AutomationDirect is adding to its line of ultrasonic and photoelectric sensors, growing its sensor offering to over 800 products. The new lines of UHZ miniature ultrasonic and FARS, MQ and HEE/HER sensors offer unique capabilities. The UHZ miniature ultrasonic line of sensors includes four models of rectangular through-beam units specifically designed for applications with limited mounting space. The FARS series is a standard 18mm tubular diffuse sensor in a non-metal package which features background suppression technology that greatly reduces false readings beyond the specified sensing distance. The MQ series is an AC diffuse photoelectric with a unique 90-degree optic package that allows it to be mounted in locations where space is limited. The HEE/HER series consists of through-beam sensor pairs in a miniature 8mm tubular stainless steel package.

AutomationDirect

This next generation of Toshiba Teli progressive scan cameras feature 60 frames-per-second speed,VGA resolution and partial scan. Both cameras are designed for factory automation applications, such as part presence and inspection, and for semiconductor assembly including bonding and pick & place. The cameras are equally useful in robotics and general machine vision tasks where size, weight, high frame rate and flexibility are important. The cameras feature 60 fps (non-interlaced) and 120 fps (interlace) frame rates that assure easy integration with a low-cost frame grabber.

Toshiba Teli America Inc.

The Setra model 269 very low differential pressure transducer is designed specifically for pharmaceutical environments, with a standard accuracy of +/-0.15% FS for better resolution in critical environments. The unit is offered in Base Mount or DIN Rail versions, minimizing installation time with its easy-to-access pressure ports and electrical connections. Additional features include a removable process head which increases ease-of-use by eliminating the need to cut tubes, and a detachable terminal block, so field wiring can remain in-situ during calibration. The model 269 is calibration-secure, requiring a calibration key for making zero and span adjustments.

Alpha Controls & Instrumentation

This versatile programmable, positive displacement dispensing system features a programmable dual stepper design that independently controls the stroke rate and the displacement. Utilizing the patented CeramPump® no-valve design, the VMP features a touch screen interface that provides intuitive setup of all fluid control parameters. It can communicate with up to 16 pumps simultaneously. The VMP is available as an integral bench-top system or as modular OEM components. An RS343 interface enables simultaneous computer control of up to 128 pump modules. The interface can store up to 100 programs. The system can be programmed for forward flow, reverse flow, suck-back or a quick prime.

Fluid Metering, Inc.

The Autotube dispensing system provides a method of dispensing all the material contained in a collapsible "toothpaste type" tube. The dispenser provides a quick connection within a cartridge protected by a high-pressure metal retainer and quick-snap cap. The retainer can be inserted in a gun handle with trigger switch or mounted on a stand and activated using a foot switch. The model DSP501A dispenser controls the dispense cycle. Upon operation of the gun trigger or foot switch, the dispenser sends a timed air pulse to the cartridge containing the tube. The tube is evenly subjected to the timed air pressure resulting in no mess, no waste, precise deposits, higher production yields and operator comfort.

I&J Fisnar Inc.

The Mikron M7500 infrared camera is configurable for midwave or longwave imaging and four different temperature bands. Its patent-pending "spectral tuning" technology enables the M7500 to image in the midwave bands of 3.9 microns (furnaces and boilers through flames) and 4.8-5.2 micron (for glass) in a temperature range of 400°C-1600°C. For widest possible monitoring flexibility, the M7500 features two standard temperature ranges of ­40°C ­120°C and 0°C-500°C in 8-14 micron long-wave mode, for typical thermal monitoring applications, being unaffected by sunlight or factory lighting. It provides temperature measurement accuracy of +/­2°C for applications in glass, ceramics, food processing, paper, textiles, electronics, hydrocarbon/chemical processing and others.

Mikron Infrared, Inc.

The newly designed 3,000-lb. capacity low-height lift table for assembly operations has a lowered platform height of only 3 inches and a vertical lift of up to five feet. It does not require a recessed pit for installation and can be integrated with other material handling equipment to facilitate the customer's flexible manufacturing schedule. The first installed system is in use at an automotive plant where complete interior seating systems are powered onto the lift table by an integrated power conveyor and indexed up to various levels, with seating systems then sent to a sequenced staging area.

Pentalift Equipment Corporation

Nexus™ stationary stands and mobile trolleys complement production, repair or assembly workspaces. These mini-stations hold and/or transport parts, tools, test equipment or other items, with the convenience of a small footprint. Nexus Stationary Stand framers are sturdy, heavy gauge steel. They can be ordered in either rear-justified or center-justified configurations to meet user needs. With the addition of a worksurface, the stand becomes a workbench. Nexus Mobile Trolleys are also available in either rear-justified or center-justified configurations, and make a highly versatile workstation or workbench companion.

