In a recent survey of industry experts, many mentioned Ethernet-based networking protocols overtaking traditional fieldbuses. Recall that industrial communication protocols (including those based on Industrial Ethernet) are messaging systems for automated installations. Some fieldbuses are more reliable than nondeterministic Ethernet offerings, but Ethernet speeds now lead. “Some old bus systems have data rates in the […]

LTN Servotechnik slip rings and resolvers (for use in video surveillance systems) support the transfer of images and videos with high resolution over 360° of coverage. LTN’s latest SC020 slip ring and the RE-15 resolver are capable of being combined into a custom product tailored to any application requirement. Click here for more application information.…

Preserving the reliability of a wind turbine is essential for keeping it operational and cost-effective. By working to prevent potential failures, condition monitoring and repair work can be planned ahead of time, ensuring that any downtime is minimized. This concept can include predictive maintenance procedures such as vibration analysis as well as onsite repairs or […]

A wound rotor motor is a variation of the three-phase induction motor, designed to provide high starting torque for loads with high inertia, while requiring very low current. Wound rotor motors are also referred to as “slip ring motors.” The stator of a wound rotor motor is the same as a typical induction motor, but […]

The new WIS 2 (Wireless Inductive System 2) is the ideal way for Pepperl+Fuchs to round off its portfolio for the wireless connection of sensors to moving machine parts with a higher-performance system. Image 1: WIS 2: Primary/secondary component The WIS 2 is used both for signal transmission and for supplying power to the sensors connected […]

TE Connectivity (TE) is demonstrating components for servomotors and industrial machinery as well as a wide variety of other connectivity solutions at the 2017 Manufacturing in America event being held at the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit, from March 22 to March 23. This will be the first time TE will present its Intercontec solutions […]

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Integrated motors, also called smart motors, include a motor rotor and stator (in a brushless dc, servomotor or stepper motor form) paired with other motion components. About half of all integrated motors incorporate a brushless motor with permanent magnets on the rotors, though other formats exist. The most basic integrated motors consist of just a motor […]

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Magnetek, Inc., a supplier of digital power and motion control systems for the material handling, fluid power and marine terminal industries, announced the availability of their new cable reel product line. Magnetek cable reels are designed to be mounted on moving machinery and used to supply power for the automatic winding of flexible power or…

In the world of packaging and side-sealing machines where downtime can lead to losses of thousands of dollars, a central component’s best ability is its availability. Thus, LTN Servotechnik GmbH has developed the SR/SH085 family of slip rings, specifically tailored to the needs within the packaging industry and engineered to run reliably for a long…

There are key differences between fixed-position indexing tables and closed-loop position indexing tables. Here we review them and how to control for maximum accuracy. By Ken Pfahl, Sales Manager | Motion Index Drives Indexing tables come in an array of versions with different speed and dwell settings to satisfy tasks in machine-tool handling, stamping, medical-device […]

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By May 2016, UEA’s monthly PPM had dropped to 1,380.

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The challenge in the drive industry is to develop increasingly compact drives … … which must have ever-higher performance, better dynamics and improved energy efficiency. This leads to new requirements…

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The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International wrapped up its Xponential 2016 exhibition last week where some 600 exhibitors displayed technologies available for drones, autonomous vehicles, and remotely piloted systems of all kinds. One of the themes in evidence was unmanned system technology is maturing. Many of the initial forays in the field relied on…

Creating a fast bottle labeling (or cupping) machine requires the design and execution of complex and dynamic ECAM movements. There are many challenges involved in operating more than 60 integrated motor/drives on a fast rotating platform and transferring high-power and high-speed EtherCAT communications through slip rings. This type of design would require manipulators using the…

The slip rings are designed for a variety of applications including wind turbines, semi-conductor production, , industrial automation, and directional drilling.

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F or several decades now, both the aerospace and power generation industries have put considerable effort into developing high temperature electronics, largely due to the fact that the early detection of faults in turbine systems allows for components to be repaired or replaced before a catastrophic failure event. In addition to the cost savings they…

The WAL-DL-60LED-M-GCR50 LED drop light from Larson Electronics offers a much longer lamp life, cooler operation, higher durability, and better light quality than incandescent drop lights. Constructed to…

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Slip rings deliver rotary transmission of energy, signals and data between stationary and rotating platforms in myriad designs, including those in the packaging industry. Now, the new Kübler SRI085…

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Do your slip rings run trouble free for their expected lifecycle? If you answered “no,” you’re not alone. Many engineers who work with rotating machines experience slip ring problems or downtime at some point. The good news is you can easily keep your slip rings running smoothly for the long haul by following just three…

For a rotary electric motor to work, there must be two magnetic fields, one associated with the stator and the other with the rotor. At least one of…

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In response to demands for longer, uninterrupted service life, DEUBLIN Company manufactures a complete line of electrical slip ring systems. Slip rings are used in many industrial applications such as wind turbines, tooling machines, plastic molding machines, propulsion centrifuges, winding machines, milling machines, directional drilling machines, handling machines, pick-and-place machines, turntables, and robotics. DEUBLIN slip…

Ideal for brushes and contacts in rotating antennas within satellite communication systems Metallized Carbon Corporation (Ossining, NY) announces that it produces Silver Metcar, a silver impregnated, carbon-graphite material useful for electrical applications that require low resistance, low voltage drop, and low electrical noise. The material is ideal for DC motor brushes, non-welding electrical contacts, and…

Service robots for the disabled must be reliable, safe and easy to use. The right motion system components are essential for these highly specific applications. Unlike industrial robots for manufacturing, service robots come with their own specification requirements aimed specifically at the end user, and the most discriminating user at that—a human being. That’s why…

At the recent PackExpo in Chicago, I saw several dozen new motion-control products of note … including a new slip ring from Moog Components Group, a division of…

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Moog Components Group, a division of Moog Inc., has announced the introduction of a new slip ring. The AC7257 through-bore model provides power and signal communications via the Siemens hybrid cable for the Sinamics S120M drive system with DRIVE-CLiQ®. Typical applications are packaging systems, machine tools and work centers. A key advantage of the Moog…