Industrial Technology

Custom enclosures meet dairy farming hygiene requirements

Ambic Equipment is using customised enclosures from Spelsberg UK to house its latest dosing and dilutions system, the EasiDoser. The enclosures, which are certified for installation in ammonia rich agricultural applications, have been provided with CNC machined entry points and custom mounting plates to speed up the manufacturing process.

21st April 2017

Profitable machine building

Manufacturing companies are increasingly turning to automation to help them retain their competitive edge, which means there is strong demand for machines of all types. But the machines are almost always needed quickly and often have to be designed specifically. How can machine builders respond while maintaining their profitability? Ken Christie of Eplan, has the answer.

21st April 2017

An innovative approach to corrugated tubing

In medical research and production, contamination control and air purity are essential. Cleanrooms control the level of environmental pollutants present, but at the same time, cleanrooms are embracing automation by installing more and more complex robotics and handling systems. So how do these systems effectively operate without risk of contamination?

21st April 2017

New plastic hinges and mounting adjustment devices

Industrial component and standard machine element manufacturer Elesa recently launched their new CFAX plastic hinge in high resilience polyamide technopolymer designed for enclosures, cabinets and machine access panels. The CFAX range offers wide angle opening (215°) and secure rear mounted fixing in a range of sizes (40mm, 50mm, 65mm).

19th April 2017

Rittal"s DX enclosure-based cooling solutions support growing IT needs

In today’s data-driven business models, even small companies have to contend with growing IT needs. When they expand their computing environments and install the latest class of servers, the issue of cooling the equipment becomes acute. Legacy air-cooling systems are no longer sufficient.

18th April 2017

PLC is smart, compact and communicative

The new XC300 modular PLC from Eaton enables machine and system builders to bring streamlined, modern automation concepts to life – especially when combined with the XN300 I/O system and XV300 touch panel. With high performance and excellent communication features, the modular controller’s fast cycle times enables higher productivity rates for the machine.

17th April 2017

Rittal showcases enclosures at Railtex 2017

Rittal will be showcasing its PADS and LU approved enclosures at Railtex 2017. The company will be exhibiting a range of Network Rail and London Underground approved enclosure systems used extensively within the rail network, rail telecoms and throughout the underground network. The company’s range of approvals includes PADS for track side and the S-1085 for the underground. Visitors to Stand N41 will also be able to talk to the company’s expert team, who will be on hand throughout the show to provide advice.

30th March 2017

Surface testing ensures a smooth finish for a tasty beer

Ensuring that outstanding levels of hygiene are maintained is vital to the effective production of quality beer, as even the smallest numbers of contaminants can multiply during the brewing process. The avoidance of contaminants helps to guarantee the delivery of a high quality product and prevents the possibility of revenue losses through the production of a spoil batch.

27th March 2017

Digital RCDs usher in new era of preventative maintenance

Chris Pack of Eaton explains why it is vital for machine builders, especially for those who export worldwide, to work with partners that know the international requirements to save both time and money.

27th March 2017

Easy integration with tamper-proof safety transponder

Sick has launched the STR1, a transponder safety switch that uses non-contact RFID technology to provide highly-reliable and tamper-proof personnel protection on removable guards to PLe/SIL3, with easy installation and safety system integration. The STR1 can be installed individually or in series with up to 30 units, using T-junctions or the Sick Flexi Loop safety sensor cascade whilst still achieving PLe (EN ISO 13849) and SIL3 (IEC62061).

27th March 2017