Machine Building

ESAB SmartBevel technology for easier automated plasma bevelling

ESAB Welding & Cutting is releasing SmartBevel Technology for easier automated plasma programming and accurate bevel cutting with minimal operator intervention. SmartBevel includes bevelling data and geometric compensations necessary to cut V, X, Y, and K bevels on mild steel from 6 to 50mm thick. Unlike competitive systems, SmartBevel integrates all bevel compensations into the CNC to simplify bevel programming and enable operators to quickly and easily fine tune the program at the machine.

4th December 2017

New low-profile captive screws with custom colour option

Southco has launched low-profile captive screws for applications where installation space is limited. The 52 Miniature Captive Screw Low Profile series features a 25 per cent reduction in installation height compared with Southco's standard 52 Miniature series, enabling captive fastening in tighter spaces.

4th December 2017

Vibration-damping mounting elements from Elesa

Elesa is promoting its DVE series of vibration damping elements in rubber bonded with steel/stainless steel, which are useful in applications with rotary machines. They are suited to equipment that does not present big dynamic imbalances, but where a degree of elasticity is required both vertically and transversely.

1st December 2017

SICK's deTem core light curtains for multi-beam protection

SICK is aiming to set new standards in the use of multiple light beams to safeguard the area surrounding hazardous machinery with the launch of the deTem Core family of safety light curtains for applications up to SIL3 / PL "˜e' (Type 4).

1st December 2017

New scalable analytics platform for industrial IoT applications

As connectivity and computing power continues to spread throughout industrial enterprises, the availability of data has revolutionised how companies solve issues and adapt to changes. But producers continue to be challenged by the complexity of making data useful at the right place and time. They also lack in-house expertise for data management from the device through the cloud.

1st December 2017

New economical electric drives from Festo

Festo is introducing a new series of electric drives designed to offer OEM designers and machine builders excellent price-to-performance results in high-volume electronics and assembly applications.

1st December 2017

PRI proximity probes fully integrated for improved reliability

The range of proximity sensors available from Sensonics now includes their fully integrated PRI Series. Building on their established Senturion proximity probe range, the new PRI Series offers a single probe assembly option with direct processed outputs eliminating the need for a separate driver.

30th November 2017

More function modules for Burkert compact water analysis system

Maintaining water quality standards is an essential process, not only for water supply companies, but also for those who rely on it for their commercial process applications. Analysing and recording various water quality parameters using the compact and modular option from Bürkert Fluid Control Systems now has increased functionality thanks to new "˜cubes' that add more test options.

30th November 2017

New robot interface: flexible, customisable and responsive

With demand for its MiR collaborative mobile industrial robots growing rapidly, RARUK Automation is introducing the new MiR robot interface that makes it even easier for these products to be tailored to meet customers' precise needs.

30th November 2017

New air dryer technology has stable pressure dew point at -40

After years of testing and development, Atlas Copco is launching a new rotary drum dryer that guarantees a stable Pressure Dew Point (PDP) of -40degC, with no compressed air loss, at a very low energy cost. Offering total power consumption below 0.2kW in all operating conditions, the MDG 450 air dryer is highly energy efficient and represents a ground-breaking new entry in the compressed air market.

30th November 2017