Industrial Technology

Electric lock from Magnet Schultz is compliant with Lifts Directive

Magnet Schultz has developed an electric lock expressly designed for secure passenger lift applications. The lock complies with the stringent requirements of the 2014/33/EU Lifts Directive.

2nd December 2021

Igus highlights the versatility of the PRT slewing ring

There are thousands where things turn, and to help these applications turn with a smooth motion, Igus says its customers are using the PRT slewing ring bearing. These bearings are low-cost, maintenance free and require no lubrication.

2nd December 2021

A pocket-sized tool for fast and effective troubleshooting

New from Fluke is a handheld tool that detects invisible near-infrared (850-1625nm) wavelengths used in fibre-optic communication to troubleshoot cable, port, polarity and transceiver issues.

2nd December 2021

Compact semiconductor-based laser modules

Laser Components can supply compact semiconductor-based laser modules, which it says offer many advantages over traditional gas lasers. Both wavelength stabilised and power stabilised modules are available.

2nd December 2021

Sulzer launches the world"s biggest medium-consistency pump

Sulzer announces the launch of what it claims is the world’s biggest medium-consistency pump, the MCE93-400. The new MCE pump size is Sulzer’s answer to customers’ demand for bigger production rates in pulp mills.

2nd December 2021

DC/DC converters for the solar industry

The new DC/DC converter of the TRIO product family from Phoenix Contact supplies the system directly from the field. A reliable power supply is guaranteed, even without a central grid. With an input voltage range of 450 V DC to 1,650 V DC, the device is said to be ideally suited to photovoltaic systems, but can also be used in other applications. It complies with the EN 62109 standard and ensures the safe operation of the system.

2nd December 2021

New bearing proof load testing machine offers outstanding accuracy and flexibility

How we listen and respond to customer feedback can sometimes result in the development of important new products or subtle variants of existing products which help to improve manufacturing processes. A good example of this is a new bearing proof load test machine recently introduced by Unasis International, the specialist custom bearing and tool manufacturing division of the Carter Manufacturing group of companies.

2nd December 2021

Robot-assisted system enables safe handling of nuclear waste

Automation is increasingly required to handle nuclear waste, but the nuclear industry is reluctant of fully autonomous robotic control methods for safety reasons, and remote-controlled industrial robots are preferred in hazardous environments. However, such complex tasks as remote-controlled gripping or cutting of unknown objects with the help of joysticks and video surveillance cameras are difficult to control and sometimes even impossible.

2nd December 2021

IP65 to IP69K stainless steel hygiene locks from FDB Online

Designed especially for use in hygiene defined areas, these classically designed L and T handles in AISI 316L with or without cylinder key locking mechanism are now available ex-stock from the FDB Panel Fittings Online store. They are designed for use in hygiene areas of food, pharmaceutical, medical, laboratory and related areas, where it is important to manage and minimise the accumulation of biological material – by design, by manufacturing quality and by pressure washdown. They are said to be suited to stainless steel or plastic enclosures/cabinets for machine controls or power management and are vibration resistant for vehicle or machinery applications.

1st December 2021

Broadest ever Molex range at RS includes antennas, industrial connectors and FFCs

RS Components has invested in a major expansion of its Molex interconnect product range. RS can now offer designers, installers and maintenance engineers over 1,000 additional Molex products, ranging from state-of-the-art antennas and harsh-environment industrial connectors to an enhanced range of D-subs and cable connectors.

1st December 2021