Industrial Technology

IP68-rated sealed RTD sensor suitable for use in e-motors

E-motors within EVs, HEVs and other commercial vehicles are being run at increasingly high temperatures, and therefore engineers require sensors that provide a fast response to overheating preventing potentially catastrophic events. Heraeus has introduced a new high temperature RTD sensing element which is ideal for e-motor applications, which will provide reliable and accurate measurement over long operating lifetimes.

4th April 2022

Automated palletising in just three easy steps

Manual palletising is repetitive, boring and physically demanding but in lower throughput applications with frequent changes of box and pallet sizes, automating the process can seem daunting. This is precisely the situation easily addressed by the new Robotiq PE Series palletiser from RARUK Automation.

4th April 2022

Robots increase speed and flexibility in materials handling tasks

ABB is adding two new robot families to its portfolio of large robots for complex manufacturing applications. Offering enhanced speed, accuracy, flexibility, and a more robust design including integrated process cabling, ABB says its IRB 5710 and 5720 robots deliver increased productivity and enhanced performance with higher uptime for applications including electric vehicle (EV) manufacture, foundry, forging, rubber, plastics, and metal fabrication.

4th April 2022

Full-metal ultrasonic sensing from IFM Electronic

Wet environments coupled with aggressive chemical cleaning can make non-contact ultrasonic distance measurement and level sensing very challenging, full-metal ultrasonic sensors in the new UIT300 range from IFM Electronic provide a convenient, durable and cost-effective solution. To ensure long life even in demanding environments, all exposed surfaces of these cylindrical M30 sensors, including the sensing face and the connector housing, are fabricated from high grade 316L stainless steel, which is highly resistant to corrosion.

31st March 2022

Three connector innovations in one product

With their SNAP IN connection technology, versatile modular construction and ultrafast ex-works delivery for both standard and customised versions, Weidmüller says its new OMNIMATE 4.0 connectors set new standards for speed and convenience, giving users a decisive competitive advantage. The two-part connectors are designed for wire-to-board applications and are available with up to twelve poles.

31st March 2022

Phoenix Contact launches fibre optic couplings and pigtails

New couplings and pigtails extend the fibre optics (FO) range from Phoenix Contact. The couplings and pigtails are said to be particularly well-suited for splice boxes and other distributors. The large range of versions results in versatile use for cabling fibreglass solutions.

31st March 2022

Vending machine motors equipped with Canbus communications

Nidec Servo is claiming a world first with the launch of brushless DC motors designed for vending machines’ product pay-out mechanisms. The new motors are equipped with Canbus, and can be connected with one another without a host computer.

31st March 2022

Euchner brings EtherCAT P to safety bus module

If there is one area where applications are becoming ever-more complex, it’s safety engineering. Euchner has not only kept up with this trend with its Multifunctional Gate Box (MGB) safety door system, but has gone a step further by employing modular design to make its latest version, the MGB2 Modular, fully customisable for maximum optimisation. So, more than simply providing safety door protection, thanks to its modular design the MGB2 Modular lets you implement numerous additional functions including locking modules, extension modules and submodules.

31st March 2022

New motors provide energy efficiency up to IE5+

The new IE5+ motor generation from Nord Drivesystems guarantees the highest levels of efficiency and operational reliability, thanks to IE5+ technology. It combines the advantages of the modular system with the opportunities for version reduction and makes an essential contribution to reducing the total cost of ownership.

30th March 2022

SKF raises performance of bearings in wind turbine gearboxes

SKF has developed a new roller bearing for wind turbine gearboxes that offers bearing rating life at the forefront of the industry and enables reduction of downtime and maintenance.

30th March 2022