At more than 80% of all production sites, level measurement of liquid and additive storage tanks is done manually, which is time-consuming and costly. Often this results in missing stocks not being recorded until the tank has emptied and production has stopped. Excessive storage to avoid such situations is usually not viable due to the additional storage costs involved.
Hammond Manufacturing has introduced the 1551W Series, IP68 sealed versions of its popular 1551 miniature enclosure family. Launched in an initial five sizes, all available with a plain or flanged lid, the UL94-V0 polycarbonate enclosures are suitable for use inside or outside.
ABB Power Conversion is expanding its already robust line of DC/DC bus converters with multiple new modules, including a 1500-watt (W) converter –– which is among the highest-powered quarter-brick DC/DC converters currently available.
Teledyne FLIR has introduced the FlexView dual field-of-view (DFOV) lens attachment for FLIR Axxx and Txxx Series thermography cameras designed to improve operational efficiency, safety, and accuracy from switchyards to the plant floor.
Solutions that reduce our carbon footprint during production are in high demand. But at the same time, these solutions need to be intelligent and communication-enabled so that they can be easily integrated into digitalised manufacturing environments.
Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, recently introduced the FlexView dual field-of-view (DFOV) lens attachment for FLIR Axxx and Txxx Series thermography cameras designed to improve operational efficiency, safety, and accuracy from switchyards to the plant floor.
AutomationDirect has added a new line of enclosure filter fans to their inventory of thermal management devices. The Fandis Virdis series filter fans provide a low-cost thermal management solution for applications where the surrounding cooler air can be used to reduce the internal temperature of an enclosure.
Universal Robots has recently announced that it will add a new 20kg cobot to its product range. Called the UR20, the cobot boasts an all-new design based on Universal Robots’ experience in highly refined engineering and is the latest addition to the company’s strong portfolio of cobots.
Downtime is the enemy of profitability in manufacturing, which is why FANUC has introduced a new Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) software designed to prevent production problems before they happen. AI Servo Monitor uses artificial intelligence to predict possible failures of the drive systems for FANUC servomotors and spindle motors.
The SKINTOP MULTI-M is a round, multi-cable bushing system that provides space-saving, high packing density for unharnessed cables. The compact design uses highly elastic gel technology to make pre-puncturing unnecessary, providing IP68 protection for cables, while unused entry points remain securely sealed to prevent entry of external elements.
IDEC Corporation has released a complete product line of S3TL series ferrules, wire strippers, crimpers, and screwdrivers. Properly installed ferrules provide dependable wire terminations to both screw and push-in terminals, but installers and technicians need suitably rated parts and associated tools for making these connections, which are provided by this new line of products.
Southco, Inc. has recently introduced the newest product in its successful C2 series of lever latches, with a new push to lock option that incorporates an auto-relock feature. With customizable features, versatile locking styles and a streamlined industrial appearance, the push to lock C2 Lever Latch provides upgraded functionality that can be used to demonstrate compliance with industry regulations.
At more than 80% of all production sites, storage tank level measurement of liquids and additives is done manually, which is time- and cost-intensive. Often, it results in missing stocks only being registered when the tank has emptied and production has ground to a halt.
AutomationDirect has added new Captron Caneo Series10 and Series41 pushbuttons to expand their offering of capacitive pushbutton switches. Capacitive pushbuttons utilize touch control and are activated without pressure when a hand or body part nears the device’s surface.
Flexible and non-metallic, The LOOP provides reliable support of CAT 5, 6 or 7 – or fiber optic cable – without sagging, bending or damaging the cable! Three sizes of The LOOP hold up to a 5″ bundle of cable. Easy to use and cheaper than cable trays, single or multiple LOOP hangers mount in a variety of ways and rotate to any angle.
Emerson has recently announced the release of its PACSystems RSTi-EP CPE 200 programmable automation controllers (PAC). This new family of compact PACs helps original equipment manufacturers (OEM) successfully meet customer requirements by minimizing the need for specialized software engineering talent.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
