Industrial Technology

Robust, high resolution magnetic rotary encoder technology now available from Variohm EuroSensor

Following its recent acquisition by the Variohm Group, Phoenix America’s range of magnetic encoders and sensor components are now fully available from sensor and measurement specialist Variohm EuroSensor. With UK- and German-based sales teams and distribution partners throughout Europe and in many global industrial countries, Variohm EuroSensor will provide complete technical sales and application support for Phoenix America’s comprehensive product range.

1st November 2021

Flexibility in motion with the new Delta AX-8 series

With the introduction of the new AX-8 series, Delta has extended its capabilities in motion control. Thanks to the embedded multi-core technology and real-time extension, this powerful IPC controller based on the CODESYS platform is said to guarantee high performance in a compact fan-less design.

1st November 2021

Ingenious locking technology for cabinets and enclosures

For specialist panel builders and installers, the new main catalogue from Emka covers its broad program of ingenious locking technology hardware for industrial cabinets and enclosures. It is available online and as hardcopy and gives an overview of the Emka standard locks, handles, hinges, gaskets and swinghandles.

1st November 2021

A colourful challenge for measurement technologies

Determination, measurement and detection of colours in industrial applications are complex measurement tasks. Compared to other physical quantities, it is difficult to define colour. Famous scholars such as Leonardo da Vinci and Isaac Newton have already tackled this question in the late Middle Ages. State-of-the-art colour measurement technology not only answers this question but also offers solutions for industrial applications, says Glenn Wedgbrow, business development manager at Micro-Epsilon UK.

1st November 2021

E4.1 and one for all

Igus says its versatile E4.1 energy chain demonstrates its unique features in this new video. The company says these features make it suitable for almost any cable management application, offering high strength, low wear, low noise, and a host of other design details that make it easy and fast to use. The possibilities for this energy chain, says Igus, are endless.

29th October 2021

Five steps to avoid common causes of bearing failure

Bearings may be small, but they play an invaluable role in keeping industrial machinery running smoothly. Improper lubrication, contamination, corrosion, overload, along with improper handling, mounting and storage are all leading causes of bearing failure. Here Chris Johnson, managing director at SMB Bearings, outlines five steps to avoid these common problems and future process disruption.

29th October 2021

Elesa introduces connecting clamps in technopolymer for tubular frames and mountings

Elesa’s new additions to its connecting clamp range include units with base, pivoting clamp bases and pivoting connection clamps, to match existing types already available. This range of pipe connecting clamps for round and square tubes is said to be suitable for suspended pipe installations, pipe frames and mounting structures.

29th October 2021

Fibre optic variable attenuators from Laser Components

Electrical and manual fibre optic variable attenuators are available from Laser Components for a broad range of applications. MEMS, electro-optical, optomechanical versions are available offering ultra-low loss (0.2dB), high attenuation (>65dB), ultra-high-speed (100ns), programmable, and a vast range of wavelengths and fibre types including large core fibre (up to 1mm Ñ„) and polarisation maintaining fibre. Applications include power equalisation in multi-channel optically amplified network, transmitter and receiver power control, and gain-tilt control in optical amplifiers OADM power balance.

29th October 2021

Stratasys delivers open software platform for production-scale additive manufacturing

Stratasys has introduced the GrabCAD Additive Manufacturing Platform, an open and enterprise-ready software platform that enables manufacturers to manage production-scale additive manufacturing operations.

29th October 2021

Tough junction box enclosures protect against impact and liquids

The BN Series of junction box enclosures from UK manufacturer BCL Enclosures are made from high quality, flame-retardant ABS (UL94-HB) with a solid wall thickness of 3mm to 4mm. Designed to a robust specification, these strong and resilient enclosures are rated to IP66 to protect their contents against dust and particles as well as powerful jets of water.

28th October 2021