HVAC systems include low cost, electronically controlled valves for fluid flow modulation and shut-off purposes, typically requiring medium torque at low speed. Motor technologies available for actuating these valves have different inherent characteristics that could be advantageous depending on the specific application requirements. INTRODUCTION HVAC systems are used t...
Parts Per Million is self-explanatory, it’s simply the number of gas molecules in a million. But what does that mean when measuring harmful, toxic gases?
One of the most often asked questions from our customers about our cable assemblies is “how much power can this cable assembly handle”. This question cannot be understood in its completeness without the understanding of power, and the many variables that contribute to the makeup of power transmission. This white paper will serve to shed some light on this issue, and at t...
In this helpful ''how to'' guide, we explain what a touch Panel PC is, what the benefits of panel technology are and we give tips on how to choose the right touchscreen display for your business. If you need more help choosing the correct Panel PC, contact AOPEN via request@aopen.com!
How to use Panel PCs for industrial applications? Many factories and warehouses already use box PCs to automate their processes, but as people are visual, the use of an all-in-one touch display could aid in this process quite a bit. In this article, you will learn what an industrial PC is, why to choose it and the benefits of an industrial computer.
Touchscreen technology is becoming increasingly popular in the digitising world. It looks good, customers like it, but what does it mean for your company? Learn the differences between multiple kinds of touchscreen technology and find out which touchscreen technology works for your business!
An industrial panel PC is an all-in-one touchscreen with more resilience than a regular panel PC. There are quite a lot of factors to consider if you choose a panel PC, or is it even a panel PC you need?
Media players are PCs that display content on screens. This content is called digital signage. Digital signage media players are usually placed in high-traffic environments to get advertisements and information more noticed. An industrial media player is stronger, lasts longer and has an environmental resistance. AOPEN offers both digital signage media players and indust...
MANUAL VS. ELECTRONIC PIPETTES In the example of an air displacement pipette, a piston is either moved up or down inside the pipette, in order to create a negative or positive pressure on the air column. This allows the user to take in or eject the liquid sample with the disposable pipette tip, while the air column in the tip separates the liquid from the non-disposable ...
Whether forklift trucks, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) or the classic “ant” – modern industrial trucks in industry and logistics are now predominantly equipped with powerful lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion technology offers significant advantages over lead-acid technology in terms of performance, durability, efficiency and handling....
This article is focused on the stepper motors which is a type of brushless DC motor with a high number of poles. This technology is generally driven in open loop without any feedback sensor, meaning the current is typically applied on the phases without knowing the rotor position. The rotor moves to be aligned with the stator magnetic flux, then the current can be suppli...
While the overall R&D process for a medical device takes years, most of this timeline is absorbed by tooling and component lead times, market feedback, life testing and regulatory approval. Design engineers often have very tight windows to complete their next deliverable before the deadline. To meet early-stage deadlines, it is a common and accepted practice to design th...
To keep the cost of procedures down, the most sophisticated tools must be used in high volume which requires steam sterilization (autoclaving) between patients. High volume surgery centers (often referred to as Tier-I) can both afford the upfront cost of these premium tools and perform enough surgeries to bring the cost per patient to an affordable level. However, this e...
Due to the presence of electronic components and materials susceptible to corrosion, moisture is often a cause of premature failure, particularly for electric motors. Designers need to consider how to mitigate the effects of moisture—from saline, steam sterilization, or other contaminant sources—by preventing ingress where possible, selecting robust components, and isola...
The presence of uncontrolled quantities of air in water systems can seriously affect their performance, causing inefficient filling and draining procedures and flow reduction, while increasing energy costs. It also disrupts the operation of some of the system’s components. On the other hand, air is essential in dealing with vacuum conditions and pressure surges. Effecti...
From society to politics to industry – everyone acknowledges that a functioning circular economy is necessary to meet climate goals. Everyone also agrees that the use of recyclates must be significantly increased. But there are a number of obstacles and problems along the way. For example, not enough recyclates are available in sufficient quantity and suitable quality....
Simplify data analysis, controls, and forecasting with data interoperability, automated reporting, alerts, machine learning algorithms, and predictive analytics
The KETOS SHIELD is a smart water management solution that provides operators with lab-accurate results on over 20 parameters including heavy metals, inorganics, and nutrients from a single IoT (internet-aware) modular system.
Water quality monitoring has evolved significantly over the past decade. Today’s industrial manufacturers have access to technologies that are capable of monitoring various wastewater quality parameters and contaminants of concern in a simple and effective manner. A continuous stream of water quality information to a plant’s control system can provide significant value.
