New ultra-sonic flowmeter.

Modular design provides versatility and precision for volumetric and mass flow measurement of gases and liquids.

The Flexim FLUXUS® / PIOX® 731 series from Emerson is a new range of non-intrusive, clamp-on, ultrasonic flow meters designed to offer greater flexibility, convenience and availability. The nine models in the 731 series feature high-performance volumetric and mass flow sensing technologies and a robust, functional design, providing accurate and reliable measurements for both liquids and gases, with no process media pressure limitations.

Process manufacturers often need to make permanent or temporary flow measurements in areas where penetration into the process media would be problematic because it would typically require a production interruption, along with high costs and downtime. Although some solutions are available, not many meet the performance requirements for a wide range of demanding industrial applications.

To address these and other issues, the Flexim 731 series provides non-intrusive volumetric or mass flow measurements with no process media pressure limitations, ensuring cost-effective operation and low ownership costs. Modular hardware enables the reduction of assembly time by 20% for faster delivery, and integration with most up-to-date software and hardware is straightforward.

The 731 series provides disturbance correction for enhanced accuracy in challenging conditions, such as disturbed flows. It also provides the Advanced Meter Verification feature to validate meter performance, Wet Gas Correction to ensure accurate gas stream measurements, and the Dynamic Gas Meter feature for precise mass and volume correction.

Various models are available to meet varying application requirements, including:

• FLUXUS F/G731 GP – General Purpose: Provides flexibility for various applications, and it includes disturbance correction and the Dynamic Gas Meter.
• FLUXUS H731 HPI: Ideal for pipelines and terminals, provides leak detection and integrity monitoring, along with mass flow and density measurements.
• PIOX S731: Focused on chemical industries for measuring mass flow, concentration and density measurements.
• FLUXUS F731 WD Water Flow Meter: Designed for the water and wastewater industries, with non-intrusive temperature measurement.
• FLUXUS F731 TE: Suitable for energy management and building automation, with dual-channel thermal energy measurement.
• FLUXUS G731 CA: For monitoring compressed air and technical gases in life sciences and manufacturing industries.
• FLUXUS G731 ST-LT/HT: Measures low and high-temperature steam for industries such as food & beverage and power generation.

All models include an 84mm wide x 45mm high backlit display with 240 x128 pixel resolution for easy readability, synchronised channel averaging for precise gas measurements, and a wide power supply range of 0-240 volts AC +/-10% at 50-60 Hz or 11-32 volts DC. A USB-C port is provided as a servicing interface for programming and data extraction.

Meeting ATEx (Atmosphéres Explosibles), IECEx (International Electrotechnical Commission System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres), and EAC (Eurasian Conformity) standards, with FM (Factory Mutual) certification expected in April 2025, the Flexim 731 series is designed for global use and compliance.

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Open for robotics.

Live demonstrations and insights on the latest advances in robotic and machine automation technologies.

ABB Robotics will be holding an Open Day at its Milton Keynes Customer Experience Centre (GB) on Thursday, 15th May, highlighting the benefits offered by the latest robotic and machine automation technologies. Featuring live demonstrations, interactive sessions and expert insights, the event will show how automation is opening possibilities for transformation and growth across industries in Britain and Ireland.

"With over four million robots currently in use, the world is seeing an acceleration in the adoption of robotic and machine automation technologies as businesses looks for ways to improve efficiency, flexibility, productivity, and sustainability.” said Alan Conn, Managing Director of ABB Robotics UK & Ireland. “Our Open Day will highlight how UK and Irish businesses can use ABB’s technologies to enhance their competitiveness. With a full range of products and software on show, including examples of our AI-enabled robots, the event will underline how our robots and machine automation solutions can boost productivity and open new pathways to becoming more sustainable."

The event will feature four dedicated zones. In the Digital Zone, visitors will experience demonstrations of RobotStudio® virtual robot programming tool, AR and VR viewers for factory floor visualization, and the OptiFact factory management tool for optimizing production operations.

The Cobot Zone will highlight the versatility and safety of ABB's cobots, including a live demonstration of a cobot-based pharmaceuticals cell. The zone will also feature ABB’s GoFa™ cobots for industrial applications, plus an insight into ABB’s Ecosystem Program, which provides easy access to approved third-party equipment and software.

