Vacuum system enables sustainable production of building materials
TodayWhen construction industry materials specialist Isola needed a new central vacuum system to improve energy efficiency in its production operations, it turned to Atlas Copco.
Drive Technology Insight event attracts over 100 engineers
Todaymaxon UK and Ireland's Drive Technology Insight 2024 event attracted over 100 engineers to the Williams F1 Conference Centre for a day of DC motor technology presentations and engineering discussion. 120 engineers attended drive technology seminars and took part in one-to-one application design talks.
Game changer for hygienic flow measurement
TodayThe SMF Foodmag from ifm provides an effective solution for hygienic flow measurement of a variety of media with a conductivity of greater than 5 micro S/cm - such as beer, milk, or fruit juice. It goes without saying that the SMF Foodmag meets the stringent hygiene requirements of food and beverage production.
Current Compensated High-Current Choke
TodaySCHURTER is launching a new choke family for energy applications with particularly high power on the PCB. The DKUH-1 current-compensated chokes are designed for currents of up to 100 A and a rated voltage of up to 800 V DC.
Background-Suppression Photoelectric Sensors
TodayContrinex's background-suppression photoelectric sensors pack powerful performance into their small M5 (threaded 5mm diameter) x 35mm long body. For comparison, a match is typically 3.7mm wide at the tip and 57mm long.
Ultrasonic Flow Meter is a great performer in Microgravity
TodayTitan Enterprises' flowmeters have been put through the wringer in various harsh environments, from high speed on an F1 racetrack, to deep mining and offshore oil rigs. Titan's Process Atrato ultrasonic flow meter is now taking a leap forward and proving to be 'rock solid' in tests within a totally unique environment - microgravity.
Extended portfolio for ICS series electronics housings
9 days agoWith the ICS housing series, Phoenix Contact offers a wide range of housing systems for future-oriented automation devices. The new PCB terminal blocks in two pitches (5.0 mm and 3.5 mm) provide additional connection options for ICS series electronics housings.
ROLEC introduces Cutting-Edge IP-Rated Plastic Enclosures
10 days agoROLEC now offers two premium ranges of IP-rated plastic housings - technoPLUS and technoDISC. Pole-mountable technoPLUS is ideal for outdoor locations, IIoT, measurement and hubs, while technoDISC is perfect for instrumentation, measurement and marine electronics.
Drive Lines highlights components and power transmission solutions
9 days agoDrives and Controls is taking place on 5-6 June 2024 at the NEC in Birmingham, as part of Smart Manufacturing and Engineering Week. Engineering component and power transmission solution distributor Drive Lines will be showcasing couplings, gearboxes, screw jacks and stops.
ELESA develops new levelling components in SUPER-technopolymer
21 days agoElesa is continuing to innovate with components in SUPER-technopolymer, a latest generation polymeric plastic material with high mechanical performance, excellent resistance to chemical agents, and optimum thermal properties. Elesa has introduced new STP threaded stems designed for levelling equipment and machinery.
Lowe and Fletcher Knob lock from FDB Panel Fittings
4 days agoMeeting the needs of panel builders, as well as finding applications in metal office furniture and other doors, the 1605 knob lock from Lowe and Fletcher is now available ex-stock from the FDB Panel Fittings online store, offering twist-and-go operation of cabinet doors.
Surge protection devices offer easy and safe installation and operation
10 days agoThe new Valvetrab Safe Protection Plus (VAL-SPP) surge protective devices from Phoenix Contact provide surge protection with forward-thinking installation and safety features, which ensures high system availability.
Developing a reliable, repeatable UV curing process
29 days agoProcess speed and control are two of the many benefits that UV curing adhesives can bring to manufacturers bonding medical plastics. To build an accurate and repeatable new process, all process variables need to be understood, so they can be eliminated or kept within acceptable tolerances. Here Peter Swanson, Managing Director of Intertronics, explains how medical device manufacturers can achieve a reliable and repeatable UV curing adhesive process.
Industrial Technology Magazine - Spring 2024
Cover Story
2 Opportunities to drive your machine performance, from the innovators in valve terminals
Industry Update
8 Machine builders not yet reaping reaping benefits of digital transformation
10 Generating green power from ancient windmills
12 Who might be the potential purchasers for Innomatics?
14 Schneider Electric celebrates EcoCare launch at new Experience Centre
15 Millions of pounds written off by UK manufacturers
Design Engineering
19 Considerations for choosing an LED potting compound
20 Durability and customisation for fume cupboard controls
22 Operational security for enclosures
24 There’s more to making a spring than you might think
26 Designing with springs in non-standard materials
28 The right battery pack for a mobile industrial robot
Machine Building and Automation
31 Optimise helical gear design to minimise audible noise
32 Moving away from big data toward smart data
34 Machining of lead screws to meet individual needs
36 Machine safety indication can greatly increase productivity
38 New motor driven the roller is most powerful on the market
40 Custom linear motion solution drives hydro research project
42 Automation achieves perfect Easter egg flavour combos
44 From mass production to mass personalisation
46 The transition from electric drives to intelligent drives
48 Build your own AMR with IDEC Safety Wheel Drive
Food Manufacturing Live
A 20 page preview of Food Manufacturing Live, taking place at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham on 1st May 2024
