Controls & Machine Components

WAGO: Proportional valve control

WAGO’s proportional valve module significantly simplifies the connection of hydraulic or pneumatic valves to the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM 750.

April 14, 2014

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Controls & Machine Components

Festo: Rodless pneumatic drive

Festo introduces the DGC-K, a compact rodless pneumatic drive ideal for simple drive functions and positioning operations, such as opening and closing doors and end of line packaging applications.

April 11, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Ross Controls: Soft start double valve

The M DM2® Series C double valve with an integrated soft start function unites the proven ROSS DM2® function with an innovative on-board soft start capability that allows gradual introduction of air to the system when the valve is energized.

April 10, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Banner Engineering: Safety controller provides flexible programming capabilities

Banner Engineering introduces the SC26-2 Programmable Safety Controller for PLC-level capability and control without the programming complexity and steep learning curve of traditional PLCs.

April 9, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

AmeriPak upgrades software to sync with CPG brands

AmeriPak has adopted production management software from Toronto-based Nulogy.

April 8, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Red Lion Controls: PID controllers

Compact design and universal input options provide PID control for a wide range temperature and process signals.

April 8, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff: Multi-touch panel PCs

Delivering multi-touch functionality and automation capability with an ARM Cortex A8 processor, the compact, fanless CP26xx series of Panel PCs from Beckhoff Automation is suitable for use in PLC and motion control of small to medium-sized machines.

April 4, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Rockwell Automation: Programmable logic controller

Extended Micro800 PLC family now offers more features and options to allow machine builders the scalability required for more cost-effective machine control.

April 3, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Bell-Everman: Sealed linear stages for harsh operating environments

A new line of ballscrew- and linear-motor-driven sealed motion stages has been developed by Bell-Everman, Inc.

April 3, 2014

Secondary Packaging

Hybrid servo system brings positioning accuracy to palletizing

The L7 palletizer has standard AC motors and a machine control code accessed on a familiar PLC interface. But servo drives in place of VFDs bring big benefits.

April 2, 2014

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

PC-based control brings performance boost, cost reduction

Getting its new vf/f/s system ready in time for Pack Expo Las Vegas was a challenge, but Matrix managed just fine. A bit of strategic retooling included One Cable Technology and EtherCAT.

April 2, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Lenze: Gearbox transforms motor speed into torque

Designed for mechatronic integration with the Lenze Smart Motor, the Lenze g500 gearbox range transforms motor speed into torque as intelligently and accurately as possible.

March 24, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

WAGO: Expanded line of signal conditioners and relays

WAGO expanded its JUMPFLEX® line of signal conditioners and relays to include a loop-powered signal conditioner offering conversion, isolation and transmission of a variety of signal types.

March 17, 2014