The drive applications in the baking industry are as individual and versatile as the product produced by these systems. Drive systems that are precisely matched to the respective application requirements are of particular importance. System supplier NORD supports the baking industry with technical and industry expertise and a comprehensive range of modular products.

PLCs can survive for over 20 years. But although the component parts of a PLC, such as central processing units (CPUs) and power supply units (PSUs), boast long lifespans, components such as input/output (I/O) modules and communication modules are not so robust. Tom Cash, director of automation parts supplier Foxmere, explains how engineers can ensure PLCs last for their expected duration.

For rack constructions in clean rooms or for filling, packaging and conveying systems in the food industry, stainless steel is the material of choice to eliminate the risk of corrosion. To facilitate fast assembly, quick disassembly and ease of reuse, Phoenix Mecano introduces the EMS stainless steel assembly system.

New from Emerson is the Rosemount 802 Wireless Multi-Discrete Input or Output Transmitter, which has eight discrete input/output (I/O) channels, each one configurable as an input or an output.

The 'hammer demo' for Contrinex's robust 700 Series inductive sensors is surprising and compelling. To illustrate how these sensors differ from typically brittle inductive sensors, a 700 Series M30 inductive sensor, embedded into the head of a mallet, is used to hammer two-inch nails into a block of wood. After this abuse, the sensor still works perfectly.

ifm says its new PQ series press sensor sets new standards in performance, reliability, and versatility in food and beverage manufacturing applications.

Leybold has developed and oil-free vacuum solution for sustainable beer bottling, reducing costs while ensuring a high level of hygiene.

Contrinex manufactures photoelectric sensors as small as 4mm in diameter. These fully functional, self-contained photoelectric sensors are offered in various sensing technologies. An exceptional subset of the M5 sensors is the diffuse sensors with a sapphire lens, which UK representative Plus Automation says provide unparalleled performance in a compact housing.

Maximise floor space and cost savings by combining the capabilities of Fortress Technology metal detectors and checkweighers into a robust, hygienic and fully integrated system.

Titan Enterprises' popular Pulsite Link pulse and analogue converter, a successful addition to Titan's line of liquid flow measuring instruments, is now available with the useful additional design feature of an LCD display.