Machine Building

On-demand production of high-performance seals

SKF has unveiled a trio of new seal profiles for its SNL plummer block housings. In addition, SKF is offering distributors and end-users an efficient and cost-effective means for producing these seals.

29th July 2019

New Pinet soft-close hinges with lift-off facility

FDB Panel Fittings is introducing new soft-close hinges from Pinet that also offer the advantage of providing a "˜lift-off' function for easy removal of doors. Suitable for use in workshop, office or domestic environments, these user-friendly lift-off hinges save time and aid the work of assembly and maintenance technicians.

29th July 2019

Levelling feet for industrial applications, harsh environments

Elesa is promoting its extensive range of levelling feet, offering units for all industrial purposes from simple desks and workstations to vibration damping and non-slip for heavy machines, food industry and biohazard applications.

29th July 2019

Save time and enhance safety when monitoring electrical cabinets

Flir is introducing a combination of measures to cut inspection time of energised electrical equipment. The AX8 thermal sensor allows the continuous monitoring of critical electrical infrastructure and the Flir IRW Windows provide an easy and affordable option that reduce the cost and time associated with thermal inspection and add a safety barrier to protect the thermographer from arc flash accidents.

29th July 2019

Plastic-steel hybrid energy chain for extending-arm applications

igus has developed a plastic-steel hybrid energy chain for extending-arm applications such as cherry pickers, telehandlers and boom lifts. Compared with conventional steel energy chains, which are sometimes used in these applications, the new YE.42 e-chain is 50 per cent lighter. It also provides up to 10m unsupported travel, which is 50 per cent more than for plastic energy chains.

29th July 2019

COM Express Compact module with AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 SoC

IBASE Technology is launching the ET976 COM Express Compact Type 6 module that is powered by an AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 SoC. Targeting graphics-intensive devices that need reliable performance to maintain stable operation, the ET976 is excellent for use in industrial automation, medical imaging, transportation and gaming, as well as payment systems and ATM machines.

26th July 2019

Vox Power user-configurable power supplies now at Digi-Key

Vox Power Ltd and Digi-Key Electronics have announced a distribution agreement that will provide worldwide, 24-hour availability of innovative configurable power supplies.

23rd July 2019

Stainless steel Dirak D-Snap hardware available from FDB

The Dirak D-Snap components system enables panel builders and installers to save time and money with click-together panels. Now this robust technology is available from FDB Panel Fittings in a stainless steel format developed for applications that need to be permanently fixed on one side and easily removable on the other.

23rd July 2019

Mitsubishi introduces cloud-based version of MAPS SCADA

By transferring its multi-faceted MAPS SCADA / HMI product to a secure cloud-based app, Mitsubishi Electric is offering potentially the best of both worlds: an advanced system that is flexible and easy to integrate, but is also well supported, stable and secure in operation.

23rd July 2019

Intelliconnect extends solderless 2.9 and SMA connector range

Intelliconnect (Europe) Ltd is extending its award-winning range of solderless, field-replaceable connectors which provide solderless attachment to semi rigid cables to include .047" as well as its existing .085" and.0.141" cables. This innovative clamp connector series offers customers an alternative for assembling connectors to semi-rigid cable with no loss in performance or reliability.

23rd July 2019