Industrial Technology

Why not vacuum?

In low-voltage applications, controlgear designers are curiously reluctant to specify vacuum contactors, despite the many and important benefits that they have to offer. In the June 2008 issue of Industrial Technology, Steve Rickard of Moeller Electric argues that it's time for things to change.

12th June 2008

Analogue inputs for micro PLC

Continuing the development of the MicroSmart/Pentra PLC range, IDEC has introduced its latest analogue expansion module. This four channel input module completes the range of PLC analogue modules which provide inputs from two to eight according to the module type. In addition one or two channel output modules are also available.

12th June 2008

Control solutions

Feteris has produced a new overview brochure on its range of industrial sensors and HMI components, all conforming to the highest technical standards and sourced from world-leading manufacturers. The brochure covers potentiometers, displacement sensors, inclinometers, angular rate sensors, pressure sensors, load cells, strain gauges, joysticks, foot pedals and trackballs. Key markets include machinery, equipment, ship building and medical devices.

11th May 2008

Cost-effective water proofing

Why buy a sarcophagus when all you really need is a plain box? In the May 2008 issue of Industrial Technology, we discover how gel filling offers an alternative to bespoke design when you're looking for long-lasting performance in tough, wet conditions.

11th May 2008

Time to check your cable glands?

In the May 2008 issue of Industrial Technology, Terry Spriggs of Hylec Components helps to keep your knowledge up-to-date by giving an overview of what has changed and what is now available.

11th May 2008

Thinking inside the box

Versatility, ease of use, attractive styling and competitive pricing are among the key benefits of the extensive range of enclosures now being offered by Moeller Electric for use with electrical distribution equipment. Enclosures in the range, which includes compact distribution boxes and sheet-steel distribution boards, have been developed specifically to meet the needs of UK users and all types are supplied complete with neutral and earth terminals for outgoing ways.

11th May 2008

19in blanking panels reduce installation time

Schroff has launched a range of plastic clip-in blanking panels that provide a quick and easy way to prevent hot air from recirculating through the gaps between equipment mounted in a 19in cabinet. The new clip-in panels eliminate the need for screw-in blanking plates and simply snap into place without any tools. They can also be easily removed and repositioned if the system configuration has to be altered.

11th May 2008

Heaters protect delicate electronics

For enclosures which are situated outdoors, Rittal has introduced a range of heaters to protect the delicate electronics housed within from any temperature fluctuations.

11th May 2008

Easy-fit swinghandles offer a host of options

The 1150 UNItech program of swinghandles from EMKA offers one easy-fit system with many options for applications as wide as telecom cabinets to electrical enclosures and data centre racks to outdoor cabinets, with locking systems to suit.

11th May 2008

Control panel design software gets smarter

Wieland Electric announces the UK launch of Wieplan 3.0 - a powerful, yet easy-to-use, software tool for configuring DIN rail terminal block assemblies using Wieland components. It offers a faster and more efficient means of planning and creating control panels. Wieplan 3.0 features a bi-directional interface with ePLAN and, by contributing the DIN rail terminal block assembly, closes a gap in the engineering chain.

11th May 2008