The Industry Zone will present a range of robotic applications for various industries, with demonstrations of arc welding, machine tending, high-speed picking and packing, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated logistics handling. It will also cover the potential for improved productivity, efficiency, and sustainability in other sectors such as food and beverage, healthcare, and retail.

Finally, the Customer Service Zone will focus on how ABB supports customers through services including training courses, technical help and assistance and robot refurbishment services.

The event will also give attendees the opportunity to interact with ABB’s robotics and machine automation experts and learn how the technologies are addressing key trends such as smart factories that are shaping the future of manufacturing and industry.

Scan-book your place.

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Not an April's fool prank for components.

Innovative new loyalty program.

Anglia Plus is a customer loyalty scheme that offers extended payment terms and money back rewards for customers that place orders through Anglia Live, Anglia Components' ecommerce platform that is open to customers in throughout Europe offering a Free 1-2 day DDP delivery service. Anglia Live customers will automatically be enrolled in Anglia Plus and immediately receive 90-day payment terms for all qualifying orders.

Every time an Anglia Live order is placed, the total spend will accrue, at the end of each qualifying period an amount will be credited to the customer’s account based on the spend threshold reached. Three reward levels are offered: Silver – spend £5000 (€5975)in the qualifying period to earn £500 (€598); Gold – spend £10,000 (€11950) to earn £1000 (€11950; and Platinum – receive £2,500 (€2987) credit for spending £25,000 (€29870).

Steve Rawlins, CEO at Anglia explains: “We wanted to offer our loyal customers something of real, tangible benefit to them. We believe this scheme to be unique in the industry and is an example of how Anglia is trying to help customers during this challenging period. While other companies talk about service, we deliver. Launching on April 1st, we want to give customers something to smile about, along with the reassurance that this most definitely is not an April Fool’s prank!”

The loyalty scheme rewards accrue over a 12-month period, from April 1st to March 31st. The maximum credit that can be earned in any one period is £2,500 (€2987). Terms and conditions apply.

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High-pressure relief valve.

The launch of a full-flow high-pressure relief valve (FHPRV) for the Danfoss H1B bent-axis motor has been announced. The FHPRV joins the counterbalance valve (CBV) in a portfolio of valves designed to enable the use of Danfoss high-power axial piston motors in open-circuit systems. The FHPRV enables machine designers to leverage the benefits of the H1B motor’s compact design and outstanding efficiency while also providing overpressure protection in high-power applications.

The FHPRV is a bolt-on valve that provides high-flow pressure relief at the motor, which is critical for motor protection in demanding applications. In the event of an extended overpressure situation, the valve enables the passage of up to 600 liters per minute of flow, depending on size, preventing damage to the motor and pump. The flow rate is among the highest available for this type of valve.

The compact solution offers full-flow relief functionality without a significant increase in motor size or circuit complexity. Other solutions, such as remote-mount manifolds, require more space and can increase cost and complexity.

Commonly used in closed-circuit propel applications, axial piston motors such as Danfoss H1 motors are also ideal for high-power open-circuit systems, including drilling functions, crushing and shredding functions, heavy-duty excavator attachments, and forestry applications.

“While typical open-circuit applications can make use of low-speed high-torque motors, higher pressure applications require higher power axial piston motors,” said Kenny Befus, High-Power Portfolio Manager, Hydrostatics division, Danfoss Power Solutions. “Danfoss H1 motors feature a delta pressure rating of up to 450 bar, 480 bar absolute, making them ideal for these scenarios. And now, with our full-flow high-pressure relief valve, we can provide a better match when it comes to power and pressure.”

The FHPRV can be stacked with other valves, such as the CBV, providing additional functionality based on application needs. It can also be used in closed-circuit applications.

The FHPRV is available in four configurations to suit the range of H1B motor displacements. DN19 works with the 60-cc motor, DN25 works with the 80-cc and 110-cc motors, DN32A works with the 160-cc motor, and DN32B works with the 210-cc and 250-cc motors.

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Dust control protects environment.

A complete intelligent dust collector automation solution, with advanced diagnostics and Floor-to-Cloud connectivity.

