JVL has now launched its newest product: ‘QuickStep’ — the integrated step motor. QuickStep will be available in 2 models. The first to reach the market is a model with pulse and direction inputs. The second model will have a position controller with a serial interface, 8 IO´s, and an optional encoder and CANbus interface. […]
Archives for May 2009
Cable Innovation for Industrial Networking
Osceola, WI –DataCELL FOUNDATION fieldbus M-EZ cable from Northwire is an improved way to keep shields intact, separated and insulated from each other. This cable features a thin, flame-resistant, insulating, extruded PVC binder over the individually shielded pairs. The extruded PVC binder over the pairs eliminates unraveled and exposed shields – the potential for shield […]
Microstage 28™ Positioning Stage from USAutomation
LAGUNA HILLS, CA — USAutomation has announced the design and introduction of the Microstage 28 ™ positioning stage serving a wide variety of markets and applications around the world. The Microstage utilizes a preloaded linear rail, a precision anti-backlash rolled leadscrew, a high performance coupling and motor mounting provisions. The linear rail system supports radial […]
Multiport Junction Blocks for Sensors
Cumming, GA – AutomationDirect introduces Zip-Port™ multiport junction blocks, that provide time, cost and space savings by allowing multiple sensors to be wired to a single block with one cable connecting to the control panel. Zip-Port junction blocks are available in field wireable or five-meter cable versions, feature four and five-pin M12 connectors in four, […]
Explosion-protected Encoders from Leine & Linde
Strängnäs, Sweden – An explosive atmosphere may occur in many heavy-duty industries where encoders are used to provide position and speed feedback. To combat that, encoders that conform to ATEX directives should be used to increase safety in potentially explosive atmospheres. Leine & Linde’s product range of encoders in their 300, 500, 600 and 800 […]
Failsafe Brakes for Linear Motion
DUO-GRIP B100 line of spring-set, pneumatic-release brakes provide unlimited linear travel and develop braking forces to 5,400 Lbs. for emergency stopping or holding position with zero backlash. Brakes operate on a flat metal bar or a disk and may be mounted in any attitude. Open design allows for visual lining wear inspection, quick shoe replacement […]
Miles On Motion No. 2
In this episode Miles looks at the basics of motion controllers and motion profiles.
Parker Expands Line of PV Gearheads
Port Washington, NY – Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division expands their line of PV gearheads. The PV115, which augments the current offering of Parker Bayside’s PV series gearheads, combines Power and Versatility by offering a wide assortment of output face options along with high radial load and output torque performance. The output face options offer choices […]
New Permanent Magnet DC Gearmotors from Bison Gear
St. Charles, IL – Bison Gear & Engineering introduces six standard models of new parallel shaft permanent magnet DC gearmotors with continuous torque ratings from 30 to 500 in-lbs. (3.4 to 56.5 N-m). The new VWDIR134 DC gearmotors are available with 1/10 or 1/11 horsepower (74.6 or 67.8 watts) 90 volt brushed DC electric motors. […]
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Splitter from N-TRON
Mobile, AL – N-TRON has enhanced its iPOE family of industrial hardened power over Ethernet (PoE) devices with a new PoE Splitter. The 100-POE-SPL enables products that would otherwise require a dedicated power drop to be deployed with only a Cat5 cable. A PoE sourcing device such as N-TRON’s 100-POE-4 Midspan or 105TX-POE endspan provides […]