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REO adds new interfaces to power controllers

REO adds new interfaces to power controllers

REO UK has added the flexibility of PROFINET and EtherNet/IP to models in its range of REOTRON power controllers and its range of REOVIB vibratory feeder controllers. In the REOTRON range, the devices include three-phase thyristor controllers for industrial ovens in food manufacturing environments, metal evaporators, melting crucibles and infra-red dryers, as well as current converters for electroplating applications.

21st February 2018
Increasing modularity in the field

Increasing modularity in the field

The Phoenix Contact block-modular Axioline E I/O system product portfolio also includes IO-Link I/O boxes with immediate effect. With the eight-channel Axioline E AXL E IOL DI8 M12 6P and AXL E IOL DO8 M12 6P IO-Link I/O boxes, the Axioline E IO-Link master can be set up as a modular I/O station and signals distributed in the plant or machine can be acquired or issued. This enables users to adapt their I/O volume in the field flexibly and economically.

21st February 2018
Sturdy, dirt-resistant plastic drag chains

Sturdy, dirt-resistant plastic drag chains

Kabelschlepp Metool presents the TKK series, a new cable carrier for small installation spaces in harsh operation conditions, as required for example with lifting devices. TKK39 is dirt-repellent and extremely solid, while remaining light and compact. It delivers particularly high torsional rigidity and supports long unsupported travel of up to 5m.

21st February 2018
RS Components announces distribution agreement with Idec

RS Components announces distribution agreement with Idec

RS Components has announced a distribution agreement for the EMEA region with Idec EMEA, a leading manufacturer of innovative industrial automation and control products.

1st February 2018
Wago joins forces with

Wago joins forces with "strategic outsourcing specialist"

Wago has agreed a deal to supply components to PP Control & Automation for use in their electrical assemblies. The agreement is the latest in a series of new supplier partnerships struck by Wago.

31st January 2018
SSRs versus EMRs for motor protection

SSRs versus EMRs for motor protection

Rogelio Castaneda and Oscar Rivera of Sensata Technologies look at how integrated thermal protection technology can prevent solid state relay failure in industrial systems.

23rd January 2018
Laser machining centre revolutionises control panel production at LCA Controls

Laser machining centre revolutionises control panel production at LCA Controls

In a UK first, Runcorn and Ewloe-based electrical engineering firm LCA Controls has switched its control panel operations from manual production to laser-machining. The move is expected to transform its productivity and efficiency.

21st January 2018
Industry 4.0 Maturity Index provides a coherent plan

Industry 4.0 Maturity Index provides a coherent plan

Developers, designers and users hope that Industry 4.0 will streamline processes, boost the efficiency of capacity utilisation and enable them to fulfil individual customer wishes faster. However, many companies still lack a coherent plan for Industry 4.0 implementation. The Industry 4.0 Maturity Index helps companies to approach their goals step by step, as Dr Bertolt Gärtner of TÜV SÜD ATISAE explains.

21st January 2018
Panel builder boosts design efficiency with CAE software

Panel builder boosts design efficiency with CAE software

When Pete Walton and his associates founded PNE Controls 18 months ago, their vision was to launch a modern, dynamic panel building company that would stand out from the rest. As Pete had already used EPLAN CAE software in previous jobs, he knew that adopting the system would be an excellent way of giving his business a large competitive advantage. And he was absolutely right, as EPLAN enabled them to increase productivity by 70%.

21st January 2018
Custom enclosures at Southern Manufacturing

Custom enclosures at Southern Manufacturing

CamdenBoss is highlighting a number of new products including IP68 Flat Sheet Plastic Technology (FSPT) custom enclosures, a comprehensive range of circular connectors, an extensive range of electrical enclosures, new 2.54mm and screwless CamBlock Plus terminal blocks plus additional enclosures in the Takachi range.

21st January 2018
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