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OK GoldRox high-quality, all-position rutile electrode from ESAB

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products says it is "˜reinventing welding' with a new rutile electrode with proven great welding performance and smart packaging design fit for purpose. OK GoldRox provides a stable arc that leaves almost no spatter and easy slag removal with minimal effort for faster clean-up. Using an electrode with good arc stability, coupled with decent puddle flow, helps in situations with poor fit up. OK GoldRox yields a flat bead profile with fine ripples and good appearance.

14th April 2020

Norgren expands Excelon Plus family of air preparation units

The popular Excelon Plus Air Preparation range from Norgren has been expanded to introduce a ¼ inch port size option. Developed to help customers' machines run at the optimum efficiency for the longest possible time with the lowest lifecycle costs, the Norgren Excelon Plus 82 series offers machine builders the following three main advantages.

10th April 2020

Mouser stocking Analog Devices ADIS16507 Precision MEMS IMU

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the ADIS16507 precision inertial measurement unit (IMU) from Analog Devices, Inc. Part of the Analog Devices line of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) IMUs, the ADIS16507 provides a simplified, cost-effective method for integrating accurate, multi-axis inertial sensing into industrial systems as well as Internet of Things (IoT) applications, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), smart agriculture, and autonomous vehicles. The devices are also suitable for the growing virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) markets.

10th April 2020

FDB Panel Fittings now supplying Dirak swinghandle cam mountings

The Dirak swinghandle system from FDB Panel Fittings is now enhanced with the introduction of their 3-440 Bearing Plate RS bases. These intermediary mounting accessories enable swinghandles to be used with a single-point polyamide latching cam or, alternatively, with standard cam and multi-point rod locking if required.

10th April 2020

Electro-hydraulic linear actuators withstand shock loads

Thomson Industries is introducing an electro-hydraulic actuator that has the strength of hydraulic cylinders but without their complex external assemblies or extensive fluid handling requirements. The compact Thomson Warner Linear H-Track actuators move loads of up to 21,350N. They are therefore suitable for space-constrained applications requiring high load handling and shock resistance, such as snowplough blade control, agricultural ploughs and sprayer booms, mower deck lifts and UTV dump boxes.

10th April 2020

Flir A400/A700 fixed-mount continuous monitoring thermal cameras

Flir Systems is launching the Flir A400/A700 Thermal Smart Sensor and Thermal Image Streaming fixed camera for monitoring equipment, production lines, critical infrastructure, and screening for elevated skin temperatures. These highly configurable smart camera systems provide accurate, non-contact temperature monitoring across a wide range of disciplines: manufacturing process control, product development, emissions monitoring, waste management, facilities maintenance, and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) improvements. The Flir A400/A700 Thermal Smart Sensor initially will be prioritised for those responding to COVID-19. For all applications, the series offers multi-image streaming, edge computing, and Wi-Fi connectivity to help speed data flow and enable faster decisions, improving productivity and safety for professionals.

9th April 2020

3D camera and SensorApp ensures smooth docking

An innovative 3D camera and SensorApp from Sick enables rapid, damage-free guidance of automated and driver-assisted high-bay forklifts into pallet pockets, as well as the precise and efficient pick-up of dollies by automated guided vehicles (AGVs).

9th April 2020

Direct-drive wheel unit designed for low-noise mobile robots

Targeted at OEMs developing mobile autonomous or collaborative robots, NSK is launching an innovative direct-drive wheel unit. Specifically designed for use in quiet environments, such as hospitals, hotels, offices and libraries, robots fitted with the new wheel unit can efficiently carry and move loads up to 100kg without disturbing people.

9th April 2020

igus adds two new sizes to twisterband HD family

igus is launching two new sizes of twisterband HD energy chain with inner heights of 11mm and 18mm. The key advantage over slip ring systems is that it guides electrical, fibre optic and pneumatic cables all together. Target applications include rotary tables and robots.

9th April 2020

Multi-parameter flow meter cuts waste by identifying fluids

Hygienic manufacturing has to focus on cleanliness and product quality, in some cases to the point where valuable product is disposed of in the process of ensuring the necessary standards are maintained. For companies in the food and beverage sector wanting to reduce waste, the challenge is to identify different fluids in the process pipework quickly and accurately, which can now be achieved at the same time as measuring flow rates. Watch the short video below for an introduction to the FLOWave flow meter that can reduce the amount of good product and cleaning solutions that are wasted.

9th April 2020