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New technology yields encoder that never forgets
Second Quarter 2007
Many absolute encoders are equipped with a counter which records the number of revolutions. These devices have one weakness: if the actual position changes in case of power failure, the encoder will 'lose ...

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Quick-acting couplings
First Quarter 2007
This article covers the six most popular locking mechanisms for fluid power applications

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A conversation, rather than just talking back
First Quarter 2007, CBI-electric: low voltage
When CBI-electric: low voltage introduced the new World Super AE Air Circuit Breaker (AE-SW) it was modestly described as the ACB that 'talks back'. In reality, the availability of plug-in modules from ...

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Multifunctional maintenance instrument
First Quarter 2007, SKF South Africa
The MX Series vibration analysis tool from SKF is said to redefine traditional approaches to vibration analysis and simplifies industrial maintenance, servicing and inspection techniques. It also offers ...

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Hard working spherical roller bearings
First Quarter 2007, SKF South Africa
SKF invented the spherical roller bearing in 1919 and has been a leading manufacturer of these bearings ever since. Spherical roller bearings offer an attractive combination of design features that make ...

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'Snap to connect' leak-free connections
First Quarter 2007
Eaton's STC 'snap to connect' connectors offers leak-free connections in a snap. Design features include a positive round-wire style latching mechanism; swivels for installation (in absence of pressure); ...

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Siemens presents innovative CNC technology for the aerospace industry
First Quarter 2007
Complete automation solutions for CNC applications in aeroplane and engine manufacture were the focus of the Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) presentation at the Airtech 2006 in Frankfurt, Germany. ...

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Effective protection for ISDN lines
First Quarter 2007
The miniature Copa DPL10F range of ISDN line protectors from Surgetek, are ideally suited for protecting 10-wire telephone lines. They provide 10 kA (8/20) protection and are suitable for installation ...

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'Pick-to-light' sensor light
First Quarter 2007, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck presented the K50 signal light with integrated optical sensor for so-called 'pick-to-light' applications at the Motek. In 'pick-to-light' applications signal lamps indicate to the operator the compartment ...

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CHI offers comprehensive range of circuit protection devices in SA
First Quarter 2007
The restructured division of Alstom Electrical, CHI Control Components, is now focused on supplying low voltage components directly to OEMs and panelbuilders. CHI, a multibranded component supplier, has ...

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New pump application interface from CHI
First Quarter 2007
The restructured division of Alstom Electrical, CHI Control Components, is now focused on supplying low voltage components directly to OEMs and panelbuilders. CHI, a multibranded component supplier, has ...

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Festo supplies components for integrated packaging unit
First Quarter 2007, Festo South Africa
Festo recently designed and supplied a complete system for the Octopus fully automated packaging machine for Finnish packaging machinery manufacturer, Haloila. The packaging machine seamlessly wraps ...

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Mobile continuous roofing mill
First Quarter 2007
Brownbuilt's mobile mill consists of a de-coiler that feeds the material from a large coil to a series of rollers that shape the material to the required profile. The de-coiler motors and the main motor ...

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Hytec Engineering repairs largest cylinders to date
First Quarter 2007, Hytec South Africa
Hytec Engineering, through Hytec Mozambique, has recently repaired the largest cylinders serviced by the company to date. With a bore of 600 mm and a stroke of 9,5 m each, the two 15 t cylinders were ...

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SKF and THK linear - it is all in the motion
First Quarter 2007, SKF South Africa
SKF, with a century of experience in rotating mechanical equipment, is one of the world's largest and most experienced manufacturers of quality bearings and rotating equipment, sealing systems, power ...

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Factor 1 sensor in Q12 housing
First Quarter 2007, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck presents the highly complex uprox+ sensor with 5 mm switching distance for mounting and handling applications. Turck has extended its range of uprox+ sensors especially for uses in mounting and ...

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Precision pressure switch with transmitter
First Quarter 2007, Mecosa
The precision pressure switch, PINTER, type Manocomb can now also be supplied with an integral independent pressure transmitter. This results in a unit with the well known accuracy for switching, a unit ...

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Flow dividers offer cost savings and improved performance
Fourth Quarter 2006
Flow dividers can be mounted in any position and, because they are self-lubricating, require no maintenance

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Compact two-port control valves
Fourth Quarter 2006
Spirax-Sarco’s compact LE range of two-port control valves and PN9000 actuators have been designed with the needs of equipment manufacturers in mind. The valve range features a self centring clamp in ...

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Vision sensors: the bigger picture - shrinking the number of applications that warrant vision systems
Fourth Quarter 2006, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Unlike a photoelectric sensor, which uses a single photoelectric cell, a vision sensor has many photoelectric cells that capture an entire scene. The amount of detail the image shows - the resolution, ...

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