorporate a choice of the most commonly used e-bike connector systems and four charging points, protected within an all-weather enclosure for outside or indoor installation.

21st June 2021