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Reduced lead times for cable entry connectors with new control circuit

Reduced lead times for cable entry connectors with new control circuit

ATAM has upgraded its cable entry connectors with a new control circuit for solenoid valves, whilst also employing advanced new techniques to dramatically speed up manufacture. Thanks to these improvements, production of the cable entry connectors has been streamlined to achieve an impressive output of 10,000 pieces a day, resulting in significantly reduced customer lead times.

21st June 2021
Safe, reliable, leak-free pumping of thin liquids with side channel pumps

Safe, reliable, leak-free pumping of thin liquids with side channel pumps

When fluids handling applications require safe and reliable pumping of thin, low viscosity liquids, such as liquefied gases or refrigerants the new Dickow WPM Series are an ideal choice. Available from pump specialist Michael Smith Engineers these new options of self-priming, horizontal, side-channel pumps are suitable for handling clean liquids without solids in chemical and petrochemical industry applications.

21st June 2021
The clearest view into the distance

The clearest view into the distance

There are many applications where large distances need to be measured as quickly as possible and with a high degree of accuracy. Typical applications range from rack feeders and automatic storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) in distribution centres, fill level controls in large tanks and silos through to mechanical engineering, for example in systems for processing metal tubes or in machinery used for cutting beams or planks to length. These are the areas of use for laser distance sensors that are able to measure distances from 0.05m to 500m quickly and with millimetre precision.

21st June 2021
What a robot but don

What a robot but don"t know where to start?

Industrial or collaborative? This is the question everyone is asking, with the demarcation line between the two options not as clear as you might think. It all depends on the setting in which the machine operates, how operators need to interact with the robot and its main functions. Mitsubishi Electric’s Barry Weller looks at how to identify what type of robot best suits your application and how to integrate it.

21st June 2021
Push in fittings from Camozzi Automation for cooling systems

Push in fittings from Camozzi Automation for cooling systems

Camozzi Automation has employed its extensive push-in fittings expertise to develop a new range engineered specifically to enable the smooth passage of fluids in cooling systems. The Series 7000 Fluidics range has been designed with a special bio-sourced PA11 technopolymer reinforced with 20% glass fibre and based on renewable raw materials that allows the component to resist water absorption, temperature variations and cooling liquid additives.

21st June 2021
International approval for compact signal conditioners

International approval for compact signal conditioners

Phoenix Contact reports that the demand for international approvals has remained great, which is why its Mini Analog Pro has been extensively updated for ATEX and IECEx for zone 2. This represents an extensive update in the international approval program for explosion protection.

21st June 2021
Flexible operating and monitoring platform

Flexible operating and monitoring platform

The new modular VisuNet FLX HMI operator workstation is part of a comprehensive range of operation and monitoring systems from Pepperl+Fuchs for ATEX/IECEx Zone 2/22 and Division 2 (global certifications pending), and non-hazardous areas. This product suite provides a range of solutions that allows the automation specialist to offer total flexibility in the field.

21st June 2021
The forgotten criteria in bearing applications

The forgotten criteria in bearing applications

Ian Breeze, Technical Director at Bowman Advanced Split Bearings, explores the increasing importance of load types in industrial applications and how innovation in bearing design can help to avoid system failure, unplanned downtime, and increased maintenance costs.

21st June 2021
The sensor inside the conveyor belt

The sensor inside the conveyor belt

When Habasit, a leading provider of conveyor and power transmission systems, hatched an ambitious plan to create an embedded wireless force-sensing link in one of its curved plastic modular belt conveyor systems, it worked with signal conditioning specialist Mantracourt to achieve elegance.

21st June 2021
Optimising compact linear motion tasks with mini motors

Optimising compact linear motion tasks with mini motors

To achieve maximum performance from a miniature linear motion application, it’s vital to make sure the motor’s specification meets the requirements. Efficiency, high power, optimised dimensions and acceleration are among the criteria for selection to optimise demanding lead screw applications. Portescap’s Clémence Muron explains how to make the right choice of linear motion technology.

21st June 2021
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