Temposonics R Series linear position sensors are designed to improve the filling process for facilities that package a wide variety of products. Where a packaging facility once required a complicated, bulky and costly combination scale to switch back and forth between various products during packaging cycles, these sensors are being used in equipment that is […]
Single-Axis Motion Controller for Linear Servo Amplifiers
Torrance, CA — Varedan Technologies has introduced the VMC-3000 series single-axis motion controller module for their LA series linear servo amplifiers. The controller is a DSP based plug-in card that can be configured in a variety of modes including position mode, torque mode and a high-precision frequency locked velocity mode for systems requiring ultra-low jitter […]
MISUMI to Hold Contest at ATX West Show
Schaumburg, IL — Misumi USA announced that it will be holding a contest titled, “Go Configure” at the upcoming ATX West show in Anaheim, CA on February 10-12, 2009 in Booth Number 4601. The contest is Co-Sponsored by Design World Magazine and contest ballots will be available in the show issue of Design World magazine […]
DualVee® Washdown Wheels from Bishop-Wisecarver
Pittsburg, CA – – Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation announces its new patent pending washdown wheels, the latest addition to the company’s signature DualVee product line. Designed primarily to meet the extreme demands of food processing equipment linear motion applications, the washdown wheel significantly extends bearing life, and is interchangeable with standard vee wheels for ease of replacement. […]
World’s Smallest Rotary Encoder
MicroMo Electronics, Inc. announces the expansion of its encoder product line with the addition of its PA2-50. Leading the way again in miniature motor feedback development, MicroMo now provides a high-resolution, low current-draw optical encoder in a 6mm diameter package. Blending the best technologies, the PA2-50 expands possibilities for applications requiring miniature motors with encoders. […]
Heavy Duty Fiber Optic Rotary Encoder
Newbury Park, CA – Micronor’s new MR316 ZapFREE™ Fiber Optic Rotary Encoder is designed for heavy duty, industrial motor drive applications requiring high reliability, EMI immunity, ATEX compliance, IP66 ingress protection and even operation in extreme temperatures. The sensor is size 90mm and features large 12mm Æ shaft and extra heavy duty bearings and shaft […]
Bluetooth Module for JVL MAC Motors
JVL now introduce the first wireless integrated servo motor. Module MAC00-FB4 facilitates wireless control of the MAC motors, giving total freedom from cables. The new module makes it possible to have a direct BlueTooth connection to the motor. Via the BlueTooth link, the motor can be set up and controlled with the same possibilities offered […]
Opto 22’s “IO4AB” Seminar Tour
Temecula, CA — Opto 22 has extended its series of free technical seminars designed to educate engineers and other automation professionals on the company’s intelligent I/O for Allen-Bradley Logix Platforms (coined “IO4AB”). The seminar series began in October of 2008 and, due to popular demand, will continue throughout the U.S. with stops in Tampa, Nashville, […]
QuickSilver Solves Tightening Applications
The most common tightening applications are caps or nuts. These types of applications require accurate control of torque and position to avoid stripping, under tightening, over tightening, missing bottles, cross-threading, and mechanical jams. QuickSilver’s programmable single axis servo motor controller can be pre-loaded with the expected/nominal torque profile. If more or less torque is detected […]
Brush DC Motors
West Chester, PA – Portescap expands its family of brush DC motors with their 35GLT motors. These RoHS-compliant motors have a 35mm housing and weigh just 360 grams, while delivering a 40% increase in torque-to-volume ratio when compared with standard iron core motors of similar frame size. The maximum continuous torque approaches 150 mNm in […]
