Factory automation

Banner Engineering iVu Plus touch screen vision sensors

25 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd

The upgraded iVu touch screen vision sensor range, iVu Plus, from Banner Engineering adds ethernet connectivity and more advanced inspection capabilities. Ethernet connectivity enables iVu Plus sensors to more easily share inspection data directly with PLCs, PCs or other factory devices. The range is also capable of storing up to 30 inspections, accommodating rapid product changeover, while a new sort sensor function facilitates object sorting.


Parker PROmech precision linear positioner family

25 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Parker (Aust) Pty Ltd

The PROmech family of positioners is designed for OEMs needing simple positioning solutions for instrument and light industrial applications.


Hengstler RI64 incremental encoder

25 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty Ltd

The Hengstler RI64 incremental encoder has a robust design, making it high-shock and vibration resistant, and is commonly used for feedback in asynchronous motors and industrial applications.


Banner Engineering World-Beam QS30AFF400 and QS30AF600 sensors

25 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd

The World-Beam QS30AFF400 foreground suppression sensor and QS30AF600 background suppression sensor use linear imager technology to provide a sensing solution for many industrial applications, including part-in-place detection, feeder-bowl control and package detection on conveyors.


ABB ArcPack robotic welding package

25 February, 2011 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

The ArcPack robotic welding package is designed to offer high-quality welds with minimum downtime. The package includes ABB’s fifth-generation IRC5 controller, the touch-screen interface FlexPendant, RobotWare Arc programming software and an IRB1410 industrial robot to deliver an integrated solution for arc welding. The package is also provided with the company’s RPC welding power source suited for metal inert gas (MIG) and metal active gas (MAG) welding automation.


ASM Positape WB17KT series stainless steel tape sensors

25 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty Ltd

The ASM Positape WB17KT series of stainless steel tape sensors provide measurement ranges of 3500, 6500 and 10000 mm. They are robust sensors featuring a long service life and a compact housing specifically designed for rugged and harsh environments.


Unitronics Vision560 PLC

25 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd

The Unitronics Vision560 PLC, provides 1,024 I/O options with data logging and built-in recipe capability.


Plant Control & Automation DZ260 series universal motion monitors

24 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Plant Control & Automation

The DZ260 series universal motion monitors provide a comprehensive range of motion options and can operate with input signals ranging from 0.1 to 1 MHz.


Rockwell Automation to focus on partnering at AUSPACK PLUS 2011

17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

At the AUSPACK PLUS 2011 exhibition in March, Rockwell Automation will focus on furthering cooperative partnerships with machine-builders and OEMs, emphasising a consultative approach to helping companies achieve their business goals.


Posital Optocode series of absolute encoders

27 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Plant Control & Automation

Posital’s Optocode series of absolute encoders with industrial ethernet interfaces is designed for high-speed requirements in robot cells and press lines, transfer lines, handling tasks and further applications in industries such as automobile production.


Micro-Epsilon optoNCDT 1402SC IP69K laser displacement sensor

11 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd

The Micro-Epsilon optoNCDT 1402SC IP69K laser displacement sensor is a laser triangulation sensor with stainless steel housing for protection from harsh environments.


Posital ACS II series inclinometers

10 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Plant Control & Automation

Posital has extended its range of inclinometers based on MEMS technology with the ACS II series. The devices have shock resistance up to 100g and vibration resistance up to 10g. Their IP69K protection means that they are suited for rugged environments, since they resist high-pressure cleaning and can be installed in mobile machines, and they are designed for a wide temperature range (-40 to +85°C).


Electric motors for dry and wet areas

08 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Lafert Electric Motors

Motors used in food production areas are primarily selected for either ‘dry’ areas or ‘wet’ areas. These are entirely different situations with very different demands. We assume we are looking at safe areas, where there is no hazard from combustible gas or liquids.


Gefran ONP1-A magnetostrictive linear position sensor

20 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Panduit International Ltd

The Gefran ONP1-A contactless magnetostrictive linear position sensor consists of an alloy body containing the sensor and all electronics to produce 4-20 mA proportional to the position of a magnet along the body. The magnet can be mounted on a separate mechanical part, or on a sliding carriage that moves on tracks on the alloy body. Power supply is 24 VDC ±20%.


Exlar EL100 explosion-proof linear actuators

20 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Applied Automation

Exlar’s linear actuator line has been expanded to include the EL100 explosion-proof linear actuators, rated for Class I, Div 1, Groups B, C, D and T3 hazardous environments. The EL100 linear actuators also meet ATEX requirements for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and are in conformity with the EU ATEX Directive 94/9/EC.


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