Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Forecasters are predicting that this winter is set to be the coldest for more than 60 years. While it remains to be seen whether Britain will be battered by the snow, frost and freezing temperatures that are predicted, these warnings do serve as a useful reminder of the impact that cold weather can potentially have on compressed air systems during this season. Here, Steve Downes, Hydrovane Sales and Product Manager at Gardner Denver, outlines his top tips for ensuring compressors are not compromised by the cold weather this winter.

Established in 1992, Manufacturing By Design Ltd (MBD) is a leading British manufacturer of hand-crafted bespoke furniture, cabinetry and architectural joinery. As a traditional cabinet-making company, their work spans any built environment where form and function are paramount, such as reception areas, executive board rooms, restaurants and luxury homes.

Duracell’s Procell range of high-performance alkaline batteries are in stock at distributor RS Components. They are designed to replace the Duracell Industrial range used by OEMs and professional end users around the world.

Conrad Electronic is expanding its product offering with Lapp’s 28,000 cable and connector solutions. Highlights of the Lapp range include the EPIC LS1 circular connectors, which have been developed for use on servo motors and assemblies.

Teledyne LeCroy has announced the addition of electronic loads and DC power supplies for the electronics test engineering bench to the Teledyne Test Tools (T3) portfolio of test equipment. With these new products, the T3 portfolio is extended with offerings of affordable test equipment that engineers, developers and schools can use to assemble a well-equipped test bench.

The industrial connector portfolio at RS Components has been extended with two solutions from HARTING, including the recently launched Han 1A connector. This is a significantly smaller connector than the Han 3A, requiring 30% less space than the manufacturer’s previous smallest rectangular industrial connector.

Mitsubishi Electric has assisted Western Mechanical Handling (WMH) to develop a fully automated inline cell for cutting and slicing food of any size and shape on the fly. The solution is based on Mitsubishi Electric’s MELSEC Q series high-performance PLC, plus system-matched components including HMI, variable speed drives and two MELFA articulated arm robots. The resulting machine maximises performance, flexibility and productivity for customers in the food sector.

SICK UK has announced the launch of the outdoorScan3, the first laser scanner in the world to be safety-certified for use outdoors.  The outdoorScan3 Safety Laser Scanner safely and reliably monitors hazardous areas around machines and industrial vehicles outdoors with a high level of availability.

As businesses are embarking on their journeys to build the Factory of the Future, Phoenix Contact is committed in helping its customers with reliable and futureproof components, systems and solutions to create interconnected businesses. Ensuring CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) conformance for their CC-Link IE compatible network devices and understanding the potential of innovations, such as Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) technology, are two key aspects of Phoenix Contact’s strategy.

The CT4140A 4mm inline fuse adapter from Caltest adds flexibility to virtually any electrical application as it fits in-series with existing test set-ups. Easily connecting inline with sheathed 4 mm banana plugs, the CT4140A extends safety by reducing risks associated with arc flashes.