Machine Building

12mm push buttons for joysticks and control panels

elobau has a range of 12mm push buttons designed for use in joystick handles and control panels of industrial machines, including a 145 MT version designed for outdoor use. The push buttons switches benefit from elobau's 40+ years of experience in designing highly reliable and functional operator controls products, and guarantee a long service life with wear-free reed contacts and magnetic actuation operating principle.

19th July 2019

Latest IQANdesign software benefits from Simulink integration

Parker Hannifin has collaborated with MathWorks on its latest IQANdesign 6 software. Now featuring Simulink integration, the new IQAN software has been developed to speed innovation in electronic controls for mobile machines used in markets such as agriculture, construction, forestry, material handling and transportation.

19th July 2019

Extensive range of test probes, clips and plugs

Cliff Electronics is promoting its test leads, which it manufactures for a number of electrical test equipment OEMs. In addition, customers can buy a wide range of test probes, croc-clips and plugs manufactured by Cliff for use with their own test equipment or as replacements for lost or damaged items.

19th July 2019

ESR: strain sensor with improved accuracy and durability

New from Leine Linde and available with full support from Mclennan, the ESR strain sensor is measurement concept that offers a novel alternative to conventional strain gauges through improved accuracy, signal quality and especially durability. Particularly suited to large-scale machine structural health tasks where load or force needs to be reliably monitored, the ESR utilises Leine Linde's robust optical encoder technology coupled to a mechanical measuring arm arrangement which is fixed to the structure's strain-prone components.

18th July 2019

New lubrication-free transmission chain with attachments

Renold Chain is launching a new lubrication-free transmission chain, available with a range of attachments, and a fast one-week turnaround service. The new chain is designed around the company's innovative Syno lubrication-free technology within a standard steel bush-roller chain. It is well suited to applications that do not require all the additional features of Syno, such as special surface treatments and corrosion resistance.

18th July 2019

Redux wave springs offer performance advantages

Lee Spring is promoting its Redux wave springs, which offer a way of performing a spring function in minimal spaces - even perhaps where no other spring could work effectively. Typically, Redux wave springs occupy just 30-50 per cent of the compressed height space of the conventional round wire springs, yet they offer more deflection with the same load specifications. This not only helps to save space in the applications but also reduces the production costs, as fewer materials are required and often enable devices that would not otherwise be feasible.

18th July 2019

Modular transmission elements: spur gears and racks

Elesa is promoting its ZCR and ZCL rack and spur gear transmission elements, which are well suited for applications where, in addition to mechanical resistance, even quiet operations are required, with no need for lubrication maintenance.

17th July 2019

Sick launches next-generation smart 2D light array sensors

Sick has unveiled its next-generation family of smart photoelectric 2D light array sensors, the RAY10 and RAY26, to detect even the most difficult-to-see objects moving on high-speed conveyors.

17th July 2019

GEOS enclosures are suitably rugged for coastal applications

Spelsberg els is promoting its GEOS range of rugged enclosures. Electrical designers and installers are responsible for ensuring that their installations are safe, reliable and protected. More often than not it is the job of the electrical enclosure to perform these functions. For outdoor applications there are numerous challenges to be considered, when the outdoor applications are located on the coast these challenges can be amplified. Fortunately, Spelsberg's GEOS range of rugged enclosures has the answer.

17th July 2019

Drive units designed for continuous conveyors

Nord Drivesystems offers powerful drive systems for transporting bulk materials that are characterised by maximum reliability, safety and robustness and ensure smooth operation even under the toughest environmental conditions.

16th July 2019