Controls & Machine Components

PIAB USA Inc: Vacuum Control

Piab will feature the Piab Cruise Control (PCC™), an integrated control option designed to fine-tune vacuum pump performance and lower energy consumption.

August 31, 2006

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Secondary Packaging

Sealing Dvd

A new DVD from National Starch explains the advantages and benefits of the Easy-Pac™ Package Sealing Solution. DVD includes a product overview, as well as testimonials from a major regional bottler operating multiple Easy-Pac systems on its case and carton sealing lines.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

THK America, Inc: Linear Motor Positioning

New from THK, the GLM20 complete 1-axis positioning system offers high acceleration/deceleration, low noise levels, and operates at speeds to 4 m/sec and 2G while achieving accuracies of 1 micron average or better.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff Automation: Embedded PC

The new CX9000 Embedded PC from Beckhoff Automation shrinks PC-based control technology into a compact, I/O Bus Coupler-size housing. With an entry-level price of $500, the PC offers ample computing capacity for even complex automation tasks, and includes a 100MB Ethernet connection as standard.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

B&R Industrial Automation: Stepper Motor Module

Two new B&R Industrial X67 Stepper Motor Modules provide builders with cost-effective solutions while offering integrated motor detection, 64 microsteps, stall detection, compact size, and IP67 protection.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

New Couplings

The next generation of ServoClass® Couplings has been introduced by Zero-Max . These new couplings feature zero backlash and are designed with 304 stainless-steel disc packs and 7075-T6 aluminum hubs and center members.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

SICK, Inc: SICK, Inc: Incremental Encoders

DGS65 blind hollow shaft, incremental encoders from Sick Stegmann feature a rugged IP65/66-rated housing with collets for shaft dias of 6, 8, 10, and 12 mm.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Omron Electronics LLC: Integrated Control

Omron recently introduced the NSJ series HMI controllers, which integrate 2 of the company’s proven products—the NS HMI and the CJ1 PLC —in a single, flexible, cost-effective HMI controller.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Dual-Core Motherboard

The eAutomation Group of Advantech has introduced the AIMB-762 industrial dual-core ATX motherboard, which supports the Intel dual-core Pentium D, Pentium 4, and Celeron D processors in the LGA775 socket.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Danfoss Drives: Extended Drive Ranges

VLT® AutomationDrive variable frequency drives from Danfoss Drives are now available in the 40-60 HP power range. This power extension covers IP21 and IP55 rated enclosures in the voltage range of 380-480/500 V.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Heidenhain Corporation: Heidenhain Corporation: Linear Encoder Updates

Heidenhain’s LC Series absolute linear encoders have been redesigned from the ground up to better meet today’s measurement requirements in machine tools and now include 2 interfaces--the company’s EnDat 2.2 and FANUC 02.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Controls poster and glossary

Packaging World's controls poster in PDF form as well as a glossary of controls terms used in packaging, written from a packaging perspective.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

International Paper: International Paper: Decorating Effect

Shorewood Packaging, a business of International Paper, introduces Nitty Gritty, a tactile coating technique that gives customers another decorating option to enhance their package.

July 31, 2006