Operating materials - News and articles

Kanban system can be extended with place-by-light function

At the Hannover Messe, Werma Signaltechnik presented an extension for its StockSaver retrofit system, which monitors fill levels in the FIFO roller rack and automatically triggers material replenishment when required.

Screws in the dark

Phosphorescent screwdrivers in the Distrelec range

Distrelec offers what it claims is the industry's first range of phosphorescent VDE screwdrivers that glow in the dark: Dextro VDE Slim Glo from C.K Tools.

Plastic protective elements

Made from 100 percent recycled material

The Pöppelmann Group is currently focusing on conserving resources. Two standard series from the Pöppelmann Kapsto range, for example, are now also available in 100% recycled material.

Demagnetization

Demagnetizing in continuous operation

Whether steel beams weighing several tons or pins that are barely visible to the naked eye - if workpieces are magnetized, they can be the proverbial sand in the gears and bring a production process to a standstill or lead to faulty products.

Pollutants in electronics production

Air pollution control starts with collection

ULT AG's presence at the SMTconnect 2019 trade fair, which brings together solutions for microelectronic assemblies and systems, revolves around the topic of "efficient detection of airborne pollutants in electronics production". The new LRA 160.1 device series will also be presented.

Dehumidifier

Safe dehumidification of enclosures

When switch cabinets and enclosures are air-conditioned, unwelcome moisture can quickly build up there, leading to corrosion, malfunctions and failures of electrical systems. Elmeko offers a remedy with the PSE 30 dehumidifier series.

Universal stripping tool

Cable tool for left-handers

With the ErgoStrip, Knipex has introduced a multifunctional tool for stripping and stripping domestic electrical cables and is now also launching a version for left-handers.

Lighting technology

LED work lamp for dark workplaces

There is often a lack of light in confined spaces, such as when laying cables or working in the engine compartment. Gedore red is therefore expanding its range to include an LED work lamp, bringing light to dark workplaces.

Provision of tools

Work materials always in the right position

Tools, containers or trays - with item Swivel Arm 8, all materials at the workstation are always within easy reach and in the right position, allowing employees to set up their working environment individually and ergonomically.

Extraction and filter systems

Air pollution control systems support industrial processes

ULT will be presenting solutions for air pollution control in various industrial processes at Intec. With the LAS 160.1 extraction unit, the first representative of a brand new series of mobile solutions will also be on display.

German Design Award for Garant

Three Hoffmann Group products receive awards

The Hoffmann Group has won the German Design Award for three of its Garant products. The winner in the "Workshop and Tools" category was the Garant ToolCar workshop trolley from the GridLine series and the Garant magnetic measuring stand.