Industrial Technology

New convoluted PTFE hose surpasses the limitations of other hose types

Parker Hannifin is launching its 2030T-V70CON convoluted PTFE hose, provided by the Polymer Hose Division Europe. It is said to be ideal for a wide range of demanding applications, such as those involving aggressive media, high pressure, mechanical stress, high temperature, corrosion, or UV. Parker says other hose types reach their limits and often fail when faced with these challenges.

29th November 2021

Delta highlights IIoT products and highly efficient servo drive

New from Delta is the ASDA-B3 Servo Drive, which boosts high responsiveness up to 3.1 kHz and offers high positioning precision with over 16.7 million pulses per revolution to optimise production efficiency and output value in a wide range of applications, such as machine tools, electronics, semiconductors, industrial robots, printing, packaging, textiles, and warehousing.

29th November 2021

Kontron announces Arm SystemReady IR certified edge compute platforms

Kontron joined the open, collaborative, standards-based initiative Arm Project Cassini to deliver a seamless cloud-native software experience for devices based on Arm Cortex-A. Developers of IoT and infrastructure edge solutions can access the power of Project Cassini today with Arm SystemReady certified devices and OS Linux support from the Arm ecosystem.

29th November 2021

An introduction to feedback devices for VFD and servo applications

One issue that often arises when designing closed-loop applications is which type of feedback to use on the motors. In this article, Jeff Kardell of KEB America describes the different types of feedback devices in variable frequency drives (VFDs) and servo applications, as well as some typical examples of where they can be utilised.

29th November 2021

New Elesa SFX series hydraulic anti-splash breather caps, plus dipstick

Elesa now offers a variety of different breather cap solutions to sealing hydraulic tank fillers while enabling air interchange as fluid is drawn from or returned to the hydraulic reservoir. These new caps enable pressure equalisation between the inside and outside of the tank while at the same time using proprietary labyrinth geometry of semi-discs as a major barrier to spillage. This is especially applicable when the equipment is used at variable angles with violent changes of orientation – for example for mobile equipment such as earthmoving-plant, or simply for machines in transit.

29th November 2021

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

Fanuc open house highlights appetite for automation

A full schedule of speakers and a record number of visitors to Fanuc UK’s Open House demonstrated the appetite for automation in UK manufacturing.

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