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DIN rail cases allow multiple connectors

DIN rail cases allow multiple connectors

OKW have extended their comprehensive RAILTEC-B DIN-Rail enclosures with a new series of models that allow different types of terminals to be accommodated within the same enclosure. RAILTEC-B cases conform to DIN 43 880, unit 1 and are fully insulated and protected to VBG4 as well as IEC 529/DIN 0470-1.

11th May 2007
PLC gets new comms module

PLC gets new comms module

Idec Electronics has increased the serial communications capability of its Pentra programmable controller range by the recent introduction of an expansion communication module.

11th May 2007
Fast track up to speed on rapid prototyping

Fast track up to speed on rapid prototyping

The phrase 'rapid prototyping' means different things to different people. But the concept is now sufficiently established for its supporting vocabulary to be moving from confusing jargon to fixed and well understood definitions. In the April 2007 issue, Martin Stevens MD of Unimatic gives an overview.

6th April 2007
Selecting the best possible switch for every application

Selecting the best possible switch for every application

How do you ensure you make the right switch selection for every electrical application? In the April 2007 issue, Tony Hankins, managing director of Rowe Hankins Components, the UK distributor for Marquardt switches, offers a handy guide.

6th April 2007
TACT switch has ultra low profile

TACT switch has ultra low profile

Knitter-Switch has announced the introduction of the new TSS 309 surface mounted push-button TACT switch. At only 2.5mm high and with a space-saving footprint of 3.8 x 6.0mm the TSS 309 is 50 percent smaller than comparable products.

6th April 2007
Electrical design comes in from the cold

Electrical design comes in from the cold

Unlike their mechanical engineering counterparts, electrical engineers have traditionally been something of a poor relation in terms of automation support. Yet such historic lack of investment looks set to change, as there is a growing push for fully-integrated design systems across the business. And this will not only impact on in-house electrical design teams: third-party contractors too will increasingly come under similar pressure to ensure that they are able to interface seamlessly with clients' CAD systems.

10th March 2007
Modular engineering platform

Modular engineering platform

On its stand at the Machine Building show, Rittal will demonstrate, for the first time at a UK exhibition, its new electrical automation software EPLAN Electric P8. This revolutionary modular engineering platform offers the latest in CAE, which not only supports complete migration from EPLAN 5 and EPLAN 21, but also horizontal and vertical extensions. For the first time, the applications for electrical engineering, fluid engineering and instrumentation and control are able to communicate directly with one another.

5th February 2007
The implications of the latest edition of the EMC directive

The implications of the latest edition of the EMC directive

The European EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, amended) can be viewed as an attempt to control this problem through legislation, although it does not cover safety issues. Unfortunately, it is unclear about how it should be applied to installations or custom equipment and systems, and this has led to it being effectively ignored by most companies active in those areas.

5th February 2007
Tough enclosures for demanding tasks

Tough enclosures for demanding tasks

Spelsberg has launched the Stahlin DiamondShield range of fibreglass composite enclosures in the UK. Designed to house instruments, switchgear and cable junctions, DiamondShield is claimed to out-perform equivalent plastic designs in terms of strength and corrosion resistance, while improving on metal alternatives in terms of weight, ease of modification, flexibility of mounting and durability. The DiamondShield range is now fully stocked by Spelsberg in the UK and is available in ten sizes up to 508x406x254mm with more than 150 possible installation configurations.

3rd January 2007
Versatile Dissipator metal enclosures

Versatile Dissipator metal enclosures

Teko has introduced the Dissipator enclosures series. These versatile metal enclosures can be used for housing desktop and rack mounted electronics. Typical applications will include test and measurement devices, professional audio systems, and laboratory and communications equipment. The Dissipator cases consist of two aluminium side panel extrusions, aluminium front and rear panels, and top and base covers in black nylon coated steel. The side panels, and rear panel, are black anodised, and the front panel is silver anodised. The cases are assembled by self-tapping screws. A range of eight standard models is available with external dimension from 176x126x43mm to 287x483x43mm. Three models have standard 1U front panels for fitting the cases directly in a 19in rack. The side extrusions include guide rails for mounting PCBs or chassis plates. The top and base panels also include ventilation slots for high power electronics.

3rd January 2007
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