Demand for more SS locks and hinges has resulted in the addition of a wide range handles, knobs, flush locks, bolt- and weld-on hinges and three point closure rod locks for large cabinets.

Demand for more SS locking now being met Demand for more SS locks and hinges has resulted in the addition of a wide range handles, knobs, flush locks, bolt- and weld-on hinges and three point closure rod locks for large cabinets. EMKA believe that an important factor in attaining their position as market leader in supply of 'everything but the enclosure' has been in responding to user needs. Recently this has resulted in an increasing selection of stainless steel products - locks, hinges, etc, and the latest is their padlockable stainless L handle.

Specialist enclosure fabricators can now choose from a wide selection which includes the plain L handle, T handle, wing knob, flush locks, bolt-on and weld-on hinges and three point closure rod locks for large cabinets.

All stainless steel locks provide sealing to IP65, compatible with the harsher environments where they are generally installed.

The EMKA stainless range is produced as standard in satin finish grade 304, generally suitable for food, medical, offshore, HandV rooftop units, pharmaceuticals, chemical and sewerage applications.

Stainless grade 316 is also available on special request for particularly arduous conditions.

The style and finish of all stainless components blends with the complete EMKA programme as each is a stainless version of existing standard configurations, copying keys, mechanism layouts, hole cut outs etc, reinforcing EMKA's claim to supply specialist enclosure builders with 'everything but the enclosure'.

This is an expanding section of the already extensive EMKA catalogue with many other stainless products planned - all metallic components being in stainless steel and washer sealing material in perbunan.

Intelligent storage systems include latest family of intelligent locking storage equipment for industry, designed for high value tools, components and equipment.

System Store Solutions has teamed up with partner CASC (Controlled Access Storage Cabinets) to show the latest family of intelligent locking storage solutions for industry at Mach 2006. The secure storage solutions on display will include a range of highly innovative cabinets, fitted with 'intelligent locking' for high value tools, components and equipment. The cabinets and enclosures on display will feature touch button, swipe and proximity card activated control equipment, allowing users to integrate their storage systems with sophisticated PC-based access monitoring and logging systems, remote access control equipment, and intelligent alarm systems.

Such systems can also offer the potential for retinal-scan and fingerprint recognition facilities.

'The need to safeguard valuable items, whether they are tools, valuable components or costly shop-floor consumables, is growing all the time,' said System Store Solutions director, David Price.

'We believe that these very advanced solutions will take the field of industrial storage much further forward, and will be of particular interest to Mach 2006 visitors.' * System Store Solutions at MACH 2006, NEC, Birmingham, UK, May 15-19, Hall 4, Stand 4423.

Signal towers feature a twist and lock assembly system that is quick and easy to use - a maximum of seven components will build signal towers from one to five colours, with or without alarm.

The new Patlite LU5 signal towers available from Lenze feature a twist and lock assembly system that is quick and easy to use. The LU5 is a 50mm diameter tower, a smaller version of the existing LU7 70mm model. The modular assembly method means that a maximum of seven components are required to build signal towers from 1 to 5 colours, with or without alarm.

This makes for easier ordering, reduced stockholding and better availability.

Up to five lens modules in colours red, yellow, green, blue and white can be fixed to a base unit in any sequence.

There are no bolts.

The lens elements are simply located into position, then twisted by hand to lock.

It is very easy to dismantle the tower and rebuild in a different sequence, a process only taking a few seconds - the wiring connections to the base unit do not change.

Each lens module utilises LED's for extra brightness and long life.

Connection between the modules are made by Patlite's unique contact design, improved for reliability.

Colour coded connections in the base unit correspond to lens colour and use easy-to-use push fit terminals.

Low power consumption, typically under 52mA, is another advantage LED technology.

Options include mounting poles, brackets, base modules with an 85dB buzzer alarm with two selectable tones.

These signal towers are CE/UL compliant, have a lead free construction and are IP65 rated.

