High-temperature proximity sensor
25 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd
In heat treatment or cooking applications, hot steam or heated metal parts may damage standard sensors. The E2E-H heat-resistant inductive sensor provides both temperature resistance up to 120 °C and high detergent and water resistance.
SPC Ardmona cans in safe hands
25 June, 2009 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
When Australian company SPC Ardmona switched its palletising system, it found other advantages than just packing more pallets. The new system also opened up opportunities for new business.
Smarter robotic palletising
25 June, 2009 | Supplied by: JMP Engineering Ltd
More and more, customers are wanting to automate the palletising function within their production facilities but are often unable to provide space for such a system. And in today’s current economic conditions, customers are becoming even more focused on the return on investment of their capital equipment purchases. The result is that customers now seek quality equipment with excellent performance specifications and a predictable commissioning timeline, all at a reasonable price.
Stainless steel photoelectric sensor
25 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd
Constructed with food industry-grade materials, the E3Z-M has been designed so that the detergents and disinfectants used during cleaning do not destroy the sensor — unlike standard plastic and metal types.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
