Industrial Technology

Fluke"s cable tester trade-in offer gets customers ready for PoE

Fluke has today launched a promotion to encourage customers to upgrade old cable testers to ensure that their wired Internet of Things (IoT) networks comply with the standard requirements for Power over Ethernet (PoE).

10th September 2021

e-chains on the side

Whether it be vertical or horizontal the Igus e-chain will protect your cables. In this latest ‘video of the week’, you can see how the Igus e-chains are used on their side. No restrictions to the movement, no interruption to power, no problem.

10th September 2021

Fibre strippers for industrial and medical applications

Fibre strippers are handheld for removal of the buffer or coating from a fibre. In the process of stripping fibres it is essential not to damage the fibre cladding and these strippers are ideally suited. The 125µm version is highly precise and primarily used for telecom fibres. Other versions in the range are used for large-core fibres in industrial applications.

10th September 2021

New panel PC coupling for Rolec"s profiPLUS suspension arms

Rolec has added a new 50/48 rotating elbow coupling to its profiPLUS 50 range of modular suspension arms – making it quicker and easier to install panel PCs.

10th September 2021

Check cans inside a box using Contrinex long-range analogue inductives

To ensure that sealed cardboard cartons have the required number of tinned food cans inside them, a packaging company trusts Contrinex’s analogue inductive sensors. Using an analogue sensor enables this final pre-shipment quality check to process different sizes of can as well as manage with different material grades of can.

10th September 2021

New linear actuator increases duty cycle and lifetime for use in tough environments

A new linear actuator provides OEM applications with up to 100% duty cycle for repeated use, a total which is significantly higher than comparable electric actuators says the manufacturer. Thomson’s Electrak LL also offers long life thanks to its brushless motor and ball screw assembly, which makes it last up to 375 miles of travel according to the brand, an advance of up to 10 times longer compared to other actuator models capable of the same load and speed.

10th September 2021

Overcoming the standard parts and components stock shortage

As Covid and Brexit hit UK imports - standard parts and components included - OEMs have been forced to respond. Component delays have impacted time to market and availability of existing OEM-designed products, requiring alternate supply channels or even re-specification and re-design. But OEMs can be reassured by component suppliers that combine UK manufacture with a robust stocking model, as WDS announces its stock guarantee programme.

10th September 2021

Dredging vessels rely on Stromag clutches and couplings

Many harbours and canals owe their existence to dredging vessels. Designed to suck sediment up from the depths, these vessels help to combat sedimentation to ensure safe access for shipping. Pumping up sand, stones and clay places large stresses on a dredger’s powertrain, fortunately Stromag is a leading provider of clutches and couplings for these robust, hard-working vessels.

10th September 2021

Ultra-high-pressure hose from Parker extends service life in water-jetting applications

Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, is launching PFX30-05, a DN8 ultra-high-pressure hose that offers improved service life in industrial water-jetting/blasting applications across sectors that include construction and shipbuilding. Featuring six spiral layers of high-tensile steel wire instead of eight layers found in most counterparts, the new Parker PFX30-05 offers robust performance and extended operations, while simultaneously providing a low weight of just 0.96 to 1.11 kg/m.

10th September 2021

Driving innovation on the warehouse floor

To improve throughput and space utilisation, warehouses use stacker cranes for the automated retrieval and storage of goods. While operating at high speed, these devices effectively locate, pick, transport and unload cargo. Variable speeds drives (VSDs) play a key role in determining their correct and effective operations.

10th September 2021