Motion Control and Automation
Matched Motor/Drive Combination Package
June 17, 2013 12:39 am | by PD&D Staff | Siemens Industry Inc., Solutions, Automation & Drive Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsSiemens Industry has announced the release of combination motor/drive packages, allowing an OEM or end-user the option to select the optimum solution for a variety of heavy-duty industrial motion control applications from a single source.
LISTED UNDER: Adjustable Speed, Mechanical
AC Temperature Controller
June 17, 2013 12:33 am | by PD&D Staff | Oven Industries, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsOven Industries has announced the new 5R1-1400 AC Temperature Controller. This compact design measuring two and one half inches square can deliver up to 15 A of load current from a zero voltage switched, low noise solid state relay.
LISTED UNDER: Heaters | Heat
Reinforced Nylon Check Valve
June 14, 2013 12:26 pm | by PD&D Staff | Minnesota Rubber And Qmr Plastics | Product Releases | CommentsImproved oil flow control in marine and industrial engines has been accomplished by Minnesota Rubber and Plastics with a new check valve design that simplified manufacture while reducing part weight and cost. Using glass reinforced Nylon this two-piece oil filter check valve allows switching between two oil filters during routine engine operation.
LISTED UNDER: Check
Absolute Linear Encoder with Fanuc Interface
June 13, 2013 12:22 pm | by PD&D Staff | Heidenhain Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsHEIDENHAIN’s LC 200 linear encoder continues to set a standard in linear measurement on long machine tool axes. Now available with a Fanuc interface, this encoder is increasing its available interface options and meeting further demand.
LISTED UNDER: Linear | Linear
Replacement Transfer Arm
June 13, 2013 12:11 pm | by PD&D Staff | Phd, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsPHD has introduced the new Series BST2 Transfer Arm. Specifically designed to fit most Sidel Series2 machines, the BST2 Transfer Arm provides significantly longer service life and increased precision over OEM arms, while reducing maintenance and downtime in stretch blow mold applications, according to the company.
LISTED UNDER: Assemblies | Automation
Additions to Micro Brushless Motor Series
June 10, 2013 3:28 pm | by PD&D Staff | Micromo | Product Releases | CommentsMICRMO (Clearwater, FL) has announced new 8 and 10 mm brushless motors from the FAULHABER Group. These two new, extremely compact brushless DC servo motors combine power, robustness, and high resolution feedback in a unique way.
LISTED UNDER: Motor
Programmable S-Track Electric Actuator
June 7, 2013 3:39 pm | by PD&D Staff | Product Releases | CommentsWarner Linear has expanded its line of S-Track linear actuators with the addition of a new programmable model. The programmable S-Track actuator is ideally suited for use in material handling and packaging conveyor applications where flexibility is important such as when product and packaging changes are made to production lines which require resetting diverter arm opening widths and stops.
LISTED UNDER: Actuators | Mechanical
Stainless Steel Pneumatic Fittings
June 7, 2013 3:36 pm | by PD&D Staff | Automationdirect | Product Releases | CommentsAutomationDirect’s line of NITRA pneumatics products now includes a wide selection of stainless steel fittings designed to stand up to harsh chemicals and washdown situations. NITRA stainless steel fittings can be used with polyurethane, nylon, and PTFE tubing among others.
LISTED UNDER: Pneumatic
Drive Motor with Ethernet
June 7, 2013 2:41 pm | by PD&D Staff | Applied Motion Products | Product Releases | CommentsApplied Motion Products (Watsonville, CA) has announced the addition of 6 integrated drive motors to their line of Ethernet and EtherNet/IP motion control products. The new STM24 models fuse a high performance motion controller.
LISTED UNDER: Motor
Backlit Belt Conveyor
June 7, 2013 9:54 am | by PD&D Staff | Dorner Mfg. Co. | Product Releases | CommentsThe 1100 Series Backlit conveyor from Dorner (Hartland, WI) comes with an LED light for inspection-type applications. The 1100 Series Backlit is flexible to meet diverse applications; parts can be stopped directly over the lighted section or continue through uninterrupted.
LISTED UNDER: Conveyor
OEM Liquid Pumps
June 5, 2013 4:50 pm | by PD&D Staff | KNF Neuberger, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsKNF Neuberger OEM self-priming micro-diaphragm liquid transfer pumps offer design engineers a unique combination of performance and application flexibility in a remarkably small package – as small as 1.5” in length.
LISTED UNDER: Rotary
High Performance Disc Magnet Motor
May 31, 2013 12:57 pm | by PD&D Staff | Portescap | Product Releases | CommentsPortescap (West Chester, PA) has introduced the P532 series disc magnet step motor with encoder. These RoHS-compliant step motors are an ideal solution in textile, life science, medical, fluid handling, and industrial automation equipment.
LISTED UNDER: Disc | Motor | Stepping
Torque Control Hinges
May 31, 2013 12:32 pm | by PD&D Staff | Reell Precision Manufacturing | Product Releases | CommentsReell (St. Paul, MN) torque inserts introduce a new category of torque control hinges delivering pivoting capabilities without the standard appearance of conventional hinges. Depending on model, the torque inserts uniquely press-fit into a variety of materials via a keyed cavity or can be plastic over-molded.
LISTED UNDER: Hinges | Torque Limiters
Broad Range of Pressure & Vacuum Options
May 30, 2013 3:18 pm | by PD&D Staff | Product Releases | CommentsThomas’ (Sheboygan, WI) line of single piston pumps and compressors are designed to withstand the most demanding applications. The versatile platform design offers OEMs the ability to add custom options to meet or exceed their specific design criteria.
LISTED UNDER: Piston
Inline Helical Gear Drives & Gear Motors
May 30, 2013 2:01 pm | by PD&D Staff | Product Releases | CommentsBoston Gear and Bauer Gear Motor have announced the addition of inline models to the existing family of Series 2000 right angle helical gear drives and gear motors. Utilizing the voice-of-the-customer, the new Series 2000 inline helical gear drives and gear motors are designed with many unique performance and convenience features to meet requirements in a wide variety of applications.
LISTED UNDER: Gear | Gearmotors
