Automation Parts

IM100 To Test Air Spring Impact Properties Imatek has completed the installation of an IM100 impact tester at Firestone Industrial Products that will be used to test and develop the impact properties of air springs and their component parts. The parts are used in suspension systems for the automotive and rail industries. Imatek's IM100 is an instrumented impact tester providing impact speeds up to 6m/s and uses a variable mass system of up to 200kg to provide impact energies from 1000 Joules to 5000 Joules. Instrumentation is based around a 250KN precision load cell coupled to Imatek's C3008 data-capture system and a PC running the Impacqt system control and data analysis software. Imatek's Impacqt software is designed to allow for the configuration of the drop parameter, the data capture and the analysis of resulting data. The software is designed for high productivity. There is no limit to the number or complexity of results that may be defined, so analysis can be t...

PCL has introduced the APP203 1/2in composite impact wrench air tool. The APP203's composite housing has a strong yet lightweight finish, and its compact design provides a soft, ergonomic grip for prolonged use. It features low vibration, low noise and high performance, making it ideal for industrial and heavy-duty, repetitive work. Suitable for light truck and automotive/industrial applications, the wrench has a handle exhaust to direct air away from the operator, a swivel air inlet to prevent hose twist, and a twin hammer mechanism for increased power and smooth balanced blows. The APP203 also has an energy-efficient motor for maximum performance and long life. PCL's collection of impact wrenches is aimed at tradesmen who want a competitively priced, high-performance air tool, and ranges from general purpose wrenches in aluminium and composite to Prestige wrenches and the budget Lite range. The standard PCL range has been extended from 17 tools to a comprehensive collect...