Innovative billet inspection uses linear motion and drive systems April 2008 Non-destructive materials testing and measuring equipment specialist, H.Rohloff, has developed the innovative Billet InspectIR, an automated, high-speed inspection system for use in the steel industry. ...
Gearing for efficiency April 2008, SEW-EURODRIVE SEW Eurodrive is now able to supply an industrial gear unit that offers more efficiency for mixing and agitating applications with the MC range of extended bearing distance (EBD) units.
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Extending servomotor capabilities April 2008, Beckhoff Automation The drive technology range from Beckhoff has been extended with the addition of the AM3500 servomotor series. In contrast to current trends, these new servomotors have a higher moment of inertia, making ...
Simplifying machine actuation April 2008, Turck Banner Southern Africa Banner Engineering has introduced the DUO-TOUCH run bar with self checking touch buttons (STBs) for two-hand control machine actuation. The run bar easily interfaces with DUO-TOUCH SG (second generation) ...
Automatic format adjustment April 2008 With the differentiated Hiperdrive portfolio, Sick Stegmann has actively taken up the automation trend of format adjustment to measure. One of the advantages is fast and precise adjustment of positioning ...
Frequency converters with Profinet April 2008 The Sinamics G120D distributed frequency converter from Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) has been extended to include a version with a Profinet connection. This is available in both a standard and ...
Hitachi cuts energy costs April 2008 Companies are becoming increasingly aware of energy costs and have undertaken initiatives to reduce energy usage and attendant costs, as well as to protect the environment. This is according to Mike Cronin, ...
Rockwell Automation introduces cool new AC drive April 2008, Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation has announced the launch of the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 700L liquid cooled drive. This technology enables the unit to be utilised in conditions where air-cooled versions may increase ...
Altivar 61 and 72 VSDs: Simply Smart drives March 2008, Schneider Electric South Africa The Altivar 71 is tailored for constant torque applications, whereas the Altivar 61 is built for applications that require variable torque and is dedicated to pump and fan applications
Test drive the new V1000 Yaskawa VSD March 2008, Varispeed (A Division of Hudaco Trading) Drives from Yaskawa have earned a reputation for performance, functionality and quality and as a world-class compact current vector drive the new Yaskawa V1000 from Varispeed continues that legacy.
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Addition to the ArmorStart range March 2008, Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation has expanded its ArmorStart range with the addition of the IP69K ArmorStart distributed motor controller. The IP69K/NEMA 4X rated variants of the company's Bulletin 280/281/283 and ...
Drives scare and entertain March 2008 The new Flyboard 5000 flight simulator will roll out in entertainment and amusement parks from spring 2008. The innovation is that there are no seats. On the platform of the Flyboard, a motion system ...
Technosoft provides CANopen intelligence December 2007 Technosoft drives and motors now support the CANopen protocol, which has emerged as the dominant CAN solution for motion control applications due to its low cost per node, simple wiring and extensive ...
Rockwell Automation adds linear stages December 2007, Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation has announced the launch of a new line of linear stages for a wide range of load carrying applications. Linear stages - the mechanisms that direct input from an actuator along a linear ...
Muting modules increase machine productivity December 2007, Turck Banner Southern Africa Muting modules automatically suspend safeguarding during non-hazardous times in a machine cycle. Their use streamlines operations by letting materials flow into and out of a manufacturing cell and allowing ...
Feature-rich water pump drive November 2007 The Danfoss VLT AQUA Drive is dedicated to water and wastewater applications. With a wide range of powerful standard and optional features, the drive is said to provide the lowest overall cost of ownership ...
Mitsubishi introduces new servo generation November 2007, CBI-electric: low voltage Mitsubishi Electric Automation introduced its latest servo, the MR-J3, at PackExpo in Chicago earlier this year. Smaller and faster than previous models, the J3 realises high speed and accuracy, and has ...
Improved pin cylinders save space November 2007 Machine builders looking to combine small double acting pin cylinders for clamping, pushing or stopping applications in their machines often have to juggle between the available components and the available ...
Drive unit design simplifies installation October 2007, SEW-EURODRIVE The MC range of extended bearing distance (EBD) Industrial Gear Units from SEW Eurodrive offers simplified installation and a cost-effective solution in mixing and agitating applications.
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