Process display – for standard signals with totalizer, scalable. Cost-effective standard signal display for front panel mounting with scalable, bright, 5-digit LED display. Due to 14-bit resolution, accurately measured value display range with minimum and maximum value acquisition and scalable totalizer for time-controlled summation of the reading. Product features – Entrance area: 1 current measuring…
Space-saving light grid provides maximum flexibility and function
SICK introduces the new SLG-2 automation light grid. This is the second generation of the “Slim Light Grid” from SICK and offers enhanced flexibility and functionality. Space-saving dimensions, low-profile construction, detection heights adjustable in practical increments, and a blind zone-free design ensure an easy integration in machines where space is limited. The performance of the…
Maximizing your machine monitoring and data collection system
Flestic, a flexible packaging manufacturer, relies on modern, standardized, but highly flexible machinery in its production process. Today, the company now has 40 extrusion blow molding machines, 35 of which were developed and built in-house. The problem with this is that no precise key figures can be determined for capacity utilization, order status, or productivity.…
“Click-Clack” mounting system means quick installation without tools
Norstat now offers a signal device mounting system that incorporates a base which allows for quick installation or removal with just a twist of the wrist. The “Click-Clack” mounting base allows for quick and easy installation of stack lights, beacons or buzzers due to its innovative and functional new mounting method. The “Click-Clack” system is…
Ultra-bright LED miniature wedge base bulbs replace incandescent versions
LED Machine Status Indicator Bulbs directly replace incandescents in critical instrument status indication applications. These bulbs are particularly good candidates for slot machine candles, casino gaming and maker lamps. The W305SM series of omnidirectional miniature-based bulbs illuminate colored lenses with a much brighter light intensity, while remaining energy-efficient and tolerant of higher temperatures. This newest…
Programmable LED strip light from Banner Engineering
Banner Engineering has introduced the WLS15 Pro: a programmable LED strip light for advanced indication applications. The device allows for more intuitive indication in the visual factory by boosting productivity through improved operator response. Its configurability drives reduced inventory and spare parts lists, helping facilities better manage the supply chain. The WLS15 Pro lets users…
Light Bands deliver high repeat accuracy, easily detect water
A new family of light bands from Balluff offer best in market detection and high repeat accuracy. And with eight lengths from 10 to 300 mm, they can meet the needs of a wide range of applications. With their compact design, the light bands can be easily integrated into tight mounting spaces. They offer a…
WERMA Visual and Audible Signal Beacons / Devices
Werma EvoSIGNAL signal beacons warn, guide, protect, and are a new simple, modular solution for signaling from AutomationDirect. Werma EvoSIGNAL visual and visual-audible signal devices are available in Mini, Midi and Maxi versions with common signal module voltages (115-230 VAC, 12/24 VAC/VDC) and with base, tube, bracket and wall mounting options. Mini and Midi audible…
How tacho generators help skiers ascend mountain railways
Tacho generators in drives of mountain railways and ski lifts are exposed to enormous strain. Nevertheless, they must perform for precise and reliable speed measurement. This is why manufacturers rely on HeavyDuty solutions from Baumer Hübner. What does it take for a tacho generator to withstand the rough conditions on snow-covered mountains? Every day, and…
LED interior lamps are super-bright, thin and dimmable
New Opti-Brite Diamond Series LED Interior thin, surface-mount lamps are dimmable and able to remember previous intensity settings. Diamond Series lamps are designed for broad interior application flexibility and can be wired to operate manually or use their passive infrared sensors (PIR) to automatically illuminate in the presence of human movement. The distinctive diamond-shaped lamps…
Digital panel meters for pulse/frequency display
ProSense digital panel meters in 1/32 and 1/8 DIN sizes feature IP65-rated meter faces, simple menu-driven pushbutton configuration, and accept a wide variety of process inputs. Red, green or amber, 4 and 5-digit LED displays are available depending on model. All panels offer selectable decimal point location. Available input options include analog, temperature, AC/DC current…
ProSense Digital Panel Meters
AutomationDirect ProSense digital panel meters in 1/32 and 1/8 DIN sizes are ac or dc powered and feature IP65-rated meter faces, simple menu-driven pushbutton configuration, and accept a wide variety of input signals. Available outputs include alarm relays, milliamp current, and sensor excitation voltage options. New process-display options now include (depending on series) ac or…
Hauff-Technik and American Polywater Corporation introduce mechanical sealant line in the U.S.
