Issue 2 2018
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COMMENT Scott Bradford
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT The way people use the web has changed significantly in the last few years and I’m sure everybody reading this has adapted the way they do certain activities, both at home and in the office. Whether it’s the way you communicate with businesses or how you search and browse for products; the web provides us with endless possibilities to how we live our lives. OEM has invested a lot of resources in the web over the last 2 years. For instance we have added live chat to provide our customers with another easy way to communicate with
DOES A 20% ENERGY SAVING SOUND INTERESTING? Through advance control technology and a split core motor structure, the GV series of brushless motors from Panasonic offer approximately 20% savings in power consumption against induction motors with an inverter drive of the same output power. Featuring full control and smooth torque over a speed range of 30 to 4000 rpm, they are suited to many applications where efficiency and performance are key requirements.
technical product specialists and customer support. Our online product database is bigger than ever and provides comprehensive technical data, drawings and downloadable content for thousands of products. All of our printed material is also available in electronic format. The result of all our efforts is that we will have a new website launching very soon. For the past 18 months over 100 key personnel from the OEM Automatic Group have worked together to provide our customers with a modern website embracing powerful features that open up new possibilities including… •• Web portal Check stock, prices and order through our website, check past orders and create templates to easily purchase the same products
irectly interchangeable with common square • Dframe induction motors
• 3 models 50 W, 90 W and 130 W output power • 150% of rated torque available at start-up se the same gearbox as the Panasonic 3 • Useries motors • Panel mounted external drive • IP65 as standard • GP version available with 4 repeatable positions ypical applications include conveyors, • Tfood processing, textile, labelling and packaging machinery
•• Product finder Use powerful filters to find and select products based on technical characteristics •• Improved product database Find technical data, downloadable content, video demonstrations, technical drawings and illustrations for thousands of products •• Mobile friendly Browse with ease on any mobile or tablet device Our new website will be dynamic and frequently updated to provide the best experience and features to our customers. Please keep an eye on oem.co.uk or our LinkedIn page to keep up to date with news about our new site going live!
OEM Automatic Ltd is part of the Swedish Group OEM International AB which is a public company listed on the Swedish stock exchange
For more information Contact: Adam Porter 0116 214 5267 Email: adam.porter@oem.co.uk
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NOW SUPPLYING PRESSURE GAUGES FROM WINTERS INSTRUMENTS OEM Automatic is proud to announce our representation of the full range of pressure gauges from the leading global manufacturer Winters Instruments. The PEM series is a dry gauge and offers a black painted steel case, brass wetted parts,
•• Short lead times
40mm 50mm, 63mm or 100mm dial sizes and is available in all common pressure
•• Next day delivery on stocked products
ranges. Featuring a stainless steel case the PFQ series is glycerine filled and has brass wetted parts. Available in 63mm and 100mm dial sizes in all common pressure ranges and the option of StabiliZR™ technology. With full stainless steel the PFP series comes in 63mm and 100mm dial sizes,
•• 5 year warranty •• Customise the dial to fit your brand •• StabiliZR™ technology — all the benefits of glycerine but without glycerine
bottom and back mount, all common pressure ranges and the option of glycerine filled or StabiliZR™ technology. What is StabiliZR™ StabiliZR™ gauges are dry gauges that come with a StabiliZR™ dampened movement that eliminates pointer flutter caused by vibration and pulsation. This makes pressure reading much easier. No more worries of fill fluid leaking and compatibility issues with the process media. Gauges can easily be serviced without the hassle of draining and then refilling the case with fluid.
For more information Contact: Jon Vanham 0116 214 5267 Email: jon.vanham@oem.co.uk
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KEEPING A LOW PROFILE? •• DIN rail or direct mount
•• Copper or aluminium cables •• 1000 V ac/dc rated •• Polyamide 6.6 UL 94-V0
The new SVBKA low profile terminal block is designed to fit in the smallest of spaces and is used to distribute power without the use of lugs or additional accessories. The blocks can be used with aluminium
•• 82 A to 425 A
and copper cables from 1.5 to 240 mm2 and can be used in installation and distribution board type enclosures where the height is restrictive. The SVBKA screw-distributor blocks guarantee IP20 protection, even when you are connecting larger conductor cross-sections. For smaller cable cross-sections, finger safety is ensured by the BS-SVBKA covers (available as an accessory). For more information Contact: Paul Adkins 0116 214 5267 Email: paul.adkins@oem.co.uk
3 PHASE NETWORK METER The new ND20LITE is a 3 phase network meter commonly used to control and monitor energy quality parameters and energy consumption. The meter ensures high measurement accuracy with a clear backlit LCD display offering a cost effective solution. Within an electric power system excess current can occur which could generate a large amount of heat increasing the risk of fire or damage to the machine in use. With the function of the ND20LITE you are able to monitor the energy consumption before the fault has occurred.
