Florence, Ky. – Balluff’s Micropulse TA12 explosion-proof linear position transducer now has IECEx hazardous area approval rating, in addition to existing ATEX and North American approvals, expanding its acceptability for worldwide use in applications where hazardous gases and/or dusts are present. The Micropulse TA12 is a non-contact linear position sensor with a compact, explosion-proof housing. […]
New Connectivity Options for Motor Protection from Eaton
Pittsburgh, Penn. – The new C441 Ethernet series of communications cards from Eaton allows customers to select from Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, HTTP web services and Modbus RTU communication protocols in a single card. The added communications provides OEMs and industrial customers, as well as machinery OEMs and panel builders, with flexible communication options to configure, […]
New EtherNet/IP-Enabled Servo Drive From Rockwell Automation
Milwaukee, Wis. – The new Allen-Bradley Kinetix 350 single-axis EtherNet/IP servo drive from Rockwell Automation delivers high-performance motion control on EtherNet/IP. The drive can lower the cost to deploy integrated motion on low-axis machines found in applications such as indexing tables, process skids, case packers, erectors and packaging. When used with the Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 5370 […]
High Load, Motorized Linear Stages with Dust Covers from Zaber
Greenville, Del. – Servo2Go has just added Zaber’s A-LST-C Series High Load, Motorized Linear Stages with Dust Covers to its broad range of linear slides and actuators. Zaber’s A-LST-C stages are computer-controlled with a built-in controller and have travel ranges from 254 mm up to 1500 mm. These stages are available with various lead screw […]
Siemens Introduces New Compact Sinamics G120C Inverter
Atlanta, Ga. – Siemens’ new Sinamics G120C is a compact inverter designed for various industrial applications such as pumps, compressors and fans, as well as mixers, extruders, conveyor belts and materials handling machines. With a rated power range of 0.75 to 25 hp (0.55 to 18.5 kW), the Sinamics G120C sets new standards in the […]
MotorSolve v3.0 with Thermal Analysis Module from Infolytica
Montreal, QC – Infolytica Corporation announces the new MotorSolve v3 with a thermal module included, giving motor designers a complete software tool to thoroughly evaluate the impact of temperature and different cooling methods on the performance of brushless, PMAC and induction machines. MotorSolve Thermal is a 3D automated-FEA analysis module that enhances the accuracy of […]
Non-magnetic Encoders for High Magnetic Field Environments from NUMERIK JENA
Jena, Germany – NUMERIK JENA, sister company of HEIDENHAIN, now offers a line of linear and rotary encoders that are non-magnetic and that have been tested in environments up to 6 Tesla and have no influence on the machine environment. The encoders also can withstand this high magnetic environment without loss of accuracy or resolution […]
Top trends in motion control: Networks, software & controllers
True to its name, the motion control industry didn’t stand still in 2011. There was quite a bit of activity on a wide variety of fronts. Here is a very brief and subjective take on a few of the top trends in motion control technology we saw in 2011. 1. Network trends in motion control Perhaps […]
Bosch Rexroth’s New Ball Rail System for Humid to Wet Production Environments
Charlotte, NC – Bosch Rexroth’s new NFRG ball rail system is well-suited for use in humid to wet production environments. The profiled rail and the ball runner block are both made entirely of corrosion resistant steel according to DIN EN 10088 and of certified plastics according to EU Directive 2002/72/EC and US Regulation FDA21CFR. The […]
Macro Sensors Right Angle LVDT Linear Position Sensors
Pennsauken, NJ – For industrial applications when a conventional LVDT linear position sensor proves too long or environmental contaminants can limit sensor performance, LVDT manufacturer Macro Sensors offers right angle configurations of its spring-loaded and through bore LVDT linear position sensors that not only offer a shortened unit length, but stop debris from accumulating inside […]