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embrace the clear benefits of automation themselves. Rittal’s acquisition
of Kiesling in 2013 was a milestone in the company’s ability to support its customers. The machines and solutions from Kiesling now facilitate the optimisation of the complete work-
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here are many varied benefits to automation which a large
number of industry sectors have clearly embraced. It seems strange then that so many panel builders, given they are regular suppliers to these sectors, have been slow to
flow in panel building manufacture, from machining of the panel parts and automated wiring of the panels to testing of the finished panel, supported by a diversity of handling systems such as the Assemblex. This joint expertise aligned with
Rittal’s other subsidiary companies Eplan (design) and Cideon (technical IT integration) means that automating the production of control panels has now become far more accessible. It means panel builders can, if
they wish, provide end to end services and solutions throughout their value chain, while optimisation of the whole work flow is possible, from the design to the technical IT integration. As if to underline this point, Rittal’s
sales in automation equipment and software are up year on year, indicating some, if not all, panel builders are taking advantage of the opportunities automation presents. Rittal
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A range of quarter-turn lock latches and wing knobs from EMKA now offer from IP50 through IP65, IP66 and up to IP69 degrees of sealing – protecting against ingress of dust and water. The company’s 1000 program of quarter-turn latching fasteners suit small enclosures using 14mm square or D cutouts – these small locks and compression latches are ideal for boxes, cases, wall cabinets and similar, with a wealth of insert options to suit standard industrial key types or cylinder key numbers.
Larger versions of the 1000 program OPTOCONNECT CUSTOM OPTICAL ENCLOSURES
Molex Incorporated recently launched its OptoConnect Custom Optical Enclosures. Designed to simplify complex fibre optic mapping issues, the OptoConnect fibre routing system using integrated FlexPlane circuitry provides a complete end-to-end optical management system for high density telecom and datacom equipment used in communication systems for aerospace and defence networks. By integrating high density fibre optic circuits, interconnects and optional passive components, the sophisticated OptoConnect enclosure system can streamline complex ingress and egress fibre port mapping for interconnect intensive technologies, including mesh networks, wavelength selective switching, and software defined networking/network function virtualisation topologies. Complementary products such as MPO and LC loopback connectors and MTP/MPO LC cable assemblies fill out the offering to provide a complete optical interconnect solution set. Customers also have the option to have Molex design an enclosure to meet their product specifications or use their own internal design that complements their equipment styles. Molex Incorporated
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include additional key options as well as L and T handles for larger enclosures and stand-alone cabinets. Slam latches, padlockable facilities, wing knobs and shrouded key sockets are part of the variation possible with this modular series. Stainless steel versions are available
for many designs complete with matching cams in various depths to suit the installation, with special hygiene options as standard in the range, along with special clip-in fixing designs and positive seal dust caps for especially wet or dirty environments.
EMKA
www.emka.co.uk
Enclosures from the smallest to the largest.
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