TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION ADVERTORIAL Beechcraft PU mouldings and design launch new website!


n the year of its 45th birthday, the West Country based custom enclosure manufacturer has launched an exciting new website www.beechcraft.co.uk The family run business specialises in the design and production of low- volume high-quality mouldings in structural polyurethane. As one of the UK’s longest standing specialists in PU, Beechcraft has developed an enviable reputation for producing innovative high-quality ‘design solutions’ for clients in many aspects of industry, such as, aerospace, medical and process control, to name a few. ISO9001 accreditation was achieved in 1991 and the organisation is an approved supplier to many major companies. If you are looking for an enclosure, or a structural moulding, in quantities from 10 – 400 per month, Beechcraft’s website is just the place to start the search. The company are happy to offer free initial advice; right through to a fully controlled design service and completed product. This can include conceptual sketches, full colour illustrations, and 2D or CAD format working drawings. A 3D model can also be supplied prior to tooling, if required. Tooling can be rapidly manufactured in either cast resin-aluminium composite, utilising SLA or SLS CAD generated patterns, or for higher annual quantities machined aluminium tooling is capable of well over 5000 impressions. Typical lead times are 6-8 weeks for the cast resin and 10-12 for the machined aluminium, and tolerances for first offs of +/- 0.25mm, are available.


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A structural chassis illustrating the complexity that Beechcraft have been able to achieve in RIM.


We asked managing director Darren Phillips why designers should be looking to use polyurethane:


“PU (or RIM) offers many advantages over other processes. Wall sections from 2- 30mm allow the designer a flexibility to incorporate a chassis within the enclosure with moulded in inserts and fixings to support electronic and optical components in a very stylish and functional case. These can be supplied in vast ranges of paint finishes with RFI/EMC shielding and silk screen printing if required.” Beechcraft’s new website walks you through the whole process from start to


Large instrument cover utilising a 10 part-tool to create a curvaceous and daring design.


finish, showing you the company’s adaptability and the projects its been involved in throughout many years in the business. If you would like a moulded sample of the material, so you can see for yourself how versatile it is, give Beechcraft a call.


Beechcraft u 01761 416642 u enquiries@beechcraft.co.uk Variohm EuroSensor adds puck and magnet


option to Euro-X Hall Effect angle sensor range Euro-X series programmable non-contacting sensor range expands with two-part puck & magnet design


vibration resistance, the very robust sensor’s working life is specified in excess of 100 million cycles.


ariohm EuroSensor, the leading UK sensor manufacturer and distributor, has added a ‘puck and magnet’ design option to its well-proven Euro-X programmable angle sensor range. The new Euro-XPK is a fully non-contacting two-part design: a high accuracy Hall Effect sensor element encapsulated in a high-grade sealed plastic housing and a separate magnet, available in three size options. The 38 mm PCD radial slot mounting and the magnet offset tolerance of +/- 3 mm allows generous installation flexibility whilst the overall compact design - with sensor thickness under 8 mm - allows use in very space restricted areas. With no bearings or mechanical coupling and a minimum IP68 environmental rating plus IEC 60068-2-6


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The Euro-XPK adds even more flexibility to the Euro XP series which is also available as housed shafted/bearing versions in aluminium or high- grade plastic or as a non- contacting D-shaft option. Throughout the Euro-XP series the impressive specification includes dual-redundant factory programmed angles from 20º to 360º in 10º steps with a ratiometric output from


a 5V DC supply (+/- 0.5V) for both measurement range and characteristic curve. The absolute output does not require position resetting after power loss or start-up. Independent linearity is specified at +/- 0.5% of the signal range, and repeatability is up to 0.2%. Aimed at motorsports, construction and agricultural angle sensing applications such as steering, sequential gearbox and throttle etc, the Euro XP series also suits industrial high duty cycle angle sensing for harsh environments.


Magnet options for the Euro-XPK include small and large rectangular designs as well as an encapsulated M10 bolt version. The puck sensor


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may also be supplied separately for use with the customers own magnet design preference. Standard versions are supplied with cable connection but custom options with connectors, or with adapted mountings etc. are available on request.


Variohm EuroSensor manufactures the complete Euro XP product range and can ship fully programmed models within 24 hours of order receipt. As a manufacturer, distributor and supply chain partner Variohm provides complete support for applications across industry,


construction,


agriculture, motorsports, research and more with comprehensive range of position, force, pressure, load, and temperature sensor technologies.


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