A simple, low cost 180 deg control cabinet door hinge in polyamide will be appreciated by installers of larger doors and access panels where 25mm return edges enhance rigidity.

Deep door hinge speeds large cabinets' assembly A simple, low cost 180 deg control cabinet door hinge in polyamide will be appreciated by installers of larger doors and access panels where 25mm return edges enhance rigidity. The new Program 1110 180 deg hinge in polyamide has been developed by EMKA especially for fast assembly of cabinet doors with 25mm deep returns. Its simple, low cost fitment will be appreciated by installers of larger doors and access panels where 25mm return edges are required to enhance rigidity, e g, electrical control cabinets, heating and ventilating and machine access.

The 1110 is fitted to the cabinet or equipment frame with M6 screws and then cleverly interlocks with the door panel using the pivot pin as locator.

Thus security of fixing and quick door demounting are addressed in the same conjunction of components for either right or left hand hinging and full 180 deg opening.

Finishes are also available in chrome or black powder zinc die.

Hinges have three pre-determined settings to allow fixed but temporary positioning of guards, doors, flaps or panels at 80 deg, 120 deg or 170deg - held by a simple click spring mechanism.

Elesa, renowned for innovation, have taken a new look at the humble hinge and now have a patent pending on the CFP hinge which has three pre-determined settings to allow fixed but temporary positioning of guards, doors, flaps or panels at 80 deg, 120 deg or 170 deg.

Each position is held by a simple click spring mechanism, ensuring that one-handed operation is easily achieved, keeping the panel in position for ease of access in installation or maintenance.

The 50mm CFP is manufactured in resistant technopolymer resin featuring front mounting bolt or screw fixing with clip on covers to provide a clean apperance and prevent build up of material in the bolt/screw heads.

Global Display Solutions has been assigned a Community Trademark registration for its e-Signage range of monitors.

Global Display Solutions (GDS), global expert in the design and manufacture of industrial displays, has been assigned a Community Trademark registration for its groundbreaking e-Signage range of monitors. This registration guarantees that GDS's e-Signage trademark is protected throughout all the member states of the European Union (EU) for 10 years starting in June 2004. The registration can be renewed for subsequent 10-year periods.

The registration certificate was issued by the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) and the Community Trade Mark number is 3874278.

GDS's e-Signage displays provide information, promotion and crowd control opportunities for a range of industries worldwide including transport, retail, entertainment, advertising, banking, education and corporate entertainment.

The sleek, modern appearance of the monitors is complemented by a robust industrial design for enhanced durability all year round in even the most challenging environments.

The innovative e-Signage range marks the next stage in the continued growth of GDS and its commitment to remain at the forefront of new technologies and products in the display solutions industry.

The trend for using electronic signage for marketing and information display purposes is rapidly growing across many industries.

This market is predicted to reach $14 billion by 2009.

With this in mind, GDS has continued to build on its expertise and long history of success in the design and development of information displays to ensure it has a full range of inspiring e-signage products to offer its customers.

GDS's e-Signage range comprises of large screen, moving floor and touchscreen LCD displays.

GDS's large screen monitors are available in three sizes (32in, 37in and 46in) and they feature a removable frame, which enables them to be panelled together behind a single pane of glass, giving the impression of a single, extra-large display.

The moving floor displays are capable of supporting five tonnes of weight, are virtually weatherproof, slip resistant and are proofed from scratches and graffiti.

Touchscreen displays use optical imaging technology enabling users to interact with the display by touch.

The touch can be registered up to 1mm before physical contact on the screen's surface.

GDS is a world-leading manufacturer of industrial display solutions for a number of industries worldwide including kiosks, retail, advertising, entertainment, banking, marine, process and transport.

Producer of membrane keypads in the printed graphics industry has invested in the latest static control technologies to reduce dust attraction and electrostatic discharge and raise quality.

