Elesa (UK) Ltd

These new GN315 push button snap locks from Elesa are ideal for small doors and panels where a slam closure is required with quick opening. This is achieved with a radial spring loaded slide which snaps into place when the door is closed – opening is by simple push button to disengage the slide. They are ideal for inspection cover panels or doors, or for quick location of frequently removed equipment where manual release is appropriate.

The humble indexing plunger from standard component specialists Elesa has acquired a new safety rest feature in their GN816 series and has gone further with the addition of a security key. Thus Elesa have ensured that the plunger cannot be inadvertently released when set to the rest position – so protecting the integrity of associated machinery. In addition the GN816B series provide the further security of a separate key needed to extend or release the plunger so that only approved operators may re-set the index.

Industrial woodworking machines are high precision pieces of equipment with a requirement for great flexibility in the manufacturing process so high quality standard components are likely to be of great value in helping machine manufacturers to reach their goals. Standard machine elements are Elesa’s speciality as can be seen from their direct drive position indicators, adjustable clamping handles, three arm knobs and spoked handwheels.

Elesa’s new IP65 CSMT-A T handle latch is a novel new design incorporating an anti-rotational device which prevents the handle (and the closing lever/cam/tab) from rotating accidentally, e.g. through vibration or buffeting. It is especially suited to use on cabinets and access doors where this may be an issue.

Smooth contoured and graceful pull handles like the GN665 from Elesa have the strength for use on machine tools and large instrumentation while being especially attractive in reception areas on furniture or doors, and can be colour coded to suit custom colour schemes or corporate design styles.

The Elesa catalogue of standard machine components incorporates many ideally suited to machines within the printing and paper processing industries. In particular the DD52 series digital shaft position indicators, adjustable and vibration damping levelling feet, GN727 micrometer adjustable control knobs, GN700 continuous locking components and the CFA series plastic hinges which suit many types of machine guards.

Elesa’s new CLT latch/handles particularly suit large standalone or suite style cabinets with single point closure – or in conjunction with the CAR rod controls for 2 or 3 point locking. This spreads the gasket pull-down loads across the door so ensuring optimal sealing and security on control cabinets and electronic racks. The CLT latch/handle itself is sealable to IP65 and so is suited to most commercial/industrial cabinet applications.

The developmental trend for industrial and off-road machinery, whether mobile or otherwise, is increasingly to employ a sophisticated hydraulic system as a means of exerting power over it’s chosen work environment. These high power hydraulics have been a focus for Elesa over many years for the many accessories needed to make the details work and it has led to many apparently simple but deceptively thoughtful technical solutions.

Standard components are - well standard - but for packaging equipment, market leaders Elesa are pleased to offer some specialist standard components ideally suited to this particular industry. These include small box indicators to suit multi-spindle machines, precision levelling feet, universal rod mounting systems for sensors, cameras etc, flexible automation components for transfer conveyors between packaging stations and hinges of many types for guards and access panels.

Market leader in machine components – Elesa (UK) Ltd – is delighted to offer a full range of standard components particularly suited to the food processing industry. These range from specialist levelling feet through digital shaft position indicators and digital-analogue position indicators to rod mounting systems for opto-sensors, cameras etc, hinges for access panels and flexible automation components such as conveyor feet, brackets for transfer conveyors. Many of these comprise stainless steel or plastic mouldings with smooth contour designs to facilitate easy cleaning, as well as to eliminate corrosion in aggressive environments.

The specifications for components of postural seating and therapeutic equipment – such as chairs, wheel chairs, wheeled walker frames, massage couches, beds and support frames – have developed substantially in recent years along with the industry. This is perhaps especially true of those products designed to improve the quality of life for children with special needs.

Selection criteria and guidance notes for vibration-damping levelling elements does exactly what it says “on the tin”. Elesa (UK) M.D. Nigel Pritchett takes us through the needs of personnel and equipment, definitions of Active Isolation and Passive Isolation, together with other technical terminology and selection graphs describing the characteristic inter-relationships between equipment and damping elements. These include System Vibration Characteristics, Static Load/Vibration-damping disk deflection and a triple axis nomograph enabling choice of suitable vibration damping element.

Vulcanised rubber tyre on new Elesa castor gives a soft ride over industrial flooring and is suitable for light loads.

New from Elesa - the RE.F8 castor for light duty at low cost

Elesa’s new industrial castor range now incorporates the RE.F5 – a heavy duty variant for light, medium and heavy loads over 750kg. It is considered ideal for tiles, asphalt and cement/resin floors where its rugged diecast aluminium wheels, roller bearing axle and 95 Shore A polyurethane wheels provide excellent performance and low roll resistance. Applications are likely to include trolleys, machinery and other mobile equipment in all types of industrial environments, including production, machining, transport, distribution and storage.

This white paper describes the international standards, nomenclature and characteristic descriptions we use at Elesa for customer guidance.

Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC becomes effective on 29th December this year and section 1.4.2.2 covers movable guards which must be associated with an interlocking device that prevents the start of hazardous machinery functions until they are closed by giving a command whenever they are no longer closed. Fortunately for engineers seeking to ensure compliance – Elesa’s CFS hinge could well be exactly what they need.

Elesa have been expanding their new castor range quite enthusiastically of late and the RE.G1 is likely to be a very welcome addition to the middle ground of the industrial castor market. It is designed to suit all kinds of light load applications where its grey non-marking thermoplastic tread and static/swivel/total lock configurations will endear it to users at all levels, while its simple low cost design will win friends in the manufacturing environment.

The new castor series from Elesa includes their polyurethane tyred RE.FF range with technopolymer wheels, suitable for loads of up to 750kg and for use on floors of tile, asphalt, cement/resin or similar. They are likely to suit industrial trolleys or transfer equipment of many types.

New castors from Elesa in their RE series address the mainstream of industrial uses from medical equipment through to electronics, storage and manufacturing.