•• High accuracy class •• Backlit LCD 3.5” screen, IP65 •• RS-485 interface (MODBUS) as standard •• 96 x 96 mm For more information Contact: Peter Knight 0116 214 5267 Email: peter.knight@oem.co.uk
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0570 MENU-CONTROLLED ELECTRONIC PRESSURE SWITCH The 0570 electronic switch from SUCO has many benefits for any engineer needing a quick and clear display to confirm the correct functioning of processes in their plant. Ideal in critical or rapid switching applications due to its life expectancy of 5,000,000 switching cycles compared to 1,000,000 cycles with a standard mechanical switch. •• Anodised aluminium and die-caste zinc •• Ceramic measuring cell in thick-film technology •• Supply voltage 12…30 V dc •• Overpressure protection to 20/150/600 bar •• Programmable using keypad on front •• Switching time delay (setting from 0 to 3 s) •• High switching currents up to 1.4 A •• Pin protection possible to prevent misuse
Being menu-controlled it is very simple to program with functions including 2 switching outputs and 1 analogue output. Numerous programming features such as switching time delay, zero point reset, peak value memory and switching point counter enable efficiency and speed during installation. The current pressure value is shown on the 3-digit display and switching state above. Ideal for a number of applications such as water treatment, compactors and bailers, lubricating systems, hydraulic power packs, industrial process lines and test equipment.
For more information Contact: Andy Bell 0116 214 5267 Email: andy.bell@oem.co.uk
EVOLVED TO BE STRONGER, BRIGHTER, BETTER • • • •
IP66
The 4th generation of Crouzet panel mount timers is here.
1/16 din, only 63 mm deep
High contrast and improved brightness of the biggest screen
10 A output relay
ever enables long-range visibility at a wide viewing angle.
All standard timing functions
Easy to use, text based configuration developed for quick and simple setup. Lock option, wide time range, PNP or NPN input types, limits and other features come as standard.
For more information Contact: Karolis Cicenas 0116 214 5267 Email: karolis.cicenas@oem.co.uk
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KES – NEW ENTRY
YOUR NO.1 CHOICE
The new KES series of gland plates from Conta-Clip enables the quick and safe entry of cables, pipes and tubes without connectors into cabinets and machine housings. KES plates provide IP66 ingress protection with no need to specially fit and secure cables with screws. The robust polyamide frames filled with elastomer are placed on the outside of the cabinet or housing wall and fixed with screws onto 36mm x 112mm openings. The plates feature a low profile height of only 14mm. For a tool-less installation they can also be snapped-on. In this case the screw holes remain completely sealed thanks to the layer of elastomer. Conta-Clip is launching the new KES plates in 24 variants designed for different maximum numbers of lines and cable diameters.
Many cables in a confined space Many cables (with various diameters from 3.2 to 20.5 mm) can be inserted in a confined space and double sealed (IP66) thanks to the special construction of the conical grommets. In order to insert the cables, the corresponding membrane (with marked centre point) must be pierced; the cables are then simply guided through into the enclosure.
YOU CAN CHOOSE ONE OF THREE ATTACHMENT OPTIONS TO FIT YOUR REQUIREMENTS. 1. Screw-on mount The KES (without threaded bush) is screwed from the outside onto the housing wall.
•• Double sealing - IP66 •• Ecolab approved
2. Screw-on mount with threaded bushes and latching clips. Using the
•• Polyamide 6.6 Glass fibre reinforced - UL 94-V0
latching clips, the KES-GB latches
•• Outstanding strain relief
onto the outside of the housing, then is screwed on from the inside using the integrated threaded bushes.
