Machine Building

New DIRAK telescopic cover supports for control desks, tops and covers

A range of DIRAK telescopic cover supports is now available from FDB Panel Fittings

23rd September 2020

Standard components for machine enclosures and guards

Elesa is highlighting its extensive range of standard components that support the construction of machine enclosures and guards

16th September 2020

New laser triangulation sensor from Micro-Epsilon

Micro-Epsilon is introducing the optoNCDT 1900, a new laser triangulation sensor, said to be suited for both dynamic and high-resolution measurement tasks. It features a new compact sensor housing with mounting sleeves that ensure repeatable sensor position and alignment to the target. This new performance class of laser sensor I, says the company, designed for high speed distance, displacement and position measurements in a wide range of automation tasks including machine building, robotics, automotive production, 3D printing and CMMs

15th September 2020

Unhinged? No need to be with FDB's new aluminium profile hinges

Machine and panel builders are likely to be prime customers for FDB's newly arrived range of Pinet aluminium profile hinges. The new T5 aluminium profile products come in classic "piano-styl" of 60mm, 90mm or 120mm length with spring-assisted operation available in three different levels of force. Clear or black anodised finishes are offered to suit industrial, office equipment or specialist vehicle applications and fixing is swift and simple by means of 3.5mm dia. pre-drilled holes.

11th September 2020

M12 connectors for AC and DC applications

binder's new S-coded and T-coded power connectors are stated to be well suited for power transmission applications. The two standardized types are designed as per DIN EN 610276-2-111 for uses with motors and drives and also for supplying power to AC and DC consumers. The S-coded connectors of binder's 814 Series were developed for use in AC supplies up to 630V AC. They have a PE lead and can transmit, in the two-phase or three-phase version, power of up to 7.5kW. The power connectors of the 814 Series are said to be good for applications such as AC motors and drives, motor load switches and frequency converters.

11th September 2020

Expanded PBL Series flanged enclosures announced by BCL

BCL Enclosures has expanded its PBL Series of flanged enclosures, said to be well suited for small assemblies or potting box applications to provide protection for small electrical systems. The flanged system assists with surface mounting and the Series can also be used to house and mount small PCBs, or be used as potting boxes.

10th September 2020

New safety interlocks from ifm electronic

Safety interlocks in the new MN7XX series from ifm electronic use RFID technology in combination with bespoke actuator coding, which, according to the company, means that tampering and unauthorised operation are rendered virtually impossible. Suitable for use in safety systems that meet the requirements for PL e to ISO 13849-1 or SIL CL3 to IEC 62061, up to 32 of the new interlocks can be connected in series without reducing the safety functionality.

9th September 2020

Just the gear to drive powerful conveyor belts

The two-stage MAXXDRIVE XT right-angle gear units from NORD are said to be well suited for belt conveyor systems in heavy-duty applications, especially those in the bulk material-handling industry. They are available in seven sizes for powers from 50 to 1,500kW with output torques between 15 and 75kNm. These units from NORD are stated to have a high thermal load capacity without external cooling and thanks to a ribbed design, together with axial fans and air guide covers, they can operate without the need for additional cooling.

4th September 2020

Tailor-made tensioning solutions from norelem

norelem has announced the availability of new sprocket sets and tensioning pulleys, allowing machine builders to create custom tensioning solutions. The new range of tensioning devices is designed to be used with either belt or chain drives. With a variety of sizes for each product, they can, says norelem, be individually adapted to help minimise vibration and ensure drives are economical and quiet.

4th September 2020

New white light interferometers

Micro-Epsilon has developed a completely new range of high-performance white light interferometers that provide what it claims are "Unmatched accuracy levels in absolute non-contact optical distance and thickness measurement". The units offer measurement resolution from 30 picometres and linearity from +/-10nm, the company states that these new interferometers represent a step change in accuracy from its confocal measurement systems.

4th September 2020