Research and development helps Australian manufacturers
25 July, 2008
Melbourne-based automation and robotics specialist Andrew Donald Design Engineers is reaping great benefits from its work with Australian manufacturers. The company works with its customers to design automated processes to improve efficiency and productivity, and with its strong focus on research and development, has claimed the Australian Government’s R&D Tax Concession since 1998.
PCA inclinometers
17 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Plant Control & Automation
Inclinometers are a valuable device for measuring the angle of equipment without any moving parts; the solid-state system is housed in a rugged metal case for mounting directly onto machinery. Fraba/Posital have recently extended their range from ±15°, 15° or 30° to include a single-axis unit capable of measuring the full 360°, and a dual axis unit with ±80° — both with CanOpen output protocol.
Linear motors and slide components
08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty Ltd
Linmot linear motors and Gimatic slide parts and components are designed for most end-of-arm tooling needs and robotic systems.
Solid-state relay
08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
Rockwell Automation has expanded its range of Allen-Bradley 700SH solid-state relays with the addition of increased load capacities up to 100 A and 660 V. This extends the applicability of the 700SH series for a wider range of precision-controlled, high switching frequency applications, such as temperature control in packaging, food processing, plastics and HVAC industries.
Compact field controllers
08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty Ltd
National Instruments has announced three Compact Fieldpoint Controllers that deliver increased performance, higher processor speed and significantly improved ethernet throughput. The NI cFP-2220, cFP-2210 and cFP-2200 controllers include a 400 MHz PowerPC processor and Wind River VxWorks real-time operating system (RTOS) for greater processing power and faster data analysis.
Brushless DC motors
08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: M Rutty & Co Pty Ltd
The GR 22, G 30.1 and G 30.0 motors are now available in versions with neodymium magnets. Compared with the basic version of the motors with ferrite magnets, they offer up to 30% higher starting torque. The speed characteristic of these motors under load is marked by a flatter characteristic curve and thus smaller variations in speed.
Faulhaber linear DC servomotor
08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: ERNTEC Pty Ltd
The LM 1247 series linear DC servomotor by Faulhaber, with dimensions as small as 12.5 x 47 mm and a weight of merely 56 g, can produce a peak force of up to 9.4 N at full power. The standard product has a stroke length of 20 mm and is optionally available up to 80 mm.
Compact stepper drive
08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Automated Motion Systems Pty Ltd
The Plus-B series of stepper motor drives is suitable for high-power single- and dual-axis motion control applications where high speed and resolution are required. They are AC powered and require only a mains transformer and a suitable controller with step and direction output signals.
CMMS-ST motor controllers
08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Festo Pty Ltd
The CMMS-ST drives supplement the EMMS-ST range of stepper motors and together they provide a ‘servo light’ solution. This combination offers fully controlled motion, optimum operating reliability and various options for torque and force control.
Selectable vector drives
08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Automated Motion Systems Pty Ltd
Eltra has released a range of flange-mounted incremental shaft encoders constructed from stainless steel. They have been designed specifically for application in mining, offshore installations, cranes and winches, food and beverage manufacture and other applications where corrosion can be a problem.
Dunkermotoren brushless DC servomotors
08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: M Rutty & Co Pty Ltd
Dunkermotoren has released the BG 42, an optimised brushless DC-motor with Hall sensors and flying leads as well as the brushless DC servomotor BG 45 with integrated power and logic electronics. They provide output power up to 75 W and torque up to 16 Ncm.
DC motor and drive packages
08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: M Rutty & Co Pty Ltd
Electronically commutated DC motors now incorporate functions that were previously the preserve of AC servo-motors. With output powers up to 500 W and torques up to 5 Nm, the BG75 DC motors by Dunkermotoren are able to take on numerous drive tasks in industrial automation.
Micro-assembly station
08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Assembly Technologies Pty Ltd
The Micro-Assembly-System from Deprag Schulz is 450 x 802 x 680 mm in width, depth and height and is lightweight, allowing uncomplicated transportation. The working range is 176 x 176 x 80 mm with a position accuracy of ±1 µm.
M-Gage wireless vehicle sensor
08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner Engineering has introduced the M-Gage wireless sensor node for vehicle sensing using Banner’s new SureCross Wireless Network. The specially optimised M-Gage wireless sensor is encapsulated in a rugged, IP67 SureCross node enclosure and accompanied by a long-lasting FlexPower battery.
DC motors with integrated drives
08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: M Rutty & Co Pty Ltd
The GR53 and GR63 motors from Dunkermotoren are cost-effective DC commutator motors with comprehensive digital electronic regulation and control.
