Tsubaki acquires Dia-Saw Manufacturing Ltd.

Tsubaki expands its North American manufacturing capabilities with acquisition of Dia-Saw Manufacturing Ltd.

May 31st, 2017

Tsubakiof Canada Limited of Mississauga, ON, a division of U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC, acquiredDia-Saw Manufacturing Ltd.of Maple Ridge, BC. Dia-Saw started as a manufacturer of shake and shingle mill equipment and has since evolved into a manufacturer of sprockets and related drive components.

The addition of Dia-Saw gives all Tsubaki subsidiaries in North and South America a great advantage by providing an additional manufacturing facility for production, alterations, warehousing, and more, according to the company. This acquisition allows Tsubaki to further expand its product portfolio to provide a wider variety of solutions for its customers. The increased capabilities and products associated with this acquisition will significantly enhance Tsubaki’s ability to serve the ever-changing needs of the market.

U.S. Tsubaki

How to Install The Tsubaki Power-Lock®

How to Install The Tsubaki Power-Lock®

Tsubaki Chain Management System (CMS)

Tsubaki Chain Management System (CMS)

How to Measure Chain Wear (ANSI and British Standard Roller Chain)

How to Measure Chain Wear (ANSI and British Standard Roller Chain)

Engineers can use the Allen-Bradley 140MP Motor Protection Circuit Breakers to simplify motor protection.

Motor Protection Circuit Breakers Offer Space, Time, and Cost Savings

Engineers can use the Allen-Bradley 140MP Motor Protection Circuit Breakers to simplify motor protection.

Clippard Eclipse Valve

Proportional Isolation Valve

Clippard’s Eclipse stepper-controlled proportional isolation valve utilizes a miniature linear actuator. It is suitable for critical applications requiring ultra-fine resolution and excellent repeatability.

G42olet Ps 559x

Selectable Voltage Power Supply

Exair introduces the Gen4 two outlet selectable voltage power supply that allows users to choose input voltages of 115 VAC or 230 VAC. Two 5kV stainless steel output connectors can energize two static eliminators.

SCT current transformers

Current Transformers

Beckhoff Automation launches the SCT current transformers designed for applications with currents ranging from 1 A to 5,000 A with a choice of ring-type and split-core devices as well as three-phase current transformer sets.

Cognex Deep Learning quality inspection software can be trained to identify correct placement and types of items assembled or packaged. In this consumer packaged goods example, it's assorted chocolates in a package. Source: Cognex

Quality Inspections Drive Machine Vision and Deep Learning Connection

Cognex works with end users in multiple industrial verticals to apply deep learning to its vision systems for final and in-line assembly verification.

Bn R Pr 19137 Vision C Mount Camera Rgb Web

C-mount Cameras

B&R introduces C-mount cameras to its vision portfolio along with C-mount lenses that cover a wide range of focal lengths from 12 to 50 mm.

Armor Block Image Resized

Simplify Smart Machines in Harsh Applications

New Allen-Bradley ArmorBlock I/O modules from Rockwell Automation can operate in a wide range of temperatures and offer up to IP69K protection.

Matrox Supersight Uno

Mid-Range Industrial Imaging PC

Matrox Imaging launches the Matrox Supersight Uno, an expandable mid-range industrial imaging PC (IPC) suitable for intensive image capture and processing tasks.

groov EPIC&circledR; platform I/O modules.

I/O Modules

Opto 22 introduces two additional groov EPIC® platform I/O modules designed to support CAN bus integration and high-density temperature sensing.

Flexible Force Testing Systems Design

The L.S. Starrett Co. introduces flexible force and material testing software programs designed to be compatible with its Different Starrett Frame Series.

Robatech Control System platform.

Control System

Robatech introduces the Robatech Control System, an integrated all-in-one platform that combines all functionalities of the adhesive application process including straightforward system integration.

Get recognized for sustainability in food and beverage processing

Get recognized for sustainability in food and beverage processing

ProFood World will honor food and beverage manufacturers who display exceptional improved performance through sustainability. Nominations are open; awards will be conferred in Chicago, June 9-10.

Matrox 4Sight XV6

Expandable Vision Controller

Matrox Imaging launches the Matrox 4Sight XV6, an expandable vision controller designed specifically to handle intensive vision applications on the factory floor.

A new market report, “Motion Controls – 2019,” from Interact Analysis points to strong growth in the motion controls market over the next four years.

