Sensor technologies to detect pneumatic cylinder position
27 November, 2012 by Jack Moermond, Product Line Manager, Balluff, Inc | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdTo integrate a pneumatic cylinder into an automated system, it is necessary to supply signals to the controller indicating the position status of the cylinders. Pneumatic cylinder manufacturers, machine builders and end users have developed a number of ways to detect extension or retraction of a pneumatic cylinder and provide a signal to the control system.
Slicing cheese with automated precision
23 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation’s ControlLogix helped a large-scale New Zealand cheese manufacturer automate its cheese slicing process.
Turck LI inductive linear position sensor
23 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty LtdThe Turck LI inductive linear position sensor has an enhanced electronics architecture that increases the effective output rate of the sensor from 1 to 5 kHz.
Allen-Bradley Micro850 and Micro830 PLCs
22 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation has released the Allen-Bradley Micro850 and enhanced Micro830 PLCs, both featuring embedded motion capabilities for up to three axes of motion.
Hengstler AR 62/63 heavy-duty absolute encoder
21 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty LtdThe Hengstler AR 62/63 heavy-duty absolute encoder offers a rugged enclosure and generously dimensioned, rigid ball-bearings.
AMCI SMD23E 3-in-1 integrated motion control package with ethernet
16 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty LtdThe SMD23E integrates a stepper motor, drive and controller into one compact package, with an optional encoder available for move verification.
Turck BIM-UNTK magnetic cylinder sensor
09 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty LtdThe Turck BIM-UNTK is a short magnetic field sensor for detecting the piston position in compact pneumatic cylinders.
Allen-Bradley Kinetix 6000M integrated drive motor
06 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaThe Kinetix 6000M integrated drive motor combines servo drive and motor technologies in a compact, on-machine package.
LinMot P10-70 series of linear actuators
02 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty LtdThe P10-70 series of motors can provide peak forces up to 2500 N, velocities up to 8 m/s and accelerations up to 90 g.
Adept Technology SmartController EX robot motion controller
02 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Adept Technology International LtdAdept designed the SmartController EX for use with Cobra s-series SCARA robots, Viper six-axis robots, Quattro parallel robots and Python Linear Modules.
Aerotech Nmark AGV galvanometers and CLS galvo controllers for laser micromachining
30 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Lastek Pty LtdUsing advanced interpolation electronics, the Nmark controller provides greater than 24 bits of effective resolution with 2D positioning accuracy of 10 microns or better.
Exlar K90 Series electric linear actuators
23 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Applied AutomationThe K90 Series actuators offer three performance levels and allow the use of third-party motors.
FEAS MSM3 motor motion controller
22 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty LtdThe MSM3 offers standstill recognition without tacho alternator and is suitable for most AC and DC motors.
Omron Electronics CP1L-E series micro servo controller
15 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdBuilt on the CP1L platform, the CP1L-E now offers an ethernet port, two analog inputs and pulse I/O as standard features.
Network Technologies VOPEX-C6HD Series 8-port HDMI splitter/extenders
10 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Interworld Electronics and Computer IndustriesThe VOPEX-C6HD Series splitter/extenders simultaneously distribute uncompressed HDMI video over a single CAT5e/6 cable to up to eight displays up to 100 m from the source.
