Machine Building

Programmable encoders with versatility, precision and durability

Providing unmatched opportunities for commissioning, service and maintenance are among the key benefits associated with the wide range of programmable encoders from Baumer Ltd. This range of encoders is probably unrivalled in its breadth of choice, encompassing incremental, absolute, industrial and heavy-duty, representing a choice of 33 product options.

12th November 2019

Heavy-duty parallelogram hinges with 110deg opening from FDB

FDB Panel Fittings is launching a new Pinet concealed hinge. The 3557 is a tough steel and aluminium unit with 110-degree opening when installed on doors of up to 25mm.

12th November 2019

Schaffner launches power line EMC filter family

Schaffner is introducing a new single-phase EMC filter. With a 350V AC rating, the filter can be used in typical single-phase applications (120V AC and 230V AC), or industrial applications when utilising phase to neutral voltage off three-phase power. Example: 480V AC P-P / 277V AC P-N and 600V AC P-P / 347V AC P-N.

12th November 2019

Asset Performance Monitor gains multitenant capability

Manufacturing OEMs can now also provide data and results from Asset Performance Monitor to their customers, opening up new revenue streams. The cloud application also configures itself - regardless of the type and number of connected machines.

11th November 2019

B&R launches powerful IP69K PC for mobile machinery

B&R is adding a powerful PC with an Intel processor to its portfolio of controllers for mobile machinery. The fully fledged PC with IP69K protection is specially designed for use in harsh environments. Its high performance makes it optimally suited for smart machines that communicate with each other and with the cloud.

11th November 2019

JPR Electronics now stocking wide range of Hongfa Relays

JPR Electronics is stocking a wide range of relays from Hongfa, which is described as the world's leading relay supplier and manufacturer. The PCB-mounted relays are available in miniature, sub-miniature, slim line and DIL footprints with single and double pole change-over (SPCO/DPCO) contact forms.

8th November 2019

Elesa expands machine elements range: new catalogue supplement

The eclectic mix of loosely defined machine elements from Elesa is expanding year-on-year. The range now includes an extensive selection of magnets in aluminium-nickel-cobalt, samarium-cobalt, neodymium iron-boron and ferrite. These standard industrial designs are excellent for temporary fixing or even permanent fixing of items such as workpieces, jigs, sensors or other devices where a strong fixing and rapid removal is required in a discrete, even hidden way.

8th November 2019

Helicoil Smart's tang bends out of the way after installation

Bollhoff has launched an all-new version of its legendary Helicoil threaded insert. Known as Helicoil Smart, it becomes the first new design unveiled by the company since the launch of its highly successful tang-free version of Helicoil in 2010. Unlike traditional inserts that have a tang that has to be broken off after installation, the new Helicoil Smart has a tang that is bent out of the way so screws can pass right through.

8th November 2019

B&R's compact motor-mounted drives save machine building costs

B&R is introducinf two completely new, particularly compact motor-mounted drives. The two new additions to the ACOPOSmotor series facilitate development of modular plants and machinery. They reduce installation costs and save cabinet space.

8th November 2019

OMC launches versatile Mouldshare moulded backlights

OMC is launching its Mouldshare moulded backlights that are manufactured using innovative sliding-gate injection moulding techniques developed by the company, which significantly reduce the usual set up costs and MOQs associated with producing a new backlight to a customer's desired shape and size.

8th November 2019