Industrial Technology

Switch achieves 10 million operations

Aerco now supplies a new solid state switch from Cherry Electrical Products that uses Hall effect technology to provide a life of 10 million operations. This is far beyond the expected lifetime of standard miniature snap-action switches that it is designed to replace.

17th February 2006

Pocket-sized innovation

The SOFT-CASE series is the latest innovation from OKW.These ergonomically shaped, and highly tactile, hand-held enclosures have been designed to house the latest pocket size electronics. Typical applications will include measurement and digital control devices â€“ wireless or with cable connections, medical and laboratory equipment and peripherals and interfaces.

17th February 2006

New range of latches and catches

WDS" new range of tough latches and catches provides OEMs across all industries with the ideal fastening solution for doors, lids, cabinets, machinery and mobile equipment. Manufactured from stainless steel, powder coated zinc or tough plastic, the range includes magnetic, swing action as well as lockable designs. Maintenance engineers and manufacturers producing short runs of machines now also benefit from the removal of small order surcharges and streamlined specifying thanks to access to 2D DXF and 3D CAD drawings online.

17th February 2006

A handy range of accessories

Hammond Electronics has announced a comprehensive range of handles, primarily designed for use on enclosures, subracks and chassis used in the electronic, networking, broadcasting and electrical markets.

26th January 2006

Ideal fan where space is at a premium

A new speed controllable fan, designed for applications where space is at a premium, has been added to the "SlimLine" range of fans from Air Control Industries. The new VBL9/9 fan produces a maximum flow rate of 560 cfm and a static pressure of 3.1 In SWG. It is available in 230V and 115V versions so can be designed in for equipment that is intended either for home or export markets. In addition, it has a demountable inlet plate that facilitates integration of the fan into customer-made inlet arrangements.

2nd January 2006

Carbon impregnated fan filters

Aerco has added carbon impregnated filters, designed to provide protection from possible contaminants such as odours, vapours and gasses, to its range of fan protection products.

2nd January 2006

Enclosures have high IP rating for hostile environments

The Fibox MNX range of enclosures has been designed to house and protect electrical and electronic components that operate in hostile environments. Available in polycarbonate or ABS, the introduction of new sizes during 2005 means that the MNX range now covers almost 250 standard size options.

2nd January 2006

Industrial grade latch offers lockable security

Southco announces the new 64H Push-To-Close Slide-Bolt Latch as the latest addition to a growing selection of industrial-grade latches. The slide-bolt design, available with an optional keylocking feature for added security, provides secure latching plus the convenience to slam the latch closed even if the lock is engaged. Each lockable latch is shipped with two keys, and can be ordered in one of 500 keycode options.

2nd January 2006

New PowerSHAPE options make Total Modelling more accessible

The latest version of Delcam"s PowerSHAPE CAD system has made its unique Total Modelling functionality much easier to use. Other enhancements within PowerSHAPE 6 include new toolbars for the software"s analysis and model repair functionality, and the ability to use the morphing technology to add draft to models.

2nd January 2006

A vision for future proofing

Mitsubishi Electric"s new E1000 HMI range brings plant mimics to life with its large, high resolution screens, fast graphics handling capability and large memory, giving operators accurate, clearly understandable and up to the moment information on plant status. And it"s all encased in a tough, cast aluminium housing, certified to IP65.

28th December 2005