Controls & Machine Components

Omron Scientific Technologies, Inc: Software-driven safety controllers

Omron Scientific Technologies’ G9SP Programmable Safety Controllers are software-based stand-alone controllers that can be quickly programmed to satisfy the complex safety control needs of small and mid-sized machines, and are easily reconfigured to solve evolving machine set-up needs.

August 23, 2010

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Controls & Machine Components

Balluff: Linear position transducer

Balluff’s Micropulse® PF-series linear transducer provides accurate, reliable linear position feedback in a low-profile anodized aluminum housing.

August 23, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

TURCK, Inc: Connectivity catalog of NFPA 79 compliant wiring products

TURCK’s powerfast˙ Connectivity Catalog contains their complete line of powerfast products including cordsets, connectors, tees, splitters and receptacles rated for up to 30 amps and 600 volts.

August 23, 2010

Operational Excellence

Application analysis discusses track-and-trace bar codes for fresh produce packaging

This Application Analysis explains the track and trace basics for produce packers facing PTI compliance. Read about a case printing solution from FoxJet and examine the costs.

August 22, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Miniature circuit breakers

AutomationDirect’s Eaton WMZT series miniature circuit breakers are single-pole, two-pole and triple-pole devices, available in sizes from 0.5 – 40 Amps, and offer efficient protection for branch and control circuits.

August 17, 2010

Flexible packaging

Sustainability is at the root of personal care packaging trends, says PMMI

A new PMMI study shows that companies are responding to the call to reduce their packaging and its carbon footprint.

August 16, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Rockwell Automation: AC drives

Rockwell Automation has expanded the power range of its Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755 AC drives to 450 kW/700 Hp, providing users with a convenient roll-out design, increased application flexibility, ease of maintenance, and common control options to help reduce inventory and spare parts.

August 12, 2010

Contract Packaging

Plastic or wood pallet choice prompts questions, confusion

Recent LinkedIn discussions raise questions about pallet choices. Tylenol recall adds another dimension to the issue.

August 12, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Control system brings flexibility and throughput

Pneumatic Scale Angelus—a division of Barry Wehmiller and the world’s leading manufacturer of can-seaming machinery—knows how important product quality and productivity are for the customers that use its machines.

August 8, 2010

Conveying & accumulation

Robotics rallies in 2010; packagers automate for profit

After the past couple years’ serious sales slump, the industrial robotics industry is beginning to rebound, with food and consumer goods applications showing strong gains. Recent packaging installations testify to the value of automation.

August 8, 2010

Conveying & accumulation

Software links printers company-wide

Jelly Belly Candy Company has increased factory automation and reduced the costs of pre-printed packaging through good use of package-coding software.

August 8, 2010

Controls & machine components

Aerotech, Inc: Linear-motor gantry

The AGS1500 series Cartesian gantry systems from Aerotech are designed for precise contouring in a compact footprint.

August 7, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Festo Corporation: Festo Corporation: Motor mount kit and gearbox

GAM Gear’s LSK and the EPL-H is the industry’s first-ever motor mounting kit and planetary gear head that can specifically be adapted to Festo®* actuators.

August 7, 2010