Industrial Technology

Optimum combination of cable carriers and cables

In automotive manufacturing, cable carrier systems for coolant filling systems are subject to very special requirements. On one hand, they have to transport a variety of flexibles, while on the other hand, the cable carrier have to be extremely robust and very reliable. Ready-to-install TOTALTRAX complete systems from Kabelschlepp Metool have proven successful in modern filling systems by Sat Sterling.

26th June 2020

Rittal publishes guide to HD enclosures for food and beverage industry

Rittal has published a White Paper which considers the distinguishing characteristics of Hygienic Design enclosures and how they must align with current and relevant directives, regulations and guidelines. It can be downloaded here.

26th June 2020

To CNC or to PLC: that is no longer the question

Barry Weller, product manager at Mitsubishi Electric, looks at how to simplify the control architecture of cartesian coordinate robots.

25th June 2020

Cabinets and components for the Water and Waste Treatment industry

Foremost Electronics, the engineering-led Essex based importer and specialist distributor of electromechanical components, has a wealth of experience supplying cabinets and components to the Water and Waste Treatment industry.

25th June 2020

Hardware range is extended with a high-performance controller

With the new PLCnext Control AXC F 3152 controller, Phoenix Contact now provides a high-performance Axioline controller based on the open PLCnext Technology ecosystem. The new controller is suitable for realising demanding applications without safety requirements.

25th June 2020

RS Components introduces RX23E-A analogue front-end microcontrollers

RS Components has introduced a new series of single-chip devices from Renesas, the RX23E-A microcontrollers (MCUs) which combine an analogue front end (AFE) and an MCU core for use in equipment that delivers high-precision measurements of analogue signals, such as temperature, pressure, weight, or flow.

25th June 2020

Anybus supports Time-Sensitive Networking through CC-Link IE TSN

The Anybus concept from HMS Industrial Networks is a leading-edge portfolio of connectivity products including hardware and software. Interacting with a variety of industrial networks, it reduces development efforts for device manufacturers to a minimum – and will soon also be available for the implementation of CC-Link IE TSN.

24th June 2020

FDB Panel Fittings compression latches for special purposes

FDB compression latches from sales partner DIRAK often find their application in what may be considered ‘special’ niche situations such as rail or road vehicles, food processing plant and similar, where they provide security and rugged operation.

24th June 2020

CamdenBoss broadens its Room Sensor Enclosure range

CamdenBoss has introduced two new sizes to its popular Room Sensor Enclosure range, with three available size options. These new enclosures are available in external dimensions: 74x74x25.5mm (Size 2) and 51x51x25.5mm (Size 3), these sit alongside the existing 86x86x25.5mm (Size 1) . All the sizes are available as a vented or solid option and offered in three standard colours: white, black or grey.

24th June 2020

Eaton extends benefits of Smart Universal Marshalling Solution to non-hazardous area applications

Power management company Eaton has introduced a new version of its revolutionary MTL SUM5 smart universal marshalling solution for use in non-hazardous area industrial applications. Offering the same unique modular design as the original, the general purpose MTL SUM5 delivers lifetime cost savings for signal conditioning applications. Additionally, the new configuration module makes programming far easier and faster.

23rd June 2020