Controls & Machine Components

Aerotech: Linear motor stage

Aerotech’s PlanarDL series of integrated, low-profile, XY, linear-motor stages offers quality geometric performance (straightness to ±0.4 µm; flatness to ±1 µm), and dynamic performance in a compact, low-profile, cost-effective package.

September 11, 2013

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Video: New ID Technology Model 252 label printer applicator now available

The ID Technology Model 252, the latest addition to an extensive line of label printer applicators, features the same modular design and robust construction as the Model 250; however, it advances the technology with the integration of ID Technology’s revolutionary Centerline Modularity design.

September 11, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Video: DEKKA unveils new case sealer that offers an alternative to manual case forming

The DEKKA 100 Semi-Automatic Case Sealer is a compact system ideal for tight space production sites needing greater efficiency with small investment, requiring only 44x25 inches of floor space and providing a simple user interface, easy size adjustments, and reliable tape application.

September 11, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Tubing for pneumatics line

AutomationDirect’s expanded NITRA pneumatic tubing line includes UV stabilized polyurethane (PUR) and PTFE styles.

September 11, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Banner: Encapsulated LED area lights

Suitable for machine lighting, visual inspection stations, and general industrial area lighting, Banner Engineering’s WLA Series Encapsulated Area Lights are powerful, solid-state LED lights completely encapsulated in optically clear polyurethane—enhancing chemical compatibility and increasing resistance to shock and vibrations.

September 11, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Nemicon: Ultra-small rotary encoders

At just 7.2mm (0.28346”) in diameter, and based on Nemicon’s successful line of 18mm (0.70866”) and 12mm (0.47244”) diameter miniature encoders, the 7S Series shaft type encoder features high resolution, high noise immunity and high reliability.

September 10, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

IDEC Corp.: Controller

The newest family of controllers from IDEC delivers affordability without compromise.

September 10, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

WAGO: Hazardous location relay module

Via internal system voltage, WAGO Corporation’s new 2-Channel Relay Output Module directly activates Intrinsically Safe circuits, powering actuators in hazardous locations.

September 9, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Technosoft: Intelligent drive with EtherCAT interface

iPOS4808 BX-CAT is the latest member of the iPOS family of Technosoft intelligent drives.

September 9, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Douglas Axiom® IM packs 1-gallon water containers into 8-sided cases with excellent stacking strength

The infeed and product loading system minimize accumulation pressures to achieve high speeds. True to the Axiom, positive flap control and case forming make this solution possible.

September 6, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Volkmann: Electronic timers

Volkmann introduces a line of electronic timers for electro-pneumatic operation of their VS and PPC series of vacuum conveyors.

September 6, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Mark-10: Digital force/torque indicator

Mark-10 introduces their all new Model 7i digital force / torque indicator, designed with a number of sophisticated functions for the most demanding tension, compression, and torque measurement requirements.

September 6, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Thomson: Mechanical linear motion solution

Thomson introduces Glide Screw™ - a new mechanical linear motion solution that combines the features of a linear bearing and a lead screw into a single, compact package.

September 5, 2013