Industrial Technology

Robust communications interface for rail and harsh industrial applications

The Han Coax ETCS connector is a high-performance coaxial connector designed to provide a reliable and robust interface for data transmission in railway applications and in harsh industrial environments.

22nd September 2014

Flexicon extends hazardous area range with new fast fit increased safety fitting

Flexicon has extended its range of hazardous area conduit systems with the launch of an Increased Safety EX e and Dust Ignition Proof EX t fitting for use with liquid tight conduits.

22nd September 2014

Secure cables in e-chains quickly and easily

Energy chain specialist igus has unveiled its latest accessory for e-chains and e-tubes, the CFV strain relief element. This offers the chance to strain relieve cables outside of the chain cross section, even in enclosed energy tubes. The CVF ensures that cables within the moving e-chain do not move around when moving and with a stepped design to secure cables of different diameters, it ensures simple installation when strain relieving several cables.

22nd September 2014

Cables for tasks with lower cycle requirements

Igus has launched a new range of cables specifically for cable carrier applications that do not require high cycle rates. With a guaranteed service life of one million double strokes, the new chainflex M range is a cost effective alternative for such applications.

19th September 2014

Easy to install field plugs offer reliable connections

Metz Connect says its new C6A RJ45 field plug pro is the ideal solution for a host of industrial applications. It provides reliable connections and is extremely simple to install on site without requiring special tools.

19th September 2014

Cable carriers now with additional inner widths

The especially tight TKA cable carriers from Tsubaki Kabelschlepp reliably protect cables against dirt, chips and spray water. They are now available in 360 variants: the newest additions to the TKA55 family are versions with inner widths of 200, 225 and 250mm.

19th September 2014

SKF Tool Audit service expands to fully optimise plant maintenance

The SKF Tool Audit service, which was introduced as a new way to improve maintenance practices at a facility, has now developed to help engineers achieve fully optimised plant maintenance. The service increases customer awareness of good practices and helps identify improvement opportunities for upgrading working methods and tools at facilities.

12th September 2014

KW-Software set to become Phoenix Contact Software

KW-Software GmbH, a leading provider of automation software technology based in Lemgo, Germany, will change its name to Phoenix Contact Software on January 1, 2015. As of that date, it will become part of Phoenix Contact's Control Systems business unit.

10th September 2014

Plastic connector hood offers flexible housing solution

Harting has extended its Han-Compact series of industrial connector hoods with a plastic version featuring combined straight and lateral cable outlets.

5th September 2014

Ethernet switches use PoE+ standard to provide more power for system devices

Harting is exploiting the Power over Ethernet (PoE) standard in its latest range of Ethernet switches to provide more power to connected system devices.

3rd September 2014