Factory automation

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.


Machine vision cameras

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Adept Total Turnkey Solutions

PPT Vision has released the Impact T3X Intelligent Cameras. The series delivers high-end machine vision power and flexibility in a compact form factor, with onboard image processing, real-time I/O and 128 MB of onboard memory.


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.


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.


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.


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.


OsiSense ultrasonic sensor

01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

The OsiSense ultrasonic sensor uses a piezoelectric transducer that acts as both transmitter and receiver and can detect any object without contact, regardless of the material, nature, colour or degree of transparency.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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