Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: HMI configuration software

The new C-more HMI configuration software version 6.0, from AutomationDirect, delivers more functionality, more usability and more value to our popular C-more HMIs.

June 17, 2015

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Tolomatic: All-stainless electric rod cylinder

The ERD22 electric rod cylinder from Tolomatic is a low-cost, versatile replacement for pneumatic cylinders and an alternative to manual processes, featuring force capabilities up to 1,700 lbf (7 kN), hygienic design and IP69k rating.

June 12, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Back Blow Air Nozzle For Cleaning Inside Diameters

EXAIR’s new 1/4 NPT Back Blow Air Nozzle has been designed to effectively blow debris and liquids from pipe or hose inside diameters, channel, bores, holes, internal threads and other internal part features. An array of holes provide a forceful 360 degree airflow to clear out coolant, chips and light oils from machining processes.

June 11, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

SMAC: Electric cylinder

SMAC Moving Coil Actuators, Inc. has introduced built-in controllers that can be equipped with any SMAC CB and LCA actuator for 5- and 1-micron applications; the CBL35C electric cylinder is the first in the series with a built-in controller, offering the advantages of virtually no noise, longer life and no air contamination.

June 5, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Banner Engineering: Safety limit switches

Banner Engineering introduces its SI Series Safety Limit Switches designed to effectively monitor the position of a wide variety of guards, gates, covers and other moveable machine fixtures and tooling.

June 3, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Gebo Cermex: Diagnostic audits for determining container degradation

Gebo Cermex has added two new options to its range of audits—the “shocks” audit and the “pressure” audit—that will soon be incorporated into its overall EIT (Efficiency Improvement Tool) to detect, locate, and measure the critical points on the packaging line.

June 2, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Duravant acquires established manufacturer Hamer

Hamer’s assets expand Duravant’s reach in high quality specialty automated packaging equipment and systems.

June 1, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Ring slide components deliver precise motion

This builder of tablet counting systems needed precise control of bottle infeed for a 200 bottles/minute system going to a maker of substitute narcotic tablets.

June 1, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff: Controller upgrades for injection molding machines

Beckhoff Automation has announced the XMold and eMold controllers, integrated solutions to enhance automation in injection molding machines; leveraging high-end PC- and EtherCAT-based control technology, the XMold system is intended for the most complex injection molding machinery in the industry, while eMold is designed to suit cost-sensitive applications as an efficient yet powerful solution.

May 26, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Molex: Heavy duty connector

Molex Inc. announces the expansion of its Heavy Duty Connectors following the recent acquisition of the GWconnect® product range from Italian industrial connector manufacturer Westec Srl.

May 22, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Unique serialization comes to fresh produce

Proudly representing the food industry at The Automation Forum, and the produce industry in particular, was Dewey R. Scott, Operations Manager at North Carolina sweet potato packer Scott Farms.

May 19, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Hypertherm cuts costs with enterprise labeling

U.S. manufacturer saves $1.5 to $5 million by implementing a browser-based labeling system that improves production uptime.

May 19, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Clippard: 3-way electronic valves

The Minimatic DV-3 line of electronic valves are precision-built 3-way control valves, utilizing a patented valving principle, flows to 70 liters/min., and designed to be suitable for many applications across diverse industries.

May 19, 2015