IDEM Stand-Alone Non-Contact Switches from AutomationDirect
New IDEM non-contact magnetic coded switches use force-guided contacts and have an internal monitoring system so that they are stand-alone, not requiring the use of a separate safety relay.
Pepperl+Fuchs Introduces New PS1000 Industrial Power Supplies
Pepperl+Fuchs recently introduced the all-new, high-efficiency PS1000 industrial power supplies. Industrial power supplies combine optimal performance and high efficiency with durability and reliability, and with a typical efficiency of more than 95%, the new PS1000 is first in its class.
POSITAL Measuring Wheels: Linear Position and Speed Sensing With Rotary Encoders
POSITAL’s measuring wheel accessories for its IXARC family of rotary encoders enables these devices to make accurate linear motions and position measurements. “Encoders are great for measuring rotation”, comments Andy Zou, Product Manager at POSITAL.
New Balluff Photoelectric Sensors Provide Condition Monitoring Data
The new photoelectric sensors with condition monitoring from Balluff deliver capabilities not yet seen before in the market. In addition to providing solid photoelectric sensing, they deliver the condition monitoring and advanced IO-Link features of the Smart Automation and Monitoring System (SAMS) portfolio.
Eaton MCCB Handles from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added new accessories for Eaton 3P series molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs). The new products include universal rotary handles and Flex Shaft flexible handles, both available for each MCCB frame size and suitable for NEMA 1/4/4X and 12 enclosures.
New Balluff Inductive Washdown Sensors Add Value to Your Application
Like the other inductive sensors in our portfolio, these provide wear-resistant, non-contact position detection of metallic objects. These, however, are members of Balluff’s Smart Automation and Monitoring System (SAMS) portfolio—SAMS. That means they’re packed with additional features.
Festo’s EHMH Heavy Duty Axis Is Built for Safe Movement of Big Payloads
Developed with stacking or palletizing of heavy loads in mind, Festo’s new EHMH is a muscular cantilever axis with rack and pinion technology that handles payloads up to 200 kg with great repeatability.
SINAMICS G115D – The Distributed Drive System
The new SINAMICS G115D is a powerful drive system that has been specifically designed to address current and future challenges involving horizontal conveyor applications. Typical applications include intralogistics and airports.
KNIPEX Tools Introduces New Inserts for Pipe and Connector Pliers Series
KNIPEX Tools introduced new plastic inserts for its Pipe and Connector Pliers series (81 11 250). The innovative plastic inserts now consist of two component materials: soft blue outer layer and firm red inner layer.
Red Lion: FlexEdge Intelligent Edge Automation Platform
Red Lion’s FlexEdge Intelligent Edge Automation Platform brings industrial data together as never before to transform edge computing. FlexEdge provides a scalable solution to integrate complex multi-vendor environments into digital transformation strategies, while providing a futureproof solution for changing application needs.
SCHUNK: Dirt Tight Quick-Change Chuck for Small to Medium-Sized Lot Sizes
If you want to manufacture turned parts more efficiently, low-maintenance and fail-safe precision clamping devices are required. These can be quickly and easily converted, and, if necessary, can also be used for automatic loading.
Universal Robots: The UR16e Collaborative Industrial Robot
The Universal Robots UR16e delivers an impressive 16kg (35.3 lbs.) of payload within a small footprint, and is ideal for use in heavy machine tending, material handling, packaging, and screw and nut driving applications.
Pilz: PNOZ – The Optimum Safety Solution for Each Requirement
The safety relays PNOZ monitor safety functions such as emergency stop, safety gates, light barriers, light grids, two-hand controls, speed, standstill and much more besides. Every day, PNOZ safety relays prove themselves in millions of applications worldwide.
How the NXR Series Makes IIoT Adoption Easier In All Manufacturing Environments
Manufacturers are seeking to address the chronic shortage of engineers with the right expertise by adopting modern networking technologies. Conventional methods don’t always work in these situations, and production floors are seeing a rise in certain problems such as the lengthening of mean time to repair (MTTR).
New LDL25 Series Linear Actuator Is a Cost-Competitive Alternative to Pneumatics
The LDL has been designed as a cost-competitive alternative to pneumatics. A common trend in industrial automation is that users are looking for electric alternatives to their pneumatic components for a number of reasons: control, cycle life, operating cost and environment, etc.
Yaskawa Motoman: High-Speed PL190 and PL320 Palletizing Robots Add Versatility to the PL-Series Line
Offering exceptionally fast and powerful operation for increased production throughput, the highly reliable four-axis PL190 and PL320 models now join the PL500 robot, enabling a wide range of palletizing applications, order picking and other logistical tasks.