Machine Building

Camloc Blocklift locking gas struts are manufactured in the UK

Camloc Motion Control has officially launched its range of UK-manufactured Blocklift locking gas struts. The Blocklift is the latest product within Camloc's extensive range of gas struts and dampers and features an internal locking mechanism - allowing the strut to be locked in any position along the length of the stroke.

5th November 2019

ABB Tmax XT circuit breakers include energy monitoring

ABB is extending its range of moulded case circuit breakers (MCCBs) for the UK with the new SACE Tmax XT that offers higher performances, protection, energy metering and connectivity features up to 1600A.

5th November 2019

More communication protocol options for Unidrive M drives

Control Techniques is releasing two new variants of its Unidrive M700 and M702 high-performance drives. While Control Techniques' drives have always been multi-protocol in their nature, being able to support Real-Time Motion over Ethernet (RTMoE) simultaneously with Ethernet/IP and Modbus/TCPIP communications, this new variant adds Profinet RT capability to the list of protocols supported by the Unidrive M700 and M702. The changes also bring about performance improvements to the Modbus and EtherNet protocols.

5th November 2019

Ultra-slim slewing ring bearings are maintenance-free

Rotational movement in a confined space; these are often the requirements for slewing ring bearings in automation or stage technology applications as well as in control panels. For such compact applications, igus has now developed a new ultra-slim slewing ring bearing range for medium loads. The PRT-04 slewing rings are maintenance-free and wear-resistant thanks to the use of high-performance polymers. Moreover, the new models are also 50 per cent thinner and 60 per cent lighter than standard PRT-01 bearings with a 100mm inner diameter.

5th November 2019

Kistler launches KiDAQ modular data acquisition system

The modular design of the new KiDAQ from Kistler Instruments makes unlimited channels and distributed systems a reality whatever the application: industrial, laboratory, permanent installations and mobile. Engineers now have everything needed to complete any measuring task: a single integrated system that can be flexibly expanded at any time with additional measurement modules and units.

4th November 2019

Extensive range of fibre optic connectors, adapters and cables

Cliff Electronics now offers a wide range of optical connectors, cables and accessories for automation, instrumentation, industrial control and data acquisition, high-quality audio and broadcast systems, AV installations, home theatre, games consoles, data and IT connectivity, medical equipment instrumentation, and other high-bandwidth signal connections.

4th November 2019

Mouser stocking Contrinex inductive and photoelectric sensors

Mouser Electronics is now stocking Contrinex inductive and photoelectric sensors from Molex. The miniature sensors are suitable for applications such as packaging machines, food and beverage, filling plant, textile, machine tools and logistics.

31st October 2019

Sick launches upgraded Hiperface DSL smart motor sensors

Sick is unveiling its second generation of smart motor sensors supporting the Hiperface DSL single-cable feedback system for servo drives. The Sick EDS 35 single-turn and EDM 35 multi-turn encoders achieve a step-change in resolution and dynamic performance.

31st October 2019

HMIs combine reliability, performance and economical pricing

Fuji Electric is launching a family of touch screen HMIs that offer a combination of exceptional reliability, sophisticated communication technology a price position that cannot be ignored.

29th October 2019

Load sensor is rated to 500N and protected to IP69K

ADZ Nagano has developed a novel load sensor that provides a high precision force output up to 500N and a temperature compensated range of -20 to +60degC. Available in the UK from Variohm EuroSensor, ADZ's distribution partner, the highly durable IP69K environment-rated sensor has a wide choice of analogue or digital signal output options and features a compact screw mounted design that will easily integrate into safety-critical mechanical structures.

29th October 2019