Robotic tool changer module
14 March, 2009 | Romheld Automation Pty Ltd
ATI-Industrial Automation has introduced a high-power tool changer electrical module that passes current up to 28 A, 500 VAC/700 VDC and includes Amphenol MS-style connectors and a protective earth safety ground. Other features include a fluid-resistant seal on the contacts and specially designed contact pins for low resistance.
Belt-driven actuators
14 March, 2009 | Pneumatic Products
The MXB-P belt-driven linear actuators from Tolomatic feature a profiled rail guidance system that allows large moment loads, high-speed operation and high precision. With a carriage that employs THK Caged Ball bearings, the MXB-P linear actuator is capable of velocities of up to 3810 mm/s and accelerations of up to 30.48 m/s2. MXB-P belt-driven actuators are suitable for multi-axis applications such as test stations, product handling, laser marking, material cutting, adhesive dispensing or applications that require high linear velocities and accelerations, long stroke lengths and high duty cycles.
Brass bearing cages
14 March, 2009 | Statewide Bearings
NKE Austria has introduced solid brass bearing cages with an improved design. With their reduced mass, the cages cut the rolling bearings’ energy absorption and prevent sliding friction.
Vibrating-wire sensor interface
14 March, 2009 | Campbell Scientific Aust Pty Ltd
The AVW200 vibrating-wire interface is designed to improve vibrating-wire measurements, reducing noise and improving accuracy. Vibrating-wire technology is used in many sensors, including strain gauges, pressure transducers, piezometers, tilt meters, crack meters and load cells. These sensors benefit a variety of structural, hydrological and geotechnical applications because of their stability, accuracy and durability.
Wireless data logging system
14 March, 2009 | CMC Technologies Pty Ltd
T&D’s RTR-5 Series wireless system for the measurement of temperature, humidity, voltage or pulse consists of compact water-resistant data loggers, a dedicated base station, data collector and communication port which allow for data collection, start and stop recording and data checking via wireless communication.
Abrasion-resistant tube
14 March, 2009 | SMC Australia | New Zealand
SMC Pneumatics has released an abrasion resistant tube for use in areas where movement of the tube can be expected. The TUZ range of tube is designed to withstand abrasion that comes from tube flexing and movement especially within a flexible cable train environment.
Pneumatic cylinder cushioning system
14 March, 2009 | Festo Pty Ltd
The PPS self-adjusting pneumatic cushioning system adapts automatically to provide suitable cushioning characteristics within the permissible range. It enables fast but gentle travel into the end positions without the need for manual adjustment. This is achieved by the use of longitudinal slots which allow the air to escape in a controlled manner.
VSD filter
14 March, 2009 | Westek Electronics Pty Ltd
The Schaffner FN 530 combination sine wave/EMC output filter for variable speed drives solves three important problems for motors as loads for variable speed drives. These are: high dv/dt pulses, common mode high-frequency components and RF radiation.
RTU with spread spectrum radio
14 March, 2009 | Ovarro
Semaphore has introduced an integral spread spectrum radio option for the T-box LT compact remote terminal unit (RTU) and SCADA system.
Stainless steel cable tray
14 March, 2009 | Pentair
Hoffman has announced its expanded line of Clean Tray UL Type 1 stainless steel cable tray for power and data cable management in sanitary food and beverage processing and packaging environments. Clean Tray protects rated cabling and features a sloped-top sanitary design that minimises dirt, debris and mould build-up in addition to facilitating ease of cleaning. The Clean Tray line also includes numerous sloped-top fittings, variable angle fittings and telescopic straight sections that translate to greater installation savings and optimal sanitary performance.
Plant interaction hotspot tool
14 March, 2009 | Lyon MacIntyre Ltd
ExperTune’s PlantTriage software now includes a tool that graphically highlights plant interactions. Using the Interaction Hot Spots tool, engineers can quickly pinpoint the root cause of process interactions. Engineers can resolve these upsets to improve quality, energy, production rate and process uptime.
Westermo ethernet extender
14 March, 2009 | Paqworks
Westermo has released a high-speed industrial ethernet extender. The DDW-120 utilises SHDSL transmission technology, allowing existing twisted pair cables to be used to establish a high-speed remote connection between two ethernet networks. With transfer rates up to 5.7 Mbps and an operating distance of up to 15 km at lower data rates, this is an easy-to-install alternative to fibre-optic or radio systems when linking remote ethernet networks.
HMI with integrated controller
14 March, 2009 | Festo Pty Ltd
The FED-CEC is a flexible and space-optimised HMI system. The display unit and controller are combined in a single unit, which means that system designers have only one component to purchase, program and install. It is a space-saving controller concept, created by integrating a processor module based on the CoDeSys software platform into the Festo Front End Display range.
Vectron Active frequency inverter
13 March, 2009 | Bonfiglioli Transmission Pty Ltd
Bonfiglioli’s Vectron Active range of frequency inverters can be used in a wide range of applications, from continuous drives for simple conveyor belts to complex networked applications in manufacturing plant and machinery. They are also suitable for use as portable power supplies and provide a performance range that extends from 0.37 to 800 kW.
Operator interfaces
13 March, 2009 | Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
The fourth-generation Pilz PMI operator interface and diagnostic display units offer improved performance. Both the PMIvisu and PMIopen series are available in the fourth-generation specification, with the PMIvisu models being suitable for diagnostics and visualisation with PNOZmulti modular safety systems, PSS programmable safety and control systems and SafetyBUS p networks. The fourth-generation PMIvisu units can also be used as graphics systems for all common programmable logic controllers (PLCs). If custom software needs to be run on the display, then the PMIopen operator terminals can be specified.
