Hammond’s New Compact LED Light Kits Have You Covered
The new compact LED light kits from Hammond have you covered.
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Balluff Light Array with IO-Link Identifies Size and Position with Precision
Balluff’s newest laser light array provides a compact solution for precisely identifying the size and location of objects. The BLA0007 can measure the size of up to six objects in its 16 mm light field, enabling them to operate several work modes at once.
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Continuous Flexing Control Cable and Profibus-DP Cable from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect now offers continuous flexing control cables and continuous flexing Profibus-DP cables that are designed to be exposed to constant flexing during operation and to withstand millions of flex cycles. These cables are available cut-to-length in one-foot increments with a 20-foot minimum length.
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AutomationDirect adds PID control functionality to CLICK Ethernet PLCs
PID loop control capability (up to 8 loops simultaneously) has been added to the CLICK® Series of stackable, Ethernet-capable micro brick PLCs.
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Pepperl+Fuchs Expands PFD/PFH Calculation Tool in Accordance with VDI/VDE 2180 Part 3 Update
Adapted to edition 2 of EN 61511, a fundamentally reworked version of VDI/VDE 2180 has been released recently. Part 3 provides new formulas for PFD calculation, which take into account a three-step test concept according to NAMUR worksheet NA 106 with incomplete tests and are suited for diverse structures.
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Emerson Expands the Greenlee Carbide-Tipped Hole Cutter Offering
Emerson recently announced the expansion of the Greenlee carbide-tipped hole cutter. This innovative design features a split point cobalt steel pilot drill which aids in accurately placing the hole, and the stepped nature of the pilot drill helps prevent over-drilling while protecting cutter teeth. Tungsten carbide teeth make for easy cutting while providing maximum life in stainless steel and producing round, burr-free holes.
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AutomationDirect adds NewSentry PVC Enclosures from AttaBox
AttaBox NewSentry series thermoplastic PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) junction boxes are extremely rugged and light enclosures for harsh, aggressive environments and are well-suited for extremely wet and corrosive environments. Uses vary from high-end electronics to extreme corrosive applications both indoors and out, and their small footprint allows use in tight spaces.
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HARTING presents new solutions for production optimisation and cost reduction
The wind industry is streamlining its global manufacturing and installation processes to boost efficiency: costs are set to be further reduced as systems grow ever larger. The industry is relying on technical optimisation along the value chain and over the full lifetime of installations as a way to keep investment and operating costs as low as possible and maximise profitability. HARTING will be showcasing new products and solutions at the HUSUM Wind trade fair (September 10-13, 2019) that support this trend towards cost reduction.
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Flowline Non-Contact Reflective Ultrasonic Level Sensors from AutomationDirect
Non-contact EchoPod and EchoTouch reflective ultrasonic liquid level sensors feature Flowline’s proprietary Reflective Technology that delivers reliable level measurement in condensing environments.
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New Hollow Shaft Kits Feature Self-Powered Multiturn Capability
POSITAL’s new multiturn Hollow Shaft kit encoders mark a significant innovation for industrial motion control.
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EPLAN: Workflow optimisation from the schematic to the master data
Continuous data flow ensures transparency in the product development process and allows interdisciplinary cooperation. Having current schematic documents on hand therefore has the highest priority. With the EPLAN ERP/PDM Integration Suite, EPLAN provides optimum integration into existing ERP, PDM and PLM system landscapes.
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Pepperl+Fuchs: Inductive Sensors
Inductive proximity sensors are the preferred choice for the majority of applications requiring accurate, non-contact detection of metallic objects in machinery or automation equipment. Pepperl+Fuchs offers innovative, high quality inductive sensors to meet the needs of the worldwide automation and process control markets.
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B&R Automation: X20BC1083 Bus Controller
The bus controller makes it possible to connect X2X Link I/O nodes to POWERLINK. It is also possible to operate the X2X Link cycle synchronously 1:1 or synchronous to POWERLINK using a prescaler.
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Balluff’s U-890 UHF Handheld Reader Can Read Multiple Tags at Long Range
Balluff’s U-890 Ultra High Frequency (UHF) handheld RFID reader simplifies mobile data collection. It offers great flexibility for RFID in both close and long-range applications in addition to 2D barcode scanning. The reader is equipped with a high-speed processor, which allows for expeditious reading of multiple tags in the field.
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Pfannenberg Filterfans Filter Mats Extend Service Life 300%
Pfannenberg, a leading global manufacturer of thermal management technologies, highlights Filterfans filter mats, uniquely efficient filter media for electrical enclosure filter fans. These unique Pfannenberg fluted filter mats extend service life by 300% vs. traditional filter media.
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Beckhoff: New Features TwinCAT 3.1
One of the many advantages gained by the integration of TwinCAT 3 into Visual Studio® is the possibility to use source code control procedures which are already familiar from IT for software engineering in automation. Thus, management and revision control of complete configurations and the required program code are much simplified. TwinCAT Automation Interface provides a simple interface for automatic code generation.
