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.
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.
Inverter/geared motor combination
05 August, 2008 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
The Movimot ‘D’ extends the continuous operating power of SEW-Eurodrive’s Movimot range of inverter/geared motor combinations to 4 kW. Incorporating SEW-Eurodrive’s MEPS-compliant and high-efficiency DR motor series and backwards-compatible with previous Movimot versions, the Movimot ‘D’ provides a flexible, energy-efficient, decentralised drive solution.
Linear motors complement today’s linear motion technologies
28 July, 2008 by Jack Barrett, Tim Harned and Jim Monnich | Supplied by: Parker (Aust) Pty Ltd
Today’s linear motion applications are more demanding than ever before. Faster throughput, more exact positioning, longer life, less maintenance, fewer moving parts; the list is never ending. Motion control companies strive to meet and exceed these requirements by continual technological advancement.
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.
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.
Stepper motors
08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Festo Pty Ltd
The EMMS-ST range of stepper motors supplements the CMMS-ST range of drives.
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.
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.
Brushless DC servomotors
08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: ERNTEC Pty Ltd
The elctromechanically commutated Smartshell DC micromotors from Faulhaber are made with an all-in-one design concept — lamination stack, coil and PCB combined in a single-moulded injection — which provides the motors with a robust housing. The rotor consists of a permanent NdFeB magnet fitted onto a through shaft supported by preloaded ball bearings.
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.
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.
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.
