‘Mechanism’
An Engineeringtalk guide
Start with the news release
SLS-ELAN has lift-assist stay and soft-down damper from
Sugatsune Kogyo UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Sugatsune Kogyo is offering the SLS-ELAN, a combination of a lift-assist stay with a Lapcon soft-down damper for upward opening flap doors. ".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Parker needle valve handles contaminated media from
Parker Hannifin - Parker Sales UK: "Parker Hannifin has launched a 12.7mm bore instrumentation needle valve for process and instrumentation applications involving viscous and contaminated media. ".
In November 2009, we covered the news from Aerotech
- take a look at Pan-and-tilt positioner integrates electronics
which says: "Aerotech has launched a pan-and-tilt positioner with integrated drives and motion controls for high-end camera security, surveillance and defence applications.".
Take a look also at the news release from TranscenData Europe, Proficiency Collaboration Gateway 8.1 released,
as well as Torqsense allows Ferrotec to test sealing products from Sensor Technology,
and Rotary position sensor suits harsh environments from Variohm Eurosensor.
Latest stories...
Stabilizr facilitates accurate pressure readings (October 2009)
The Winters Stabilizr movement eliminates pointer flutter on dry pressure gauges so pressure readings can be accurately taken.
Tyco adds locking collar to cable connector range (October 2009)
Tyco Electronics has introduced a connector latch locking collar for its range of Solarlok cable connectors.
Winco hex key sets are RoHS compliant (October 2009)
JW Winco is offering series 909EG7 Tool Boy ball-ended hex key sets.
NSK bearings provide cost savings for bakery chain (October 2009)
Substituting NSK's HPS Series of spherical roller bearings (SRB) for conventional SRB on a baking dough mixing machine is providing cost savings of GBP93,512 per annum for a major UK bakery chain.
Covertrax protects against dust penetration (September 2009)
Kabelschlepp's Covertrax 1555 covered cable carrier provides protection against metal chips, dust and dirt in harsh environments, and prevents objects from entering the cable compartment.
Trelleborg introduces vacuum-switchable hydromount (September 2009)
Trelleborg Automotive has launched a hydromount with a vacuum-switchable bypass and a decoupler.
Tool-changing system handles up to 630kg (September 2009)
Staubli's MPS 630 automatic tool-changing system for robot arms can handle tools up to 630kg and withstand the high bending and torsional moments created by fast-moving robots.
Delphi to fit out Ferrari 458 Italia with HVAC (September 2009)
Delphi will supply key technologies to the new Ferrari 458 Italia, including air conditioning, wiring systems and suspension to contribute to the vehicle's lighter weight and lower emissions.
Further reading
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Magna Parva shows restraint and release mechanism
Magna Parva, a provider of engineering solutions for extreme environments, is showing its R3 Restraint and Release Mechanism.
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Indexing mechanisms in steel and stainless
JW Winco now offers steel and stainless steel indexing mechanisms.
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