Rockwell Automation Guard I/O for safety systems
22 May, 2012Rockwell Automation has upgraded its Guard I/O to provide the benefits of a traditional distributed I/O for safety systems.
Burkert modular valve and block package
18 May, 2012Burkert has released a modular valve and block package that it says is designed to help build systems quickly and easily. The Inox system incorporates a stainless steel pneumatically actuated valve and standard block modules with eight standard port channels.
MOVITRAC LTP B frequency inverter
17 May, 2012The MOVITRAC LTP B frequency inverter is suited to a variety of drive solutions in a wide range of applications. The unit series has been designed for universal use, offering good motor control of both induction and permanent-magnet synchronous motors (with or without encoder feedback).
Bürkert Type 8681 Control Head
15 May, 2012Bürkert’s Type 8681 Control Head, integrating pneumatic actuation, feedback, diagnostics and fieldbus interface, has been engineered to assemble with all commercially available hygienic ball valves, butterfly valves, single-seat, double-seat and mix-proof valve configurations. The Type 8681 offers the same control features as Bürkert’s Element angle-seat, globe and diaphragm valves.
Conquest range of compressors
15 May, 2012Compressed Air and Power Solutions (CAPS) has launched the extended range of Conquest compressors. The available range includes versions with single-phase electric motors, up to three hp, and three-phase motors of 5, 7.5, 10 and 15 hp. Petrol motor compressors range from 5.5 and 20 hp and a 14 hp diesel model is also available.
Kaeser CSG-2 series dry-running rotary screw compressors
14 May, 2012Kaeser has introduced a range of dry-running rotary screw compressors, the CSG-2 series. Available with drive powers ranging from 37 to 90 kW, these two-stage machines provide free air deliveries from 4.8 to 12.7 m³/min for pressures between 4 and 10 bar (g). Together with the existing DSG-2 and FSG-2 series, Kaeser’s dry-runner range covers free air deliveries from 4.8 to 50 m³/min, or even or 51.8 m³/min with variable speed control.
NORD helical bevel gearboxes for residue-free cleaning
07 May, 2012NORD Drivesystems has developed a family of two-stage, helical bevel gearboxes designed for easy and residue-free cleaning. The company says the washdown gear units have no indentations or dead spaces where dirt or liquids could accumulate.
iKey Limited EKFT-108 dishwasher-safe keyboard
03 May, 2012Interworld Electronics has released the EKFT-108 IP67 waterproof USB keyboard for iKey Limited. Built with a watertight sealing around the electric circuitry and a removable USB protector, the EKFT-108 can be cleaned with spray disinfectants, water submersion or by placing on the top rack of a dishwasher.
SPX APV Cavitator
29 April, 2012SPX has added the APV Cavitator to its family of mixing and dispersing equipment specially developed for sanitary applications. The modular process technology in the system offers benefits for heating liquids without scale build-up as well as provides solutions for many of the most difficult mixing and dispersing challenges for food and beverage processing.
Allen-Bradley Kinetix 350 single-axis servo drive
27 April, 2012The Allen-Bradley Kinetix 350 single-axis servo drive provides motion scalability. It connects and operates with the family of CompactLogix controllers, supporting integrated motion on EtherNet/IP.
Exair 1180SS Atto Super air nozzle for blowoff, cooling and drying
20 April, 2012Exair has released the 1180SS Atto Super air nozzle, designed for precise blowoff. The nozzle is suitable for blowoff, cooling and drying applications in general industrial, high-temperature, food, pharmaceutical, semiconductor and corrosive environments.
Apex hose pump range
16 April, 2012Apex model hose pumps from Bredel are designed for dosing, metering and transfer applications from 2.8 to 1200 L/h.
Cassida range of food-grade lubricants
10 April, 2012Cassida, Fuchs’ range of food-grade lubricants, has been visually updated to minimise the risk of contamination due to human error. The updated product range will have a clean, white appearance to differentiate it from other non-food-grade products, and the range of grease cartridges and aerosols will be colour-coded according to application.
Pinguin sorts out its efficiency with Manta 2000 series
02 April, 2012Investing in three Manta 2000 series sorters for processing spinach and green beans has helped Belgian company Pinguin reduce its yield loss to less than 2%, enabling the company to more efficiently handle the 6- to 8-week Belgian spinach harvest.
Pirtek IRPF premium food-quality suction and delivery hardwall hose
16 March, 2012Pirtek’s IRPF hygienic food-quality hoses have been designed for conveying wine and alcohol and are certified for all food products.
