Automation Parts

VCM Series is a compact, cost-effective drive with features typically found only in more complex and expensive AC drives. This full featured sensorless vector drive is recognized for being simple to set up, program and operate. Available in ratings from 0.5 to 75HP, the VCM Series is ideally for nearly any application. The convenient operator panel provides simple, yet informative interface during setup and operation. The tactile feedback keypad is used for programming the drive and motor speed can be controlled using either the keypad or the handy, built-in potentiometer. The alphanumeric display indicates operation, status and fault read-out and is easily visibile in low ambient light conditions. In addition, LED indicators provide direction of rotat...

One of Europe’s leading switch manufacturers, knitter-switch, announces a new DIL switch designed specifically for mounting on PCBs that are to be “potted” or conformally-coated using cold curing compounds. Thanks to additional sealing along the base of the switch housing, the DBS 3000-SL series is ideal for many applications including industrial automation and access control systems. Designed for through-hole mounting, the DBS 3000-SL series is available with raised or recessed actuators and in 1 to 10 and 12 pole versions. The switch has a lifetime of a minimum of 3000 cycles and an operating temperature range of -40 to +85ºC. Standard switches are available from a number of distributors throughout Europe. Samples are usually available on next day delivery.

knitter-switch, one of Europe’s leading switch manufacturers, announces a micro-miniature slide switch designed to operate as an on-off switch for personal multi-media products, musical instruments and other applications where a very small, space saving switch is required. Switches in the new MMP/MMS 1263 series are 1 pole, two position units with a side or top actuated slider with a latching or rest position on the right or left of the switch. knitter-switch can supply the switch with a return force of either 1 or 3.5N. MMP/MMS 1263 switches measure just 8.85mm long and 2mm wide and versions are available for through hole or surface mounting. Operating temperature range is - 40ºC to + 85ºC. Users can expect an operational lifetime of more than 10,000 operations. Standard switches are available from a number of distributors throughout Europe. Samples are usually available on next day delivery.

One of Europe’s leading switch manufacturers, knitter-switch, introduces a very small, tactile, pushbutton switch that will find many applications in all types of handheld devices including PDA’s and those designed for medical and industrial use. According to knitter-switch, these tiny switches are ideal for those functions in a handheld device for which a touch-screen or sensor button is not suitable. These include stand-by switch, volume adjustment, keypad lock and camera shutter functions. Measuring just 3.8 x 2.8 x 1.48mm, the knitter-switch TSS 5400 series includes models that can be vertically or horizontally actuated. Operating actuation force is 160gf for vertically operated switches and 200gf for horizontal types. Contact rating is 50mA, 12VDC, electrical life is 100,000 cycles and the terminals are silver plate over nickel. The switch cover is silver plated stainless steel and the base is high-temperature thermoplastic. Switches in the new TSS 5400 series are Halogen ...

One of Europe’s leading switch manufacturers, knitter-switch, announces a new tactile switch that will find many applications in industrial automation systems and as an input device for products where a waterproof PCB switch is required. The TSE/TSSE 21/24 series tact switches are IP67 rated and feature a mechanical lifetime of at least 1million cycles thanks to the use of a stainless steel dome. The switches also provide the user with an excellent tactile feedback with customers able to select an operating force of either 160 or 260gf for more industrial applications. The new TSE/TSSE 21/24 series tact switches are offered with either round or square knobs to facilitate aesthetic panel designs. Other key features of the halogen-free TSE/TSSE 21/24 series include an operating temperature range of -40ºC to +85ºC and a choice of through hole or surface mount versions. Standard switches are available from a number of distributors throughout Europe. Samples are usually available o...

Energy costs are high and set to go even higher. The beleaguered factory manager has to try to mitigate the impact of this together with all the other issues of the day that face him or her. Most companies addressed the problem that given 3 compressors 1 was just feeding the leaks in a campaign style activity...end of story...no sadly the leaks will come back or occur in other locations for a variety of reasons such as airline contamination, lack of maintenance just to mention a couple of the many. BEKO TECHNOLOGIES decided the companies would increasingly want to measure key parameters in their compressed air or gas streams. The only way to manage is to measure is a mantra that is commonly used in businesses. Compressed air for many years was poor relations because almost everyone thought that compressed air was “free” or low cost so what was the point of investing in measuring something that didn’t impact on the efficiency and bottom line of a business. There have been solutions ...

UK Service Manager Chris Norris said “We have been very successful with the product claiming a significant market share for the free standing sales. We took advantage of the very low warranty defect rate and offered a simple “no quibble” warranty extension to 3 years and of course we hoped that the designers would not get over zealous about value engineering and replacing what I regard as key components in the product’s reliability with lower cost items which might affect the product’s integrity. We have all seen this happen!” Norris goes on to describe the changes made, “The product only needed some tweaking and we were pleased to see that the controllers were brought up to a high standard, the smaller units having a relatively simple display but doing all the necessary tasks including controlling the BEKOMAT level sensing drain, also allowing the drain test to be carried out from the control panel. Obviously I am always pleased to see service indication on products particularly v...