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January 3rd, 2018
LinMot's New P04-37x120F/135-HP-R Linear Motor
Replacing pneumatics just got easier!
Direct linear motor technology from LinMot
• Stator and slider fully encapsulated
• Designed for roughest environment
• Hardened rod capable to handle side load
• Non-rotating rod
PS01-37x120F-HP motor based
• Max velocity 3.9 m/s (154 in/s)
• Peak Force 255 N (57 lbf)
• Stroke 135 mm (5.3 in)
• Single cable for power and sensors
Mounting and Accessories
• According to ISO pneumatic cylinder
• Ø 16 mm rod with M10x1.25 thread
• Additional T-slots
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Siemens Tia Portal V15 Is Coming
December 20th, 2017
TIA Portal V15 engineering framework: Focus on applications, digitalization and efficiency
New version of the TIA Portal V15 engineering framework with emphasis on applications, digitalization portfolio and engineering efficiency
Applications enhanced with high-level language programming, integration of...
Pizzato Stainless Steel Hx Safety Switches
December 18th, 2017
Pizzato Elettrica's NEW Hinged-Shaped Safety Switches in Stainless Steel HX Series:
Pizzato Stainless Steel Hx Safety Switches
December 18th, 2017
Pizzato Elettrica's NEW Hinged-Shaped Safety Switches in Stainless Steel HX Series:
Thanks to the use of AISI 316L stainless steel and to the accurate surface finish, this new range of devices is suitable for any environment where chemical and corrosive agents are found or for aseptic environments where particular attention is required for cleanliness and hygiene (i.e. pharmaceutical sectors, chemical or marine sectors).
Main Features of the HX Series:
• AISI 316L...
Pizzato - New Safety Switches In Stainless Steel Hx Series
December 18th, 2017
Pizzato Elettrica's NEW Hinged-Shaped Safety Switches in Stainless Steel HX Series:
Thanks to the use of AISI 316L stainless steel and to the accurate surface finish, this new range of devices is suitable for any environment where chemical and corrosive agents are found or for aseptic environments where particular attention is required for cleanliness and hygiene (i.e. pharmaceutical sectors, chemical or marine sectors).
Main Features of the HX Series:
• AISI 316L...
Universal Robots - New Repair Center
December 18th, 2017
Universal Robots opens new repair center enabling overnight deliveries in North America
4,300 sq ft (400 m2) center adjacent to Universal Robots’ Americas headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan, now ready to cover North and South America with repair services, offering overnight delivery of spare parts in North America.
UR robot models, from the CB3 generation and forward, no longer need to be shipped overseas to Denmark for repair services but can now be handled at Universal...
December 8th, 2017
WERMA StockSAVER: Third-generation kanban systems
StockSAVER represents the latest generation in Kanban systems for production logistics. Simple to retrofit to FIFO flow racks, StockSAVER solves many of the traditional Kanban problems, frees up space for more value adding activities and improves cash-flow. StockSAVER calls up material replenishment orders automatically, thus eliminating the margin for human error and making the need for line-side safety stocks...
Posital - New Incremental Linarix Draw Wire Sensors
December 8th, 2017
NEW INCREMENTAL LINARIX DRAW WIRE SENSORS
Programmable Incremental Draw Wires
POSITAL is expanding their incremental encoder family to add their line of draw wire sensors. These new programmable linear sensors allow for even more versatility to their ever expanding LINARIX series. A unique Internet-enabled configuration management system for programmability lets users update and program these sensors on the spot.
• Variety of measurement lengths, from 1.25m to...
Thomson - Smart Electromechanical Actuators
December 8th, 2017
Explore how smart actuators can improve application control, flexibility and efficiency
Thomson is advancing linear actuation technology with a new generation of smart electromechanical actuators. We integrate onboard electronics directly into the actuator, and resulting benefits to your next machine design can include:
• Improved control
• Reduced complexity
• Fewer components
• Reduced installation time
• Lower overall costs
Watch the Video:
Thomson walks you through the makings of a smart electromechanical actuator, its integrated electronics, where it is best applied and three Thomson actuator families offering these solutions.
December 1st, 2017
mbNETFIX - The Industrial Firewall for the Automation User
mbNETFIX is a self-learning, easy-to-configure industrial firewall. It can be operated in bridge or gateway mode.
In bridge mode it is ideal for retrofitting existing networks. It can be installed out of the box, without introducing changes in the network and, once installed, it protects your networks immediately. In gateway mode, selected areas of a network can be separated. Again, the learning mode simplifies the...