Fascia Graphics, the market leader for the production of membrane keypads in the printed graphics industry has just invested in the latest static control technologies from Meech International. This new investment will reduce dust attraction and electrostatic discharge within Fascia's state of the art factory - further improving the company's reputation for its product quality. Following the development of a GBP 100,000 printing line in 2005, this new investment in static control technology is another example of Fascia Graphics' approach to providing customers with the highest possible levels of quality and performance.

The company has invested in a wide range of Meech static control solutions based on both AC and Pulsed DC technologies, including the shockless 915 bar, the long range shockless 976 bar and the 935 fan driven air system.

Paul Bennett, managing director of Fascia Graphics, commented: 'Fascia Graphics has always prided itself on its product quality, with membrane keypads, overlays, labels and associated products all meeting the highest quality standards.

We not only invest in the latest technologies to improve standards, we also carry out internal and external audits on a monthly basis and use the latest Production control software to monitor the performance of our delivery.' This new technology will reduce the likelihood of the following common effects of uncontrolled static charge: 1 - Product misbehaviour - creating blockages and poor productivity in even the most modern machine design.

2 - Dust attraction - charged dust particles can reduce product quality and increase reject rates.

3 - Ink 'spidering' - leading to poor print quality.

4 - Operator/personnel shocks.

In order to protect users and the trade, it is imperative that imitations are kept out of the market' and users must be protected from inferior and dangerous products, warned a toolmaker recently.

Wera Werk Hermann Werner (Wuppertal, Germany), the market leader in high quality screwdrivers, holders, and bits for craftsmen and industry, gave an insight into their trademark protection strategy at the Hardware Fair/Practical World 2006. As the manufacturer emphasised to the press, this strategy was a significant prerequisite for the international success of a company in the tool manufacturing industry. 'In order to protect users and the trade, it is imperative that imitations are kept out of the market', said Martin Strauch, Wera's managing director.

'End users must be protected from inferior and dangerous products.

This ensures that the user can rely on the tools and results of his work using these tools.' The trade is also protected by a well considered trademark protection strategy, as the user will remember where he bought inferior goods.

'The trader's margins are also protected by safeguarded innovations,' Wera stated at the fair.

With more than 300 trademarks, Wera is a leading innovator in its sector.

Thanks to worldwide market surveillance and immediate action in cases of trademark infringement, the Wera brand has not suffered, in contrast to other European competitors.

This is precisely because imitations are taken off the market immediately, and stocks as well as means of production from Chinese manufacturers are seized and destroyed.

This has happened several times in recent years.

In this way in the past, Wera has been able to successfully protect, amongst others, its most famous trademark, the Kraftform handle from counterfeiters.

In China itself, Wera has built up a network of lawyers and private detectives.

This ensures that anyone making imitations is not merely uncovered, but they are also prosecuted, brought to court, and sentenced.

Cover stays fixed with automatic latching or telescopic with manual push button latching solve the problem of doors being unwieldy - on uneven surfaces or outdoors in gusty winds.

Three cover stays from EMKA - the first fixed with automatic latching and the other two telescopic with manual push button latching - compliment their range of hinged, strut type, cantilevered (for 180 deg opening) and sliding door stops. This provides a solution for difficult situations where cabinet doors and instrumentation panel covers can be unwieldy, especially in gusty winds or on an uneven surface where gravity insists on closing the door on you. To assist installation and maintenance of cabinet mounted equipment, EMKA now supply a full range of door stops, wind stops and stays for the specialist enclosure builder.

These are all supplied in zinc or nickel plated mild steel designed for bolt, screw or weld fixing and can therefore be used on enclosures of all types whether steel, stainless steel, GRP, plastic or wood.

Various door/panel sizes are catered for and typical opening/stop angles range from 90 deg through 105, 120, 135 to 180 deg, as telescopic stays and strut type stops have a range of mounting positions possible to suit different cabinet/door combinations.

Particulate separators use centrifugal action to remove particulate contamination from fluids such as sand, paint flakes, metal chips, chemical scale and other debris down to 50 micron.

