Gripper for Small Components EGI with Active Gripping Force Maintenance
The intelligent, electric parallel gripper EGI with certified PROFINET-IRT interface was specifically designed for challenging and diverse handling tasks.
Beckhoff Introduces Frequency Analysis without Programming Requirements
TwinCAT Analytics software from Beckhoff offers a complete workflow from acquisition of data through to its storage and analysis to dashboards for continuous machine monitoring. Traditional condition monitoring algorithms are now also available in TwinCAT Analytics using simple configuration with no programming requirements.
PS-AMC Motion Controller and P1-RX Remote I/O Module from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added PS-AMC motion controllers designed to work seamlessly with select Productivity PLCs to provide accurate, coordinated, plug-and-play motion control. These controllers are capable of up to 4 coordinated axes of motion per controller (PS-AMC4) with differential encoder feedback for each axis and a maximum switching frequency of 1MHz.
AMC Introduces 9 New FlexPro Servo Drives
Advanced Motion Controls has recently launched 9 new models of FlexPro Servo Drives. The new models introduce RS485 and RS232 communication to the FlexPro® servo drive family. This makes RS485/232 the fourth network that AMC offers in addition to EtherCAT, CANopen and Ethernet/IP.
New 100 Amps Peak FlexPro Servo Drives Available from AMC
Now joining the Advanced Motion Controls FlexPro family are the first of their “Mini”-sized servo drives. With a slight size increase, these drives can output over double the current and operate on higher voltage than existing micro-sized FlexPro drives.
Brady Launches New Permit Control Stations
Brady has recently announced the launch of their new Permit Control Station product line. Group lockout scenarios get more complicated as more people are added to the process. And while more workers mean less equipment downtime, without the right devices in place, they also mean increased risk for accidental re-energization.
Quabbin Data Cables from AutomationDirect
The new Quabbin data cables aredesigned with impedances specific for RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 communication applications in industrial environments.
Sealcon Twilock-S Circular Connectors Makes “Child’s Play” Out of Difficult Access Areas
The Sealcon Twilock-S connection system is an extremely simple and highly reliable quick fastening system. Sealcon’s Twilock-S metric circular plug-in connectors mate to Speedtec by Intercontec/TE Connectivity making adaptivity between these two connector systems technically possible.
MENNEKES: Customize Your Power Distribution With AMAXX
Take a tour of MENNEKES’ AMAXX power distribution family in their latest video. An innovative NEMA 4X enclosure system, AMAXX provides you with the flexibility to easily satisfy various plant requirements, all while reducing your design, assembly and installation costs.
Festo’s New Space Optimized DSNU-S Shaves off Size, Weight of Standard ISO Round Cylinder
The new DSNU-S round cylinder is the latest response from Festo to the need of machine designers for smaller versions of standard components so they can shrink the footprint of their machines or production lines accordingly.
New IDX Compact Servo Motor With Integrated Positioning Controller From Maxon
Maxon’s new IDX compact integrated servo gearmotor + drive combines a powerful, brushless EC-i motor and an EPOS4 positioning controller, which can be complemented with a maxon planetary gearhead when required.
Schurter: TTS – Contactless Switch for Hygienic Switching
The Covid 19 pandemic has greatly increased the demand for non-contact push buttons and switches. Various studies show that the transmission of viruses and bacteria via surfaces exposed to constant contact with hands is high.
Encoder Products: Model A58SB Absolute Encoder
The Model A58SB Absolute Encoder offers a high performance solution for your absolute feedback needs. It provides maintenance-free feedback thanks to its innovative battery-free and gear-free multi-turn technology.
A Bigger and Brighter Addition to the Graphite HMI Series From Red Lion
Two years ago in mid-June, Red Lion Controls, global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, announced the release of the addition to the Graphite series of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), a new 12.1” Outdoor Graphite HMI to meet your most demanding sunlight readable applications.