Balluff inductive ring sensors
27 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd
Balluff’s latest inductive ring sensors can help whenever the infeed of small metal parts needs to be monitored. These ring sensors are easy to install and can be mounted side by side or stacked.
Balluff modular sensor mounting system
26 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd
The decision of where and how to locate a sensor is often not made until the machine or equipment is actually being constructed. In-house fabricated fastening systems can be expensive and time consuming, so Balluff offers a line of sensor mounting fasteners for mix-and-match flexibility.
Pepperl+Fuchs ML100-8-W sensor
19 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty Ltd
The ML100-8-W sensor with square wide beam can be used to detect transparent objects as well as objects with irregular surfaces.
Evolving automation systems drive advances in manufacturing
11 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
Intelligent software is becoming increasingly important for increasing productivity in manufacturing plants.
Omron ZX2 laser sensor
07 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd
Omron’s ZX2 laser sensor has a dynamic range of 2 million times, and is designed to provide stable measurements for any colour or surface condition, including metals, substrates, elastomers and transparent materials, using Omron’s HSDR-CMOS (high speed and dynamic range) image sensor and a stepless laser power adjustment algorithm.
Apex advances accuracy with drive solution
05 October, 2011 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
Apex Automation and Robotics, located in the north-western suburbs of Sydney, designs and builds factory automation machinery and robotic systems - from mechanical and electrical design, through to construction and commissioning. Recently, Apex was commissioned to develop an ‘automatic machining centre’ (AMC) for polymer foam panels.
Dispelling the myths about machine vision systems
30 September, 2011 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
Machine vision is a branch of engineering that uses cameras in the context of process control. Images are collected and analysed and the data extracted used for controlling an automated process or action.
Manner Sensortelemetrie non-contact torque flanges
30 September, 2011 | Supplied by: SI Instruments
Torque measuring flanges from Manner Sensortelemetrie can be employed for the measurement of both static and dynamic torques on rotating or stationary shafts and machine flanges. Using the torque and rotation speed parameters, the power flow along a shaft can be directly calculated.
Pepperl+Fuchs photoelectric slot sensor
21 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty Ltd
The Pepperl+Fuchs photoelectric range includes a special design of a through-beam sensor called a slot sensor. It is used where only a short sensing distance is needed.
Leuze HRTR 3B-V and HRTL 3B reflection light scanners
20 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd
The functions of the 3B compact series from Leuze electronic have been extended to include the HRTR 3B-V and HRTL 3B reflection light scanners.
Beckhoff EL7201 servomotor terminal for EtherCAT Terminal system
16 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty Ltd
The EL7201 servomotor terminal for the EtherCAT Terminal system is designed for highly dynamic positioning tasks. It integrates a full servo drive including an encoder system into a 12 mm terminal. The terminal is suitable for the direct connection of servomotors up to 200 W, and combining it with servo motors from the AM3100 series enables the implementation of an inexpensive servo axis. Due to the high torque and the high, stable speed, this drive solution is suitable for pick-and-place applications and for use everywhere that high dynamics, compact design and exact positioning are required.
Sick IVC-3D stainless steel 3D camera
12 September, 2011 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
The IVC-3D is a smart 3D camera that is specially designed for harsh environments. It combines imaging, lighting and analysis in a single, robust, stainless steel housing. It is suitable for a wide range of applications in the food and beverage industry. The hygienic, IP67-rated design is easy to clean, and ECOLAB certified to be resistant to aggressive cleaning agents and disinfectants.
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.
