Factory automation

Industry pushes science

29 September, 2008 | Supplied by: Fast Automation Pty Ltd

The Antarctic Plateau is considered the most inhospitable inhabited place on Earth. At Dome C, within the Australian Antarctic Territory, mid-winter minimum temperatures drop to -81°C and access to and from the outside world becomes impossible outside the very small window of 12 weeks, during which time the sun rises above the horizon.


Robots help recreate the Big Bang

26 September, 2008

Two of ABB's IRB 140 robots were part of the laser welding system that manufactured the two accelerator rings of the Large Hadron Collider, located at CERN on the Swiss-French border.


Hall sensor amplifier

05 September, 2008 | Supplied by: M Rutty & Co Pty Ltd

With fully programmable features, this hall sensor amplifier is specifically engineered to optimise the performance of Portescap’s brushless motors in applications where efficiency, high acceleration or safety are of primary significance. All inputs and outputs are clearly identified to facilitate easy startup in less than 10 mins.


Vacuum silencers

05 September, 2008 | Supplied by: PIAB Vacuum Technologies

The Mini and Midi Coax silencers have been developed by Piab so that users can enjoy a lower sound level when using the Coax cartridges for direct integration or when using them on the Vacuum Gripper Systems VGS or the pump unit PMAT/Vactrap platforms.


DC motor motion controllers

05 September, 2008 | Supplied by: ERNTEC Pty Ltd

The configuration of the electronics in these Faulhaber motion controllers is based on a digital signal processor (DSP), which enables a high performance as well as precise positioning and low speeds. The high degree of efficiency permits a continuous output current of up to 6 A.


Miniature stepper motor

05 September, 2008 | Supplied by: ERNTEC Pty Ltd

With an outer diameter of 6 mm, a length of 9.3 mm and weighing 1.4 g, the ADM 0620 is claimed to be the smallest two-phase miniature stepper motor in the world.


Brushless DC servomotor

05 September, 2008 | Supplied by: ERNTEC Pty Ltd

The Faulhaber Series 2057 motor is fitted with a high-energy rare earth magnet which results in a very responsive mechanical time constant of only 8 ms. The skew winding in combination with the laminated stator also provides good heat dissipation and high overload capability.


Inclinometer

05 September, 2008 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty Ltd

ASM has introduced the PTAS2 inclinometer series with ranges from ±15 to ±180° in a robust, IP68-rated stainless steel housing. This sensor has been tested to withstand harsh conditions, which makes it suitable for a wide range of applications such as factory automation machines and robotics, mobile cranes, draw bridges, adjustable platforms and off-highway construction equipment.


AC servomotors

05 September, 2008 | Supplied by: M Rutty & Co Pty Ltd

The short mechanical time constant of the Mavolor MA Series AC servomotors makes them suitable for control operations, while an extremely short electrical time constant provides high peak torque at high speed. A high ‘theoretical’ acceleration also gives an extremely fast response time.


Air gap sensor

05 September, 2008 | Supplied by: Festo Pty Ltd

The Sopa air gap sensor is designed to be used in tooling applications to make sure that a part is seated properly in a jig before it is machined, welded or assembled. It is able to measure gaps of between 20 and 200 micron. The Sopa air gap sensor is precise enough to detect if a work piece is obstructed by a human hair.


Clean room robot

05 September, 2008 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB has upgraded its IRB 6640 robot to create a ‘clean room’ version. Working in close cooperation with strategic partners from the photovoltaic industry, the project was undertaken in response to the strict specifications for thin film production processes used in solar module manufacturing, where cleanliness is a critical factor.


Synchronous servomotors

05 September, 2008 | Supplied by: M Rutty & Co Pty Ltd

Mavilor’s BL Series is a synchronous electrical servomotor, with three winding phases, supplied with sinusoidal or trapezoidal current wave forms.


Oil analysis sensor

05 September, 2008 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd

The DUO10A oil analysis sensor is designed to aid the prevention of unplanned gear-unit downtime. It allows the early detection of gear-unit oil deterioration and can prevent eventual gear-unit damage or failure, making it a key element of any effective predictive maintenance program.


Water sensors

05 September, 2008 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd

Banner Engineering World-Beam QS30H2O opposed mode water sensors provide a solution for efficiently detecting water-based liquids in clear, frosted, coloured or even partially opaque bottles or containers.


Applied Measurement linear position sensor

05 September, 2008 | Supplied by: Applied Measurement Australia

The LCIT series is based on a patented linear position sensor design that features all of the benefits of current LVDT (linear variable differential transformer) inductive technology, but at a significantly lower cost.


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