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High-density rectangular connector for harsh environments

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT

The new HARTING Han(R) Q High Density is a rectangular connector for signal contacts which delivers the highest contact density to date in the company’s compact Han(R) 3A size range.

High speed web inspection for laser-machined holes

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Olmec-UK has partnered with web handling specialists, Universal Converting Equipment Ltd, to produce a vision system capable of real-time measurement of laser machined holes in film.

Controller handles any physical process variable

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT

CD Automation’s TAIE controllers automatically control process variables such as temperature, pressure and flow - in fact almost any physical variable that can be represented as an analogue signal.

POWER OF PTFE ENHANCES TANK CLEANING

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
The HydroWhirl Poseidon range of PTFE tank cleaners available from BETE Ltd has recently been enhanced with addition of new models and flow rates as well as improvements in the overall design.

IP67 SAFETY SWITCH AND HINGE FROM ELESA

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
Combining multiple functions has many advantages for installers and operators so that the Elesa CFSW-110 IP67 180° hinge has been designed with its own built-in multiple safety switch, in order that in the event of accidental opening of a control cabinet door, machine panel or safety door, it automatically shuts off the power and protects the operators of machinery and production equipment.

igus xiros ball bearings - Providing reliability over a long life

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
Polymer material and bearings expert igus has developed its xiros ball bearings to provide an economic alternative for many applications where the use of conventional metallic ball bearings are problematic; applications where the focus is not on maximum load and speed, but on other features such as chemical resistance or submerged components.

OMEGA Introduces Compact Thermal Imager OSXL-I

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
Omega introduces its new line of compact thermal imagers powered by FLIR®.

The OSXL-I series (FLIR I Series) is a compact, lightweight, point-and-shoot camera with an easy-to-use focus-free lens.

Rittal’s new stretch wrap packaging

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
Rittal’s TS 8 screw fastened side panels are now packaged in Rittal’s new stretch wrap system, which consists of all-round polystyrene edge protectors and stretch film.

Put smart recording in the driver's seat - Sonoscout NVH Recorder

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
An intuitive new sound and vibration recorder lets engineers analyse their measurements on the go, using an iPad® to manage data and listen to recordings.

Using the portable Sonoscout system, engineers can validate recordings in real-time, to remove the risk of recording bad data and then having to repeat expensive testing.

Specific Ion Sensor Measures Fluoride Accurately With Ease of Use and Simple Maintenance

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
Ideal for Fabrication of Semiconductors, Memory Chips and Other Electronic Components

Engineers and technicians in need of highly accurate Fluoride ion (F−)measurement will find the intelligent S80 Fluoride Specific Ion Sensor

New 8mm inductive LVDT probes suit high volume OEM environments

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has developed a new, cost effective inductive LVDT gauging sensor (probe) that is ideal for medium-to-high volume OEM production environments.

Automotive-grade factory-programmable linear Hall-effect sensor ICs

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
- 3.3 V devices provide low-noise temperature-stable analogue output for high-bandwidth applications -

Two new factory one-time programmable linear Hall-effect sensor ICs which eliminate the need for customers to optimise or program the devices for their finished sensor assemblies are now available from Allegro MicroSystems Europe.

GE Introduces Subsea Leak Detection and Multi-Domain Condition Monitoring

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
* Advanced Innovations in Acoustic Monitoring Provide “Ears” for the Subsea Facility, Protecting Environment and Critical Assets

* Leading ISO-Qualified, Permanently Installed (25 years) Technology Detects Crude Oil and Gas Leakage while Providing Wide Area Coverage

* Supports Oil and Gas Operators in Monitoring Integrity of Subsea Installations and Making Critical Decisions about Their Operations

GE’s (NYSE: GE) Measurement and Control

SKF solutions for solar tracking systems reduce CO2 emissions and increase solar power generation

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
SKF Solar Linear Actuator-CASD-60, and SKF Solar Hub CRSD 290 are two solutions that each contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions by increasing the energy production from one 58 m2 solar panel by 5.

Valvekits to stock Pneumatrol solenoid valves

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
Rotork Valvekits, the specialist valve mounting kit company in the Rotork group of flow control businesses, is now the official stockist and distributor for the industry-leading Pneumatrol Namur range of solenoid valves.

NON-CONTACT LINEAR MEASUREMENT SENSOR FOR QUALITY CONTROL IN PRECISION MANUFACTURING

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
New AMETEK Solartron Metrology Orbit® LT Laser Triangulation System has industry’s widest range of output options

A non-contact linear measurement sensor with a wide range of available outputs has been introduced by Solartron Metrology (www.solartronmetrology.com

Flintec’s New Single Point Load Cells For Food And Pharma

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
World class weighing solutions provider Flintec has launched a new range of high accuracy single point load cells for challenging food and pharmaceutical environments.

