Elesa at the Advanced Engineering Exhibition, NEC Birmingham, 31st October – 1st November 2018 Stand No. A16

The Elesa stand at this year’s Advanced Engineering Exhibition focuses on specialist equipment and design considerations. These include their new wireless position indicators and hygienic design levelling feet, as well as their ELECOLORS* program for matching components to customer colour schemes.

The new Elesa DD52R-E-RF is a wireless spindle positioning system, designed for an efficient manual spindle positioning, consists of UC-RF control unit and, up to 36 electronic position indicators DD52R-E-RF (Elesa Patent).

Most often, machine setup is performed manually by means of traditional mechanical indicators coupled with handwheels or crank handles, following a specific list of set-up parameters.

The new electronic position indicators DD52R-E-RF are networked to UCRF control unit via radio frequency (RF). This system is particularly suitable for applications that require frequent format changes, facilitating the correct adjustment of the target/current position of the machine parts, also representing a safety system. PLC control does not allow the machine to start the production cycle, thus avoiding production issues.

The new levelling feet series Hygienic Design (LM-HD-SST, LM.F-HDSST) including screws and nuts (NTHD-SST) are suitable for environments where a high degree of hygiene management is required and they are certified 3-A by Sanitary Standard, Inc. that promotes food safety and public health.

Furthermore, the execution with holes for ground mounting is certified according to the EHEDG guidelines (European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group).

Among its over 40,000 product codes available in stock, Elesa offers an extensive selection of standard components, in the ELECOLORS* chromatic range: orange, grey, yellow, blue, red and black.

Livelier colours than the traditional grey and green "Reseda", typical of the mechanical industries of the past, these are now accepted and requested by a growing number of sectors. The reasons behind this new market requirement come from an aesthetics renewal process of machine tools and equipment that has transformed the design and requirements (not only technical) of the components.

Further information regarding Elesa products may be found at: www.elesa.com or follow them on twitter: www.twitter.com/ElesaUK.

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METCASE Launches New 19” Rack Enclosures

METCASE has created a new 19” mini-rack version of its advanced TECHNOMET table-top instrument enclosures.

The new TECHNOMET cases are designed for mounting standard 19” subracks, chassis and front panels. Applications will include test and measurement equipment, networking and communications devices, sound and studio systems, laboratory instruments, industrial computers and control systems.

These elegant and ultra-modern enclosures combine diecast aluminium front and rear bezels, a folded case body and chassis and four snap-on cover trims to create a flush-fitting cohesive design with no visible fixing screws.

Standard 19” panel mounts with caged nut apertures for fixing the equipment are included in the front and rear bezels. There are three standard case sizes: 3U, 4U and 6U, all with a depth of 400 mm. Custom depths can be supplied on request.

The rear and base panels are ventilated to aid cooling. Inside there are two subrack/chassis support rails. All case panels are fitted with M4 threaded pillars for earth connections. ABS side handles are recessed for easy portability. Moulded ABS non-slip feet are also included. Prices start at £170.

Accessories include 1U to 6U (unvented and vented) 19” front panels and M6 caged nuts and fixing screws.

METCASE can supply TECHNOMET 19” enclosures fully customised. Services include: custom front panels; CNC punching, folding, milling, drilling and tapping; fixings and inserts; painting and finishing; digital printing of legends and logos.

View the METCASE website for further information: https://www.metcase.co.uk/en/Metal-Enclosures/Technomet-19-.htm 

Geotech Transitions To QED Environmental Systems With Strategic Move To Coventry

There is much excitement at leading global manufacturer and supplier of portable and fixed gas analysers Geotech as the company begins its transition to become known in the industry as QED Environmental Systems.

Geotech was first acquired by QED Environmental Systems in 2016 as part of a move to expand and develop both businesses in an ever-growing market place. Now Geotech is re-branding as QED Environmental Systems to recognise that it is trading as part of the QED group.

There has been great investment in Geotech since 2016 and the rebranding further cements QED’s commitment to working as one single, autonomous business.

The latest announcement comes as the firm relocates to a state-of-the-art premises in Coventry as part of a strategic investment into the region.

The 25,000 sq. ft. facility is a brand-new facility and is now home to over 50 employees. It boasts a newly designed open plan office, kitted out with state-of-the-art equipment including an ISO:17025 calibration laboratory to support the gas instrumentation business.

The new site will serve as the international headquarters for QED Environmental Systems, delivering to Europe and a burgeoning Asian and Middle Eastern market.

Dean Kavanagh, Managing Director at QED, said: “This relocation marks a stepping stone in our drive to build a world class environmental technology business. We are prepared to step up to the challenge and continue to grow our offering to the market place. This latest investment demonstrates the importance placed on the Geotech products by QED Environmental Systems and gives us confidence in our future.

“We took every step for a seamless move to Coventry, which has a rich heritage in manufacturing and engineering.”

To ensure an effortless transition for both customers and distributors alike, the new premises is purpose-built to be an engineering facility to ensure the business maintains and excels all current manufacturing and calibration standards.

The company has alerted customers, distributors and its entire supplier network of the location change and has taken every step to ensure that products sent to the company for calibration are being redirected to the new facility.

For further information on QED’s range of products, please visit our website or call +44 (0)333 800 0088.

