Southco has introduced two new options to its heavy-duty R4 Rotary Latch line, offering an anti-vibration feature and an integrated cable mounting bracket solution. Southco’s new R4-30 Rotary Latch additions dampen noise from vibration and simplify cable mounting for applications requiring remote latching. Southco’s R4-30 Rotary Latch with Integrated Bumper – available with any of…
Ethernet Remote I/O Modules can manage a mix of analog and discrete I/O signals
Acromag has released two new Ethernet Remote Input/Output (I/O) modules, the NT2510 and NT2530, as part of its Busworks NT Series. These modules are designed to be a cost-effective solution for monitoring and controlling analog and discrete signals in industrial applications. Eight models have bidirectional discrete I/O, voltage or current analog inputs, and optional analog…
RHINO Pro DC-to-DC converters now available from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added new RHINO Pro DC-to-DC converters that are designed for harsh industrial environments and provide high EMC immunity, shock/vibration resistance, and thermal shock resistance. This line offers models with 150 W outputs at 12, 15, 24, or 48 Vdc, and ultra-wide input voltage ranges of 9.5-36 Vdc or 18-75 Vdc. They provide protection…
Kollmorgen’s new stepper drive delivers high-end features in a compact package
Kollmorgen, a manufacturer of motion control systems, introduces the new P80630-SDN stepper drive. Customers can now benefit from features such as smoothness, precision, and torque across the full speed range in a significantly more compact package that enables smaller, lighter, more versatile machines. Kollmorgen will also be introducing additional stepper drives and features in the…
Amphenol’s LMR Hardcase Tool Kit featured at Heilind Electronics
Heilind Electronics, a distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for Times Microwave Systems, offers the LMR Hardcase Tool Kit, expanding its portfolio of the full line of available LMR coaxial cables and connectors. The Amphenol Times Microwave Systems’ LMR Hardcase Tool Kit includes a crimp tool, prep tool, and cable cutting tool for connectors…
HELUKABEL Group builds new facility for automation cable solutions
The HELUKABEL Group, a global cable system solutions provider, announced it is going to build a new facility in Haan, Germany, that will house its robotic dress pack and drag chain system subsidiaries under one roof. The new building will also serve as the headquarters of HELUKABEL’s Rhine-Ruhr sales branch and is planned to be…
PTDA welcomes new member
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes a new distributor member. Nelson Electric Motors (Opelika, Ala.) Founded in 1968 in Alexander City, Ala., Nelson Electric Motor Service provides expert Electro-Mechanical Repair services to the Central Alabama region. In 2002 and 2013 it expanded…
AutomationDirect extends its line of high-performance and washdown-duty AC drives
AutomationDirect has extended its line of WEG CFW500 high-performance AC drives to include more horsepower options. With this addition, the high-performance horsepower ratings have been expanded all the way up to 150 hp. Also added are new higher current high-performance 10 hp drives as well as 10 hp washdown rated IP66/NEMA 4X models. A full…
Lauren Fiochetta joins Tompkins Robotics as Senior Marketing Manager
Tompkins Robotics, a company specializing in robotic automation of distribution and fulfillment operations, has named Lauren Fiochetta to the role of senior marketing manager. In this new role, she will develop and implement omnichannel marketing campaigns designed to attract and qualify customers across a wide range of industries, according to Tompkins Robotics president and CEO…
EXAIR’s award winning Intellistat Ion Air Gun
EXAIR’s Intellistat Ion Air Gun won the 2021 Silver Plant Engineering Product of the Year Award from the Mechanical Category and the Occupation Health and Safety 2021 New Product of the Year Award in the Lab Safety Category. EXAIR’s patented Intellistat Ion Air Gun is a handheld and lightweight solution to static elimination in clean…
FAULHABER Drive Calculator: A helpful tool for every developer
The FAULHABER Drive Calculator is the perfect tool for developers to find a suitable drive system for a specific application in record time. It is easy to use and functional. The modern, clear user interface was designed with optimal usability in mind, and helpful tool tips provide valuable detailed information. For faster calculation, the program…
SICK launches new linear encoder for industrial applications
SICK launched a new linear encoder product family for high-precision detection of piston positions in hydraulic cylinders and monitoring linear movements in machines. The DAX linear encoder product family provides flexibility for countless industrial applications. The product family offers three designs to suit these applications, all with industry-appropriate measuring ranges. An Online Configurator provides step-by-step…
Emerson’s new display differentiates OEM systems, improves user operations
Machine builders in any industrial application can now use Emerson’s PACSystems RXi HMI, a next-generation machine visualization solution designed to help set their systems apart for customers. The new system easily helps users overcome the limitations of lower budgets, fewer people, and higher productivity demands. This highly intuitive human-machine interface (HMI) addresses the needs of…
