61 www.drivesncontrols.com July/August 2026 NEW PRODUCTS n Sumitomo Drive Technologies has announced a series of zerobacklash precision gearboxes with high dynamics and transmission accuracies. The Fine Cyclo B Series boxes are aimed, in particular, at applications with limited installation space and high demands on rigidity and running accuracy. The gearboxes span outer diameters from 120–231mm and transmit acceleration torques from 417–4,000Nm. Peak torques of up to 8kNm are possible during emergency stops. Axial and radial runout in the micrometre range, and high torsional rigidity, ensure precise, dynamic movements. A single-stage design with reduction ratios from 29–179:1 allow the gearboxes to be integrated into tight spaces. The modular drive system also ensures quick and standardised adaptation to different motors and interfaces. There are two variants, each with four sizes and up to five reduction ratios. The plug-andplay F4C-B version, with an integrated main bearing, offers high rigidity, peak torque capacity and precise transmission accuracy, without mechanical backlash. The gearboxes are factory-lubricated for life and sealed, making them maintenance-free and ready for immediate use The FC-B kit version offers design freedom for customised machines. It focuses on precise torque transmission and allows application-specific designs. Sumitomo Drive Technologies +49 8136 66 168 www.sumitomodrive.com Lapp is offering a series of cables, connectors, network components and pre-assembled systems aimed at automation and intralogistics applications. For example, the new Ölflex Robot range of flexible PVC cables has been designed for demanding, dynamic 3D movements in automated environments. They are characterised by good flex and torsion performance. The 909 and 909D variants can withstand up to 2 million bending and torsion cycles, while the shielded 928D versions offer extra protection in environments subject to high levels of electromagnetic interference. The Ölflex Servo FD 797 CP cables are designed for use in cable carriers and can withstand high mechanical stresses in moving applications. An easily separable inner sheath allows the cables to be prepared up to 50% faster and more precisely. The flexible Epic ClickConnect M12A PVC cables allow fast, reliable signal transmission between sensors and actuators, even in the presence of vibrations. Push-pull locking M12 connectors make them particularly suitable for machinery and cable chains. Rectangular connector kits, in plastic and metal versions, are available for applications where installation space is limited. For industrial networking, Lapp has added the Etherline Access and Gigabit entry-level unmanaged Fast Ethernet switches, in 5- or 8-port versions. The fanless switches are quiet and need no maintenance. Lapp www.lapp.com/en_GB/gb/GBP Cables and Ethernet switches target automation and logistics Zero-backlash gearboxes combine precision and rigidity for dynamic machines Baumer has launched a lowharmonic encoder technology that merges the precision of optical sensors with the durability and cost-efficiency of magnetic systems. The EB260 LowHarmonics encoder is said to open up new opportunities in drive technology and factory automation, and because of its ultra-compact design with an installation depth of 11mm, fits into applications where space is restricted. Multiple parameterisation options simplify integration into existing automation systems. The encoder is designed to eliminate signal errors caused by installation, temperature, ageing or mechanical factors, thus improving precision. An airgap monitor detects the distance to the magnetic rotor continuously and reports any non-compliance due to damaged machine mechanics to a control system. The non-contact encoder is free from wear, and immune to shocks and shaft currents, resulting in high reliability. Baumer Great Britain 01793 783839 www.baumer.com/gb/en Low-harmonic encoder opens up new opportunities in automation ReeR Safety has launched slim versions of its R-Safe RFID sensors, making them easier to install. A choice of design and technology options, and mechanical compatibility with ReeR’s Magnus MG and RFID S series, makes the slim switches ideal for machine upgrades. The sensors can be coded in three ways to provide the appropriate level of tamper protection. They enable safety up to PL e/SIL 3, even with the sensors connected in series. Individual status can be read without having to wire the status output of each sensor individually. The sensors are available from Plus Automation. www.plusautomation.co.uk Wachendorff Automation is expanding its WDGA series of absolute encoders with IO-Link variants that are easier to integrate into modern automation environments. The IO-Link encoders are based on the maintenance-free EnDra multi-turn technology, without any gears or batteries. They offer resolutions of up to 16 bits (single-turn) and 43 bits (multi-turn) and are equipped with a fast IO-Link COM3 interface. They are ideal for use in packaging or roll-to-roll machinery. The encoders support the Smart Sensor Profile (SSP) for easy integration and have built-in monitoring of their temperature and voltage. www.wachendorff-automation.com Phoenix Contact has extended its XT family to include terminal blocks with a 4mm² cross-section, allowing tool-free wiring of conductors from 0.34–25mm². The new feedthrough terminal blocks use Phoenix’s Push-X technology, enabling the wiring of all conductor types, whether rigid or flexible, with or without ferrules. The factory pretensioned contact spring makes connecting easy. With a nominal current of 32A and a nominal voltage of 500V, the terminal blocks are suitable for manual or automated wiring processes. www.phoenixcontact.co.uk
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