Machine Building

Combined pressure and temperature sensor for composite moulding

To support automated resin transfer (RTM) and wet moulding composite manufacturing methods, Kistler Instruments has produced a novel combined pressure and temperature sensor specifically for these applications.

6th April 2018

New compact all-in-one linear actuators available from Mclennan

New from AMP and available from Mclennan, NEMA size 11 StepServo integrated motors are now available as compact all-in-one linear actuators fitted with precision ball screw or lead screw output shafts and anti-backlash nuts. As a convenient and cost-effective drop-in option, the new TBSM11 linear actuator includes the positioning mechanics, servo drive, motor, feedback and motion control elements that are required for a variety of high-precision linear positioning and force/tensioning tasks.

5th April 2018

Magna-Power expands SL Series programmable power supplies

Magna-Power Electronics has increased the power capability of its 1U (1.75" high) SL Series to 8kW with the addition of 17 new models. The new 8kW models further extend the SL Series lead for the most programmable power in 1U within its product class. The SL Series now spans 99 models from 1.5kW to 8kW, from 5V DC to 1000V DC, and from 1.5A DC to 250A DC.

4th April 2018

igus intoduces leadscrew nuts made of iglidur E7 tribopolymer

Safe, fast and quiet adjustment, these are the essential requirements for leadscrew modules. With this in mind, igus has expanded its range of leadscrew nuts with the material iglidur E7 for trapezoidal and high helix leadscrews. This is characterised by its smooth and low-vibration operation with low loads and high speed.

4th April 2018

IP65 latches for specialist cabinet locking systems

From wall-mounted cases to free-standing cabinets, Elesa is now offering lever latches, swinghandles and recessed push handle latches to suit specialist housings for industrial, electrical and office use.

4th April 2018

Raised- and flush-mount actuators & indicators are easy to use

EAO has designed its Series 18 range of tactile, compact actuators and indicators specifically for use in the latest generation of laboratory & measuring equipment, medical equipment, audio & video applications (such as mixing desks and mobile camera control systems), lighting and stage control systems. Series 18 devices deliver excellent tactile feedback and outstanding illumination and depending on model, occupy just 9 × 9mm or 14 × 14mm of the panel face. Available in flush or raised variants Series 18 devices are suitable for 12 or 24V DC low current applications. The connection terminals of the devices can be mechanically connected or soldered.

3rd April 2018

Snap-on, plug & play control devices: simple and all-purpose

EAO has developed a new family of standard and customisable snap-on, plug & play operator access devices that target control applications such as factory automation and industrial machinery, including semiconductor production equipment and CNC machinery.

3rd April 2018

New function blocks for STEP 7 and the TIA portal

The combination of modern wireless technology and the New function blocks make it very easy to integrate I/O signals from distributed sensors over large distances directly into a Phoenix Contact or Siemens PLC. Function blocks are used to integrate new functions or to transform devices into an integral part of the control system. This reduces development times.

3rd April 2018

Powerful congatec six-pack for Type 6

congatec is introducing its brand new conga-TS370 COM Express Type 6 Computer-on-Modules in parallel with the launch of the 8th Generation Embedded Intel Xeon and Intel Core processors (codename Coffee Lake H). They propel the 35-45 W TDP class of COM Express Type 6 modules to a new "˜six-pack' level of high-end embedded computing, offering for the first time up to 6 cores, 12 threads and an impressive turbo boost of up to 4.4GHz and drive up to three independent 4k UHD displays.

3rd April 2018

Grob Linear Chain actuator now with continuous lubrication

The Grob Linear Chain actuator from R.A. Rodriguez is a hugely popular system for push-pull applications involving long strokes, where space is at a premium and weight needs to be minimised. These credentials have resulted in the product being specified for a wide range of tasks but until now its scope has been limited by the need for the user to lubricate the system manually as part of a routine maintenance regime.

31st March 2018