Valencia, Cal. – Cicoil’s High Flex Unshielded Silicone Cables are designed for applications that require absolute reliability in severe environments. Cicoil’s unique silicone extruded cable is unaffected when exposed to extreme temperatures (-65°C to +260°C), vibration, flames, water, UV light, ozone, radiation and most chemicals. This combination of features makes Cicoil’s High Flex Unshielded Silicone […]
Archives for September 2011
Siemens’ compact gas analyzer features paramagnetic oxygen measurement
The Automation division of Siemens Industry (www.siemens.com) has unveiled the latest version of the Ultramat 23 gas analyzer that features open interface architectures with Profibus PA/DP, RS 485 based protocols and ELAN supports to simplify process integration. With paramagnetic measuring cell, the analyzer records the concentration of oxygen by combining the measuring principle of paramagnetic […]
Magnetek’s adjustable frequency drives suitable for crane/hoist applications
Magnetek, Inc. (www.magnetek.com) has introduced its latest IMPULSE® Series 4 Adjustable Frequency Drives, which continues the company’s tradition of providing the most cost-effective and reliable adjustable frequency crane control in the market, said Dan Beilfuss, Director of Sales at Magnetek. The IMPULSEoG+ Series 4 can be utilized as a V/F crane control or as an […]
Posital introduces a magnetic rotary encoder with hollow shaft design
Posital (www.posital.com) has announced that its Magnetocode (MCD) absolute rotary encoders now features a new hollow-shaft variant of the MCD encoder, making the devices easier to mount on shafts up to 20 mm in diameter. Featuring excellent accuracy, adaptability and reliability, the new devices are offered with digital or analog electrical interfaces. With measurement technology […]
Emerson Bearing Launches Video Tutorials
Boston, Mass. – Emerson Bearing has recently launched a series of online video tutorials. A total of 10 video tutorials can now be viewed online at Emerson Bearing’s website. Whether you’re looking for split bearing solutions, trying to determine why a bearing failed or trying to learn more about bearing types and the numbering system, […]
70 Watt Brushless DC Motor from Maxon
Fall River, Mass. – maxon motor’s newly designed 70W flat brushless motor delivers a maximum continuous torque of 130 mNm at an efficiency of up to 85%. The new motor in its 45 mm diameter is available with Hall sensors and comes in four windings (24, 30, 36, and 48V). It can be combined with […]
STOBER Introduces KL Version of Helical Bevel Gear Unit
Maysville, Ky. – STOBER™ Drives, Inc. has developed a new KL helical bevel gear unit, a compact right-angle drive that meets the packaging manufacturing industry’s latest machine requirements. The space-saving gear reducer comes in sizes 1 and 2, and is perfect for packaging, filling, conveying, general automation and wash-down. When compared with the conventional STOBER […]
Siemens expands SIMATIC ET 200iSP I/O system
Siemens Industry, Inc. (www.siemens.com) has broadened its SIMATIC ET 200iSP I/O system with the addition of three new modules to conform to safety standards ISO 13849-1 up to PLe e or IEC 61508 up to SIL 3. A modular I/O system suitable for hazardous areas, the ET 200iSP features actuators and sensors directly connected to […]
TI’s highly integrated pre-driver reduces board space
Texas Instruments Incorporated (www.ti.com) has unveiled the first in a new range of integrated three-phase brushless motor pre-drivers, the DRV8301. This highly integrated pre-driver offer reduced board space by as much as 60 percent than the closest integrated solution. Its ability to drive sub-10-A to 60-A external FETs enables it to provide greater efficiency, current […]
Intelligent Motors from Dunkermotor Handle Solar Applications
Elgin, Ill. –Dunkermotor’s new line of brushless dc Solar Tracker Motors (STM) with integral fieldbus-enabled motion controllers are optimized to reduce development time, lower installation costs and provide lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) in a variety of solar tracking applications. Electric energy production can be increased by up to 35% with solar tracking compared […]