Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Millions of surge protection units in the field are not providing adequate protection for today’s microprocessor-based equipment. As John Mitchell, Global Business Development Manager at CP Automation explains why Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) must be brought up to speed.

A new and comprehensive range of critical machine safety devices from Pilz is in stock at distributor RS Components.

Electronic and electrical waste is fast becoming a global crisis. Worldwide, over 50 million tonnes of e-waste are produced each year. Here, Jonathan Wilkins, Director at EU Automation, explores whether a proactive obsolescence strategy could be the key to reducing industrial waste.

easyE4, a new range of logic control modules from power management specialist Eaton are in stock at distributor RS Components.

Robuschi has launched its new Robox blower package concept, a solution that can accommodate rotary lobe and screw technologies to provide users with greater choice than ever before in helping meet their industrial air and gas needs. Robuschi has maintained the name Robox, which characterises the lobe and screw blower package, but has added ‘evolving technologies’ to distinguish this important step ahead.

Keeping machinery operational is vital to maintaining productivity and being able to complete maintenance work during natural down-time, such as weekends, can make a significant difference. The installation of a new electrical supply for a food manufacturer on the Wirral, UK, needed to be completed quickly, so they called in Sulzer to get the job done.

Keen to continue its role in product development and innovation Marshall-Tufflex, has updated its Mono Plus 20 trunking system.

Farnell has extended its reach into the automation technology market through a distribution agreement with Festo.

Automation is a hot topic currently in panel building and switchgear manufacturing. Ripploh Elektrotechnik und Engineering is one example of a German company whose experience with automation epitomises just what is possible, notably with wiring and robot-assisted wiring.

Young Spirits, a Scottish spirit bottling business which has switched operations to produce much-needed hand sanitisers to fight the COVID-19 outbreak, has benefitted from a free loan offer from compressor manufacturer, Vert Technologies.