Tennis the first priority for London park transformation

The redevelopment of tennis courts in a London borough park are the first priority in a 15-year masterplan.

The London Borough of Hounslow’s planning committee approved Gunnersbury 2026 in January 2016 to unlock the potential of sports facilities at Gunnersbury Park – with tennis courts the first priority and a new indoor community sports hub.

Essex-based ETC Sports Surfaces has completed the eight outdoor tennis courts with floodlights, while the sports hub is scheduled to open in summer 2019.

ETC worked alongside Zaun Ltd, who manufactured and supplied 414m of 3m high Duo6 Advantage tennis sports fencing with six single leaf gates and two divider fences with a central 3.5 m wide walkway between courts.

Zaun’s Advantage tennis court fencing system can withstand heavy use with a 42.85mm x 200mm twin wire mesh pattern that won’t let balls through yet allows a great view of on-court action.

It offers better whole-life value than chain-link fencing, which is easily cut with pliers for unauthorised use, and deforms quickly when people lean against it.

Ten grass football and rugby pitches, four cricket pitches and two full-size 3G artificial grass pitches with floodlights are also planned.

Gunnersbury Park, jointly owned by Hounslow and Ealing councils, features one Grade I listed and one Grade II listed Georgian mansions, as well as many historical buildings all set within the stunning community park.

The site is undergoing major transformation since the councils secured two grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund in 2014 to overhaul the museum and make major improvements to the park landscape.

The aim of the project is to transform Gunnersbury Park into a sustainable, high quality public space that serves the local community.  The plans include the creation of a diverse mix of culture, heritage, events, sports and recreational activity to add to a rich history that the councils want to preserve.

Cost effective, narrow width 120W and 240W DIN rail power supplies are 93% efficient

TDK Corporation announces the introduction of two additional DRB DIN rail mount AC-DC power supplies, rated at 120W and 240W (144W/288W peak for 10 seconds).  The products have a very narrow width, providing additional space for other DIN rail mount modules.  Having efficiencies of 93%, less internal heat is generated resulting in cooler electrolytic capacitors a field life of greater than 7 years at 75% load, 230Vac input.  These models complete the cost effective 15W to 480W DRB series, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial applications including factory automation, process control and test and measurement.

The DRB120 and DRB240 models are housed in a robust metal enclosure, measuring 124mm in height, 125mm deep and widths of 35mm and 41mm respectively.  The power supplies can operate from a wide range 85 – 264Vac input and withstand a surge of 300Vac for 5 seconds.  Both have a 24V output and feature an isolated DC OK opto-coupler signal in addition to an LED indicator.  The outputs can be adjusted from 24 - 28V to compensate for series blocking diodes or FETs in redundant configurations.

Input to output isolation is 3,000Vac, input to ground 1500Vac and the output to ground is 500Vac.  The DRBs are convection cooled and rated for operation in -25 to +70^oC ambient temperatures (cold start at -40 ^oC), derating linearly above 55 ^oC to 50% load at 70^oC.

The units are safety certified to IEC/EN/UL/CSA 60950-1, IEC/EN/UL 62368-1, UL 508, IEC/EN 62477-1 (OVC III), and are CE marked for the Low Voltage, EMC and RoHS2 Directives.  Both meet EN55011-B, EN55032-B, CISPR11-B, CISPR22-B, EN61204-3 (Class A) radiated and conducted emissions, and comply with the EN61000-4 immunity standards.

For more information about the full range of TDK-Lambda DRB series of DIN rail mount power supplies, please call TDK-Lambda directly on +44 (0)1271 856600 or visit the TDK-Lambda website at: www.uk.tdk-lambda.com/drb

EMKA Aluminium PROflex window kits for quicker self-assembly

The EMKA PROflex aluminium window system enables users to fabricate what they want, when they want it, off the shelf for use as windows or mounting panels with or without depth frame for clearance of door mounted instrumentation.

The DIY approach enables panels to be outsourced in non-standard materials to non-standard sizes. It also allows for standard sizes to be adapted or modified to suit custom requirements at short notice.

The PROflex window system can be configured as a low profile window or as a protection for indicators/buttons/switches that protrude from the door panel. The system incorporates an integral cylinder lock mechanism or multiple locks on longer sizes.

Further information on EMKA PROflex window kits can be found at www.emka.com/uk_en/industry-aluminium-windows/emka-proflex-42/. Readers can find the latest information and news on the EMKA blog – www.emkablog.co.uk or follow them on twitter - http://twitter.com/emkauk.

Elesa electrical machine safety products

The recently introduced CFSW hinges with built-in safety switch and the RH-FG16 series of tubular handles, also with built-in safety switch, highlight a significant development for standard component manufacturers Elesa. These products reflect the increasing need for electrical machine protection devices in association with safety screens and cages or control enclosures and cabinets. In this situation they ensure that dangerous machinery or other equipment is neutralized when the access door is opened – so providing a vital safety aspect for operator and service personnel.

Elesa gives customers a choice – to install the safety cut-off as part of a door hinge or integrated with a standard handle installation.

No longer do installers of machines, conveyors or other industrial equipment need to add an extra push button with mounting box and extra wiring. Now installers can make use of a safety cut-off built in to the guard or housing with corresponding savings in equipment and fitting costs.