Machine Building

When colour is a value: ELECOLORS at Elesa

Among its over 40,000 product codes available in stock, ELESA offers an extensive selection of standard components, in the ELECOLORS chromatic range: orange, grey, yellow, blue, red and black.

23rd November 2017

Wide range of fibre optic connectors from Cliff Electronics

Cliff Electronics manufacture a wide range of optical connectors suitable for high-quality audio systems, broadcast, AV installations, home theatre, automation, instrumentation, data and IT connectivity, medical equipment instrumentation, industrial control and data acquisition and other high bandwidth signal connections.

23rd November 2017

New inductive proximity switches sense all metals at same range

Kplus is the name given by ifm electronic to their latest range of inductive proximity sensors. The main feature of these is their reliable detection: long sensing range on all metals, there is no reduction factor.

23rd November 2017

Inductive sensors take a leap forward with IO-Link

Now inductive sensors are becoming interesting again and opening up new frontiers. ifm electronic has equipped a range of inductive sensors with IO-Link, thereby giving the users access to data that couldn't economically be used before, even if it had been available.

23rd November 2017

Solid-state fuses for the 24V circuit

New modular, solid-state fuse units from ifm electronic give the user much greater control over their circuits. Modules in the DF system control single or dual channels with loads up to 10A per channel, and up to eight modules can be attached to the base unit.

23rd November 2017

Device circuit breakers with IO-Link technology

Networking protection and control units in systems and machines is becoming increasingly common. Operating states are gathered, visualised, and controlled within the scope of remote maintenance. Phoenix Contact's CBMC electronic circuit breakers can be incorporated into the comprehensive process control and monitoring concept via an integrated IO-Link interface. The compact, multi-channel circuit breakers are configured according to the specific system, thereby providing transparency across the entire system.

22nd November 2017

RS Pro: high-quality affordable air tools and accessories

RS Components (RS) is extending its RS Pro range of high-quality and affordable equipment with the addition of more than 70 new air tools and accessories. The selection includes air impact wrenches, drills, saws, ratchets, grinders, sanders and polishers, as well as supporting accessories including impact sockets, chisel sets, saw blades, keyless chucks, grinding wheels and sanding discs.

22nd November 2017

WDS heavy duty castors offer superior performance and mobility

The brand-new range of heavy duty castors from WDS Component Parts Ltd. make it easier to reposition or move large and weighty items such as trolleys, flight cases, machinery, displays and audio-visual equipment. The castors are available in a number of sizes to support varying weights and feature polyurethane wheels for quiet operation.

22nd November 2017

Toshiba Machine's THE400 to be revealed at IREX 2017

TM Robotics is preparing to introduce the THE400 SCARA robot. The new model has been developed to set the standard for the next generation of SCARA robots, and will be officially launched by Toshiba Machine at the International Robotic Exhibition (IREX) in Tokyo, Japan, which will run from November 29 to December 2, 2017.

21st November 2017

CleverLevel level switch with IO-Link for central configuration

Baumer is announcing the immediate availability of LBFH and LBFI level switches with IO-Link and ATEX approval. The IO-Link interface allows the user to automate the configuration of sensors. The inclusion of ATEX also enables the use of commercially available barriers. The sensors are suitable for hygienic and industrial applications.

21st November 2017