Factory automation

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.


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.


ERD electric rod-style actuators

20 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Pneumatic Products

Tolomatic ERD electric rod-style actuators are designed as an electric alternative to pneumatic cylinders. They can deliver forces up to 334 N at speeds up to 1016 mm/s. ERD actuators are stroke configurable and are suitable for a wide variety of applications, including product changeovers, pick-and-place, sorting and diverting, and heat-staking.


Diffuse optical scanning sensors - Part 1

19 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd

There are many myths about sensors, in particular the world of diffuse scanning sensors. With many users preferring the ‘make/break’ philosophy of retro-reflective and thru-beam sensors, we thought it might be important to take a look at what diffuse scanning sensors are all about.


Automated slaughter line for salmon

16 July, 2010

Norway is now operating the first salmon slaughter line in the world to use automatic bleeding based on machine vision and robot technology. The innovation makes for more rational operation, says the system’s pilot operator.


Movidrive B application inverter

04 July, 2010 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd

The Movidrive B application inverter, suitable for manufacturers and OEMs, has seven sizes that provide power capacities ranging from 0.55 to 132 kW for standard variable speed drives and up to advanced positioning and synchronous applications.


Baldor e100 drive family with EtherNet/IP and Modbus/TCP

22 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Baldor Australia Pty Ltd

The e100 drive family has been re-engineered to become compatible with three industrial ethernet standards - EtherNet/IP, Modbus/TCP and Powerlink - as well as standard TCP/IP networks and Baldor’s Mint system building environment. The addition of EtherNet/IP and Modbus/TCP support is intended to extend the application potential of the drives in PLC-controlled applications.


Tolomatic ICR linear SmartActuator with reverse-parallel motor

21 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Pneumatic Products

Tolomatic’s ICR linear rod-style SmartActuator is available with a reverse-parallel mounted motor. With the motor mounted on top of the actuator instead of inline, the length of the total package is reduced, giving the actuator greater versatility and performance in industrial motion-control applications.


SEW-Eurodrive Movigear B decentralised mechatronic drive systems

21 June, 2010 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd

SEW-Eurodrive has released the Movigear B all-in-one decentralised mechatronic drive systems. The series comprises motor, gear unit and drive electronics in a single, compact housing. Additional features such as four communication variant options, enhanced safety functionality and a specific wet area variant are available.


Turck BIM-UNR, BIM-UNT and Q-pak sensors with WeldGuard

21 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd

Turck has announced that its BIM-UNR, BIM-UNT and Q-pak sensors are now equipped with WeldGuard protection, making them impervious to weld slag and spatter often present in MIG and TIG welding environments. The protective material has been applied to these compact, rectangular sensors’ faces and protective sleeves are also available to protect the attached connector and cordset.


Hengstler Acuro AC58-I combined absolute/incremental encoder

21 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty Ltd

The Acuro family of encoders made by Hengstler now includes the AC58-I, an encoder that can be used both for positioning and feedback applications.


Frontline benefits from ABB’s robotic technology

05 June, 2010 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

Producing perfect aluminium welds and eliminating harmful dust during polishing operations has been achieved by the acquisition of a series of CSF (Complete Surface Finishing) robotic solutions at Frontline Australasia at its plant in outer south-east Melbourne.


SEW-Eurodrive Movitrac LTE B frequency inverter

01 June, 2010 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd

The Movitrac LTE B frequency inverter is an easy-to-use inverter for simple materials handling, pump and fan applications.


SEW-Eurodrive Movitrac LTE B frequency inverter

31 May, 2010 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd

SEW-Eurodrive's Movitrac LTE B frequency inverter is an easy to use, low-cost inverter for simple materials handling, pump and fan applications.


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