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.
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.
Angular position sensor
05 September, 2008 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty Ltd
ASM has introduced the POSIROT PRAS3, a magnetic angular position sensor in a compact 36 mm diameter housing. The active sensor element uses an internal, contact-free permanent magnet to determine the angular position. The measurement ranges are available in 15° increments: 0-15, 0-30, 0-45 up to 0-360°. The servo flange mounting ensures quick and easy installation for the PRAS3 series.
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.
Draw wire position transducers
05 September, 2008 | Supplied by: Applied Measurement Australia
WayCon Positionsmesstechnik is a manufacturer of draw wire position transducers for industrial use. Due to its small overall size, short assembly time and possible customisation, the SX sensor technology is a cost-effective and flexible solution for a wide range of industrial applications.
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.
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.
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.
DC motors
08 August, 2008 | Supplied by: maxon motor Australia Pty Ltd
The RE 65 power package delivers 250 W and can cope with the toughest demands. The motor is particularly suitable for applications where high efficiency, high power density and a minimal operating noise are crucial.
Quadrature encoder and counter module
08 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Advantech Australia Pty Ltd
The ADAM-5081 is a high-speed quadrature encoder and counter module for use with the ADAM-5550 series programmable automation controllers (PACs) form Advantech. The ADAM-5081 has a high isolation of 2500 VDC, a high-speed frequency mode (5 Hz–1 MHz), and a counter code at 1 MHz.
Microwave beam blockage detector
08 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Hawk Measurement Systems Pty Ltd
Hawk has announced a microwave beam blockage detector. The system uses microwave energy to detect blockage of the path between a sender and receiver. The system is suitable for high-reliability blocked chute detection in bulk material conveying and transfer systems, solving the costly problems of false tripping and failure to respond, which can occur with traditional tilt switch types.
Vacuum switches
08 August, 2008 | Supplied by: PIAB Vacuum Technologies
The VS4128 and VS4118 mini vacuum switches have been developed for industries and applications with high demands on durability, such as automotive body-in-white assembly. These aluminium switches are part of Piab’s program of vacuum pumps for decentralised systems. They are preset switches with digital output and built-in LED that indicates status.
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.
