ADVERTORIALS Safety-related PLCs for Profisafe
The new AXC F XT SPLC 3000 safety controller from Phoenix Contact can be operated as a left-side extension module on the PLCnext Control AXC F 2152 and AXC F3152 devices. It extends the PLCnext portfolio with a powerful safety PLC for Profisafe devices in Profinet networks. The safety controller can be used in applications up to safety category SIL 3 in accordance with IEC 61508/61511 and PL e in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1. In operation, the SPLC 3000 can communicate with up to 300 F-Devices as an F-Host and simultaneously act as an F-Device. The safety controller is fully integrated into the open PLCnext Technology ecosystem and provides a high degree of modularity in combination with the Profisafe I/O extensions of the Axiobus, which can be aligned on the right-hand side. The high-performance and redundantly designed ARM-based safety- related CPUs have a clock rate of 800 MHz for channel 1 and 600 MHz for channel 2.
Phoenix Contact u 01952 681700 u
https://www.phoenixcontact.com/en-gb/
Applied Automation acquires
PTG Workholding Ltd Leading engineering company Applied Automation (UK) Ltd has increased its precision engineering capabilities following the recent acquisition of PTG Workholding Ltd.
Bristol based PTG Workholding have been trading for over 30 years and supplies both UK and overseas markets with expanding mandrels capable of automatic and manual clamping in component bores. Thanks to their outstanding accuracy PTG’s mandrels deliver excellent holding power that can resist even the harshest cutting forces often imposed on the work piece.
Managing Director of Applied Automation David Rowe said, “We’ve been looking
to increase our existing precision engineering offering and with the purchase of PTG Workholding we will now be able to manufacture custom jigs and fixtures along with specials based around PTG’s standard expanding mandrel range”.
“It’s a great fit for our business and we’re firmly committed to continue delivering high quality engineered parts at great prices, which was the bedrock of PTG Workholding’s success for more than three decades, to both existing and new customers”, he continued.
Applied Automation (UK) Ltd is an internationally renowned supplier of high-quality automation and control equipment. Based in Plymouth, with satellite offices and warehouses in both Cardiff and Portsmouth, they design, manufacture and deliver both standard or bespoke automation and control solutions for industrial engineering, the marine sector and smart homes. The company employs over 150 designers, engineers, project managers, sales engineers and professional specialists who work in a number of specialist divisions and wholly owned subsidiaries, which enables them to provide high levels of technical support and customer service across a number of industry sectors.
OKW’s Compact Desktop/Portable Instrument Enclosures Now With
Sloping Front OKW’s MOTEC desktop/portable electronic instrument enclosures are now available with
a sloping front for more ergonomic viewing and operation. MOTEC is ideal for measurement and control, peripheral devices and interfaces, laboratory equipment, medical and wellness electronics. These stylish compact enclosures are now available with a sloping plastic control panel (accessory) that is recessed to accommodate a membrane keypad. The alternative is a flat aluminium front/rear panel (accessory). Robust clip-together assembly saves time when fitting the electronics. For security, a
screwdriver is required to open the housings. Inside, there are screw pillars for PCBs, and guides for vertical partitions. The enclosures are supplied with four non-slip feet. These off-white (RAL 9002) ABS (UL 94 HB) housings are available in three plan sizes
(S, M, L) and a choice of height configurations. This creates a range of nine sizes from 155 x 105 x 40 mm to 235 x 165 x 85 mm. Two sizes (M and L) are available with or without tilt/swivel carry handle.
Accessories include sloping plastic control panels, anodised aluminium front/rear panels, and self-tapping PCB screws.
OKW can supply MOTEC fully customised. Services include CNC machining, printing, laser marking, decor foils, special colour/materials, EMC shielding and assembly of accessories.
For more information, view the OKW website:
https://www.okw.co.uk/en/Plastic-enclosures/Motec.htm
OKW ENCLOSURES LTD u 01489 583858
56 DESIGN SOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 2024 u
sales@okw.co.uk
As a responsible business, Applied Automation recognise the need to build a sustainable world and coupled with their commitment to Corporate Social Responsibly (CSR), endeavour to be a company that can be trusted by all their employees, customers and suppliers.
Applied Automation (UK) Ltd has been trading for over 37 years and is recognised as a quality supplier of automation and control equipment.
With its headquarters and 140,000 sq feet factory in Plymouth, they design, manufacture and deliver complete solutions for automation and control in industrial engineering, the marine sector and smart homes, using both standard and bespoke options.
The company is organised into various divisions enabling teams to provide specialised services and deliver excellence across a number of sectors. They currently employ more over 150 designers, engineers, project managers, sales engineers and professional specialists.
Following the recent merger of their X-STK (industrial component sales), Robotics and Industrial Systems Divisions Applied Automation has created a highly skilled and knowledgeable Technical Distribution Division with offices and warehoses in Cardiff and Portsmouth. This merger provides their distribution customers with excellent technical support, unrivalled product knowledge including specialist, in-house or customised training.
Applied Automation (UK) Ltd: u + 44 (0) 1752 349920 u
www.appliedautoamation.co.uk
PTG Workholding Ltd u + 44 (0) 1179 701101 u
www.ptgworkholding.co.uk
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