Electrical and Electronic Equipment

A new range of electro-magnets from Geeplus have been designed with ejector pins to enable them to overcome the problems of residual magnetism occurring when power to the device is switched off.

UNIPOWER’s latest distribution panel series is designed for users who need, or prefer, front panel connections. The DPGF1U Series provides distribution and overload protection for six or 12 circuits and the 1U high unit can be mounted in either a 19 or 23in rack.

XP Energy Systems has announced a key addition to its industry leading range of uninterruptible power supply systems designed for use in a variety of applications where constant, reliable power is an essential requirement. The Xi1500L CE is the latest model to join XP Energy Systems’ established Xi Series which includes models rated from 1 to 6kVA. Like other models in the Series, the new power system can be rack mounted, free standing or stacked and incorporates many standard and optional features designed to make it easy to install and easy to use.

Focus EDL, the leading distributor of components for industrial computing and automation, announces the TiBBO EM1202 basic programmable Ethernet module that will interest designers and systems integrators looking to introduce or expand Ethernet networks in industrial applications.

The new A3903 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a low-voltage bidirectional DC motor driver IC in an ultra-compact package measuring only 2 mm square and 0.55 mm high.

As an extension to their cable and wiring products, M Buttkereit Ltd are able to supply the icotek range of clamps and fixings for the installation of EMC shielded cables. Once the cable outer insulation has been stripped off, these products ensure effective bonding and grounding of the EMC braided metal shielding.

Easby Electronics now offer a broad line of solid Tantalum capacitors in a wide range of sizes, styles and ratings to meet any design needs. These devices extend the advantages of solid tantalum technology to today’s surface mount circuit applications.

igus reinforced its global position as a leading manufacturer of Energy Chain Systems when it launched numerous new product innovations and extensions at the Hanover show in April. The company revealed it had kept pace with rapid developments in the area of cable-bound chain systems, but also with inductive and wireless data transmission solutions. The key advantages typified by the new product developments included: compact size, easy assembly, higher speeds, lower noise and increased wear resistance.

Enclosures, which are situated in harsh environments, need extra protection against external elements. Rittal’s extensive range of stainless steel enclosures offer a high resistance against contamination and corrosion, are easy to clean and offer superior needs in terms of hygiene.

Creating and using EDM (Electro Discharge Manufacturing) electrodes is considered a painful challenge by most mouldmakers because it is time consuming, slows down mould production and requires precision. Given the option, most toolmakers would rather mill the steel and avoid electrodes altogether. Nevertheless, electrodes are still required for a good portion of mouldmaking jobs with some moulds requiring many electrodes. Parts with narrow ribs and sharp internal corners are good examples for such cases. As a result, mouldmakers are constantly searching for processes and technologies to ease the pain of creating electrodes. Dedicated electrode design and manufacturing software is one such solution. Following are some strategies a mouldmaker can use to make the most out of using electrode design and manufacturing software.