The global load cell manufacturer’s new PC7 load cells are rated to IP69K and IP68 protection levels to cope with regular washing down using high pressure cleaning equipment.

Teledyne DALSA Announces New Xtium Frame Grabbers

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
The new Xtium frame grabber series uses high-speed PCIe Gen2 image acquisition over Camera Link®, Camera Link HS, and other emerging interfaces

WATERLOO, Ontario - Teledyne DALSA

EXPANDED TANK CLEANING RANGE

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
Nozzle and Spraying System specialists BETE Ltd have expanded their extensive range of tank cleaning products following a number of modifications and improvements to their main tank cleaning ranges.

New additions to Torsiflex Disc Couplings range enables coupling sizes to be minimised

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
The range of Torsiflex disc couplings from Bibby Transmissions has been expanded to offer customers a greater selection for applications in process pumps, fan blowers, compressors and general industrial markets.

Rotary Encoder establishes absolute position at Start-up

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
A newly-available absolute encoder technology platform from Inmoco establishes and confirms precise position data immediately after system power up. Even if motion occurred when power was off, the start-up procedure checks and re-establishes the absolute data leading to faster and more reliable machine start-up with fewer overall system checks.

New high speed laser triangulation position sensor is ideal for capturing fast processes

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
* High speed laser sensor range offers blue UV wavelength version for difficult to measure objects that have poor reflective properties under red laser light

Towcester – UK – May 2013: New from Ixthus Instrumentation Limited, the Riftek RF603HS series laser triangulation sensor is aimed at position or displacement measurement of target objects in fast moving high-throughput processes and events where capture frequency is critical.

Yokogawa enhances DLM4000 8-channel mixed-signal oscilloscope with additional channels and new firmware

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
- New options and upgrades improve logic analysis, power and serial-bus measurement capabilities -

A number of new enhancements have been introduced to the Yokogawa DLM4000 Series of 8-channel mixed-signal oscilloscopes.

High Temperature IEPE Accelerometers to 185°C

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
DJB Instruments UK Ltd has once again underlined their position as the leaders in high temperature vibration measurement by launching a complete range of IEPE accelerometers capable of withstanding use at 185°C.

Partex puts the steel into cable ties!

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
For demanding applications in industries such as marine engineering, petrochemical production and food manufacture, Partex is now offering one of the UK’s widest ranges of very competitively priced high-performance stainless-steel cable ties.

New I/O Modules and Extended Functions in the SafetyBridge System

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
The new SafetyBridge I/O modules from Phoenix Contact expand the network-independent SafetyBridge system in terms of flexibility, functionality, and application areas.

Metallized Carbon Corporation Offers Grade M-312 Nickel Chrome Impregnated, Carbon Graphite Material for Power Plant Boiler Feed Pump Bearings

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
High corrosion resistance and low wear in extreme environments

Metallized Carbon Corporation, a global leader in the manufacture of oil-free, self-lubricating, carbon-graphite materials for severe service lubrication applications, announces the availability of the Grade M-312 nickel chrome impregnated, carbon graphite material.

Metallized Carbon Corporation Announces Carbon-Graphite Piston Rings

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
Ideal for use in reciprocating compressors

Metallized Carbon Corporation, a global leader in the manufacture of oil-free, self-lubricating, carbon-graphite materials for severe service lubrication applications, announces the availability of carbon-graphite for use in piston rings needed to seal high pressure gas in applications requiring compressed gases that do not contain oil or grease.

GE Makes it Easier to Connect and Collaborate with Additional Industrial Network Interfaces

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
* CANopen and CC-Link provides PACSystems RSTi high-speed I/O throughput and connectivity to hundreds of third-party devices

* Leverages GE’s expertise in high performance automation solutions and ruggedized computing for today’s connected world

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — April 24, 2013—GE Intelligent Platforms (NYSE: GE) today announced the availability of new CANopen and CC-Link bus interfaces for its high performance PACSystems® RSTi distributed I/O.

BOSCH REXROTH INTRODUCES AWARD WINNING AXIAL PISTON PUMP TO UK MARKET

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT
Bosch Rexroth has launched the innovative A1VO axial piston variable pump into the UK market as a cost-effective alternative to constant displacement pumps.

The A1VO is an alternative source of hydraulic power to constant displacement pumps, ideally suited to applications requiring lower power consumption, such as fan drives, steering, forklift trucks and small tractors.