Solar cell production robot
05 September, 2008 | ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB has announced a standard compact solution for solar cell manufacturing plants — the FlexPicker-System Solar. The standardised robotic cell was specially designed for loading, unloading and handling processes in automated production lines for solar cells.
Analog interface modules
05 September, 2008 | Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck has introduced the IMS interface module, designed to provide a cost-effective solution for analog signal conversion. The IMS interface module measures 6.2 mm wide, featuring one of the smallest profiles on the market today.
Electrically insulated bearings
05 September, 2008 | Statewide Bearings
Bearing manufacturer NKE offers electrically insulated rolling bearings in standard sizes and in different design variations. Electrically insulated bearings provide optimal protection against bearing damage caused by electro corrosion.
Biomethane-optimised mass flowmeter
05 September, 2008 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
FCI’s ST51 flowmeter is designed to measure digester gas, biogas and other methane-composition biofuel gases as well as natural gas. FCI precision calibrates all ST51 flowmeters in its NIST-traceable flow lab to match the gas composition of the user’s digester system and under the specific flow conditions of the user’s digester system.
Wireless temperature and humidity sensor
05 September, 2008 | Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner Engineering has introduced the SureCross temperature and humidity sensor, optimised for use with the company’s SureCross wireless network.
Water sensors
05 September, 2008 | Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner Engineering World-Beam QS30H2O opposed mode water sensors provide a solution for efficiently detecting water-based liquids in clear, frosted, coloured or even partially opaque bottles or containers.
Synchronous servomotors
05 September, 2008 | M Rutty & Co Pty Ltd
Mavilor’s BL Series is a synchronous electrical servomotor, with three winding phases, supplied with sinusoidal or trapezoidal current wave forms.
Clean room robot
05 September, 2008 | ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB has upgraded its IRB 6640 robot to create a ‘clean room’ version. Working in close cooperation with strategic partners from the photovoltaic industry, the project was undertaken in response to the strict specifications for thin film production processes used in solar module manufacturing, where cleanliness is a critical factor.
Hall sensor amplifier
05 September, 2008 | M Rutty & Co Pty Ltd
With fully programmable features, this hall sensor amplifier is specifically engineered to optimise the performance of Portescap’s brushless motors in applications where efficiency, high acceleration or safety are of primary significance. All inputs and outputs are clearly identified to facilitate easy startup in less than 10 mins.
UMM load cells
05 September, 2008 | Applied Measurement Australia
Dacell UMM load cells are suitable for both compression or tension usage. These load cells are extremely small and lightweight, and are rated to protection class IP67.
LabVIEW development platform
05 September, 2008 | National Instruments Aust Pty Ltd
LabVIEW 8.6 expands on the built-in multithreading technology of the LabVIEW platform, offering higher performance through multicore-optimised features, which can help engineers process increasing amounts of measurement data to meet advanced control application challenges and increase test system throughput.
Applied Measurement linear position sensor
05 September, 2008 | Applied Measurement Australia
The LCIT series is based on a patented linear position sensor design that features all of the benefits of current LVDT (linear variable differential transformer) inductive technology, but at a significantly lower cost.
Lubricated mounted bearings
05 September, 2008 | Baldor Australia Pty Ltd
A range of industry-standard, SN-dimensioned mounted bearings from Baldor now includes value-added lubrication and strengthening features. In conjunction with a range of seal options, the Dodge SNX housing series offers machine and automation builders with high-integrity solutions for performance in long life cycle and harsh environment applications.
ABB pressure transmitters
05 September, 2008 | ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB has enhanced its 364 series of differential and gauge pressure transmitters with the addition of all welded direct and remote-mounted diaphragm seals. The 364 series is designed to suit a wide range of industries, including those with aggressive or hazardous environments where performance needs to be optimised, such as those in chemicals or offshore oil and gas production.
Machine guard enclosure
05 September, 2008 | Products For Industry Pty Ltd
The Jokab Quickguard system is a 44 x 44 mm or 44 x 88 mm walled aluminium profile that locks together with external cast aluminium brackets.
