In order to move doors, monitors or even panels, users rely on the lateral installation of linear systems. To enable the linear guides to absorb these lateral forces better, igus has now developed a new hybrid linear system. Two hybrid bearings provide low-friction adjustment with polymer rollers and tribo-polymer slide elements. Combined with an easily … Continue reading Lubrication-free adjustment: igus polymer rollers assist Treotham’s hybrid linear system →

CRC Industries Australia is proud to announce that its offering of high-quality zinc aerosol products has been drastically expanded. 10 new products are now available alongside CRC’s original Zinc It, Bright Zinc, and “Black” coloured zinc products for Australian customers with CRC Clear Zinc, CRC Prime It, CRC Prep It, CRC Etch It, and six … Continue reading CRC expands zinc range three-fold →

ImpulseCheck from Phoenix Contact is the first intelligent assistance system for surge protection in the field of mains protection available on the market. The condition of the system and surge protection is recorded on a continuous basis thanks to the real-time measurement of electromagnetic interferences and surge currents. This makes the remaining service life expectancy … Continue reading The first intelligent assistance system for surge protection →

The positive displacement principle of the ZL tri-lobe blower has proven itself already for many years across tons of low pressure applications, such as pneumatic transport, wastewater treatment, and in chemical applications as a very reliable and stable technology for round-the-clock operation in the harshest environments. ZL is available in a variety of configurable models. … Continue reading ZL (VSD) lobe blowers: cost-effective and reliable solutions →

The PolarFire field programmable gate array (FPGA) video and imaging kit is now available from Mouser Electronics. Manufactured by Microsemi, a subsidiary of Microchop Technology, the kit allows users to evaluate 4K images captured by dial-camera sensors. Compared with other SRAM FPGAs, the Microsemi PolarFire uses 50 per cent less power to record and render … Continue reading Microsemi PolarFire FPGA video and imaging kit →

Not all publicity is good publicity write Christian Freudig, product manager Business Unit Photoelectric Sensors & Fibers, Global Business Center Presence Detection, and Marco Kaiser, strategic industry manager for Consumer Goods – Packaging, Global Industry Center Factory Automation, both at SICK AG, Waldkirch, Germany. Product recalls and public warnings published by health authorities are published … Continue reading Hygienic sensor solutions: Immune to germs and bacteria →

Gates new MXT line, designed using applied materials science and process expertise, delivers a light weight, flexible hydraulic hose that exceeds industry standards. Gates Corporation, a leading global provider of fluid power solutions, introduces the next generation of premium hydraulics hoses with the new Gates MXT. This innovative, patent pending product line is a lighter … Continue reading Gates new line of premium, multi-purpose hydraulic hoses →

A metal cored wire with higher deoxidisation elements allow this wire to have greater tolerance for mill scale welding applications. Single and multiple pass applications. High deposition rates and efficiencies Virtually no slag coverage Outstanding high-production performance Smooth arc characteristics Low diffusible hydrogen weld deposit Low smoke and spatter levels Excellent for both CV and … Continue reading Hobart FabCOR 86R →

Many of SICK’s sensors and cameras are now open and programmable as part of the SICK AppSpace ecosystem. This means that integrators and OEMs have the freedom to integrate their applications and ideas into the devices, explains Nina Hammerin, 3D Vision Product Manager at SICK IVP. The new TriSpectorP1000 programmable 3D camera is part of … Continue reading 3D image processing: More flexibility and performance through programmability →

1:0 to you because our safe small controllers support all communication systems installed worldwide. 2:0 to you because you rely on the global safety standard for all machine types and automation environments, which is cost effective and sustainable. 3:0 to you because ready-made software blocks and universal diagnostics reduce your commissioning and operating costs. 4:0 … Continue reading The success story continues: 2nd generation of small controllers PNOZmulti →

Bestech Australia announces the release of capaNCDT MD6-22 handheld capacitive gauge from Micro Epsilon. It is designed for measuring mobile gap and distances with high accuracy and versatility. This dual-channel handheld capacitive gauge featuring two connections for two sensors or one dual-channel sensor. Featuring up to five hours of battery life, the measurement system also … Continue reading Measure mobile gap with highest precision dual-channel handheld capacitive gauge →

A dock is utilised for the quick and efficient loading/unloading of product to and from trailer or container units. Automated dock loading and unloading systems are materials handling solutions that load or unload trucks and trailers automatically by using different kinds of conveyors, rollers, skates, docks and drives. Automated dock loading and unloading usually requires … Continue reading Skate Dock – Loading & Unloading Solutions from ICA →

VEGADIF 85, a differential pressure transmitter developed especially with safety in mind, is Vega’s new component for reliable, continuous control and monitoring of industrial processes. Its strengths lie not only in functional safety, but also in the option of measuring differential and static pressure simultaneously with just one instrument. Housed in a compact single-chamber case, … Continue reading Reliable measurement and easy integration →

Ordering a ducting and dust extraction systems has been made an absolute breeze with Ezi-Duct-Quote. For those who have experienced the headache of dealing with sketches or 2D drawings, this issue can now be solved. People can completely avoid the confusion and time consuming process of to-and-froing, and making changes that can be time consuming. … Continue reading Ezi-Duct’s ordering system is easier than ever →

The Ximea xiQ USB3 industrial cameras are extremely compact and measure 26.4 x 26.4 x 21.2 mm and weigh 27grams. Performance is 4x times faster than GigE, 5x faster than firewire and 10x faster than USB 2.0 for machine vision applications. Ximea xiQ USB3 cameras are the cameras of choice for a vast range of … Continue reading Ultra compact industrial and machine vision cameras →

NPA’s-moulded Liquid Tight Break-Thru Plugs function as both liquid tight plugs and liquid tight bushings and they are a snap to install, NPA explains. If you have a hole that you need to seal at IP67/68 while still having the option to run a cable through it later, then these will save you money. They … Continue reading NPA introduces Liquid Tight Break-Thru Plugs →

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the i.MX 8M Mini applications processors from NXP Semiconductors. NXP’s first embedded multi-core heterogeneous applications processors built using advanced 14LPC FinFET process technology, the i.MX 8M Mini offers high-performance computing, power efficiency, and embedded security for edge node computing, streaming multimedia, voice assistants, human machine interfaces (HMIs), and machine learning … Continue reading Mini processors for edge computing and machine learning →

A dock is utilised for the quick and efficient loading/unloading of product to and from trailer or container units. Automated dock loading and unloading systems are materials handling solutions that load or unload trucks and trailers automatically by using different kinds of conveyors, rollers, skates, docks and drives. Automated dock loading and unloading usually requires … Continue reading Skate Dock for all loading and unloading solutions →

Nord Drivesystems has extended its range of single stage NORDBLOC.1 helical gear units to include three larger sizes. The addition of these new drive units provide high output torques as well as maximum radial and axial load capacity. With its single stage NORDBLOC.1 helical gear units proving popular thanks to improved efficiencies and along service … Continue reading Nord Drivesystems introduces three larger sizes of helical gear units →

Testo, a German measurement technology company with more than 60 years’ experience has released its latest flue gas analyser the testo 300. Combining intuitive high definition SmartTouch operation with robust design and professional documentation and reporting, this gas analyser is tailored for the needs of a high-demand environment. One of the features of the testo 300 … Continue reading Testo launches the new 300 flue gas analyser →