•• All variants are available in grey and black
3. Latched (snap-on) mount using latching hooks. The KES-R is secured in place using the latching clips from the outside of the enclosure.
The KES mounting cut-outs are compatible with industry standard 24-pin heavy-duty connectors.
Very precise The piercing points are clearly marked so that cables and hoses can be centred precisely.
Integrated strain relief The special shape of the multi-layered membrane cone grommet ensures an optimal strain relief mechanism for the cables, in accordance with DIN EN 62444.
For more information Contact: Paul Adkins 0116 214 5267 Email: paul.adkins@oem.co.uk
Paddle Switches ‘The full range’ One of the most versatile and widely used flow switches in the industry is the paddle type • Switching capability across the range 2.5 L/min…165.7 m³/h water • • Pipe diameters G3/8”… G8” (DN10…DN200) • Brass and stainless steel bodies • The paddle actuator is sensitive to flow rates and has one of
OEM’s Pressure & Flow business area offer advice in the
the lowest pressure loss factors of all mechanical flow switch
selection of the most suitable paddle switch for your application.
technologies on offer today. This makes the GHM Honsberg range
We will assess system parameters such as flow rate, media
ideally suitable for critical applications such as cooling circuit
temperature, max flow and material compatibility.
monitoring in industry and data room climate system controlling.
For more information Contact: Neil Bailey 0116 214 5267 Email: neil.bailey@oem.co.uk
EXTREMELY ROBUST AND COST-EFFECTIVE DRAW WIRE ENCODERS FOR OUTDOOR APPLICATIONS •• Measuring range of 3 – 10 metres •• High linearity reaching ±0.1 % •• 0-10 V and 4-20 mA analogue outputs •• Potentiometer output and a CANopen interface available •• Connection options: radial cable (IP69k) or M12 Being well known for their wide range of linear measuring devices Kuebler has now added a new draw wire encoder family to its product range; the D120 series. The main feature of their products concentrates highly on premium quality and flexibility and this new series does just that and emphasises robustness, costeffectiveness and versatility. The D120 series boasts a high protection level reaching IP69k and a wide temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. The stainless steel wire with various diameters from 0.5 to 1.5 mm and various wire fastening systems (clip, M4 thread and ring) are further highlights. For more information Contact: Gareth Ford 0116 214 5267 Email: gareth.ford@oem.co.uk
With a housing made of titanium-anodised aluminium and a choice of constructions with open, closed housing or with perforated sheet metal cover; all of these features ensure a long service life and reliable operation in the toughest of environments.
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COMPACT DC MOTOR DRIVES FOR ANY APPLICATION Standard functions include:
•• Four quadrant– speed, direction, acceleration and brake control
The EM-241 drive has been designed for the control of low voltage (12-48vdc) brushed dc motors or actuators where fine control is required. In a compact 42 x 72 x 25mm package, it can provide up to 15 A of continuous current. DIN rail kits are available for mounting inside a control panel. With up to 20 settable parameters via the EM-236 plug in module or EM-268 USB connection with Ementool PC software, it is a cost effect solution for many applications. For volume projects it can also be factory modified to customer requirements as required.
•• Adjustable current limit – for motor protection against overload and over torque •• Fault output & on board LED – to identify fault conditions •• Auto-reverse – for anti-trap upon over current detection •• End of travel detection – end limit switch inputs or settable pulse counts (PLI version)
Control is given through PNP or NPN switching with 0-5V analogue control for speed setting. The SPF (digital) and SAF (analogue) can be used for positioning applications when a digital hall sensor or encoder or an analogue potentiometer are used for reference and feedback. Technical support and stock available at OEM Automatic, allowing efficient handling of customer enquiries. For more information Contact: Nick Burchnall 0116 214 5267 Email: nick.burchnall@oem.co.uk
PRODUCT SELECTION MADE EASY Baco pushbuttons and pilot lights are available in a wide range of options and choosing the right product just got easier thanks to our handy new selection guide. From pushbuttons to emergency stop mushroom heads and control stations to the latest LED pilot lights, we have every application covered. Product installation is quick and easy thanks to features like the auto grip ring for one handed mounting and contact blocks with screw less push in terminals. Protection rating up to IP69K is ideal for all harsh industrial environments including where products are exposed to high pressure / high temperature wash-down. All devices conform to all relevant international standards and come with recognised worldwide approvals. As a commitment to the quality and reliability of the range all products are covered by the Baco 10 year guarantee. For more information Contact: Anthony Wrighton 0116 214 5267 Email: anthony.wrighton@oem.co.uk
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IP69K solenoid locking guard switch with guard locking up to 3000N! The KL4-SS is the perfect choice for all industry applications especially for applications within the food, packing and processing industries.
