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About Industry Encyclopedia
An online reference for industrial terms, equipment and technologies, written for engineers and industrial buyers.
Industry Encyclopedia helps engineers, procurement professionals and technical teams understand industrial products and the terminology behind them.
Our reference brings together definitions, operating principles, equipment types and key specification parameters. Each guide connects technical information with the practical questions people face when evaluating equipment or preparing a purchasing requirement.
Our promise
Explain clearly. Cite sources. State the conditions that apply.
Clear
We answer directly and explain terms the first time they appear.
Sourced
Figures and technical claims point back to datasheets, manuals and standards.
In context
We note load, environment, configuration and test conditions where they matter.
Transparent
Manufacturer-stated data, editorial content and sponsored content are labelled separately.
How we write
- We prioritise official documents: datasheets, user manuals, catalogues and manufacturer publications.
- Model-specific data is tied to a named model, never presented as an industry norm.
- We distinguish “not stated” from “not available”. Missing data does not mean a feature is absent.
- AI tools may help with outlines and formatting. A person checks sources, conversions and key claims before publication.
Commercial content
Sponsored content carries a visible label. Payment does not replace technical evidence and does not change conclusions in editorial articles.
Who it is for
- Design engineers checking whether a mechanism or specification suits an application.
- Procurement teams preparing requirements and comparing proposals.
- Operations managers weighing maintenance, spares and service.
- Newcomers learning industrial terms.
Our initial editorial focus is topics relevant to Australian industry, and the reference is open to readers worldwide.
Explore the website
The main sections of Industry Encyclopedia and what each one is for.
Encyclopedia
Equipment guides with definitions, operating principles, key specifications and selection criteria.
Business directory
Manufacturers, distributors and service providers, with sourced profiles and the date each was checked.
Advertise
Company listings, product showcases and clearly labelled sponsored placements.
Featured categories
100 topic areas across six industries. They show the scope we are building towards, so a category becomes a guide only after it is written from sources and reviewed.
Each name links to the encyclopedia. Pages for categories that are not yet written will appear as they are published.
Automation & control 17 CATEGORIES
PLCs, control systems, robotics and industrial automation technologies.
PLCsHMI panelsSCADA systemsIndustrial robotsCollaborative robotsServo drivesServo motorsStepper motorsMotion controllersIndustrial PCsIndustrial networkingFieldbus gatewaysIoT gatewaysMachine vision systemsBarcode and RFID readersSafety relaysLight curtains
Material handling 17 CATEGORIES
Conveyors, cranes, AS/RS and systems for moving, storing and handling goods.
Stacker cranesAS/RSShuttle systemsPallet rackingConveyor beltsRoller conveyorsChain conveyorsOverhead cranesJib cranesHoistsMobile cranesForkliftsAutomated guided vehiclesAutonomous mobile robotsSortation systemsVertical lift modulesDock levellers
Pumps, valves & piping 17 CATEGORIES
Pumps, valves, pipework and associated equipment for industrial fluid systems.
Centrifugal pumpsGear pumpsDiaphragm pumpsPeristaltic pumpsVacuum pumpsSubmersible pumpsBall valvesButterfly valvesGate valvesCheck valvesControl valvesSolenoid valvesPressure relief valvesPipe fittingsFlangesHoses and couplingsFilters and filtration
Electrical equipment 17 CATEGORIES
Motors, drives, switchgear and industrial power distribution equipment.
Electric motorsVariable frequency drivesSoft startersTransformersSwitchgearCircuit breakersContactorsPower suppliesUninterruptible power suppliesCable and wireCable traysBusbarsMotor control centresGeneratorsCapacitor banksIndustrial lightingEnclosures and cabinets
Measurement & testing 16 CATEGORIES
Sensors, instruments and test equipment for monitoring, control and quality assurance.
Proximity sensorsPhotoelectric sensorsPressure sensorsTemperature transmittersThermometersInfrared thermometersFlow metersLevel transmittersLoad cellsEncodersVibration sensorsData loggersIndustrial camerasGas detectorsCalibration equipmentX-ray inspection
Materials & manufacturing 16 CATEGORIES
Industrial materials, processing technologies and manufacturing equipment.
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