The OM-CP-QUADTEMP is a 4 channel, battery-powered, stand-alone thermocouple based temperature datalogger. This all-in-one compact, portable, easy-to-use device will measure and record up to 122,000 temperature measurements (24,575 readings per channel). Its real time clock ensures that all data is time and date stamped. The storage medium is nonvolatile solid state memory, providing maximum data security even if the battery becomes discharged. Its small size allows it to fit almost anywhere. Data retrieval is simple. Plug it into an empty COM port and the easy-to-use Windows® software does the rest. The software converts your PC into a real time strip chart recorder. Data can be printed in graphical or tabular format and can also be exported to a text or Microsoft Excel file.

OMEGA

The LF series miniature liquid level sensors provide reliable operation in small tanks and containers, and within a wide range of liquids. They also feature a utility design for shock resistance and long trouble-free life. The LF series is a level sensing/switching solution for OEM and large volume applications. Industry examples include food and pharmaceutical, automatic vending machines, photocopiers, small collection tanks, miniature pumping stations, pilot plants, electronic parts plating and similar small systems applications.

Scientific Technologies Inc.

The Quick Silver brand of linear guides provides a full spectrum of linear guides for machine automation. The guides feature a patented, four-point support design for the circulating ball bearings. The design offers improvement in rigidity, high precision, minimum friction regardless of the preload setting and minimum differential slip. Applications include medical, electronic, semiconductor, packaging, materials handling and custom machines.

Machine Systems Limited

The RabbitLink™ card, when attached to the Ethernet and a Rabbit microprocessor-based system, allows users to compile, run and debug programs on the remote system from a network-connected PC running Dynamic C® 7.02 or later. The RabbitLink card has two fundamentally different functions: in addition to enabling remote download or debugging of programs, the RabbitLink card can also be used to provide a portal to the Internet, enabling the system to send email or generate web pages via a simplified protocol, with most of the software resident on the RabbitLink. Users can conveniently access and program Rabbit-based systems via a high-speed Ethernet-based connection whether the system is at their desk or around the world.

Electromate Industrial Sales Limited

The IDS-2000ARH industrial dispense pump is developed for industrial production and process applications requiring maintenance-free, precision, low volume fluid control. It is CE approved and integrates the CeramPump® valveless piston pumping principal with precision stepper control. This unique pump design accomplishes all fluid control functions while eliminating valves which can clog, fatigue and fail, causing accuracy drifting and pump failure over time. The electronics feature precision stepper motor control, multiple dispense and continuous modes and will interface with a PC or PLC. Typical applications include chemical and pharmaceutical processing, electronics and semiconductor manufacturing, metal finishing, food processing and packaging, and process instrumentation.

Fluid Metering, Inc.

The PIT emergency stop button ensures maximum safety to protect both personnel and machine. It is suitable for applications up to category 4 in accordance with EN 954-1 and also meets the new requirements of IEC/EN 60947-5-5 and EN 418. A special safety contact block prevents contact elements being released without detection. With its yellow border, the contact block is easily recognizable as a safety element. Together with the contact elements it forms a fixed unit, so it cannot be wrongly configured, nor can individual contact elements be attached incorrectly. The high-quality contact elements are gold-coated, enabling them to control even very low currents (1mA) within the safety circuit. The emergency stop pushbutton is designed to IP65. It is available as a turn to release device, or a key-release version is also available.

Pilz Automation Safety L.P.

The Sealant I.Q. sealant and adhesive inspection system helps to reduce product quality issues by identifying dispensing nonconformance at the source. Using machine vision technology, it can identify over dispensing, under dispensing, bubbles, gaps and incorrect material usage. Pass or fail of parts is based on pre-defined bead location, bead width or bead skips. Sealant I.Q. systems are available in a number of in-process and post-process configurations including motion-guided, stationary, multi-camera, and stationary & rotating. The appropriate system configuration for an application is influenced by part shape and reflectivity; bead colour, size and location; station layout, robot speed and cycle time; and desired inspection resolution.

ATR Systems

The Lightning Robotic MIG Gun (LRMIG) is designed to withstand harsh work environments. It has a quick-change taper lock seating gooseneck that allows the neck to be removed and installed quickly and is timed for repeatability. The gun is compatible with Tregakiss® and can be modified to fit several front and  rear configurations.

American Torch Tip Company

The PMC-DGX is a multi-featured graphics acceleration PCI mezzanine card suitable for driving SXGA displays in harsh environment console applications. The new PMC-DGX features dual independent display capability that can accommodate both legacy analog CRT and DVI compliant digital video input, flat-panel displays. In Dual View Display mode, it is able to display either the same image on two displays, separate images on each display, or single image spanning both displays. The unit is available for convection-cooled (SA and RA class boards) or conduction-cooled (ruggedized RC class boards, operating temperatures ­40°C to 85°C) environments.

