Brushless Motors and Pressure Monitoring Drive Supplier News

Sensata’s new digital water pressure sensor allows for remote pressure monitoring by utilities to identify distribution issues, leaks, and other non-revenue water events. Unique package designed to manage pressure throughout the life of the meter. Helps utilities better address challenges in sustainable water system management.

The 129CP Series Digital Water Pressure Sensor will help deliver enhanced smart pressure monitoring capabilities to water utilities and drive waste reduction. Water utilities manage extensive infrastructure to pump and deliver water to commercial and residential buildings. However, a significant portion is classified as non-revenue water, meaning water is lost due to leaks within the network, metering inaccuracies, unauthorized consumption, or other issues.

The International Water Association found that 30 percent of water produced worldwide is wasted. Sensata’s new sensor design will improve efficiency and reliability in water metering; combining precision pressure monitoring with digital communication to enable water meters to deliver granular insights in water usage.

Master Bond UV15DC80-1Med offers a unique dual cure mechanism utilizing UV light for initial fixation followed by heat for complete polymerization. This addresses limitations of traditional UV adhesives by effectively curing shadowed areas that wouldn't receive sufficient UV exposure, making it suitable for intricate parts and complex geometries. Notably, the adhesive meets ISO 10993-5 cytotoxicity standards, demonstrating biocompatibility for medical device applications.

UV15DC80-1Med has excellent resistance to radiation, liquid sterilants and autoclaving. This one part, no-mix epoxy has a moderate viscosity of 20,000-40,000 cps for versatile dispensing. It delivers strong bonds to various substrates, including metals, glass, ceramics, and many plastics, with a tensile strength exceeding 5,000 psi at 75°F. The cured adhesive offers a wide service temperature range from -80°F to +350°F (-62°C to +177°C) and a high glass transition temperature of 125-135°C. Additionally, it maintains optical clarity with a refractive index of 1.52 at 589 nm.

As a cationic system, UV15DC80-1Med exhibits minimal sensitivity to oxygen. The initial UV cure/tack can be achieved in seconds with UV light (325-365 nm) at a minimum UV radiation intensity of 20-40 mW/cm2. Areas with limited UV access need to be subsequently cured with heat at 80°C within 40-60 minutes. To maximize performance, post-cure at 80°C for 2-4 hours or 125°C for 30-60 minutes is recommended. UV15DC80-1Med is available in various container sizes, ranging from a ½ pint to 5 gallons, to suit project needs. It's also offered in convenient 30 cc syringes for manual or automated dispensing.

KMC, a manufacturer of clips and clamps for a wide range of markets, and electrical components distributor Waytek have announced an agreement for Waytek to become an authorized distributor of KMC’s products.

“I am delighted that Waytek is elevating our partnership with KMC to a more strategic level,” said Chase Lundstrom, product and category manager at Waytek. “Our customers’ appreciation for KMC’s products has driven us to expand our relationship and review more KMC products to add to our offerings, ensuring Waytek is best positioned to meet evolving demand.”  

“KMC’s reliable quality and durability have made us an ideal match for Waytek and its customers,” said Jean O’Keefe, distribution channel manager, KMC. “Waytek’s commitment to shipping high-quality components, quick turnaround, and excellent customer service have made it a leading distributor in the electrical space. We look forward to our ongoing work with Waytek to achieve continued growth in 2024 and beyond.” 

KMC, known as the Original Clip & Clamp Company, has been a supplier of clips and clamps to Waytek for several years. Waytek’s customers turn to KMC’s clips and clamps to secure and protect wire, cables, and related electrical components in wire harnesses and vehicle electrical systems.

The enhanced partnership demonstrates that Waytek and its suppliers are committed to responding to changing marketplace needs by making new and established components available to customers where and when they need them.

The distribution agreement will continue to allow Waytek to support existing KMC products, such as the COV Medium Duty Clamps, while enabling Waytek to further expand its offering of KMC-branded products in the future.

BigRep has announced the release of a brand-new industrial Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printer, the VIIO 250 – their most automated large-scale machine made to print engineering-grade and fiber-reinforced materials. The 3D printer is built to produce large, high-resolution parts as effortlessly as possible so users can press print, and the machine takes it from there with little to no manual intervention.

The breakthrough features for uninterrupted printing are the seamless automatic filament handling aptly named Infinity Box and the backup extruder functionality called Relay Mode both of which enable around-the-clock production. It also has a new controls platform delivering industrial CNC quality and the convenience of over-the-air software updates.

The other key features of the 3D printer are the temperature-controlled build chamber of 250 liters (1000mm X 500mm X 500mm) that reaches 50°C, an open material system compatible with BigRep and third-party filaments, and dual Smart Manufacturing Extruders (SMX) that heat up to 350 °C. The machine has a new upgrade that is a hit among the first users - an intuitive human machine interface (HMI), that comes in multiple languages and has animated guides to steer users through standard operations.

The machine is positioned for sectors in industrial manufacturing, especially the automotive industry, where unattended operation can be a game-changer. Designed for high efficiency, the VIIO 250 enables affordable production of functional parts with reduced energy consumption.

