Industrial Technology

Evolving network standards for the Industrial Internet of Things

In its latest Trend Watch, giving insights today on the innovations of tomorrow, the experts at National Instruments have identified the next-generation standard Time-Sensitive Networks as a key enabler in industrial Ethernet networks.

23rd March 2016

Contactless connectors for industrial machinery

RS Components has introduced a new range of ARISO contactless connectors from TE Connectivity. The ARISO connectivity platform is a hybrid interconnection system that is based on contactless power and data technology and enables easy connectivity over a short distance without physical connection.

23rd March 2016

Electrical safety assured with enclosures

Safety and security are two high priorities for installers and users of electrical switchgear. To prevent personal injury or property damage as a result of issues such as fault currents (short circuits), a number of industry standards and regulations have to be followed. These also cover the potential equalisation between all the metallic parts of an enclosure.

23rd March 2016

Guide to closed cell sponge rubber

Emka has produced a guide to processing information for the use, application and storage of closed cell self-adhesive sponge rubber gasket sealing sections. These sealing sections are extensively used in the cabinet, enclosure and motor vehicle industries where very large amounts of this material are processed on a continuous basis.

23rd March 2016

Igus combines readychain with connector unit

A further development of the plug-in readychain concept, energy chain expert Igus introduces readychain speed 2.0. As with the first generation pre-harnessed energy chain system, it is ready to fit directly onto a machine without the need for specialist tools – however, this generation combines the connector, mounting bracket and energy chain as one single unit, which connects three times faster and now accommodates 16 different modular inserts.

23rd March 2016

IP65 weatherproof distribution boxes

ETA Enclosures has launched a new range of IP65 rated weatherproof distribution boxes suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. Produced from high quality ABS material these enclosures offer a durable modern stylised look whilst incorporating many user friendly features.

23rd March 2016

Fibox brings ARCA enclosures to Drives & Controls

Fibox will be demonstrating the flexibility of its ARCA range of enclosures at Drives & Controls. Fibox says it has become the leading ‘supplier of choice’ to many specifiers who demand only the very best enclosures to house and protect their varying control products and systems, which must function in harsh and demanding environments.

23rd March 2016

White paper previews future CC-Link IE and PROFINET interoperability

A white paper announcing new possibilities for interoperability between CC-Link IE and PROFINET predicts simpler control network infrastructures that should be of interest to machine builders and end users operating on a global basis.

16th March 2016

Spelsberg slashes lead times on custom orders thanks to new CNC machine

As part of its ongoing commitment to improving customer service and reducing lead times for all orders, Spelsberg UK has invested in a new CNC production cell at its headquarters in Telford. As demand for customised enclosures continues to grow, the latest addition will help the team to continue to deliver customisation options on over 4,000 standard products with market beating lead times.

26th February 2016

CC-Link simplifies integration of Schaeffler"s SmartCheck into industrial automation

Schaeffler has taken intelligent machine monitoring to a new level with its FAG SmartCheck monitoring system. This detects early signs of potential damage to rotating machines and instantly alerts the operators and/or control system so that appropriate actions can be taken.

22nd February 2016