INDUSTRY UPDATE
Sensata’s Slim 22.5mm Hybrid Motor Starters Extend Motor Life and Save Space
Application sectors include robotic, industrial, manufacturing and material handling systems
E
xpanding on its extensive product line for motion control applications, Sensata Technologies has
launched the Crydom DRMS Series hybrid motor starters. These new hybrid starters integrate the benefits of
both solid state and electromechanical relay technologies to produce a compact device that can control electrical power delivery to motors as large as 4kW. Suitable applications range from access control, packaging equipment, lifts and escalators to industrial process control and machine tooling systems. Unlike many motor starters of similar size, the DRMS
Series offers features such as soft start, soft stop and an internal mains disconnect relay in case of a fault. The starter’s soft start/soft stop function allows for the gradual increase or decrease of power control, thereby extending motor life.
Sensata
www.sensata.com
New Magnetic Position Sensors from Balluff T
he latest additions to the Balluff BMP family of magnetic position sensors combine IO-Link, analog voltage and analog current in a singular device to overcome the limitations of discrete
pneumatic cylinder switches. The newly released sensors provide continuous linear feedback —
detecting and measuring the position of pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder rods and actuators through non-ferrous housing walls, over the entire measurement range. They do this all contact free. Ideal for most industries, they are especially advantageous for Industry 4.0 as they improve ease of automation size change and allow for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.
The BMP magnetic position sensors calculate the
actual target position of the magnet and output it as a position-dependent analog or IO-Link signal. They deliver signal stability and reliability, and the sensors’ compact size allows for integration in very limited installation spaces.
The IO-Link and analog
all-in-one options give the full suite of IO-Link functionality including integrated switch points, internal sensor temperature, fast cycle time, measurement value, and scaling factor and status.
Key features include: • Analog voltage, current output and IO-Link interface • Continuous monitoring of piston position in tight spaces • Ideal for Industry 4.0 — automatic size change, condition monitoring and predictive maintenance
• Available in 8 different measurement ranges from 32 to 256 mm, in 32mm increments Balluff
01606 812 777
IDEAL Networks has launched NaviTEK IE,
the world’s first purpose-built handheld network tester.
I
t has been designed for commissioning, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of PROFINET Industrial
Ethernet networks, plus standard Ethernet IP networks. The new, rugged NaviTEK IE copper and fibre
troubleshooter has been developed to simplify the process of testing both cabling and networks in Industrial Ethernet networks that utilise the PROFINET protocol. Previously, a laptop with specialist software would be
required to identify and test network nodes and configuration, which may be inconvenient in these typically ‘desk-free’ environments. The tester offers all the same features as the popular
IDEAL Networks NaviTEK NT Pro, but with a range of additional tools specific to the needs of Industrial Ethernet, where packet delivery time is critical for operation. For instance, the system health check feature on
NaviTEK IE enables frontline technicians to pinpoint potential issues before they become network failures and result in downtime
IDEAL Networks 01925 428 380
www.idealnetworks.net
Ex-certified proximity switches for extreme ambient temperatures
T
he intrinsically safe ATEX- and IECEx-certified proximity switches from EGE's IGEXHa and IGEXPa
series are suitable for use at extreme temperatures. IGEXHa inductive sensors withstand ambient temperatures of up to +140 °C. IGEXPa "polar" models are suitable for down to -60 °C. Both series are approved for operation in zones 0/20. They feature IP69 ingress protection and are available in M12, M18, and M30 designs. Given a flush installation, the nominal switching distances are 2 mm, 5 mm, and 10 mm, depending on the design.
The proximity switches are connected via a 2 m FEP
cable. EGE supplies the sensors with different cable lengths on request. EGE also offers the IKMb 122 Ex series of suitable IECEx-certified signal processing units and intrinsically safe power supplies with programmable outputs. Internationally active machine builders benefit from the IECEx certification since it facilitates exporting products that integrate these proximity switches.
EGE ELEKTRONIK
info@ege-elektronik.com
www.ege-elektronik.com
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sales@balluff.co.uk Dawson Shanahan
invests in new machines to meet demand
awson Shanahan, the leading specialist in precision engineering and cold forming, is continuing to expand
its UK production facilities with the installation of two further Citizen machines. The L20-VIII and the new L32-VIII are high precision CNC lathes which are both flexible and versatile enough to meet high production demands. The new machines are part of an on-going programme
of investment and expansion, which underpins Dawson Shanahan’s long-term goal to grow organically by at least 15% year on year. Joint Managing Director, Les Reeves, commented, “Our
customers have always been impressed with the quality of output from our existing Citizen machine and we’ve been equally impressed with its reliability and precision. With these new Citizens and further technology coming through later this year, we are well on the way to meet growing business demand.”
Dawson Shanahan 01938 551700
info.dawsonshanahan@4cm.co.uk
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