Adept Electronic Solutions announces the Adept Vision Alliance Partner Program
22 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Adept Turnkey Solutions
Adept Electronic Solutions has announced the Adept Vision Alliance Partner Program.
Inclinometers
17 June, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.pca-aus.com.au
Fraba of Germany has a range of industrial grade inclinometers with an extensive range of standard industrial protocols, Profibus, DeviceNET etc, including analog and set point versions.
Heavy-duty rod locks
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Norman G Clark Pty Ltd
Nexen’s RLSS Series rod locks deliver good holding capabilities with low backlash for demanding linear motion control applications where high accuracy is required. The spring-engaged, air-released series — available in a wide array of standard and custom sizes — features a wide clamping surface to ensure high holding forces even during power/pressure loss.
Outdoor-safe laser scanner
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
The OS2000 is a certified-safe laser scanner system for outdoor use. It combines the hardware and software of the Sick LMS outdoor laser measurement system with the safety level of the UE4470 safe programmable logic controller, which is certified as a safety component within the sense of the Machine Directive. Typical application examples of the system solution, which received approval from TÜV Rhineland, include door and gate protection, cranes, manned and unmanned vehicles, waterway structures such as bascule bridges or locks, and rail or conveyor systems.
Kinematics control solution
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
Combining kinematics control with conventional motion control, the MOVI-PLC Kinematics motion controller now provides manufacturers with six degrees of freedom controllability — comprising three-dimensional positioning and three planes of orientation.
Suction cups
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: PIAB Vacuum Technologies
Piab’s BL30-4 suction cup is the smallest suction cup in the BL40-4 family of suction cups which are specially designed for bag handling. The BL30-4P is a suction cup which features long and flexible bellows and a long and thin lip, and is intended mainly for handling lightweight products where high application speed is required.
Linear actuators
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty Ltd
The Linmot linear actuators were originally conceived to replace air cylinders where more than two positions were needed. Rated speeds over 3 m/s and peak forces up to 585 N are available now, with a 1200 N model coming later this year.
Electric linear actuators
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Applied Automation
Exlar has announced the Tritex II Series electric actuators, offering 1500 W AC powered operation and digital position control within a single, space-saving housing.
Pinpoint photoelectric sensors
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
Sick has released a range of photoelectric switches and photoelectric proximity switches in which pinpoint LED technology concentrates energy on a smaller area and increases the intensity of the light spot.
Electric rotary actuators
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Applied Automation
Exlar has announced the Tritex II Series electric actuators, offering 1500 W AC powered operation and digital position control within a single, space-saving housing.
Portescap hall sensor amplifier
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: M Rutty & Co Pty Ltd
Portescap has introduced the RoHS-compliant EBL-H-50-03 four-quadrant amplifier. With fully programmable features, this hall sensor amplifier is specifically engineered to optimise the performance of Portescap brushless motors in applications where efficiency, high acceleration or safety are of primary significance. All inputs and outputs are clearly identified to facilitate easy start-up in less than 10 minutes.
The predictive maintenance 'crystal ball'
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
Predictive maintenance programs provide miners with valuable insight into the condition of their in-service equipment, and are crucial in keeping mining and mineral processing applications online, streamlining maintenance schedules and minimising repair expenses.
Changing gears quickly: high-performance transmission production
29 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Automation Warehouse
With over 13,000 employees, the VW plant in Baunatal — 10 km south of Kassel — is Volkswagen’s second largest production site in Germany and one of the concern’s most important component suppliers. This primary transmission plant in Kassel supplies the entire Volkswagen organisation worldwide with around 2.8 million manual and automatic transmission systems annually.
High-performance controller and chassis
20 May, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.ni.com/compactrio/
The National Instruments CompactRIO programmable automation controller is an advanced embedded control and data acquisition system designed for applications that require high performance and reliability.
Integrated controller and touch screen
18 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
The Unitronics Vision570 is an all-in-one compact controller with a colour touch screen, full PLC functionality, onboard I/O options and built-in recipe capability.
