Factory automation

Vacuum handling cylinder

30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: PIAB Vacuum Technologies

The Vactivator V10 is a vacuum handling cylinder featuring automatic stroke control. The cylinder is available in V10/20 article number 01.12.645, with a stroke of 0-20 mm.


Linear displacement sensor

30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd

Turck has introduced the Q25L sensor, a magnetically actuated linear displacement sensor designed to detect piston position on pneumatic cylinders.


Rod-style electric linear actuator

30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Pneumatic Products

The ICR Plus linear rod-style SmartActuator from Tolomatic is a fully programmable integrated actuator for complex industrial motion-control applications requiring 100% duty-cycle performance.


Entry-level PLC

30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

Designed for standalone operation in smaller industrial applications and mechanical engineering, the AC500-eCo PLC can be adapted to meet individual requirements.


Clear object sensor

30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd

Banner Engineering's World-Beam QS30 clear object sensor, is designed to provide reliable, clear object detection to solve challenging applications.


Electric gripper

30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Festo Pty Ltd

The HGPLE electric gripper from Festo with an integrated motor and a gear unit provides variable positioning and speed control, giving users controlled and secure gripping. The unit is suitable for applications where no compressed air is available.


Capacitive sensors

30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltd

The KQ capacitive sensors from ifm efector have been optimised for the detection of conductive media through non-metallic vessel walls.


Wireless PAC system

30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Systems 22 Pty Ltd

Wireless local area networking (WLAN) capabilities have been added to all of Opto 22's ethernet-based Snap PAC system components, including all of its standalone and rack-mounted programmable automation controllers.


Linear position sensor

30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Festo Pty Ltd

The SMAT-8M position transmitter from Festo is installed like an ordinary reed switch. Due to its compact design, the SMAT-8M can be securely installed flush in the slot of grippers and compact cylinders where it is protected from mechanical damage.


Servo-controlled stepper motor range

30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: M Rutty & Co Pty Ltd

FAS Technology is focused on developing new technologies in the field of motion control with DSP technology.


PLC ethernet module

30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd

Omron has recently introduced the CP1W-CIF41, an add-on ethernet option board for CP1 PLCs, enabling communications to these micro PLCs over ethernet networks, boosting their flexibility and usefulness.


Electric cylinder actuator

30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd

Presenting a high-performance alternative to pneumatic and hydraulic actuating cylinders, SEW-Eurodrive's CMS electric cylinder series provides accurate linear positioning for a wide range of single-plane motion applications.


Rail brakes

30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Norman G Clark Pty Ltd

Nexen RB and RBE series rail brakes are available in spring-engaged and electric models, delivering a secure hold in the broadest range of linear motion control applications.


Smarter robotic palletising

14 July, 2009 | Supplied by: JMP Engineering Ltd

More and more, customers are wanting to automate the palletising function within their production facilities but are often unable to provide space for such a system. And in today’s current economic conditions, customers are becoming even more focused on the return on investment of their capital equipment purchases.


Hyperspectral imaging sensors

25 June, 2009 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty Ltd

Headwall’s Hyperspec VIS family of integrated hyperspectral imaging sensors for the 380 to 825 nm spectral range are designed for spectral sensing and chemical imaging. Hyperspectral imaging is used for mission-critical applications ranging from process monitoring to moving webs of product across conveyor lines where precise colour measurement is critical to the application.


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