Modular gearbox kit for low cost automation
NEW FROM igus is a cost-effective, lightweight, plug & play gearbox kit consisting of gearbox, encoder, controller, force control system and motor for collaborative robotics.
Major Royal Navy contract win
SPECIALISED INDUSTRIAL services company, ERIKS has won a major contract from Babcock International for the supply of electrically actuated valves and ancillary equipment for the new Type 31 frigate programme. This is one of the biggest single contracts ever awarded to ERIKS in the UK and is an important recognition of the company’s parts supply and specialised engineering services.
Digital distribution warehouse of the future
XPO Logistics and Nestlé have announced that their flagship distribution centre and technology hub in the UK has completed its phased opening to full operation. The two companies began collaborating on the design and construction of the Digital Distribution Warehouse of the Future in 2018, together with technology partner, Swisslog Logistics Automation.
High-performance seals for butterfly valves
IN ORDER to ensure that process plants meet hygiene requirements, industry-specific approvals and resistance to CIP/SIP media, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed a new series of high-performance seals for butterfly valves.
Istec SpeedSys 200 overspeed protection system available globally
THE GLOBAL launch of a SIL-rated overspeed protection system for rotating machinery has been announced by Istec.
Extreme temperature or pressure products and vapour permeability issues
VAPOUR PERMEABILITY systems are available from Versaperm to measure how well seals, pipes, electronic enclosures and general materials perform across temperatures from -80 to 1100C and pressures from 0 to 300bar.
Low voltage alert for VRLA batteries
INTRODUCED BY Philadelphia Scientific, the LVA is a low voltage alert designed to help prevent VRLA batteries from dying early.
Panduit launches new high density fibre connector
AS BANDWIDTH speeds continue to increase, high speed optic applications have become omnipresent in high performance data centres, requiring enhanced capabilities at rack level. Panduit’s CS high density fibre connector offers a solution.
Tork’s Clean Care for Manufacturing resource supports facilities securing the new hygiene standard
THE COVID-19 pandemic has presented one of the greatest challenges to workplace health and safety, with many unpredictable and unprecedented consequences. Whilst keeping employees physically safe from the virus is a top priority, employers also need to address workers’ anxiety around returning to work. As one recent survey showed, up to 21% of employees feel dissatisfied with the health and safety measures their employers were putting in place.
Safe and compact door locking mechanism
IN ADDITION to the need for high levels of safety, economic efficiency and machine availability were key considerations during the development of the innovative door locking mechanism CTM from Euchner.
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