Controls & Machine Components

B&R Industrial Automation: Stepper Motor Module

Two new B&R Industrial X67 Stepper Motor Modules provide builders with cost-effective solutions while offering integrated motor detection, 64 microsteps, stall detection, compact size, and IP67 protection.

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New Couplings

The next generation of ServoClass® Couplings has been introduced by Zero-Max . These new couplings feature zero backlash and are designed with 304 stainless-steel disc packs and 7075-T6 aluminum hubs and center members.

August 31, 2006

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SICK, Inc: SICK, Inc: Incremental Encoders

DGS65 blind hollow shaft, incremental encoders from Sick Stegmann feature a rugged IP65/66-rated housing with collets for shaft dias of 6, 8, 10, and 12 mm.

August 31, 2006

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Omron Electronics LLC: Integrated Control

Omron recently introduced the NSJ series HMI controllers, which integrate 2 of the company’s proven products—the NS HMI and the CJ1 PLC —in a single, flexible, cost-effective HMI controller.

August 31, 2006

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Dual-Core Motherboard

The eAutomation Group of Advantech has introduced the AIMB-762 industrial dual-core ATX motherboard, which supports the Intel dual-core Pentium D, Pentium 4, and Celeron D processors in the LGA775 socket.

August 31, 2006

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Danfoss Drives: Extended Drive Ranges

VLT® AutomationDrive variable frequency drives from Danfoss Drives are now available in the 40-60 HP power range. This power extension covers IP21 and IP55 rated enclosures in the voltage range of 380-480/500 V.

August 31, 2006

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Heidenhain Corporation: Heidenhain Corporation: Linear Encoder Updates

Heidenhain’s LC Series absolute linear encoders have been redesigned from the ground up to better meet today’s measurement requirements in machine tools and now include 2 interfaces--the company’s EnDat 2.2 and FANUC 02.

August 31, 2006

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Controls poster and glossary

Packaging World's controls poster in PDF form as well as a glossary of controls terms used in packaging, written from a packaging perspective.

August 31, 2006

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International Paper: International Paper: Decorating Effect

Shorewood Packaging, a business of International Paper, introduces Nitty Gritty, a tactile coating technique that gives customers another decorating option to enhance their package.

July 31, 2006

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Amcor Rigid Plastics: Improved-strength hot-fill PET bottles

QuadPlus and QuadMax3 PET containers from Amcor PET Packaging offer improved strength for hot-filled beverage applications. QuadPlus offers a more rigid, stronger alternative for 46-/48- and 64-oz hot-filled rectangular PET bottles.

July 31, 2006

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Nordson Corporation: Nordson Corporation: Nordson Corporation: Cold Glue Dispensing

The VanSco product line includes an extensive selection of dispensing valves and applicators, microprocessor-based glue system pattern controls, tanks, pumping systems, versatile mounting brackets, and a host of gluing system support equipment and options.

July 31, 2006

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Multivac Inc: Enhanced Medical Packaging

Multivac introduces a new line of vacuum chamber systems built with solid seal bars, enabling a constant and verifiable temperature over the entire sealing surface throughout the full sealing cycle.

July 31, 2006

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Ball Corp.: Centrifugal Blowers

The latest additions to the Republic Centrifugal Blower product line are the RB2000 and the RB500 (shown). The RB2000 produces up to 2ꯠ CFM with motor options from 20-HP to 30-HP.

July 31, 2006