The latest range of linear positioning actuators from MiniTec UK Limited (www.minitec.co.uk) delivers up to 1400 mm of travel and is completely compatible with its ProfileSystem range of machine building and framing components. Driven by precision ballscrew, the Linearmodul LMS is housed in a 90 mm x 90 mm extruded aluminum profile that comes with […]
Automatic Melting Point Apparatus from Omega
Omega introduces its new MPS40 series of automatic melting point, with touch screen display, that uses the latest technology in digital image processing to accurately identify the melt of up to 3 samples simultaneously. The CE compliant MPS40 series has an innovative split design concept, the unit can be used as normal or the control…
Thermal Imaging Camera from Omega Engineering
Omega introduces the OSXL-T60 series of thermal imaging cameras. The CE compliant OSXL-T60 (FLIR T620) has the highest thermal imaging resolution in its class. It also features the industry’s first Wi-Fi connectivity which adds power to analysis, reporting, and sharing. Other features include high thermal sensitivity, wide temperature range, a focal plane array detector with…
Automated Product Testing
By Jamie Solt, Senior Product Engineer, Yaskawa America, Inc. One of the first items considered when developing a product should be product testing. Product testing is one of the last steps performed before a product is released. The testing phase can be monotonous, expensive and time consuming. Development team members may view it as providing…
22-mm Diameter Pushbuttons from Omron
Omron Automation & Safety introduces the A22R series of 22-mm diameter pushbuttons and selector switches with a gleaming metal bezel that offers panel builders a tasteful appearance for machine controls. The switch units allow configuration changes to match contact requirements, and are quickly serviced with plug-in replacements. The A22R series is available in a wide range of colors; lighted…
Rexnord Launches Bearing Mobile Pro™ iPhone® App
Rexnord recently launched Bearing Mobile Pro™, its new iPhone® app, to allow customers and distributors easier and more available access to technical data and assistance for bearings, anywhere at any time. The user-friendly app, which is supported by the Apple iOS platform (iPhone, iPad® and iPod touch®), is ideal for anyone who purchases commercial grade…
Slow And Steady
By Tom England, Director, Global Product Planning, Kollmorgen Radford, Va. Improving servo system design can dramatically improve the quality of products in coating and laminating applications. Coating and laminating applications are some of the most demanding for extremely precise speed regulation. The biggest challenge is avoiding velocity ripple which causes uneven coating and undesirable horizontal bars across the…
One Piece V-Cup Seal By Minnesota Rubber and Plastics
Combining two components into a single part while maintaining part function and life was accomplished by Minnesota Rubber and Plastics with a redesigned piston V-cup seal. Used in fuel assembly applications, these new seals provide improved seal life while reducing manufacturing and assembly costs. The original two-part design was functionally satisfactory but overly complicated by…
DIN-Rail Mount Signal Noise Filter from WAGO
WAGO Corporation’s DIN-rail mount 288 Series Signal Noise Filter removes disturbances from incoming power for industrial control panels. The 288-2003 pairs a 10A/120VAC Receptacle, common mode choke and WAGO 740 Series PCB Terminal Blocks on a 1.75’’ wide open assembly. Initially developed as a custom product by WAGO’s Engineering Services division for aquatic show control…
Oval Handles from J.W. Winco
J.W. Winco, Inc. now offers series GN 366 Oval Handles in metric sizes. Unique to the design of these RoHS-compliant handles is that the tube and the handle legs have the same elliptical profile. The tubing is aluminum, available either in plastic coated black textured finish or natural anodized finish. The handle legs and cover…
The Development of a New Magnetic Brake
By Jim M. Bogdanowicz/Senior Systems Engineer Manfred G. Michelson/President Markus G. Michelson/Vice President Magnetic Brake Systems, a division of Technical Film Systems, Inc. Frustrated by some of the drawbacks of hysteresis brakes, we designed a new type of magnetic brake. Contact-less magnetic brakes are ideal for applications requiring precise repeatability, no wear with time, and…
Pneumatics: New Key to Human-Robotic Actuation
By Paul J. Heney, Editorial Director New HMI solution may play important role in industrial environments When the future doesn’t pan out quite the way that movies or television envisioned it, people often complain about the absence of items available today—from flying cars to wristwatch TVs to lifelike robotics. While Ford has yet to announce…
Next Generation HMIs from Maple Systems
Maple Systems has introduced three new models including a 7-inch (HMI5070P), 12.1-inch (HMI5121P), and 15-inch (HMI5150P) TFT touchscreen display. The touchscreens are housed in a sleek aluminum enclosure that is compact and resistant to corrosion. The microprocessors are specifically designed for efficient graphic animation and heavy data processing. The HMIs connect to a long list…
