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ESAB launches inverter-based welding power source and wire feed systems


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Kistler maXYmos provides quality assurance


quality assurance in the medtech sector. The Kistler maXYmos TL ML can deliver 100% testing, a crit-


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ical requirement for manufacturers operating in environments where pharmaceutical goods and medtech equipment are pro- duced. The new maXYmos TL ML, based on the tried-and-test- ed maXYmos system, can easily be qualified and validated for integration into existing quality management systems. Process monitoring systems play an increasingly important


part in quality assurance on automated production lines. Medical device manufacturers must demonstrate that their products meet the requirements for safety and quality and provide proof of the reliability and precision of quality assur- ance monitoring not only throughout their own manufacturing process but also that of their suppliers. In extreme cases, inadequate quality assurance, during the


production of medical devices, can cause injury or even loss of life. Companies that place medical devices on the market are fully liable in the event that their products fail to function accurately and consistently.


Kistler u +44 1256 741 550 u www.kistler.com/en/


PROCESS monitoring system introduced by Kistler meets the strict FDA and MDR regulatory requirements for


OR THOSE who need enhanced multi-process welding capabilities and portability in harsh industrial environments, ESAB Welding & Cutting Products


has introduced its Aristo 500ix inverter-based welding power source and Robust Feed Pulse and Robust Feed U6 wire feed systems. The Aristo 500ix provides outputs for MIG/MAG, flux cored, MMA and TIG


welding, offering maximum output of 500A/39V at 60% duty cycle. When paired with Robust Feed Pulse or U6, users can weld with solid wire up


to 2.0mm and cored wire to 2.4mm. These feeders offer a 50mm dinse terminal on the back for connecting an MMA electrode holder, while the Robust Feed U6 also enables gouging from the wire feeder.


ESAB u 01992 768515 u www.esab.com


Rapid response saves the day for automotive seat manufacturer


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ILLIAM HUGHES has come to the aid of an automotive tier-one seat manufacturer, a mission made possible by the company’s broad skill set


and advanced capabilities in the world of complex wire forms. The order, which was for seat frames and trim wires, comprised a number


of different complex parts, all of which would see use in five different vehi- cle types, including SUVs and saloons. In addition to bending and forming, several of the frames also required welding. The accuracy demands were


such that engineers used 3D scanners and Vernier calipers to ensure the parts precisely matched the customer specifications. George Cairns at William Hughes explains: “Although we had won the order a few months previously, and had


turned round the prototype parts in just four weeks, the customer hit a scheduling snag, which ended up with us having a very short time period in which to produce the first 1000 pieces. These had to be delivered on time to ensure the product milestones were achieved.”


William Hughes u sales@wmhughes.co.uk u www.wmhughes.co.uk


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SICK’s PBS Pressure Sensor Has More ‘Plus’ Points The next-generation SICK PBS Plus combines application versatility and high-machine availability with an improved


ICK has upgraded its pressure sensor offering with the versatile and multifunctional PBS Plus, combining electron- ic pressure control, measurement and real-time monitoring in one IO-Link enabled device.


measurement capability between 0.4 and 1000 bar (gauge pressure). The high 0.5% accuracy, and a scalable ana- logue output with 5:1 turn-down ratio, supports the ability to set even small measurement ranges to suit the applica- tion. With IO-Link as standard, PNP/NPN and analogue outputs available, the SICK PBS Plus can ably turn its hand to many process switching, measurement, and pressure data feedback duties. The highly corrosion-resistant stainless-steel membrane and IP67 heavy-duty plastic housing make the PBS Plus a


robust and economical solution for common process applications, such as measuring system pressure, hydrostatic level measurement or monitoring cylinder pressure in hydraulic presses. “Many of our customers already appreciate the highly-visible on-sensor display of the SICK PBS together with the


ability to rotate the device, so that the electrical connections, display and control buttons can be aligned in the best orientation to suit the installation. “The beauty of the PBS Plus is its versatility to be put to work on a wide range of duties for which previously it


would have been necessary to order or store several different variants,” explains Darren Pratt, SICK’s UK. “With the easy configuration benefits afforded by IO-link, the PBS Plus can be simply adapted to many different measurement and switching requirements.”


Sick u 01727 831121 u andrea.hornby@sick.co.uk u www.sick.co.uk


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New HMI ECO touch panels - essential for


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ieland’s new HMI ECO touch panels have become essential for machines and systems in their use for


visualisation, operation, and diagnostics. When used in conjunction with the samos® PRO safety controller they offer complete automation, including seamless data exchange between the visualisation software hmiPLAN and the planning software samos® PLAN6. The unit offers flexi- ble communication and seamless integration with over 40 different PLC and device manufacturers, including conven- ient data exchange of export and import functions. This robust IP66 display is easily programmed via an


Ethernet or USB client, while commissioning is quick hav- ing only one project file, which is easily converted to suit each screen size. Designed for industrial environments, HMI ECO touch panels have an extended temperature range from -10°C to 60°C on standard panels with -20°C to 60°C supplied on request.


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


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