High-speed data acquisition module
17 September, 2008 | Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries
Interworld Electronics has available the 104-AIO16A multifunction analog I/O board. Its features include 10 analog input ranges, a 1024 sample FIFO buffer, onboard over sampling for additional noise reduction and auto calibration to reduce converter offset and gain errors.
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.
Brushless DC servomotor
05 September, 2008 | ERNTEC Pty Ltd
The Faulhaber Series 2057 motor is fitted with a high-energy rare earth magnet which results in a very responsive mechanical time constant of only 8 ms. The skew winding in combination with the laminated stator also provides good heat dissipation and high overload capability.
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.
Miniature stepper motor
05 September, 2008 | ERNTEC Pty Ltd
With an outer diameter of 6 mm, a length of 9.3 mm and weighing 1.4 g, the ADM 0620 is claimed to be the smallest two-phase miniature stepper motor in the world.
Inclinometer
05 September, 2008 | Automated Control Pty Ltd
ASM has introduced the PTAS2 inclinometer series with ranges from ±15 to ±180° in a robust, IP68-rated stainless steel housing. This sensor has been tested to withstand harsh conditions, which makes it suitable for a wide range of applications such as factory automation machines and robotics, mobile cranes, draw bridges, adjustable platforms and off-highway construction equipment.
Draw wire position transducers
05 September, 2008 | Applied Measurement Australia
WayCon Positionsmesstechnik is a manufacturer of draw wire position transducers for industrial use. Due to its small overall size, short assembly time and possible customisation, the SX sensor technology is a cost-effective and flexible solution for a wide range of industrial applications.
Density meter
05 September, 2008 | Kobold Instruments Pty Ltd
Whether dealing with the concentration or the mixing ratio, the density of liquid media plays an important role in many processes such as in the food industry or chemistry.
Angular position sensor
05 September, 2008 | Automated Control Pty Ltd
ASM has introduced the POSIROT PRAS3, a magnetic angular position sensor in a compact 36 mm diameter housing. The active sensor element uses an internal, contact-free permanent magnet to determine the angular position. The measurement ranges are available in 15° increments: 0-15, 0-30, 0-45 up to 0-360°. The servo flange mounting ensures quick and easy installation for the PRAS3 series.
Decentralised I/O system
05 September, 2008 | Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
The PSSuniversal decentralised I/O system, for connection to Profinet and Profinet safe, can be individually adapted to suit the respective application. It is easy to manage during commissioning and engineering.
Flat panel monitor
05 September, 2008 | Advantech Australia Pty Ltd
The FPM-5151G 15" (1024 x 768 resolution) LCD flat panel monitor is specifically designed for industrial applications. It features direct-VGA and DVI-D signal transmission, which allows any VGA control card to be used in a system.
Air gap sensor
05 September, 2008 | Festo Pty Ltd
The Sopa air gap sensor is designed to be used in tooling applications to make sure that a part is seated properly in a jig before it is machined, welded or assembled. It is able to measure gaps of between 20 and 200 micron. The Sopa air gap sensor is precise enough to detect if a work piece is obstructed by a human hair.
UltraStable US5100 pressure transducer
05 September, 2008 | Applied Measurement Australia
The UltraStable US5100 pressure transducer from Measurement Specialties features a total error band of just 0.75%. It exceeds the latest heavy industrial CE requirements — including surge protection — and is voltage surge protected in both positive and reverse polarity.
Shock absorbers
05 September, 2008 | SMC Australia | New Zealand
Absorbing the energy produced by moving masses, especially at slow speeds, has long been an issue for machine designers. A shock absorber with a design that absorbs energy at slow speeds has been developed by SMC.
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.
