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High-efficiency linear motion technology from Rexroth (26/06/2009)

In horizontal movements, friction is one of the most important factors when determining the energy needed to drive an axis. For applications in environments with low contamination levels, low friction seals can significantly reduce the drive power...

Compact aseptic control valve for critical applications (24/06/2009)

A compact aseptic control valve suitable for use in critical areas such as bioreactors, pharmaceuticals, biologics and food processing, has been added to the Badger Meter valve range. The Series SCV-09, available from Pump Engineering, is a...

IDEC ‘sees the light’ with new product range (01/07/2009)

In something of a departure from its core product ranges, IDEC, has introduced a couple of LED product ranges, which will be of interest to robot systems installers, panel builders, machine builders and a lot more besides. The first of these is a...

Linear bearings repel washdown fluids, improving reliability and extending life (24/06/2009)

The life of a bearing within a linear system can be seriously compromised in a harsh, washdown environment due to the ingress of corrosive fluids and loss of lubrication. HepcoMotion has addressed the problem with its new DualVee Washdown Wheels,...

LabVIEW training and certification offered at greatly reduced prices for redundant engineers (26/06/2009)

National Instruments UK & Ireland has announced a programme to support engineers who have recently been made redundant, by greatly reducing the cost of NI LabVIEW training and certification. For just £395, engineers can take two training courses...

UV curable reinforced epoxy offers outstanding strength and abrasion resistance (18/06/2009)

Master Bond's UV22 is a nanosilica reinforced, UV curable epoxy system that offers exceptional abrasion resistance, optical clarity, low shrinkage and physical strength. The tensile strength of the cured epoxy is greater than 4,600 psi and its...

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Range strengthened and lead times cut as Components Bureau powers on (02/07/2009)

Components Bureau, one of the UK's leading electronic components distributors, has strengthened its product portfolio with the formation of key alliances with some of the world's most innovative LED, switch and battery manufacturers. Uniquely...

Magnetically detectable plastics for the food industry (26/06/2009)

Static control and EMI shielding specialist, TBA Electro Conductive Products (ECP) has announced the availability of a wide range of magnetically detectable moulded products for use in food manufacturing and similar applications where there is a...

Baldor releases EISA compliant motors in the UK (26/06/2009)

Baldor has announced European availability of NEMA three-phase motors that meet the increased energy efficiency demands required by the USA’s forthcoming Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA). This legislation, which becomes mandatory on...

Using direct metal laser sintering to produce tool inserts - a white paper (26/06/2009)

Laser sintering specialist, Electro Optical Systems (EOS) has published a white paper examining the benefits of using direct metal laser-sintering (DMLS) to create tooling inserts. Entitled “Optimised Mould Temperature Control Procedure Using...

'Big Bertha' - a tough latch for construction and mining plant (25/06/2009)

Protex Fasteners has introduced the 490-9000 MSZN, its highest performance latch to date. Codenamed ‘Big Bertha’, the new fastener and dedicated catchplate have been developed to meet the types of super heavy duty application found in earthmoving,...

Blue, high-viscosity paste offers tamper-detection (24/06/2009)

Detecting whether a piece of equipment or a component has been tampered with is now easier thanks to a new product from Henkel. Loctite 7414 is a blue, fast-drying, high-viscosity paste that has been developed for use on compression fittings,...

Get 20% off the new IET drives and controls handbook (24/06/2009)

Commissioned by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the 2nd edition of the Control Techniques 'Drives and Controls Handbook', edited by Professor Bill Drury, is to be launched on 6 July this year. The handbook gives a...

New ball roller range offers 20% reduction in mass and width (24/06/2009)

Following the success of the company’s ball roller prototype bearing, Schaeffler has now launched a complete family of ball roller bearings that offers reduced friction and allows bearing mass and width to be decreased by 20%. Schaeffler’s ‘ball...

New cyanoacrylates offer high peel and impact resistance (22/06/2009)

The ThreeBond 7700 Gold Label series of premium cyanoacrylate instant adhesives has recently been joined by the TB7737 and TB7738 offering ultra high peel and impact resistance by virtue of their added elastomer toughening. This strength enables the...

Ansys release version 4.0 of SIwave EM field solver (18/06/2009)

Part of the Ansoft family of products, version 4.0 of Ansys SIwave offers new features for signal-integrity, power-integrity and electromagnetic compatibility testing. It includes numerous enhancements, including an improved desktop graphical user...

Stereolithography material for tough and durable components (18/06/2009)

Materialise has introduced Accura Xtreme for its stereolithography machines. The outstanding toughness and durability of the material enables Materialise to deliver new types of high-quality form, fit and function prototypes via the...

'Designer' die-cast aluminium enclosure range offered in smaller sizes (12/06/2009)

Rolec has added ten smaller sizes to its existing range of ‘aluCASE’ die-cast aluminium enclosures. These modern and easy to use IP67 enclosures have many intelligent features to simplify installation of electronics or electrical equipment. For...