Motion Controls Market to Exceed $15 billion by 2023

Among the sectors helping drive a more positive outlook for motion controls are food and beverage machinery, packaging machinery, robotics, and material handling equipment

A high-speed linear gantry replaced the delta-style robot commonly used by Nuspark in tray-loading applications like these.

Gantry Robot Replaces Delta-style

When space constraints made it difficult to use the top-mounted delta-style robot that Nuspark was accustomed to, the firm opted for a compact gantry-style robot in its tray packer.

X20CP3687X controller

Controller

B&R’s X20CP3687X controller combines the performance of an industrial PC with the compact design of its X20 controller series.

Hybrid Motor Starters

Phoenix Contact introduces CONTACTRON pro, a hybrid motor starter designed with a T-bus backplane system that rapidly distributes 24 V power, bridges the e-stop enable signal, and adds auxiliary contact modules.

IoT-Ready Induction Cap Sealing Technology

ITW Pillar Technologies, a manufacturer of advanced induction cap sealing and surface treatment systems, has announced the global launch of its new iFoiler induction cap sealing system with IoT connectivity.

Three-Phase Monitoring Relays

Three-Phase Monitoring Relays

Carlo Gavazzi expanded its DPB and DPC relay lines with the addition of three-phase monitoring relays featuring a wider input voltage range.

The solutions of the Simplified Motion Series from Festo.

Electric Drives

Festo introduces the Simplified Motion Series of electric drives, which are equipped with Digital I/O and IO-Link to enable a range of operational and productivity benefits and deliver intelligent IIoT communication.

More in Controls & automation

IronHorse&circledR; GSD8 series

DC Drives

AutomationDirect’s IronHorse® GSD8 series of DC drives is a microprocessor-based design with non-volatile memory storage that is programmable with adjustable parameters, programmable alarm outputs, and offers a digital closed-loop algorithm for motor cont

SV160E2 integrated servo motor

Integrated Servo Motor

Advanced Micro Controls launches the SV160E2 integrated servo motor that incorporates a servo motor, drive, and controller in a single unit. Motor is ideal for both new machinery and retrofit applications.

With more than 750 employees across eight production facilities, Comar needs to have real-time data on manufacturing operations right at their fingertips.

Data-driven Medical Packaging Manufacturing

Having readily available, real-time data on manufacturing operations has brought numerous benefits to this premier packaging, device, and component supplier.

Yaskawa America: Linear Servo Motor Stage

Yaskawa adds the Sigma Trac II series linear servo motors stage to its Sigma-7 servo line. It combines a Yaskawa SGLF2 series linear motor with linear bearings, high resolution absolute optical scale, cable management, and optional bellows to create a turnkey linear stage.

CPX-AP-I remote I/O system

Festo: Remote I/O system

Festo introduces the CPX-AP-I remote I/O system designed to improve the performance of mixed valve terminals and I/O systems. It is compatible with most communication protocols, including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and EtherCAT.

Specialty hinges

JW Winco: Specialty hinges

JW Winco offers specialty hinges designed for welding onto multi-joint hinges with complex kinematics.

Grupo Modelo’s Nava Brewery upped production in a flat market by updating its industrial network

Improved Network Enables Higher-Volume Beer Production, Packaging Lines

Grupo Modelo’s Nava Brewery, now owned by Constellation Brands, updated the industrial network to include three separate industrial plant networks for brewing, packaging, and utilities.

CU81xx uninterruptible power supply

Beckhoff: Uninterruptible power supply units

Beckhoff introduces the CU81xx uninterruptible power supply (UPS) series with one cable technology that minimizes installation work. Units are designed for universal use in the field.

Safe encoder mount

B&R: Safe encoder mount for motors

B&R is equipping its standard motors with a safe encoder mount, making them suitable for all safety applications.

ArmorStart ST distributed motor controllers

Allen-Bradley: Motor controllers

Allen-Bradley introduces ArmorStart ST distributed motor controllers with integrated safety that can be mounted directly on a machine, allowing users to implement functional safety with fewer components.

EchoPod and EchoTouch reflective ultrasonic liquid level sensors

AutomationDirect: Reflective level sensors

Non-contact EchoPod and EchoTouch reflective ultrasonic liquid level sensors from AutomationDirect feature Flowline’s proprietary Reflective Technology that delivers reliable level measurement in condensing environments.

The CP3918 Control Panel offers advanced, intuitive HMI for the XACT-FIL machine through its 19-in. multi-touch screen.

Machine Development Driven by the Latest in Advanced Controls

Whether it’s improving fill accuracy, simplifying changeovers, reducing machine footprint, or making it easier to penetrate specific regional markets, advanced controls technology is the key.