Lista International Corporation

The ION™ DC brush drive is a fully enclosed, compact module which provides network connectivity, power amplification and advanced motion control features in a rugged, easy-to-use package. It is available for DC brush, brushless DC and microstepping motors and is ideal for medical, scientific, semiconductor, industrial, robotic and general automation applications. The unit provides high-performance distributed control in an asynchronous serial network (RS485) version or a CANBus network version. Multiple ION modules (up to 127) can be connected on a single network.

PMD

The IMPACT™ T28 and the IMPACT™ T24 are two new intelligent colour camera models, designed for in-line industrial vision applications, with full-scale vision image processing capabilities built into the camera. The IMPACT T28, with a 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution, is suitable for high-accuracy colour verification, label inspection, and real-time part sorting. The IMPACT T24 is designed for high speed resolutions requiring lower resolution imaging (1024 x 768 pixels). Containing an on-board image processor plus real-time I/O and Ethernet communications, both products are designed for 100 percent quality verification.

PPT Vision, Inc.

Uhing now offers an option for its model RG rolling ring linear drive assemblies whereby the end stop assemblies are fitted with specially machined v-shaped cams to decrease the linear speed of the drive prior to reversal without using electronic controls or reducing motor speed. After reversal, the cams permit smooth ramp up of the drive speed eliminating possible whipping action of tools such as spray heads or cutting blades. Because ramp down/up of linear speed is mechanically controlled, independent of the motor, operation of the drive is simple requiring only minimal operator training.

Amacoil, Inc.

Hamilton Caster introduces a vertical swivel lock on its heavy-duty casters to meet the demand for more ergonomic-friendly industrial casters. The new swivel lock design is mounted at a 90° angle to the top plate providing much easier access to the operator. The new design reduces the amount of bending required by the operator thereby reducing the risk of worker injury. The swivel lock provides fingertip conversion of a swivel caster to a rigid caster for straight line steering control. A spring-loaded plunger positively engages slots milled in the swivel horn base. When retracted, the plunger sits in a vertical notch in the housing to hold it clear of the swivel horn.

Hamilton Caster & Mfg, Co.

The Malcolm Hot Air Shrink System is turnkey and includes a 3 ft. long x 4" w Dorner® variable speed conveyor, fully adjustable guide rails and a rugged anodized aluminum rolling stand with locking casters. Featuring the Leister Hotwind-S hot air blower, this self-contained shrink station can operate at up to 49 FPM and adjust to the height and angle of existing packaging lines. Suitable for a wide range of shrink-packaging, drying, curing, laminating, and related hot air applications, the system can be supplied with a variety of optional shrink tunnel accessories and attachments.

Malcolm Hot Air Systems

Addressing industry requirements for a wider range of operating temperatures, new Swagelok® 40G series one-piece instrumentation ball valves are for use in environmental applications where outdoor ambient temperatures fluctuate, as well as in heated-process applications with elevated process fluid temperatures. The valves feature working pressures up to 3000 psig (206 bar) and temperatures from -65 to 300°F (-53 to 148°C). Constructed of modified PTFE, the single-piece, packing does not require system pressure to seal, reduces potential leak points and allows bi-directional flow.

Swagelok Company

The Loctite® benchtop peristaltic dispenser is a reliable volumetric dispense system for single component, low viscosity fluids. Designed for highly precise dispensing applications that require both dot to dot or continuous bead repeatability, this equipment transfers adhesives directly from the bottle to the hand held dispense valve. It is electromechanically operated and uses pressure from a mechanical rotor rather than a pneumatic air source to move adhesives or solvents with viscosities up to 5000 cPs. This air-free dispensing method essentially eliminates the problem of premature curing with air/moisture sensitive products.

Henkel Corporation
 

DYMAX® Light-Pad™ 4-20645 is a new resin that forms adherent, cushioning pads and bumpers on most surfaces instantly. It is machine dispensed, cured in-line directly on the part and adheres instantly. No transfer tapes are required, and manual application is eliminated. Pads can be dispensed in free-form or to exact shapes from a reusable silicone mold. Light-Pad resins are one-component and require no mixing. The product protects cell phones, calculators, cabinetry, furniture and hardware from scratching other surfaces and assures quiet closes.

DYMAX Corporation

The MIXPAC DXB bench dispenser is a portable, bench-top unit that offers a fast, simple and accurate solution for dispensing two-component reactive resins of 1:1, 1.5:1, 2:1, 4:1, and 10:1 ratios. This highly versatile dispensing system allows the A&B components of flowable adhesives to be gravity-fed from separate, refillable 2-gallon containers through an integral DXB dispenser. This bench-top dispenser, which comes with a foot pedal actuator, allows for a hands-free operation that ensures precise mix ratios and reproducible results. The stand is fully adjustable over three axes and can accommodate a wide range of product applications.

MIXPAC Equipment Inc.

Canadian Industrial Equipment News March 2006

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