AMCI DuraCoder stainless steel rotary encoders
23 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty Ltd
AMCI DuraCoders with stainless steel housings have an IP69K rating for operation in extreme conditions, and a high shaft load rating, providing a longer life cycle.
ABB Australia expands robotics service centre network
23 August, 2010 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB has announced that it has expanded its robotics service centre network to Adelaide.
Leuze electronic 2 Series miniature photoelectric sensors
17 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd
Measuring 23.1 x 12 x 8 mm, the 2 Series photoelectric sensors from Leuze electronic are smaller than a matchbox. At the same time, these throughbeam and retroreflective photoelectric sensors, and diffuse reflection light scanners offer ranges of up to 2 m.
Adlink Technology EOS-1000 PoE vision system
17 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
The EOS-1000 by Adlink Technology is a compact vision system based on the Intel Core2 Duo P8400 processor. Providing four independent PoE ports with data transfer rates up to 4 Gbps, the EOS-1000 is suitable for applications such as 3D vision robotic guidance.
Macrosensors HSD and HSDR 750 series 19 mm diameter LVDTs
17 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd
The HSD and HSDR 750 series of 19 mm diameter DC-operated LVDTs, from Macrosensors, are constructed entirely of stainless steel and hermetically sealed to make them impervious to dirt, water, steam and other corrosive elements. They are suitable for use in automatic assembly equipment and other industrial applications with hostile conditions and corrosive environments.
Omron CJ2M family of PLC CPUs
17 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd
Omron recently released its CJ2M family of PLC CPUs. Evolving from the CJ1M family, the CJ2M improves performance, features and functionality. Smaller models allow an affordable entry into advanced automation, while models at the high end enable scalable solutions.
Leuze electronic LRS 36 and LPS 36 light-section profile sensors
17 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd
The LRS 36 and LPS 36 light-section profile sensors from Leuze electronic are designed for economical object detection over long measurement ranges from 200 to 800 mm. The transmitters and receivers are contained in one easy-to-install unit with a compact but robust housing design.
Festo FinGripper
17 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Festo Pty Ltd
The FinGripper has been designed to handle fruit, bulbs or pressure-sensitive food reliably.
Siemens Sitrans WS300 shaft-driven speed sensor
17 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
The Sitrans WS300 is a shaft-driven speed sensor with four resolutions (32, 256, 1000 and 2000 pulses per revolution) so that it can be used to accurately monitor speed in both low- and high-speed applications.
Smart camera vision systems: the new approach to track and trace
02 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Automation Systems and Controls Pty Ltd
Increasing global regulations on healthcare products have many pharmaceutical manufacturers preparing to implement serialised packaging in support of full traceability and authentication requirements. However, the traditional approach of deploying turnkey serialisation solutions that integrate PC-based vision can be expensive to install, validate and maintain.
Fully automatic ink filling at intervals of seconds
30 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty Ltd
Precision Mechatronics Pty Ltd supplies application- and customer-specific machine solutions for various industries and areas of application. With the development of an ink cartridge filling machine, the company is positioning itself in a niche market; nevertheless, the demands on the machine are anything but small.
AMCI NR25 Ethernet/IP networked encoder
26 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty Ltd
The AMCI NR25 is an Ethernet/IP networked encoder and is a heavy-duty solution for single-turn and multi-turn position applications.
Kistler Staiger Mohilo NCF-H servo-driven press spindle
20 July, 2010 | Supplied by: SI Instruments
The Kistler Staiger Mohilo NCF-H is the latest model in the Kistler range of servo-driven press spindles. The NCF-H is built with a hollow shaft motor, allowing a compact design for the press spindle. The integrated piezoelectric force sensor allows extreme overload situations and dual range operation.
Micro-Epsilon confocal bore hole sensor
20 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd
The miniature confocal bore hole sensor from Micro-Epsilon, with diameter of 3.5 mm, can be used for measuring bore holes with diameters of 4.0 mm or higher. The sensor, which is rotated by an electric servomotor, can measure a number of bore hole internal characteristics, including diameter, roundness, concentricity, tapers and straightness. An integrated precision ball bearing system provides the required rotation stability.
ASM PRAS5 heavy-duty Hall effect encoders
20 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty Ltd
The ASM PRAS5 range of heavy-duty Hall effect sensors has a measuring range of 0-360° and sealing up to IP69K.