Machine Building

igus smart plastics increase plant safety, cut maintenance costs

Since its launch in 2016, igus has been developing its family of smart plastics with improved "˜isense' sensors and monitoring modules that add intelligence to energy chains, cables, linear guides and slewing ring bearings. They measure, among other things, wear status and alert the user early enough to plan repair or replacement.

13th June 2018

Chest handles from EMKA - robust and functional

EMKA is promoting its range of chest handles. Making life easier for manual handlers of packing cases, equipment and other transport packaging, these chest handles offer a strong and robust grip. Their low profile of only 10mm to 15mm with spring retention to keep the handle in place, ensures a clean installation with ease of use - coupled with comfortable handle grips.

13th June 2018

New grease filling filter for automatic lubrication systems

SKF is introducing its Lincoln small grease reservoir filling filter. Part of SKF's family of filtration products, this filter helps to minimise contaminants entering automatic lubrication systems during the filling process of smaller reservoirs.

12th June 2018

MEMS single-axis accelerometer has wide frequency range

The new MEMS miniature, single axis, capacitive accelerometers from Kistler have been designed for use in applications in automotive, aerospace, rail and other sectors where challenging environmental conditions may be encountered. The wide frequency range from DC to 2kHz and high operating temperature of +125degC combined with six measuring ranges from +/-2g to +/-200g means that the new accelerometers easily meet the demands of a wide variety of applications.

12th June 2018

High-precision strain wave gearing suits handling systems

Harmonic Drive UK is launching its CSG-2A Series Component Set. The strain wave gear has been designed for highly dynamic applications, like mechanical handling equipment in production and processing plants, to offer maximum torque density and lifetime precision.

12th June 2018

Sick launches position encoder for hydraulic cylinders

Sick has unveiled the MAX48 linear encoder, an innovative product for integrated position-measurement in hydraulic cylinders that delivers space-saving, operating-cost and maintenance gains in the design and operation of hydraulic mobile machinery and cranes.

12th June 2018

Colour printer for industrial identification

The new generation BLUEMARK ID printing system is the all-in-one printer for industrial identification. As a CMYK printer, this environmentally friendly printer from Phoenix Contact is not limited to monochrome marking. It also utilises all the advantages offered by colour printing. The innovative UV LED printing process creates high-quality markers that can be used right away. You can use the scalable printing resolution to adapt the fluid consumption and printing speed based on the application. The integrated marking software supports and monitors the printing process. The direct entry of print data using the 7" multi-colour touch display and the easy menu navigation ensure intuitive operation.

11th June 2018

New 3.5inch Apollo Lake SBC for industrial applications

IBASE Technology is launching the IB818 3.5-inch single board computer (SBC) powered by the Intel Atom QC x7-E3950, Pentium QC N4200 or Celeron DC N3350 SoC (formerly Apollo Lake) processor. Providing significant improvement in both CPU and graphics performance compared with previous generations, the IB818 is designed for industrial and commercial applications including IoT, factory automation, self-service kiosks and POS systems. As the Intel Atom x7-E3950 adds support for an extended operating temperature range of -40 to +85degC, the board is suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations.

11th June 2018

RS Components offers Ultimaker S5 for professional 3D printing

RS Components is announcing the availability of a new 3D printer from Ultimaker. The Ultimaker S5 targets the professional end of the market across a number of applications and meets engineering requirements from the creation of prototypes to full end-use industrial-grade components and parts. Headline features of the Ultimaker S5 include continuous operation, large build volume, advanced connectivity, dual extrusion, an open filament system and the ability to print with a wide range of materials, including third-party filaments.

11th June 2018

New PlantPAx DCS release transforms process control operations

With the latest release of the PlantPAx distributed control system (DCS) from Rockwell Automation, industrial producers can create smarter, more productive and protected operations. The new system capabilities include a more intuitive design and the ability to see contextualised information from plant assets. These improvements help digitally transform process control operations - helping to enable a Connected Enterprise with reduced time-to-market and a lower total cost of ownership.

8th June 2018