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The Siemens LOGO! 8 range of logic modules is now on sale at Conrad Business Supplies. The next generation logic modules are configurable using the new LOGO! Comfort V8 software while an integrated web server enables control and monitoring via the Internet or WLAN with the help of smartphones, tablets or PCs.

Pepperl+Fuchs introduces ENA58IL and ENA36IL magnetic absolute rotary encoders. These next-generation encoders combine precision and high-speed resolution in a compact design. They are packed with features and options that maximize process reliability, efficiency and service life ideal for a wide range of OEM and plant automation applications.

At first glance electrical enclosures are simple boxes, but choosing the best material of construction from the many available requires some consideration. Chris Lloyd, Managing Director for Spelsberg els UK offers some advice.

Maintenance and repair work is a real threat to the productivity of most industrial applications due to the unavoidable downtime that is incurred. Even the most reliable of components require regular inspection for signs of wear and intermittent repair work to keep them operating efficiently. The Brevini on-site maintenance and repair service has been developed to allow Brevini engineers to carry out a greater number of jobs in-situ; reducing the likelihood of parts needing to be removed from site and significantly reducing costly downtime.

Global Heat Transfer has released a white paper for maintenance engineers in the food and beverage industry. The paper discusses the need for proactive management of heat transfer fluids and systems, as well as optimising safety levels and production efficiency.

igus has launched a new video demonstrating just how quickly the E4.350, the world’s largest polymer energy chain can be assembled. The e-chain is simply assembled by connecting its interlocking side-links together. Adding mounting brackets and interior separation brackets are also straightforward, and the internal crossbars provide increased rigidity for the chain. Thanks to the modular design, the desired length can be quickly constructed reducing installation time.

When it comes to choosing a drylin linear module driven by a leadscrew, the process can sometimes seem quite daunting, especially when specifying the maximum speed of the leadscrew or the torque that’s required for the motor. Linear motion specialist igus has simplified this process by developing a series of graphs, which are included in the ‘Drive Technology’ section of its catalogue. 

Pentair announced it has signed an agreement to purchase Steinhauer Elektromaschinen AG, Germany, a producer of enclosure machining and related technologies. The planned acquisition will further enhance Pentair’s brand of Hoffman equipment protection solutions by expanding its services capabilities to provide best-in-class tools for customers to design and select the right electrical protection solutions for their applications and automate the panel-building process. 

Process mixing is essential in the manufacture of various products in a large number of process industries. Since mixing requires the right amount of technique and technology to achieve its ultimate goal of a homogenous mixture, choosing the right equipment is crucial. As industrial growth intensifies in Europe, rising investments in the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries will bolster the process mixing equipment market in the region. New application areas such as bioreactors, fine chemistry, and vaccine manufacturing will give a further boost to the market.

City Technology, is one of the latest companies formed as part of City University in London to be featured in a new video series.