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Control platform
Danaher Motion, Wood Dale, Ill.
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Version 1.4 of the company's NDC8 control platform for automated
guided vehicles now supports up to 10 ac drives per AGV. The drives can
be used for steering, driving, or auxiliary control, and ac technology helps
increase power while reducing running costs. According to the company, version
1.4 allows for a smooth connection to any I/O resource on the market. The
updated curve-editing tool gives the engineer the freedom to adapt each
AGV layout to suit specific application needs, and new spline-based flexible
curves allow for increased vehicle speed at corners, while saving floor
space when negotiating tight corners. The improved tool set provides statistical
data to optimize overall transport flow and increase system productivity.
Additionally, the route-planning tool set has been enhanced and helps users
limit and avoid AGV traffic congestion problems. Danaher Motion's
AGV solutions are used in a variety of contexts, including the steel, automotive,
electronics, ceramics, paper and printing, food and beverage, logistics
and distribution, and entertainment industries.
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Com- pressor
Thomas Products Division, Sheboygan, Wis. |
With enclosed designs in both the motor
and compressor sections, Taskair E Series articulating piston units are
built to deliver long, service-free life while standing up to wet and dirty
conditions. Key applications include air suspension systems, air brakes,
mobile and central tire inflation systems, and general mobile air sources.
TA-E Series compressors provide up to 150 psi (10.3 bar) of pressure. Maximum
flow is rated at 3.35 cfm (93.8 lpm). The compressors have an oil-less design
using dual cast-iron cylinders, high-strength stainless steel valves and
PTFE piston rings and skirts. Both 12 V dc and 24 V dc versions are available.
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Power condi- tioner
Moore Industries-International Inc., North Hills,
Calif.
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MooreHawke's FPS200 Trunkguard fieldbus power conditioner provides
conditioned power for Foundation Fieldbus H1 networks in general purpose
and non-incendive applications. It is available in both simplex (non-redundant)
and duplex (redundant) models. The simplex configuration allows up to eight
FPS200 power conditioner modules to be installed on a single DIN-rail carrier
to provide power to up to eight individual H1 fieldbus segments. Each plug-in
module provides 350 mA at 26 V of isolated, conditioned power, fully compliant
with the FF831-1 fieldbus specification. The "duplex" configuration
provides redundant, load-sharing, hot-swappable power conditioners. During
normal operation, two modules share the supply load to one H1 segment. If
one module fails, the other module seamlessly picks up the entire load.
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Thermistor- type sensor
Spectrum Sensors & Controls Inc., St. Marys, Pa. |
The Sens-A-Coil thermistor-type sensor
monitors the refrigerant temperature in condenser and evaporator coils.
This patented sensor integrates a fast response thermistor element into
a plastic overmolded copper clip specially designed to snap onto 3/8-in.
return bends. Sens-A-Coil features a sensor housed in a small bulb that
is attached to the copper clips. This design maximizes the sensing surface
area, allowing the sensing element to quickly react to any changes in the
refrigerant temperature and provide excellent thermal tracking, according
to the company. Previously, a number of "thermowell" or strap-on
designs have been used for this function, but they either were difficult
or time-consuming to install or did not accurately sense the refrigerant
temperature. The Sens-A-Coil solves both of these problems, the manufacturer
claims, and since no tools are needed for installation, time and money can
be saved in both production and field service.
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Dual- component
dispensing
Mixpac Equipment Inc., Salem, N.H. |
A dual-component dispensing system,
called the DX, includes a mobile handheld dispenser with a refill station,
providing a versatile and accurate solution for two-component material dispensing.
The DX System offers the ability to dispense 1:1, 1.5:1, 2:1, 4:1, and 10:1
ratios for two-component reactive resins. Multiple handheld dispensers can
quickly be refilled with one DXR refill station. The refill station uses
two transfer pumps that feed from five-gallon bulk containers of material,
each equipped with follower plates to handle a wide range of viscosities.
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Airflow monitoring
Greenheck, Schofield, Wis. |
The Sure-Aire airflow monitoring station
is useful for HVAC applications where flow verification is required for
proper system balancing, improving air quality, and controlling industrial
processes. This system uses multiple pressure taps on the fan inlet venture
to accurately measure flow without the pressure drop and efficiency loss
associated with traditional flow probe monitors, according to the company.
The Sure-Aire station comes on Greenheck's mixed flow fans, plenum
fans, and single- and double-width centrifugal fans.
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Direct operated valve
SMC Corp. of America, Indianapolis, Ind. |
The Series VFD direct operated poppet
valve is for use in Zero Pressure Accumulation conveyor systems. When incorporated
with a conveyor system's control logic and sensors, the VFD valve
controls the air pressure that is used for roller actuation and roller braking,
thus creating space between products on the conveyor line for efficient
transport of products without causing any damage, according to the company.
The Series VFD valve offers a coefficient of volume flow of 0.1 with an
operating pressure range of 0 to 72 psi to handle large pressure drops that
are found on long conveyor runs. The valve is available in 110 V ac and
24 V dc power supply with three electrical connections.
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Self- clinching nuts
Penn- Engineering, Danboro, Pa. |
The Series ADM1220 miniature stepper motor has an external motor diameter
of 12 mm and a length of 17.2 mm. It has a holding torque without current
of 2.4 mNm and can achieve a high boost torque of 4.1 mNm. The ADM1220 offers
20 full steps per revolution in full step mode and is capable of microstep
operation at speeds ranging from 10 rpm to 6,000 rpm. The miniature stepper
motor is rugged with a 1.5 mm diameter output shaft and large bearings.
The ADM1220 has no axial endplay, meaning that rotational audible noise
is lessened. It can be combined with a gearhead or a lead screw for a complete
miniature stepper motor drive system or linear actuator.
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Motorized gripper
Behringer Saws Inc., Morgantown, Pa. |
A larger 3-meter gripper feed unit
on Behringer's HBP-413A-3000 automatic bandsaw is designed for increased
flexibility and productivity on the shop floor, according to the company.
The new motorized gripper feed unit has a single stroke of up to 118 in.
(3,000 mm) to deliver longer material cutoff lengths. This gives the user
a variety of cutting setup options. The gripper feed unit is designed with
a linear rail and linear bearings mounted on the fixed vise jaw side of
the bandsaw. The saw with gripper feed unit can cut solids up to 16 in.
diameter. The saw is controlled by a PLC.
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