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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ASM PMIR7 series incremental encoder magnetic rings
20 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty Ltd
The Posirot PMIR7 series incremental encoder magnetic rings from ASM are available in three sizes to accommodate different shaft sizes and yield up to 184,320 pulses per revolution in conjunction with the quadrature encoder read head PMIS4. Both units were designed to operate in harsh environments.
Moog Machine Controller Series 600
20 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Moog Australia Pty Ltd
The Moog Machine Controller Series 600 includes a CPU with fast processing speed, a range of digital and high-resolution analog I/Os, sensor modules and integrated temperature control as well as various fieldbus communications modules. A range of HMIs is also offered, including one directly driven by the controller or a separate PC-based HMI. All modules are programmed in the same programming environment, the Moog Application Software Suite (MASS).
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%.
AMCI R11 resolvers
17 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty Ltd
AMCI has announced recent mechanical advancements made to the R11 (size 11 resolvers) that increase reliability and maximise equipment uptime.
Exlar SLM and SLG rotary actuators
17 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Applied Automation
Exlar’s SLM and SLG rotary actuators are now available with Class I, Division 2 Certification, meeting application requirements for use in hazardous environments.
