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.
Stepper motors
08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Festo Pty Ltd
The EMMS-ST range of stepper motors supplements the CMMS-ST range of drives.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