Gull Lake in central Alberta was challenged by falling water levels from the 1920s to the 1970s. In 1976, Alberta Environment (AEP) implemented a stabilization system to pump water into the lake from the Blindman River via a pump house, 30-inch pipeline and canal. The pump house has three 480 volt pumps with a combined output of 53m3/minute (14,000usgpm) at pressures of...
For Fuyu, the previously produced drawings and the standardized modules with related materials can be regarded as modular products. Conversely, new designs with relatively large design changes based on existing modules can be regarded as "non-standard customization". After the non-standard technology is mature and finalized, it will be transformed into standard equipment...
In August of 1933, R.O. Monroe and L.D. Goff, in conjunction with a local mill, designed and built the first rotary joint. It was a device that eliminated the problems associated with stuffing boxes and packing glands and allowed the water or steam to be introduced in a much more economical method
Depureco created a definitive document that explains what Atex is, in simple words and clear patterns.
Check valves are used in many applications to control the flow of gases or liquids using varying mechanisms. Vacuum systems and small-bore, low-pressure systems often incorporate diaphragm check valves to prevent reverse flow and the risks associated with it. This blog post will discuss the types of diaphragm check valves and how they work. WHAT ARE DIAPHRAGM CHECK VALV...
Dry hopping has developed from being just a trend in recent years, especially in aspiring breweries from the craft beer scene, to an established technique in the entire brewing industry. Rhinegeist Brewery—located in an area called Over-the-Rhine in Cinncinati, Ohio—has undergone a huge development from 11,000 barrels a year in 2015 to more than 100,000 barrels a year in...
Femtosecond, or fs for short, is a unit measuring time length. 1 femtosecond is equal to 10-15 second. Femtosecond laser has a pulse width of a femtosecond magnitude. By far it is the commercially available laser with the shortest pulse.
The final part of the guide on Alternative Gases covers fundamental aspects concerning the measurement of single components of Alternative Gases and gives an overview of the basic differences in terms of sensors compared to SF6 measurement. The guide outlines existing monitoring systems, leak detectors as well as gas monitoring units and it illustrates the possibilities ...
In Aplicaciones Tecnológicas we offer lightning protection systems as well as local early warning for lightning storm risk prevention. Electrical storms are unavoidable natural events, but an early detection can allow users to carry out preventive actions which complement with lightning protection. How does a lightning protection system help us? A lightning rod is a pro...
Quite often, customer will ask, which rating of MCB or RCDs to be chosen to protect the surge protective devices (SPD)? The answer is simple: we do not know. The fact is that different MCB has different tripping force, different designed tripping mechanism has different moving contact and static contact and their arc running systems are also different. Some 20A MCB ...
Benefit from our experts’ special knowledge on Alternative Gases as substitute for SF6 insulating and quenching gases. The third part of the guide sets out the major differences between handling Alternative Gases and handling SF6. In this regard, the focus is on the withdrawal of partially liquefied mixtures from pressure vessels and the related filling of the equipment ...
Fiber Collimators of Daheng Optics Facing the ever-increasing market demand, Daheng New Epoch Technology Inc. (“Daheng Optics”) has developed a series of high-precision fiber collimators and fiber couplers of enhanced collimation performance, filling the blank of integrated coupling lenses in earlier days. Here is a brief introduction of the products. GCX-L series tripl...
<< Comprehensive surface topography of both surface flatness and roughness without contact with TopMap from Polytec >> Conventional machining processes generate three main components of surface topography, which are classified according to their causes. The first component is “roughness and irregularities”, that are inherent in production processes, left by machining (e...
Centrifuges are the most efficient type of machines to separate the milk from the product slurry. High g-forces result in maximum clarification and optimum cake dryness including a high flow rate. Modern machines are laid out according to the latest hygienic design standards and can be easily integrated into a fully automated processing line including CIP cleaning. Reli...
Consumers of electronics expect a flawless device right out of the box. Scratches, dents, smudges or other imperfections can damage your brand's reputation or result in product returns. Manufacturers typically rely on human inspectors for visual quality control, but humans can be subject to fatigue and inconsistency. Radiant's surface inspection solution—part of our Adva...
MicroLEDs continue to demonstrate performance advantages for displays, ushering in a new generation of backlit and direct-view illumination technology. These inorganic emissive elements offer many benefits over other display technologies including high brightness and contrast, wide color gamut, longevity, and high pixel density. However, challenges associated with fabric...
