Industrial Technology

Panel fasteners and joiners now from FDB online with D-SNAP technology

D-SNAP tool-less fastening technology has been specially developed by Dirak and is now available from the FDB Panel Fittings online store. Joining components with SNAP technology are intended for specialist panel building installations to suit demanding industrial environments, in order to make the assembly/installation process simple. By eliminating the need for tools, DST products can be easily inserted into sheet metal panels and enclosures using pre-punched location holes to connect sheets securely together.

27th October 2021

Enclosure suppliers add value and engineered excellence in electrical enclosures

The most significant shift in the industrial enclosure market over recent years has been the demand for increased customisation and fulfilment. From CNC machining to pre-assembled electrical terminals, additional services save the customer time and money. In some cases, turnkey solutions are provided and this bespoke approach has also had a knock-on effect for enclosure technology, which is becoming ever more specific to task.

27th October 2021

RS Components introduces complete set of Amphenol CONEC circular connectors

RS Components has announced availability of a complete series of circular connectors manufactured by CONEC Elektronische Bauelemente, part of the Amphenol Group.

27th October 2021

Absolute optical encoder gives feedback performance in a compact package

A new absolute encoder for PCB surface mounting has been released by Celera Motion, a business unit of Novanta. At just 9 x 7mm, the Aura absolute encoder series is compact and low power, designed for applications where tiny form factor is critical. Distributed in the UK and Ireland by Inmoco, the Aura delivers optimum feedback performance in an easy to install package.

26th October 2021

Quiet and energy-efficient glide plate for Alu Guide channels

The modular Alu Guide system from Kabelschlepp Metool now also offers a plastic glide plate. This can easily be integrated into the channel wall without tools and ensures smooth gliding of the cable carrier. The company says the improved gliding properties can also save drive power, which results in lower energy consumption. An optimized damping band reduces noise generation and ensures quiet running of the cable carrier.

26th October 2021

Container and tray identification made easy

Leuze has expanded its portfolio of stationary bar code readers with the introduction of the BCL 200i. Designed specifically for conveyor systems, the new BCL 200i is a 1D bar code reader with integrated industrial interfaces and simple Profinet configuration. The device can be configured directly in the control via the GSDML file.

26th October 2021

NSK enables competitive gains with spherical roller bearings

NSK TL series spherical roller bearings are active across the world in a host of papermaking machinery applications. Set against conventional spherical roller bearings with standard heat treatment, the company says this advanced product is proving increasingly popular due to a number of distinct benefits that include enhanced inner ring strength, longer service life and dimensional stability at high operating temperatures.

26th October 2021

Plastic modular belts operate in tight spaces and with a smaller footprint

Two new modular belt solutions from Habasit bring new possibilities for industrial packaging applications, especially in applications where space is at a premium. The company says its HabasitLINK M2592 raised deck radius belt saves up to five times the space needed for a traditional radius conveyor, while its HabasitLINK M0870 HighGrip Micropitch delivers 50 per cent lower minimum transfer distance, enabling use of grip top plastic belts on nosebar applications with a knife edge down to 6 mm.

26th October 2021

Make the transition to continuous manufacturing in pharma

Continuous manufacturing offers the pharmaceutical industry the best of both worlds: higher quality products, made more cost-effectively. But, a new approach brings new challenges. Here, Giuseppe Menin, pharmaceutical industry manager at industrial software provider, Copa-Data, introduces the benefits and challenges of continuous manufacturing and explains how pharmaceutical businesses can apply it successfully.

26th October 2021