Colour vision sensor
15 March, 2009 | Omron Electronics Pty Ltd
The FZ3 colour vision sensor, providing true colour technology, high dynamic range and five million pixels resolution, is designed to make it possible to automate inspection of low-contrast colour objects at high speed with reliable results. Omron’s Advanced Real Color Sensing (ARCS) engine captures and processes 16.77 million colours, approaching human colour perception, and is claimed to outperform systems that use monochrome or false-colour contrast conversion and analysis methods.
Linear actuator
15 March, 2009 | Pneumatic Products
The MXB-U belt-driven linear actuator from Tolomatic features an unguided carriage system that is capable of velocities of up to 500 cm/s and accelerations of up to 3000 cm/s2.
Thickness sensor for injection moulding
15 March, 2009 | TRE Associates
TRE Measurement and Kaman Sensors have developed a sensor that measures the thickness of plastic as it is being moulded. It can also measure the gap between the mould and the core during set-up to ensure proper position.
Capacitive sensor
14 March, 2009 | Turck Australia Pty Ltd
The BCF10 capacitive sensor’s small size makes it more flexible for mounting in level applications and it has the ability to detect liquids with high concentrations of chlorides, such as soaps and cleaners. Turck’s noise immunity technology has been retooled for a flat pack housing.
Brass bearing cages
14 March, 2009 | Statewide Bearings
NKE Austria has introduced solid brass bearing cages with an improved design. With their reduced mass, the cages cut the rolling bearings’ energy absorption and prevent sliding friction.
Belt-driven actuators
14 March, 2009 | Pneumatic Products
The MXB-P belt-driven linear actuators from Tolomatic feature a profiled rail guidance system that allows large moment loads, high-speed operation and high precision. With a carriage that employs THK Caged Ball bearings, the MXB-P linear actuator is capable of velocities of up to 3810 mm/s and accelerations of up to 30.48 m/s2. MXB-P belt-driven actuators are suitable for multi-axis applications such as test stations, product handling, laser marking, material cutting, adhesive dispensing or applications that require high linear velocities and accelerations, long stroke lengths and high duty cycles.
Robotic tool changer module
14 March, 2009 | Romheld Automation Pty Ltd
ATI-Industrial Automation has introduced a high-power tool changer electrical module that passes current up to 28 A, 500 VAC/700 VDC and includes Amphenol MS-style connectors and a protective earth safety ground. Other features include a fluid-resistant seal on the contacts and specially designed contact pins for low resistance.
Process optimisation solution for energy generation
14 March, 2009 | Honeywell Building Solutions
Honeywell Process Solutions has announced its Advanced Energy Solutions, a suite of process control, monitoring and optimisation applications designed specifically for industrial power-generation facilities.
DeviceNet gateway
14 March, 2009 | Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck has expanded its line of BL20 economy modules with the release of a DeviceNet gateway. This addition augments Turck’s current PROFIBUS-DP and CANopen gateways for the BL20 economy system.
VSD filter
14 March, 2009 | Westek Electronics Pty Ltd
The Schaffner FN 530 combination sine wave/EMC output filter for variable speed drives solves three important problems for motors as loads for variable speed drives. These are: high dv/dt pulses, common mode high-frequency components and RF radiation.
Stainless steel cable tray
14 March, 2009 | Pentair
Hoffman has announced its expanded line of Clean Tray UL Type 1 stainless steel cable tray for power and data cable management in sanitary food and beverage processing and packaging environments. Clean Tray protects rated cabling and features a sloped-top sanitary design that minimises dirt, debris and mould build-up in addition to facilitating ease of cleaning. The Clean Tray line also includes numerous sloped-top fittings, variable angle fittings and telescopic straight sections that translate to greater installation savings and optimal sanitary performance.
Pneumatic cylinder cushioning system
14 March, 2009 | Festo Pty Ltd
The PPS self-adjusting pneumatic cushioning system adapts automatically to provide suitable cushioning characteristics within the permissible range. It enables fast but gentle travel into the end positions without the need for manual adjustment. This is achieved by the use of longitudinal slots which allow the air to escape in a controlled manner.
Vibrating-wire sensor interface
14 March, 2009 | Campbell Scientific Aust Pty Ltd
The AVW200 vibrating-wire interface is designed to improve vibrating-wire measurements, reducing noise and improving accuracy. Vibrating-wire technology is used in many sensors, including strain gauges, pressure transducers, piezometers, tilt meters, crack meters and load cells. These sensors benefit a variety of structural, hydrological and geotechnical applications because of their stability, accuracy and durability.
Abrasion-resistant tube
14 March, 2009 | SMC Australia | New Zealand
SMC Pneumatics has released an abrasion resistant tube for use in areas where movement of the tube can be expected. The TUZ range of tube is designed to withstand abrasion that comes from tube flexing and movement especially within a flexible cable train environment.
RTU with spread spectrum radio
14 March, 2009 | Ovarro
Semaphore has introduced an integral spread spectrum radio option for the T-box LT compact remote terminal unit (RTU) and SCADA system.
