Industrial Technology

Aerco acquires cable and wire distributor, Electro Cables

Aerco, the Horsham-based electrical component distributor, has acquired 100% of Electro Cables, the specialist distributor of wire and cable interconnection products. The purchase is due to the planned retirement of the previous owners of the business.

15th June 2015

3D laser improves enclosure machining

Kiesling has launched a new 3D laser centre, the Perforex LC 3015, significantly expanding the performance range of its Perforex enclosure machining centres. As well as machining panels, manufacturers of controllers and switchgear can now quickly process complete housings such as the AE compact enclosure and the TS 8 enclosure system.

12th June 2015

Industrial connector series is optimised for hygienic safety

The new Han F+B connector series from Harting features a design that is optimised to meet the hygienic requirements of the food, packaging and beverage industries.

12th June 2015

Intelligent RFID transponder incorporates monitoring functions for sensor data

Harting has enhanced its RFID Embedded Transponder (ETB) with a range of extended functions including the ability to monitor and transmit sensor data. As a result, it becomes possible for an object or component that is equipped with an RFID transponder to determine and wirelessly transfer not only its own ID, but also its current status with the help of connected sensors. This supports the Internet of Things principle in which passive devices can communicate with one another.

12th June 2015

M12 PushPull Ethernet connector offers tool-free installation

In addition to offering the benefits of high connection density in industrial Ethernet applications with transfer rates of up to 10 Gbit/s, Harting's new M12 PushPull connector allows manual installation without the need for special tools, thus speeding up its installation in tight spaces.

12th June 2015

Harting expands DIN 41612 connector family with M inverse connector style

Harting has expanded its family of DIN 41612 connectors by adding devices in the M inverse style. This connector style is especially suited to implementing combined connections between circuit boards in which signal, coaxial, high-current (up to 40A) or optical fibre transmissions need to be combined in one connector for greater flexibility.

12th June 2015

Harting M12 with conduit still better protected

Harting has introduced a new version of its established M12 connector with a conduit which provides the attached cable with additional protection against external influences, making it ideally suited to tough applications in industrial scenarios.

12th June 2015

Fibox adds Euronord 3 range of enclosures to portfolio

In designing its Euronord 3 range of enclosures, Fibox says it has listened closely to the OEM market and developed a range of products which offers more features than those of its main competitors. The backbone of the Euronord 3 design is to make the installer's life easier while endorsing the aesthetic importance of the enclosure.

2nd June 2015

Rittal's New Ri4Power 185mm Power Distribution Busbar System

Rittal, a leading global provider of solutions for industrial enclosures, power distribution, climate control and IT infrastructure, has launched a new modular Ri4Power busbar system with a 185mm busbar centre distance.

2nd June 2015

Reduce down-time, equipment failure and energy use

Running manufacturing automation systems at high temperatures will have a major negative impact on the system's performance and reduce its service life. By not keeping their drives at or close to their optimum operating temperature, manufacturers risk huge consequential costs when the production line grinds to a halt as a result of system failure.

29th May 2015