A new solution for Dust Collector Monitoring and Control has been announced by Emerson. A wide range of industries—including cement, mining and metals, chemicals and plastics, food and dairy, power, utilities, and more—handle materials that generate significant amounts of dust and particulate emissions. Automating dust collection monitoring is an effective way to optimize filtration, ensure environmental compliance, reduce costly maintenance, and avoid expensive unplanned downtime.

This intelligent, easy-to-deploy solution also integrates seamlessly with existing plant automation systems, helping to extend dust collector equipment life and boost overall operational efficiency.

Dust collectors are designed to capture potentially harmful airborne particles and fumes, which is essential for protecting people and the environment, and for ensuring reliable equipment operation and maintaining environmental compliance. They vary in size, and are built to house filters, which must be monitored for performance, cleaned periodically with compressed air, and replaced when they fail or reach the end of their useful life.

Intelligent monitoring and control can significantly reduce maintenance costs and the total cost of ownership. Smart filter cleaning can minimise energy costs and compressed air consumption. Detecting and identifying failed filters helps avoid regulatory penalties. In addition, extending filter life by as much as one year can result in savings of up to $18,000. Dust filters and pulsating solenoid valves play a critical role in many manufacturing and production operations, so preventing downtime and compressed air leakages can save thousands of dollars per hour.

Recognising these needs across multiple industries, Emerson offers a portfolio of essential elements necessary for high-performance dust collectors, including mechanical and automation products such as ASCO™ pulse valves, pilot boxes, and air tanks; pressure and particle concentration sensors; basic sequencer controllers; AVENTICS™ air flow sensors; Movicon™ HMI/SCADA visualisation interfaces; and PACSystems™ PLC, I/O, and edge analytics.

“With this world-class and easily implemented solution, we aim to help our end users achieve greater operational efficiencies and gain valuable insights that reduce reactive maintenance, lower the risk of downtime, minimize energy consumption, and extend equipment life while addressing the knowledge gap by providing easily accessed information for operations personnel,” said Samuele Oliva, product marketing manager for dust collectors and alternative energy with Emerson’s discrete automation business.

Emerson’s standard dust collector monitoring and control solution combines these proven products and capabilities:

• Optimized control of pulse valves, including automated cleaning cycles of multiple filter lines.
• Movicon.NExT SCADA enabling remote monitoring, alerts, reporting, and integration with existing systems.
• PACSystems PLC controls and AVENTICS solenoids with built-in algorithm for efficient cleaning of multiple filter lines.
• QuickPanel+ HMI, which provides real-time diagnostics and early warning of fault detection.
• Scalable licensing based on pulse valve count (up to 500).
• ASCO P152 particle concentration sensors able to detect low dust levels and filter issues.
• Differential pressure monitoring with Rosemount™ pressure sensors and optional 4-20 mA compatibility.
• Compressed air, pressure, temperature, dust level and energy monitoring, plus predictive maintenance features.

By optimising pulse valve use with advanced algorithms and predictive diagnostics, Emerson's dust collector monitoring and control solution can extend valve and bag life, reduce compressed air waste, and protect dust collector equipment while avoiding costly maintenance and downtime.

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Ultra-slim and fanless PSU.

The Bicker Elektronik portfolio has been expanded with the new Cincon LFM550S AC/DC power supply series, offering 550 W of power in an ultra-slim 1-inch low-profile design. These power supplies, featuring a baseplate for fanless contact cooling, stand out with their wide operating temperature range of -40 to +80°C and high efficiency of up to 93%. Thanks to the universal AC input range of 85 to 264 VAC with active PFC and international safety approvals, the two models – LFM550S120C (12V) and LFM550S240C (24V) – can be used globally across a wide range of applications.

