Machine Building

Safe cable guidance even in the most confined spaces with E2.10

igus is extending its E2.1 micro series of quick and easy assembly energy chains with the introduction of the low-profile E2.10. With inner and outer heights of 10mm and 15mm, respectively, and very small bend radii the new series is designed for tiny spaces.

4th May 2018

Waterproof gland takes cables with and without connectors

Foremost Electronics is announcing the availability of the Icotek KVT-ER split cable gland, which sets new standards in connectorised cable routing. The KVT-ER cable gland is a liquid and dust-proof (IP66/IP68), rugged, easy-to-install and a cost-effective option for routing, sealing and strain relief of cables with or without preassembled connectors.

4th May 2018

Zero leak check valves for use in extreme downhole conditions

Lee Products' field-proven range of Zero Leak Check Valves now includes new valve configurations that are manufactured entirely from materials that are compliant with NACE specification MR0175/ISO 15156. These valves are said to offer outstanding reliability in tough conditions and can be used in oil wells and gas wells. They feature MP35N bodies and poppets for outstanding durability and custom polymeric valve seats that ensure zero leakage of fluids at pressures up to 15,000psid and at temperatures up to 400degF. Seat materials are also available to ensure compatibility with typical subsea and downhole fluids, and also gas exploration and production applications.

3rd May 2018

New SNL housings: the best home for your SKF bearings

SKF is introducing a number of enhancements to its popular and proven SNL split pillow block bearing housings. The new SNL range retains all the performance benefits of its predecessors, while offering significant usability improvements.

3rd May 2018

Elesa chrome on engineering plastic rivals stainless steel

Elesa is promoting its chrome on plastic technology, which is particularly suitable for applications on machines and equipment whose parts, for hygienic reasons, must be frequently cleaned by using water jets or steam. It is therefore often a suitable replacement for stainless steel in many arduous or specialist situations at a very considerable cost saving.

3rd May 2018

Intelligent stepper drive has ATEX and UL certification

Applied Motion Products (AMP) has released a variant of its STAC6 series microstepping drive for high-performance motion control that has international certification for hazardous area use. Available with full support from Mclennan, the drive is aimed at machine automation applications in oil & gas, mining, printing and other industries where ATEX, IEC-Ex or UL certification is required.

2nd May 2018

New eight-port DIN-rail PoE injectors from PULS

PULS Power is launching two high-quality eight-port Power over Ethernet (PoE) power injectors that are available with either an integrated premium power supply or as standalone devices.

2nd May 2018

Compact, fully integral modular dosing systems

A Modular Dosing System (MoDoS) which provides highly accurate and continuous delivery of fluids in laboratory, pilot-plant or continuous production processes has been introduced by Michael Smith Engineers. Each tailor-made MoDoS modular pump system is fully equipped and ready to use, and incorporates a HNP Mikrosysteme internal gear pump, filters, sensors, valves, fluid connections and controllers, all housed within a compact and sturdy aluminium frame.

1st May 2018

New switches from RS Components protect people and machinery

RS Components is introducing two new series of switches that target maintenance engineers and machine and panel builders and deliver intuitive machine safety control in a wide variety of industrial applications. Developed by EAO, a vendor of intuitive and reliable HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces), and now available from RS are the Series 61 compact emergency-stop switches (E-Stop) and the Series 45 industrial switches.

1st May 2018

SICK's OD5000: high-speed precision measurement made easy

SICK is launching the OD5000 displacement sensor to provide high-performance measurement at frequencies of up to 80kHz even with fast-moving and rotating objects, and in high-speed production. The sensor also has an outstanding capability for thickness measurement of surface coatings and transparent materials.

1st May 2018