Energy

Cam-clutches provide protection overrun in fans and air conditioners

A special design of lift-off cams that ensures precise backstopping and optimised speed while overrunning without further contacts between cams and races

Cam-clutches provide protection overrun in fans and air conditioners

Monitoring motor vibration: it can harm both energy and efficiency

Monitoring programmes can give early warning of vibration problems. Vince Burson reports

Efficient gearboxes ensure reduced energy consumption at sewage works

Recent energy price rises and a growing awareness of its carbon footprint has prompted Scottish Water to audit the efficiency of the equipment at its Glendevon site

Electronics

Signal conditioning amplifiers are sealed to IP65

RDP Electronics is introducing a family of signal conditioners that are designed for mounting close to transducers in harsh environments

Signal conditioning amplifiers are sealed to IP65

Wireless transmitters: 869MHz module can achieve 5km range

Offers 450mW RF at 869.5MHz output for use in wireless data system applications, says Radiometrix

Ethernet switches incorporate power supply

Garrettcom Europe's new PES42P hardened Ethernet edge switch features an integral power supply for operating power-over-Ethernet devices

Oil & Gas

Compact strain transducer features high safety reserve

HBM's new SLB-700A strain transducer measures just 6mm high yet it has a measuring range of 500 um/m and a breaking strain of 300 per cent

Compact strain transducer features high safety reserve

Safety system protects personnel and operations

ABB’s System 800xA high integrity now operating on StatoilHydro’s Troll A platform; system will control emergency shut down applications

Subsea applications: bolt tensioning and flange pulling tools

Optimus 6 bolt tensioning tools with quick acting split reaction nuts have been developed for ease of use, as well as reducing diver fatigue

Design

Nanotranslation linear position stages gain vertical axis

Aerotech is adding a vertical translation stage to its ANT range of nanotranslation linear position stages with a choice of 25mm or 50mm of travel

Nanotranslation linear position stages gain vertical axis

Combat product piracy with explosive embossing

Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute has developed a cost-effective explosive embossing technique for protecting mass-produced goods

Planetary gearheads boast high capacity and quiet operation

Thomson's new Xtrue planetary gearheads are offered in a wide range of sizes, torque capacities and reduction ratios, all offering high performance and low noise