Electric actuators are quickly replacing hydraulic cylinders in mobile off-highway vehicles. They eliminate bulky hydraulic pumps, cumbersome hoses and valves, and minimize environmental damage from unavoidable fluid leaks. Electric actuators also increase operator safety and reduce fatigue with simple, easy-to-use controls. They can push and pull heavy loads and do not depend on ancillary brakes,…
Advanced Modbus Gateways
The MGate MB3000 series has auto-calibration of response timeout, smart routing, and support for multiple TCP masters. Advanced models have a priority control function that allows special requests to bypass the first-come-first-serve communication structure of Modbus. Moxa Technologies Co., Ltd. www.moxa.com:: Design World ::
Spot Weld Connectors
RobiFix robotic plug connectors will debut at the International Robots and Vision Show in Chicago. The reliable, cost-effective connectors are for integrating power supplies in robotic dress packs and running them along robotic arms. The connectors use MC-Multilam technology, and their insertion and removal is simple. Insulating material is resistant to spattering, sparking, and welding…
Linear Actuators from Bishop-Wisecarver
The heavy-duty SRX-150 compact, aluminum-profile linear actuators come in 400, 600, 1000, 1500, and 1900 mm stroke lengths in both belt and ball screw-driven versions. The standard lengths shorten lead-time up to three weeks. Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation www.bwc.com
DSA01 Combination Tilt/Sensor Switch
Switch boosts sensitivity to small angle changes The DSA01 combination tilt/sensor switch is triggered when tilted beyond ±10° of the horizontal and is sensitive to small angle changes. It has a single pole, single throw, maintained circuit. Operating range is ON Angle =10° to 170°; OFF Angle = 190° to 350°, allowing 500 ms settling time…
Circulate 3000 Cycloidal Speed Reducers
On July 1st, Circulate 3000 cycloidal speed reducers will be available with (Sumitomo) SM Cyclo mounting dimensions. This option lets engineers easily migrate from one brand to another. Circulate 3000 reducers specified with this option will drop right onto an SM Cyclo mounting plate, and the output shaft will be positioned and sized to directly…
Compact Encoder
The L15 compact incremental encoder measures 1.5 in. in diameter and gives a maximum of 40,640 cycles per turn. Internal electric multiplication increases output resolution up to 16 times without degrading overall encoder accuracy. A maximum of 162,560 counts is available. The encoder has a 15 servo mount style package, 1/4 in. diameter stainless steel…
Low-Profile T-Handle Toggle Clamps
Low-profile T-handle toggle clamps come in both steel and stainless steel. All three sizes are available with an optional safety lock that automatically engages when the clamp is closed. It remains locked until manually disengaged by pushing a lever before opening. The clamps have holding capacities from 150 to 750 lb. Carr Lane Mfg. Co.…
Pneumatic Valves
The Maximatic line of pneumatic solenoid and air pilot valves come in 2-way, 3-way, and 4-way configurations and in port sizes from #10 to #32 to 1/2 in. NPT. The valves are available in either a direct-acting poppet or solenoid-controlled pilot operated balanced spool design. Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. www.clippard.com ::: Design World ::
Vision sensor is fast.
