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Magnetic couplings

Miki Pulley mikipulley-us.com

These magnetic couplings are suitable for machine designs involving food, pharmaceutical, and laboratory applications requiring clean, noncontact connection between motors and shafts. The mechanically isolated magnetic coupling transmits torque through the air. This occurs through both input and output hubs of the coupling, which contain powerful rare-earth neodymium magnets. These magnets create a magnetic fi eld that transmits torque through plastic, glass, aluminum, and other minimally ferrous materials without physical engagement. These magnetic couplings’ non-contact design is important where cleanliness and motor isolation are required in the mixing system design. The coupling is clean and operates with no vibration. There is no dust, debris, or mechanical wear using this coupling than conventional couplings. Also important, this coupling has a “softer” start/stop function compared to conventional, general-purpose couplings. In addition to mechanically isolating the connecting shafts and motor, the coupling also isolates thermal and electrical occurrences.

Motion controller and remote I/O module

AutomationDirect automationdirect.com

PS-AMC motion controllers are designed to work with select Productivity PLCs to provide accurate, coordinated, plug-and-play motion control. These controllers are capable of up to 4 coordinated axes of motion per controller (PSAMC4) with di erential encoder feedback for each axis and a maximum switching frequency of 1MHz. Up to 24 general-purpose high-speed inputs and 12 general-purpose high-speed outputs are also included. Available in 1, 2, 3, or 4 axes models, AMC controllers are auto-discovered in the Productivity Suite programming software, which has numerous built-in motion instructions allowing for easy confi guration of standard motion profi les, including fl ying cut-o s and rotary tables.

High-current terminal blocks

Weidmuller weidmullercom

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Klippon Connect high-current terminal blocks help save time and space and ensure the safe and e cient distribution of electrical space and ensure the safe and e cient distribution of electrical power to the consumers. The UL approved (cURus) Klippon Connect power to the consumers. The UL approved (cURus) Klippon Connect product family has been extended to include the new A2C 50/70 and product family has been extended to include the new A2C 50/70 and A2C 95/120 high-current terminal blocks. They connect of solid and A2C 95/120 high-current terminal blocks. They connect of solid and stranded conductors up to a rated wire range of 2/0 AWG to 4/0 AWG. stranded conductors up to a rated wire range of 2/0 AWG to 4/0 AWG. Further characteristics are a rated voltage of 1000 V AC/1500 V DC and Further characteristics are a rated voltage of 1000 V AC/1500 V DC and a rated current of 150 A (A2C 50/70) or 232 A (A2C 95/120). a rated current of 150 A (A2C 50/70) or 232 A (A2C 95/120). Equipped with the PUSH IN-Power connection with the operating lever, a Equipped with the PUSH IN-Power connection with the operating lever, a wired connection can be established in seconds — simply insert the conductor wired connection can be established in seconds — simply insert the conductor into the open contact point, actuate the lever, and a long-term stable, gas-tight, into the open contact point, actuate the lever, and a long-term stable, gas-tight, and vibration-proof connection is established. When the lever is closed, the conductor can be inserted and vibration-proof connection is established. When the lever is closed, the conductor can be inserted directly into the connection point without any tools. This time-saving connection guarantees a high degree of directly into the connection point without any tools. This time-saving connection guarantees a high degree of fl exibility during wiring while maintaining process reliability. fl exibility during wiring while maintaining process reliability.

Size 8 21-mm hybrid actuators

Haydon Kerk Pittman haydonkerkpittman.com

Size 8 21-mm hybrid stepper motors are now available with an integrated connector. O ered alone or with a harness assembly, the connector is RoHS-compliant and has a positive latch to allow high connection integrity. The connector is rated up to 3 amps, and the mating connector will handle a range of wire gauges from 24 to 28. The connector is suitable for users who want to plug in directly to pre-existing harnesses.

Additional specifi cations: • Motor connector: JST part # S04B-ZESK-2D • Mating connector: JST part # ZER-04V; Haydon Kerk part # 56-2369-1 (12-in. leads) • Wire to board connector: JST part # SZE-002T-P0.3

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Software for developing and scaling advanced machine analytics

Emerson emerson.com/industrial-edge

The PACEdge industrial edge platform is designed to help manufacturers accelerate digital transformation projects by helping users create and scale up performance-improving applications. The PACEdge platform simplifi es application development by bringing together open-source tools into a fl exible, integrated, and secure platform for using machine data and analytics. The PACEdge release coincides with the launch of Emerson’s new PACSystems RXi2-BP edge computer, a small formfactor industrial PC that enables high-performance analytics to be run close to the machine. The PACEdge platform helps users securely collect, analyze, store, and serve up machine data near the source or across enterprise systems. End users can easily build and deploy applications for a range of uses including, monitoring energy, machinery health, and productivity.

DC-microdrives and motion controllers

Faulhaber faulhaber.com

The motion controllers of the MC V3.0 family, which have been tried and tested for years, have limited usability for the micromotors from FAULHABER due to their size and the resolution of the integrated motor current measurement. This is where the new MC 3001 B/P comes in: The fi rst motion controller perfectly suited to smaller servo drives, both in terms of its size and the resolution of the current measurement. With a maximum supply voltage of 30 V, the motion controller sized 16 x 27 x 2.6 mm (W x L x H) achieves a continuous current of 1 A and a peak current of 5 A. At lower supply voltages, such as in 12 V systems, continuous currents of up to 2 A can also be easily achieved. At the same time, they do not compromise on function compared with their large family members. The I/O options and encoder interface are the same as the rest of the product family. USB, RS232, and CANopen are available as communication interfaces. A compact EtherCAT interface can then also be provided via a customer-specifi c carrier board (motherboard).

