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Core plugs: bonded or threaded, it’s the seal that counts
When an engine block or cylinder head is cast, the process involves the use of sand to form the internal coolant passages and lubricant channels, and this sand is subsequently removed via external holes or 'cores' in the casting. Clearly, these have to be capped to seal the internal cavities and achieve a totally leak-free structure - hence the …
Thyristors: the smart way to control heater loads
CD Automation ’s thyristor power controllers fire heating elements on ovens, furnaces, heat treatment systems and a wide spectrum of electrical loads up to 3,000kW. They are deployed on applications ranging from simple single-phase heaters to complex high temperature-coefficient three-phase loads. Jez Watson is with CD Automation.
How to implement hardware debounce for switches and relays
A switch is a component that can “make” or “break” an electrical circuit, thereby interrupting an electric current or diverting it from one conductor to another. There are many different types of switches, including toggle switches, pushbutton switches, micro and limit switches, and relays. All have one thing in common: they bounce.
DPA Magazine - Motion+Control Products
Returning as a regular exhibitor to this year’s MachineBuilding.Live show, Mclennan will showcase new motion control product lines from its distribution partners and will be on hand to discuss your automation requirements and applications. New AC stepper drives provide boost to industrial automation. Motion control and drives specialist MOONS ...
FireDrone to the rescue: Firefighting drone fans flames of innovation
A fire-resistant drone is a hot new solution developed to fly straight into the inferno to protect firefighters. Researchers from Empa and Imperial College London are developing a heat-resistant drone that can analyse the source of danger at close range in the event of a building or forest fire. This allows firefighters to optimise the strategy ...
Inline hydropower system generates electricity from mains water …
The novel device consists of an external hydroelectric generator and super-efficient spherical water turbine which dips into flowing water and reclaims residual pressure. When water passes through, the turbine drives a central rotating shaft and a micro generator to produce the electricity. According to PolyU, the key to this efficiency lies in ...
Eaton Corporation - How to choose a counterbalance valve
Basic counterbalance application. Standard counterbalance valve (Eaton 1CE) For most applications, the most cost-effective solution is to use a basic load-holding valve such as the Eaton 1CE, which is suitable for use with static or dynamic loads when trying to stop a load from running away. A common example is a cherry picker, where the load ...
Smart walking stick could help visually impaired with grocery …
Jan 25, 2023 · The researchers say that their "smart" walking stick could one day help blind people navigate tasks in a world designed for sighted people – from shopping for a box of cereal at the grocery store to picking a private place to sit in a crowded cafeteria. "I really enjoy grocery shopping and spend a significant amount of time in the store ...
Matmatch - The materials of Formula 1 racing: How material …
So much so that the materials used on these cars are at the very limit of what’s possible in material science today. With new designs in the works to meet the new requirements of the 2022 series, Samir Jaber, content writer at materials database Matmatch, delves into the details of what materials go into making cars that regularly travel over …