steute Technologies, an international technology company for top-quality switches, intelligent sensors, and innovative wireless systems, has announced a comprehensive restructuring of its business fields. With immediate effect, the company will now appear on the market with three divisions: Meditec, Leantec, and Controltec. These new divisions are the result of a strategic repositioning to meet the…
Wireless switchgear for two-component injection moulding
Wireless, not cabled: according to this principle, wireless switches, and sensors from steute guarantee safe, reliable, and cable-free signal transmission in a wide range of applications. One interesting area for this solution is plastic injection molding, especially multi-component processes which often involve machines with rotary plates. These plates enable the main part of the construction […]
A look at AGV applications in state-of-the-art car manufacturing
In the automotive industry, manufacturers are working on production concepts that eliminate the need for fixed conveyor equipment such as assembly belts and suspension tracks. In their test factories, several car manufacturers are currently acquiring experience with such concepts. The Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA) has also set up a test factory…
IP69K safety-rated limit switches
STEUTE’s Series ES 98 / EM 98 safety-rated limit switches feature positive-break NC contacts to provide an ideal means for monitoring the opening of a machine guard/access door. Available with a variety of actuator styles for application versatility. Its corrosion-resistant metal housing and IP69K rating assure reliable operation in challenging environments. Features: Switching System: Positive-break…
IP 69K Rated emergency pull-wire safety switch
STEUTE’s Series ZS 71 emergency pull wire switch is equipped with snap-action, NC positive-break contacts, providing a safe, reliable means for initiating an emergency stop along the length of the installed pull-wire. Switching function occurs if actuating wire is pulled or breaks. Its’ 35 meter reach, integral pushbutton reset; rugged, die-cast aluminum, powder-coated housing; and…
Wireless Industrial Switches
In the past, the majority of wireless industrial control devices available have been for the monitoring, transmitting, receiving and processing of continuously variable (analog) parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow, humidity and speed. More recently an array of wireless components has emerged that generate and receive simple “on-off” signals for start/stop control, presence/position sensing, counting,…
NEW Wireless, Non-Contact Magnetic Sensors
Wireless, non-contact magnetic sensors, in the presence of their actuating magnet, send a unique, coded telegram to one or more compatible, easily-programmed Receivers. Receiver accepts up to 10…
NEW Wireless, Batteryless Limit Switches
Steute Industrial Controls offers a comprehensive line of Wireless, Batteryless Limit Switches. These Wireless Limit Switches feature an internal electrodynamic energy generator. No battery required. Displacement of the actuator generates power to send a uniquely coded signal to one or more compatible, easily-programmed Receivers. If the limit switch does not receive the confirmation signal within…
Field-Proven Wireless Medical-Grade Foot Switches
Since 2004, Steute has pioneered the development of wireless foot switches for medical applications, with thousands installed worldwide controlling radiology systems, ophthalmic surgery equipment, surgical microscopes, patient tables and other devices. These units are designed with their proprietary, globally-accessible, 2.4 GHz frequency-hopping protocol. This bidirectional, 32 RF-channel protocol changes transmission frequency 200 times per second……
NEW Inductive Sensors
Steute Xtreme has introduced a NEW Line of ATEX- IECEx Certified Inductive Sensors designed for use in Zone 0 and 20 explosive atmospheres and extreme environments. Units are available in M8, M12, M18 and M30 sizes with a cable or plug-in connector. Models are also available with IP68K or IP69K ratings and for temperature of…
NEW Wireless, Batteryless Pushbutton Switches
Steute Industrial Controls offers a comprehensive line of Wireless, Batteryless Pushbutton Switches. These wireless pushbutton switches feature an internal electrodynamic energy generator. No battery required. Actuation of the pushbutton sends a unique, wireless telegram to one or more compatible, easily-programmed receivers. The receiver sends confirmation of the received telegram. If the pushbutton actuator does not…
Wireless “Medical-Grade” Foot Controls
STEUTE announces the availability of their “medical grade”, fully-compliant, wireless foot controls. Each of these customized units features their proprietary frequency-hopping technology to achieve safe, interference-immune performance. Operating in the ISM 2.4 GHz band, this short-range technology (up to 10 meters) provides continuous monitoring of the integrity of the bi-directional transmission path; a unique “handshaking”…