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Reverse buckling bursting disc for accurate pressure relief

The UBR Bursting Disk combines resistance to vacuum with the ability to operate up to 95 per cent of its minimum burst pressure

Absolute pressure transmitter features one-piece housing

HBM's new P2V absolute pressure transmitter benefits from a robust housing design, integral amplifier and optional Teds electronic data sheets

Temperature sensors cost less than competitors

Micro-Epsilon says that its new Thermometer CT infrared temperature sensors offer technical advantages plus a lower price than competitive units

M12 capacitive sensors feature extended sensing range

New M12 capacitive sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs feature a sensing range of 8mm and adjustable sensitivity to enable the switching point to be moved

Valve actuators gain IECEx certification

Asco Numatics has obtained IECEx certification for its Atex-approved explosion-proof solenoid valve operators for Zone 1 applications

New generation of Delta robots unveiled

Elau's P4 Delta 3 robot benefits from a complete redesign and is offered as a washdown version for use in food, beverage and pharmaceutical applications

Statistics and predictions for motion control market

IMS Research has published new statistics for the global motion control market and is predicting how different sectors will fare through the economic slowdown

Multi-axis control module speeds time to market

With its ease of configuration and reduced wiring requirement, Festo's new CPX-CMXX intelligent multi-axis control module will help OEMs to build machines faster

Belt-drive axes offer higher performance

Hepcomotion's new PDU2M driven units feature additional guide wheels to give substantially higher moment load capacity and stiffness

Sewerage sludge materials handling package

Gives water a wider variety of recycling options, including energy recovery as a waste derived fuel

Increasing the processing of music data

NEC Electronics introduces new system-on-a-chip for car audio systems

Filters improve diesel cleanliness by 500 per cent in mine

Columbian coal mine has been able to extend the life of its generator engines to 23,000 hours

Thermal camera identifies heat loss

Identifies heat loss through poor insulation, locate excessive air leakage, carry out predictive maintenance of electrical and structural systems

Refrigeration plant supplies rapid cooling

Star Refrigeration has supplied an energy efficient process cooling plant for Fujifilm, a leader in the development and manufacture of ink jet colorants

Miniature grippers offer big benefits

Schunk's latest three-finger centric grippers are extremely compact, yet they offer many of the same features as larger models in the same range

Interface unit links to HMI/Scada system

Stationportal is GE Fanuc's new hardware for use on discrete assembly systems, enabling I/O to be connected to the company's Cimplicity HMI/Scada system

Modular conveyor is easier to clean

Habasit Rossi says its new Hyclean modular conveyor belting is easier to clean in food, beverage and pharmaceutical production environments

Digital microstepping drive gives quieter, smoother motion

The new low-cost DMD556 digital microstepping drive from Motion Control Products benefits from audio noise reduction and smooth low-speed performance

Shaft couplings now available in carbon fibre

Bibby's Torsiflex shaft couplings for large equipment are now being manufactured from carbon fibre to reduce weight and boost performance

PWM motor controls in standard and customised configurations

LCR is introducing two new digital PWM motor controls for battery-powered and AC applications, with numerous options including full customisation

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