The well established range of particulate separators manufactured by Rosedale Products Europe has been extended to include both smaller and larger sizes and to include motorised purging as an option. Rosedale separators use centrifugal action to remove particulate contamination from fluids, either as a general clean-up facility or as a pre-filter to extend service periods in fine filtration systems. They are effective at removing sand, paint flakes, metal chips, chemical scale and other debris down to 50 micron.

The number of housing sizes in the range has been increased from seven to eleven so that Inlet and outlet connections now range from 3/8 BSP to 6in flange to accommodate nominal flow rates from 15 to 5400 litres/min.

All sizes work on exactly the same principle where contaminated fluid enters the top of the cylindrical housing at a tangent forcing solid particles outwards and downwards until they are deposited in the base tank ready for purging.

The cleaned fluid rises up a centre tube to the outlet connection at the top of the unit.

Little or no maintenance is required; there are no moving parts to wear out or fail nor filter media to replace or clean.

To dispose of accumulated contaminant, three purging methods are available.

A valve at the bottom of the unit is opened and closed manually; or the valve can be left open slightly allowing the contaminant to leak out continously at a controlled rate; or the newly available electrical valve allows purging to be carried out automatically in a timed opening and closing sequence the frequency of which is set to match the level of contamination present.

Material of manufacture is either carbon steel or stainless steel both with 10 bar pressure ratings.

Overall heights are from 452mm to 1890mm, heights of the larger units include integral support legs.

Many industries use Rosedale separators and the new sizes will allow larger applications to be considered.

Present installations in the water industry for instance, include well and river extraction, whilst industrial processes include steel mills, cooling systems, washing systems, machine tool cutting fluids, quench tanks, solids recovery, hydraulic systems and paint spray booths.

Said to be ideal for wash-down applications in food processing and marine applications, shaft collars in stainless steel and plastics prevent corrosion in wet or harsh environments.

Ruland Manufacturing Co now offers shaft collars in both stainless steel and plastics to prevent corrosion in wet or harsh environments. These shaft collars are ideal for wash-down applications such as those found in food processing and marine applications. With typical steel collars, even those with a zinc or nickel finish, water, salt and other chemicals can have a detrimental effect on the performance of the collar.

Ruland stainless steel shaft collars, with their passivated surface finish, resist water and many commercial grade chemicals, such as chlorine and some acids.

Plastics collars from Ruland are made from acetal and offer similar surface protection to stainless steel.

Both the stainless steel and plastic shaft collars are supplied with DIN 12.9 stainless steel screws that resist corrosion.

The collars are available in one- and two-piece clamp-style designs with bore sizes from 3mm to 80mm.

Threaded bore collars are also offered with inch and metric threads.

All Ruland shaft collars are single point faced to ensure perpendicularity and proper alignment.

Ruland uses forged socket hardware in all its shaft collars, which allows for higher screw torque and increased holding power.

Shaft collars are part of Ruland's complete product line which also includes rigid couplings and five types of zero-backlash motion control couplings: beam couplings, bellows couplings, oldham couplings, miniature disc couplings and curved jaw couplings.

CE compliant halogen light sources employ a proprietary operating cycle to provide a stable output at a higher colour temperature and over a longer life span than incandescent bulbs.

Moritex - a leading global manufacturer of high quality lens and illumination systems for vision applications, has announced a range of new CE compliant light sources. Comprising a choice of 100W and 150W units, all CE marked according to the Low Voltage and EMC Directives, Moritex's new halogen light sources employ a proprietary operating cycle to provide a stable output (+/-1%) at a higher colour temperature (3000K) and over a longer life span (500-2000h) than incandescent bulbs. Compact in design, Moritex light sources may be manually controlled or remotely operated by analogue or digital signals.

Moritex light sources offer a range of optional features to maximise operational safety, performance and reliability.

