Controls & Machine Components

Packaging and trademark litigation

Packaging and trademarks

August 26, 2010

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Controls & Machine Components

GAM Gear, LLC: Gear reducer catalog

GAM Gear’s 2010 Catalog of Gear Reducers/Torque Converters and Linear Mounting Kits includes information on: a new line of low-cost high performance planetary gearboxes (PE-Series); a complete new range of bevel-gear reducers with or without an integrated motor mount (VC-Series and V-Series); and a new hollow-shaft low-cost hypoid gearbox (in-line FP-KB).

August 24, 2010

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Omron Scientific Technologies, Inc: Software-driven safety controllers

Omron Scientific Technologies’ G9SP Programmable Safety Controllers are software-based stand-alone controllers that can be quickly programmed to satisfy the complex safety control needs of small and mid-sized machines, and are easily reconfigured to solve evolving machine set-up needs.

August 23, 2010

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Balluff: Linear position transducer

Balluff’s Micropulse® PF-series linear transducer provides accurate, reliable linear position feedback in a low-profile anodized aluminum housing.

August 23, 2010

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TURCK, Inc: Connectivity catalog of NFPA 79 compliant wiring products

TURCK’s powerfast˙ Connectivity Catalog contains their complete line of powerfast products including cordsets, connectors, tees, splitters and receptacles rated for up to 30 amps and 600 volts.

August 23, 2010

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AutomationDirect: Miniature circuit breakers

AutomationDirect’s Eaton WMZT series miniature circuit breakers are single-pole, two-pole and triple-pole devices, available in sizes from 0.5 – 40 Amps, and offer efficient protection for branch and control circuits.

August 17, 2010

Flexible packaging

Sustainability is at the root of personal care packaging trends, says PMMI

A new PMMI study shows that companies are responding to the call to reduce their packaging and its carbon footprint.

August 16, 2010

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Rockwell Automation: AC drives

Rockwell Automation has expanded the power range of its Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755 AC drives to 450 kW/700 Hp, providing users with a convenient roll-out design, increased application flexibility, ease of maintenance, and common control options to help reduce inventory and spare parts.

August 12, 2010

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Control system brings flexibility and throughput

Pneumatic Scale Angelus—a division of Barry Wehmiller and the world’s leading manufacturer of can-seaming machinery—knows how important product quality and productivity are for the customers that use its machines.

August 8, 2010

Conveying & accumulation

Robotics rallies in 2010; packagers automate for profit

After the past couple years’ serious sales slump, the industrial robotics industry is beginning to rebound, with food and consumer goods applications showing strong gains. Recent packaging installations testify to the value of automation.

August 8, 2010

Conveying & accumulation

Software links printers company-wide

Jelly Belly Candy Company has increased factory automation and reduced the costs of pre-printed packaging through good use of package-coding software.

August 8, 2010

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Aerotech, Inc: Linear-motor gantry

The AGS1500 series Cartesian gantry systems from Aerotech are designed for precise contouring in a compact footprint.

August 7, 2010

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Festo Corporation: Festo Corporation: Motor mount kit and gearbox

GAM Gear’s LSK and the EPL-H is the industry’s first-ever motor mounting kit and planetary gear head that can specifically be adapted to Festo®* actuators.

August 7, 2010