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A new website for Race-Tec O


ne of the UK’s leading exponents of high performance sealing, Race-Tec Sealing Ltd is pleased to announce


the launch of its new website at www.race-tec.com. With a proven background in the design and


manufacture of low friction rotary seals and compact high strength CV drive shaft boots for a range of cross-industry applications, particularly motorsports, Race-Tec has produced a website to match the versatility of its products with a performance-driven design, contemporary look and feel, improved navigation and attractive presentation. Great attention has been paid to the ease with which the site can be accessed via mobile or tablet.


Motorsport, aerospace, military, marine and domestic applications are just some of the industries availing themselves of Race-Tec’s ability to design and manufacture seals that provide improved performance and durability.


Race-Tec  (023) 8024 6986  technical@race-tec.com  www.race-tec.com


Sensata Technologies Introduces Industry’s First Explosion Proof Stackable Multi-Turn Encoder


sensors, has launched the first explosion proof stackable multi-turn encoder for use in oil and gas applications. The new encoder, BEI Sensors’ model MAAX, is ATEX


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and IECEx certified to operate in explosive environments and features a Profibus output in a bespoke, stackable package. CANopen and SSI outputs are also available. The MAAX provides up to 16 bits of resolution as well as up to 16 bits of turns by mechanical counting. The product operates directly in Zone 1 environments without the need for an accompanying Intrinsic Safety barrier. Absolute multi-turn encoders like the MAAX are the ideal position sensing solution for oil and gas applications such as Drawworks, top drives and pipe handling equipment where working conditions are extreme. The stackable and explosion proof design, the first of its kind, makes for a simple installation wherever


Gas Spring Selection Just Got Easier! I


ACE introduces new online gas spring calculation program


n just five easy steps, design engineers can now calculate and design a gas spring


tailored to their application using the new gas spring calculation tool found on the www.acecontrols.co.uk website. In the past, it was necessary to contact the


ACE gas spring team directly and complete a design form sent back and forth by fax or e- mail when enquiring about the selection and availability of a suitable ACE gas spring. Thanks to this new online calculation program, design is now easier, faster and can be made at any time – 24/7.


Unique in the industry, the program is


completely intuitive and applications can be visualized in either 2D or 3D. The most common applications of push type gas springs on hoods, flaps, hatches and machine housings can now be calculated in a few simple steps. The recommended ACE gas spring and the


required mounting accessories are specified precisely. In addition, an installation sketch can be generated with the help of the online tool. In the interest of its customers, ACE uses this service to shorten the entire process from design and ordering to delivery. In the current version of the software the order is still triggered by an online inquiry; it is planned in the future, that the gas springs determined by online calculation will be available directly from an ACE e-shop.


For customers who would still like help with their product selection then personal advice and assistance in the calculation and ordering of ACE gas springs is always available.


ACE  01942 727440  info@ace-fabreeka.co.uk  www.ace-fabreeka.co.uk 38 JULY/AUGUST 2018 | DESIGN SOLUTIONS I


ensata Technologies (NYSE:ST), an industrial technology company and a leading provider of


encoders are mounted in tandem to provide multiple signals for redundancy or when data sharing is desired. The Profibus interface simplifies system set up as it allows for daisy chaining products together without the need for running a control cable from the panel to each individual component. All exposed parts are either stainless steel or hard


anodized to resist corrosion. This rugged encoder is shock and vibration resistant and can operate in field temperatures from -30°C to +65°C. Fitted with a unique 20 mm diameter integrated coupling, the MAAX housing can be rigidly mounted, reducing stress to the encoder’s bearings and providing a secure attachment for the hazardous area conduit fittings.


Sensata Technologies  (001) 508-2363800  www.sensata.com


New IP66 ribbon cable entry system


ntroducing the new KDS-FB cable entry system for flat ribbon cables , CONTA-CLIP expands its KDSClick program


of cable management solutions. As is typical for this product range, the system of only a few modular components that are easy to assemble without tools. First, the one-piece frame is screwed on the inside of the enclosure or distribution cabinet. Next, the cables are pushed through the cable openings of the sealing elements, which are then inserted into the frame slots from the inside. TPE gaskets are molded high, IP66-rated ingress protection. Sealing elements with gills outside and in the cable openings ensure an absolutely tight fit and reliable ingress protection. CONTA-CLIP provides KDS-FB in four frame widths and with different divisions for flat and round cables. Sealing elements are available for all common industrial cable sizes.


CONTA-CLIP  christian. quade@conta-clip.de  www.conta-clip.com


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