Heilind Electronics now stocks Molex OneBlade 1.00 mm Wire-to-Board Connector System
Heilind Electronics, a distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for Molex, is stocking and shipping Molex’s OneBlade 1.00 hmm Wire-to-Board Connector System. OneBlade connector’s single housing can be used interchangeably as a vertical or right-angle header consisting of only three components, which mitigates the risk of material shortages. This also means less production tooling…
First 3D time-of-flight Performance Level c safety sensor on market
SICK introduces the first 3D time-of-flight (ToF) camera with Performance Level c (PL c) on the market – the safeVisionary2. It was developed to support customers in becoming fully autonomous in addition to providing 3D localization and object recognition. It is very effective for use on autonomous mobile robots because it provides precise 3D measurement…
Teledyne e2v’s Hydra3D+, the first high-resolution sensor to work in all light conditions
Teledyne e2v, a part of Teledyne Technologies, has released its Hydra3D+, a new Time-of-Flight (ToF) CMOS image sensor which incorporates 832 x 600-pixel resolution and is tailored for versatile 3D detection and measurement. Designed with Teledyne e2v’s proprietary CMOS technology, Hydra3D+ features a brand-new 10 µm three-tap pixel which provides very fast transfer times (starting…
Heilind Electronics now featuring Alpha Wire’s cable glands
Heilind Electronics, an authorized distributor for Alpha Wire and a premier distributor of electronic components worldwide, is featuring Alpha Wire’s lineup of cable protection products, including their full range of cable glands. Alpha Wire cable glands are designed to protect cables from the elements making them a good fit for harsh environment applications such as…
New programming option for WAGO PFC200 controllers
WAGO is integrating the manufacturer-independent automation software, Codesys 3.5, as a programming option in a set of select PFC200 controllers. This software will help develop control code and visualizations for both simple and complex applications. Codesys 3.5 will allow users access to popular fieldbuses including EtherCat Master, ModBus TCP Master, and Server as well as…
New user-friendly signal conditioner pairs with signal processing system
NewTek Sensor Solutions offers the most advanced and user-friendly signal conditioner that pairs with AC-operated linear and rotary position sensors to deliver reliable feedback in DC voltage, current, and digital outputs for use in factory automation, materials testing, packaging, and dimensional gaging applications. Offering an intuitive set-up of AC-operated LVDTs and RVDTs in process control […]
AutomationDirect now offering Peninsular hydraulic cylinders
AutomationDirect has entered the hydraulic components market with the addition of quality Peninsular hydraulic cylinders to its comprehensive line of automation products. These double-acting cylinders are interchangeable with other popular brands of NFPA hydraulic cylinders, are offered with bore sizes from 1-1/2 to 4 in., stroke lengths up to 24 in., and tapped end caps…
Heilind Electronics offers Amphenol Industrial’s Effortless & Arcless DIN Connectors
Heilind Electronics, a global distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for Amphenol Industrial, now offers the UL1977 Effortless & Arcless DIN Connectors by Eaxtron as part of its full line of Amphenol Industrial connectors. The patented Vortex Clip creates more contact points, improves conductivity, and dramatically reduces the effort required for coupling. The connector…
High Power Cold Gun produces stream of cold air for machining operations
EXAIR’s High Power Cold Gun produces a stream of 20º F air to reduce heat buildup from laser cutting and a wide variety of machining operations. It has twice the cooling capability of an ordinary Cold Gun and is suitable for continuous use without the possibility of freezing up. The High Power Cold Gun System…
Compact rotary solenoids can be performance matched to an application
The R-09-150 CCWM Series of counterclockwise, forward shaft extension rotary solenoids from Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS), available in OEM quantities, features 18 different winding configurations allowing the user to match torque and duty cycle requirements to an application. These compact 38.1 mm (1.50 in.) diameter solenoids are just 22.098 (22.1) mm (0.87 in.) long and…
VariBlast Precision Safety Air Gun is the People’s Choice
EXAIR’s VariBlast Precision Safety Air Gun has won the 2022 People’s Choice award from Professional Tool and Equipment News (PTEN). These safety air guns provide a focused blast of air capable of handling tough jobs with remarkable strength while minimizing air consumption and noise. This OSHA-safe air gun employs an engineered, full-finger, variable flow trigger…
igus modular linear axis for travels of any length
igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics, is launching the drylin Endless Gear linear module (EGW), a modular, lubrication-free linear guide with rack and pinion drive. The modular system can be extended to any travel length, costs little, and is almost as light as the guide for a toy train. Several carriages can travel on […]