Switchcraft sealed, locking power jacks and plugs
28 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Clarke & Severn Electronic Solutions
Switchcraft has added sealed, locking power jacks and plugs to its range of DC connectors.
Dytran Instruments Model 4190 portable vibration meter
28 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd
Dytran Instruments has announced the Model 4190 portable vibration meter designed for field testing accelerometers. It can be used in conjunction with a handheld shaker for sensor validation.
FLIR launches IR cameras that ‘talk’
28 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Teledyne FLIR
FLIR has launched MeterLink, a wireless connection between FLIR cameras and Extech measurement instruments.
SEW-Eurodrive Movipro SDC standard drive controller
20 April, 2010 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
The Movipro SDC (standard drive controller) features a compact IP54-rated enclosure and is designed to provide industry with an easy-to-use field-mountable drive solution, suitable for decentralised single-axis speed control and positioning applications.
Kistler CoMo Torque Type 4700A instrument
20 April, 2010 | Supplied by: SI Instruments
The Kistler CoMo Torque Type 4700A is a suitable instrument for industrial use and for research and development applications. Torque sensors with strain gauge technology and standardised voltage output or frequency output can be connected directly, and the instrument displays the measured data for torque, speed, angle of rotation, force and mechanical power. The CoMo Torque Type 4700A is suitable to be used with electric motors, gearboxes, fans, combustion engines, compressors, pumps, crankshaft drives and camshafts.
The drive for harmonic balance
19 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
The presence of harmonics can drastically alter the quality of the power provided to electrical systems and may affect equipment on that supply. Peter Tomazic, Solution Consultant for the Systems and Solutions business of Rockwell Automation, explains how harmonics are generated, why they are a problem and discusses various engineered solutions that can mitigate their effects.
Harting Han-Yellock connector housing
19 April, 2010 | Supplied by: HARTING Pty Ltd
The Han-Yellock housing has a split on the cable side. The surface and add-on parts have been designed for harsh industrial requirements, such as those found in the machine construction industry, energy technology and plant construction.
Driving out counterfeit motor and drive technologies
10 April, 2010 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
Australian drive solutions providers are stepping up the fight against counterfeit gear unit and motor ‘copycats’ in order to safeguard Australian industry from breakdowns, inefficiency and downtime.
Gotec EMS and EMX micropumps
08 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Pump Systems Ltd
Swiss-made Gotec EMS and EMX micropumps are compact in size and suitable for high-tech applications found in medical and laboratory devices; OEM equipment, including lubrication and printing systems or food and drink dispensing (vending machines); as well as other domestic and industrial appliances.
Turck IMS interface modules
08 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck has announced that its IMS interface modules are now UL certified for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D hazardous locations. The 6.2 mm wide IMS modules provide complete galvanic isolation, resisting electrical interference and noise in busy plant environments, with signal conditioning for new or retrofit hazardous area installations.
Mecmesin CFG+ digital force gauge
08 April, 2010 | Supplied by: SI Instruments
The Mecmesin CFG+ from SI Instruments is a low-cost, digital force gauge designed for simple tension and compression tests and includes RS232 output for easy data transmission to peripheral devices.
Turck explosion-proof minifast receptacles
08 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck has announced 1″-16UN and 1-1/8″-16UN minifast explosion-proof, feed-through receptacles, which install directly into standard 3/4″ conduit entries without requiring additional conduit or poured seals. These quick-disconnect B-size (1″) and C-size (1-1/8″) receptacles expedite installation while maintaining the explosion-proof ratings of instrument housings and explosion-proof enclosures in Class I, Division 2 hazardous areas.
Pumps for underground drinking water
06 April, 2010
The United Nations General Assembly declared 22 March as World Water Day. This day was dedicated to technical projects aiming to improve the drinking water supply of people all over the world. One of these projects concerns a unique water supply system on Indonesia’s Java island, which was designed by scientists at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and was commissioned in March 2010.
Fluke AirCheck Wi-Fi tester
24 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty Ltd
Fluke Networks has launched the AirCheck Wi-Fi tester, a dedicated handheld tool that is designed to deliver quick and easy troubleshooting for complex wireless local area networks (WLAN).
SEW-Eurodrive KES37 and RES37 stainless steel gear units
24 March, 2010 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
At National Manufacturing Week 2010, drive solutions group SEW-Eurodrive will launch the KES37 and RES37 stainless steel gear units. Based on the proven design of the existing 7-series gear unit range, these two additions feature casings and shafts made from stainless steel, with an suitable enclosure for washdown applications. The KES37 and RES37 models are suitable for aseptic applications where caustic/high-pressure washdowns are required, or where there is potential for product contamination.
