maxon motor EC45 70 W flat motor
06 February, 2012 | Supplied by: maxon motor Australia Pty LtdThe maxon motor EC45 flat motor range now has a redesigned 70 W version that displays a flat speed/torque gradient. Flange pattern, fixation and socket are identical to the existing EC 45 flat 50 W version but with 38% more torque.
Coca-Cola Hellenic reduces energy consumption by 75%
02 February, 2012 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
Reducing energy consumption is one of the most important requirements today when modernising machines and systems. Often, there is great potential for saving energy - which, in the end, means saving money.
Tolomatic ACS actuator stepper drive/controller with ethernet
01 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Pneumatic Products
The addition of ethernet connectivity to Tolomatic’s ACS stepper drive/controller brings greater flexibility and economy to electric actuator applications. The ACS with ethernet supports both EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP, allowing easy connectivity to Allen Bradley PLCs and many other PLCs and HMIs. With built-in configurations for all of Tolomatic’s electric actuators, the ACS with ethernet makes creating linear motion simple. The combination of the ACS and Tolomatic’s ERD low-cost, rod-style electric actuators creates very economical solutions for automation applications such as product changeovers, diverting, sorting, pick-and-place or pressing.
ABB IRB 120 cleanroom robot
30 January, 2012 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has launched an ISO 5 (Class 100) cleanroom version of its smallest multipurpose industrial robot.
No profile - fans off!
23 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd
The apt Hiller Group (apt Hiller GmbH) in Monheim, Germany, makes aluminium semifinished products for markets in Europe. In run-out lengths of up to 60 metres, the profiles are transported via giant cross conveyors that function as refrigerated tables on which the roughly 500°C profiles from the press are cooled down to 30-40°C.
Industrial Video and Control hazardous area certified H.264 cameras
17 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Telvent Australia Pty Ltd
Industrial Video and Control (IVC) has introduced a range of H.264 cameras designed and certified for use in hazardous areas. IVC now offers Class I Division 1 and Class I Division 2 PTZ dome and ATEX PTZ cameras that support H.264 encoding.
AMCI NR25 series encoders with Modbus/TCP and EtherNet/IP
15 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty Ltd
The AMCI NR25 series encoders now provide support for Modbus/TCP as well as EtherNet/IP. These heavy duty rotary sensors provide an overall measuring range of 16 b (single-turn resolution) plus 14 b (number of revolutions), or 30 b in total. Both single- and multiturn versions are available.
Lafert Scorpion IP66 stainless steel motor and gearbox
10 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Lafert Electric Motors
The Scorpion IP66 stainless steel motor is available in IP67 submersible, 71 up to 100 frame, 2- and 4-pole versions.
How to use Linux in industrial automation
10 November, 2011 | Supplied by: CrispTech Pty Ltd
The Linux OS can be found in many unexpected places in our daily lives. From GPS navigators to smartphones, countless devices now run the Linux kernel. As a free and open-source solution, Linux offers some advantages compared to Windows. Is this open-source OS relevant for industrial automation? The answer is YES.
National Instruments NI 177x IP67 smart cameras range
30 October, 2011 | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty Ltd
The NI 177x range of smart cameras features a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor for increased processing power and an IP67 rating to protect the hardware from dust and water. The cameras also have a real-time operating system to deliver the reliability and determinism needed on a production floor.
Balluff inductive ring sensors
27 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd
Balluff’s latest inductive ring sensors can help whenever the infeed of small metal parts needs to be monitored. These ring sensors are easy to install and can be mounted side by side or stacked.
Balluff modular sensor mounting system
26 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd
The decision of where and how to locate a sensor is often not made until the machine or equipment is actually being constructed. In-house fabricated fastening systems can be expensive and time consuming, so Balluff offers a line of sensor mounting fasteners for mix-and-match flexibility.
Pepperl+Fuchs ML100-8-W sensor
19 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty Ltd
The ML100-8-W sensor with square wide beam can be used to detect transparent objects as well as objects with irregular surfaces.
Evolving automation systems drive advances in manufacturing
11 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
Intelligent software is becoming increasingly important for increasing productivity in manufacturing plants.
Omron ZX2 laser sensor
07 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd
Omron’s ZX2 laser sensor has a dynamic range of 2 million times, and is designed to provide stable measurements for any colour or surface condition, including metals, substrates, elastomers and transparent materials, using Omron’s HSDR-CMOS (high speed and dynamic range) image sensor and a stepless laser power adjustment algorithm.