AC parallel shaft gearmotor

Bison Gear & Engineering Corp bisongear.com

The 055 Series AC Parallel Shaft Gearmotor is an excellent option for applications that require a compact parallel shaft solution for applications that require a compact parallel shaft solution at an a ordable price point. These applications include industrial machinery, food and beverage equipment, packaging industrial machinery, food and beverage equipment, packaging applications, conveyors, and the agriculture industry. The compact 055 Series is only 7.8-in. in length by 3.36-in. width. The compact 055 Series is only 7.8-in. in length by 3.36-in. width. High-strength polymer and powdered metal gearing provides reliable High-strength polymer and powdered metal gearing provides reliable performance at an a ordable price. Rated at 1/25 horsepower, the speed range is 14-164 RPM, and the Rated at 1/25 horsepower, the speed range is 14-164 RPM, and the torque range is 12-67 in-lbs. The 055 Series is continuous duty rated. Designed with torque range is 12-67 in-lbs. The 055 Series is continuous duty rated. Designed with fl exibility in mind, the 055 series gearmotor can be mounted in any direction and has fl exibility in mind, the 055 series gearmotor can be mounted in any direction and has easy switch leads to reverse output shaft rotation.

Stepper motor motion control systems

OES oesincorp.com

OES has added the ADAGIO-X-STPR Series of Motion Control Systems. The ADAGIO-X-STPR Series of rackmounted Stand-alone Stepper Motor Controllers are coste ective solutions for controlling and driving single and multi-axis stepper motor stages such as AQ single and dual axes X and XY series stages, the YPR Series of Three-axes Yaw, Pitch, and Roll Stages. Each 19-in. rack-mounted ADAGIO-X-STPR Motion Controller includes a power supply and motion controller cards for 1, 2, 3, or 4 axes, and micro-stepper drivers for single and two-phase steppers requiring up to 7 amps per phase. Capabilities include Set Acceleration, Set Velocity, Set Position, Absolute Move, Relative Move, Find Home, Zero Position Counter, Go to Position Zero, Stop All Motors, and limit switches.

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Robotic cycloidal gearbox

GAM gamweb.com

These new GCL cycloidal gearboxes provide high precision and rigidity for horizontal and vertical robotic and motion control applications. The GCL is designed to withstand the frequent start-stop impact loads of industrial robots and other motion control applications with impact resistance fi ve times nominal torque. The GCL series is available in various sizes with ratios from 36:1 to 192:1. Output options for the GCL series include component boxes with a solid fl anged output (GCLC F) or a hollow shaft fl anged output (GCLC-H). Also, the solid fl anged output gearbox is available with a cover and motor mount (GCL-F). The GCL series can be used in various applications, from robotics and automation to medical equipment, where zero-backlash and high tilting and torsional rigidity are required.

Features: • Backlash of ≤1 arcmin with lost motion of ≤1 arcmin. • Withstands the frequent start-stop impact loads of industrial robots with impact resistance 5x nominal torque. • Multi-tooth meshing for torsional rigidity. • Flange output in 7 sizes with nominal output torque of 167 to 4410 Nm and ratios of 57:1 to 192.4:1.

Rigid couplings for food equipment

Ruland ruland.com

These rigid couplings have high torque capacity, accuracy, and repeatability, making them suitable for food equipment. Designers of food processing, baking, and packaging equipment benefi t from the Nypatch anti-vibration hardware, precision-honed bores, and high torque of Ruland rigid couplings. The straight bore rigid couplings are manufactured with precision honed bores for concentricity to ensure the coupling does not introduce misalignment or vibration into the system. This reduces wear on components such as bearings and shafts and helps maintain consistent system performance. Ruland supplies clamp-type rigid couplings with proprietary Nypatch anti-vibration coating to prevent screws from loosening during operation. Nypatch is a 360° coating applied to several screw threads allowing for multiple screw insertions and providing the necessary dissimilar material to prevent galling on stainless steel type couplings. Signifi cant time is saved in assembly as hardware needs no additional treatment before use.

Gripper finger change system

SCHUNK schunk.com

The new manual BSWS-M system only requires the push of a button to mechanically unlock the top jaw and pull away from the gripper. Attaching a new jaw and connecting it with the gripper is also just as easy. As a result, the toolless jaw quick-change system reduces set-up times to a minimum, therefore increasing the productivity and fl exibility of the entire system. Dowel pins and a corresponding bore hole are available options, serving as additional mounting aides. For example, in asymmetric fi nger pairs, this ensures that they can only be mounted in the correct position.

IO-Link photoelectric sensors

Carlo Gavazzi GavazziOnline.com

The PD30 Photoelectric Sensor family with IO-Link o ers the most functionality in a single photoelectric sensor on the market. Endless confi gurations, preventative maintenance capabilities, and special application functions provide users with unparalleled fl exibility for their applications. Four special application functions pre-programmed into these sensors are being introduced: Speed & Length, Pattern Recognition, Divider/Counter, and Object & Gap Monitoring functions. Each has been developed to optimize common industry applications through design simplifi cation, fl exible confi gurations, and ease of maintenance/troubleshooting.