Product advantages

•550W AC/DC power supply series for industrial applications
•Robust and ultra-slim 1-inch housing (height: 25.4mm)
•Extremely wide operating temperature range: -40 to +80°C
•High efficiency of up to 93%
•Universal input voltage: 85-264VAC (active PFC)
•Regulated DC output voltage
•Fanless operation via contact cooling (baseplate)
•Safety tested according to IEC/EN/UL62368-1 Ed.3
•EMC tested according to EN55032 and CISPR/FCC Class B
•Designed according to IEC/EN60335-1
•Protection class I
•Operating altitude: up to 5000m
•Short-circuit, overvoltage, overcurrent, and overtemperature protection

Perfect for industrial applications in extreme conditions.
The LFM550S series is specifically designed for demanding industrial applications, offering an outstanding combination of performance, efficiency, and reliability. The partially encapsulated and robustly constructed power supplies are ideal for continuous 24/7 operation in an extended industrial temperature range of -40 to +80°C. Typical application areas include automation, robotics, industrial PCs (IPC), vision systems, kiosk, telecommunications, network installations, energy infrastructure, remotely operated vehicles, marine, and offshore applications.

International certifications and safety standards.
These compact switching power supplies have been tested and certified to the safety standard IEC/EN/UL62368-1 Ed.3 and conform to protection class I. The LFM550S series meets the highest electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements and is certified according to EN55032 and CISPR/FCC Class B. Additionally, these power supplies are designed in accordance with the household appliance safety standard IEC/EN60335-1. To ensure maximum operational safety and protect connected systems, the AC/DC power supplies feature continuous short-circuit protection as well as over-temperature, overcurrent, and overvoltage protection. The LFM550S series is rated for overvoltage categories (OVC) III (up to 2000m) and II (up to 5000m).

High-efficiency performance in an ultra-slim 1-Inch power supply design.
With 550 W of power and an ultra-slim 1-inch form factor, the LFM550S series delivers a powerful power supply solution with precisely regulated DC output voltage in a compact footprint. The partially encapsulated power supplies have compact dimensions of just 129.4 x 83.5 x 25.4 mm, making them ideal for applications with limited space and enclosed systems. The thermally optimised design with baseplate contact cooling enables fanless operation, which not only reduces noise levels but also extends the power supply’s lifespan, as no moving fan components can wear out. Efficient heat dissipation ensures consistently high performance and reliability over many years, even under extreme conditions.

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Predictive maintenance solutions resource.

Mouser Electronics has introduced its new Predictive Maintenance Solutions online resource, dedicated to providing leading-edge technology and information directly to engineers of all skill levels. The new site explores the opportunities and benefits of predictive maintenance, supporting readers through their design journey.

Although developing predictive models that are easy to integrate and customised to the specific needs of manufacturers demands considerable time and research, the efforts typically yield substantial cost savings and a marked improvement in productivity. Discover how it's transforming factory operations in this educational video.

To assist engineers with their designs, Mouser stocks "the industry's widest selection" of semiconductors and electronic components, including the following predictive maintenance solutions:

• The WEIDOS MKR1010/ESP32 PLC controllers from Industrial Shields are designed for simple control and data storage applications in installations. They come in two main CPU variants, the MKR1010 and the ESP32, and feature 30-watt maximum power, 10% to 90% (non-condensation) operating humidity, and 24AWG to 14AWG wire connection cross-section AWG. The controllers are best suited for simple control and data storage applications in installations and other IoT solutions.
• The TXN Series AC-DC industrial power supplies by TRACO Power offer three power levels of 50-, 75-, and 100-watts and are easy to install in any equipment. They are convection-cooled and feature an internal EMC filter, high IO isolation, and a wide temperature range. TXN power supplies are ideal for cost-effective applications and are suitable for various industrial applications, including industrial/automation and test and measurement industries.
• The M5601 wireless pressure transducers from TE Connectivity are high-accuracy, 24-bit ADC digital output wireless sensors ideal for industrial and smart factory applications. These transducers are enclosed in stainless steel and PBT housing and eliminate hard wiring while providing remote process control and monitoring via Bluetooth® 4.2 wireless communication. The M5601 transducers are suitable for measuring liquid or gas pressure, even for difficult media such as contaminated steam, water, and mildly corrosive fluids.
• The MS300 Compact Vector Control Drives from Delta Electronics support both IM and PM motor control for application flexibility and include a safe-torque-off (STO) safety mechanism. The compact systems have a communication card slot that fits various cards, a USB port, and PLC capacity for simple programming. It is ideal for machine tools, automatic tool changers (ATC), pumps, woodworking, packaging machines, and textile machines.

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