Controls & Machine Components

Ross Controls: Lockout valves

The Modular L-O-X manual lockout valve and Modular L-O-X with EEZ-ON operation from Ross provide innovative, durable, reliable energy isolation in a compact, space-saving design that also provides full flow.

May 2, 2012

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A bionic actuator

Based on a design derived from nature, the ‘fluidic muscle’ is a whole new breed of actuator that could have a big impact on the sealing of flexible films.

April 30, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

OMAC Packaging Workgroup: it's all about the deliverables

Now that OPW has transitioned from the ISA/Automation Federation and has a firm friend in the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute, leadership thinks it’s time to talk about deliverables.

April 27, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

How to Solve Your Machine Guarding Problems for Good

Why do machine guarding and compliance issues continue to plague manufacturers? Here are the five top problems—and how to solve them.

April 27, 2012

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National Instruments: Embedded controller

National Instruments’ NI PXIe-8115 high-performance embedded controller features the 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor, which is said to help improve processing power by 50%, reduce test times and is suitable for multicore applications.

April 20, 2012

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Oriental Motor USA: Geared AC motors

Available in 6 wattages, starting at 6 W up to 90 W, Oriental Motor’s V Series Geared AC Motors are priced the same as conventional geared AC Motors, but are said to offer higher torques, longer life, and quieter operation.

April 19, 2012

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Aerotech, Inc: Compact motion controller

The A3200 Automation Motion Controller from Aerotech, an optional motion controller designed for the company’s Automation 3200 Multi-Axis Machine Controller, includes active cooling, full functionality on a single PCB, optional SSD, and advanced motherboard watchdog technology.

April 19, 2012

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Logic Supply: Extended temperature Core i5/i7 fanless system

Logic Supply’s Nuvo-1300AF high-performance, fanless system features the first generation Intel Core i-series processors housed in a ruggedized enclosure with an extended operating temperature range of -25C~70C.

April 19, 2012

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Cone Drive: Drawing configuration program

Cone Drive Gearing Solutions has launched the Series E and Series LE planetary servo gearhead drawing configuration program, another of its AccuDrive drawing download tools.

April 18, 2012

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Siko Products, Inc: Compact actuating drive

SIKO’s intelligent AG05 actuating drive increases efficiency and lowers cost by shortening cycle times, provides excellent power density for decentralised positioning tasks, and offers automatic adjustment of formats, stops, tools, and many other comparable positionings.

April 12, 2012

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B&B Electronics Mfg. Co.: USB isolators operate in unfriendly electrical environments

Designed to operate near variable frequency drives, motor control centers, welding, and other large electrical loads, B&B Electronics' one-port Ulinx UHR401 and two-port Ulinx UHR402 USB isolators isolate and protect connected equipment from shock, drop, vibration, surges, spikes, electromagnetic interference, and wide temperature extremes.

April 9, 2012

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Logic Supply: Extended temperature Atom system

Providing reliable computing in an operating temperature environment of -20°C ~ 60°C, Logic Supply’s LGX Extended Temperature AU115 Atom System is a small, fanless system that features an Intel Atom N270 processor with a low-profile chassis less than 1.5-in. thick.

April 9, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Metal guard foot switches

Designed for shearing and spinning machines, lathes, wrapping machines and riveting machines and presses, AutomationDirect’s metal guard foot switches in single and double units come with die-cast aluminum foot cover guards and heavy-duty ABS plastic bases and pedals.

April 9, 2012