Industrial Technology

RS Components expands control line for Smart Manufacturing

RS Components has expanded its industrial control portfolio with a range of IIoT-enabled technologies from Sick. As a result of the ongoing strategic partnership between the two companies, RS will now support Sick’s M12 and M18 inductive proximity sensors, IO-Link sensors, and light curtains.

12th November 2021

New retaining rings meet high-speed rotational needs

In response to the higher rotational capacity requirements of modern applications, in automotive, aerospace and industrial manufacturing, leading fastening and fixings provider TFC is now offering Smalley Revolox self-locking retaining rings. With a dimple and slot design, TFC says the patented Revolox self-locking retaining ring can safely and efficiently secure high-speed applications.

9th 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

The signs your springs are about to fail

Corrosion is the deterioration of a metal surface because of an electrochemical process between it and the surrounding environment. But while this is a good definition of what corrosion is, it does not explain why this is a problem for springs. Interestingly, corrosion is not usually the sole cause for failure. Rather, it creates pits on the surface which act as stress concentration points, resulting in a premature fatigue failure. Corrosion can also lead to embrittlement of the material, causing catastrophic failure.

3rd November 2021

Fastening challenges for electric vehicle production

The rapid acceleration of growth in the electric vehicles and associated products has required a different approach to production, with ‘fast to market’ being the new byword. With this comes technical challenges as new products are developed requiring different solutions that meet stringent requirements.

3rd November 2021

Trumpf "Innovation Days" focus on Blechexpo highlights

Trumpf is holding virtual Innovation Days on 9 and 10 November 2021 during which technology experts will present highlights of the latest TRUMPF developments from BlechExpo 21, Europe’s premier showcase for sheet metalworking technology. As well the live talks there will be question and answer sessions for in-depth professional exchange.

2nd November 2021

Intertronics launches low-odour, low-bloom light curable CA

Intertronics announces Born2Bond Light Lock, a unique low-odour, low bloom, dual-curing cyanoacrylate adhesive (CA). Designed for a wide range of bonding applications that require fast fixture, coating or surface cure, Light Lock’s dual cure formulation includes both instant (surface) cure and light cure. It is available in high viscosity and gel formulations for bonding, repair, coating or infilling applications.

1st November 2021

Intertronics supports Venta Global with automated gasketing process

Adhesives specialist Intertronics has worked with automotive and marine lighting product manufacturer Venta Global to develop a form-in-place gasketing process. The technology supplied by Intertronics increased throughput fourfold, while being highly accurate and repeatable and reducing operator health and safety risks.

27th October 2021

Bostik further extends Born2Bond range for electronics manufacturing

Bostik has extended its Born2Bond engineering adhesive range designed to support the electronics manufacturing sector in the assembling, waterproofing, dustproofing and serviceability of miniaturised electronics such as wearables and handheld devices and larger applications such as smart meters and LED lights.

21st October 2021

Disruptive technologies to deal with disruption

Covid-19 has accelerated the need for, and the move towards, increased digitalisation across industry. Mike England, chief operating officer at RS Components, outlines some of the solutions and trends.

21st October 2021