Machine Building

Automation controllers feature OPC UA over TSN, Intel processors

B&R is among the first manufacturers to introduce controllers with OPC UA over TSN communication technology and Intel Apollo Lake I processors. The new X20 controllers are distinguished by significantly higher performance, additional RAM and integrated onboard flash memory.

8th November 2019

New IP65 door enclosures with solid or transparent doors

BCL Enclosures is launching a new range of IP65-rated door enclosures that are dust-tight and able to be washed down, so suit environments such as food processing and others where there may be a high degree of airborne particulates. Available with solid or transparent doors in a wide range of sizes, the BED Series is also flame retardant to UL94V-HB. Manufactured from UL-approved ABS-HB plastic, the BED Series is robust and meets the IK08 standard which ensures that contents are protected from objects weighing up to 1.7kg dropped or falling from a height of up to 300mm.

7th November 2019

Ewellix launches next-generation miniature profile rail guides

Ewellix, formerly SKF Motion Technologies, is launching a series of compact precision rail guides that are low noise, have precision accuracy and require minimal maintenance due to self-lubricating features for industrial and laboratory applications.

7th November 2019

PULS launches Piano Mini 36W, 60W, 90W DIN-rail power supplies

PULS Power is launching the latest and smallest products in its very successful Piano product family. Three new 24V DC output DIN-Rail power supplies have been added to the range; PIM36 (36W - coming soon), PIM60 (60W) and PIM90 (90W).

7th November 2019

New version of ACOPOStrak with IP69K protection

B&R now offers an IP69K-rated variant of its intelligent ACOPOStrak track system. The new version of the track can be pressure washed at temperatures of up to 80degC. This makes it suitable for use in industries like food and beverages and pharmaceuticals with the highest demands on cleanability.

7th November 2019

Electrically actuated automatic spray nozzle minimises waste

A new electrically actuated automatic spray nozzle for precision food processing and industrial applications is the latest product from BETE available in the UK through The Spray Nozzle People. Eliminating (or at least minimising) waste and reducing over-spray are important objectives in most processing / manufacturing environments, and this is where the HydroPulse Spray Nozzle will be appreciated.

6th November 2019

optoNCDT 1220 miniature laser displacement sensor with ATC

Micro-Epsilon is introducing a compact laser triangulation sensor for high-precision displacement, distance and position measurements. With its high accuracy and adjustable measuring rate up to 1kHz, the sensor is claimed to offer an unbeatable price-performance ratio.

6th November 2019

High-power cabinet drives for rapid delivery

High-power drive users can now receive ready-made drive cabinet systems in as little as 1 week for emergency breakdowns, following the release of Control Techniques' DFS series of freestanding drives.

6th November 2019

Dynamic inclination sensors for 6-axis precision and response

SICK is launching its first dynamic 6-axis inclination sensors, the TMS88 D and TMM88 D, to achieve unrivalled measurement precision and rapid response times that will aid the real-time safe and efficient operation of outdoor vehicles and machinery, such as mobile cranes, construction and agricultural machinery, or municipal vehicles.

6th November 2019

Elmo Motion Control inertial platform stabiliser at Heason

Elmo Motion Control, represented in the UK by Heason Technology, has recently launched a complete ready-to-use motion control system for inertial platform stabilisation. Combining matched "˜off-the shelf' motion control products compatible with gyro-level signal input, the motion controller and servo drives can be adapted to control any number of motion axes for platform stabilisation applications, ranging from defence and commercial azimuth/elevation tracking systems to air, ground and marine guided vehicles.

5th November 2019