Electrical & Electronics
Fujikura introduces new
Fibre Recoater Series
With a new WEEE receptacle from Pooling
Partners, Recupel is the first to offer a solution that
fully complies with European Agreement ADR 2015
Fujikura is introducing a new series of Fujikura
fibre recoaters - the FSR-05, FSR-06 and FSR-07.
The recoaters feature easy-to-exchange moulds for
common coating sizes including 196 µm, 255 µm, 280
µm, 450 µm, 670 µm and 1,000 µm. All recoaters
consist of a programmable resin injection quantity and colored and non-colored fibre
recoating capability. The FSR-06 and FSR-07 recoaters include proof testers to test the
strength of fibre after recoating.
Pallet pooling and production company Pooling Partners is the
first in Europe to introduce a receptacle that complies with
the latest requirements for transporting waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE). The new WEEE receptacle was
recently put into use by the Belgian organisation Recupel,
which is responsible for collecting and treating old electronic
equipment for all of Belgium.
The FSR-05 recoater is the only model without a proof tester and is ideal for
manufacturers that don’t require constant proof testing after each recoat. The FSR06 model includes a proof tester with a linear clamping system for devices in which
confirmation of reliability is required. The FSR-07 includes a mandrel proof tester and
is ideal for reliability proof testing as well as tension testing to failure. All fibre recoaters
feature automatic and easy operation as well as easy mould and recoat material
exchange. Additionally, the recoaters include a PC interface via USB. Compatible with
special recoating compound, the recoaters provide a higher stiffness recoating of 900
µm jacketed fibres.
The European guidelines for the ‘transport of dangerous
substances and articles’ were revised this year (ADR 2015).
As a result, the bulk transport of WEEE products that contain
lithium batteries is no longer permitted. Recupel recognised
the need to change its collection and transport methods and initiated a project together
with Pooling Partners to find a solution. The new WEEE receptacle, which Pooling
Partners developed in conjunction with Recupel, is the first receptacle suitable for the
collection of small devices containing a lithium battery such as mobile telephones,
tablets and small domestic equipment.
www.fujikura.co.uk
www.recupel.be
Customised LED
Displays, Signs &
Screens That Meet
Your Needs
New POSITAL rotary
encoders combine
incremental and absolute
functionality
Based in Hampshire, LEDsynergy electronic LED display and sign manufacturer
has nearly 35 years’ experience in the sector and has enabled the business to
secure itself as a principle frontrunner in LED production and customisation.
Approximately over 20,000 installations have been conducted in this time; an
exceedingly impressive track record which marks the company’s great success and
continued reliability.
Producing signs for many esteemed brands, LEDsynergy has created both indoor
and outdoor masterpieces for a wide range of factions including financial tickers,
highways & roads, factories, sports arenas, retail outlets, advertising & promotional
businesses and those working in offices and medical centres. “As an LED screen
and display manufacturer we are able to offer a complete bespoke solution for your
business,” explained Jeremy Harwood, Managing Director at LEDsynergy.
The FRABA Group introduces new members of its IXARC family of rotary
encoders that combine incremental and absolute rotation measurement
capabilities in a single, compact package. Since absolute encoders provide the
control system with an accurate report of the rotational angle and number of
complete rotations of the encoder shaft at a specific point in time, they are an
ideal solution for many machinery positioning tasks. Incremental encoders, on
the other hand, provide a signal pulse every time the encoder shaft rotates
by a specified angle. Their excellent dynamic response makes them a good
choice for monitoring rotational speed and direction. The combination of both
measurement capabilities in a single device provides control system designers
with extra flexibility. Moreover, the incremental signal can be used as a
“heartbeat” that confirms that the sensor is functioning normally.
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
www.ledsynergy.co.uk
Johannes Huebner Giessen presents the next
generation of its universal encoder system
U-ONE-SAFETY
With U-ONE-SAFETY the specialist for robust
encoder and drive technologies, Johannes
Huebner Giessen, offers the next generation of
the universal encoder system U-ONE to support
machine builders and system operators in their
endeavours to prevent accidents. When rectifying faults, setting up machines or
performing test runs it is sometimes necessary to intervene in procedures when
the machine is running, something that could pose a risk to the safety of operating
personnel. With U-ONE-SAFETY it is easy to realize motion and position dependent
safety functions. New features in comparison with the previous version include a
safe position and error switch as well as the latest intrinsically safe absolute encoder
interfaces. In addition, the system offers a reliable speed switch as well as optional
current or incremental outputs. It is possible to simply and reliably program the
respective parameters utilizing the configuration software included in the scope of
supply without having to intervene in the higher-level PLC.
Tel: +49 (0) 641 / 79 69-0
www.huebner-giessen.com
www.poolingpartners.eu
www.posital.eu
Lascar extends PanelP ilotACE capabilities
with new Design Studio software release
Lascar Electronics has today released an update to its PanelPilotACE Design
Studio software, which enables the rapid development of display interfaces
with a simple drag-and-drop interface. The update provides powerful new
interfacing and maths tools all of which can all be implemented without
users needing to write a single line of code.
Design Studio 2.0 is available to download now from
http://www.panelpilot.com/panelpilot-downloads.
The addition of RS232 support in Design Studio 2.0 allows communication
between PanelPilotACE and other external devices, supporting the sending
and receiving of serial messages and configuration of protocol, message
format and error checking. This allows, for instance, users to mirror the
display to a slave device or to enable logging of readings.
www.lascarelectronics.com
Increases rather than
decreases with exposure to
sunlight over time
For over fifty years, Kimball Electronics has produced electronic
assemblies for the automotive, industrial, medical, and public safety
markets.
Kimball specializes in durable electronics; assemblies that are
required to perform in harsh and demanding environments requiring
very high reliability for very long periods of time. Kimball operates
six facilities in 5 countries: Mexico, China, Thailand, Poland, and two
operations in the United States.
Kimball Electronics provides services such as design, prototyping, subassembly, and complete system integration. At Kimball Electronics,
client designs are transformed into final assemblies by a very
experienced team executing world-class manufacturing processes.
Visit www.kimballelectronics.com to learn more!
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A key attribute of CIGS (copper indium gallium
selenium) thin-film solar panels is that their
performance increases rather than decreases
with exposure to sunlight over time. US-based
Stion Corporation has developed a proprietary
in-line “light soaking” process which enables it to
condition panels on its state of the art production
line in Hattiesburg, MS rather than “sunsoaking” them outdoors. This is
a first in the industry and enables Stion to increase cycle times as well
as maximize margins. Controlling the sunsoaking process also benefits
customers by increasing predictability, making Stion’s solution “Simply
Better” on all fronts.
www.stion.com