Industrial Technology

Enclosure hardware to protect both users and equipment

Modern electronic controls are traditionally housed in large enclosures or cabinets – and sometimes desks or other custom panels. These enclosures not only have to protect the sensitive electronics within, but also increasingly have to a barrier to unauthorised interference, as well as playing a significant part in ensuring operator safety.

20th February 2017

Quality enclosures for potentially explosive environments

RS Components has introduced an RS Pro range of painted die-cast aluminium enclosures that are designed for use where there is a potentially explosive atmosphere. Offering ATEX and IECEx certification, the series has been built to provide a high quality yet cost-effective protective option for equipment deployed in hazardous environments.

20th February 2017

Spring loaded slam cam for door cylinder locks, handles and inserts

The latest offering from FDB Panel Fittings is a very helpful spring loaded lock cam from sales partner Dirak. The 7-076 tab provides a secure spring loaded slam function so that doors and covers may be simply shut closed and locked in one simple operation. The slam cam is especially useful for self-closing doors and covers, ensuring that security is maintained when the operator leaves.

20th February 2017

Reaping the benefits of the Industrial Internet of Things

The experts at Mitsubishi Electric describe how Edge Computing solutions built on local control platforms can provide filtering and pre-processing of production data from intelligent devices, and at the same time facilitate communications to cloud services.

20th February 2017

Analytics cloud for OEMs

IoT-enabled assets and machines can improve operations when information that matters is delivered to the people who can use it best. Yet, equipment builders who invested heavily to build smart machines often are blind to the use and performance of their products after deployment.

20th February 2017

New communications platform is interactive

Bosch Rexroth, has launched a new interactive communications platform which is set to play a key role in the adoption of smart manufacturing in the UK. As part of the company’s Industry 4.0 ready products, software and solutions, ActiveCockpit collates, filters and visualises data continuously, enabling operators to react quickly to any changes to the production process.

20th February 2017

Bus cables for moving applications

Low-end “chain-suitable” bus cables usually feature simple extruded outer jackets and open shielding, which in dynamic motion can lead to abrasion damage and interference. They also tend to have a layered design with poor guidance of conductors, resulting in lower signal quality.

20th February 2017

WeidmÃ¼ller offers CC-Link IE connectivity

The drive to Industry 4.0 brings challenges in communications and connectivity, and industrial connectivity specialist Weidmüller is helping customers to address these. The company’s growing range of products supports all of the key industrial network protocols, including CC-Link IE, the gigabit industrial Ethernet version of the CC-Link fieldbus.

20th February 2017

EasyTrax quick opener now in new dimensions

The cable carriers from the proven EasyTrax series from Kabelschlepp Metool are now available in three additional versions. In total, the series now comprises five models with inner heights from 4.6 to 31mm. The new dimensions allow a new application spectrum for the compact cable carriers – from sun roofs and office furniture to assembly machines. Users benefit from fast cable laying without tools: up to 1m of drag chain can be filled in less than a second.

20th February 2017

Versatile panel technology for easy maintenance

B&R is expanding its Automation Panel family with a new series of widescreen formats from 7in HD to 24in Full HD. Automation Panel 1000 devices offer easy and flexible mounting options. The slender design is available with a single-touch or multi-touch screen. Adding a PC unit turns an Automation Panel into a full-fledged Panel PC with scalable processing power.

20th February 2017