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.
SEW-Eurodrive DR series two- and six-pole motors
20 July, 2010 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
SEW-Eurodrive has extended its DR motor series with the inclusion of two- and six-pole variants. The addition of two- and six-pole DR motor options enables more precise matching of gear ratios to a wider range of end-user applications.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Celesco PT420 cable-extension position transducers
25 May, 2010 | Supplied by: IDM Instruments
The Celesco PT420 cable-extension position transducers are available with full-scale measurement ranges from 5 to 255 cm, providing a 4-20 mA feedback signal that is linearly proportional to the position of a travelling stainless steel extension cable. The device is suitable for providing position feedback on hydraulic cylinders in factories and utilities, gate position in fresh or wastewater distribution systems or valve opening in process-related applications.