The In-Sight 5600 vision sensor has twice the processing speed and memory of the 5400 series. It comes in standard (640×480) and two-megapixel (1600×1200) models, and with advanced vision software for inspection, identification, measurement, and alignment tasks. Cognex Corporation www.cognex.com:: Design World ::
Servo System for Position Critical Applications
The XtraDrive-DL (dual loop) system consists of an integrated amplifier/1.5 axis controller, dual-loop option board, and motor. It uses two encoders: one commutates the motor, and the other, placed at the actual positioning point, helps the control algorithm function more intelligently. This configuration significantly reduces tracking error to +/-1µ. YET US, INC. www.yet-motion.com :: Design…
Search Catalog Online
A master catalog is now available online. It gives detailed product information for the complete line of Tuff-Seal Wire Management Products and Tuff-Link Industrial Interconnects and Cordsets. Specifications, dimensions, technical reference data, custom capabilities, and more are available. Users can search the catalog by keyword, part number, or perform an attribute-specific parametric search, as well…
Microchassis
A microchassis configured with VME64X, Cpci, or PICMG2.16 backplane allows up to two 6U X 1.6 mm X 160 mm front boards and two 6U X 1.6 mm X 80 mm direct plug-in rear transition boards. It weights 10.75 lb and measures 19 in. rack mount (L-R) X 1.73 in. high X 11.25 in. deep.…
Medical-Grade Accessory Power Strip
Medical-Grade NEMA Socket Strips are rated to 15 amp with service at 125 Vac. They come with four and six NEMA 5 to 15 outlets, a C14 inlet with connector lock, a guard-protected circuit breaker switch, and outlet covers. The strips have UL approval for several new medical standards. Interpower Corp. www.interpower.com :: Design World…
Yaskawa America, Inc., Receives U.S. Patent
In many industrial applications, variable frequency drives (VFD) drive reciprocating loads. During a certain portion in one complete cycle, the load tends to accelerate the motor at speeds higher than the VFD commands. Under such a condition, the VFD must absorb the regenerated energy. Typically, braking resistor and transistor units known as ‘braking units’ let…
Fanless Industrial Computer
The Allen-Bradley VersaView 200R industrial computer goes fanless, yet maintains its 50° C rating. It is the ideal solution for applications where low power consumption, ruggedness, small size and expandability are needed, such as in oil and gas, food and mining applications. The computer has a low wattage 1 GHz Pentium M Celeron processor and…
1U MicroTCA
MicroTCA has already been rapidly accepted in Communications, Medical, Mil/Aero, Industrial, Networking, and Commercial applications. With the introduction of the 1U MictroTCA solution, called MicroBox, its growth should accelerate even faster. MicroBox has the smallest form factor of any deployable MicroTCA unit in the industry. Most applications today use fewer slots than the full 14…
Small Wonders
Elma, a leading backplane chassis vendor, and MicroBlade, a developer of AMC and MicroTCA products, have partnered to develop MicroTCA products and system solutions. Their goal is to provide the most innovative MicroTCA system solutions and best overall value available today. MicroTCA is a modular, low-cost backplane specification that reduces the cost of telecommunications, industrial,…
MSC. Software Solutions Tackles Design Hurdles at NASA
NASA’s THEMIS program was developed to discover answers to questions about factors that influence the operation of other space satellites, ground power grids, communications, and other factors affecting our lives here on Earth. When NASA commenced the mission in March 2003, it selected Swales Aerospace to build the Probe Bus and Carrier. Swales, who has…
Stalled Relief Efforts Set in Motion Just in Time
Two weeks ago, an EF-5 tornado hit the town of Greensburg with winds of up to 205 mph. It was the first tornado to touch down in the United States with a 5 rating since 1999. The tornado left city officials waiting patiently to restore fresh water for fire prevention and leak-testing in water pipes.…
ULT Motors Extend to Smaller Sizes
ULT Series direct drive frameless motors come in sizes down to 27 mm diameter with axial length as low as 8 mm and up to a 20 mm through hole, and enable customers to reduce system height. The small size positions are ideal for optics applications as well as traditional direct drive rotary table systems.…
High-Speed Digital Termination Networks
CHC Series high-speed digital termination networks come in miniature surface mount BGA packages for applications with reduced printed circuit board space. The networks are planar and have no vias, which eliminates large parasitic inductances and significant overshoot from via inductance. The networks are characterized to 40 GHz and rise times to 25 ps. VSWR is…
On-Site Mobility
The six new handheld operating devices in the MP40 and MP50 lines of the B&R Mobile Panel come with 3.8 in. QVGA LCD b/w display or a 6.5 in. VGA TFT color display. Applications determine the operating element used, which include a joystick, handwheel, override potentiometer, key switch, or illuminated button. Additionally, numerous safety functions…
Arched Pull Handles
Arched Pull Handles suit applications where a single finger will operate an easy-sliding folding door or cabinet drawer. They come in black powder-coated pebble finish or bright tumbled finish and have solid aluminum construction. Additionally, their shape blends well with modern design. The handles come with tapped holes or counter-bored holes for socket cap screws,…
Pacific Bearing Announces New Catalog
The 2007 Pacific Bearing Catalog has several new innovative products, six of which were recently launched at the Hannover Fair trade show in Hannover, Germany. The catalog layout makes searching for products simple. Each product family is color- coded and coinciding color tabs indicate their space in the catalog. The original Simplicity bearings are in…