Controls & Machine Components

Improved productivity an unforeseen benefit of energy-saving pneumatic valve

Parker Hannifin’s Pneumatic Division demonstrated its new Air Saver Unit (ASU) pneumatic valve.

November 7, 2016

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Controls & Machine Components

SmartWire-DT greatly simplifies cabling

The traditional trough system holding multiple control wires all leading back to the main controls enclosure was cumbersome, so this OEM opted for a smarter, simpler solution.

November 4, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Programmable controllers

AutomationDirect’s Productivity2000 programmable controller line includes additional low-cost discrete and analog input and output modules.

November 3, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Red Lion appoints new president

Jack Lee succeeds Mike Granby, who served as Red Lion’s President for 17 years.

October 27, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Encoder Products: Programmable encoder

Encoder Products Co. has introduced the Model 25SP Accu-CoderPro – a programmable encoder in the industry-standard Size 25 package (2.5 in. x 2.5 in., or 63.5 mm); contained within the rugged, industrial housing of the Model 25SP is an advanced set of electronics that allow the encoder to be programmed for exact application needs.

October 14, 2016

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Applied Motion Products: Stepper drive for hazardous locations

Applied Motion Products launches the first ever step motor drive that is internationally certified for use in hazardous locations.

October 11, 2016

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Pro-face America: HMI software

Pro-face BLUE Open Studio is a development and runtime software that incorporates all of the tools users need to create SCADA HMI applications, dashboards and OEE interfaces.

October 11, 2016

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Clippard: Diaphragm regulators

The new DR-2 Series provides greater accuracy and repeatability (±0.15 psi) while maintaining the same flow and performance characteristics as the MAR regulators in a small, sleek package.

October 4, 2016

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OMEGA: Coded non-contact safety switches

The OMEGA LPC/LMC, CPC/CMC, SPC/SMC Series of coded non-contact safety switches offer top quality construction, universal designs, coded magnetic actuation, and a NEMA PW12 (IP69K) rating to fit a wide range of factory automation applications.

September 29, 2016

Material handling

Equipment Partnership Readies Cetylite for DSCSA Deadlines

By partnering with its printing equipment and software supplier, this pharmaceutical manufacturer is on track to apply serial numbers to meet the 2017 DSCSA deadline.

September 27, 2016

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

Bulk screw bagging upgrade

Automated batching system feeds, weighs, bags, and codes packages, boosting packaging speeds, cutting manual labor requirements, and muffling noise.

September 27, 2016

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RAE DC Products: Water resistant DC motors

Model M7000 permanent magnetic DC motors from RAE DC Products provide the protection needed to operate in wet and dusty environments.

September 22, 2016

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Applied Motion Products: Integrated motor family

Applied Motion Products, Inc. announces the release of NEMA 34 frame StepSERVO integrated motors; with the larger NEMA 34 frame size, the motors can now be installed in more demanding applications where greater torque is required.

September 22, 2016