Available with optional momentary request button as well as standard version the KL4-SS features a very impressive 3000N holding force and IP69K rating. IDEM’s KL4-SS is suitable for virtually all manufacturing and
The KL4-SS also gives the option for different actuators –
industrial guarding applications. Designed with a mirror polished,
standard, flat, heavy duty flexible and heavy duty flexible
rugged stainless steel 316 body it has been developed to keep
stainless steel.
medium to large guard doors closed until hazards have been removed. The KL4-SS is able to withstand chemical wash downs up to 80°C
For more information Contact: Martin Illston 0116 214 5267 Email: martin.illston@oem.co.uk
and pressures up to 100psi making it the ideal guard locking switch for the rigorous applications found in food processing, packaging, pharmaceutical and petro-chemical industries. The optional request button enables both time and cost savings due to it being integrated within the switch housing making wiring easier than standard switches requiring a separate button. With the ability for the head to rotate and provide up to 8 actuator entry positions practically all fitting options are achievable.
ACCURACY DEFINED
Datalogic is pleased to announce the S67-Y laser distance micrometric sensor family •• Sturdy metal die-cast zinc IP67 housing •• Analogue voltage models with 0-10 V and 4-20 mA protected output •• Response time of less than 0.9ms •• Linearity error of +/- 0.03 mm @ 50 mm range •• M12, 5 pin, rotatable metal connector The S67-Y is a Class 2 laser distance sensor based on geometric triangulation technology with a minimum resolution of 10um for a very accurate measurement in close-up ranges. This sensor family is particularly suited for applications where detection speed, accurate measurement and recognition of a wide range of material types are the most important requirements. The sensor can be visually positioned very easily and accurately because of its very brightly shaped 2mm laser spot. Additionally, the fast integrated micro-controller signal and the high sensitive photodiode array, enables the sensor to work accurately regardless of the surface type and/or colour. For more information Contact: Ross Bland 0116 214 5267 Email: ross.bland@oem.co.uk
INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
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THE ANDERSON-NEGELE NSL RANGE Accurate and fast measurement of level in any process application •• Modular design •• Remote versions •• Immune to foaming media •• Potentiometric technology •• Ideal for pasty or adhesive media •• Minimum product conductivity typically from 50 µS/cm •• Fast response time <100 ms
Misreading product level due to foaming media and pastes is a common problem and can become very costly to repair. Using potentiometric technology, the NSL range eradicates misreading from foaming media as well as adherent pastes. This is done rapidly with a <100ms response time, to protect your pump thoroughly. With a maximum length of 3m available, many applications can utilise the NSL (minimum media conductivity >50µS/cm). There are remote/modular versions for when space is restricted where the parts can be replaced individually. Then compact versions with no display for cost saving but with all the same performance and protection.
For more information Contact: Jon Vanham 0116 214 5267 Email: jon.vanham@oem.co.uk
THE MODULAR INDUSTRIAL COMPUTER DESIGNED BY YOU The Advantech MIC compact modular industrial PC range supports the innovative iModule and iDoor expansion system giving you the power to design a bespoke system optimised for your factory, machine automation and machine vision application. A choice of processors, GPU cards, fieldbus cards and additional storage can be added via different iModules and iDoor expansion ports by the Advantech BTO (built to order) system or on site. For more information Contact: Richard Hammond 0116 214 5267 Email: richard.hammond@oem.co.uk
OEM is proud to be supporting LOROS our chosen charity for 2018/19 10 colleagues will run the Leicester Half Marathon Sunday 14 October 2018 All proceeds will be donated to LOROS
Sponsor us at: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/oem-lorosleicestermarathon
Whiteacres, Whetstone, Leicester LE8 6ZG Tel: 0116 284 9900 Fax: 0116 284 1721 www.oem.co.uk e-mail: information@oem.co.uk