E-Rodless electric actuators
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New Zealand
The E-Rodless range of electric actuators is designed to reduce the installation and commissioning time normally associated with some electric actuators.
Reducing packaging planned downtime: effective sensor application — Part 1
25 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd
Sensor technology is constantly evolving, giving OEM packaging machine designers new ways to reduce the cost of their machine designs while decreasing planned downtime during machine changeovers.
Programmable logic controller
12 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Direct Automation Pty Ltd
The Click PLC is the first of a range of inexpensive PLC components designed to offer practical features in an easy-to-use, compact yet expandable design. This line of micro-brick PLCs with stackable I/O modules and free programming software is suitable for first-time users as well as experienced programmers.
Beckhoff wins Windows Embedded Partner Excellence Award
11 November, 2008
Beckhoff has received the 2008 Windows Embedded Partner Excellence Award, in recognition of its innovative and creative application of Windows Embedded technology.
NHP and Inaco assume Rockwell distributions
07 November, 2008
Inaco Automation Controls and NHP Electrical Engineering Products will assume distribution roles for Rockwell Automation products in Australia and New Zealand, effective 7 November 2008.
Stainless steel inductive sensors
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltd
The 316 stainless steel, metal face sensor line is designed and tested to provide reliable position indication in harsh food and beverage applications.
ABB Australia low-voltage AC motors
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB Australia has launched low-voltage AC motors with improved energy efficiency and life cycle value. The motors are available from 0.06 to 95 kW while the frame size starts from 56, going all the way to 250. The range is classified into three ranges: general performance, industrial performance and process performance. Frame materials include cast iron and aluminium.
Digital signal conditioner
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd
The SA40082 is a 3-channel digital signal conditioner from Spectron Systems Technology. Originally designed as an integral tri-axis electronic inclinometer, this versatile signal conditioning module can be used in various other applications.
Laser-line profile sensor
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd
The scanControl 2700/ 2710 laser line profile sensor from Micro-Epsilon can acquire profiles of the most varied target surfaces. Consisting of a compact sensor with integrated electronics, it is suitable for an industrial environment, especially in automation systems because of its relative small size. Typical tasks include measurement of profiles, angles, gaps and clearance.
Proximity sensors
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Control Devices Australia
Infra International manufactures a range of inductive proximity sensors designed to fit a wide range of industrial sensing applications. All Infra proximity sensors are designed, built and quality tested in house at its factory in Italy. The sensors are available in 4, 5, 6.5, 8, 12, 18 and 30 mm diameter sizes and sensing distances from 0.8 to 20 mm.
Metal face inductive sensors
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltd
The metal face sensor product line from ifm efector is designed and tested to provide reliable position indication in the toughest welding and stamping applications.
Firewire cameras
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Intelligent Vision
Designed for use in machine vision and industrial applications, the KP-FD140F and KP-FD32F cameras from Hitachi are high-resolution single-colour CCD progressive scan cameras with IEEEE 1394.b. The latest Firewire B interface allows direct high-speed data transfer between the camera and the PC using a small eight-conductor cable.
Positive pressure gripper
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New Zealand
Many applications requiring materials handling techniques employ the use of a vacuum pump, vacuum ejectors and vacuum pads. Often it is not possible to employ vacuum pick-up due to the material or the sensitive or physical nature of the product.
Multifunction timer
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty Ltd
The Eaton Durant E42A24M multifunction timer features an 11-pin base with two timed changeover outputs. The timer features seven multifunction modes that include on delay, off delay, single shot, percentage timer, pulse output, timing after a pulse, and timing after closing or opening a contact.
DVT 515 and 535 vision sensors
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Intelligent Vision
The DVT 515 and 535 are the lowest cost models in the DVT vision sensor family which includes a choice of products to meet a range of performance requirements — from simple part inspection to defect detection, high-resolution and colour applications.
