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Circular connector offers space savings

Circular connector offers space savings

Circular connectors from Yamaichi Electronics will be highlighted at Southern Electronics 2016. The push-pull locking mechanism, says the company, offers cost advantages due to material reduction and thus space saving design. The new model, the Y-Circ P uses the push-pull locking mechanism for simple insertion and unlocking of the connector by pulling on the housing.

20th December 2015
Communications module for Siemens LOGO! controller

Communications module for Siemens LOGO! controller

Automation24 has taken the first step into the 4th Industrial Revolution with the GSM CMR2020 communication module from Siemens. This new module is the ultimate supplement to any LOGO! 0BA8 control system, enabling you to implement communications via the proven Industrial Ethernet port.

18th December 2015
Rittal

Rittal"s Ri4Power press stoppers offer in-built protection against arcing faults

There are few things in our industry to compete with the destructive force of an arcing fault in the main or distribution busbars. Under IEC/TR 61641, all electrical assemblies must be able to withstand a short circuit current. Press stoppers are considered essential to comply with the standard as part of the design criteria for enclosures.

10th December 2015
RS Components makes 3D printing even more affordable

RS Components makes 3D printing even more affordable

RS Components is offering a special bundle that combines advanced 3D modelling software and 3D printing hardware, and which provides advanced and highly affordable 3D design and prototyping capabilities.

9th December 2015
NI launches family of powerful industrial controllers

NI launches family of powerful industrial controllers

National Instruments has announced a family of three new industrial controllers that address the complex requirements of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) applications. These industrial controllers feature 5th generation Intel Core processors, rugged packaging, built-in I/O and extensive connectivity options, so that machine builders and system designers can eliminate the need for separate subsystems within complex machines and consolidate functionality into a single controller.

27th November 2015
The A-Z of electrical enclosures

The A-Z of electrical enclosures

Selecting the best enclosure for a particular situation requires some thought, as there are several issues to consider. Chris Lloyd of Spelsberg offers this aide memoire to some of the more useful points.

22nd November 2015
Windows and swing handles

Windows and swing handles

Fibox has developed and produced even more innovative configurations to enhance the scope of its ARCA range, and delivered a definitive enclosure system which not only combines inspired Finnish innovation with pleasing aesthetics and exceptional service, but offers OEMs a ready built series of enclosures with added value, that are suitable for virtually all harsh and demanding industrial applications.

22nd November 2015
Thermal management with cloud-based monitoring highlighted by Pfannenberg

Thermal management with cloud-based monitoring highlighted by Pfannenberg

Pfannenberg is unveiling a thermal management solution with cloud-based remote monitoring at this year’s SPS IPC Drives in Nuremberg, Germany. Communication is provided by a compact device with an integrated SIM card, which receives the relevant data from the connected cooling units via Modbus and transmits it to the cloud over a secure mobile telecommunication link without any need for access to the company’s IT infrastructure. 

22nd November 2015
Quality spring release hinges at the best price

Quality spring release hinges at the best price

WDS Component Parts has released a new range of spring release hinges for applications that require a quick mechanism for releasing or opening. The parts have been introduced in response to customer requests and are competitively priced. The components are available to purchase online in any order quantity from a single, one-off upwards 

22nd November 2015
Energy efficient cabinet cooling options from ETA

Energy efficient cabinet cooling options from ETA

A new range of Cosmotec energy efficient cabinet cooling units, is now available in the UK from ETA Enclosures. With cooling capacities from 330W to 6000W these highly efficient compact units can be specified for both indoor and outdoor applications.

22nd November 2015
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