Enclosure manufacturers that optimize their design process from the beginning are able to save time and money for their company. Environmental ratings, i.e. Types 1, 3R, 4, 4X, 12, 13 and IP20, IP54, IP66, IP67, and IP69, are a critical part of the design process. UL 50E and IEC 60529, respectively, define the requirements for environmental ratings required for installations.
With the new HeavyCORE program, Phoenix Contact customers can receive the company’s most commonly used heavy-duty connector components within days of placing an order. HeavyCORE puts stocking priority on a select group of products that boost productivity, simplify inventory management, and provide versatility during assembly and installation. The HEAVYCORE line of heavy-duty rectangular connectors comprises thousands of different components that can create more than 70 million different combinations.
Boyd Corporation recently announced the acquisition of ThermaMasters, a thermal management company specializing in liquid cooling system components and vacuum brazing for industrial power markets in North America and Europe. The acquisition is well aligned to Boyd’s commitment to support the growing need for liquid cooled systems and components in the rapidly expanding industrial power market.
At the turn of the year, Zeppelin Systems takes over the owner-managed MTI Mischtechnik, whose shares were up for sale in October 2020 following insolvency proceedings. The portfolio ideally complements the Zeppelin Mixing Technologies division, as the two companies predominantly serve different market segments – both in terms of the focus of the technologies and global coverage.
Allied Electronics & Automation has strengthened its rapidly-expanding roster of more than 500 world-class suppliers with the addition of product lines from TORK, POLARIS, WarriorWrap, E2S, DYKEM and Nyco. The additional product categories now available from these suppliers enhance Allied’s available selection of a wide range of industrial components and supplies including switches, sensors, signaling devices, connectors, industrial markings, tapes and cleaning products.
Beckhoff Automation recently expanded its leadership in intralogistics and material handling by joining MHI’s Solutions Community and Conveyor & Sortation Systems (CSS) Industry Groups. MHI, the largest material handling, logistics and supply chain trade organization in the U.S., delivers solutions to pressing challenges and invites market leaders to offer expertise through its Industry Groups.
Even the most neatly printed or perfectly etched barcodes can eventually degrade to the point of unreadability. As parts move through the various production operations, harsh environmental conditions may cause enough damage or distortion to their barcodes to cause no-reads. Damage can include scratches, tears, blotches, stains, debris and more. Several environmental factors can contribute to distortion when it comes to terms of shape, contrast, element uniformity, and substrate integrity.
Only with precise and reliable process control and continuous monitoring can you ensure product quality, avoid rejects and prevent production downtime. In this webinar you will learn which solutions for constant diagnosis and control, timely fault identification, system integration and commissioning will save you time and money.
The Southwire Carrollton Utility Products plant (SCUPP) recently recertified its ISO 14001 environmental management system (EMS), an internationally agreed standard that sets out the requirements for an environmental management system and helps organizations improve their environmental performance. This is done through more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste, gaining a competitive advantage and the trust of stakeholders.
Parker Hannifin will present the first in a new series of ‘Expert Insights’ tech talks on Thursday 4 February 2021. In the opening discussion, international keynote speaker Mark Jeffries will interview two Parker experts on the topic of emissions reduction. Many sectors today are under pressure to reduce emissions and comply with international standards and targets.
Emerson has recently announced the opening of its new Branson welding and assembly technologies’ global headquarters in Brookfield, Conn. This opening completes Emerson’s $49 million investment announced in April 2019 and supports Branson’s plastic joining, ultrasonic metal welding, and ultrasonic cleaning technologies for the medical, textile, automotive, food and beverage, packaging and electronics industries.
Industry 4.0 and digital processes are indispensable for future manufacturing growth. While many companies understand the importance of automation, they sometimes struggle to make it a reality. They need a strong partner with the know-how to guide them. Mitsubishi Electric has a 100-year history of supporting manufacturers, plus a prolific track record for achieving factory automation at its own and other manufacturers’ facilities.
nVent Electric plc recently released its results from an independent ISO 9001 certified laboratory test that compared the performance of certain UL 2196 Listed fire-rated wiring cables during fire conditions. The test measured whether the cables would release toxic or combustible gases while or after burning.
B&R has added Fredrik Holmberg to its business development team as an expert in the field of medical device assembly. Holmberg will spearhead the automation specialist’s efforts in this rapidly growing industry with a strong focus on automation solutions for small-batch production. Many of the products used for medical treatments consist of numerous individual parts. Before a catheter or infusion set can be used, for example, they must first be assembled from an array of tubes, valves and needles.
Amid a global health crisis that accelerated the need for digital transformation and technologies to safely keep industries running, Emerson’s annual Global Users Exchange provides practical innovations and solutions that industrial manufacturers can leverage in 2021 and beyond. Its “Accelerating Digital Transformation” virtual conference shares hundreds of case studies.
PNOZ has been synonymous with the safety of man and machine since 1987. With an innovation that focuses on customers’ needs and requirements, Pilz is shaping a new generation of modern, individual safety relays. Pilz’s new safety relay really is ‘your’ product. Why’s that? They’ll show you this on 3 February 2021 at their digital launch event.