Factory automation

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.


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.


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.


Solar cell production robot

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

ABB has announced a standard compact solution for solar cell manufacturing plants — the FlexPicker-System Solar. The standardised robotic cell was specially designed for loading, unloading and handling processes in automated production lines for solar cells.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Vision-guided keg depalletising

25 August, 2008 | Supplied by: ControlVision Ltd

Canterbury Breweries supplies draft beer in kegs to many of New Zealand’s South Island drinking establishments. These kegs come in 25 or 50 kg sizes and are recycled through a system that sees full kegs leaving the brewery on wooden pallets and empty kegs returning from the pubs and restaurants on the same pallets.


Self-contained through-beam sensors

25 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd

When they first arrived on the scene, photoelectric sensors debuted as through-beam devices using lights and reflectors. Over the years, they’ve blossomed into full lines of specialised designs, each excelling at a certain job.


Fastening tool controller

08 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Hawker Richardson

Stanley Assembly Technologies has introduced the QA Alpha controller for DC electric fastening. The controller has enhanced process capabilities and easy-to-use Embedded Toolbox software. It is also compatible with the full range of Stanley QPM DC electric tools, from 0.6 to 2000 Nm and higher.


PLC

08 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty Ltd

Using the latest technology, the Eaton Logic Controller (ELC) is a reduced sized PLC with many module selections, providing only what you want for the price you desire.


Motor monitoring relays

08 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP

The PMDsigma electronic monitoring relays monitor values such as voltage, current, temperature or phase sequence. The first unit in the range monitors true power. This provides an early warning system for hazardous plant conditions, with no requirement for additional sensors.


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