Industrial Technology

Atam cable entry connectors now VDE approved

VDE (Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker) – the highest authority in regulations for electrical technologies – has certified Atam’s KA and KB cable entry connectors in compliance with the DIN EN 60529 (VDE 0470) standard. Atam has therefore become Italy’s first company to join a restricted club of European companies that have obtained this prestigious certification, thanks to the high quality and reliability of its products, which are globally used by major solenoid valve manufacturers.

26th April 2021

Fully EMC-shielded and highly robust outdoor housings can now be rear-mounted

The metal housings in the Han EMV and Han HPR series are now available in versions that enable contact inserts to be mounted from the rear, an option that simplifies the placement of interfaces on switch cabinet walls, increases the installation speed and lowers costs in the long term.

25th April 2021

Diecast enclosures now come with colour-coding

Colour-coded trims are now available as options on Rolec’s aluCASE premium diecast aluminium enclosures for industrial electronics. These tough, elegant and versatile housings can be installed anywhere – on walls, machines, bulkheads and desktops.

22nd April 2021

Switch combines large actuation surface and intuitive symbols

EAO offers its new Series 56 Universal Switch that provides reliability in demanding, high-use environments. The switch features an unmistakable, distinctive click when actuated, giving a high level of user confidence. With a large actuation surface and LED illumination, the Series 56 Universal Switch can be located quickly. The front bezel also includes a range of colour options and laser engraved symbols.

22nd April 2021

Igus rises to robot cabling challenge

Industrial robots are pervasive in manufacturing and their applications are increasing all the time. But with constant multi-axis movements, the cables that supply robots are subjected to extreme levels of stress, posing a challenge for manufacturers of cables and other connecting components. Plastics expert Igus has just the solution.

22nd April 2021

No more worrying about chips and dirt with closed cable carrier

The UNIFLEX Advanced series offers reliable solid plastic cable carriers with fixed cable carrier widths. These all-rounders in the Kabelschlepp Metool range are quiet and lightweight, yet robust. That also applies to the UAT1555: This cable carrier was developed for rough ambient conditions with chips, dirt and dust and effectively prevents foreign bodies from entering into the cable space.

22nd April 2021

SSRs feature Profinet interface for real-time monitoring

Carlo Gavazzi continues to develop products that meet the needs of Industry 4.0 with the launch of NRGC-PN interfaces with the main controller to provide reliable transmission of machine data, process parameters and diagnostic data to the controller via Profinet communication interface.

22nd April 2021

Simpler IO-Link device integration

Charlie Walker, Smart Sensor specialist with SICK (UK), discusses IO-Link device integration using function blocks.

22nd April 2021

Sealed B0 IP67 Series enclosures from BCL hold PCBs vertically or horizontally

Protecting PCBs from the elements effectively is the task of the B0 Series of IP67 enclosures from UK manufacturer BCL Enclosures. Ensuring continued functioning of electronic circuit boards, these IP67-rated enclosures are made totally dust and particulate tight with a vacuum seal and can protect their contents against the effects of full immersion in up to 1 metre of water for as long as 30 minutes. There are multiple applications for the B0 Series, including in industrial and marine environments.

22nd April 2021

Tidying up cables with triflex on a Universal Robot

In its latest video, Igus shows us how easy it is to add the triflex energy chain to a Universal Robot. The triflex energy chain complements the Universal Robot’s movements, enabling a smooth motion without damaging the cables.

20th April 2021