Industrial Technology

New series of pressure and vacuum switches can be adjusted even after weatherproof potting

PVL is pleased to announce the availability of a new series of pressure and vacuum switches with integrated Euroswitch connectors. These new products not only offer a wide range of integrated connector options but also provide the opportunity to be adjusted or recalibrated even with the connector mounted and potted for rugged weatherproofing. This allows adjustments to be made at the final stage of the production process or directly at the customer's site during system commissioning.

8th December 2021

New pumps for high pressure, high temperature applications

A new positive displacement axial piston pump which is said to offer outstanding performance in high pressure, high temperature applications has been introduced by precision micro-hydraulic specialist The Lee Company. The HPHT family of pumps can generate up to 10,000 psid (690 bar) at temperatures of 400°F (200°C) so are ideal for critical hydraulic fluids transfer applications such as down hole oil tools and aerospace.

8th December 2021

RS Components introduces ultrasonic imaging camera for fast and easy detection of compressed air leaks and electrical discharge

RS Components is now shipping a new ultrasonic-imaging camera from Flir. Ultrasonic imaging is a relatively new technology that can provide an invaluable aid to industrial companies, helping them to maximise uptime, efficiency and safety. Key application areas for ultrasonic imaging are the detection of compressed air discharge or leaks, as well as electrical discharge and condition monitoring in the power generation sector.

8th December 2021

Electric LyteHorse can conquer city, farm, forest and desert

An electric version of man’s most dependable and versatile friend, the horse, is now a reality. Canadian company LyteHorse Labs has designed a novel all-terrain electric vehicle, suitable for many applications and environmental conditions. Igus bearings have helped to make the vehicle maintenance-free and corrosion-free even in the most inhospitable environments.

8th December 2021

EMS supplies new Faulhaber AM3248 stepper motor

Sole UK supplier of Faulhaber motors, EMS is supplying the new Faulhaber AM3248 stepper motor. Said to be capable of achieving speeds five times that of comparable stepper motors, the AM3248 delivers exceptional performance in a compact size.

8th December 2021

Eplan presents new full version of eManage

The free version of eManage allowed users to upload, share and manage Eplan Platform projects in the cloud environment. Solutions provider Eplan is now presenting the full version of the software, which offers considerably more added value: master data can be accessed in the cloud as can supplementary documents, and performance is increased with additional capacity. Collaboration is at the heart of the application, which networks OEMs, system integrators, machine builders and operators.

8th December 2021

Video highlights new Maxon products for 2021/2022

Discover Maxon’s new products for 2021/2022 in this video. Maxon presents a new frameless BLDC motor with matching off-axis encoder that it says really comes into its own in dynamic applications. At the same time, the company is also presenting a new series of ECX flat motors for robotics applications, and Parvalux’s brand-new brushless DC motor family with a matching 4-quadrant PWM servo controller.

8th December 2021

Pallet making machine produces pallets eight minutes quicker

Vlakkelichtkoepel, based in the Netherlands, produces high quality, custom-made skylights and roof lights; each skylight requires a custom-sized wooden pallet for packing and transportation purposes. Manufactured in-house, the wooden pallets were being measured and assembled manually on the floor taking up considerable space and time. With over ten pallets being produced a day, Vlakkelichtkoepel wanted to design a new system that could yield considerable time savings.

8th December 2021

Manufacturing company Metal LS turns to Delta for machine vision robotic solution

Metal LS, the Bulgarian manufacturer of door locking systems, door and window handles and building hardware, started planning a new automated assembly of door locks in 2019. The robotic systems that the company already used for other applications were too large for the planned production site, so the new solutions needed to be as compact and precise as possible, in addition to being state of the art.

8th December 2021

Multi-axis CNC machine tools provide Indian shoe last manufacturer with competitive advantage

Rupmaya Shoe Last Industries, India’s largest shoe last manufacturer, recently completed a major CNC machine tool upgrade programme which has enabled the company to increase production capacity to 1,500 pairs of quality shoe lasts per day. The CNC machine tools are all based on NUM’s Flexium CNC platform, and are produced by the specialist Italian company, Newlast.

8th December 2021