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In the not too distant past the LED lighting revolution was driven largely by the universal acceptance of the effects of global warming and the need to save energy. Significant cost savings were realised with LEDs which prompted further adoption. Today, the benefits of LED lighting in standard applications are well known and in the world of hazardous area lighting such benefits are perhaps even more desirable. ...
The demand from industry to provide sensors and equipment that can withstand arduous conditions presents an on-going challenge for manufacturers. Not surprisingly the heavy industries such as oil, gas, mining and marine pose numerous challenges but many of the so called lighter industries are also hard on automation equipment. ...
Hard-wiring in industrial applications can be summarised as any termination involving a bare wire during installation. With a multitude of on-site connections to make, the potential for faults has always been high on hard-wired systems. Conversely, quick-disconnect wiring utilises cables and cordsets terminated with a multi-pin plug or socket. ...
One Stop Shop, Turnkey Package, Agreed Performance Spec. These are the buzz words that we’ve heard many times before but behind the jargon which companies can truly deliver? In a global market Turck Banner is able to offer control and automation products and indeed complete systems to a diverse range of market sectors, and it’s a much larger offering than the sensing technologies for which they are generally known...
A study of the development of interface technology reveals that customers increasingly have three key requirements: safety, especially with regard to Ex separation and functional safety (SIL), the space requirement on the DIN rail, and performance, particularly in relation to speed and accuracy of the devices. ...
Turck Banner has introduced the M12 adapters developed by cable and connector specialist, Escha. Through the use of adapters for M12x1 round connectors, incompatible mating parts can be quickly interconnected saving space and costs....
Members of the IO-Link-Consortium, consisting of the companies Sick AG, Phoenix Contact, Turck, Bosch Rexroth, Wago, Festo, Pepperl+Fuchs and Heidenhain, have jointly decided to place an order to the M&M Software for the development of a generic IODD- Interpreter and DTM. ...
Turck Banner has introduced a range of solutions for use in hazardous areas: a comprehensive RFID system for ex areas including the first intrinsically safe data carriers (tags) which allow numerous applications even in zone 1 – from coupling surveillance to labeling of proprietary plant components to the maintenance of drill pipes. ...
Turck Banner have tackled the M12 screw thread connector issue by introducing the S12x1. The S12x1 offers the fastest connection coupling on the market with snap on and twist, eliminating 85% installation time than a standard M12 connector....
Banner has introduced Pico-Guard Fiber Optic Safety Grids for personnel safety and equipment protection applications. Designed for use with the Pico-Guard Fiber Optic Controller, Pico-Guard Grids provide a reliable optically based non-contact solution for perimeter and access guarding and are rated for use in explosive environments. They feature a rugged, MEK-resistant, aluminium protective housing and are available with 2, 3 or 4 beams that can function as an emitter or receiver. ...