Industrial Technology

Retex UK enclosures now available nationwide from CPC

Retex UK is pleased to announce that its electronic enclosures are now available from CPC, to order online or over the phone as well as from its Sales Counter in Preston, UK. The Retex enclosure range features some of the UK's most popular products, including the Abox, 33 Series and 110 Series enclosures. Featuring polycarbonate, steel and aluminium materials, the range is one of the most comprehensive on the market and is expected to be a popular choice for purchasers.

31st July 2013

Verotec strengthens design team to support its enhanced TecServ+ service

TecServ+ is Verotec's engineering, manufacturing, modification and compliance service that helps customers bring their projects to market in a timely and cost-effective manner. The TecServ+ service has now been extended with the addition of a SolidWorks 3D mechanical CAD package to augment the existing Creo Elements/Pro (previously ProEngineer) solid modelling, assembly modelling and drafting and finite element analysis capability already available. The enhanced capability has been added following the appointment of Andy Brickell, very experienced in the mechanical, thermal and EMC aspects of enclosures designs, to head up the design and compliance department. Another new appointment is Rishi Vadgama, who takes up the new position of design technician.

31st July 2013

SolutionsPT provides KPI's on the move with new software

SolutionsPT has announced it is now the sole distributer of the Smartglance mobile reporting product in the UK and Ireland, which is now wholly owned by Invensys.

31st July 2013

West Control Solutions modular thyristors save space and time

West Control Solutions has launched PMA Relay, a comprehensive range of thyristor power controllers that are easy to configure and have been specially designed to reduce wiring and associated labour time. This cost-effective, modular range of products offers a variety of sizes to meet every requirement. Furthermore their compact size means they can require up to 50% less cabinet space.

31st July 2013

Bulkhead-mounted industrial connector housing for protection level up to IP 67

Harting has introduced a bulkhead-mounted version of its proven Han B industrial connector housing providing improved protection against water ingress up to protection level IP 67.

19th July 2013

Affordable 3D printer from high street retailer

There's been a huge amount of focus on 3D printers recently, not just as a rapid prototyping tool but also as something that's capable of turning out a finished product. You might have thought that would mean something cost thousands of pounds, or even tens of thousands of pounds, but the Velleman K8200 is now available in the UK from high street retailer Maplin for just £699.99.

15th July 2013

Harting introduces har-speed M12/RJ45 adaptor for flexible 8-wire Ethernet applications

Harting has introduced a new compact M12/RJ45 adaptor to provide flexibility in the implementation of 8-wire Ethernet systems in the demanding industrial environment.

12th July 2013

The new Pro Series from West Control Solutions offers superior temperature control

The new Pro Series of temperature controllers from West Control Solutions offer customers yet greater precision control in challenging applications. Key to the enhanced capability of the Pro Series is that all three units in the range - the Pro-4, Pro-8 and Pro-16 - provide two PID sets rather than the one typically found on alternative controllers. This allows the user to tune for accurate control for a wide range of set points or various products with different thermal characteristics.

10th July 2013

KS98-1 temperature controller boosts boiler efficiency

The PMA KS98-1 process controller from West Control Solutions is enhancing the operational economy of steam and hot water boiler applications. By using the controller to manage up to six devices, users can reduce energy losses, maintain availability, and prevent plant downtime by selective switching of individual devices for maintenance and repair. Engineers can also ensure the uniform operating time and wear of the devices through cyclical operation.

9th July 2013

Robust lightweight connector is ideal for outdoor applications

Han-Eco Outdoor is a new addition to Harting's Han-Eco connector family specifically designed for outdoor applications. The Han-Eco Outdoor connector housing is based on robust high-performance plastic material, which gives the added benefit of light weight to the customer. Further weather-resistant features are provided by the specially designed housing profile and the use of flange gaskets in fluorine rubber (FPM).

5th July 2013