Industrial Technology

Panel Building

Tough enclosures for demanding tasks

Spelsberg has launched the Stahlin DiamondShield range of fibreglass composite enclosures in the UK. Designed to house instruments, switchgear and cable junctions, DiamondShield is claimed to out-perform equivalent plastic designs in terms of strength and corrosion resistance, while improving on metal alternatives in terms of weight, ease of modification, flexibility of mounting and durability. The DiamondShield range is now fully stocked by Spelsberg in the UK and is available in ten sizes up to 508x406x254mm with more than 150 possible installation configurations.

3rd January 2007

Versatile Dissipator metal enclosures

Teko has introduced the Dissipator enclosures series. These versatile metal enclosures can be used for housing desktop and rack mounted electronics. Typical applications will include test and measurement devices, professional audio systems, and laboratory and communications equipment. The Dissipator cases consist of two aluminium side panel extrusions, aluminium front and rear panels, and top and base covers in black nylon coated steel. The side panels, and rear panel, are black anodised, and the front panel is silver anodised. The cases are assembled by self-tapping screws. A range of eight standard models is available with external dimension from 176x126x43mm to 287x483x43mm. Three models have standard 1U front panels for fitting the cases directly in a 19in rack. The side extrusions include guide rails for mounting PCBs or chassis plates. The top and base panels also include ventilation slots for high power electronics.

3rd January 2007

Pull latch handle secures 19in racks

Dirak has introduced a new pull latch handle that is unique in the marketplace, because it is so simple to install. A moderate pressing motion is all that is required to install the pull latch handle in place on a prepared panel.

3rd January 2007

Grommets to protect your vulnerable cables

In a companion development to its recently announced cable shunting ring, Emka has announced the 1071-U1 cable grommet which eases cable installation and enhances cable protection in network cabinets, open frameworks, patch panels etc. The 1071-U1 grommet, supplied in strips of 13 pieces, is produced in low density polyethelyne which confers improved cable cushioning and support, and ease of cable pulling for all cable types up to 8mm outer diameter. Fitment is a simple push fit through a standard 10mm square hole with each grommet moulded at 15mm centres along the 13 piece strip.

3rd January 2007

Storage and protection for a wide range of tools

Rose Plastic UK is introducing a revolutionary system for the cutting tool industry that will allow engineers and operators to keep their tools secure and protected when not in use. The new SystemBoard has been designed to appeal to cutting tool users from all walks of engineering, offering safe, tidy storage and transportation benefits. From production engineers to re-grinders and coating technicians, the SystemBoard's interchangeable inserts host a diverse range of applications and uses.

3rd January 2007

Controller is more versatile

A pulse output function to simplify stepper motor control and serial protocol support for easier interfacing are among the new facilities which Moeller Electric has added to the latest versions of its Easy 800 programmable relays. The company has also upgraded its MFD Titan products by providing new display and program options. With the new pulse-output function block, Easy 800 programmable relays can be used to control stepper motor drives directly. This saves money, saves space, and simplifies system design.

3rd January 2007

When does bespoke design become practical?

When installing cable management products, getting all the equipment you need from stock is not always possible. Making sure expectations are met, while sourcing the correct equipment to the usual tight timescale - and all within a given budget - can be a major challenge. Inevitably this means that bespoke equipment has to be considered at some stage during the build process. But the perception is that sourcing bespoke equipment will be more difficult and expensive than standard items from stock. So when does bespoke become practical?

7th November 2006

Desiccants, but not as we know them

Silica gel bags, which have been keeping packaging and sensitive technology dry for generations, could soon be a thing of the past, with North London company Brownell now ready to export VMAP - a new and far more practical desiccant. Unveiled recently after several years of development, VMAP represents a breakthrough in desiccant technology, standing out in its versatility. It can be moulded or machined to complex shapes as required to fit specific applications, and can be fixed in place easily with adhesives or screws. Each cubic centimetre has an effective surface area of 600m3 and goes further than traditional desiccants in not only dealing with moisture but can adsorb odours and organic volatiles too. Unlike traditional gel bags, it is non-toxic, and it can also be 'recycled'.

7th November 2006

Economic IP65 enclosures

OKW's 'SNAPTEC' enclosures provide high performance IP65 protection class at very economic prices. From around Â£4 each for 100 pieces, these cases also offer fast assembly times resulting in significant cost savings either during production, or later during routine maintenance. Typical applications will include electronic and electrical control systems, switch boxes, medical equipment, monitoring devices, machine controllers and security electronics

7th November 2006

Touchscreens at reduced cost

New from IDEC is the HG1F touchscreen display. This replaces the successful HG1B display with a unit that has many improved functions but at a cost reduction of 38 percent. A bright (500 cd/m2) high contrast monochrome LCD has a resolution of 300x100 pixels and carries sixteen adjustable brightness levels. An analogue touch panel means objects can be expanded from the minimum 16x16 pixel size and placed anywhere on the screen. The ability to display your application in landscape or portrait mode with scrollable pages means the HG1F has the ability to handle most complex tasks.

7th November 2006