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Igus expands leadscrew range with iglidur E7 nuts

Igus expands leadscrew range with iglidur E7 nuts

Safe, fast and quiet adjustment are the essential requirements for leadscrew modules. With this in mind, Igus has expanded its range of leadscrew nuts with the material iglidur E7 for trapezoidal and high helix leadscrews. This is characterised by its smooth and low-vibration operation with low loads and high speed.

21st May 2018
New cobot offers flexible and reliable support

New cobot offers flexible and reliable support

As industry today strives for more efficiency, increased output and reduced costs, Motion Control Products has introduced the Elfin series of collaborative robots to support the automation procedures associated with repetitive tasks. The Elfin cobots are available with standard working load capacities of 3kg, 5kg and 10kg, and are easy to program. Maximum working range is 1000mm.

21st May 2018
Vision sensors rated for IP69K tasks

Vision sensors rated for IP69K tasks

The Baumer Verisens vision sensor range now includes models in stainless steel housings which are IP 69K rated to enable wash down and therefore meet the specific requirements of applications within the food and pharmaceutical industries. Whilst complex and sophisticated image processing systems, the XF Series are designed to enable simple set-up and intuitive operation, even for the non-expert.

21st May 2018
Solenoid valve key to brake innovation

Solenoid valve key to brake innovation

A new innovation in braking technology comes from AirBack, the developer of an innovative, drag-free design which significantly improves braking efficiency. Reliability is crucial to the success of the braking system and miniature component specialist Lee Products has play a key role in enabling 100% reliability to be achieved, thanks to its 3-port HDI solenoid valved.

21st May 2018
Air apparent

Air apparent

The electric motor may be the most common source of mechanical power in modern industrial environments, but that doesn’t make it the best solution for every application. David Lockett of Huco Dynatork explains the benefits of an alternative approach, using the power of air.

21st May 2018
The benefits of correct coupling selection

The benefits of correct coupling selection

Spending time evaluating and selecting the correct drive coupling for a specific application may seem like a source of frustration for designers and engineers, however the resultant benefits from this exercise greatly outweigh the initial effort. David Proud of Reich Drive Systems highlights the positive aspects of correct drive coupling selection, which are often overlooked when things go as planned.

21st May 2018
Keep your old servos

Keep your old servos

Servo motors are reliable workhorses that will operate virtually maintenance free for 10 to 15 years, and often even longer. But there are potential problems lurking for operators of older equipment, as the experts at Motor Technology explain.

21st May 2018
Intelligent stepper is ATEX certified

Intelligent stepper is ATEX certified

Applied Motion Products (AMP) has released a variant of its STAC6 series micro-stepping drive for high performance motion control that has international certification for hazardous area use. Available with full support from Mclennan, the drive is aimed at machine automation applications in oil and gas, mining, printing and other industries where ATEX, IEC-Ex or UL certification is required.

21st May 2018
Bidirectional radio-controlled safety module

Bidirectional radio-controlled safety module

The new radio-controlled Safemaster W series UH 6900 from Dold offers safety-oriented bidirectional transmission of E-stop and control functions plus, increased flexibility for safeguarding hazardous areas. By implementing the latest radio technologies and a high degree of signal availability, a compact reliable safety system has been achieved. This enables two safety zones to be easily connected wirelessly to each other over a considerable distance.

21st May 2018
New tricks from an old friend

New tricks from an old friend

When it comes to choosing the right safety relay, identifying the smallest performance improvements can result in big productivity gains. That’s why Sick has developed its ReLy safety relays to achieve a 10ms response time with a long and durable product lifecycle.

21st May 2018
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