Florence, Ky. – Balluff’s new family of BKT 67M contrast sensors can detect even the slightest contrast differences in challenging packaging applications. These sensors are specifically designed for fast and reliable print mark detection. The BKT family of contrast sensors features a rugged metal housing, and a rotatable connector plus variable mounting for use under […]
Archives for March 2011
Operator Panel with CANopen Interface from Baldor
Fort Smith, Ark. – The new KPD202-501 operator panel from Baldor Electric – a member of the ABB group – is a compact IP65-rated operator panel with a CANopen interface. It provides machine designers and builders with a cost-effective way to implement simple human-machine interfaces. It is also a scalable control solution – an optional […]
Extended Range of Housed Motors offered by WITTENSTEIN
Bartlett, Ill. – Building on a base of direct drive and extreme motor options, WITTENSTEIN has expanded its housed motor range to include the traditional premium motors as well as industrial motors specifically designed and developed to support the needs of the OEM market. The new range of standard industrial housed motors are designed for […]
Dukane expands its servo-controlled ultrasonic welding portfolio
Dukane Corporation (www.dukane.com) has announced the expansion of its iQ servo-controlled ultrasonic welding systems portfolio for medical applications and other high-value components at the 2011 Medical Design and Manufacturing West exhibition. The company now aims to provide high-frequency welders ranging from 30 kHz to 50 kHz for smaller medical parts such as ports, valves, implant […]
Food-Grade FluoroNyliner Bushing Bearings withstand harsh washdown environments
Thomson (www.thomsonlinear.com) has announced the release of Food Grade FluoroNyliner Bushing Bearings, which are designed with a non-magnetic 303 Stainless Steel corrosion resistant sleeve and a USDA and FDA compliant self lubricating liner. These features enable them to excel in challenging in pharmaceutical, medical and food processing applications. The bearings are available in Closed and […]
Eaton’s latest interfaces provide serial and Ethernet connectivity
Eaton (www.eaton.com) has announced the release of its latest line of operator interfaces designed to provide optimum connectivity – the XV and XP Series. The series has been specifically engineered to provide original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) flexibility in communications, applications and design. These new interfaces have been rated for global applications in a light-weight, slim […]
Zero-Backlash Rack & Pinion Drive Systems from ATLANTA Drive Systems
Farmingdale, NJ – ATLANTA Drive Systems, Inc. offers a complete range of Zero-Backlash Rack & Pinion Drive Systems that eliminate all axis backlash, providing ultra-precise positioning and repeatability. Positioning accuracy is maintained during acceleration and deceleration, as well as during changes in direction of travel. The axis backlash is eliminated by using two pinions; one […]
Thomson launches fully watertight and corrosion-resistant planetary gearheads
Thomson (www.thomsonlinear.com), a leading supplier of innovative guidance systems and linear drives, has announced the release of AquaTRUE planetary gearheads, which feature remarkable corrosion resistance and water tightness attributed to its hermetically sealed design. Designed to meet the most stringent requirements in water tightness, the gearheads are ideal in beverage and food processing industries, where […]
Cognex Connect provides ID readers industrial connectivity
Cognex Corporation (www.cognex.com) has announced the release of its Cognex Connect, which provides industrial protocol connectivity for hand held ID readers such as the Cognex DataMan 8000 ID readers, via PROFINET and EtherNet/IP support. Available in In-Sight vision system, Cognex Connect is an extensive collection of communication capabilities that is also offered in DataMan 200 […]
Single-Axis Motion Controller with Onboard Brushless/Brush Servo Drive
Greenville, Del. – Servo2Go.com has just added Galil Motion Control’s New Econo Series Motion Controller with Ethernet & Onboard Servo Drive, the CDS-3310, to its broad range of high-performance cost-effective Ethernet-based motion controllers. Galil Motion Control recently released the CDS-3310 single-axis controller and drive system designed to provide high performance and precise control of a […]