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By Design News Staff -- Design News, April 18, 2005
GEAR MOTORS
Fan-cooled
Available in five gear ratios, ranging from 5.9:1 to 42.9:1, the 880 series gear motors are designed to produce up to 1,060 inches/lb of continuous duty torque. They are totally enclosed and fan-cooled. Each gear motor features permanently lubricated shielded bearings that have been preloaded to reduce end play, and a dynamically balanced rotor shaft for smooth running. Intended applications include food preparation, chemical mixers, automatic feeders, and packaging equipment. Bison Gear & Engineering Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/4390-590
INDUSTRIAL COMPUTER
With XP Embedded
Some UNO products are now available with an option that supports Microsoft® Windows® XP Embedded, which offers a pre-configured image for faster development of reliable, full-featured, and connected industrial control systems. The UNO series is designed as a highly rugged and robust industrial computer; it's suitable for use in critical and harsh environments. It features a strong mechanical and fan-less design, flexible mounting options, and also anti-vibration and antishock properties. Advantech Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/4390-591
TRANSMISSION UNIT
Increases load-carrying capacity
The higher capacity HepcoMotion® DL S5 belt-driven linear transmission unit is produced with a large 50-mm wide belt that increases the load-carrying capacity beyond the previous model's range. It is manufactured on a tough aluminum beam of up to 6m and fitted with the company's GV3 precision ground slide. It is well suited for single- and double-axis gantries. It has a maximum load capacity of 10,000N, and the single beam is designed to accommodate multiple carriages for larger loads. Bishop-Wisecarverhttp://rbi.ims.ca/4390-592
DESIGN STUDIO
Lowers costs
The company's Industrial Design Studio™ is designed to enable faster time to market; lower cost; and a methodology that contributes to the best possible design for high productivity, long life, and meeting future needs. A design team can be assembled to design and prototype a gearmotor, a complete drive system, or a complete machine. Users have access to CAD, CAE, FEA, electric motor design software, system modeling tools, and TRIZ software. A team will also have the resources of a dedicated prototype facility with the latest machine center for rapid prototyping, and an environmental testing lab for life cycle, and UL and CE testing. Bison Gear & Engineeringhttp://rbi.ims.ca/4390-593
MOTION CONTROLLER
With jerk-limit control
The EMP402 dual-axis programmable motion controller for coordinated motion for two- or five-phase hybrid stepping motors systems is designed to provide the pulse train for controlling motors for both high-speed motion and positioning. A jerk-limit control feature ensures smoothness of speed change at the critical motion transition points of starting and constant speed motion. Two axes are controlled simultaneously, allowing direct movement to the commanded position. Oriental Motor USA Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/4390-594
COUPLINGS
With aluminum hubs
The company's CD® couplings with aluminum hubs are designed with low weight and low inertia, making them suitable for servo motor and other precision motion control applications. They are available in single and double disk pack models, with high torsional stiffness and zero backlash. They provide the same torque as the steel hub versions, along with a 15-20 percent increase in the products' RPM rating for most models. Zero-Max Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/4390-595
HYBRID STEPPER MOTORS
Profiled in free bulletin
The company is offering a 20-page product bulletin that profiles its MAE® brand hybrid stepper motors. All three series of the motors can deliver accurate open loop control for high-performance positioning applications. "Bulletin STP" offers an overview of the products, along with features and benefits for each motor series. Relevant specs and performance data are accompanied by product photos, charts, and illustrations. PennEngineering Motion Technologieshttp://rbi.ims.ca/4390-596
GUIDED MOTION SYSTEM
Reduces costs
The QuickTrak® Linear Guide with DualVee Motion Technology® has joined the company's family of guided motion systems and components. It is designed as an off-the-shelf solution that reduces design and installation costs by easily integrating into machine configurations. The new belt or screw-driven QuickTrak systems are suited for light industrial use in laboratory, medical, and packaging applications where precision guided motion and corrosion resistance are critical. It is constructed of rugged, corrosion-resistant materials. Bishop-Wisecarver Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/4390-597
TRANSVERSE WINDING DRIVE
Includes fewer parts
Model RGK3-20-0 rolling ring transverse winding drive is for general spooling applications. Manufacturing economies in the product include fewer parts than the company's standard drives and the use of injection-molded plastic parts for the housing and rolling ring carriers. These economies are designed to permit competitive pricing without impairing the drive's ability to meet application requirements for most basic level winding operations. Uhinghttp://rbi.ims.ca/4390-598
GEARMOTORS
In various sizes
The company's Series GM8000, GM9000, and GM14000 brush dc gearmotors are engineered to deliver increased output torque, smooth and quiet operation, and long service life for applications in a variety of industries. Intended applications include data storage, medical/biotech, semiconductor, and automation. They are offered in a range of lengths and with sintered steel spur gears as standard. PennEngineering Motion Technologieshttp://rbi.ims.ca/4390-599
SERVO DRIVE
With high-power microprocessor
The DS2100 servo drive is for the full digital control of brushless motors. It uses a high-power microprocessor system that is designed to deliver significantly increased current, velocity, and position loop performance. Features include all digital control loops, global acceptability with excellent span of line voltages (65 to 510V ac), and built-in trajectory generation. It also features a modular design that is configurable for numerous interfaces. Mooghttp://rbi.ims.ca/4390-600
TOOLKIT
With drag-and-drop template
The company has released the latest version of its EPAS-4, version 16 of the PacDrive Automation Software toolkit. The new tool kit makes it easier to assemble programs like building blocks, using the best aspects of all the IEC languages, including ladder logic. Its drag-and-drop template also makes it easier to take advantage of the IEC languages that are easier to program and visualize, especially for servo machines. ELAUhttp://rbi.ims.ca/4390-601
VACUUM MOTORS
Suitable for commercial grade
The company's 1.8-degree, NEMA 11 vacuum motors (211 series) feature a holding torque of up to 16 oz/inch, depending on stack size; they are suitable for commercial grade vacuums of 10-4 Torr to 10-7 Torr. It measures 1.1-inch square and is available in three lengths: the 211-13 is 1.24 inches, the 211-18 is 1.75 inches, and the 211-20 is 1.99 inches. The 211-13 produces 9.2 oz/inch of holding torque; the 211-18 produces 13.7 oz/inch of holding torque; and the 211-20 produces 16.6 oz/inch of holding torque. Lin Engineeringhttp://rbi.ims.ca/4390-602
VISION SYSTEM
Inspects two targets simultaneously
The company's F270 vision system integrates into a single unit two CPUs with up to four high-speed cameras, two independent triggers, and dual real-time position compensation ASICs to capture images in 8-16 msec in either field or frame mode. The higher speed enables higher throughput, while multiple cameras allow inspection of targets from multiple views or at different stages of processing. The dual CPUs allow the product to inspect two targets simultaneously with no reduction of production speed. Omronhttp://rbi.ims.ca/4390-603
CONTROLLER/DRIVER
Excellent signal integrity
The SilverNugget I-Grade controller/driver and the I-Grade motor/encoders are designed to use standard DB connectors, which allow for inexpensive and reliable cables. The system is intended for dusty environments and meets IP50 standards. According to Quick Silver, the product comes with the company's standard DB15 data connect for the 7 I/O and communication signals. As a result, this ensures compatibility with the company's breakout and I/O accessories. In addition, it is designed for low EMI emission and excellent signal integrity. QuickSilverhttp://rbi.ims.ca/4390-604
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