Ing. Sven Thate, managing director of BigRep noted that “The VIIO 250 is a significant leap forward in automating and simplifying 3D printing technology aiming to advance industrial users’ productivity. By integrating advanced automation features and user-friendly interfaces, we aim to set a new standard for efficiency, ease of use, reliability, and repeatability in large-scale industrial-grade 3D printing striving to continuously improve customers’ Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). With this we are setting the foundation for widespread adoption of large-format Additive Manufacturing (AM) in series production of large, accurate, strong parts in industrial manufacturing.”One of the first users, Jens Krämer, head of prototyping at Magirus Fire Trucks added, “Great to see that comfort features known from desktop printers have arrived in an industrial setting. Being able to rely on the automatic calibration of the print bed, flow rate, and x/y makes my life a lot easier and caters to reliable outcomes.”

Koford Engineering has released a new 2.36 in. (60 mm) diameter x 4.327 in (110 mm) long, high power density four pole slotless hall sensor brushless motor.  It features a cog free non saturating design with linear behavior and sine back EMF ideal for precision motion.  The motor produces a rated continuous output of 927 watts at 8,441 rpm. the motor weighs weight of only 3.25 lbs (1.47 kg) and has a peak efficiency of 93 percent.

Typical applications include aerospace actuators, industrial equipment, and specialty power tools. The motor has a hardened stainless-steel shaft and TFE lead wires. Options such as optical encoders or planetary gearboxes are offered. Modifications such as hollow shafts, flats on the shaft or special shaft lengths are possible. Matching high efficiency drives  are available.

The Pepperl+Fuchs US Division is getting a new home. The new 25,000-square-foot office building will house approximately 120 employees and will be constructed in Twinsburg, Ohio, just a short distance from the current location. A second US location, the US Distribution Center, is located in Katy, Texas.

As a global leader in factory and process automation, Pepperl+Fuchs’ new office has been designed to meet the needs of both employees and the world’s changing work environment. How we work, where we work, and how we communicate with one another has changed drastically in recent years. The new facility takes these changes into account, embraces them, and integrates them into everyday working life. 

Work21@ Pepperl+Fuchs is a new, future-oriented concept that is at the heart of the construction of the new headquarters and focuses on collaboration between colleagues. Collaborative environments encourage the exchange of ideas from diverse perspectives, leading to innovative solutions and creative problem solving. The new building’s open workspace will facilitate access to coworkers from different departments and encourage activity-based working over function-based working. This type of workspace allows for multiple tasks and activities in one area, more knowledge sharing and interaction, and improved corporate communication.

The spaces will be designated for focused work, communication, collaboration, and recreation. Each space will have a specific purpose and will transform the way work is accomplished at Pepperl+Fuchs. This means not only a new building, but also embracing a new way of working in the 21st century.

“We are excited about the possibilities this new building offers. Not only will we have a fresh new space for our Twinsburg location, we will also be able to embrace the future of work head-on and be prepared for what comes next,” says Robert Smith, COO of Pepperl+Fuchs. “Our local work21 group and the global cross-functional group have spent months working with an employee-centered agency to develop our new work concept; one that focuses on organizational growth, the evolution towards hybrid work demands, and a positive work-life balance. Today’s digital working environment and hybrid work schedules have been uniquely meshed into the design of our new building. We look forward to continuing to set the standard for automation excellence in this redesigned workspace and developing some of the most innovative automation solutions in the world.”

The groundbreaking ceremony took place in May 2024 and the project is expected to be completed in late 2025.

The Pepperl+Fuchs US Division is getting a new home. The new 25,000-square-foot office building will house approximately 120 employees and will be constructed in Twinsburg, Ohio, just a short distance from the current location. A second US location, the US Distribution Center, is located in Katy, Texas.

As a global leader in factory and process automation, Pepperl+Fuchs’ new office has been designed to meet the needs of both employees and the world’s changing work environment. How we work, where we work, and how we communicate with one another has changed drastically in recent years. The new facility takes these changes into account, embraces them, and integrates them into everyday working life. 

Work21@ Pepperl+Fuchs is a new, future-oriented concept that is at the heart of the construction of the new headquarters and focuses on collaboration between colleagues. Collaborative environments encourage the exchange of ideas from diverse perspectives, leading to innovative solutions and creative problem solving. The new building’s open workspace will facilitate access to coworkers from different departments and encourage activity-based working over function-based working. This type of workspace allows for multiple tasks and activities in one area, more knowledge sharing and interaction, and improved corporate communication.

The spaces will be designated for focused work, communication, collaboration, and recreation. Each space will have a specific purpose and will transform the way work is accomplished at Pepperl+Fuchs. This means not only a new building, but also embracing a new way of working in the 21st century.

“We are excited about the possibilities this new building offers. Not only will we have a fresh new space for our Twinsburg location, we will also be able to embrace the future of work head-on and be prepared for what comes next,” says Robert Smith, COO of Pepperl+Fuchs. “Our local work21 group and the global cross-functional group have spent months working with an employee-centered agency to develop our new work concept; one that focuses on organizational growth, the evolution towards hybrid work demands, and a positive work-life balance. Today’s digital working environment and hybrid work schedules have been uniquely meshed into the design of our new building. We look forward to continuing to set the standard for automation excellence in this redesigned workspace and developing some of the most innovative automation solutions in the world.”

The groundbreaking ceremony took place in May 2024 and the project is expected to be completed in late 2025.