Polywater, a leading specialty chemical manufacturer for the electrical and telecommunications industries based in Stillwater, Minn. and Hauff-Technik Gmbh & Co. KG, based in Hermaringen, Germany have joined forces. The companies will collaborate to introduce a line of sealing systems to the U.S. market. The product line of mechanical seals and infrastructure entrances will benefit…
ODU Dock Silver-Line Modular Connector for Automatic Docking and Robot Systems
ODU DOCK Silver-Line is a modular connector designed for automatic docking and robot systems. The ODU DOCK Silver-Line can be inserted manually, electrically or pneumatically and it is ideal for multi-couplings, tool change systems, and docking systems. This connector solution consists of housing, insulator, and contacts. These three components allow ODU to provide various solutions.…
IXARC absolute encoders with IO-Link interface from POSITAL
POSITAL has announced that its family of absolute IXARC rotary encoders has been expanded to include support for the popular IO-Link communications interface. IO-Link is a low-cost, easy-to-implement communications system designed to simplify connections between large-scale fieldbus or industrial Ethernet networks and sensor or actuator devices located on the factory floor. On one side of […]
Commutation encoder supports BLDC motor shafts from 9 to 15.875 mm
CUI Devices’ Motion Group today announced the introduction of a new model to its AMT commutation encoder family that supports larger motor shaft sizes from 9 mm to 15.875 mm (5/8 inch). The AMT33 series generates standard U/V/W communication signals for commutating brushless dc motors in industrial, automation, robotics, and renewable energy applications. Based on […]
Sager Electronics Announces Immediate Availability of 30mm Stacklights from Mallory
Sager Electronics, a leading North American distributor of Interconnect, Power and Electromechanical components and provider of value-add solutions, is now stocking Mallory’s JR series of 30mm stacklights. Mallory has introduced the new JR series of 30mm stacklights with sound and light options. These leading edge stacklights are small enough to fit on top of control…
Affordable Industrial Workbenches With T Slot Table Tops
Isel USA Inc, is pleased to announce the availability of our new product Industrial Workbenches. These new industrial workbenches feature all aluminum construction except for the hardware and mounting feet and have T Slot table tops. These workbenches are very affordable because the table top is made from our precision table plate extrusions. The T…
ODU-MAC All-in-One Hybrid Connector Solution
ODU, a company focused in designing and manufacturing high-performance connector solutions and cable assemblies is launching to the US market the new revolutionary all-in-one hybrid ODU-MAC® PUSH-LOCK Connector Solution, part of the ODU-MAC® Blue-Line Portfolio. ODU-MAC® Blue-Line is a modular, easy-to-use manual mating connector system for everyday mating cycles. Its modular design enables it to combine many individual…
Sager Electronics Receives 2018 Sales Achievement Award from Kingbright
Sager Electronics, a North American distributor of Interconnect, Power and Electromechanical components and provider of value-add solutions, today announced it was the recipient of the 2018 Achievement Award for Outstanding Sales Performance by Kingbright. The award was presented at the 2019 EDS Leadership Summit held May 7-10 in Las Vegas, Nevada. “This award recognizes Sager’s…
Signal Towers, Audible Alarms and Industrial LED Lighting
All-in-one Patlite signal towers provide large signal horn and light tower combinations with ultra-bright 100 mm LEDs and alarm volumes up to 105 dB. The signal towers have 1, 2, 3 and 4 LED light tiers with continuous or flashing lights and up to 32 alarms. Patlite LKEH series stacklight alarm towers start at $402.00.…
Tilted diamond signal lamps from RAFI
RAFI, a leader in human machine interface controls and components, has developed the Tilted Diamond Series signal lamp in collaboration with renowned product designer Luigi Colani. The signal lamp features four bright, daytime visible LEDs and a diamond-shaped lens that optimizes light refraction. The diamond-shaped lenses in the bezel creates a unique scattered light effect…
New Sealed ODU Push-Pull Connector Solutions
The ODU MINI-SNAP® is an advanced circular connector solution with Push-Pull locking and robust metal housing ideal for a wide range of applications. Once mated, the ODU MINI-SNAP® locks itself into the receptacle, so whether you are transferring power, signal or data the ODU MINI-SNAP® Push-Pull principle reliability ensures that the connection is never released…
ODU High Voltage Inserts for ODU Medi-Snap Advanced Circular Connector
The new ODU MEDI-SNAP® high voltage inserts enable a reliable transmission of up to 1,000V AC / 16A according to IEC 60664-1 These new inserts prevent “hot plugging” by featuring a special pin-layout design with lagging contacts in the smallest possible installation space of approx. 20 mm. Thanks to lagging signal contacts, the full…
Compact tower lights for small machines and close-range installation
Banner Engineering announced the release of the TL30 Basic Series, compact tower lights for use on small machines and in work areas with limited space. TL30 Basic tower lights have a slim 30 mm cylindrical body that fits in space-constrained areas. Their compact form factor is well suited to smaller machines. In addition, the comfortable…