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Partnering with Global Suppliers to Eradicate a Common Enemy


COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve long been a trusted partner to key ventilator manufacturers


S Wieland’s new podis®


power bus system – for the simple distribution of power


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he new podis® power bus system from Wieland Electric helps to implement the distribution of power quickly


and easily. Ideal for use in airports for baggage conveyor systems, office buildings, shopping centres for the ruting of power, the podis® power bus system has found popularity more recently for the installation of vehicle charging stations for electric cars in public parking garages. The podis® decentralised energy distribution system allows a large number of charging stations to be connected with just one supply cable.


High currents have to be distributed safely without


disturbing the existing installation. Often in existing buildings the space required for this application has not been taken into account. And it needs to be easy to extend the installation to accommodate the foreseeable increasing demand for additional charging stations. As a result, a supposedly simple installation soon becomes a complex task.


Wieland Electric Ltd. u 01483 531213 u www.wieland.co.uk


TR responds to application challenges within the sheet metal industries


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here is a wide variety of applications within the sheet metal industries and various challenges are presented


when supplying into each of these. As a major supplier to the sheet metal, electronics and HVAC sectors, TR Fastenings has ensured it has robust business processes and technical expertise in place for large OEM’s and SME’s.


Selecting and installing the correct fasteners for sheet


metal is one of many application challenges. Faced with increasing environmental responsibilities and unprecedented technological change, manufacturers and contractors are challenging for higher quality and smarter, application-based sheet metal fastening solutions. Flexibility in service and stock availability including high volumes, are also key requirements.


TR can provide application advice and guidance from on-site engineers, including research, technical and


fastener testing capabilities across a range of categories, including mechanical, dimensional, installation, plating and finishes.


With a global network of manufacturing and distribution sites ensuring flexible lead times and quick turnaround,


TR is recognised throughout the sheet metal industry for world-class products and services. TR produces approximately 8 billion parts per annum across 8 manufacturing sites, spanning two continents, and has over 100,000 stocked items available. Offering reliable global logistics, TR’s strategic warehousing guarantees prompt delivery.


Adapting to change in the current technologically fast-paced environment is essential and with quality


application engineers based at most TR sites, fast communication enables faster advice and solutions. TR’s global technical team is able to respond to requirements for smaller, lighter and more flexible product solutions, assist in troubleshooting and in the specifications for bespoke orders.


Communication, flexibility, engineering expertise and problem solving are fundamental to the service TR provides to more than 5000 companies worldwide.


TR Fastenings u products@trfastenings.com


u www.trfastenings.com/industries/sheet-metal CONNECTINGINDUSTRY.COM/DESIGNSOLUTIONS


Euroquartz launches new ultra-low phase noise crystal oscillators for


automotive applications F


requency control specialist, Euroquartz has launched a new range of surface mount ultra-low phase noise crystal


oscillators designed for use in automotive applications. Offering wide operating temperature range from -40 to


+125°C, the new XOY series automotive crystal oscillators feature superior phase noise performance of -155dBc/Hz at 10kHz and -160dBc at 100kHz offset. Femtosecond integrated phase jitter is 150fs typical (12kHz to 20MHz) and frequencies available range from 1.25 to 50MHz. The new automotive grade components are housed in a


3.2 x 2.5mm surface mount package with supply voltages of 1.8, 2.5 and 3.3V (±10%) available. Additional specifications include 15pF LVCMOS load, rise time of 10ns maximum, start- up time of 5ms maximum and tri-state function as standard.


Euroquartz Ltd u 01460 230000 u sales@euroquartz.co.uk u www.euroquartz.co.uk


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providing high reliability connectors renowned for their durability and unfaltering performance in critical environments. Currently our teams in Asia, the Americas and Europe are supporting programs


to deliver connectors for ventilator production and delivery within those regions. These are products that have been provided for many years including among others:


• KNB Series – a board-to-board connector with Hypertac® hyperboloid technology utilized within a French-made portable ventilator found in ambulances, ambulatory helicopters and hospitals.


Smiths Interconnect u +39 010 60361 u www.smithsinterconnect.com


Antique bus engine gets new lease of life courtesy of an ABB drive A


miths Interconnect is proud to be collaborating with leading medical technology organizations around the world to combat the ongoing


variable speed drive’s soft-start function is used to convert a static cutaway diesel engine into an interactive exhibit at a UK museum


Visitors to Nottingham Industrial Museum can now see


firsthand how a diesel engine, used on a historic bus, operates following the donation of an ABB variable speed drive by Inverter Drive Systems (IDS). The 100-year-old diesel engine features cutaway sections


that show visitors its internal components. To demonstrate the engine in operation, an electric motor is used to provide power. Previously, this motor was connected direct on-line (DOL) to the mains. However, this led to high starting torque and high speed, stressing the engine and leading to frequent breakdowns. To overcome this, IDS installed an ABB machinery drive.


ABB u www.abb.co.uk/energy


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