Sick ColorRanger E 3D and colour camera
09 September, 2011 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
Sick has introduced a high-speed 3D camera with high-quality colour capability. By measuring both the 3D shape and the colour of parts, more reliable decisions can be made to allow production plants to improve their up-time, throughput, and product quality. The ColorRanger E replaces the need for several different cameras for the same task, which reduces the solution cost and complexity.
Tolomatic IMA 55 integrated-motor rod-style actuator
07 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Pneumatic Products
Tolomatic’s larger version of its integrated-motor rod-style actuator is capable of delivering up to 13.3 kN of force with a standard ball screw at a top speed of 30 cm/s. The Tolomatic IMA55 actuator is the largest and most powerful integrated-motor rod-style actuator the company makes and delivers increased dynamic performance and longer service life compared to traditional rod-style actuators. The IMA55 actuator’s integrated motor design is suitable for applications such as pressing, clamping, valve control, spot welding and volumetric filling.
GE Intelligent Platforms PACSystems with integrated real-time ProfiNet
06 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd
GE Intelligent Platforms has launched PACSystems with integrated real-time ProfiNet, a global open protocol over standard ethernet, and that is made for businesses moving from centralised control systems to ethernet-based distributed structures. It provides a high-speed network with the ability to drop large amounts of I/O without compromising performance and can operate in high-noise areas and cover large distances in real time with redundancy capabilities to maximise uptime.
Zero-Max composite disc servomotor shaft couplings
05 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Naismith Engineering & Manufacturing Co Pty Ltd
Zero-Max composite disc (CD) shaft couplings combine high-performance materials, design features and precision, making them suitable for demanding servomotor systems.
Banner A-Gage EZ-Array measuring light curtain with IO-Link
31 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner Engineering’s A-Gage EZ-Array two-piece measuring light curtain with IO-Link output is designed to provide a cost-effective measuring sensor solution for quick and simple installations. These sensors provide high-speed, precise process monitoring and inspection, profiling and web-guiding applications such as package and baggage sizing on material handling conveyors, profiling/positioning of packages or material in process, web edge guiding, log diameter measurement and carpet to nap edge detection.
TEA Transmissions AK series mechanical linear guides
24 August, 2011 | Supplied by: TEA Transmissions Pty Ltd
Ready to attach direct to the user’s geared motor, the AK series mechanical linear guides can provide a high-quality, reliable and easy-to-install solution to finding a system that is also compact.
ABB custom robotic motor and gear unit packages
22 August, 2011 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB is offering motor and gear unit packages that enable robot integrators to create custom solutions for workpiece positioners, robot carriers, track motions, servo guns and indexing conveyers. The motor and gear units are designed to optimise cost-efficiency and performance, and to simplify integration and operation.
Pepperl+Fuchs MLE76100-8-H-100-RT/59/115/136 background suppression sensor
17 August, 2011 | Supplied by: http://www.pepperl-fuchs.com.au/australia/en/classid_47.htm?view=productdetails&prodid=45301
The MLE76100-8-H-100-RT/59/115/136 background suppression sensor has a hygienic design suitable for the food and beverage industry.
Banner Engineering TM18 EZ-Beam compact photoelectric sensor
16 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner Engineering’s TM18 EZ-Beam compact photoelectric sensor is designed for use in heavy-duty environments. The TM18 offers a nickel-plated, die-cast zinc metal housing, as well as completely epoxy encapsulated electronics. Rated IP69K, the TM18 provides durability and resistance in harsh sensing environments, especially in high-pressure washdown applications. Featuring a compact, right-angle shape, an 18 mm threaded barrel mount and integral all-metal M12 quick disconnect, the TM18 sensor has the ability to fit in tight places and avoid sensor damage during machine assembly, transport, maintenance and operation.
Gudel gantry robot systems
15 August, 2011 | Supplied by: CNC Design Pty Ltd
Güdel gantry systems are claimed to expand users’ horizontal and vertical reach for a diverse range of materials handling requirements. The systems require less floor space than floor-mounted robots while offering a high degree of safety and accuracy.
Omron Type FQ Series vision sensor
12 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd
Omron’s Type FQ Series vision sensor incorporates full-blown image processing capabilities in a palm-size footprint.
Allen-Bradley Micro800 controllers and Connected Components Workbench
03 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
Allen-Bradley Micro800 controllers and Connected Components Workbench software offer fully customisable solutions for nano- and micro-level controller applications. Together, the controllers and software are easy to configure, install and maintain. Designed to be used with other Allen-Bradley component class products, such as drives, motion control and operator interface products, the controllers are part of a solution bundle that offers machine builders easy selection, installation and commissioning of their low-cost, stand-alone machines.
ifm efector T, R and C series full-metal inductive sensors
02 August, 2011 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltd
ifm has developed three series of full-metal sensors to meet different challenging requirements. The sensors can withstand a high temperature range up to 100°C, have a protection rating of IP69K and feature a non-stick coating or a correction factor of K=0.
Balluff Q40 multi-metal inductive proximity sensor
15 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd
The Balluff Q40 inductive proximity sensor provides sensing ranges up to 40 mm in a small housing, with weld field immunity and the ability to sense aluminium and steel at the same distance. Each sensor head can be mounted in five positions and has highly visible corner LEDs. The connector outlet is also adjustable within a 270° range.
Replacing linear encoders with magnetostrictive sensing
15 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Designing with magnetostrictive sensors opens many options. Engineers are increasingly finding that magnetostrictive linear position sensors can replace their linear encoders in applications while improving productivity and reducing cost of ownership.
