ABB has extended its all-compatible family of machinery drives with the new ACS180 variable speed drive (VSD) for applications up to 22 kilowatts (kW). This easy-to-use and compact VSD brings reliability and performance for machine builders.

Bredel Hose Pumps has expanded its range of hoses by releasing the new and versatile Bredel NR transfer hose for general fluid transfer applications at pressures up to 12 bar (174 psi).

Troy Stehr, industry account manager for lab and medtech at Bürkert, explores the technology behind Coriolis mass flow meters and controllers.

WDS Components responds adeptly to the needs of machinery manufacturers by offering a diverse range of material choices, notably stainless steel, cast iron and aluminium handwheels, each tailored to meet specific industry requirements.

Contrinex’s patented UV-light-based transparent-object-detection sensors provide consistent sensing across targets, even thin and transparent films. They have proven their worth for a company manufacturing high-volume blister packs.

Flexible conduit manufacturer, Atkore Flexicon, has added new UL 360 rated conduit systems and fittings to its hygienic range, designed to meet the rigours of mission critical applications in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and electronics industries.

Bulk-handling hose-coupling stations are commonly used in food manufacturing plants to connect several material sources, typically silos or storage bins, to multiple processing machines, like mixers. Contrinex’s RFID technology is used to eliminate connection errors at the manual hose-coupling station.

Kieran Bennett, industry account manager for food and beverage at Bürkert, looks at some of the key aspects of controlling gas pressure in vessels.

The decentralised NORDAC ON frequency inverters from Nord Drivesystems have been specially designed for the requirements of horizontal conveyor technology. The NORDAC ON PURE in wash-down design features the nsd tupH surface treatment and is the right choice for applications in the food and beverage industry, especially when it comes to high hygiene requirements.

Carlo Gavazzi continues to expand its popular RS_E range of solid-state relays up to 100 AAC, a cost-effective solution for resistive loads, providing reliable operation and excellent longevity.