Through monitoring rush currents, lamp abnormalities and high lamp temperature ensures operators using Moritex light sources get reliable, stable light every time.

Designed for safety and reliability the light sources are highly resistant to heat shock.

All the new light sources offer the operational flexibility of universal input voltage (100-240V, 50/60Hz).

Moritex light sources are a leading choice for machine vision systems manufacturers and end users worldwide.

Inter-connectable 5mm LED light strips that may be used alone or connected to one another, making it easy to configure lighting for work bench and desk illumination.

LEDtronics announces Series STP50XC Super White Inter-Connectable 5mm LED Light Strips that may be used alone or connected to one another, making it easy to configure lighting solutions for channel, reverse-channel letters, signs, displays, under-the-counter, cove lighting, desk, workbench, and architectural applications. Available in lengths of 6in, 12in and 24in, these light strips feature LEDtronics' 5mm Dome LEDs in 7000K and 3000K. The STP506 is 6in in length and uses 1.08 Watts.

The 7000K versions provide 54 lumens, 202 foot-candles (fc), with viewing angles of 15 deg while the 3000K models provide 32 lumens, 70fc, with viewing angles of 20 deg.

The STP512 is a 12in model that uses 2.52W.

The 7000K emit 472fc and provides 126 lumens with viewing angles of 15 deg while the 3000K emit 164fc and provides 76 lumens at viewing angles of 20 deg.

The STP524 is a 24in model that uses 5.40W.

The 7000K emit 1012fc and provide 270 lumens with viewing angles of 15 deg.

The 3000K units emit 351fc and 162 lumens at a 20 deg viewing angles.

A polyethylene bags and pouches maker had problems with packing toilet tissues, in that static build-up caused blockage on the packing line - since solved by an anti-static system.

At the Ilkeston site in Derbyshire, Skymark Packaging Solutions produces over 250,000 polyethylene bags and pouches for a wide range of applications including snack foods and specialist products for the personal hygiene market. Skymark works with its customers to ensure that they are providing the right products for a particular application. They have specific expertise in personal hygiene applications, producing bags for many international brands.

Static charge has always been a problem on bag making machines and Skymark has been using Meech static control solutions for many years.

Recently Skymark came up against a particular problem when working with one of its customers involved with the automated packaging of toilet tissue.

The bags, provided by Skymark, are placed on the packaging machine and the filling process begins.

However, due to the presence of static charge, the bag being filled attracted the next bag in line causing it to open prematurely.

A blockage would then result causing machine downtime while the problem was cleared.

Knowing the success in controlling static at Skymark's Ilkeston factory using Meech equipment, Skymark asked Meech to visit their customer and discuss the issue of static charge and how it was affecting the process.

Once they understood more, Skymark's customer realised that they also needed to do something to control static in their process.

By simply installing Meech 261 Flexinozzles and Model 977v3 Controller, static charge levels were significantly reduced and so too was downtime.

This ensured that the packaging line ran smoothly and efficiently, so improving the packaging process.

'Thanks to Meech, this particular problem was solved.' says Leon Bowler, conversion Manager at Skymark.

'We have always been delighted with how well their products work to reduce static at our factory and when our customer was experiencing difficulties, it was reassuring to be able to call on Meech, as a third party, to explain the problems static can cause on packaging processes.

Glass reinforced technopolymer handle is ideal for sliding doors on equipment or office cabinets, furniture or machinery and feature a comfortable grip for use in either direction.

Where do you get a flush mount bi-directional handle in a hurry these days? Well, market leader in standard components - Elesa - have just the answer in stock. Their newly introduced Ergostyle ERB glass reinforced technopolymer handle is ideal for sliding doors on equipment or office cabinets, furniture or machinery.

The Ergostyle ERB handles are 130mm x 60mm and feature a comfortable grip for use in either direction - i.e left or right hand operation in push or pull orientation.

Mounting is by simple push fit into a suitable panel cut out and can accommodate panel thicknesses of up to 1.9mm.