Thales Computers

The Modular End Effector Tooling System (MET) is an optimal solution in flexible modular automation. The system can be easily configured to meet a variety of material handling applications including packaging, injection molding, small metal stamping, palletizing, and glass handling. Based upon a modular concept with accessories such as automatic tool changers, compliance devices, robotic adapter plates, vacuum cups and nipper mounts, any MET system can be reconfigured, re-used or interchanged between other units for maximum flexibility. The system can be mounted to the robot in either end-mount cantilever style or a mid-mount  configuration. Quick disconnect air ports let you switch between various tooling in seconds.

DE-STA-CO

The Long Range Laser Twin Sensor tracks object displacements or running profiles at extremely high speeds of up to 200 kHz. The long-range capability of the sensor allows more maneuverability for fast moving, long range measurements. Thickness variations as fine as 0.007 um can be resolved when averaged at 100 Hz, with accuracy measured in microns. Other features include a laser spot size of 70 micrometers in diameter, observation angle of 25 degrees and stand-off of 30mm. The sensor also has the ability to automatically compensate for differences in the object's colour and surface, the ability to track the smallest pits, surface textures and sharp increases in object height and the capability to measure both on frosted and furbished surfaces.

LMI Technologies

This full line of high-speed, four-axis SCARA robots offers high-speed performance in a compact form that requires minimal installation space. The HS and MH-series robots are ideal for a variety of small part assembly and handling, lab automation, case packing, magnetic media and semiconductor processing or part kitting. Motoman offers 11 basic SCARA robots with reaches ranging from 350-1000 mm and Z-axis stokes from 220-320 mm. With payload ratings of 5, 10 and 20 kg, these robots feature high-powered motors, enhanced harmonic drives and strong structural design to handle high moments of inertia, A hollow quill provides easy tool integration. The robots are available in standard (IP40), splash-resistant (IP65) and cleanroom (ISO4/Class 10-USFED 209E) versions to meet application requirements in a variety of conditions, including  harsh, damp or ultra-clean environments.

Motoman Inc.

The BIS S identification system is designed for fast and efficient parts identification using high speed data transmission. The system features data carriers that can store 8000 or 16000 bytes and heads that can read/write large blocks of information at 2000 bytes/second. Applications include highly complex assembly operations, such as found in the automotive industry. BIS S data carriers employ a new technology called Ferro Electric Random Access Memory (F-RAM) which eliminates the battery used for memory retention in RAM-based data carriers and also permits unlimited read and write cycles. The system includes two different sized data carriers, both  of which contain 8000 bytes of storage. Three read/write heads are available as are two different hand-held programmers, as well as Profibus and Device-Net processors available with either metal or plastic housings.

Balluff Inc.

The 1K2 changeover slide switch is recommended for PCB configuration applications. The switch occupies a board space measuring only 10mm x 2.5mm with a height of 4.5mm excluding actuator. It is available with 2.54mm pitch pins allowing end-to-end or side-by-side stacking on a 2.54mm pitch board. Straight or 90° versions are available. The 1K2 is offered as a single-pole-single-throw version, with a choice of two heights of actuator -- standard or raised. Typical applications include jumper replacement, circuit testing, on/off switch, factory setting and configuration.

EAO Switch Corporation

M.M. Newman PTFE tubing is chemically inert, unaffected by acids and alkalis, operates continuously from ­450°F to +500°F and is non-flammable. Featuring seven sizes from 0.010" to 1 1/4" I.D., with varying wall thicknesses, it can be supplied cut to length in 1/16" increments with ±0.032" accuracy or on random length coils. Suitable for transporting fluids or concealing wires in critical applications, the tubing can be matched to customer requirements for burst strength and flexibility. FEP and PFA versions are offered in standard and custom formulations, and a variety of colours.

M.M. Newman Corporation

The SeeSnake® Plus self-leveling camera is designed for use with the RIDGID/Kollmann video inspection system. The self-leveling camera allows for faster diagnoses. The video image is always in an upright position with water flowing along the bottom of the pipe. At 1.365" in diameter and 2" long, the smaller size of the camera enables it to push further and through tighter spots, giving the user better diagnostic capability. It enables the user to see deep inside drain lines and other types of piping in order to determine the cause and location of blockages.

Ridge Tool Company

Canadian Industrial Equipment News May 2004

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