Inertial Measurement Unit and Vertical Gyro from MicroStrain
MicroStrain’s newest in the family of inertial sensors – the 3DM-GX3®-15 Inertial Measurement Unit and Vertical Gyro – offers users who do not need magnetometers a lower cost, lower power option to the popular 3DM-GX3-25, yet still maintains the same high quality inertial performance. The addition of the 3DMGX3-15 completes our GX3 family of products, and includes new MIP API across…
New Master Catalog 70 from Remke Industries
Remke Industries recently introduced their new master catalog – Catalog 70 – featuring several new products and expanded product families. In Catalog 70 the family of Dome Cap™ Cable Glands have been expanded with the addition of a new EMC cable gland and ventilation plugs. The new Dome Cap EMC Cable Glands, available in both…
Key Tips for Using and Operating Safety Networks
Safety networks are increasingly used in industrial applications. In this webinar, presenters from B&R and Siemens go over key issues and design considerations of the more popular safety networks. In this webinar you will learn: -How safety networks work -How they behave -How they communicate -Key installation tips Download Slides
MINIRAIL & MINISCALE delivers fast, accurate production process
Schneeberger (www.schneeberger.com) has introduced a miniature guideway that features an ultra-high-precision integral, optical distance measuring system. Ideal for space-constricted environments, the MINISCALE is economical to use as it helps achieve more accurate and faster production process. Enabling compact designs, the microscopy scanning stage is almost five times lighter than traditional designs. Meanwhile, the company’s MINIRAIL […]
Newport’s Vertical and Rotation Stage features compact, rigid design
Photonics solutions specialist Newport Corporation (www.newport.com) has announced the release of the ZVR, a specialized Integrated Vertical and Rotation Stage ideal for use in semiconductor wafer positioning, inspection, metrology and repair. The all new stage is also suited for use in LED production and in various applications such as digitizing models, 3D scanning and validation. […]
Bimba Linear Thrusters TE Series with 304 stainless steel body
The TE series linear thrusters from Bimba (www.bimba.com) utilizes high-strength aluminum alloy porting ends and features a 304 stainless steel body air cylinders for longer and reliable service life. It also comes with 303 stainless steel piston rods, a sintered bronze rod guide bushing and Buna N “U” cup seals. The TE series are available […]
MPS-GR series rotary stages from Aerotech
Aerotech’s MPS-GR series rotary stages provide accurate, repeatable positioning in a miniature, low profile and economical package. Available in two sizes – the MPS50GR and MPS75GR – they are engineered for the confines and requirements of a laboratory or research and development setting. MPS-GR stages are ideal for optics, measurement, alignment, inspection and other similar […]
Rexroth’s Omega Module linear motion system allows for higher dynamics
Bosch Rexroth’s (www.boschrexroth-us.com) latest linear motion system seamlessly combines a relatively low traveling mass with fast belt drive to allow for higher dynamics across longer distances in feed units. Fixed at both ends of the body, the Omega Module’s belt drive is looped around the drive shaft in the shape of the Greek letter “O”. […]
LEE LINEAR® Manufactures Linear Motion Accessories for Optimal Performance
LEE LINEAR® provides a complete line of engineered linear motion accessories to complete your linear motion system. Over forty years of linear motion expertise and craftsmanship goes into all LEE products providing distributors and machine builders a complete one-stop solution for all their linear motion needs. Alan Haveson, LEE’s CEO, states, ‘‘LEE accessories are designed […]
RLS heavy duty linear encoder offers 5µm accuracy
RLS (www.rls.si), a Slovenian motion sensing associate of Renishaw, has introduced the LinAce, a tough linear encoder that delivers ±5µm accuracy and full closed-loop control. Designed to be integrated into pneumatic, hydraulic or electromechanical actuators, the encoder comprises a sliding read-head module and a solid steel shaft with an integrated cylindrical scale. It is highly […]
Heidenhain to Share “Inside Story” at IMTS
From HEIDENHAIN Corporation, comes an opportunity to view its products for machine tools at this year's IMTS 2012 Show in Chicago at McCormick Place (September 10-15). Expected at the show are stages set for a HEIDENHAIN campaign titled Accuracy: The Inside Story that promises to give visitors insight into significant motion control issues. This includes…
Bishop-Wisecarver unveils Radial Wheel
Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation (www.bwc.com) has expanded its MadeWell product range with the addition of the Radial Wheel, a deep-groove single-row ball bearing ideally suited for applications with specified radial loading conditions. “Customers familiar with our products were asking for a linear guide wheel like this, a product that met the need for applications with specified radial […]