Machine Building

Foremost introduces EMC cable gland with two grommets

Foremost Electronics is now supplying the icotek EMC-KVT-DS, which is claimed to be the world's first split EMC cable gland for preassembled cables of thread size M32 that also provides IP54 protection for use in harsh conditions.

27th November 2019

IDS launches industrial cameras with 20 MP Sony sensor

When the smallest details are important for applications, high-resolution images with particularly low noise are required. Both are features that make the Sony IMX183 20 MP sensor stand out. IDS now offers this sensor in the uEye CP camera family with USB3 Vision interface. The new models are well-suited for challenging image evaluations and are also very compact thanks to their dimensions of only 29 × 29 × 29 millilitres.

27th November 2019

EMKA introduces high-quality 100 per cent EPDM gasket profiles

EMKA UK is successively converting the material of their self-clamping gasket profiles to single-piece mouldings in EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer), replacing the previous two-part glued assembly of EPDM and PVC. This means that EMKA gaskets have a significantly improved quality as the new mono-moulding has a broader thermal application range with higher resistance to weathering, UV radiation and acids, making the new sections particularly durable.

26th November 2019

Promotional pricing for absolute encoders with IE interface

Available for Variohm EuroSensor's UK and Ireland customers, a new promotional price offer from Wachendorff covers the company's wide range of Industrial Ethernet (IE)-based absolute shaft encoders. With its unique patented magnetic technology, WDGA series absolute encoders offer exceptionally high-precision position and velocity measurement with extreme durability and long life in single- or multi-turn versions with up to 16-bit resolution single and 43 bit multi turn. A comprehensive choice of industrial interface options includes PROFINET, PROFIBUS, EtherCAT and a recently introduced Universal-IP versions which feature user-selectable PROFINET-IO and EtherCAT protocols.

26th November 2019

Next-generation b maXX drives have additional safety functions

The new edition of the b maXX 5300 from Baumüller is now even more flexible and application optimised. In addition, it features new safety functionalities that are especially beneficial for highly dynamic applications.

26th November 2019

Lenze's i550 protec drive has IP66 protection and IO-Link

The successful i500 frequency inverter range now also has a decentralised variant. Well-protected with IP66 and well-connected with IO-Link, the i550 protec sets out to conquer the wide range of decentralised drive tasks. Lenze will start by marketing this new series with a power range of up to 2.2kW and has planned the phased expansion up to 75kW.

26th November 2019

Inductive angle encoders are simple, robust and ultra-precise

Inmoco is introducing a new product for measuring angular position in extreme environments where potentiometers or capacitive devices may prove unreliable. The non-contact Celera Motion Zettlex IncOder can be described as an inductive angle encoder and works like a transformer.

25th November 2019

Robust miniature controller for inductive displacement sensors

Micro-Epsilon is introducing a miniature controller for inductive displacement sensors. The new induSENSOR MSC7401 controller is designed to operate with LVDT and LDR measuring gauges and displacement sensors, which are primarily used for measuring displacement, distance, position, oscillation and vibration. This offers high application versatility for measurement tasks in automation, machine building, quality control, test benches, hydraulics and automotive technologies.

25th November 2019

Smart condition monitoring with no extra sensors

Topics such as predictive maintenance and predictive models based on artificial intelligence (AI) are currently of great interest in mechanical engineering. But a lot of customers have no real idea of the kind of predictions that can be made. All they are interested in is monitoring machines and processes. One of the highlights from Lenze at the SPS in Nuremberg (26-28.11.2019, Hall 1, Stand 360) is therefore a showcase illustrating how smart Condition Monitoring can be realised that provides extensive information about the "state of health" of machines and plants without the need for any additional, costly sensor technology.

25th November 2019

Next-generation controllers for Industry 4.0: IT meets OT

More flexible, intelligent machines mean greater complexity - and thus greater controller performance demands. Lenze caters for this trend with its new cabinet controllers. This new generation of controllers stretches the limits of what is technically feasible.

25th November 2019