Industrial Technology

Rittal offers liquid cooling for the industrial space

Rittal’s Liquid Cooling Package Industry (LCP Industry) has been protecting critical equipment in industrial spaces for many years, ensuring sensitive electrical components are kept within their optimal operating conditions. It’s been so successful that, as part of Rittal’s programme of continuous improvement, the unit has now been updated to make it fully compatible with Rittal’s recently launched VX25 enclosure system.

10th September 2020

New Pinet aluminium profile hinges from FDB Panel Fittings

Specialist cabinets deserve specialist hinges like these new T5 aluminium profile items in a classic “piano-style” of 60mm, 90mm or 12mm length with spring-assisted operation which comes in three different levels of force rating.

10th September 2020

Intertec acquires Thermotex Engineering

Industrial enclosures specialist Intertec has acquired the UK’s Thermotex Engineering – manufacturer of soft insulation jackets for industrial processing equipment such as valves and piping. Thermotex’s insulation jackets complement the German innovator’s portfolio to extend its position as a comprehensive solutions provider of protection systems for field-based process instrumentation and controls.

9th September 2020

RS Components stocks Samtec AcceleRate HD ultra-dense, high-speed interconnects for fast signalling applications

RS Components, is now stocking the AcceleRate HD range of ultra-dense micro interconnects from Samtec. These space-saving, high-performance mezzanine strips feature high-speed Edge Rate contacts and open-pin-field design for greater flexibility and ease of integration. They are ideal for applications demanding fast, clean signalling, from broadcast video through to optical systems.

9th September 2020

Volkswagen integrates latest Eplan and Rittal solutions

Volkswagen has released the sixth generation of its VASS (Volkswagen Audi Seat Skoda) Standard, which includes an update to Eplan Version 2.9. The standard has also been expanded to include 3D functionality in switchgear system engineering and information for bi-directional exchange with PLC project planning tools. The new VX25 control cabinet system from Rittal has also been integrated into the standard.

8th September 2020

New fast-assembly UNICASE instrument enclosures

New improved UNICASE aluminium instrument enclosures from Metcase (the metal enclosure division of OKW) are now even quicker to assemble – thanks to redesigned chassis profiles and a new assembly tool (available as an accessory).

8th September 2020

Rittal publishes guide to intelligent PDUs

The recent, rapid increase in global digitization has led to a steep rise in the numbers of companies installing new, more powerful IT systems to support their operations. The new reality is that having access to fail-safe, secure IT has become an existential requirement for many businesses. And a key part of ensuring IT reliability is delivering a stable power supply.

8th September 2020

Highly durable 1.27mm pitch industrial connectors from Harwin now accompanied by cable assemblies

Harwin has expanded its Archer Kontrol board-to-board industrial connector portfolio to meet cable-to-board requirements. Based on customer feedback, the company has just introduced off-the-shelf IDC cable assembly options to accompany the existing discrete connector components. These are available now direct from stock through Harwin’s global network of distributors.

8th September 2020

Panduit PatchRunner 2 Enhanced provides 45% more capacity for higher density cabling

Panduit EMEA, the physical infrastructure and connectivity company, has launched its PatchRunner2 Enhanced Vertical Cable Manager. Ideal for high density cabling environments, the depth of the cable manager combined with integral Zero RU patching within the vertical channel saves almost half the space of a traditional cable management system.

4th September 2020

Quick and easy cable replacement during maintenance

Time really is money in the field of MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul): not only for efficient working of service engineers, but also when it comes to machine downtime during maintenance work. When cables and hoses have to be replaced, it really pays off if cable carriers can be filled quickly. With the "quick openers", Kabelschlepp Metool has the right solutions in its range.

3rd September 2020