The ix Industrial connector wins the “Innovative Product Award“ in China

The ix Industrial connector wins the “Innovative Product Award“ in China

Acknowledging the ix Industrial connector, the HARTING Technology Group has been awarded this year’s “Innovative Product Award“ in China. The coveted award was bestowed by the “MM modern manufacturing “publication, the counterpart to the specialist magazine “MM Maschinenmarkt “– which both belong to the German Vogel Communications Group, headquartered in Würzburg.

 

 

 

Continuous Flexing Control Cable and Profibus-DP Cable from AutomationDirect

Continuous Flexing Control Cable and Profibus-DP Cable from AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect now offers continuous flexing control cables and continuous flexing Profibus-DP cables that are designed to be exposed to constant flexing during operation and to withstand millions of flex cycles. These cables are available cut-to-length in one-foot increments with a 20-foot minimum length.

 

 

 

Pepperl+Fuchs Expands PFD/PFH Calculation Tool in Accordance with VDI/VDE 2180 Part 3 Update

Pepperl+Fuchs Expands PFD/PFH Calculation Tool in Accordance with VDI/VDE 2180 Part 3 Update

Adapted to edition 2 of EN 61511, a fundamentally reworked version of VDI/VDE 2180 has been released recently. Part 3 provides new formulas for PFD calculation, which take into account a three-step test concept according to NAMUR worksheet NA 106 with incomplete tests and are suited for diverse structures.

 

 

 

Emerson Expands the Greenlee Carbide-Tipped Hole Cutter Offering

Emerson Expands the Greenlee Carbide-Tipped Hole Cutter Offering

Emerson recently announced the expansion of the Greenlee carbide-tipped hole cutter.  This innovative design features a split point cobalt steel pilot drill which aids in accurately placing the hole, and the stepped nature of the pilot drill helps prevent over-drilling while protecting cutter teeth. Tungsten carbide teeth make for easy cutting while providing maximum life in stainless steel and producing round, burr-free holes.

 

 

 

AutomationDirect adds NewSentry PVC Enclosures from AttaBox

AutomationDirect adds NewSentry PVC Enclosures from AttaBox

AttaBox NewSentry series thermoplastic PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) junction boxes are extremely rugged and light enclosures for harsh, aggressive environments and are well-suited for extremely wet and corrosive environments. Uses vary from high-end electronics to extreme corrosive applications both indoors and out, and their small footprint allows use in tight spaces.

 

 

 

HARTING presents new solutions for production optimisation and cost reduction

HARTING presents new solutions for production optimisation and cost reduction

The wind industry is streamlining its global manufacturing and installation processes to boost efficiency: costs are set to be further reduced as systems grow ever larger. The industry is relying on technical optimisation along the value chain and over the full lifetime of installations as a way to keep investment and operating costs as low as possible and maximise profitability. HARTING will be showcasing new products and solutions at the HUSUM Wind trade fair (September 10-13, 2019) that support this trend towards cost reduction.

 

 

 

Balluff’s U-890 UHF Handheld Reader Can Read Multiple Tags at Long Range

Balluff’s U-890 UHF Handheld Reader Can Read Multiple Tags at Long Range

Balluff’s U-890 Ultra High Frequency (UHF) handheld RFID reader simplifies mobile data collection. It offers great flexibility for RFID in both close and long-range applications in addition to 2D barcode scanning. The reader is equipped with a high-speed processor, which allows for expeditious reading of multiple tags in the field.