Industrial Technology

Modular approach delivers increased levels of versatility

Albert Jagger has introduced the System Vision range, providing a versatile, modular rod locking system to meet the needs of a variety of enclosures manufactured from either thin sheet steel or double skinned, insulated panels.

1st March 2011

Relays offer reinforced insulation

Finder has extended its relay range with versions for equipment needing reinforced insulation, high ambient temperature handling and full disconnection contacts. The latest product introductions comprise the 45.31 16A rated mini PCB relay and three special variants of the 66 Series 30A rated power relays. The 2 pole NO (DPST-NO) 66.22-x600, 66.22-x600S and 66.82-x600 30 amp power relays ensure a contact gap separation of 1.5mm.

1st March 2011

Rittal's new Cool Efficiency Premium series

Rittal have extended their range of Cool Efficiency cooling units with the introduction of the new Premium Series. Using a powerful comfort controller system that consumes 40 to 50% less energy than the standard Rittal cooling units, the Premium Series is in addition to Rittal's standard TopTherm units. Cooling outputs of 1kW and 2kW are available now with the complete series up to 40kW, being completed in the spring.

1st March 2011

Quiet and reliable cable carrying for distances up to 800m

The low maintenance, modular P4 roller Energy Chain from igus allows a reliable energy supply system to be implemented on long travel distances up to 800 m.

24th February 2011

Design improvements for Rittal's RiLine60 busbar technology

Easier assembly of busbar systems will save time and money using Rittal's RiLine60 busbar technology for the construction of low-voltage switchgear. Design improvements to the busbar supports mean that the integrated step mechanisms for adapting to the flat bar cross-section can now be locked using pins. Engineers have the flexibly to insert flat copper bars retained in a holder from the front, or slide them in from the side.

23rd February 2011

Rittal Offers IP69K to optimise hygiene for all sectors

Rittal has just extended the range of protection categories for their Hygienic Design range of enclosures. With immediate effect all Hygienic Design Compact enclosures & Terminal boxes satisfy the demands of the following protection categories: IP 66, IP 69K along with NEMA types 12, 13 & 4X with the addition of NEMA 3R for their range of HD-KL Terminal boxes.

14th February 2011

Rittal TopTherm Fan and Filter units

Using diagonal fan technology to increase the working back pressure, Rittal's new TopTherm fan and filter units provide an increased and more stable airflow, even with contaminated filters. Diagonal air flow offers a greater spread of air within the enclosure thus reducing the possibility of hot spots and has the effect of requiring fewer maintenance intervals for the replacement of filter mats.

8th February 2011

Pre-assembled Energy Chain system delivered and installed onsite

Energy Chain specialist igus UK is an expert in all areas of cables and cable carrying equipment. Available to purchase as individual components, igus can design, build and deliver a pre-assembled system to the customer's exact specifications known as a Ready Chain.

4th February 2011

Original thinker redefines bioreactor control

The incredible power and intelligence available from today's most elementary PLCs has been captured by a self-taught control engineer, who is using them to manage the growth of cell cultures in bioreactors. Lee Pettitt of I4Innovation in Thetford has married four Mitsubishi Electric Alpha controllers with the massively powerful GT15 HMI from the same company to constantly monitor and adjust pumps, propellers, inlet and outlet valves and multiple sensors in the reactors. In a parallel process, the control system also manages the production of nitrogen and oxygen from atmosphere for use in the reactor.

28th January 2011

Switches' key role in PV applications

A range of DC switch disconnectors and string boxes for photovoltaic (PV) applications is now available from Switchtec. For use in renewable energy applications, the Telergon switches' main area of use is when isolating the DC supply from a photovoltaic array. These switches are used as the main on/off switch or isolating switch for DC applications.

28th January 2011