Industrial Technology

IFM has cables for convenience and reliability

Recognising that high-quality interconnections play an important role in enhancing the reliability of automation systems, IFM Electronic is now offering an extensive range of ecolink cables for use with field-mounted sensors. Suitable for use in a wide range of applications, including those in hygienic and wet areas, the new cables not only reduce wiring time for sensors, they also provide long lasting functionality thanks to their advanced design and sturdy construction.

29th October 2020

New Pinet aluminium hinges from FDB Panel Fittings

The new aluminium profile spring hinges from the panel fittings team at FDB/Pinet offer a range of features which enable specialist panel builders to achieve high quality solutions to regular enclosure problems of door closure by means of integral spring operation.

29th October 2020

Time to futureproof your factory

As some global manufacturing sectors face unprecedented pressure, there has never been a more opportune time to implement game-changing automation technologies. Those businesses that have been adopting technologies able to provide greater transparency, higher productivity and better process management will be better placed to move forward and adapt to the new manufacturing landscape.

29th October 2020

How to effectively add machine controllers to your factory floor

Machine controllers are at the heart of Industry 4.0 applications. They allow factories to run automated processes while ensuring product quality, consistency, efficiency and high throughput. Hence, choosing the right solution and implementing it correctly can make a significant difference to the success of an industrial automation project.

29th October 2020

Cressall improves efficiency of resistor element

Power resistor manufacturer, Cressall, has trialled a new configuration for its expanded mesh resistor element. The new, “Omega” shaping of the resistor elements will provide customers with an improved resistor design and better displacement of the mesh elements.

28th October 2020

Circuit breakers tailored for specific requirements

When looking for a product that needs to meet specific requirements, a standard product will often be right for the task, but not always. That is because in everyday working life there are always requirements that make it impossible to transform a specific product solution into a personal universal solution.

27th October 2020

Energy and data transmission rolled out and connected in under 60 minutes

A new energy chain system for intralogistics and crane systems has been designed by Igus. The company has designed and manufactured the ‘autoglide 5 system’, a unique product which guides energy safely, for long distances and at a low cost.

24th October 2020

EAO Series 09 rugged keypads feature flexible illumination

EAO announces its new Series 09 Rugged CAN Keypads which feature flexible illumination to provide quick end user recognition of equipment status in all types of environmental conditions.

22nd October 2020

New "SLIMS" narrow FeedThrough connectors from Cliff save panel space

Cliff Electronics announces the introduction of the new SLIMS FeedThrough connector range. Offering a more compact alternative to their very popular 26mm wide XLR form factor product range, the new SLIMS connectors are just 19mm wide allowing up to 20 to be mounted in a 1U, 19” rack panel, rather than just 16 of the existing XLR design with cut out dimensions of 17.15mm (0.675in) x 22.86mm (0.9in) with mounting hole centres of 29mm.

22nd October 2020

Smart enclosures combine great performance and attractive design

Machine enclosures are never one-size-fits-all solutions; they are as distinctive as the equipment they protect. In fact, they are often custom-designed and made-to-measure - a time-intensive and expensive option. However, there is an alternative, as illustrated by PVA TePla, a vacuum specialist company for high-temperature and plasma process technology. It employs standardised housing to protect its systems and not just for reasons of efficiency.

22nd October 2020