All articles by Nick Holt – Page 30
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‘Building block’ connectors for small pitch, high current, high density applications
Molex is now offering an expanded range of customisation, modifi cation and extension (CME) capabilities on variations of its Mini-Fit product offerings and KK system of building block connectors for small pitch, high current, high density applications. The company says CME versions of the Mini-Fit and KK interconnects feature multiple ...
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Solvent-based parts cleaning technology
Dürr Ecoclean claims its new parts cleaning technology is designed to improve process reliability, cost effi ciency and environmental impact of industrial part cleaning operations. The company says its EcoCLab technology allows cleanliness testing to be performed in accordance with VDA 19 as a fully automatic in-line process. Any non-compliance ...
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Adaptive welding offers alternative to traditional methods
Adaptive welding remains a small proportion of the UK’s welding market, but offers improved weld quality and reduced costs according to Bosch Rexroth. The compmany believes this type of system has the potential to offer more control to a production process as it monitors the condition of the weld during ...
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Multi-cable entry plates seal to IP66
A range of round cable entry plates have been added to the icotek range of cable and wiring accessories available from M Buttkereit. The company says these can be fi tted in both standard cutouts or metric versions covering thread sizes from M32 to M63 and provide IP66 sealing, together ...
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ArticleNew laser tube processing machine
Trumpf claims its TruLaser Tube 7000 laser tube processing machine can process tubes with a rectangular, round or oval cross-section as well as cut thin-walled or large heavy tubes and incorporate complex contours and cutouts. The company says the machine will also cut tubes and profi les up to 250mm ...
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ArticleNew robot for laser cutting applications
Motoman’s new MC2000 Master Cut robot is designed with high rigidity and precision drives to provide superior path accuracy – within 0.1mm, depending on the application – for laser cutting small holes and sharp corners. The MC2000 has a 50kg (110.3 lb) payload, suitable for a remote laser welding head, ...
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ArticleOnline forum offers engineers solutions to automation problems
Festo has launched a new online technical forum, the Festo Support Community, to give customers quick and easy access to its experts, as well as enabling them to interact with each other, to fi nd the best solutions to their automation and machine building problems. Once they have registered, customers ...
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ArticlePower clamp offers multiple mounting and shaft options
Designed with fi eld-adjustable opening angles, multiple cylinder sizes and manual locking, Destaco says its new 82M-3 power clamp is fully interchangeable with previous models of the 82M series and designed to keep out contaminates and debris. The company claims the 82M-3 features a number of enhancements including a locking ...
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Control System Integrators Association site
The Control System Integrators Association (CSIA), a non-profi t professional association of companies that design and implement control systems for manufacturing and industrial facilities, has a new website. The site is aimed at providing information for those who hire control system integrators. The association says decision-makers in the automotive industry ...
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ArticleCNC honing machine for production of precision gears
A high performance 11-axis CNC system from NUM has enabled machine tool manufacturer Sicmat to create a gear honing machine for posthardening fine finishing. The company claims that by using a new honing wheel with external teeth, and an ultra-precise application-specific CNC program developed by NUM, the Grono 250 machine ...
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ArticleNew flexible measurement probe for industrial applications
Featuring an integrated swivel joint, Carl Zeiss says its new VAST XTR gold probe offers fl exible and accurate measurements for industrial applications and helps to increase productivity. The integrated rotary axis allows the stylus system to turn (in 15° increments) in the direction of the feature being measured and ...
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Vehicle wiring protection for extreme environments
Harnessfl ex says its range of PKC conduit systems for vehicle wiring applications suit any demanding environments. The company claims PKC conduit is stronger than nylon and has high fl exibility, making it suitable for dynamic applications, such as wiring installations in turbo engines and the exhaust systems of off-road ...
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ArticleExtended range inductive proximity sensors
Pepperl+Fuchs claims its NRB/NRN series inductive proximity sensors (with reduction factor 1) are capable of detecting every kind of metal at the same operating distance – and over greater operating distances – than is possible with standard inductive sensors. Cylindrical sensor models are available in diameters from 6.5mm up to ...
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ArticleExplosion-safe LED stacklight towers scertified for use in gaseous and dusty environments
Patlite has introduced explosion-safe AR070 and AR-078 LED stacklight towers for Zone 2 and Zone 22 application environments. Each model is rated IP65 without alarm/ fl ashing and IP54 with alarms/fl ashing and features a glass fi ber-reinforced polyester base, a 1.5-meter cable and a sealed cable exit. The towers ...
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New automotive application and technology website for design engineers
Mouser Electronics has launched a new application and technology website focused on automotive design. The company claims the new site provides assistance to design engineers in fi nding the latest automotive advancements, sourcing product information via block diagram navigation, and pinpointing the latest technical resources. The site features new products ...
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Specialist vehicle panel fittings
FDB Panel Fittings is offering a specifi c range of hardware for special purpose vehicles such as fi re fi ghting trucks, ambulances, police riot control vehicles, refuse trucks etc. The company says special requirements such as vibration and vandalism resistance are considered, as well as specifi c standards and ...
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Vacuum tube lifters and manipulators
American Crane & Equipment Corporation has recently added AL-Vac vacuum tube lifters and manipulators to its product range, suitable for lifting objects ranging in weight from a few pounds to several tons. The equipment is easy to operate and can help increase effi ciency and reduce labour costs associated with ...
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ArticleEconomical production of Eoil-free compressed air
The new Boge Bluekat range of screw compressors feature an integrated converter which the company claims offers a more effi cient solution to providing oil-free compressed air. These compressors are based on screw type compressors with traditional oil injection but feature a converter integrated directly after the compression stage. This ...
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ArticleSuction cup for efficient handling of metal sheets
Schmalz USA claims its SAXM series of sheet metal handling suction cups are able to absorb several times the lateral forces of other types of this equipment. The company says this is due to the special structure of the suction pad interior and an additional friction disc. Its design enables ...
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ArticleLooking East: five OEMs in Russia
Renault-NissanAvtoVAZFord-SollersVolkswagenGeneral MotorsRussia’s automotive market has grown rapidly in recent years, both in sales and manufacturing. AMS looks at the activities of OEM’s expanding into the country.Renault-NissanThe French manufacturer has been keen to develop its presence in Russia given the potential of the market. As such the company has made strong ...