Industrial Technology

Stylish IP68 wall mount or desktop plastic enclosures

Hammond Electronics has announced its new 1557 family. Initially available in four plan sizes, each in two heights, it is available in polycarbonate, sealed to IP68, and ABS, designed to meet IP66. The sizes are 80 x 80 x 45 and 60mm and 120 x 120, 160 x 160 and 200 x 200 in heights of 45 and 70mm. All versions are available in black and RAL 7035 grey.

1st December 2019

Safe cable management on top drives with e-loop

Igus has introduced the e-loop energy chain for safe cable management on top drives for deep drilling rigs. The new modular system, which is made of high-performance plastic, ensures a defined minimum bend radius of the cables and withstands adverse weather conditions, as well as vibration and shock. In addition to use on deep drilling rigs, the corrosion-resistant e-loop is suitable for a range of suspended applications in the offshore industry, as well as construction machinery, shore power and wind turbines.

1st December 2019

Circuit breakers offer higher performance

ABB has extended its range of moulded case circuit breakers (MCCBs) for the UK with the new SACE Tmax XT that offers higher performances, protection, metering and connectivity features up to 1600A. SACE Tmax XT breakers set new standards for extreme breaking capacity for heavy-duty applications. The devices are designed to work far beyond the normal constraints, maximizing the capacity of installations,.

1st December 2019

Drag chains in height-adjustable touchscreens for classrooms

The digital touchscreens from the Dutch manufacturer Prowise are becoming increasingly common in classrooms and auditoriums. The matching lift systems make the innovative screens height-adjustable – so even the youngest children have easy access. The power supply for the touchscreens and lift systems, on the other hand, is reliably protected from little hands: This is ensured by individually designed drag chains from Kabelschlepp Metool.

29th November 2019

Igus opens readychain automated production line in the UK

Igus is a leader in e-chain carriers, and indeed on the dynamic cables that run within them. For a long time now Igus has offered these cables complete with the required connectors through its readychain products, saving users the associated assembly time when sourcing connectors separately. This can be particularly arduous for cables for drives, but the industry norm for ordering pre-assembled cables can be anything from six weeks to sixteen weeks.

29th November 2019

Spelserg believes in UK stock

Spelsberg UK’s large warehouse facility is strategically stocked with thousands of enclosure sizes and designs for guaranteed fast delivery.

23rd September 2019

Reducing the energy output of machine tools

No business should ever underestimate the large amount of energy consumed by machine tools. Cooling enclosures and spindles alone commonly account for more than 15% of a company’s annual energy bill. A test installation at a CNC lathe has demonstrated that Rittal Blue e+ chillers significantly reduce energy consumption while also being simple and easy to use.

21st September 2019

Come inside SICK"s fully-operational Smart Factory

SICK offers a fascinating glimpse through the doors of its own Industry 4.0 factory – and proves it pays to practice what you preach.

21st September 2019

Cable management for demanding applications

From cleanroom environments to applications with elevated temperatures, cables have to meet demanding performance requirements. Here we look at some of the innovations and solutions for cable management in these more challenging application areas.

21st September 2019

Electric vehicle charging points drive growth in cable management systems

A recent Government announcement of a £40 million investment in the charging point infrastructure needed for electric vehicles is a clear indication that this sector will grow rapidly. The continued growth in the production of electric vehicle charging stations is driving an increase in demand for the range of cable management products from UK manufacturers of these systems.

21st September 2019