Industrial Technology

New covered compression latch from Southco enhances safety and reduces maintenance errors

Southco has expanded its line of VISE ACTION compression latches with a new covered version that allows the operator to identify whether the latch is open or closed. Southco’s E3 VISE ACTION compression latch with bi-stable cover is designed with a cover that pops open when latch is not secure, providing visual indication of latch status. This new offering expands the line of ‘make safety visible by Southco’ products, which provide visual indication for improving safety and monitoring access in a wide variety of applications.

29th November 2021

The right crimping tool for safe crimping connections in any application

Phoenix Contact constantly optimises and extends the crimping tools in the Crimpfox family based on market requirements and the crimp connection specifications. The new Crimpfox Centrus... NC features a small gripping width and fits ergonomically in your hand to enable an optimal view into crimping areas. Automatic cross section adjustment for conductor cross-sections of 0.14 mm² to 6 mm² and TWIN ferrules up to 2 x 4 mm² provides consistently high-quality crimp results.

29th November 2021

Moving from centralised to decentralised automation

The centralised model for control has been around for many years and is often regarded as the outdated 70s and 80s model. It is a control pyramid with the sensors and actuators at the bottom. Sensor data passes upwards and control commands pass downwards to the actuators.

26th November 2021

Technical guide to variable volume dispense pumps

A new technical guide from Lee Products provides an invaluable source of information for design engineers on variable volume dispense pumps. Covering pump mechanics, pump operation and fluid properties, the guide explores common fluidic circuits, applications and best practice, as well as providing a useful troubleshooting guide.

26th November 2021

An engineer"s guide to selecting a check valve

Lee Products has published a new engineer’s guide, giving designers all the information they need to specify check valves. The guide explains exactly what check valves are, their functions and how they work, before looking at different check valve configurations. It then goes on to look at the critical performance characteristics of a check valve, the environmental factors that impact on design, and the performance trade-offs and design challenges.

26th November 2021

Stratus and Schneider Electric showcase Edge computing solutions for the oil and gas industry

Stratus Technologies joined Schneider Electric’s booth at ADIPEC 2021 featuring the EcoStruxure Micro Data Centre (MDC) with Stratus ftServer. Demonstrations of the MDC’s fault tolerance, uninterrupted power supply, and cybersecurity protections gave attendees hands-on experience in the quick and efficient deployment, management, and protection of oil and gas applications and equipment data at the edge.

26th November 2021

Coupling considerations for designers

For designers, spending time selecting the perfect coupling may be low on the priority list. However, ensuring an efficient and reliable connection between two shafts is paramount for system reliability and to avoid any costly redesigns. David Lockett, managing director at Huco, explores the considerations for designers when specifying couplings.

26th November 2021

Weld-immune inductives offer outstanding protection and extended service life

Contrinex has introduced weld-immune versions into the Series 600 family of inductive sensors, which are capable of withstanding high-intensity magnetic fields.

26th November 2021

Thermal imaging camera with Ethernet interface includes autonomous operation

Micro-Epsilon has introduced a thermal imaging camera with Ethernet interface and automatic hotspot finder function, enabling the camera to be operated autonomously without a PC for automatic monitoring of hot and cold spots in a wide range of applications.

25th November 2021

The differences in design and application between brushed and brushless motors

Mathematician Alfred North Whitehead once said: “It takes an extraordinary intelligence to contemplate the obvious”. While the crucial distinction between brushed and brushless motors, the presence or absence of brushes, is evident, the implications of their differences are much more complex. Here Dave Walsha, sales manager at brushed and brushless motors supplier EMS, shares his insight through a detailed comparison of the two motor types.

25th November 2021